Dear Friend,
Spring is in full swing, and we're quite excited for this new month. We hope you're feeling the same way!
As our team reflects on the first three months of 2023, we can't help but feel incredibly grateful. At Dogs for Better Lives, we know that we can't do what we do without the support of our amazing community. You and your fellow Pack Members are such an integral part of our mission to help those in need.
From the Pack to our volunteer puppy raisers to our generous partners, every single person plays a role in ensuring that our clients can lead a more independent life with the help of a trained Assistance Dog.
So, from the bottom of our hearts, we just wanted to say THANK YOU for your unwavering support. You're making a real difference in the world, and we're so grateful you are part of DBL's mission.
Sincerely,
Bryan Williams
CEO, Dogs for Better Lives |
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| Be sure to join us tomorrow, Tuesday April 4th, for a free webinar: How to read your dog's body language! Reserve your spot. |
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| The latest pup-date from puppy-in-training, Emerald
Emerald celebrated her first birthday🎂 on March 26th! Happy Birthday, Emerald! She is a confident and energetic puppy and we're so excited for her bright future.
"Emerald is doing great on sitting still with her polite greetings while out in public. We had to take a break from wearing her vest this month as she has some vest sensitivity issues. She has been loving playing games of hide and seek with Claire in the house. Emerald recently had her eye check appointment (a requirement for DBL's future Assistance Dogs) and was a rockstar! She held still and did great," said Puppy Raisers Megan and Claire.
Check back next month for an update on Emerald's journey! |
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| | Introducing DBL's Newest Litter!
In March, DBL Breeder dog Maisie welcomed 7 adorable puppies into the world! The puppies are already beginning their early training with Early Neural Stimulation, which helps to improve their stress responses later on in life. Puppies will be ready to be placed with volunteer Puppy Raisers when they reach about 8 week of age! Become a Puppy Raiser. |
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| | Celebrating Milestones at the Northeast Campus
Nearly a year ago, Dogs for Better Lives officially opened its doors to the new Northeast Campus in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Recently, the Northeast regional team celebrated significant milestones, including two key Assistance Dog certifications and the selection of the region’s first breeder dog. Read about all the exciting milestones happening in the Northeast! |
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| | Signing on to Support Service Dogs - Foundation Grant
DBL was the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the American Endowment Foundation in Ohio last year. Each year, the foundation offers employees the opportunity to submit grant applications for worthy nonprofits. Ashley, one of their employees, shares why she submitted the grant application on behalf of Dogs for Better Lives. Read the article. |
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| | Hearing Dog Fizza Update
Completed Fizza's ten-year follow-up. Fizza is just as excited to alert to sounds as ever. After all these years, she continues to alert Susan to the doorbell, name call and oven timer. Susan and her husband Raymond feel so blessed to have Fizza in their life.
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