Species Appropriate, Restorative, Animal Centered, Holistic Rescue & Training
Building A Stronger Community One Companion At A Time!
Safe Dogs By The River is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) Non Profit Holistic Rescue, Community Outreach & Education and Emergency Response Organization providing animal services, with priority given to companions & people in vulnerable communities including, but not limited to, veteran, senior and homeless communities and those affected by disaster.
• We rescue animals but do not warehouse them. We see them as individuals with different needs. We put great emphasis on the free expression of species appropriate behaviors, diet, enrichment and communication. Attention to diet, emotional health, behavior modification and basic training comprise our holistic approach.
• We are experienced in disaster & emergency response (we are Hurricane Katrina refugees!), long or short distance animal transport (paid transports help support our Mission) and we are certified in Animal First Aid & CPR. We have extensive veterinary experience, both holistic and conventional.
• As professional trainers (3 decades of education and practice), and veteran rescuers, we offer FREE training & educational options utilizing the latest scientific research to promote relationship & trust based methods. As well as community education options such as an engaging PowerPoint presentation, “What Is My Dog Saying,” explaining how to read dog body language, which we offer at various places and we can be booked for presentations as well (paid presentations help support our Mission).
• We give priority to underfunded, rural, open admission shelters and special needs animals, such as blind, deaf or limb amputees; in an effort to reduce the number of animals euthanized in these situations due to lack of shelter resources.
• We deliver food, supplies, medications and offer limited medical transport for homeless companions and companions in need with owners that do not or cannot drive.
These services all rely on community support and engagement. Only with YOUR support can we offer services.