Doggone Safe
TOP-RATED 2011
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Target demographics: Children and families who own dogs or encounter other people's dogs.
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Geographic areas served: All
Mission:
Dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support.
Results:
Our members have educated over 500,000 children using the Be a Tree seminar program for school children. We have distributed over 1,000,000 postcards and bookmarks that teach children how to be safe around dogs.
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I have provided citezens in our community with canine councilling for over 25 years. Part of our educational plan for our shelter is to reduce the number of owner released animals coming through our doors. Help clients and animals through the adjustment periods of a new relationship. Provide ...
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Mayne
02/16/13
I'm with a beagle rescue and include information from Doggone Safe with all of the packages that I share with new foster and adopting families and encourage families to visit their website.
I am passionate about dog bite prevention. It not only saves children the trauma of being bitten but ...
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rlschmitt
11/16/12
Joan Orr and her partner developed and continue to grow this outstanding program. We will never know how may children over the years have avoided dog attacks due to lessons so easily taught and learned from their work. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I evaluated dog bitten children over my...
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