A Unique, Inspirational Prison Dog
Training Program
SAVING MORE THAN DOGS SINCE 2007
Issue 36 - JULY 2023
IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Meet Pocket!
  2. Safety for your Dogs on July 4
  3. Congratulations Ms. Sylvia!
  4. We give you thanks.
  5. We're looking for you to adopt us!
1. Meet Pocket


Just click on the photo to the right to see a 57 second video of Pocket's wonderful training.

Video credit: Nikki Preston-Sawyer
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION​
​POCKET: AY Chihuahua! Can you believe how lucky you are to have found me? My name is Pocket and I am a 4-year-old, 17-pound male Chihuahua mix. I came to Paws in Prison on Valentine’s Day and was a little ruff-looking since I was attacked on the streets of Lockhart. People say it was ‘coons' or mean dogs, but I don’t want to think about that anymore! Now that my bumps, scabs, and emotional wounds are healing, I am becoming the happy-go-lucky dog I was meant to be. I have made a lot of new friends and really like playing with the other dogs and learning all of my basic obedience skills, getting potty trained and crate trained. If you are ready for a sweet boy who wants to snuggle up to you, fill out an application real soon! There is just one tiny catch! I forgot to tell anyone in prison that I am afraid of men until I get to know them, and it might take a couple of weeks. So if your family is willing to give me some time to get comfortable with your men, I'm your guy! Please pick me!

If you are interested in adopting Pocket, fill out an
ADOPTION APPLICATION or contact ADOPTIONS@PAWSINPRISON.COM
2. Dog Safety on July 4
The July 4th holiday can not only be dangerous for your dog but create fear and stress. The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that fireworks, picnics, cookouts, and other Fourth of July traditions can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. Why? Up to half of dogs react fearfully to thunderstorms and fireworks, according to owner surveys, and the Fourth of July is among the most active time of year for pets to escape from their home. The sound of fireworks commonly causes dogs to panic and run away.

Desensitize Your Dog to Loud Sounds.
Play recordings of fireworks and thunder while you and your dog relax together. As the sounds play, toss your dog a treat. Fireworks may be fun for humans, but they are loud and the noise can be extremely scary for your dog. Before the firework displays get started, place your dog in a room where he/she is safe and relaxed. Block outside sights and sounds as much as possible by lowering the blinds and turning on noise that can help mute the outside sounds.

Turn on relaxing music to block out the firework noise. There is a great YouTube website (just skip the ad) with relaxing music that you can play loudly to drown out the noise outside. You can also play it when you leave the house or when they nap. You might also try homeopathic calming drops or CBD.

Keep Your Dog Inside in a Safe Space
Have a small comfortable area away from doors and windows, for example in a pantry or closet, where noise is muted. My dog Tater hides under the bed. Some dogs feel safest in a crate with their blankets, toys, and treats. Reconsider bringing your pet to a 4th of July party, even if it’s just next door. Should your dog escape, be sure he/she is easily identified. A microchip is important (Paws in Prison includes a microchip for all dogs adopted from us).



Knowing your dog is safe
will help you better enjoy this patriotic holiday!
3. Congratulation Ms. Sylvia!
Ms. Sylvia is one of those behind-the-scenes persons who does so many important tasks for Paws in Prison. She is the Administrative Assistant for the Paws in Prison director, Ms. Laria, but you'll find her making sure all the prison dogs' needs are met, transporting dogs to vet appointments, helping to place inmates in the program, doing dog application home visits, supporting the dog adoption process, transporting supplies to dog events, and too many other tasks to name here. Before joining the Paws in Prison program, she worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a parole officer for 19 years then eventually joined the Paws in Prison program after her retirement.
Last month Ms. Sylvia was honored by Management Training Corporation (MTC) for her community service to Paws in Prison. MTC is the company that manages the Coleman Unit in the Lockhart women's prison. Congratulations Ms. Sylvia - we couldn't do what we do without you!
The photo above shows Assistant Warden Foster (L) and Warden Artencio (R) presenting the 2022 Community Supporter of the Year certificate and plaque to Ms. Sylvia for her service to the community through her work with Paws in Prison.
4. WE GIVE YOU THANKS

We're sorry if we omitted any names from those of you who helped us in any capacity in the month of JUNE, but we do not always know the names of our Paws in Prison angels!

Please let us know who you are if we missed thanking you by sending an email to: Donations@pawsinprison.com so we can personally let you know how grateful we are for your help.

Cynthia A, Don and Margaret A, America Online Giving,
Carol R, Diane B, Tina P, Jennifer P, Susan O,
Michael D, Nikki P

Monthly Donations, no matter the size, help us know what we can count on each month. Thanks to the following folks who give recurring monthly donations:

Daniel H, Marcus L, Debbie M, Jennifer K, Debbie B,
Diana S, Shelly R, Heather W

Because of YOU, we are SAVING MORE THAN DOGS!
Mailing Address:
Friends of Paws in Prison
1711 S Colorado ST., Suite E-204,
Lockhart, Texas 78644
Phone: (833) 341-3523