Stephen Knight, Dogs Matter

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In recovery, Stephen Knight, a former meth addict, learned that people often delay or forgo substance abuse treatment because they cannot find safe housing for their pets. After fostering a friend’s dog so she could enter rehab, Knight started a group that provides foster care for pets so their owners can seek help. His organization, Dogs Matter, covers the animal’s expenses for the foster family and provides post-rehab services, support, and financial assistance to help their human participants succeed with their sobriety. Dogs Matter has served more than 1,200 dogs and their owners since 2015.

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PLEASE NOTE: Dallas Pets Alive! is a US-based nonprofit that is accepting donations on behalf of Dogs Matter. All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S. and will be forwarded to Dogs Matter.