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About Believet

Our Mission

At Believet, we are committed to improving lives through the healing power of dogs. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a proud history of serving military veterans struggling with PTSD, MST and other disabilities. We are also committed to serving others in our communities who are at risk or in need of the incredible impact offered by well-trained dogs. Our veteran program ensures that veterans in need are paired with exceptional service dogs, while our Believet Dog Training Academy programs serve families, children, seniors and community organizations like veteran's homes, first responder organizations, schools, family courts. Believet is dedicated to improving the health, wellness and futures of humans, and the dogs that share their lives.

Our History

Believet founder Sam Daly joined the United States Marine Corps in 2010 as a civilian contractor providing bomb detection dogs to frontline units. During his deployments to Afghanistan, Sam witnessed firsthand the comfort, emotional support and security these highly trained dogs brought to the Marines they served and protected.

After his return to Minnesota, Sam partnered with his friend John Sinning, a local businessman and United States Army veteran, and they founded Believet Canine Service Partners to provide service dogs, free of charge, to American military veterans with PTSD, MST and other disabilities.

Believet Board & Staff

Board of Directors

Tudy Fowler

Board Chair / Board Member
Labor Relations Director (ret)
MN Department of Human Services 

Nicole Farris

Secretary / Board Member
Senior Vice President, Consulting Services Nordic Global

Merilyn Calcutt

Board Member
Alumni Relations Project Coordinator (ret)
Carleton College 

Katie Eichhorn

Board Member

Veterinary Technician

Minnesota Veterinary Neurology

Sean Gustafson

Board Member

Financial Manager

DCMA Twin Cities

Mark Legvold

Board Member

CEO and Lead Consultant

Roots to Sky Consulting
(Command Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, ret.)

Joy Royle

Board Member

Alex Rucker

Board Member

Executive Director

Salvo Soccer Club

Matt Vanyo

Board Member
Private Wealth Adviser

Huntington Bank

(US Army, ret.) 

Sam Daly

Ex-Officio Board Member
Believet Founder

(Civilian Contractor, USMC) 


Staff

Julie Lawrence

Executive Director

Justin Ivers

Director of Programs

Kayla Zubke

Service Dog Trainer, Ambassador Coordinator

Brianna Jordet

Service Dog Trainer, Foster Coordinator

Crystal Frederickson

Canine Programs Associate

Riley Moon

Program Associate

Brittney Noreen

Program Associate

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Believet Canine Service Partners

3885 100th St E, Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 581-4226

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