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By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on October 20, 2021 ![Project 2 Heal](https://3067823.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3067823/author.png) ###### Project 2 Heal [Back to main blog](https://project2heal.org/blog) Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/our-puppies-are-on-a-mission-to-change-lives%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/our-puppies-are-on-a-mission-to-change-lives&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/944167_9846ad6796e64b1baf37110e289622fd~mv2-1.webp](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/our-puppies-are-on-a-mission-to-change-lives%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/our-puppies-are-on-a-mission-to-change-lives&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/944167_9846ad6796e64b1baf37110e289622fd~mv2-1.webp) It may seem lofty, but if Project 2 Heal can find *just 1,000 donors across the entire country* willing to donate only $5 a month,our organization could breed and train an **entire litter of puppies every month of the year**. With an average litter size of 6 puppies or more, this would mean at least 72 Labrador Retrievers bred into our 8-week program of nurturing and service dog training. *(At an industry high success rate of 75%, that would mean at least* ***54 fully trained service dogs*** *coming from our organization ever year!)* ## What Would It Take To Get Us There? If you think about it, many of us are accustomed to spending money to enjoy a night out. While it may not be the most relevant example in 2022, the classic example of movie ticket prices is currently $9.16. Meanwhile a meal at a restaurant currently sits at an average of $13, while mixed drinks at a bar can cost up to a whopping $15. The point here is that while these expenses can certainly add up, these costs aren't great enough to keep us from enjoying a night out from time to time. *So now, we have just one question.* You're reading a blog post on the website of a nonprofit that breeds, nurtures, and donates Labrador Retriever puppies to become service dogs. Therefore, we can only guess that you care about our cause. If you're willing to spend a few $$$ every now and then to have a good time, how much $$$ are you willing to donate to improve life for someone desperately in need of a service dog? $5? $10? $25? Here's the impact these donations will have: ## Monthly Donations at Work: When you donate only $5 per month, **your contribution covers important expenses**, including: - First vet visit for entire litter - 50 pounds of high-quality dog - 1 puppy eye exam - 6 bags of high-value reward training treats - 1 puppy-in-training service dog vest As you can see, there are a number of ways that $5 monthly donations can make a real impact at Project 2 Heal. With an average cost of **$5,000 to raise and train a puppy litter** of puppies through the first 8 weeks of life, we'd love for you to join us on our mission. Click below to **become a donor at any level** that works for you. We need your help to raise puppies and change lives. **$5 Monthly Donors** Our bread and butter (or should we say, "kibble?"), these donors cover items listed above, including first vet visits! [**I Want to Cover Vet Visits**](https://www.project2heal.org/become-a-monthly-donor)**!** **$10 Monthly Donors** Each of our $10 monthly donors **feeds an entire litter** from birth to donation. (That's a lot of puppy food!) [**I Want to Feed Puppies!**](https://www.project2heal.org/become-a-monthly-donor) **$25 Monthly Donors** $25 a month prevents fleas and ticks for a pup. With 30+ puppies expected in 2021, these donors mean the world! [**Fleas and Ticks? 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