Jackie Allenbrand

A life-long resident of her community in northwest Missouri, author Jackie Allenbrand has always loved dogs and brought home every stray that crossed her path. With double degrees from Northwest Missouri State in early childhood administration, and elementary and special education, she taught school and coached basketball for eight years until her health required a change of focus.

​In 2005, Jackie combined her appreciation for dogs with her passion to support farmers facing illness, injury, or disability, and founded P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA, (Pets Helping Agriculture in Rural Missouri) a non-profit that connects specially trained dogs with farmers in need of additional help.

​“I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for lost dogs—all of them have great potential—and for farmers that help feed us every day.”