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Deep Dive: Prisoners and Pups (2017)

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Prisoners and Pups
Prisoners and Pups focuses on a program where women prisoners foster retired racing greyhounds. The program gives the prisoners eight weeks to prepare the dogs for adoption, or the dogs risk being euthanized. The film presents the interactions between the prisoners and the dogs, showcasing the transformation of both the animals and the women as they work together in this unique rehabilitation effort.

Why Watch

  • •Meet women transforming their lives through dog training.
  • •Find out how greyhounds adapt to family life.
  • •See the emotional bonds formed between prisoners and dogs.

Did You Know

•The program allows prisoners only eight weeks to prepare the dogs for adoption.
•The dogs in the program are retired racing greyhounds.
•Without the program, the dogs face the risk of euthanasia.

Perfect For

Animal rescue advocatesPrison reform supportersDog lovers