So as most of you know, I work in a prison. And as some of you already know, I have recently become a coordinator for our Puppies for Parole program. The program consists of taking dogs who need a second chance from local shelters and pairing them with inmate handlers for an eight week training course. Once the cycle ends, the dogs are adopted out into new loving homes and then we get new dogs. It is a wonderful program as it gives these dogs a chance to find happy forever homes, and it also gives the offenders a sense of purpose while serving their sentences. Dogs certainly brighten up an enviornment that is angry and sad. They bring happiness to a place with gloomy old brick buildings and acres of razor wire. 

Obviously I feel as this was my calling and I have been really happy since I've started as a coordinator with the program. It's a lot of extra work (I don't get paid for) ..but I find it extremely rewarding. 

Here's our dogs this cycle!

This is the only dog on A side (the prison is split between A and B side) and he's the dog assigned to my offender handlers. He is a beagle mix and just about the sweetest dog there is. So loving and I am already attached! Bo is actually set to be adopted by our warden's daughter. 

Here is Mz. Red! She is a pitbull/german shepherd mix. Very shy, but she's coming along. 

This guy is one of my favorites. His name is Blaze and he's a shepherd mix. 

This is Birdie. She's a beautiful pitbull mix and really smart.

This is Meredith! She's just a puppy and is so adorable, with the brightest prettiest eyes. 

Awww poor Birdie!  I hope that she does get adopted by the offender that's about to be released.  I think it would be good for the both of them!