I cannot imagine committing to buy a puppy without seeing the animal and if possible the sire and dam. OTOH, a rescue (or adoption of an older dog) is a different thing. My last two Basenjis came to me sight unseen, and turned out to be wonderful dogs, but the breeders I got them from wanted to place their dogs in an experienced Basenji home, and I only paid the cost of getting the dogs to me. One came by air, one was personally transported to me by his breeder. If she hadn't been happy with what she found I expect she would have taken him back with her when she left. I also had to commit to return him if ever I couldn't keep him. Good breeders care about where their dogs end up.
Puppies Behind Bars
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November 11, 2009 USA Today page 15A has an article about inmates in New York State Prison, Otisville who train dogs to assist combat veterans. They've been doing this since 1997, have run 600 dogs through the program and released approximately 350 into service with vets. Mega kudos to Otisville Prison and the inmates involved in this program!:)
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It's a great thing all the way around. It rehabs the prisoners too. Here's the link. Thanks for posting this!
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What a wonderful story and great deed. I really enjoy hearing about the positive things some people do in their lives, after living a very negative and bad life in their past.
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I've read articles on this before, and like the idea of the program alot.
Although honestly, when I saw the title of the thread I figured it was nobarkus posting funny pictures of puppies in striped uniforms behind prison bars. :D:D
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Nemo: Don't give him any encouragement….he's probably surfing for a photo you described right now...:D
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I've read articles on this before, and like the idea of the program alot.
Although honestly, when I saw the title of the thread I figured it was nobarkus posting funny pictures of puppies in striped uniforms behind prison bars. :D:D
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Good one Dan. There is a lot of heart in thoses guys and the dogs they are working with. Great.
Rita Jean
