Mission: Established in 1977, Dogs for Better Lives (formerly Dogs for the Deaf) is a national non-profit organization that rescues, breeds, professionally trains, and places dogs with people who have different disabilities and needs throughout the United States. Our three primary programs include Hearing Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs (currently placing in OR, WA, and CA), and Facility Dogs (that work with teachers, counselors, and physicians), all placed at no cost to the client. Tours of Dogs for Better Lives' southern Oregon campus are by appointment, taking place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 pm. The address is 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR, 97502. For more information visit www.dogsforbetterlives.org or call 1-800-990-DOGS (3647).  (Less)

Dogs for Better Lives is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1977, and donations are tax-deductible.