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Dogs for Better Lives

Dog rescue in Central Point, OR
Contact Michael King
Email michael.k@dogsforbetterlives.org
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10175 Wheeler Road
Central Point, OR 97502
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10175 Wheeler Road

Central Point, OR 97502

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Adoptable pets at Dogs for Better Lives

We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Central Point, OR
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Rescue FAQs

Dogs for Better Lives rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to become Assistance Dogs.

Adoptable Dogs are wonderful dogs who are happy and healthy, but not suited to working for a living. These dogs make loving pets and companions and are looking for their forever home.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a Career Change Dog, once at our website, please click the “Available Dogs” button, select the dog you are interested in, and complete the application link to our inquiry form. (This link may be found by clicking the button next to the dog you are interested in. Please note, if we do not have any dogs available for adoption, the application inquiry form will be inaccessible.)

We are currently accepting applicants residing in OR, WA and CA for available dogs only.

Once your application has been reviewed, our staff will contact you via email with next steps if you meet the initial criteria. Please note that while all applications are received and reviewed, not all applicants will be contacted to continue in the application process. Our primary concern is to the find the most suitable match for both the dog and the new owner, we thank you for your understanding. Each of these dogs has been screened for temperament, provided medical care, are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and is

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https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DBL/Dog

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Dogs for Better Lives

Miss Gabriel Foundation

P.O. Box 718,
Rogue River, OR 97537

Alaskan Malamute Oregon Rescue

454 E. Gregory Rd.,
Central Point, OR 97502

SoHumane (Southern Oregon Humane Society)

2910 Table Rock Road,
Medford, OR 97501

We'll also keep you updated on Cody's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonded Pair
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Cody

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Jacksonville, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Pickle's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Medford, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Yreka, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Anna's adoption status with email updates.
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Anna

Husky

Female, Young
Yreka, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kia's adoption status with email updates.
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Kia

American Bulldog/Boxer

Female, Senior
Yreka, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Katie's adoption status with email updates.
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Katie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Yreka, CA

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