We had the good fortune of connecting with Debbie Pearl and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Debbie, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Starting a non profit organization was always something I wanted to do so in 2005 Dream Fetchers was born. Here at Dream Fetchers, we live by a code to better the lives of those around us. In service to this code, we recognize and lean on the power that dogs have to heal those around them. Their unconditional love, their unfailing ability to listen to us when we need to be heard, and the peace that comes with their presence are what make them one of the world’s greatest forms of medicine.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Using my 6 handicapable dogs (The Unstoppables) we are making a difference one day at a time by teaching kindness, compassion, inclusion and inspiring everyone we meet and around the world through our social media page. The only impossible journey is the one never started.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Well, the beach is my place of choice, not only is it beautiful but it’s a place of peace, healing and it’s good for one’s soul! I love Orange County so I would focus my time exploring the amazing beaches and fun beach communities!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d love to give a shout-out to Coastal Prosthetics and Orthotics. They are doing amazing work helping not only humans but animals to live their best lives. I’m forever grateful to what they have done to help my dogs. They are true heroes in my eyes!

Website: www.dreamfetchers.org

Instagram: @theunstoppabledogs & @dream_fetchers

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