Results: Everyone Deserves A Second Chance
Published on 04/18/2017
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DAWGS in Prison (DAWGS is an acronym for Developing Adoptable dogs With Good Sociability), a program at the Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka, Florida, takes in unwanted and often abused dogs. Inmates socialize them and train the dogs in basic obedience, so they'll be able to fit into new families when they are adopted. Inmates who participate in the program learn skills as trainers and handlers, and live with the dogs in a special work camp. The program benefits both the inmate/trainers and the dogs, both who get a new chance in life and a new sense of purpose. Do you think a program like this sounds like a great idea?
Excellent idea
51%
1074 votes
Fairly good idea
23%
480 votes
Sounds like a bad idea to me
4%
90 votes
Not sure
21%
451 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
10 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.19% | 4 | |
| U | 0.05% | 1 |
| Inmates who are found to be suited to this programme | 0.05% | 1 |
| perhaps with careful selection and supervision of the inmates involved | 0.05% | 1 |
| no | 0.05% | 1 |
| sounds like a good idea as long as the dogs are being treated in a safe and healthy way. | 0.05% | 1 |
| as long as they do not hurt the animals | 0.05% | 1 |
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This program is only one of several programs that give inmates a chance to develop new skills, bond with animals and perhaps develop a usable skill once they are released. How many of these programs have you heard about?
Prison Pet Partnership Program at Washington State Corrections Center for Women. Launched in 1981, prison inmates are trained to raise puppies, socialize them, and train them for service to disabled people. The dogs come from animal shelters. Those that don't quite make the grade to work as a service dog are trained in obedience and offered to the public for adoption. The program also serves as vocational training for inmates, who can earn certification in pet training and grooming.
16%
337 votes
Luther Luckett Correctional Complex in LaGrange, Kentucky, ran Camp Canine, which soon moved to the larger Kentucky State Reformatory. Dogs from animal shelters are sent to the camp to be trained by correctional center inmates, in the hope of being adopted
8%
170 votes
A volunteer organization called Cuddly Catz began a program at Larch Corrections Center in Yacolt, Washington, in 2011 to rehabilitate cats at the prison. Cats that were considered un-adoptable because of behavior issues were diverted to Larch instead of being euthanized.
7%
138 votes
The federal Bureau of Land Management is working with the Arizona Department of Corrections and Colorado Correctional Industries in a program called WHIP—the Wild Horse Inmate Program. The program is supervised by professional horse trainers, who teach inmates the art of gentling and training horses. Horses are available for adoption after they've completed the program.
7%
146 votes
Inmates at the Norfolk County Jail in Dedham, Massachusetts, have an opportunity to work with raccoons, foxes, birds, and other animals in need at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth.
3%
55 votes
The nationwide program Puppies Behind Bars works with several correctional facilities to train dogs from an early age in one of two careers. Some dogs are raised and trained to be service dogs for wounded veterans, while others are trained to detect explosives
8%
171 votes
Knew about all of therm
4%
78 votes
Knew none of these
69%
1459 votes
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The House With A Heart Senior Animal Sanctuary, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was started by Sherry Lynn Polvinale and her husband in 2006, to give older, unwanted senior pets a home and love in their golden years. For nearly thirty years, the couple had been rescuing dogs and cats that people gave up due to their advanced years and health problems. It got too difficult to find good homes for these aging pets, so the couple decided to start their retirement home for these pets. Her husband has since passed away, but Sherry continues the home, along with about 55 volunteers who come in to take care of the pets. What do you think of this idea?
What an amazing idea and what a wonderful woman
46%
970 votes
Great idea, but I would not want my pet to go there -- prefer to care for them at home
16%
327 votes
Not sure about this
22%
456 votes
I don't like this idea
5%
113 votes
Good idea, but I'd worry about how it's run and reguklated
11%
226 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
13 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| 0.38% | 8 | |
| NA | 0.10% | 2 |
| By | 0.05% | 1 |
| A | 0.05% | 1 |
| as long as the animals are protected | 0.05% | 1 |
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Research tells us that companion animals, such as cats and dogs, can help improve the physical and mental health, provide friendship for lonely seniors, and help reduce depression in our aging population. However, sometimes caring for a younger animal can be tiring and difficult for seniors. Many programs have paired seniors with senior pets, dogs and cats that have already been trained, and are often more calmer and gentler. Seniors For Seniors Pet Adoption Program, which pairs seniors over 60 years of age with mature pets, is only one of many programs. Have you heard of similar programs in your area?
Yes
21%
443 votes
Not sure
28%
599 votes
No
49%
1027 votes
Actually participate in one
2%
36 votes
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