Prison inmates care for shelter dogs

[@dianepuri870]

what a beautiful beautiful story

[@jujubee90275]

I love how the man said, "it's like a human baby." Love it!!!

[@scottielover5415]

That made me cry. Yes, prisoners in jail have made mistakes, but people can turn their lives around, want to contribute and make the best of their time in jail. Everything I've researched this program is a win win.

[@nickbuckley4371]

Every dog is baby

[@juandemarko8348]

Dogs are literally humans oldest most trusted creatures, the human dog bond is ingrained in our nature.

[@paracite187]

This is the best Way to bring back a sense of life for both.

[@80bbygrl]

This needs to be implemented ALL over the US. Teaches empathy and love!!!

[@NickLaplante-u1l]

thats sounds like a good thing , the government wont allow this

[@kaychristensen4394]

Seeing these big burly men talking baby talk to their pups just melted my old heart! These gentlemen are learning unconditional love from these beautiful furry angels, because they are being loved--perhaps for the first time--by someone who has no hidden agenda and bears no judgment on the reason(s) their handlers are there. A true win-win! 💖

[@gurgamous]

the great thing about bringing these dogs into these men's lives is it helps them tap into their gentle, loving and fatherly side which they are usually far removed from when first arriving into confinement. it also helps them learn to be confident, responsible and loving leaders that then helps them develop self esteem and a mind set that seeks to serve others instead of themselves.

[@scottielover5415]

Greg, OMG! Well said! I agree with you 100%. Prison must be a lonely, unloved place, the dogs bring some life and love into their lives while (hopefully) they are trying to put their lives back together. Nothing softens a heart like a dog.

[@lolipanda2763]

Other: Prisoners are risky Prisoner: My dog lifted her paw. She is adorable

[@natashka1982]

They do screen them, they don't just give dogs to anyone

[@gunsmoke6463]

I thank all prisons need to do a dog program it would help the prisioners alot and the dogs

[@sebasrtrd]

Late reply but agreed

[@marcstov]

why do the inmates sound much more reasonable than a bunch of people I know on the outside?

[@soda8884]

This deserves more views

[@PapaBearCustomKydex2021]

Fantastic program for all involved. It's really nice to see these guys getting and giving the love!

[@willow3837]

WHOEVER CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA IS AMAZING.

[@jayyoung5423]

It's not my position to judge these inmates, but thank you all for the caring and respect you give to the less fortunate. Well done, you should be proud.

[@scottielover5415]

I am overwhelmed, brought to tears. This is wonderful for the prisoners and dogs. It's a win win all the way.

[@organicone654]

A program that all inmates should have a chance for.

[@KateSmiling]

I hope all of these men are successful at whatever they choose to do when gain their freedom. ❤️

[@angelica3744]

You guys caught that at 2:06, right? So powerful.

[@latinguy67]

u talking about the guy with what looks like a swastika on his arm?

[@kfamily381]

Yes!

[@parsnipmcgee329]

Pure, clear love shoves that racial division garbage aside.

[@mushroomman3790]

II U

[@masonf7332]

Angelica Guerrero sad part is that the guy most likely isn’t even racist... most of the white guys in prisons aren’t racist personally but join these white supremacist gangs in order to survive against the other gangs of race, they have no choice: shank or be shanked

[@jayyoung5423]

Thank you gentlemen, you will not be judged by me...thank you for the love and care for the less unfortunate.

[@Leeohlin89]

My heart... my god it’s just filled with so much incredible warmth.

[@motherfigure3505]

Yes, their is a God

[@kittykooky]

Wonderful gives humans and animals a sense of purpose. 🌷

[@cherrybomb7897]

It's great. It's so helpful to the dogs and the inmates. These dogs are getting shown love and the inmates are showing love.

[@mikeberray]

Maybe you have never known love: but love is always a part of YOU. Great video. HOPE

[@kathleenshabaan3806]

What a marvelous program !

[@annaalina6088]

This is a great program. Some might disagree since it is a prison and they should be punished for whatever crime but this gives them a chance to do something positive. They help dogs get homes and love. It teaches the prisoner responsibility, love and making them a better person.

[@cexir7759]

ANNA ALINA lol prison ain’t about punishment it’s about rehabilitation if that’s not what comes out of the place they’ll find them selves back there which happens more often then not doing these things is a great way to achieve that give them a taste of the outside world keeps them cool headed even something small like carrying for about will restore those broken bonds to life

[@natashka1982]

@@cexir7759 Life sentences are about removing dangerous people from society. Also prison is a punishment, hence why it's a prison. The harsh reality is intended for people to be aware of what happens when they mess up and not to do it again My husband is a felon and losing freedom taught him a lesson that he didn't like being locked up. It changed his life.

[@bethanysmith5856]

It helps so much with stress from both the inmates and their dogs. They get fun times, love and trust. And probably a better sense of community with their fellow inmates and the guards

[@vileindigo]

This is too precious. I love it.

[@ShabbyChicBoho]

Much love for everyone who treats animals in the best way possible.

[@ggtapz4746]

aww these inmates are nice to puppies / doggies

[@pets4prisoninmatesdepresse820]

Amazing leadership!

[@absenteeadvisor]

Some great people in the center, and they are doing good work. One of my dogs came from a prison training program. She's terrific, and her training was very good. Bless all of you.

[@dawnstrano4299]

Rich Thomas that is awesome! How’s your dog now since it’s been a year since you commented this???

[@breannachartier8090]

This warms my heart 🥰

[@andrealawler3687]

This is the most beautiful video!!

[@Stupidhaole808]

They have some badass boots for being inmates

[@butteredlicorice_user]

I love how dogs have forgiving hearts for the inmates. ❤

[@gailbrown2887]

This is a great program.

[@elainelat8067]

The best thing about this program is that both human and animal are able to show their true loving and caring selves. I think most prisoners are basically good people who weren't given much choice but to hold onto whatever they can to survive.

[@critie]

This is amazing. we need more of this for these people, train these dogs and have adoption and gives responsibility and helps inmates to solve issues with the dogs and how they can train the dogs and also help themselves. this is very important. i like this. Thank you to all of the inmates helping the animals and i hope everything works out which i know it will. Show these comments to them . please. they need to see this and how much i appreciate it.

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

You are so kind , you made me feel hopeful too now .

[@cinseddious2379]

Great idea. Animals can help people just as much as we help them. More prisons should do this and help sheltered abandoned animals. Would have a massive impact!!!

[@nickbuckley4371]

This is a fantastic program I trained my dog it was hard he was a pain but he is trained he is now me best friend

[@FireWrathAK]

This is also done by the Idaho Humane Society. IDAPI (Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho) dogs are some of the quickest dogs to get adopted even though few people wanted them before.

[@raizamariepalentinos2723]

Their program is amazing. I hope that we can do this here in our country.

[@motherfigure3505]

This is a wonderful program

[@ladylsacanada8837]

Wonderful idea!! Everybody wins!!

[@bjyokums]

What a great idea

[@seewise6383]

These inmates are really also learning a practical trade of handling dogs. Perhaps there will be an "Behind Bars- AKC Dog Show", for handlers of "Rescue Dogs"? I bet people would watch that on cable.

[@matthewrowe7912]

Such a good idea!

[@angieangie1257]

These tough guys showing their softer side on this babies... That's the magic of the animals... We all unintentionally just try so hard to gain their respect and love by giving them the same. And what's really great about this program is that these inmates are given what they really need by these dogs instead humans they were with before they became inmates... Sad background story for both, but a promising future...

[@ladyanime100]

I have no words. I don't know what to think of this

[@pintobeangaming1620]

And why would you dislike this throw your hands up wya

[@jewelseng9900]

Beautiful

[@PaticiaCoRmick]

This is nice for everyone

[@IzzyStuart960]

I would love to see what happens when an animal abuser gets sent to jail

[@alycewich4472]

From the little I know about these programs, only prisoners with clean records are allowed to participate. Not everyone is allowed to do so.

[@lorettakappen4941]

Now this is Love! I just pray for all in cells to get some good rest where you can really sleep, stop getting locked up it breaks my 💖 and 😘

[@Xaramelo2024]

They are nice to dogs

[@ilzegrina1424]

This is a terrific idea! Inmates need stimulation, otherwise, they become even more dangerous then when they walked in the prison considering some of them will be walking free again, who needs that?

[@charbelalam2648]

I disagree, I believe this will bring humanity back to them. Edit: i misunderstood. I do agree.

[@alycewich4472]

@@charbelalam2648 I think that's what Ilze is saying. That this helps both the animals and the prisoners.

[@charbelalam2648]

@@alycewich4472 i am stupid istg. Sorry xD

[@aznilsson]

Yeah this is awesome❤️

[@coolied2865]

This is a win win situation

[@makalabeckerleg1109]

Brilliant

[@threeinonetri-unitytv746]

why the inmate looks so clean and well dress. They all looking handsome

[@imalwaysright]

So awesome

[@eternity68]

Every prison should have this🥰

[@doratiscareno5856]

If they didn't know... LOVE B4...THEY KNOW IT NOW....👍

[@kfamily381]

Love this

[@sabrinacazares2417]

I fucking love dogs.

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

We need this in the UK..

[@qcjd96]

We need a law that states every home should have a dog. Mandatory

[@RewatchingguALL]

It is like a human baby and all children should have dogs growing up. Male and female.

[@rebeccacrawford912]

Great way to save abused animals and convicts and keep shelters NO KILL

[@doratiscareno5856]

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤...

[@SusieAnderson-bd5bq]

Unfortunately Iowa doesn't have programs like this...nothing that would be of help to the inmates...that's why we have so many returning to prison, over, and over. It's a shame that this state is so behind the times.

[@christinapeter1001]

Ich denke das tier nimmt den Menschen wie er/sie ist... Es kümmert sich nicht was er, sie getan hat .. Liebe zu ihm...

[@pintobeangaming1620]

Love it

[@chiya9644]

a prison or a hotel? i would like to live there

[@janetmiller2980]

Is this the same facility that has a cat program? It's a win win program for both the animals and the inmates. Perhaps more prisoners will be able to save animals in similar programs.

[@fatalcookie1619]

This is why I say and I will keep saying, WE NEED TO IMPLEMENT MORE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN US PRISONS. Other countries like Sweden, Norway and Poland have reforming programs in which inmates learn a work trade, get a room of their own and get yard time. They literally let the prisoners walk around like human beings. This in return causes violence levels to diminish and allow for prisoners to return to society reformed. Now I know in the US is easier said than done, and not EVERYONE deserves this chance but it would probably help to learn from other countries and videos like these.

[@xivwords5448]

This is great I wish they would have a diversion program where if they pass they would get the felony drop

[@ElsaHelenHelgason]

At least, you still had roofs to staying with the loving pets but i don't !!!

[@fart4389]

Are the dogs also criminals

[@alycewich4472]

@Game Clays - No they are from a shelter where because of their behaviors they aren't considered very adoptable for whatever reason. By having the prisoners working with them, they find forever homes rather than being euthanized. Win/win for both sides.

[@marcopolo6944]

Nice tat at 2:50 lol

[@feyrie]

getting it laser off is prob expensive as heck too. I’m sure the guy regrets it

[@jacobtomlinson9219]

2:50 forearm nazi tattoo hehe

[@stickerlady1774]

Interesting the guy with swastikas

[@alexrosas5788]

Maybe God sent us angels from above to show the pathbtovour redemption. Maybe we can earn forgiveness.

[@RawVeganAthleteAndreas]

Wow this just amazing!!!! Love to see that.

[@Gorge-j4w]

Its sweet men ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you all are good men

[@ChooseCompassion]

This is true rehabilitation. 🤍 Just like the man says every dog has its own individual just like everyone of these inmates are. Every human is capable of redemption and change and deserves the opportunity to have that just like abused and unwanted animals. Love heals. Love wins. I know these programs are becoming more popular but it’s still just scratching the surface of the profound difference this could make for inmates and animals throughout the entire penal system.