"The tall black dog rubbed up against Manoi as he praised her for her welcoming demeanor. The high-pitched voice he used to show his approval provided a stark contrast to his bulky frame and prison tattoos.
"Very good," he said, patting the dog on her head. "Very good Hannah."...
"The dogs are provided by the Benton-Franklin Humane Society in Kennewick, Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello and Forgotten Dogs in Kennewick. The agencies provide the food, as well as microchips, vaccinations, spaying and neutering....
"Ridge Dogs is hoping to grow the program by expanding to the minimum-security work camp located next to the prison, Telleria said. Right now there are two dogs at that camp and staff is hoping to place more there soon.
"The validation inmates like Manoi get from training the dogs is unlike anything they have experienced behind bars or in their previous lives.
"It's by far the most rewarding thing I have done as an individual," he said.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/06/29/2453443/dogs-on-death-row-rehabilitated.html
Thanks to ACEsConnection member Loren Taylor for sharing this story.
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