Entrusting Training For Dogs Into The Future

As a dog owner for most of her life, Marilyn Wilson knew dogs were smart and protective. But she didn't know how beneficial they could be when trained to help people until she attended a DBL demonstration at the local library in Jacksonville, Oregon, about 25 years ago. Since then, she has been a regular supporter of DBL.

"I was impressed by how well they run the operation and their care of the dogs," she says. "It's an important thing that they do. They answered the call for something very needed and they keep answering it every day. And they are also expanding to help more people."

During her lifetime, Marilyn receives an income from a charitable remainder trust established by her parents. She has decided that DBL will receive half of the principal of the trust after she is gone.

"Dogs for Better Lives is so talented at training dogs," she says. "It's amazing to see how smart and eager the dogs are. I wanted to be part of that and help them monetarily."

Nowadays, Marilyn gets her dog fix when she dog sits for her grand-dog. Much like grandchildren, the fun is enjoying the time together and also enjoying when the parents come to pick them up