Southern Siberian
Rescue is pleased to announce our new
Partnership
with Nash Correctional Institution in Nashville, NC. We are participating
in their “A New Leash on Life” training program.
"A New Leash on Life" is a
program that allows minimum and medium custody state prisons to partner
with local animal shelters and animal welfare agencies to train dogs
in preparation for their adoption. It gives inmates a chance to serve
communities by training dogs to be well-behaved pets.
Selected dogs are placed with inmate
trainers in a prison setting for eight weeks. The inmates teach basic
obedience, house training and socialization through positive reinforcement
and repetition. Dogs are taught to walk on and off the leash and to
respond to basic commands.
Each prison facility partners with a
local animal shelter, with animal trainers and with local merchants
or civic organizations that can support the program with needed supplies
and services.
Please see http://www.doc.state.nc.us/DOP/Program/leash.htm for a listing of "A New Leash on Life"
prison facilities. For more information on adoption of the dogs, please
contact the participating shelters.
Nash Correctional Institution is seeking
sponsors and donations, including but not limited to, dog food, treats,
leashes, food and water bowls, flea and tick prevention and other related
supplies. If you find it in your heart to help their program, please
contact Jodie at bja44@doc.state.nc.us.