I know firsthand that addiction can be one of the loneliest experiences. Sometimes, the only ones who stick by us are our pets.
I was early in my own recovery and struggling to stay sober, when a friend knocked on my door, asking for a ride to the shelter so she could surrender her dog Jayde before entering rehab. When I connected with Jayde's eyes, I knew we needed each other and would end up adopting her. That simple act of kindness changed everything. I’d found the part of my recovery I didn’t even know I was missing: giving back.
It started small, just me fostering a few dogs for people in my community who needed help. But word spread, and the calls kept coming. That’s how DogsMatter was born. Now, people across Texas don’t have to choose between getting sober and keeping their best friend. We make sure their dogs (or other animals) are cared for until they’re ready to reunite.
Even more, we support people as they re-enter life after treatment, offering mentorship, community, and resources during that first fragile year of sobriety. Because recovery isn’t just about staying clean. It’s about rebuilding trust, connection, community and transformation.
I was early in my own recovery and struggling to stay sober, when a friend knocked on my door, asking for a ride to the shelter so she could surrender her dog Jayde before entering rehab. When I connected with Jayde's eyes, I knew we needed each other and would end up adopting her. That simple act of kindness changed everything. I’d found the part of my recovery I didn’t even know I was missing: giving back.
It started small, just me fostering a few dogs for people in my community who needed help. But word spread, and the calls kept coming. That’s how DogsMatter was born. Now, people across Texas don’t have to choose between getting sober and keeping their best friend. We make sure their dogs (or other animals) are cared for until they’re ready to reunite.
Even more, we support people as they re-enter life after treatment, offering mentorship, community, and resources during that first fragile year of sobriety. Because recovery isn’t just about staying clean. It’s about rebuilding trust, connection, community and transformation.
