How Hearing Dog Emerald Changed Everything for Joyce
When Joyce lost her previous trained Hearing Dog, she lost more than a companion — she lost a lifeline. A retired teacher with hearing loss, Joyce found herself more withdrawn from the world, missing...
View ArticleNurturing Future Service Dogs from Day One
Behind every future Service Dog is a story that begins long before training starts—a story of care, dedication, and extraordinary love from a volunteer Breeder Caretaker. Every Breeder Caretaker with...
View ArticleA Match Built for Adventure
For Max, getting a Hearing Assistance Dog wasn’t simply about convenience — it was about safety, independence, and peace of mind. Max and London visit Chetro Ketl in New Mexico “My cochlear implants...
View ArticleHow a Passion for Service Inspire Volunteer Puppy Raiser Karla
For volunteer Puppy Raiser Karla, the decision to raise future Service Dogs began long before Peak entered her life. It started with witnessing the life-changing impact these dogs have on the people...
View ArticleMaverick: A Loyal Partner in Every Moment
When David welcomed Certified Hearing Dog Maverick into his home, he gained far more than a Service Dog — he gained confidence, companionship, and peace of mind. “There is joy with having such a...
View ArticleThe Lone Star State Steps Up for Dogs and People
From community events to corporate partnerships, Texans are finding new ways to support the life-changing work of Dogs for Better Lives. The RAB-TX hosted a Bone AppeTREAT watch party in San Antonio,...
View ArticleSummer 2026 Impact Report | Service Dog Success Stories & Program Growth
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Summer 2026 has been a season of growth for Dogs for Better Lives, helping us expand our Service Dog training programs, support more Service Dog teams, and...
View ArticleBoston Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Lisa Prock Joins National Board
CENTRAL POINT, OR – On July 27th, during Dogs for Better Lives’ (DBL) quarterly meeting, the National Board of Directors unanimously approved a new member, Dr. Lisa Prock from Massachusetts. Dr. Lisa...
View ArticleKovva Becomes First From Shelter to Service Dog Placement in Atlanta
Dogs for Better Lives and Atlanta Humane Society celebrate first placement through their From Shelter to Service Dog partnership ATLANTA, Ga. — Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) is proud to celebrate the...
View ArticleDogs for Better Lives Celebrates National Dog Day with Day of Pawsitivity...
Every year on National Dog Day, August 26, Dogs for Better Lives celebrates the incredible ways dogs make our lives safer, brighter, calmer, and more connected. This year, our Day of Pawsitivity...
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