Dogs for Better Lives
Non-profit OrganizationsOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Dogs for Better Lives is a national nonprofit that rescues, trains, and places Assistance Dogs for people across the United States. Its offerings include Hearing, Autism, and Facility Dogs, provided at no cost to clients. The organization emphasizes lifelong welfare for the dogs it rescues or breeds and for the people it serves, and it is based in Central Point, Oregon as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mid-sized team. Its nationwide work has earned a Charity Navigator 4-star rating for ten consecutive years, indicating sustained governance and program quality. In 2025, the nonprofit announced a partnership with the Atlanta Humane Society to establish a new Dogs for Better Lives location in Marietta, signaling ongoing expansion.