July 10, 2025 2:50 a.m.

A participant in the H.O.P.E. Drug Court program has chosen to support Saving Grace Humane Society as part of his Graduate Community Project called, “No Companion Left Behind”

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said the efforts are focused on collecting much-needed dog and cat food, as well as monetary donations to benefit the shelter and the animals in its care.

Participant Erik Andersen said, “My graduate project involving donations for Saving Grace is important to me because when everything else seemed to fall apart, my dogs were there to cheer me up without judgement or disappointment. All they needed was my love and attention”. Andersen said, “It’s great to come home to dogs that just can’t wait to see you. No matter what I was going through, I think all pet owners can relate to why this project is important”.

Anderson has three community partner drop-off locations for contributing dog or cat food:

*Clint Newell Motors on Northeast Stephens Street

*Grocery Outlet on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

*Mountain Mike’s Pizza on West Harvard Avenue

The project will continue through July 30th

H.O.P.E. Drug Court will celebrate its 110th graduation on Tuesday, August 26th at 5:15 p.m. in the Cascade Hall building at the fairgrounds.

To view graduate flyers and learn more about the program, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court