This story talks about inmates training dogs that would otherwise be put down, allowing prisoners association with animals and a worthwhile activity. The rehabilitated dogs are later given to families.
This sounds like a good plan to me, just as long as the people in charge of distributing dogs to the prisoners makes sure that none of the prisoners have been convicted of abuse to animals or humans, or of course murderers--since apparently the prisoners are in complete control of the dogs, it would be horrible for the prisoner to get sick pleasure from hurting the animal. Hopefully the prisoners are screened before being given another life to take care of; surely their work with the dogs is monitored.
But as long as the dogs are in decent hands and their lives are saved, and prisoners are given something good to do with their time, more power to them. There's no doubt that caring for an animal can be extremely therapeutical, and hopefully the inmates will become more compassionate people as a result.
Question: is this for inmates who are in maximum security as well?
ReplyDeleteI like the whole idea of inmates rehabilitating dogs. However, this concerns me because what if an animal is placed in the wrong hands. There are prison guards who would do their dirty through inmates such as smuggling drugs, dog fighting and other illegal activity. Like I stated earlier, I like the idea, but I have some doubts. You never know what could happen.