Deaf Dogs Evac’d From California Wildfires Find Temp Home in Prison
With wildfires raging in southern California, the Deaf Dog Rescue of America needed a safe place for its 50 charges. They found help and hope behind bars.
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Pen Pals: Dixon Correctional Facilities Unique Program
Finding a positive way to help reshape prisoners and give them both direction and focus can be a challenge, but enter Pen Pals, a program rehabilitates both men and dogs.
Pit Bulls Behind Bars: In This Case, A Good Thing!
Only a year ago, the four pit bulls in the van might have faced their final needle at the hands of Detroit Animal Control, but the city-run shelter is making genuine efforts to work with rescues. But since the replacement of its former director, and a host of improved partnerships, hundreds of dogs (nearly eight …
Tennessee Inmate Program Graduates Service Dogs
In Only, Tennessee, the inmates of the Turney Center are paying their debts to society. And some are giving back, training service dogs for the disabled.
Teen Inmates Connect With Rescue Dog
You may not think that the North Shore Animal League and Riker’s Prison would have much in common, but these days they do. In a new program, one of several that are cropping up around the country, rescue organizations are teaming up with correctional facilities and having amazing results for both the inmates and the animals.