Puppies Behind Bars is a non-profit organization based in New York, NY, that has been dedicated to building bridges and creating common ground for over 25 years. Through their unique program, incarcerated individuals are trained to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, as well as facility dogs for police departments and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement.
By entering prison at just 8 weeks old and living with their incarcerated puppy-raisers for approximately 24 months, these puppies not only become well-loved and well-behaved dogs but also teach their raisers the importance of contributing to society. Puppies Behind Bars relies on the support of dedicated volunteer sitters who play a crucial role in socializing the pups and helping them develop into working dogs that bring hope, pride, independence, and security to those they serve.
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