ASDA is thrilled to announce that the Planet Dog Foundation has approved two grant requests!

The first grant will help our team become SARTECH II certified by the National Association for Search and Rescue.
The curriculum for the certification focuses on rural and wilderness environments, which is quite appropriate for the state of Arkansas, where almost half (48%) of the state’s population resides in rural areas.  

The second grand will fund canine participation in two cancer research studies by covering the resources members need to bring the dogs to the lab. ASDA dogs (and their handlers) voluntarily participate in two, multi-year studies aimed at determining dogs’ reliability in identifying hard-to-diagnose  thyroid and ovarian cancers. 

Planet Dog, the pet industry’s socially responsible leader, is on their way to achieving another million dollar milestone.  Earlier this year, PDF announced it had given over $1 million dollars since 2006 to help dogs help people in need.  Planet Dog is proud to donate 2% of every purchase of its award-winning products to PDF-- so please check out their site and consider their AMAZING products as you shop this holiday season!

The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that the American Scent Dog Association received – reviews written by volunteers, donors and clients. People posted their personal experience with the nonprofit.  

For example, one person wrote, 

ASDA is an amazing organization that does not hesitate to answer'"yes' when asked to volunteer their time, their dogs and their effort whenever they are needed. They do so whether it is for community education, response to natural disasters or to find missing persons. The ASDA's dedication and time is given freely and with heart and passion, and lives are saved and loved ones found as a result. Their recent work with cancer research is another example of their amazing dedication.

While the Top-Rated Awards run through the end of October, ASDA was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year.

 “Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “People with direct experience with American Scent Dog have voted that the organization is making a real difference.”

Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that this is a credible organization.  The reviews by volunteers, clients and other donors show the on-the-ground results of this nonprofit.  This award is a form of recognition by the community.


You can check out the rest of our reviews on the GreatNonprofits website.

THANK YOU to all of our friends who contributed. We invite everyone to provide feedback throughout the year!