This is a win-win program.
The prisoners who train the puppies to be service dogs win, because they rediscover their humanity. They discover love that most of them never knew.
The puppies win because they are cherished companions during their puppyhood, and beloved companions after they graduate. In turn, they save – in the sense of redeeming – lives while they are being trained. Love is surely reflected in love.
The final owners, wounded soldiers, win by having dogs that have been raised and trained with love and dedication. The dogs give the soldiers their lives back. They give families their dads and moms back.
These Oprah interviews with Glen Close are spot-on. You might want to have tissues handy.
Part I
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