Dogs for Better Lives

Dogs for Better Lives Training and placing Assistance Dogs nationwide since 1977. Hearing, Autism & Facility Service Dogs.
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Dogs for Better Lives (formerly Dogs for the Deaf) is an award-winning national nonprofit that rescues/breeds, trains, and places Assistance Dogs throughout the United States. We place Hearing Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, and Facility Dogs - all, at no cost to the client.

🐾🎶 DON’T FORGET — the benefit concert is TOMORROW! 🎶🐾Looking for something fun to do Saturday afternoon? Head to Recipro...
08/28/2026

🐾🎶 DON’T FORGET — the benefit concert is TOMORROW! 🎶🐾

Looking for something fun to do Saturday afternoon? Head to Reciprocity in Harwich Port for live music from Old School 203 and Two Bird Stone, plus refreshments from Dancing Spoon Food Truck & Catering and Moonshine Liquors!

📅 Saturday, August 29
📍 Reciprocity | 2–4 Cross Street, Harwich Port
🐾 Benefiting Dogs for Better Lives

Come enjoy an afternoon of great music while supporting a great cause. We hope to see you there!

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the flyer for tickets.

It’s Follow-Up Friday, and we’re sharing a special update from Facility Dog 🐾 Teddy at Boston Children’s Hospital.Teddy ...
08/28/2026

It’s Follow-Up Friday, and we’re sharing a special update from Facility Dog 🐾 Teddy at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Teddy first met this young patient shortly after she was extubated in the ICU. When Teddy climbed onto her bed, she smiled, reached out to pet him, and he settled in beside her, sharing his calm presence.

That first visit became the beginning of a special therapeutic friendship. Throughout her hospital stay, she continued to request visits from Teddy. Together, they snuggled, smiled, played fetch, and found little moments of normalcy in the middle of hospital life.

And on discharge day? Teddy’s team got to watch her walk out of the hospital with a huge smile.

She even created this incredible portrait and bracelet for her four-legged friend. A pretty special reminder of the connection they shared.

These are the moments that show just how meaningful the presence of a Facility Dog can be.

A special thank you to all who donated during our Day of Pawsitivity!Together, this community raised just over $12,000 t...
08/27/2026

A special thank you to all who donated during our Day of Pawsitivity!

Together, this community raised just over $12,000 to fund 24 follow-up visits for DBL Service Dog Teams. That means more trainers at the door, more questions answered, more skills refreshed, and more Teams reminded that DBL's commitment lasts a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who gave, shared, commented, and sent in dog photos and stories. You helped keep the bond between dogs and people strong long after placement day.

Sticker sheets are on their way to every donor, and we'll be reaching out to our three T-shirt winners directly.

From all of us at Dogs for Better Lives: thank you for being part of something bigger.

Bark 2 School with Assistance Dog in Training 🐾 Pumpkin!This fun back-to-school photoshoot was more than just a chance t...
08/27/2026

Bark 2 School with Assistance Dog in Training 🐾 Pumpkin!

This fun back-to-school photoshoot was more than just a chance to capture some adorable pictures. Pumpkin practiced leaving props alone, holding positions for longer periods, and working at a distance from her handler.

Great training and seriously, how stinkin’ cute is she?! Wishing all students, teachers, school staff, and families a wonderful school year!

08/27/2026

⏰ A few hours left. The $10,000 match disappears at 11:59 p.m. tonight.

All day, this community celebrated the dogs who change our lives — the ones who alert, comfort, steady, guide, and love with their whole hearts.

Now we have one last chance to turn that celebration into lasting support. Every gift made before midnight is matched dollar-for-dollar, supporting our lifetime commitment and the next 40 follow-up visits for DBL Service Dog Teams.

If you've already given — thank you. If you've been waiting, this is the moment. Don't let your gift go unmatched.

Donate before 11:59 p.m.: https://www.dogsforbetterlives.org/day-of-pawsitivity

Every Service Dog Team has a beginning. But the real story keeps unfolding — in school hallways, apartment kitchens, bus...
08/26/2026

Every Service Dog Team has a beginning. But the real story keeps unfolding — in school hallways, apartment kitchens, busy sidewalks, family routines, and quiet moments of courage.

Since April 2025, Facility Dog 🐾 Misty has worked alongside Carrie in Grants Pass, OR, at a Child Advocacy Center. Misty is often the first face children see when they walk into the center. She greets them by the door and stays with the child for the entire time they are there. Carrie says Misty can sense when the children really need the emotional support and will go and press her head to their chest, offering that pressure, warmth and sense of safety as they navigate through the next steps.

Only a few hours remain to double your impact and help support our lifetime commitment. Gifts are matched up to $10,000 until 11:59 p.m. tonight.

Give before the match runs out: https://www.dogsforbetterlives.org/day-of-pawsitivity

This is where DBL's lifetime commitment becomes real.During a follow-up visit with our Service Dog teams, DBL trainers c...
08/26/2026

This is where DBL's lifetime commitment becomes real.

During a follow-up visit with our Service Dog teams, DBL trainers check in with our clients and dogs to ensure the team continues to thrive. That may include refreshing a task, troubleshooting a challenge, building confidence in a new setting, or strengthen daily routines.

Our client Nicole shares, “Lifetime commitment is so important to me- I know that Freya will be with me through many life changes, and lifetime commitment ensures that when we need extra training and help when circumstances change, DBL will be there to support us through it! I never would have been able to afford a Service Dog on my own. Donor support makes my independence and partnership with Freya possible”

Your gift today could help fund follow-up visits like this one — ensuring our Service Dog teams are supported and set up to thrive for years to come.

The match is live until 11:59 p.m. tonight. Give now to double your impact.

Donate now: https://www.dogsforbetterlives.org/day-of-pawsitivity

Happy National Dog Day — the$10,000 match is LIVE.Today is about every dog who has made life better: the Service Dog who...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day — the$10,000 match is LIVE.

Today is about every dog who has made life better: the Service Dog who alerts, the Facility Dog who comforts, the Autism Assistance Dog who steadies, the beloved pup who reminds us we're never alone.

It's also about what we can do together, right now. Every gift made before 11:59 p.m. tonight supports our lifetime commitment to DBL Service Dog Teams and is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.

Give today, get a sticker sheet, and enter to win one of three Day of Pawsitivity T-shirts.

Give now: https://www.dogsforbetterlives.org/day-of-pawsitivity

Tomorrow is National Dog Day and Day of Pawsitivity.All day, we'll celebrate the dogs who help people feel safer, more i...
08/25/2026

Tomorrow is National Dog Day and Day of Pawsitivity.

All day, we'll celebrate the dogs who help people feel safer, more independent, and more connected. And all day, we'll be racing to raise $20,000 which could fund our next 40 follow-up visits with our Service Dog Teams. The best news - Every gift will be matched up to $10,000, dollar for dollar.

Set your alarm. Every gift made by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow counts double. Donors get a sticker sheet, and three lucky donors win a limited-edition T-shirt.

Beat the rush. Donate to double your gift today: https://dogsforbetterlives.org/day-of-pawsitivity/

From Shelter to Service Dog 🐾 Bella Rue’s big travel day is coming up, and we can’t believe how quickly the last six mon...
08/24/2026

From Shelter to Service Dog 🐾 Bella Rue’s big travel day is coming up, and we can’t believe how quickly the last six months have flown by!

To help her prepare, she headed to DFW Airport for some important practice navigating the sights, sounds, crowds, and constant activity of a busy airport. Experiences like this help our dogs in training build the confidence and focus they’ll need wherever their journey takes them.

Great job taking on the airport hustle, Bella Rue!

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10175 Wheeler Road
Central Point, OR
97502

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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