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Dogs from Jailhouse Program at Humane Society of Sarasota County Heel Together Acaedmy Graduates Hope for a New Home Contact Name: Hannah Howard Contact Email: [email protected] Contact Phone Number: 941.955.4131 ext. 111 Humane Society of Sarasota County just welcomed two special dogs to our shelter who are available for adoption! Oreo and Davey, two graduates of the Heel Together Academy, a program designed to benefit more than just the dogs and cats at Highlands Animal Services, but also the inmates in the Highlands County Jail and the Avon Park Correctional Institution. Under the guidance of a professional trainer, the dogs and their two-man inmate caretaker teams work every week on obedience training. The dogs live in the dorm with the inmates, where they are crate trained and socialized. The dogs are given valuable training that makes them more likely to find a new home, and the inmates get certifications for dog training and something to look forward to. One of the first inmate trainers in the program said he hadn't touched a dog in 15 years before taking part in the program. HSSC is excited to support the Heel Together Academy and assist Oreo and Davey with finding their new home! Together with our donors, fosters, and volunteers, our mission is a community where all animals are cared for and loved. Adoption Center Hours: Tues-Thurs 10-6 Fri Noon-7 Sat 10-4 Please contact [email protected] or visit https://hssc.org/pets/pet-adoptions to learn more. The Humane Society of Sarasota County is located at 2331 15th Street in Sarasota. Photos available at: Davey - https://hssc.org/pets/pet-adoptions/dogs-and-puppies#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1610584735105%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F79661556 Oreo - when released from medical appointment, photo can be found at this link or on our facebook page: https://hssc.org/pets/pet-adoptions/dogs-and-puppies#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1610584735105%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F79661556