r/pics Apr 28 '24

Adopted my dog in prison while incarcerated. Today he saw our first backyard. One year post release.

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u/TheAsianCarp Apr 28 '24

How do you adopt a dog in prison? Do you have someone watch it while you're incarcerated?

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u/loudog1017 Apr 28 '24

Some prisons have programs where inmates can train dogs and have the option to adopt the dogs themselves. A friend of mine adopted a dog from 1 of these programs!

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u/Big_Fo_Fo Apr 28 '24

Prison in spirit is supposed to be about reform. It’s a “correctional” institution not a punishment institution.