Dear Friend,
As a Pack Member, your support makes incredible things possible. One story that illustrates this is the recent placement of Certified Hearing Dog Lupo with Melissa, a busy mom of four and dedicated teacher.
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| Trained by our skilled team, Lupo was prepared to provide the soundwork and situational awareness Melissa needed. For Melissa, who removes her hearing aids at night, Lupo brings peace of mind by alerting her to sounds she can’t hear—like the smoke alarm while she’s asleep. Lupo has also given her greater confidence when venturing into public without her family. Watching Melissa and Lupo bond reminds us why we do what we do—your support changes lives.
This month, as we highlight the love and commitment that go into raising future Service Dogs like Lupo. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to help shape a Service Dog’s journey, we’ll be sharing inspiring stories about our volunteer Puppy Raisers all month long on social media. |
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| Thank you for making these life-changing stories possible. Together, we continue to create new beginnings—one life at a time.
Sincerely,
Bryan Williams
CEO, Dogs for Better Lives |
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| 🎉 Welcome to our newest Pack Members! 🎉
Sharon, Carol, Odette, Kathryn, Peggy, Reuben |
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| | | It's time for a pup-date from Rocky!
January marked a big transition for Rocky as he settled into life at DBL’s West Campus for his professional training. His Puppy Raiser, Jenna, along with her adorable kids, Bree and Cody, dropped him off and shared a heartfelt goodbye. What a fantastic family! Over the past year, they have been an absolute joy to work with, not only raising Rocky but also spending extra time after puppy classes helping socialize other dogs on campus. Our trainers truly appreciated having Bree and Cody interact with our other dogs in training, giving them valuable exposure to wonderful children. Jenna has done such an incredible job with Rocky, and we have no doubt he will thrive in his training!
New Beginnings and New Friends
Rocky is already making new friends, including fellow future Service Dog, Gizmo. He’s been enjoying playgroups and has gone on several training outings to proof his obedience skills in different environments, including warehouse stores and parks. His confidence is growing every day, and we’re so excited to watch his journey unfold!
Check back next month for another update from Rocky!
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| | Winter Impact Report
Your generosity has made an incredible difference, and we’re excited to share the impact you’ve had! Thanks to your support, we’ve reached key milestones, empowered more people with life-changing Service Dogs, and expanded opportunities for those in need. Read our Winter Impact Report.
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| | Raising Star: a Puppy Raising Journey
Elli decided she wanted to become a Puppy Raiser for DBL, and told us about her experience raising Star to become a future Service Dog. From love and learning to letting go, learn about Elli's challenges, triumphs, and the rewarding impact of giving back. Read their story.
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| | Northeast Assistance Dogs in training take their skills to town
Assistance Dogs in Training Ruby and Mavis are practicing their skills in busy public settings, where they encounter new distractions—including their own reflections in the store mirror! These moments, captured during training outings, highlight how adaptable and focused our future Service Dogs are becoming.
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| | Angel Flight West Partnership
A groundbreaking partnership between Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) and Angel Flight West is streamlining the journey for puppies and future Service Dogs, bringing efficiency and compassion to every step of their path toward service. This collaboration ensures that transportation is not just practical but also safe and timely, allowing DBL to focus more resources on training and placing life-changing Service Dogs. Read the news release.
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