Tennessee Inmates Train Service Dogs for People in Need
A Tennessee prison program is changing lives, both inside and outside prison walls.
Inmates at three state prisons are training service dogs for people in need, giving recipients life-changing support while giving inmates a chance to give back.
The dogs help with daily tasks like medication reminders, emotional support, and mobility assistance.
At graduation ceremonies, inmates pass the leash to the dogs’ new owners, an emotional moment that highlights the impact of the program on everyone involved.
For many, it’s more than dog training, it’s hope, healing, and second chances.
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