Dogs for Better Lives

A nonprofit organization

$309 raised by 5 donors

3% complete

$10,000 Goal

Dogs for Better Lives’ (DBL) mission is to professionally train dogs to help people and enhance lives while maintaining a lifelong commitment to all dogs we rescue or breed and the people we serve. Headquartered in Central Point, OR, DBL acquires, trains and places Service Dogs nationally (including Texas), all at no cost to our clients. In addition to working with purpose-bred dogs, DBL also works with shelter dogs. In 2023, DBL launched its From Shelter to Service Dog Program in Carrollton, TX, working in partnership with Operation Kindness.

Giving Activity

Mission

Dogs for Better Lives’ mission is to professionally train dogs to help people and enhance lives while maintaining a lifelong commitment to all dogs we rescue or breed and the people we serve.

Needs

Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) is requesting general donations to support its From Shelter to Service Dog Program. Costs associated with program, include staffing, dog evaluations, training, housing, transportation, and placement of shelter dogs with long-term foster raisers.

Once a shelter dog is certified (6-8 months), there are additional costs with placement and follow-ups (1, 4, and 7-yrs), as DBL has a lifelong commitment to each dog placed.

Equity Statement

1.12 Equal Employment Opportunity

DBL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to classification, selection, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, layoff, leaves of absence, training, termination, or any other discrimination in benefits or other conditions of employment.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Dogs for Better Lives

Causes

Animals

Operating Budget

$3,000,000 - $9,999,999

Counties Served

Dallas

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Address

2210 Marsh Lane Unit # 2201
Carrollton, TX 75006