Dogs Playing for Life is a nonprofit with a mission to enhance the quality of life of shelter dogs.
Long- time sheltering of dogs, in kennel facilities, can compound the feeling of being alone and abandoned. Many shelters cannot meet the physical and emotional needs, particularly for those dogs that struggle with behaviors and are perceived aggressive. Dogs Playing for Life effectively tackles these critical issues that shelter dogs face with a novel, hands-on approach that revolves around opportunities to play in groups – every day.
With the amount of dogs in the shelter care, there is no way every dog has a chance to spend time outside of their kennel, every day. With the implementation of the Dogs Playing for Life Program, multiple dogs would be able to get out of their kennel, and into a 20-30 minute playgroup session
A 30 minute play session with other dogs can be the equivalent to a two hour leash walk.
The time socializing in playgroups also paves the way for more positive interactions with adopter’s current dogs. Meet and greets with the current dogs are less stressful and safer overall.
