Prisoners give greyhounds 2nd chance at life.

Brooksville, Florida -- Hernando Co. Jail is housing more than inmates these days.

Since May 8, greyhounds moved in with 50 female inmates. The pilot program called 2nd Chance at Life has already been tried in prisons in other states, but this is the first in the county at a county jail.

During a 12-week training session, inmates share their cells and care for the dogs 24/7, while socializing and preparing them for their new adoption homes. Staff oversees the preparation of the dogs for their Greyhound Good Citizen Certification.

The program focuses on spiritual, emotional, and personal growth for the inmates, through the spreading of unconditional love -- an emotion many inmates have never been exposed to.
The greyhounds are teaching the inmates patience, responsibility and developing parental skills. In many instances, inmates may be experiencing for the first time the concept of working together

For more information about the National Greyhound Foundation: www.4greyhounds.org

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[malee74]

Wish I could see more of these programs in other jails and prisons. Probably could also help troubled teens, old folks homes, and rehabilitation centers. Would be a great use of all our tax money.

[leeannroyle]

this is such an incredible opportunity for both the retirees and the inmates of the prison(s)... so many dogs get unnecessarily disposed of after racing - this helps socialize the animals before finding forever homes... and like one of the inmates says, "it gives us a sense of responsibility"... fantastic for everyone involved!

[midnightdeathify]

this is good because just because prisoners don't get a second chance sometimes doesn't mean dogs can't have a second chance.

[brettoxkozak]

Cool story bro. Tell it again.

[brettoxkozak]

@EntomologyPurdue Of course. So would you. Jail is a pretty intense place, man. Don't tell me you're one of those ignorant pricks who think you're just all high and mighty.

[brettoxkozak]

@EntomologyPurdue What? I'm talking about dogs and all you can think about is getting laid? Jesus christ man.

[brettoxkozak]

I would train the dogs to attack my enemies because I am that evil.

[RicardoCoacci]

Parabéns!

[PerfectHD]

1:40 dog in a prison within a prison DAMN !!!

[curlzferrero]

@malee74 I met a woman with a golden lab on a train to london once, we got chatting and she said she worked in an old folks home and her lab went with her everyday. Apparently the old folks really came out of their shells when the dog was there.

[TheMissChloe98]

Did this jail used to do this with dogs from pounds? I'm sure i have seen it on cell dogs. I might be wrong but they are doing a great thing anyway!

[blacktaylor123]

what a brilliant idea! kills two birds with one stone. The greyhounds get saved and socialised and also the inmates have something to care for and take responsibility for...shoudl do that here in the Uk, we have so many abandonded greyhounds and other dogs here...