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Arkansas Paws in Prison

Arkansas Paws in Prison is committed to rehabilitating inmates and giving shelter dogs a second chance at life through a mutually beneficial, inmate instructed, canine training program. Selected inmates have the opportunity to become trainers of rescue dogs in the program. Inmates work with the dogs teaching them basic obedience skills and properly socializing the animals, making them more adoptable. Paws in Prison is made possible through ADC's partnership with animal shelters and rescue groups around the state.

The benefits of this program are three-fold. The Paws in Prison program reduces the number of dogs euthanized each year in Arkansas by preparing them to be loving, obedient, and adoptable pets. Since the program’s inception, more than 1700 shelter dogs have been trained and adopted out to the public. Inmate trainers are able to contribute to society and acquire skills that support successful rehabilitation and re-entry into society, which improves public safety. Since the program began on December 8, 2011, ADC has seen a positive impact on daily interactions between inmates and employees, which ultimately improves security inside the prison.

Arkansas Paws in Prison Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You can make a tax-deductible donation online or by mail. Please send checks to Paws in Prison, 1302 Pike Avenue, Suite C; North Little Rock, AR 72114

Contact
Victoria Vander Schilden
Website
http://adopt.pawsinprison.org/
Phone
(870) 643-9578
Donation
Donate to this rescue
Email
paws@arkansas.gov

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1302 PIKE AVENUE,
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72114

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State of Arkansas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We have an application based adoption process. If you are interested in adopting please visit our website at adopt.pawsinprison.org to fill out an application. Adoption fee varies by rescue, but is usually between $200 to $300. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm test and treatment if necessary, and obedience training.

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http://adopt.pawsinprison.org/

http://donate.pawsinprison.org

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