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A First-Time Puppy Raiser’s Journey
Raising a future Service Dog is a unique and rewarding experience, and for first-time Puppy Raiser Jess, it’s been all that and more. Since welcoming Charity into her home when she was just eight weeks...
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Facility Dog Beacon Brings Comfort and Connection to East Hartford Police...
Some dogs are born for a special purpose, and for Beacon, that purpose became clear when he found his place as a Facility Dog at the East Hartford Police Department. In May of 2024, Beacon was...
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Donna & Hearing Dog Jetty: A Life-Changing Partnership
From the moment Donna heard about Jetty, she knew he was special. Before he even arrived at her home in Arizona, she was already in love. And when they finally met in person, that love only grew...
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For more than 8 years, Dogs for Better Lives has proudly partnered with the Hearing Loss Association of America’s Walk4Hearing program, a fun initiative to raise awareness and funds for those affected...
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Certified Hearing Dog Albus unleashes Joy
Living with hearing loss, Candace got a boost of happiness and confidence when she was paired with Certified Hearing Dog Albus, or Albie, as she calls him. Their bond enhances Candace’s daily life and...
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A legacy of love for animals
T.J. with Service Dog Sesame on a visit to DBL’s campus in Oregon in 2020. Sesame is now a Certified Hearing Dog in Massachusetts. Looking for a good place to retire, T.J. found the Rogue Valley, just...
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Autism Assistance Dog Frannie Brings Connection and Companionship
It was love at first sight. “From the moment Franny arrived, there was an instant connection,” Amy remembers. “Timmy just loved her so much.” Timmy’s family waited two years for Autism Assistance Dog...
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Dogs for Better Lives Expands From Shelter to Service Dog Program with...
ATLANTA, GA – Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) is excited to announce the expansion of its From Shelter to Service Dog program through a new partnership with the Atlanta Humane Society. This initiative...
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Transport Volunteers Driven by Love
Karen and Mitch of Jacksonville, Oregon, picked up Pearl, Parker and Pacific last March in California. They brought the puppies to the Oregon DBL campus so they could be placed with their Puppy...
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Raising Pups with a Purpose
David and Future Service Dog Sandy join members of the Regional Advisory board, Pacific-Northwest, at an outreach event during National Service Dog Month in September. Having successfully trained three...
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