A Unique, Inspirational Prison Dog
Training Program
SAVING MORE THAN DOGS SINCE 2007
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- EMERGENCY NEEDS
- BRAIDEE
- LUCY BELLE
- JERZY
- WANTED: FOSTER HOMES
- PLEASE HELP BUY DOG FOOD!
- WE GIVE YOU THANKS
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If you haven't heard, across the nation shelters are overflowing. One reason is folks adopted pets when they themselves were "sheltering" due to Covid-19 and now find themselves back to work and/or traveling and can no longer handle the responsibility of a pet. In addition, the rising inflation rates have caused others to move somewhere that doesn't allow pets or perhaps they can no longer afford the food and medical care required to be responsible pet owners. Whatever the reason, the reality is an adopted or fostered dog creates space for new dogs to come in, with the ultimate result being that pet lives are saved.
Paws in Prison brings in dogs from rural kill shelters with low adoption rates. Our staff brought in additional dogs in May to help with the serious shelter overcrowding problem. This has, however, also created more dogs in 1-Charlie (the dog dorm) in the Lockhart prison than we normally accommodate. More dogs for the program means more dog food, training supplies, and medical care, stretching our finances.
The best solution is to find homes for our dogs as soon as their training is complete. This doesn't necessarily mean adoption, because as many of you know, we work hard to find the right home for each of our dogs and we never want to rush the adoption process. Foster homes, as you will read about further on, are another wonderful way to help save more dogs.
Currently, we have a wonderful group of dogs available for adoption, but there are 3 in particular who have been in prison the longest - wonderful dogs who will be the perfect pet for the perfect family. One idea is if you can't adopt or foster a dog, you can sponsor one of the following dogs by donating to their $325 adoption fee. This gift will be passed on to whoever is the perfect fit to give these dogs a permanent home. Go to the website DONATE page and in the comment section, note which dog you would like to sponsor. We will update the website with the current adoption fee for each of these special dogs along with your first name as a sponsor. You can read about each one in the following articles.
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Hi, I’m Braidee and I am a BEAUTIFUL 61 lb girl boxer mix! Just look at my gorgeous shiny coat, my beautiful brown eyes, and my sweet face. I do everything big! I learn big, I play big, and I love big! Forget those boring obedience skills; I breezed through those a long time ago. Now I’m on to bigger and better things like tricks, running through tunnels, and scent work, just to name a few. I’ll even jump through hoops for you. My handlers want you to know that I go into my crate without prompting. But I want you to know that I love to play with balls, any kind of toys, and I really like a good snuggle with my peeps. Hurry up and fill out an application for me, because I’m ready to spread some of my big fun-loving self around.
Braidee is a strong young dog, and will probably do best with an experienced dog owner or family. She is very picky with dog friends - some dogs she doesn't like in the program. If you have an active lifestyle, you would really enjoy her! Sport dog enthusiasts should consider her!
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I’m about a year-old terrier mix, but I'm already quite a smart young lady. I know all my obedience skills and some cute tricks as well. My hobbies are watching TV, playing with squeaky toys, playing in the water, and just about anything that you can do in the prison "dog park." But let’s face it, anything with the word "prison" in front of it isn’t as fun as the places you can take me after I become your fur baby! I’m not gonna say I love all dogs cuz I’m picky about whom I hang with so it would probably be best if I'm the only dog in your home. I like my crate and snuggling up with my handlers, but I want a home and a forever person to snuggle with! We could have so much fun together! I'm about 50 lbs and I'm ready for you to spring me out of this joint and take me home for more love!
Lucy Belle needs a strong leader who is patient and kind. She gets along with some, but not all of our dogs. If you are looking for that special dog who will be your constant, loyal companion and stand by you through thick and thin, Lucy Belle's the one for you!
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I'm Jerzy, a 4-year-old 50-pound German Shepherd mix. The saying "man's best friend" was made for me. I have the silkiest coat that you've ever run your fingers through, and you will want to because my favorite pastimes are good ole fashioned belly rubs and being brushed. I have the sweetest disposition and everyone in the dog dorm thinks I'm their best friend, humans and dogs alike. I am a happy-go-lucky very affectionate girl. My peeps say that I have a way of knowing when they need a little extra lovin'. Guess I've just got that intuition, ya know? Not to brag, but I am extra smart and blew through my basic curriculum with flying colors, and have gone on to learn some fun tricks. Playful AND snuggly describes me to a T!! I have great indoor manners and enjoy crate time. My leash skills are awesome, making me a spectacular walking or jogging companion. I'm a rare breed of part active dog and part couch potato. I just want a FOREVER FAMILY TO CALL MY OWN! Come on, help me make parole! Hurry up and come get me!
Jerzy was adopted by a lovely family with cats, but of course, we don't have cats in prison to test our dogs with them. We now know she DOES NOT play well with cats and was returned the next day, even though the family was crazy about her! So if your home is cat-free, we would LOVE for Jerzy to get the forever home she deserves.
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Paws in Prison is a great place for saving and training dogs but sometimes a dog overstays their time in the prison dog dorm with no adoption. There is no rhyme or reason to this phenomenon but it happens to even the best dogs.
We need to allow some of the long-term dogs the opportunity to interact with the outside world so they can be adopted faster than they might be if they continue to remain stagnant in the prison. By fostering a dog, you’ll provide the necessary adjustment period from life in a prison environment to a home environment. Providing a comfortable temporary home will also provide us with information about the dog's in-home behavior and plays a crucial role in helping us find them the perfect forever home.
Here are a few reasons why you should consider being a foster home:
1. You are helping with shelter overcrowding
2. There is no long-term commitment
3. Our dogs are house trained, crate trained, and know basic obedience skills
4. If you already have a dog, he/she has an opportunity to make a new fur friend
5. You become more a part of the Friends of Paws in Prison community
6. Volunteering provides many mental health benefits for you
7. Your heart will grow 3 sizes
It’s true, foster dogs will fill your heart. You love them, nurture them, help them grow, and help us find the perfect forever family for them when you share with us what you learn about them in your home. Please go to the Volunteer Application page to start the fostering process today!
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Meet AJ, one of the newest rescues in the prison. Look at that adorable face! He is probably a mix between a Catahoula Leopard Dog and a Border Collie. This adorable pup is only about 4 months old, weighs 31 lbs, and is the youngest fur baby in our program right now. His training should be complete in early July.
Because AJ is still a puppy he needs puppy food. All our other dogs are on adult dog food which was generously donated to us last year by a corporate donor. Unfortunately, that food has now expired and has begun to spoil, so we are in the process of replacing all our dog food supplies and purchasing more. Because of this situation, we have decided we cannot store large quantities of food that we can't use up before the expiration date. Using expired food could create health issues for our precious dogs. Because of this new situation, we will be replacing our food regularly rather than storing large donated amounts with expired or close to expiring dates (which is sometimes the case with donated food) to keep it from spoiling again before we are able to use it. We can also make certain the food we buy is good quality and the same consistant brand for all the dogs.
Like everything else, pet food prices have greatly increased! Because we are a small nonprofit, situations like this make a major hit on our finances, especially with the increased dog food prices. We are grateful if some of you in our community would make a special donation specifically for dog food by making a note to that effect when you check out in the "note" section of your donation. Monthly donations that we know we can count on are really a blessing to us.
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We're sorry if we omitted any names from those of you who have helped us in any capacity in the month of MAY 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.
Debbie B, Pamela O, Kevin R, Laurie S, Lily E, Daniel H, Penny L, Valarie G, Marcus L, Christina P, Annie B, Shelly R, Debbie M, Jennifer K, Diana S, Emily S, Amazon Smile, Facebook Birthday Fundraiser, Benevity Fund Donor, I Live Here I Give Here Donor
Because of YOU, we are SAVING MORE THAN DOGS!
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Mailing Address:
1711 S Colorado ST., Suite E-204,
Lockhart, Texas 78644
Phone: (833) 341-3523
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