Why We're Here

In 2002 a group of people got together with something in common, they all had dogs with Addison's Disease. They also shared a common interest in improving upon the wellness for the whole dog including body, mind and spirit through a variety of means such as conventional medications, alternative therapies, diet and exercise. They desired a place were they could share information, provide support to others and also "pay it forward," the knowledge they had gained from experience.

Through great effort of volunteers, AddisonDogs a 501(c)(3) non-profit organazation was born.

       

Our Mission Statement

• To Educate and support the companion animal community about Addison’s Disease in dogs, and to promote and advance the many ways dogs with Addison’s disease can live healthy, active lives.
• To educate owner/guardians and the public on improving the wellness for the whole dog who has Addison’s Disease, including mind, body and spirit through a variety of means, such as conventional medications, alternative therapies, diet and exercise.
• To sponsor other activities to further improve the health and well being of dogs with Addison’s disease.

       

Volunteers

Addison Dogs is a volunteer based organization. If you would like to offer your help or have ideas for projects in which you'd like to head up, please feel free to contact us.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Articles of Incorporation
ByLaws

BOARD MEMBERS & OFFICERS

Chair
Gilda Garcia
Vice-Chair
Cassandra Schafhausen
Treasurer
Elizabeth Andrews
Secretary
Karen Selbert, DVM

AARF
( ADogs Assistance & Resource Funding )

Cassandra Schafhausen
Debbie Gilkey Beckwith
Marjorie Kolin Kanner
Gilda Garcia

 

EMAIL SUPPORT

Cassandra Schafhausen
Contact Link

SUPPORT GROUPS

Yahoo Group Owners
Gilda Garcia
Susan Long

Yahoo Group Moderators
Elizabeth Andrews
Pamela Johnson
Debbie Gilkey Beckwith
Kristen Glover
Ilana Gareen
Yahoo Support Group Link

Facebook Support Group
Addison Dogs - Canine Addison's Disease

Administrators
Elizabeth Andrews
Pamela Johnson
Debbie Gilkey Beckwith
Marjorie Kolin Kanner
Pam Johnson
Karen Selbert, DVM
Michele Smedick
Jenny Woods
Kristen Glover
Ilana Gareen

Facebook Support Group Link

WEBSITE

Writing
Shannon Wilkinson
Design & Webmaster
Susan Long