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New Leash on Life

One of our area prisons has begun a program called A New Leash on Life. This is something like you might have seen on television called "Cell Dogs". Each dog will have dual trainers and spend six hours per day of supervised training. We are doing this as an effort to help our dogs find their "forever homes", and to teach the prisoners to love and nurture. The fee to adopt one of the trained dogs is $150. This includes the spay/neuter, all shots including rabies, worming, flea treatment, heart worm test and preventative treatment, and the basic obedience training. For more information call toll free 866-473-6312 and speak to Charlene or email us at adoptapet@vol.com.

King, Miley, Gater, and Cheyenne.

Available Dogs in Training

Sponsored by the Soldwedels of Elk Park!

Jacqueline ~ 6/2/08
Female ~ 1 Year Old
Shepherd/Beagle Mix
*Jacqueline is a good girl. She is very lovable and gets along fine with other dogs. Her size would make her good for any home or apartment.*

Enrolled in "New Leash on Life" Basic Obedience Training.

ADOPTION PENDING

Sponsored by Debbie Church!

King ~ 6/28/08
Male ~ 2 Year Old
Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Mix

The Dogs Meet Their Trainers..

Cheyenne with Samuel Dwiggins and Larry Hanna.

Cheyenne is a sweet little girl without any aggressions in her. She is very smart and a quick learner. I do not think she had every walked on a leash before, but within no time she was walking with me on one. She does not really like loud noise like the basketball court, but has learned to deal with it and it no longer scares her. She lets anyone pet her, and loves to be petted and held. She comes when called but will not go to a stranger unless myself or partner tell her it is okay. She is very shy, but very friendly when she gets to know you. She would make a very good pet for a family. She is two and a half years old. She has been very healthy with no problems here at the prison. She is a chocolate and white Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. l We really have grown to love Cheyenne and want desperately to see her go to a good home, with lots of love and someone who loves to brush her as much as her trainer does. Thanks for your time.

Written by: Larry Hanna and Samuel Dwiggins

Miley with Glen Andrews and Javier Alexander.

ADOPTED!

Hi! My name is Miley, and I'm a beautiful lab-mix. Right now I'm at Mountain View Correctional hanging out with my dog training friends. They're the best! The other dogs at the kennel told me to pick them.

Since I've been here they have taught me to sit, stay, come, and heel. They've also taught me how to finish, do handshakes, high fives, jump over ropes, and also to pray.

They really think the world of me because they are always saying "good Miley" or "smart girl". I don' t know what they are saying but the look in their eyes and on their face makes me feel good. I try to please them and in return they give me the best chest scratches and belly rubs that I've ever had. Sigh!!! I'm gonna miss them. I've been adopted, and I'm soo excited! I can't wait to get my own yard! I gotta go now, I'm gonna try to trick Javier into giving me a belly rub (he falls for it every time).

Written by: Glenn Andrews

King with Terryl Ponder and new trainer!

Hello. My name is King. I am a two and a half year old Australian Shep/Border Collie mix. I am house trained, smart, peaceful, and fun loving. I am good with kids and love to be petted a lot. I can sit, stay, and lay on your porch all day. I am a good all around dog and love companionship. I am looking for a good home so I can be a part of a loving family to share lots of good times with. I am waiting for you at Mountain View. Please come to pick me up. King

Written by: Terryl Ponder

Gater with Robert Lee and Obrien Brown

ADOPTED

Hello, my name is Obrien. I would like to take a little time to tell you about Gater. Gater has been in training for a bout three weeks and he is doing good on leash training, sit, stay, down, and come. He is a good boy and I enjoy working with him. The thing I love about him is he loves people and other dogs. He will play all day as long as you want him to but will stop when told to. Please come to see for yourself what Gater can do.

Written by: Obrien Brown

The Dog Days of Training!

Gater proves he will sit when told and stay until you ask him to come. Even if it's boring.

King wont take the toy away unless you give it to him.

Even dogs can be taught to pray. Just ask Miley.

All this just for a good belly rub...

and a chance to lay in the shade. I know you are probably wondering where Cheyenne is?
She's was way too cool to be caught by my camera. Or maybe a little camera shy.
(Plus, every photo of her had her eyes closed. I will try harder next time.)

Isn't King a beautiful dog?

Tater likes to give paw!

Belladonna had to get a bath!

Taking time for rest and play!

Bubba thinks there should always be time to sit in the sun!

Sammy and Bubba are all about playtime, while Claira likes getting the attention.

Delilah shows the rest of the dogs how to "stay" on command.

Delilah needs a family who will spend lots of cuddle time.

This little diva loves to sit in the sun.

Delilah can't wait to read the new newsletter! Perhaps Xavier can read it to her.

It is amazing what a treat can teach a dog!

Claira loves to sniff around and likes to get a good petting.

Samuel likes that Sammy doesn't mind a good brushing!

While Delilah was getting a good petting the other three were taking a sniff break.

Shaking paws seems to be a favorite with the dogs.

It is hard for the guys to give up their friends.

Patches can shake hands and give high five!

After the training there is time to play and rest.

This is Ralph's little hat! He had a little nick on his ear and they all were concerned
and put this little collar on to keep him comfortable. I don't think anything could bother this little fella!

Madison can take a treat from her trainers mouth
without even a nip!

This is Lucy on graduation day! The other inmates
made caps and gowns for all the dogs.

This is Ziggy waiting with her trainer for graduation!

Honey Bear and the rest can jump through hoops!

Lucy and her trainers show just how high they are willing to jump!

Dog Prayer

O' Great Dog Spirit
Whose bark I hear in the winds:
and whose breath give life to all the world, hear me! I am small and weak, I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the human life.
Make my paw respect the things human have made and my ears sharp to hear human voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things that human have taught me. Let me learn the lesson that human have hidden in every part of a human body. I seek strength, not to be greater than dogs, but to fight my greatest enemy-myself. Make me always ready to come to you with a clean paw and straight eyes. So when dogs life fade, as the fading sunset my spirit may come to you without shame.
German Shepherd Mix, Rex

Richard Merzlak
Prisoner/Trainer Mountain View Correctional Facility

Lucky's new mom wanted a dog for running with every day. They are the perfect match!

Rex's new owner trains dogs to be companion animals.

Paris has found a family that adores her. This little boy
is going to be her bestest friend ever!

Fiona now named "Roxie" has been adopted by the Garlands. They said she would love to spend her day laying in their laps. Mr. Garland is trying to train her to ride on his 4 wheeler! Roxie has never had an accident in their home and the training has been a blessing. What a great home for such a sweet,
loving girl.

Darling graduated with flying colors. Her mother, Susan Martin, came all the way from Asheville to adopt her. Darling will join Mrs. Martins other dog in a happy "forever home".

Dreama's new family lives in Burnsville NC. She was very pleased with Dreama and we hope to hear from her soon.

Alonzo was adopted by Raymond (Randy) Mitchell from Wytheville VA. He will be living on a real working farm with over 40 acres. Plenty of dairy cows, bulls, and other animals. His best friend will be a seven year old little girl who needs a friend as much as he does.

Annabelle was adopted by Hannah Lee from Asheville NC. Hannah agrees that Annabelle is a beautiful, loving
dog who will make a wonderful companion.

Perdita found her forever home this weekend with Jennifer Meadows!

Ms. Lucabaugh came all the way from Mt Airy to make
Alric part of her family!

Lil Buddy found her home with Patricia Boatman of Newland!
They are going to be perfect for each other.

The Parish's came to take Honey Bear home. Honey Bear
has her very own boy now.

Brandy found her "forever home" today with the "McCleskey's"
from Harrisburg. Congratulations Brandy!

Rusty found his forever home today with Sarah Hunter from Weaverville. Sarah has another Chow mix named
Georgia and Rusty thinks she's a babe!

Suzie went home with Mr. Bill Young. He thinks Suzie is great
and will fit in just fine with his family.

Madison found her "forever home" yesterday with Michael Holland. She thinks he is exactly who she was meant to be with.
Maddie acted like she had known him forever!

Eddie found his home with the Leonard's who just
think the world of him.

Snoopy and Lucky will always get to be together! Mr. and Mrs. Canipe adopted the pair of brothers and
say they are happily ever after!

Aidan looks kind of silly but Lorie and Randy Harris just love him.

This is Emily's new best friend Earle Richards. They both are crazy over each other.

Ralph is one lucky dog! The Krause's came to take him home where he will certainly be loved and
spoiled. This is perfect for a dog who someone threw away on a dead end road. What a loyal,
loving dog they are missing out on.

This is Maggie's family. Something tells me this one is furr-ever!!

Jamie Flinchum came from Virginia to give Patches her home!

The Goodman's adopted Farley! We hear he is doing awesome! You can view updates about Farley
on our home sweet home page.

Koda will live in West Jefferson with Dustin Miller.

Buster finally gets to go home with his family the McKinney's! They will live in Tennessee.

This is Myelita Melton. She and partner Allan think Nike is one great dog and are
pleased to have had the chance to adopt him.

Mr. and Mrs. Killian came to adopt Abe. They think
he is just as special as we do!

Delilah went home with Cindy Pack. We hear she is doing great!

Belledonna and her new family just called to report that
everything is going wonderful. They think Belle is perfect.

Lexie's family report that she is fitting in like she
has always been part of the household.

It didn't take long for everyone who met Tator to fall in love with
him including his new family. See update on "Home Sweet Home".

This is Miley's new mommy. Laura was very impressed with all
that Miley has learned in just three short weeks.

This page was last updated on 09/01/08. Please visit us daily to see our
new arrivals and find out which of our animals found a home.
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