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Dog Is Put Into Inmate’s Jail Cell, Inmate Sees The Dog And ‘Swiftly’ Grabs Him

By: Dee Michaels
Dee Michaels is a passionate and accomplished writer, renowned for his heartwarming and engaging stories on IHeartDogs.com.Read more
| June 14, 2022

A dog’s unwavering devotion and unselfish love might be one of humanity’s most purifying forces.

 

This makes perfect sense when we consider the power of mixing dogs and prisoners. Since 1939, “Leader Dogs for the Blind” has utilized canines to assist in jail rehabilitation, according to this inspiring concept. And it certainly appears to be a win-win situation!

 

Image Source/Story Credit:   Leader Dogs For The Blind Channel via YouTube Video

Inmate volunteers are helping to expand the program, which is funded by numerous generous contributions. Prisoners learn how to become service dogs while also producing hundreds of puppies each year.

This not only offers the inmates a sense of purpose, but it also lowers their chances of recidivism upon release. What stands out most, though, is the strong emotional bond that has developed between them and the pups!

Image Source/Story Credit:   Leader Dogs For The Blind Channel via YouTube Video

This program, which is sponsored by a variety of generous contributors, allows inmates to breed hundreds of puppies every year while also teaching them how to become service dogs. This not only gives the criminals a sense of purpose, but also reduces their risk of recidivism when they return home. The strong emotional bond that has developed between the prisoners and the pups stands out most!

Image Source/Story Credit:   Leader Dogs For The Blind Channel via YouTube Video

This remarkable initiative tries to restore offenders into society as assets, rather than perceiving them as a despised liability. The inmates are never alone while learning how to train dogs for the real world since they will never feel alienated from society.

This is rehabilitation in its most fundamental form, and it has helped millions of people across the world — both inside and outside jail facilities!

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