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Who We Are

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Eddie Boatwright
Treasurer
Kathi G. Schumann
Vice President
Michelle Dale
Founder & Secretary
Shelly Ferger
Director & Volunteer Coordinator
Linda Barberi
Director
Rick Lewis, USN
Director
Nancy Kicherer, DVM
Director
Philip "Phil" Tettleton
STAFF
CEO & Director of Training
Shelly Ferger
Administrative Assistant Training
Ann Nolan
Administrative Assistant to the CEO
Laura Bonney
Financial Manager
Chris Consi
Maintenance Manager
Harry Taylor
RSCWI/MCAP
Michael Wright
Trainers
Marcia Adache
OUR MISSION

Dogs For Life, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of life for veterans and other individuals in need through training hearing and service dogs, providing therapy dogs for first responders and school resource programs, and owning an off-leash dog park.

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Patriots Awards & Graduation Ceremony Fundraising and Events Committees

Patriots Awards & Graduation Ceremony Fundraising and Events Committees assist us in raising funds to continue our annual signature fundraising event and our other programs such as Service Dog Training, Veterans Training Veterans, management of the Off-Leash Dog Park and many more.

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OFFICE RECEPTION & VISITOR GREETERS

Office Reception & Visitor Greeters inform our many visitors to the Training and Administrative Center of just how we train hearing, mobility and support dogs. Tours of the training center are included.

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CONTACT US

(772) 567-8969

1230 16th Avenue

Vero Beach, FL

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Decisions regarding training and volunteering are made without prejudice to race, color, creed, religion, age, financial or marital status. All applicants, clients, and volunteers will be treated with respect and dignity within the organization. 

We Need Your Support Today!

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