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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
| September 10, 2023

A dog’s unswerving devotion and unconditional love might be one of the world’s most purifying forces.

 

This makes perfect sense when we consider how bringing dogs and prisoners together has a strong impact. Since 1939, “Leader Dogs for the Blind” has used dogs to aid in prison rehabilitation, according to this inspiring idea. And it certainly appears to be a no-lose situation!

 

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This initiative, which is funded by several generous sponsorships, allows prisoners to produce hundreds of puppies each year while teaching them to become service dogs. This not only gives the inmates a sense of purpose, but it also decreases their chances of recidivism upon release. What truly sticks out, though, is the strong emotional connection that has been formed between the prisoners and the pups!

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This program, which is sponsored by numerous generous contributors, allows prisoners to breed hundreds of puppies every year while also educating them how to become service dogs. This not only gives the convicts a sense of purpose, but it also lowers their chances of reoffending upon release. The strong emotional bond that has been formed between the inmates and the pups stands out most!

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This outstanding program aims to reintegrate offenders into society as valuable assets, rather than seeing them as a hated liability. The inmates never feel alienated from society while learning how to train dogs for the real world since they are never alone. This is rehabilitation in its most pure form, and it has improved the lives of millions of people – both inside and outside prison walls!

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