By Daniela Caride Publisher
| This 7-minute video from NEADS – Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans is a gem. It tells the story of yellow Lab Buddy, a service dog whose training has been financed by a woman who lost her son in Iraq; Buddy’s trainer, an inmate; and the war veteran who got Buddy.
Over 80 puppies raised in NEADS’ Prison PUP Partnership have been placed as service dogs so far. Prison dogs get trained in half the time as dogs raised in foster homes because of the higher level of training they receive from inmates. |
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Jespah, the snow Lab. (Photo courtesy of Jespahjoy on Flickr)
Great story. It's a win win for everyone. I'm sure being around dogs, helps the prisoners' self esteem.
agree, Michele
Did you see how emotional the inmate was by seeing Buddy go? I'm sure the dogs bring the best in them.
daniela you publish very touching cat and dog stories, thx for sharing
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