Grandma used to say "An idle mind is the devil's playground." I guess she was right. Giving these men this constructive, life-saving work to do for and with these dogs seems to have helped the men nearly as much as the dogs. I can't think of a more worthwhile cause!
My last rescue dog, Starsky, came from a program called Mixed Up Mutts, based out of Indiana. It was a program that allowed prisoners to train rescue dogs. Best dog I ever adopted. Came home knowing basic obedience, had no fear of people regardless of what they looked like, what they wore, tone of voice, etc. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough about programs like this. Teaching dogs and humans new tricks and fostering confidence and love for all involved. 🐾
@Der Aua - What a horrendous thing to say. Did you even watch the video? The sheriff and co-creator of the program stated at 02:12 that all the funds come from the "inmate funds," which are profits made from the commissaries, so none of "your" tax dollars are being used, you misanthrope. Don't you believe that people are capable of making positive changes in their lives? I do, and it's encouraging to see the men's empathy emerge and their commitmemt to the work they're doing to reform these dogs so they can be adopted to loving homes. The men get unconditional love from the dogs, and they feel validated. That brings about change in their lives, knowing they've succeeded at something, and that leads to continued improvement in their outlook and behaviour.
@@wholeshebang1 The question is not "are they capable of making positive changes in their lives" it is do they deserve to? In the case of most that answer may be yes but for some including some dangerous killers punitive punishment or death sentences seem more just than "rehabilitation", particularly to the victims.
@@kingfisher1638 there's no dangerous killers and the like im these kind of programs. There's safety measures. So it's absolutely great that inmates get this chance.
The feels are for reals. Every prison needs to have a program with animals like this. Being around dogs and experiencing unconditional love changes people, and it would do so much good for the people in prison. It helps them grow as people, and it gives these dogs who would either be living on the streets or in a kill facility a home.
This is such a brilliant programme. It's a No-Brainer! It should be introduced into all the prisons - The Dog's get rehabilitated and the inmates learn to be calm, patient and know what unconditional love feels like which must change their out-look on life and become good citizen's when they are re-leased and the Dog's find a forever loving home thank to the heroes who made it possible.
And the prisoners get rehabilitated. I can't imagine the hurt they go through when they have trained, loved, bonded become emotionally attached to the dogs...and then have to give them up knowing they'll never see them again. That breaks my heart.
redher I am sure it does, but all we have ever done stays with us for ever, so this guys will always know that they can make a life better, and I can bet the 2 dollars in my pocket that these fellas will, when they get out of jail, adopt another dog and save another life, as much as I bet that they do not regret one single second of having those dogs in their lifes. I know it must be heart breaking, but so is loving and letting go, the great thing is that love always changes you, and that is worth it!
Oh yes, I'm sure it's heart wrenching. But at the same time, they know the dog is going to a forever home where they will be loved. So they're really just sending them on their way, along their journey-that they have made happen. Still... Of curse I know they'll be sooo sad! Happy for them-but at the same time, they won't see their dog again. But I guess theynthey'll get a new dog. Who will surely steal his/her heart...
this program, I truly believe, does more to rehab those in jail than a few rounds of forced group therapy... It is amazing. I have felt the love and have been truly lifted up from low points in my own life by the strength and love afforded to me by my canine friends!
This is absolutely lovely. I can't imagine how much it must hurt when they get adopted, but this program is clearly turning around the lives of both the dogs and the people.
Yeah it would be heartbreaking! I hope this helps the people in the program stay on the right track after so they can have their own dog to love for so so long the way they deserve
I think learning to properly deal with an emotional loss like that is probably a part of the growth these men experience. It might not be something all of them need to learn but I've certainly known criminals who needed that emotional skill set along with the responsibility and empathy that they'll learn from this program.
This program is definitive proof that dogs of any breed, background and temperament can be rehabilitated and adopted into loving families. Belfast can learn a thing or two from this video, spread the word and help save Lennox!
I was watching a news show with a warden talking saying he had a prisoner that was a problem with guards and other inmates. Talked to him about traing dogs for disabled people. Told him the rules. No behaviour infractions etc. Your with the dog 24/7. I never had a problem with the inmate after that. He helps other inmates that are in the program with there dogs.
+Paula Allen (Paula's Place) wow thats truely amazing. this should definitely be done everywhere. we need to start trying to make this possible in every prison for sure. this will do so much good for both sides.
This is a wonderful program! Both for the dogs, the inmates, and the future family that adopts the dog. It enriches the lives of the inmates. They have nothing to do in prison and some don’t have their family visit them. Plus, the dogs foster kindness, patience, and caring for someone else. And these dogs would otherwise be stuck in a cage waiting to be adopted. This should be in every prison!
This such a wonderful program, really. They say, a person who likes dog is a good person. I think, in this program, this will show that these people being housed inside the prison also have a good side.
Oh my gosh. That gentleman with Petey! He just touched my heart so much. Made me cry hearing him say how proud he was to have "done something. Been successful." We all need to feel that in our lives. I pray God bless these inmates with renewed hope and continued purpose.
Wonderful job. I want to thank the inmates for having a wonderful heart ❤️ and help a dog. We can only save one at a time and one is better than none. 💋
I love the tone of voice that these men use when talking about their dogs. They are glowing! Dogs love us unconditionally. We find our humanity when we are around other animals 🐾🧡
Thanks to this video we are moving forward to help Gwinnett County jail with their wishlist via Amazon! We lucked into a Pit Bull this year and he IS an amazing addition to our pack 5 strong! Thanks to Sheriff Conway and the inmates making these lovies adoptable!
this is so impressive! i live near gwinnett county, and for me to randomly find this video on youtube while looking for training tips -- this needs to be put on the news more and the program spread across the state. georgia has a terribly sad amount of abandoned dogs. we rescued two ~6 week old pups who were left in the small wooded area near our house, actually pretty close to the dekalb county jail. i am sharing this as much as i can! i hope there is one in every jail in the next few years!!
I honestly think these programs should be implemented in jails across the whole world. So many people in jail aren't really bad people, just people who have suffered and turned to a life of crime because they had nothing else. By teaching these dogs to behave, they are also learning skills, patience, and discipline to gain control of their own lives. At the same time, spending days with creatures that love you unconditionally, who don't judge you, don't care about your past, want nothing from you but food and love, they regain their self-esteem and realize their lives are just as worthy as these dogs'. Also, the pride that comes from that sense of accomplishment when you suceed at something, like getting these pups to do tricks.
This should be in EVERY JAIL AND PRISON! Help the dogs get a second chance and the prisoners gain a sense of meaning and responsibility. This is awesome for both! Plus a family gets a new fur friend.
+Jose Guzman u should definitely try to do something to make possible. its an amazing idea and that could change a bunch of lives and it could be because of u if try to make possible.
Can I like this a hundred times? As an adult, I've rescued ten dogs, all young adults, adults, and seniors. A few were neglected, a few were abused, and my latest dog, a wolfhound mix, was almost impossible to train the first year. But all of my dogs were memorable, deeply loved. I'm not a dog trainer, but a builder and a weekend hiker and canoeist. My dogs are almost always on the job with me. The training session is 24/7. All were trained to stay close by, hke off lead, and be gentle with strangers and unknown dogs. Many of the dogs wind up in shelters because they weren't properly trained, because their owners didn't know how to train them. If you have a dog that is getting into trouble, spend some time with it. Start with the basics, sit and stay, and move up. Work a bit every day, and exercise the dogs every day. Be consistent, never hit, and only raise your voice if the dog is in actual danger. I've read about these jail dog rescue programs before. Seems like they save the trainers, the dogs, the future owners, and the general public who will come into contact with well trained dogs.
if they kept their dogs then more couldn't dogs couldn't be spared by being put down..u have to look at it that way plus the dogs get their forever homes
This is amazing all other jails including UK jails should take a leaf from their book and help dogs all over especially when it helps rehabilitate the dogs and the people its amazing
Thank you for helping save these animals and for helping rehab both human and animals this warmed my heart you guys rock keep it up may the gods bless you all
This is amazing. Animals bring out the best in everyone. They’re pure of heart, and love without condition. Dogs are called man’s best friend for a reason.
It isn't obvious to you that they really don't care about the money? They truly love the experience. Stop telling yourself stories. This is beautiful. Hands down.
Wonderful! My Sister and a close friend each adopted a sweet dog from the Prison Pups and Pals at Tomoka Correctional in Daytona Beach, Florida. I was there with my sister for the "graduation ceremony" when she adopted adorable Starla, and later our friend adopted sweet Kona. We met and spoke to the young inmates who had trained and loved the dogs. Its a remarkable program and everyone wins, the dogs, their inmate friends and the dog's new family!
I wanted that one guy to be able to keep Queenie, I don't know why. They just had such a great bond. This is a wonderful program. I get so tired of our prisons being these profit-motivated dumping grounds where people go to be chewed up by the system. They pay for their crimes, but let's rehabilitate them and make them actually mean something in society! This program can give them that. It won't just save more dogs, it might just save some humans too.
My family business has been a psychiatry office for 15 years. We have patients who need support dogs like this. Pity that it’s not a national or global training program as it helps both the dogs and the people (all stakeholders) who are involved.
Petey is so cute!!! He looks like wishbone the Star dog!!! I bet he did get adopted fast!❤ and gosh playboy the pittie is absolutely adorable ❤ I love a big squishy pittie!!!
This type of program saved a Belgian malinois who was self mutilating. She had been in a shelter for months locked up 23 hours a day. Unsurprisingly she was stressed, the dog was sent to one of these programmes. After treatment for an ear infection,lice , nails clipped and a thorough bath/groom; she was named Jesse and trained as k9 drug detection dog. She went down to Utah and now works with their department of corrections.
We need this program at every prison as well as SERVICE DOG TRAINING so that there won't be a shortage of service dogs for those who need one. I have several patients who either need one or will need one, yet don't have the money to purchase a trained service dog and the waitlist for a donated service dog is long. Please support Prison Pet Partnerships in your area and contact your local prison and advocate for them to start one. Also, volunteer to help these programs, including becoming a foster family for transitioning service and paroled dogs.
What a wonderful story all round. The inmates are fantastic with the dogs. I hope that the community also accepts these men when they get out of prison. I'm sure many of them could become trainers and do other animal related jobs.
I know its sad listening to them talk about the dogs getting adopted but I genuinely think that it could also contribute to emotional strength and stability learning to let something or someone you care for go when it is beneficial for them to go. Not everyone in jail needs to learn that skill set but I can see it being incredibly beneficial despite being difficult and sad
This is a win win. Inmates rescuing dogs, dogs rescuing inmates. I believe there's a connection between a dog and a person. This program gives inmates a purpose and a human touch which they don't usually have in jail. Everyone needs a connection to something that loves them. Heartbreaking when the dogs graduate from the program and the inmates have to say goodbye.
WOW! I live next to this County and drive by it every day. Never knew they did this. I actually know someone in GCJ and I am glad they are doing this. Way to go Gwinnett.
He should not be in jail for possession of cocaine. He needs to be in rehab not jail WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT USING MY TAX DOLLARS FOR THIS BULLSHIT. ugh we need a better system folks also don't hand out life sentences to burglars.
This reminds me of when my younger brother Patrick and I got a black Labrador retriever Pitbull mix named Maggie from the Oregon humane society back on June 22nd 2013 she was 9 years old we had her for 5 wonderful years until August 20th 2018 when she was 14 years old she passed away from cancer😢💔 and then 2 years later later my younger brother Patrick passed away from a heart attack in his sleep from a alcohol overdose on August 2nd 2020 he was just 28 years old when he passed away 😢💔
I truly believe what they are doing is wonderful. The inmates are employed in a constructive task, hopefully finding purpose and structure in a tough place and a dog is saved from certain death. If I wasn't living at the other side of the world, I'd adopt a dog from there in a heartbeat.
Dude i would legit watch queenie and her trainer. They are so interesting to watch and he trained her so well like my dog cant do half the stuff she can
This not only help the dogs for a second shot at life, but also the inmates to become a better person; more calm, and more loving.
Grandma used to say "An idle mind is the devil's playground." I guess she was right. Giving these men this constructive, life-saving work to do for and with these dogs seems to have helped the men nearly as much as the dogs. I can't think of a more worthwhile cause!
i think this should be in every jail it helps people dogs and the world
@Travis Miller seriously you gotta post that on a 5 yr old post thats got nothing to do with instagram?
Amen
Amen
My last rescue dog, Starsky, came from a program called Mixed Up Mutts, based out of Indiana. It was a program that allowed prisoners to train rescue dogs. Best dog I ever adopted. Came home knowing basic obedience, had no fear of people regardless of what they looked like, what they wore, tone of voice, etc. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough about programs like this. Teaching dogs and humans new tricks and fostering confidence and love for all involved. 🐾
I would gladly have my tax dollars go to funding more programs like this.
I'd gladly have my tax dollars to put dangerous killers out of their misery and give the families of the victims peace.
@Der Aua - What a horrendous thing to say. Did you even watch the video? The sheriff and co-creator of the program stated at 02:12 that all the funds come from the "inmate funds," which are profits made from the commissaries, so none of "your" tax dollars are being used, you misanthrope.
Don't you believe that people are capable of making positive changes in their lives? I do, and it's encouraging to see the men's empathy emerge and their commitmemt to the work they're doing to reform these dogs so they can be adopted to loving homes. The men get unconditional love from the dogs, and they feel validated. That brings about change in their lives, knowing they've succeeded at something, and that leads to continued improvement in their outlook and behaviour.
@@wholeshebang1 The question is not "are they capable of making positive changes in their lives" it is do they deserve to? In the case of most that answer may be yes but for some including some dangerous killers punitive punishment or death sentences seem more just than "rehabilitation", particularly to the victims.
@@kingfisher1638 there's no dangerous killers and the like im these kind of programs. There's safety measures. So it's absolutely great that inmates get this chance.
@@DerAua It's a jail, most of these people are not for murder
The feels are for reals.
Every prison needs to have a program with animals like this. Being around dogs and experiencing unconditional love changes people, and it would do so much good for the people in prison. It helps them grow as people, and it gives these dogs who would either be living on the streets or in a kill facility a home.
Definitely! Every single prison should have a program wirh some kind of animals….cats, dogs, horses…..any kind of animals helps wirh rehabilitation .
smartest thing ever.. Utilizing prisoners and maybe instilling a better future for them as well as the dogs!!!
Yea the majority become dog trainers
This is such a brilliant programme. It's a No-Brainer! It should be introduced into all the prisons - The Dog's get rehabilitated and the inmates learn to be calm, patient and know what unconditional love feels like which must change their out-look on life and become good citizen's when they are re-leased and the Dog's find a forever loving home thank to the heroes who made it possible.
And the prisoners get rehabilitated.
I can't imagine the hurt they go through when they have trained, loved, bonded become emotionally attached to the dogs...and then have to give them up knowing they'll never see them again. That breaks my heart.
it must break their hearts though when the dog gets adopted.
yes
redher I am sure it does, but all we have ever done stays with us for ever, so this guys will always know that they can make a life better, and I can bet the 2 dollars in my pocket that these fellas will, when they get out of jail, adopt another dog and save another life, as much as I bet that they do not regret one single second of having those dogs in their lifes. I know it must be heart breaking, but so is loving and letting go, the great thing is that love always changes you, and that is worth it!
Oh yes, I'm sure it's heart wrenching. But at the same time, they know the dog is going to a forever home where they will be loved. So they're really just sending them on their way, along their journey-that they have made happen. Still... Of curse I know they'll be sooo sad! Happy for them-but at the same time, they won't see their dog again. But I guess theynthey'll get a new dog. Who will surely steal his/her heart...
yes but they get new dogs
They know what they’re getting themselves into but I foster a lot of dogs and it’s always heartbreaking
Thanks to all the inmates for their efforts - they should be commended.
this program, I truly believe, does more to rehab those in jail than a few rounds of forced group therapy... It is amazing. I have felt the love and have been truly lifted up from low points in my own life by the strength and love afforded to me by my canine friends!
This is absolutely lovely. I can't imagine how much it must hurt when they get adopted, but this program is clearly turning around the lives of both the dogs and the people.
I think it's ok, because all the dogs are really cute and nice. So if one is gone, they will look forward to the next one.
Yeah it would be heartbreaking! I hope this helps the people in the program stay on the right track after so they can have their own dog to love for so so long the way they deserve
I think learning to properly deal with an emotional loss like that is probably a part of the growth these men experience. It might not be something all of them need to learn but I've certainly known criminals who needed that emotional skill set along with the responsibility and empathy that they'll learn from this program.
"just something natural inside you; you'll know when things are the way they're suppose to be . . . " --- very perceptive
This program is definitive proof that dogs of any breed, background and temperament can be rehabilitated and adopted into loving families. Belfast can learn a thing or two from this video, spread the word and help save Lennox!
I was watching a news show with a warden talking saying he had a prisoner that was a problem with guards and other inmates. Talked to him about traing dogs for disabled people. Told him the rules. No behaviour infractions etc. Your with the dog 24/7. I never had a problem with the inmate after that. He helps other inmates that are in the program with there dogs.
+Paula Allen (Paula's Place) wow thats truely amazing. this should definitely be done everywhere. we need to start trying to make this possible in every prison for sure. this will do so much good for both sides.
It’s the same with offering art therapy. They go from holding knives to drawing knives, instead.
'My name is Will Smith' LMAO that got me for some reason xD
Nemesi 😂😂 me too
Should be in the UK, too... as well as every state in the US. And every providence in Canada also.
This is a wonderful program! Both for the dogs, the inmates, and the future family that adopts the dog. It enriches the lives of the inmates. They have nothing to do in prison and some don’t have their family visit them. Plus, the dogs foster kindness, patience, and caring for someone else. And these dogs would otherwise be stuck in a cage waiting to be adopted. This should be in every prison!
great, I find myself happily grinning while watching this report. this is a great idea!
It brought tears to my eyes.
It's a win-win situation. How wonderful for EVERYBODY!
This such a wonderful program, really. They say, a person who likes dog is a good person. I think, in this program, this will show that these people being housed inside the prison also have a good side.
I now that wss the right thing but i well.?......wunt a dog NO COMENT !
The wisest most effective program I HAVE EVER SEEN
What a fantastic new show! So excited to see more
Oh my gosh. That gentleman with Petey! He just touched my heart so much. Made me cry hearing him say how proud he was to have "done something. Been successful." We all need to feel that in our lives. I pray God bless these inmates with renewed hope and continued purpose.
Fantastic show, what a great way to save dogs and people alike. This story needed to be told, thank you!
Wonderful job. I want to thank the inmates for having a wonderful heart ❤️ and help a dog. We can only save one at a time and one is better than none. 💋
I love the tone of voice that these men use when talking about their dogs. They are glowing! Dogs love us unconditionally. We find our humanity when we are around other animals 🐾🧡
What a brilliant program. I agree, it should most definately be nationwide.
I love this program. More states should institute this. It's good for the inmates and good for the dogs.
Awwwww this is awesome!! Seing the dogs so happy the inmates so happy, just joyful to watch. Great job everyone. I got teary too... Damn it!
Thanks to this video we are moving forward to help Gwinnett County jail with their wishlist via Amazon! We lucked into a Pit Bull this year and he IS an amazing addition to our pack 5 strong! Thanks to Sheriff Conway and the inmates making these lovies adoptable!
All jails should have this programme
I gotta find whoevers cutting onions in my house damn...
It's those damn onion ninjas.
I’m crying …. The most therapeutic and best things in life in life don’t change and they are still free. They come from the heart 💜.
this is so impressive! i live near gwinnett county, and for me to randomly find this video on youtube while looking for training tips -- this needs to be put on the news more and the program spread across the state. georgia has a terribly sad amount of abandoned dogs. we rescued two ~6 week old pups who were left in the small wooded area near our house, actually pretty close to the dekalb county jail. i am sharing this as much as i can! i hope there is one in every jail in the next few years!!
I honestly think these programs should be implemented in jails across the whole world. So many people in jail aren't really bad people, just people who have suffered and turned to a life of crime because they had nothing else. By teaching these dogs to behave, they are also learning skills, patience, and discipline to gain control of their own lives. At the same time, spending days with creatures that love you unconditionally, who don't judge you, don't care about your past, want nothing from you but food and love, they regain their self-esteem and realize their lives are just as worthy as these dogs'. Also, the pride that comes from that sense of accomplishment when you suceed at something, like getting these pups to do tricks.
One of the few videos that are worthy to see them all
This should be in EVERY JAIL AND PRISON! Help the dogs get a second chance and the prisoners gain a sense of meaning and responsibility. This is awesome for both! Plus a family gets a new fur friend.
What a great series and an incredible cause!
What a wonderful program!!
A truly Wonderful program for these men and their dogs ! Both can give and receive love.. what better way to heal !
What a wonderful program, it's a win win situation for dogs and men
Second chances for the dogs, and for the trainers, I wish my country had something like this!
+Jose Guzman u should definitely try to do something to make possible. its an amazing idea and that could change a bunch of lives and it could be because of u if try to make possible.
+Jose Guzman im gonna try to do something for the prison my cousins in. i dont know how but im definitely gonna look into it:)
This is an awesome story. I love this.
Made me happy and made a tear appear! So nice to see this video thanks.
That's amazing to hear! Thank you for sharing that, LittleMsReshiram. Definitely come back to let us know when you adopt
Can I like this a hundred times? As an adult, I've rescued ten dogs, all young adults, adults, and seniors. A few were neglected, a few were abused, and my latest dog, a wolfhound mix, was almost impossible to train the first year. But all of my dogs were memorable, deeply loved. I'm not a dog trainer, but a builder and a weekend hiker and canoeist. My dogs are almost always on the job with me. The training session is 24/7. All were trained to stay close by, hke off lead, and be gentle with strangers and unknown dogs.
Many of the dogs wind up in shelters because they weren't properly trained, because their owners didn't know how to train them. If you have a dog that is getting into trouble, spend some time with it. Start with the basics, sit and stay, and move up. Work a bit every day, and exercise the dogs every day. Be consistent, never hit, and only raise your voice if the dog is in actual danger.
I've read about these jail dog rescue programs before. Seems like they save the trainers, the dogs, the future owners, and the general public who will come into contact with well trained dogs.
A win win win situation: for the animals, the inmates and the people who adopt the dogs later. So easy. So great. Hope other jails will follow.
This is heartbreaking!!!
What a great idea. I wish they could keep their dogs.
if they kept their dogs then more couldn't dogs couldn't be spared by being put down..u have to look at it that way plus the dogs get their forever homes
This is amazing all other jails including UK jails should take a leaf from their book and help dogs all over especially when it helps rehabilitate the dogs and the people its amazing
Am 100% in favor of making inmate/animal socializing programs available everywhere.
Just super!! :-) all jails should have this program
Thank you for helping save these animals and for helping rehab both human and animals this warmed my heart you guys rock keep it up may the gods bless you all
Fantastic program! It’s making a positive impact in our society!
This is amazing. Animals bring out the best in everyone. They’re pure of heart, and love without condition. Dogs are called man’s best friend for a reason.
You guys are doing an amazing job those dogs are so obedient
So awesome- so many dogs in kill shelters in GA. Hopefully this program will spread and lives can be saved - both dogs and inmates
Prisons across the nation need to have programs like this. I’d happily sponsor a program like this in my local prison
Butch Conway , Is the VERY BEST MAN TO BE OUR SHERIFF FOREVER !!! I WILL VOTE FOR YOU !!! Anyone that Loves and saves their life are WONDERFUL !!
Agreed, glad he's our Sheriff.
Great!! I hope he is still!
This is such an awesome program, both for the dogs and the inmates!
It isn't obvious to you that they really don't care about the money? They truly love the experience. Stop telling yourself stories. This is beautiful. Hands down.
Wonderful! My Sister and a close friend each adopted a sweet dog from the Prison Pups and Pals at Tomoka Correctional in Daytona Beach, Florida. I was there with my sister for the "graduation ceremony" when she adopted adorable Starla, and later our friend adopted sweet Kona. We met and spoke to the young inmates who had trained and loved the dogs. Its a remarkable program and everyone wins, the dogs, their inmate friends and the dog's new family!
THIS is the kind of thing prison should be used for.
exactly
I wanted that one guy to be able to keep Queenie, I don't know why. They just had such a great bond.
This is a wonderful program. I get so tired of our prisons being these profit-motivated dumping grounds where people go to be chewed up by the system. They pay for their crimes, but let's rehabilitate them and make them actually mean something in society! This program can give them that. It won't just save more dogs, it might just save some humans too.
Every time I watch one of these it's just total waterworks.
Another great program, dogs are a privilege x
Love Love Loooove this show!!!
Animal programs with prisoners makes hero's out of the prisoners!
heroes, even...
My family business has been a psychiatry office for 15 years. We have patients who need support dogs like this. Pity that it’s not a national or global training program as it helps both the dogs and the people (all stakeholders) who are involved.
Playboy is such a good boy😭😭❤
Handsome puppy dog
Nice to see such great work being done .
I agree! This program should be in every prison around the country!
This is amazing☺☺☺godbless you guys.
brilliant idea
Awwwwwwwwww lump in throats and welled up eyes this is great story
Petey is so cute!!! He looks like wishbone the Star dog!!! I bet he did get adopted fast!❤ and gosh playboy the pittie is absolutely adorable ❤ I love a big squishy pittie!!!
This type of program saved a Belgian malinois who was self mutilating. She had been in a shelter for months locked up 23 hours a day. Unsurprisingly she was stressed, the dog was sent to one of these programmes. After treatment for an ear infection,lice , nails clipped and a thorough bath/groom; she was named Jesse and trained as k9 drug detection dog. She went down to Utah and now works with their department of corrections.
We need this program at every prison as well as SERVICE DOG TRAINING so that there won't be a shortage of service dogs for those who need one. I have several patients who either need one or will need one, yet don't have the money to purchase a trained service dog and the waitlist for a donated service dog is long. Please support Prison Pet Partnerships in your area and contact your local prison and advocate for them to start one. Also, volunteer to help these programs, including becoming a foster family for transitioning service and paroled dogs.
the off-leash heel was impressive
What a wonderful story all round. The inmates are fantastic with the dogs. I hope that the community also accepts these men when they get out of prison. I'm sure many of them could become trainers and do other animal related jobs.
These skills are truly valuable! Never underestimate a dog trainer ❤️🐶😉
What an awesome and helpful idea this is for all involved
I know its sad listening to them talk about the dogs getting adopted but I genuinely think that it could also contribute to emotional strength and stability learning to let something or someone you care for go when it is beneficial for them to go. Not everyone in jail needs to learn that skill set but I can see it being incredibly beneficial despite being difficult and sad
This is a win win. Inmates rescuing dogs, dogs rescuing inmates. I believe there's a connection between a dog and a person. This program gives inmates a purpose and a human touch which they don't usually have in jail. Everyone needs a connection to something that loves them. Heartbreaking when the dogs graduate from the program and the inmates have to say goodbye.
great story.
JUST BEAUTIFUL!
We need more of this in our prisons today.
WOW! I live next to this County and drive by it every day. Never knew they did this. I actually know someone in GCJ and I am glad they are doing this. Way to go Gwinnett.
He should not be in jail for possession of cocaine. He needs to be in rehab not jail WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT USING MY TAX DOLLARS FOR THIS BULLSHIT. ugh we need a better system folks also don't hand out life sentences to burglars.
I live in SC wish they would do something like this
What a wonderful idea!
That was really good to watch! Melted my heart
Yes agreed.. It should be in every jail and prison.. To help the dogs and the inmates...
This reminds me of when my younger brother Patrick and I got a black Labrador retriever Pitbull mix named Maggie from the Oregon humane society back on June 22nd 2013 she was 9 years old we had her for 5 wonderful years until August 20th 2018 when she was 14 years old she passed away from cancer😢💔 and then 2 years later later my younger brother Patrick passed away from a heart attack in his sleep from a alcohol overdose on August 2nd 2020 he was just 28 years old when he passed away 😢💔
I truly believe what they are doing is wonderful. The inmates are employed in a constructive task, hopefully finding purpose and structure in a tough place and a dog is saved from certain death.
If I wasn't living at the other side of the world, I'd adopt a dog from there in a heartbeat.
The length of this video is AWESOME!!!!!!
breaks my heart... wish all of them could find homes. not their faults that they end up in the shelters...
Dude i would legit watch queenie and her trainer. They are so interesting to watch and he trained her so well like my dog cant do half the stuff she can
We have the Paws and Stripes program in our local jail!
Such a touching story on how to LOVE transforms🐕❤