Support PBB

Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, facility dogs for police departments, and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppies enter prison at the age of 8 weeks and live with their incarcerated puppy-raisers for approximately 24 months. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society rather than take from it.

Puppies Behind Bars is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, tax I.D. #13-3969389, and donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.

You may make a one-time donation, or sign up for recurring gifts through our online form. If your donation is made in someone’s memory or honor, we will send a card to the designated recipient(s) acknowledging your generous donation on their behalf. You can view an example of one of our cards here.

Please include the recipient’s mailing address on the online form.

Make checks payable to:
Puppies Behind Bars

To earmark funds for Dog Tags or another specific program, please make a note on the memo line of your check.

Mail to:

Puppies Behind Bars
263 West 38th Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10018

We do not advise sending cash through the mail.

We are happy to accept credit card donations by phone. Call us at 212.680.9562, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm (Eastern).

Please have your credit card available, and a mailing address or email address for your tax receipt.

Sponsor A Puppy

With a donation of $8,000 or more, sponsors may name a puppy about to enter our program. Sponsors then receive quarterly updates written by the puppy’s incarcerated raiser, and forwarded from our New York office. These updates include photos, and provide a unique insight into the training of our puppies, and into the love, care and hard work that the raisers invest in the dogs. A sponsorship made on behalf of a friend or loved is a gift that has an ongoing impact for several years.

For more information, contact Douglas Hamilton, Director of Development, at 212.680.9562

More Ways To Give

Would you like to honor a friend or celebrate a special occasion with a gift to Puppies Behind Bars? You can make a donation in honor of a friend’s birthday, graduation, or anniversary, or in memory of a relative, friend, or pet. We will send a card letting your designated recipient(s) know that you’ve made a generous donation to Puppies Behind Bars on their behalf.

By Phone

Please call our office at 212.680.9562, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm (Eastern) to make your tribute or memorial gift by credit card. Please have your credit card and the recipient’s contact information available when you call.

By Mail

If you prefer to mail a check, please include a note detailing:

  • Tribute or Memorial Gift
  • Card Recipient (first and last name, mailing address, zip code)
  • Message/Reason for Gift (i.e., birthday, anniversary, in memory of, etc.)

Many companies match employee gifts on a dollar-for-dollar or sometimes even more generous basis. Find out if your company has a matching gift program and let your generosity go even further by submitting the required forms.

Consider making Puppies Behind Bars part of your estate plan. The need for our services will continue long into the future, and we intend to be here to meet those needs. Your advance planning could be a great help for many years to come. For more information, please contact Douglas Hamilton at 212.680.9562 or douglas@puppiesbehindbars.com.

Puppies Behind Bars accepts gifts of stocks and publicly traded securities.

Please contact Douglas Hamilton at 212.680.9562 or douglas@puppiesbehindbars.com for more information.

Let every online shopping purchase benefit Puppies Behind Bars. Visit iGive.com to learn how to support PBB and all your favorite causes at no extra cost every time you shop.

We can provide place cards letting your guests know that you’ve made a contribution to Puppies Behind Bars on their behalf.

Call us at 212.680.9562 for more information.

Prefer to donate a different way?

Many donors have found creative ways to raise funds for Puppies Behind Bars, from children’s bake sales to hosting dinners or bicycling cross-country.

If you have an idea and would like to explore options, please contact us at 212.680.9562.

Make a Donation

Puppies Behind Bars is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, tax I.D. #13-3969389, and donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.

You may make a one-time donation in any amount you wish, or sign up for recurring gifts on a schedule that works for you.

For gifts in honor or in memory of someone:

If your donation is made in someone’s memory or honor, we will send a card to the designated recipient(s) acknowledging your generous donation on their behalf.

Please include the recipient’s mailing address on the online form. You can view an example of one of our cards here.

Prefer to donate a different way?

PBB offers many ways for you support our mission, including by phone and mail, and with memorial and matching gifts.

Click here to find one that works for you!

Order Your 2025 Puppies Behind Bars Calendars, Holiday Cards and Note Cards Now!

Once again we feature our classic images of our amazing puppies-in-training, their incarcerated trainers, and the first responders and veterans who benefit from our puppies. We’re also introducing 7 brand new new holiday card designs!