Dogs For Life Inc

Dogs For Life Inc. trains hearing and service dogs, and provides therapy dogs for first responders and school resource programs. They offer specialized training to provide independence and self-reliance for people with needs such as hearing, mobility, and emotional impairment, including veterans with PTSD. They also have a “Veterans Training Veterans” program which teaches veterans how to help and train service dog teams. The training takes place at their 2,400 sq. ft. air-conditioned Training Center located on their 4+ acre Off-Leash Dog Park campus.

Dogs For Life Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 2001 by CEO Shelly Ferger. They are devoted to improving the quality of life for veterans and other individuals in need by training hearing and service dogs, and providing therapy dogs for first responders and school resource programs. They also own and manage a 4+ acre off-leash dog park campus which includes a 2,400 sq. ft. air-conditioned Training Center.

Dogs For Life provides independence and self-reliance for people in Indian River and St. Lucie counties in Florida who need assistance, while also giving dogs a renewed purpose through specialized training. Their trained service dogs can provide assistance such as hearing smoke alarms, tapping 911 buttons, aiding mobility, and calming anxiety attacks. They specifically address the growing need for assistance dogs among U.S. military veterans and First Responders, many of whom struggle with PTSD and physical limitations.

They are an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International and are actively expanding their assistance dog program to meet the high demand. The organization also hosts fundraising events like the Patriots Awards & Graduation Ceremony and offers educational programs.

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Dogs For Life Inc. was founded in 2001 by CEO Shelly Ferger. They are a non-profit tax-exempt, tax-deductible organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). They are an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.