ABOUT DCAF

WHO ARE WE?

The Dalmatian Club of America Foundation (DCAF) is a 501(c)3 organization, established in 1995, with the purpose of funding education and health research projects for the benefit of the Dalmatian breed and all canines, and providing financial support to Dalmatian rescue organizations. 

DCAF Funded Research Studies

MISSION STATEMENT

Advancing the health and quality of life for Dalmatians and all dogs through supported research, rescue and education.

PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION

  1. To foster and promote the public’s knowledge and appreciation of dogs in general and DALMATIANS in particular.
  2. To further understand the diseases, genetic anomalies and injuries which affect dogs in general and the DALMATIAN in particular.
  3. To support and promote study of and research on the character, history, genetics, diseases, breeding and related characteristics which establish the DALMATIAN as a distinct breed of dog and as a consequence, establish a database of educational and resource materials on the DALMATIAN.
  4. To develop and make available to the general public and DALMATIAN fanciers in particular, information about the proper care, treatment, breeding, health, development and training of DALMATIANS.
  5. To encourage health testing and full disclosure of results through the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals to establish a public database of health statistics related to the DALMATIAN breed.
  6. To assist approved Dalmatian Rescue organizations through reimbursement of approved rescue related expenses for Dalmatians in need of a new home.
TO ADVANCE THESE PURPOSES, THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE GRANTS TO FUND SPECIFIC:
  • DALMATIAN AND GENERAL CANINE HEALTH RESEARCH
  • EDUCATION
  • DALMATIAN HEALTH TESTING
  • DALMATIAN RELATED RESCUE
Grants will be made ONLY to vetted organizations.

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