Australian Prisoners Rehabilitate Retired Greyhounds

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Thanks to the HeraldSun.com.au for this article.

Prisons go to the dogs
April 24, 2008 12:00am

RETIRED greyhounds are getting a second chance at life - in prison. More than 20 racing dogs, who would otherwise have been put down, have been rehabilitated as domestic pets at Dhurringile prison, near Murchison.

The Prison Pet Partnership is working so well it is being set up at three other low-security country jails: Beechworth, Tarrengower and Langi Kal Kal.

Corrections Victoria and the Greyhound Adoption Program started the trial at Dhurringile last September.

Prisoner Paul, who is doing time for defrauding the Commonwealth, hopes to adopt one of the dogs himself when he is released in June.

“I’ve been with the program since it started and had Dougie until he went to new owners last week, so now I’ve got Troy,” he said.

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1. 4/25/08 at 8:07 am Angela
   

   A powerful story, indeed. I know of a similar program in Nevada that pairs female inmates with shelter dogs who need additional training and care in order to become adoptable. It’s called “Pups On Parole” and seems to be making a tremendous difference. Thanks for sharing stories like this!

2. 4/25/08 at 2:55 pm WolfGirl
   

   These programs are fantastic. Gives everyone a second chance…can’t ask for a better opportunity. Great post!

3. 4/25/08 at 4:22 pm Kathy & the Furkin
   

   I think a program like this is wonderful! And the Greyhounds certainly deserve a second chance. Glad to hear it is working well for prisoners and furkin.

4. 4/25/08 at 9:10 pm Sharna *2000-Sep2007*
   

   What a wonderful program. I have heard of it being done in the US but didnt think they would do it here in Australia. It’s very good to see!

5. 5/5/08 at 8:46 pm patty
   

   Greetings,

   I’m currently working on a book about the prison dog programs in the United States—many of the same ones featured in Animal Planet’s Cell Dogs—and dozens more. It is a comprehensive look into the programs and the healing, hope, love, rehabilitation and redemption experienced by canines and humans alike.

   If you know of a prison dog program or rescue organization involved in these great projects, or of a successful adoption story, or other interesting story..please let me know. I interviewed hundreds of people, dozens of programs initially, and I’m open to new info as well.

   I have created a web site and blog, which will be added onto continuously—and I’m open to featuring new stories as well.

   Please pass the word around—and visit us at:

   http://www.prisondogsbook.com

   Thank you–

6. 6/3/08 at 4:24 am kate
   

   How fantastic - rehabilitation all round - a brilliant idea!
   We should try it here.

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