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ASPCA: 2016 Henry Bergh Award
“While I was in solitary, I reflected on who I was. I was in prison because of how I lived my life. I promised myself I was going to work be a different person and do things different.” Watch the…
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Philadelphia Business Journal – People on the Move
On April 11th 2016, four new members of the New Leash on Life USA board of directors were featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal under their “People on the Move” section. For more information, please check out each of their…
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PHL17 – Second chances for Philadelphia inmates & shelter dogs
“New Leash on Life USA is an organization dedicated to rehabilitating inmates and rescue dogs. Now for the first time the program is being made available for women who are incarcerated in Philadelphia.” Click here for the full article and video.
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CHL – Mt. Airy judge helps wag-nificent program with prisoners
“New Leash has an impressive track record of providing opportunities for inmates to turn their lives around while helping to rescue shelter dogs who are in danger of being put down,” Judge Ceisler said recently. “I know firsthand how important…
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DW – “Puppy Love”
Puppy love The organization “New Leash On Life USA” is using dogs to help prisoners rehabilitate and prepare for life back in the real world. One ex-con says his prison pooch saved his life. Click here to listen to the…
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NBC – “Training Service Dogs Could Keep Inmates Out of Prison”
By Willard Shepard and Sandra Esquivel Prisoners and puppies might sound like an odd couple, but the two are becoming roommates in jails and prisons across the country. Wardens have implemented programs for inmates to train dogs. The hope is…