WHO WE ARE.

2002 MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY started from Independent Research Project at Creighton University, focusing studies on animals in society.

• Animals' Roles in Society; studied zoos, pets, animal testing, factory farming, animals as food. 
• Animal Assisted Therapy; benefits to humans.
• Pet Overpopulation; locally and nationally.
• Independent Research Project on our local Council Bluffs Animal Shelter.
• Southwest Iowa Humane Society; organized of the rescue groups and gov't agencies in SWIA.
• Organized Grass Roots Effort; City Officials, Mayor, Director of Public Health, Animal Control Officers and local Rescue Groups to raise awareness about the need for a humane society in the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

2005 MIDWEST ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY was founded focusing on animal welfare, humane education and sheltering in our community. 

• Midwest Animal Welfare Society was founded; focusing on humane education and animal rescue.  
• Partnered with the Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter; coordinating volunteer program & adoptions.
•  Started grassroots campaign with rescue groups in SWIA that evolved into the Midlands Humane Society
• Coordinated project for a much needed humane society in our community in Council Bluffs, IA.
• Co-founder Iowans Against Breed Specific Legislation; educating our citizens and law-makers on the negative affects of BSL while promoting dangerous dog laws.
• Developed Pit Bull Adoption Protocol at local humane societies to adopt pit bulls outside city limits.

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2007  Started PAWFECT PET SERVICES pet sitting & dog walking company gaining animal behavior knowledge.

• President of the Omaha Pet Sitters Association. 
• Won Scholarship Pet Sitters International.
• Volunteered at Nebraska Humane Society; walking dogs, & leading training classes.
• Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
• Obtained over 10,000 of animal handling skills.
• Managed team of Pet Sitters to service entire Omaha Metro and Council Bluffs area helping hundreds of animals and humans.
• Began studying with top dog trainers around the country.

2014 Founded DHARMA DOG TRAINING and brought balanced training to the Greater Omaha Nebraska and Southwest Iowa Area to help thousands of dogs and owners in need.

• Won Best in Omaha 6 Years in a row. 
• Professional Member of International Association of Canine Professionals. 
• Traveled the country to work with top trainers to bring balanced training to the Iowa & Nebraska Area.
• Developed first Apprentice Program for people wanting to get into Animal Industry.
• Managed team of Dog Trainers to service entire Omaha Metro and Council Bluffs area helping thousands of dogs and humans.
• Regional Symposium for USPS Postal Workers to prevent dog bites and attacks. 
• Put together Roverfront, the first Animal Welfare Conference in our community to educate the public on animal services and resources in our area. 

2021  M.A.W.S. comes full circle, refocused and rebranded as GOD'S ARMY FOR ANIMALS working to CONNECT, EDUCATE, ASSIST & ADVOCATE FOR ANIMALS.

• Decided to dedicate my life to Christ, got Baptized, Born Again and started Christ centered non-profit. 
• Focusing on humane education and continuing to raise the status of animals in our society. 
• Continuing to connect, educate, assist and advocate for animals in our community. 
• Educating people on "Life Changing Dog Training™" Program to help change people's lives with their dogs. 
• Sharing the "Communicative Leashwork Process™" to teach others and help more animals. 
• Pet Industry Mentorship Program teaching other pet professionals how to thrive in animal industry. 
• Featuring our programs in schools, prisons, long term care facilities and other places in need. 
• Website with community resources, businesses and programs to help animals and their humans. 

Our mission for M.A.W.S. is to focus on HUMANE EDUCATION. 

To raise the status of animals in society by CONNECTING, ASSISTING, and EDUCATING the community on animal welfare resources and services. As well as ADVOCATING for animals and being their voice as work to reduce their unnecessary suffering, by working together and helping one another. 

Our vision is that one day pets will not be given up on, dumped at shelters and rescues, and met with a tragic end.   Everyday pets are relinquished, re-homed or euthanize in our country. It sounds great that every year 1.5 million animals are adopted, but unfortunately half of these animals are returned and the number one reason is behavior issues.

 We want to improve the systems currently in place to help people and animals. Whether it is mentally, physically, medically or financially.  Our hope for our future is to reduce suffering happening in our country, by empowering people with tools and knowledge they will have for the rest of their lives. 

 Our vision is to continue to put together a strong network of people that have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of animals in our society working together. M.A.W.S. has been and will continue to be involved in creating and supporting programs in partnership with the following organizations: 

• ANIMAL BUSINESSES
• ANIMAL NON-PROFITS
• ANIMAL SHELTERS
• ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
• PET EXPOS & EVENTS
• USPS SAFETY SYMPOSIUM
• SCHOOL & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
• VETERINARIAN PRACTICES
• SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES
• DOGS IN CLASSROOMS
• PRISON PROGRAMS
• VETERAN PROGRAMS

We believe that we can help ourselves in the process of helping our animals.  That's why we are building God's Army to work together to help more animals! 

M.A.W.S. CORE VALUES FOR ALL CREATURES:

• Treat others how Jesus would want us to..
• Do the right things for the right reasons. 
• Consider how our actions affect others. 
• Forgive others for their mistakes. 
• Keep our promises to others. 
• Give more than we take. 
• Always tell the truth, even when it's hard. 
• Collaboration over competition.  

MOST IMPORTANTLY TO LOVE AND RESPECT GOD'S CREATURES AND TREAT THEM AS HE WOULD.

 JOIN US IN OUR MISSION!