Dear Friend , November is here, and with Thanksgiving later this month, we're getting a head start in expressing our gratitude. All of us at Dogs for Better Lives are well aware that we cannot change lives by ourselves. It truly takes a village to ensure that our clients can lead a life of greater independence. You and your fellow Pack Members help make it possible for our clients to receive a trained Assistance Dog at zero cost. Our volunteer puppy raisers help give our youngest dogs in training a solid foundation towards becoming an Assistance Dog. Our partners help connect us with dogs who are a good fit for our programs. There are so many ways that people can impact our mission, and I just wanted to say on behalf of our entire team - we're incredibly thankful for YOUR support.
Sincerely, Bryan Williams
CEO, Dogs for Better Lives It's time for another pup-date from puppy-in-training, Emerald! Emerald recently headed back to live with her puppy raisers Megan and Claire where she'll continue to be under evaluation by them and our staff. While at our west coast campus for the last month, Emerald worked with our training team to help with her vest sensitivity and vocalization. Our goal is to help build Emerald's confidence with short, successful training sessions with minimal stressors. This can sometimes be difficult for a puppy going through their hormonal stage! Her puppy raisers Megan and Claire have gone above and beyond to help set her up for success and will continue to do so. We are so appreciative of their commitment to Emerald! Emerald is a very sweet and smart girl who is currently discovering who she would like to be, and it is our job to help her continue on her journey, wherever that may lead. Stay tuned next month for an update on Emerald's journey! | | | Dogs for Better Lives Northeast Campus Receives Two Best of the Upper Cape Awards Dogs for Better Lives’ Northeast Campus was honored to be included as winners in The Enterprise’s fifth annual Best of the Upper Cape Awards. DBL received first place in the pet sitting category and third place in the best charity category. “We are thrilled to be a part of the Upper Cape community and are eager to continue to deepen our relationships locally,” said Sarah McCracken, Executive Director, Northeast Region. Read more about the awards . | | | | Dr. Chelly Quinn and U.S. Bank’s Stephanie Deines Join DBL’s National Board The National Board of Directors unanimously approved two new members, Dr. Chelly Quinn (TX) and Stephanie Deines (TN). With Dr. Chelly Quinn’s strong background in veterinary medicine and Stephanie Deines’ tenured experience in finance and leadership, both board members will immediately help to solidify expertise needs on the national board. Read more about our new board members. | | | | Facility Dog Rolanda making doctor visits less scary for children As with any pediatric clinic, there are a lot of shots given. Most children find shots a little scary, if not downright terrifying. But that’s where Rolanda excels. Rolanda was trained specifically to settle calmly next to a child, providing the snuggles and distractions needed in scary situations. In addition to helping make medical visits less frightening for children, Rolanda keeps the child’s attention so that their parent can have a conversation with the doctor, making it easier for parents to learn what they need to during the visit. Read more about Rolanda. | | | | Candice and Roux Update Candice and Roux have been a team for six years, and they’re still doing extremely well! Roux works name call, alarm clock, and oven timer. Candice mentioned that Roux has learned to alert her to cars passing in her neighborhood and has provided a strong sense of security. Candice loves the fact that she can bake something and fold laundry upstairs without worrying that she is going to miss it the oven timer. It's clear to see that Roux went from a shelter dog to a well-loved Hearing Assistance Dog! | | | | Training Update
DBL Assistance Dog in Training Huey recently loved exploring the beach and testing a new environment. During the training process, it is essential to present various environments to dogs, helping to orientate them to textures, smells, and experiences that they may encounter with their human in their future work. | | | | You can change or cancel your monthly giving at any time. Call us at (541) 826-9220 or send us an email at frankm@dogsforbetterlives.org to change or cancel your monthly gift. 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502
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