Our Mission

“To provide and promote a safe and healthy environment for dogs of recovering addicts and alcoholics.”

Addiction strips away everything. One by one, all those who love us have no choice but to leave. But there is often one who stays with us unconditionally. One who loves us when we can’t love ourselves; one we can’t—and won’t—leave behind. Our beloved dogs.

Until now, alcoholics and addicts seeking in-patient treatment have had limited options regarding the care of their pets. In many cases either they place them in an unhealthy environment or surrender them to a shelter.

Dogs Matter offers a different choice. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Knight, we are the only nonprofit organization providing temporary foster care placement and supportive services specifically for addicts and alcoholics seeking treatment and transitioning into recovery. Dogs Matter understands the great need that exists for our services in the local recovery community and we have a solution that we hope can be model program for the nation. We are located in Dallas and serve the state of Texas and surrounding areas. 

We take care of your best friend while you take care of yourself!

Going to Treatment and
Need our Help?
Here’s How it Works:

  • Step 1:  Fill out a Temporary Surrender Application.
  • Step 2:  Upload at least 3 Photos of Your Dog.
  • Step 3:  Your Foster Coordinator will reach out to you directly.
  • Step 4:  We will get busy on your behalf to Find a Temporary Foster.
  • Step 5:  You can now Focus on Your Treatment & Recovery!
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© 2024 Dogs Matter | 214-714-8460 | 4347 W. Northwest Hwy. Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75220

Dogs Matter is a 501(c)(3) exempt nonprofit organization and Department of Dallas Pets Alive providing free, temporary foster care placement and supportive services specifically for dogs of addicts and alcoholics seeking substance abuse treatment and transitioning into recovery based in Dallas, TX. EIN 46-2768869.