Every year on National Dog Day (August 26th), Dogs for Better Lives celebrates the incredible bond between people and dogs with our Day of Pawsitivity campaign. It’s more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity for our community to come together and make a lasting difference for the Service Dog Teams who rely on us for lifetime support.
This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 to fund 40 follow-up visits for DBL Service Dog Teams. Help us reach our goal by making a gift here.
Why Follow-Up Visits Matter
Our commitment to clients and dogs doesn’t end when a dog is placed—it’s just the beginning. Follow-up visits happen months and years after placement and are critical to ensuring each partnership continues to thrive. This is all part of our lifetime commitment to our dogs.
Maria and Certified Hearing Dog Noodle
These visits give us a chance to:
- Reinforce training and introduce new skills
- Address any challenges or changing client needs
- Provide encouragement, resources, and reassurance
- Strengthen the bond between client and dog
“The one-on-one support from the DBL team is important because it allows for personalized guidance tailored to my unique situation. Having that direct connection helps me feel confident, supported, and empowered to maintain a strong bond and working relationship with Noodle. Their expertise is what makes us successful!”– Maria, Hearing Assistance Dog Client
Stories like Maria and Noodle’s remind us why this campaign matters: your gift doesn’t just help place dogs—it helps keep those teams successful for life.
Donor Thank-You Gifts
Every donor will receive a special DBL sticker sheet as a token of our appreciation.
Plus, three lucky donors will be drawn to win our exclusive Day of Pawsitivity T-shirt! You can also purchase one of those here.
Match Available: Double Your Impact
Thanks to a generous donor, the first $10,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. That means every gift you make will go twice as far to help us reach our goal of 40 funded follow-up visits. Holding Crypto? Cryptocurrency donations will also be matched.
Follow the Stories on Social Media
This campaign is also about celebrating all dogs—the ones who bring love, comfort, and joy every single day.
All month long, we’ll be sharing heartwarming stories and photos from our DBL clients, Puppy Raisers, and supporters across the country.
Follow us on social media to see how dogs spread pawsitivity in classrooms, homes, hospitals, and beyond—and share your own story with us!
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- Hashtag: #DayOfPawsitivity
Join Us on National Dog Day
Together, we can unleash the power of pawsitivity—for today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
Donate Now to Double Your Impact
Thank you for standing with us and ensuring our clients and dogs get the lifetime support they deserve.
