By Eleanor Fulton | Office Assistant
Two of our Project POOCH Youth recently passed the Basic Canine Specialist Exam, which then qualifies them to work with animals upon their release from corrections. Shawn, who received his certification, is now very much in-demand as a worker in doggie daycare. This program is critical in providing employment opportunities for the youth.
We are seeing an influx of older dogs into our program. All of our dogs come from other shelters, and we have recently taken in an 8-year old Labrador Mix and a 6-year old Terrier Mix. The terrier has medical issues, which is giving the youth a hands-on opportunity to work with and understand the needs of senior dogs.
We are thrilled to announce that Peanut, one of our long-time POOCH dogs, who was in the kennel for over a year, has found a loving home. Peanut now lives with two other POOCH dogs, and is thriving. We never lose hope in finding the right home for dogs, and Peanut is living proof.
The skills and responsibility learned through Project POOCH reach far outside the scope of pet care. Many of the released youth profess that working with the dogs has helped them to become better fathers. The lessons learned behind bars cultivate success beyond corrections.
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