American Dog Society

 

 

The first national charity that advocates, educates, and connects dog parents.

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Saving Dogs, One Person at a Time

In the US each year around 3 million dogs are surrendered or abandoned. Sadly, there are not enough resources to rehabilitate and rehome so many dogs.

While there are over 15,000 great nonprofits that shelter and rescue dogs, those charities focus mostly on the short-term problem.

American Dog Society is a preventative and proactive organization that focuses on the problem before dogs go into shelters.

American Dog Society is the first and only national charity that focuses on the long-term strategy of connecting and educating dog parents to keep dog families together.

We are supporting dog parents, improving the lives of dogs, reducing the number of dogs going into shelters, and ultimately reducing the 400,000 dogs who are put down in shelters each year. 

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Learn

Whether you are looking to get a dog for the first time or currently have a dog, there is always more to learn. GoodDogParents.com is a 3-4 hour fundamentals course for dog parents.

Donate

Support our mission to support dog parents and reduce the number of dogs that end up in shelters. We are an all-volunteer charity so any support goes a long way.

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Volunteer / Intern

Volunteering or Interning is a great way to give back to the community, earning professional experience, and networking. Learn about all the ways you can be part of ADS.

Focused on Dog Parents

Improving the relationship between people and their dogs is not only beneficial for the dogs themselves but also for the person.

A strong bond and positive interactions between humans and their canine companions lead to happier and healthier lives for both parties.

Dogs are social animals that thrive on companionship and positive interactions, and when they feel loved, understood, and well-cared for, they are more likely to exhibit good behavior, be mentally stimulated, and enjoy better physical health.