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| Inmates Handle Dogs To Prepare For Adoption |
| By columbiamissourian.com |
| Published: 03/04/2011 |
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CHARLESTON — Derek Holmes takes his role as dog handler serious. The Southeast Correctional Center offender recently purchased the "Dog Bible." The canine reference book aids Holmes and his cellmate and fellow dog handler Ricky Kidd in adjusting the training of their chihuahua mix, Lil' Bill, to meet the needs of the dog training program, Puppies for Parole. In September, Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston became the ninth prison in Missouri to implement the program that started on Feb. 1, 2010. It offers selected offenders an opportunity to train dogs rescued from animal shelters and animal advocate groups. Offenders learn skills that assist in their rehabilitation, and their work ultimately produces dogs that are more adoptable. Read More. |
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