2026 International Courthouse Dogs Conference

2026 International Courthouse Dogs Conference

3:00pm PDT

Budgeting for Your Facility Dog Program: From Day One to Retirement

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Sustaining a facility dog program takes more than passion — it takes community. Sarah Grabner knows this firsthand. As a handler, Victim Assistance Supervisor, and CDF's Oregon State Liaison, she has built a grassroots funding approach that meets people where they are — civic groups, tabling events, speaking engagements, conferences, and everything in between.

In this session, Sarah shares the practical strategies she has developed for engaging her community, building local awareness, and converting that goodwill into real support for her program. From planning for the long game — including the often-overlooked costs of aging and retirement — to finding the donors, partners, and advocates already waiting in your community, Sarah's approach is practical, replicable, and grounded in what actually works.

Whether you are just starting to think about funding or looking to diversify and grow what you already have, this session will give you a toolkit you can take home and put to work immediately.

Speakers

Sarah Grabner

Victim Assistance Supervisor, Clackamas County District Attorney's Office

Dogs Attending

Nacho IV

Canine Companions, Clackamas County DA

Clackamas County (OR) District Attorney’s Office Courthouse Facility Dog; trained by Canine Companions.

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Canoe Room

Breakout Sessions

11:30am PDT

Budgeting for Your Facility Dog Program: From Day One to Retirement

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Sustaining a facility dog program takes more than passion — it takes community. Sarah Grabner knows this firsthand. As a handler, Victim Assistance Supervisor, and CDF's Oregon State Liaison, she has built a grassroots funding approach that meets people where they are — civic groups, tabling events, speaking engagements, conferences, and everything in between.

In this session, Sarah shares the practical strategies she has developed for engaging her community, building local awareness, and converting that goodwill into real support for her program. From planning for the long game — including the often-overlooked costs of aging and retirement — to finding the donors, partners, and advocates already waiting in your community, Sarah's approach is practical, replicable, and grounded in what actually works.

Whether you are just starting to think about funding or looking to diversify and grow what you already have, this session will give you a toolkit you can take home and put to work immediately.

Speakers

Sarah Grabner

Victim Assistance Supervisor, Clackamas County District Attorney's Office

Dogs Attending

Nacho IV

Canine Companions, Clackamas County DA

Clackamas County (OR) District Attorney’s Office Courthouse Facility Dog; trained by Canine Companions.

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Canoe Room

Breakout Sessions

2026 International Courthouse Dogs Conference

From $449.35