Dogs Matter

Known for

• addiction recovery support

  “To provide and promote a safe and healthy environment for pets of recovering addicts and alcoholics.”

• 12-month aftercare

  “Dogs Matter provides a 12-month After Care Program led by a certified peer recovery coach.”

• free service

  “Dogs Matter offers a free, safe and healthy environment for our client's pets while they are seeking inpatient treatment.”

Services

About

Dogs Matter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a department of Dallas Pets Alive that offers free, temporary foster care for pets of individuals seeking inpatient treatment for addiction. The organization provides a 12-month aftercare program led by a certified peer recovery coach to support clients and their dogs after treatment. Since 2015, they have served over 3,500 pets and their owners, focusing on reuniting families and ensuring the welfare of both humans and animals.

What people say

Dogs Matter is consistently recognized as a unique nonprofit providing safe, temporary foster care for dogs whose owners are in substance abuse treatment, ensuring pets remain healthy and reunited with families. The available material consists primarily of organizational descriptions and directory listings rather than specific customer reviews, resulting in a lack of detailed public feedback on daily operations.

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