Humane Society of SA to sponsor Paws in Prison Program

L-R: sign from past Humane Society event

The Humane Society of San Antonio is proud to announce that on July 6th, three adoptable dogs will enter the Paws in Prison Program in Lockhart , Tx. Humane Society staff will transport the dogs with all necessary supplies to the prison and each dog will be matched up with a woman inmate who will take the role as their handler.

While Greta, Candycane, and Sierra Landcaster are incarcerated, they will be housed with the inmates who will train, socialize, and teach them basic obedience. A professional trainer will show each handler how to train their dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Title, which in turn will add to their adoptability. These dogs will be available for adoption during and at the end of their eight week training period. A graduation ceremony will be held at Lockhart prison to celebrate the accomplishment of dog and handler.

“This program is not only beneficial for the dogs that receive unconditional love throughout their stay but also builds self esteem for the women inmates,” says Kathryn Bice, Executive Director of the Humane Society of San Antonio.

Learn more about our 3 adoptable “Paws In Prison” dogs, Greta, Candycane, and Sierra Landcaster, on our Paws in Prison webpage at humanesocietyspca.org and for adoption information visit pawsinprison.com.

Media Contacts:
Humane Society of San Antonio Paws in Prison, Lockhart , TX
Cathy McCoy, Director of Public Relations Machelle Gaconnet, Manager
Cell: 210-373-7321 Office: 512-398-3480 ext. 101

Our mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs, and community education.

Cathy McCoy
Director of Public Relations
and Community Outreach
(210) 226-7461 Ext. 125