From Corrections1:
MARION, Ill. — Through a collaboration with St. Francis Community Animal Rescue, incarcerated individuals are learning to care for and train rescue dogs, creating life-changing experiences for both man and animal.
Diane Daugherty, President of the St. Francis Board of Directors, described the program as a win for everyone involved.
“It’s awesome. We’ve been at it for 15 months, and we just graduated the fifth class at Marion,” Daugherty said. “The dogs are there for 12 weeks, and the inmates apply to be part of the program.” Continue reading >>>
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