One of our goals is to raise awareness about important issues for dogs living in a city environment. It goes beyond spaying, neutering and obedience training. It’s important to understand the mental, emotional and social needs of dogs. City dogs face challenges that dogs in a rural environment may not have. It's vital that they be an active part of the family and a positive social group, not left to hang out in the back yard or confined inside, alone for long periods of time.

We are wholly committed to pursuing a course that will further these objectives, and other important issues for the welfare of animals in our community and abroad.

Even for families who do not have a dog and never intend to, it is certainly necessary that parents and children understand canine behavior and how to interact positively and safely with dogs when they meet them.