About this Nominee
Good Sense Dogs
Helping People... Helping Pets
About Us
We believe in the connection between people and pets. Our mission is to assist the most under-served and at risk populations of Sacramento pet owners to care for their furry best friends in the best way possible, as well as to educate those who have not been afforded the best knowledge and practices for animal care and handling. Our goal is to improve the lives of people and pets alike.
Good Sense Dogs has four programs that serve the community with an eye towards helping pets and people alike:
Our education program, Ahead with Tails, gives communities that are often otherwise without pet care knowledge or resources the tools they need to be capable pet owners and, potentially, with vocational skills to help them in the future.
Our rescue, Sensitive Souls, gives critical and terminally ill homeless pet owners an option for permanency for their beloved pets, so they may receive the care they need. We are partnered with Joshua’s House of Sacramento to receive and care for the animals of their clients.
Our therapy dog program trains, certifies and connects teams to facilities in the Sacramento area looking to have dog visits for their clients and residents.
Our outreach program assists the most vulnerable pet owning populations of Sacramento with pet food, equipment, resources and training advice.
Good Sense Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that depends on donations and grants to reach our goals and serve the public