Frequently Asked Questions

Browndog is about joy. It's a daily reason to share, connect, and do something good. We give you simple tools — a Daily Joy plan, good deed ideas, and printable Memory Pages — that help you do real things in real life. No app needed. Everything works on any phone or computer.

Everything on Browndog is completely free. Daily Joy, Good Deeds, Memory Pages, the JoyLine — all of it. No credit cards, no catch, no ads. We have grandparents too — we'll never charge the people who need this most.

No. Never. Everything works right in your browser — phone, tablet, or computer. You can also call the JoyLine from any phone, including a landline. No downloads, no accounts, no passwords.

Daily Joy is your Plan of the Day — a daily invitation to sprinkle a little joy. Each day includes simple ideas: create joy for yourself, share joy with others, and get something done. You can read it on browndog.com or hear it read aloud by calling the JoyLine.

The JoyLine is a free phone number you can call anytime: 1-888-282-4JOY (1-888-282-4569). Call and say "Joy" to hear today's Daily Joy, "Good Deed" for a deed idea, or "Memory" for a story prompt. Works on any phone — landline, flip phone, or smartphone.

Every day. There's a fresh Daily Joy plan, new good deed ideas, and new memory prompts. That's the whole point — a daily reason to do something good.

A Memory Page turns a photo and a story into one beautiful, printable page. It takes about 90 seconds to create. Print it, put it on the fridge, mail it to someone, or share it at the kitchen table. Stories shouldn't live on a phone — they should live where people can see them.

Visit the Memory Page tool on browndog.com, pick 1–4 photos from your phone or computer, then type or speak the story behind them. The tool creates a single-page layout you can print, save, or share. That's it.

Good Deeds Finder gives you simple ideas for kind acts and small projects — sorted by how much time and energy you have. 30 seconds or a whole afternoon. Give help, get help — both count. No sign-ups, no meetings. Just good things you can do today.

Browndog is about giving people a daily reason to share, connect, and do something good. We built it for seniors and families, but it works for anyone — veterans, caregivers, neighbors, grandkids. You can read the full story on our Our Story page.

Our Code is four simple words that guide everything we do: Share. Connect. Do Good. Be Good. It's not a set of rules — it's a way of showing up. You can read more on the Our Code page.

Browndog was created by Vale Farrar — a 4x founder with 17+ years working with seniors and senior living communities. You can learn more on our Our Story page.