What Your Support Makes Possible
Your support allows us to focus on the work that often falls between systems. The time, coordination and follow-through that help dogs move from overlooked to understood, and adopted into the right homes.
Your Support helps us advocate for shelter dogs through accurate storytelling, hands-on support, and community engagement. They also allow us to collaborate closely with shelter and rescue partners by supporting strategic adoption events, advocation through education, and creative initiatives designed to improve outcomes without adding strain to already overextended teams, not just the support of dogs tagged and in our care.
Most importantly, consistent support allows us to continue to give dogs something they don't often get in shelter environments: time. Time to decompress, time to be seen clearly, time to train, time to trust, and time to be matched responsibly.
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Rescue from euthanasia for at-risk dogs
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Fees and direct care including medical, housing, and supplies
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Training, enrichment, and equipment to help dogs succeed
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Adoption transition resources to set dogs and families up for success
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Strategic promotion online and in communities to reach the right adopters
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Hands-on work in shelters supporting staff and volunteers
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Collaborations with shelter partners to expand reach and impact
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Ongoing support for dogs beyond those we rescue directly
Ways To Give
There are several ways to support this work, choose the option that best fits your capacity and preferred level of involvement.
Tag Sponsorships & Sponsors Den
All sponsorships to be presented with option to do so anonymously or opt out of any of the listed benefits.
Cost of Tag Sponsorships
$1500 (1) any sized dog tag
$2000 (1) up to medium sized “behavior” tag
$3000 (1) any sized “behavior” tag
$5,000 (1) medical needs dog tag
$10,000 (1) moderate medical needs tag
$25,000 (1) high medical needs dog tag
The funds go towards the dogs' needs to help them find the right home, not just their food, vetting, etc. For “behavior” tags this can include extra training equipment, extended resources and time with us, heavy duty crates, or even professional training support when needed to ensure the dog can be SAFELY adopted out. For Medical tags this can add up fast, and many cases will require extended stays for crate rest, or post operation recovery.
Benefits Include:
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Direct responsibility of saving a dog from euthanasia
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Your logo of choice, displayed on the DBSRescue website
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Mention in all emails regarding dogs tagged by DBS Rescue
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Mention at bottom of tagged dogs promotions “this tag made pawsible by”
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Open invitation to all DBSRescue events as a VIP (Very Important Pawson)
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Scheduled time with rescue dog to meet them and capture some cross promotional content for awareness
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Access to Sponsors Den: where you will receive updates on dogs tagged by DBS Rescue but also our rescues private watch list (this is only seen by our board, any inside will be asked not to disclose any information from inside the sponsors den due to sensitivity of some who may be in active welfare cases)
Our Commitment to Responsible Stewardship
We approach donations with the same care and accountability we bring to every part of our work. As a registered and approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we operate with clear boundaries, ethical partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability.
Donations and sponsorships are used to support mission-aligned efforts that strengthen shelter partnerships, fund advocacy and education, and allow us to build programs responsibly over time. We continue to prioritize collaboration over expansion for expansion's sake and retain the ability to dismiss partnerships go against or contradict our missions' efforts as new information is discovered and actions can be taken each day.
Transparency matters to us. We're committed to thoughtful use of funds, honest communication, and maintaining the trust of our donors, partners, and community.
Thank You for Supporting This Work
Every form of support helps strengthen the work being done for shelter dogs and the partners who care for them. Whether you give financially, contribute supplies, or offer your time and expertise, your support plays a meaningful role in creating thoughtful, sustainable outcomes.