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For participating in The 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

Our story…

Dogs for Better Lives is a national nonprofit with campuses in Central Point, Oregon and Falmouth, Massachusetts

DBL rescues or breeds, trains, and places Assistance Dogs free of charge with deaf or hard-of-hearing adults, children diagnosed with autism, and licensed professionals working with vulnerable communities so people with disabilities can lead safer and more independent lives.

We believe that everyone who can benefit from a Service Dog should have one, by offering dogs at zero cost to eliminate financial burden on our clients. 

To remove barriers for those can’t travel to our campuses, we place our dogs in the client’s home – offering a more personalized placement and training experience. 

Since 1977, we have placed more than 1,700 dogs with people across the United States. Each dog has made a profound impact on the life of the person they were placed with.

Dogs for Better Lives is one of the few national Assistance Dog organizations that trains shelter dogs to become Service Dogs – in addition to utilizing purpose-bred dogs. We support every dog who comes into our care with a lifetime commitment to them and their client. Every decision is rooted in their wellbeing as we make sure our dogs are fulfilled and doing work they’re suited to do.

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 26 A friend of yours Simply put, you make this world a better and more beautiful place. $218.85
Jul 25 Eric Benjamin Good luck Erin🐶 $28.10
Jul 25 Dogs For Better LIves Julie Kinch Go Julie Love Flynn $109.85
Jul 24 Anonymous Have fun racing for a good cause!! Undisclosed amount
Jul 24 Charles Testa Good Luck Erin! $55.35
Jul 24 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jul 24 Kelcy McCabe Good luck! Kick some asphalt! $28.10
Jul 24 Susan Mulvey Good luck Erin! $28.10
Jul 22 Ok Go Adrian and Lauren!! $55.35
Jul 21 Anonymous $28.10