Dogs on Deployment is akin to a dating service that matches military personnel who are about to deploy with volunteers who will look after their pets while they are away on deployment. Alisa Johnson, the organization's co-founder and president discusses the triumphs and challenges of building and maintaining a national non-profit that has helped over 2,000 dog loving service members find a temporary home for their dogs while they were away defending the country.

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