Dear Friend, Pack members are extra special here at DBL, and we hope you enjoy taking a peek behind the scenes and seeing the impact of your support. It's an exciting time at DBL with our Northeast bringing many new opportunities for growth, and you're among the first to hear this news - we're expecting! We are getting ready for a brand new litter of puppies to be born in just a matter of days. We can't wait to meet these future Assistance Dogs in training! Thank you for your continued support! Sincerely, Bryan Williams RUBY UPDATEWe introduced you to Ruby last month, a lovely yellow lab pup who has been working to become an Assistance Dog. All DBL puppies enter training with extreme optimism and hope that they will succeed. DBL sets the highest standards of health and behavior for all of our dogs, so the clients only receive the best matches, thus producing the best teams. Some of our pups do not achieve the high standards we set. Sometimes it's due to temperament, but it can also be physical.
Ruby has been outstanding in every way since she came to us, but chronic physical issues have become insurmountable and have interrupted her training. We also have felt she is a little too independent for this type of job and have made the difficult decision to "career change" her from training to best protect our limited resources.
Career Change Dogs have chosen a different “career” path of fun and leisure as a pet. Yes, PET is a valid career choice!
Kim Hyde, West Training Director at DBL said, "We are very optimistic that she will make an excellent playmate and pet for someone and already are reviewing adoption applications for her. Just like humans, sometimes dogs fit in better with a different path in life and we are incredibly proud of Ruby and her accomplishments. We wish her happy tails in her next forever home!"
We'll introduce you to our next featured puppy next month. Stay tuned for more adventures of our amazing Assistance Dogs in Training! Other DBL NewsCelebrating 45 Years
 This April, Dogs for Better Lives is celebrated 45 years of training and placing Assistance Dogs across the United States! We've placed more than 1,600 dogs over the years, and are proud of every single one of them and the impact they have made.
We recently shared some of our biggest milestones and some of the dog and client teams we’ve helped over the years on our blog. Check it out here!
Autism Assistance Dog Program Expands to Northeast
We are so excited to announce the expansion of our Autism Assistance Dog Program to MA, NH, CT, RI, ME, VT and NY (in addition to CA, OR and WA). We serve children who are between the ages of 4 – 8. Learn about the program here.
Cedar Update
 We're so proud of Cedar, who was transferred from DBL to find his purpose as a Therapy Dog/Victim Support Dog with the Oregon State University Police Department. He recently added local celebrity to his resume with this recent television story. Well done, Cedar!
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