Puppies Behind Bars program

• I just watched Oprah on Tivo and before the show was even over I had to run to my computer to share this heart felt story.  Oprah had five-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close on her show.  Glenn is a huge part of the Puppies Behind Bars program and they have started the DogTag program.  

• What is Puppies Behind Bars 

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  • Prison inmates and puppies may seem like an unlikely duo, but through the Puppies Behind Bars Program they have teamed up to change the lives of disabled veterans, children and people with disabilities across the country.

What is the Dog Tag Program?

 

• More and more soldiers are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with disabling injuries be it they suffered a physical injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI) or exhibit Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  It makes it difficult to cope with the challenges of daily life. For this reason, Puppies Behind Bars has started the Dog Tag program.  Under the DogTags Program inmates train puppies to become service dogs for soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.

The puppies live in prison with their incarcerated trainers. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society, rather than take from it.

“This is one of the smartest things I heard in a long time.  I believe this can do wonders for  everybody involved.  I am so excited and moved over this it’s just amazing work being done.”   I ran to my computer and purchased one of these chew toys listed below right before writing this.  I am always looking for a super tuff toy for my dog anyway she’s a SPCA Mixed 1/2 Pit & 1/2 Boxer so she tears everything I don’t think she will tear this to quickly.  I am happy it will help support this program which is doing such marvelous work to help our country.

• Red, White & Blue “Chewy Shoe” Supports Dogs Tags

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• FetchDog.com and Vibram have partnered with PBB to produce and market a patriotic dog toy that will support PBB’s Dog Tags: Service Dogs for Those Who’ve Served Us initiative. Beginning March 9Th, visit FetchDog.com to purchase this fabulously fun and durable dog toy–tested right here in PBB’s offices by our four-legged colleagues! $2 from the sale of each toy will help PBB provide service dogs for wounded Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans. CLICK HERE to buy the Dog Tags Chewy Shoe!

 If your want to donate more or don’t have a dog and don’t need this toy then please go  donate another way.  They really need all of us to back this program up, it’s the least we can do for people who have severed our country.  I also think it’s one of the best smartest things they can do with the prisoners.  It’s helping them feel human again and some really for the first time ever.  By having unconditional love I believe they will be much better people when released.  If you have a chance to watch some of these videos please do so and pass them on.  You’ll be very moved I know I sure am. 

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Click to see some of the cutest pictures of the puppies at work.

 Dog Tag Chewy Shoe $2 is donated to the Behind Bars Dog Tag Program.

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Just a quick note I wanted to mention.  If you happen to see a service dog please don’t try and touch or pet the dog.  The reason is they are working and we aren’t suppose to pet them like just your normal pet.  Please support this program and others programs similar to help our soldiers.  Thank you for reading and your support for our service men and women!

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