Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Community Service - Dog Program
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Address
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43222
Phone
614-752-1091
Many institutions participate in Inmate Community Service Dog Programs, including training and caring for puppies and dogs for programs that assist persons who are physically and/or visually impaired.
Allen Correctional Institution *
| Program | Pets Educated to Survive (PETS) |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains and socializes abandoned or surrendered animals through Angels for Animals Rescue League. Dogs receive basic obedience training which will hopefully make them more adoptable when returned to the rescue. |
| Adoption Through | Angels for Animals |
| Cost | $125 and includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchipping, 45 days free pet insurance. |
| Partner Contact | Sandee Laing (419) 339-9408 or angelsforanimals@gmail.com |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
| Prison Contact | Vern Bill Pugsley (419) 224-8000 or vern.pugsley@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Clark County Humane Society |
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Clark County Humane Society |
| Cost | $150 |
| Partner Contact | Krissi Hawke Rapp at (937) 399-2917 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
| Prison Contact | Vern Bill Pugsley (419) 224-8000 or vern.pugsley@odrc.state.oh.us |
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Belmont Correctional Institution
| Program | Golden Endings |
|---|---|
| Description | Rescues neglected, abused, and abandoned dogs and provides obedience training. |
| Adoption Through | Golden Endings Rescue League |
| Cost | $75 to $200 includes spay and all shots. |
| Partner Contact | Marsha Sines (740) 859-2255 |
| Web Address | www.goldenendings.org |
| Prison Contact | Sandra Presley at 740-695-5169, Ext. 3903 or Sandra.Presley@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Save a Puppy |
| Description | Rescues neglected, abused, and abandoned dogs and provides obedience training. |
| Adoption Through | Belmont County Animal Rescue League |
| Cost | $85 application approval. |
| Partner Contact | Belmont County Animal Rescue League (740) 695-4798 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
| Prison Contact | Shane at 740-695-5169, Ext. 3400 or Shane.Kildow@odrc.state.oh.us/a |
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| Program | Love at First Sight Rescue League |
| Description | Provides obedience training for greyhounds. |
| Adoption Through | Love at First Sight Rescue League |
| Cost | $250 |
| Partner Contact | Barbara Dorsey: (330) 637-5228 or lafs@yahoo.com |
| Prison Contact | Sandra Presley at 740-695-5169, Ext. 3903 or Sandra.Presley@odrc.state.oh.us |
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Chillicothe Correctional Institution
| Program (1) | Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption (ATRA) Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains rescued animal shelter dogs in basic obedience. |
| Adoption | Through ATRA |
| Cost | $300 to $400 purebred rescue online adoption only. |
| Web Address | www.aire-rescue.com |
| Prison Contact | Jaime (740) 774-7080, Ext. 2136 or Jaime.glandon@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Purebred Rescue Organization |
| Description | Trains rescued animal shelter dogs in basic obedience. |
| Adoption | Through Purebred Rescue Organization |
| Cost | Application available online. Adoption Cost $200 |
| Partner Contact | Purebred Rescue Organization (866) 841-9137, Ext. 1233 |
| Web Address | www.purebredrescueorganization.com/ |
| Prison Contact | Jaime (740) 774-7080, Ext. 2136 or Jaime.glandon@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Zanesville Animal Shelter Society |
| Description | Trains rescued animal shelter dogs in basic obedience. |
| Adoption Through | Zanesville Animal Shelter Society |
| Cost | $150 |
| Partner Contact | Becky Kelson (740) 452-1077 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
| Prison Contact | Jaime (740) 774-7080, Ext. 2136 or Jaime.glandon@odrc.state.oh.uss |
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Correctional Medical Center
| Program | Eskies Behind Bars |
|---|---|
| Description | Houses Eskimos, full and mixed breed for Tender Loving Canine Rescue to assist in successful adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Tender Loving Canine Rescue |
| Cost | $100 to $300 includes spay and current shots and vaccinations. |
| Partner Contact | Don and Tracie Cobb (614) 519-5705 |
| Web Address | http://www.tlcrescue.com/ |
| Prison Contact | Denise Larson (614) 445-5960, Ext. 2701 or denise.larson@ODRC.state.oh.usa |
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Corrections Reception Center
| Program | Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions |
| Adoption Through | Golden Endings |
| Cost | $200 |
| Partner Contact | Kay Hirsch (614) 488-4966 |
| Web Address | www.goldenendings.org |
| Prison Contact | Dianna Prater or Michelle McCollister (614) 877-2441, Ext. 7323 or dianna.prater@odrc.state.oh.usa, michelle.mccollister@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Buckeye Border Collie Rescue |
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Buckeye Border Collie Rescue - $200 |
| Cost | $200 |
| Partner Contact | Wanda Heyman (419) 447-8095 |
| Web Address | www.buckeyebcrescue.org/index.html |
| Prison Contact | Dianna Prater or Michelle McCollister (614) 877-2441, Ext. 7323 or dianna.prater@odrc.state.oh.usa, michelle.mccollister@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Citizens for Humane Action |
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Citizens for Humane Action |
| Cost | $90 |
| Partner Contact | Shuralee Laidley (614) 891-5280 |
| Web Address | www.chaanimalshelter.org |
| Prison Contact | Dianna Prater or Michelle McCollister (614) 877-2441, Ext. 7323 or dianna.prater@odrc.state.oh.usa, michelle.mccollister@odrc.state.oh.us |
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| Program | Fairfield Area Humane Society |
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions |
| Adoption Through | Fairfield Area Humane Society |
| Cost | $90 |
| Partner Contact | Bree Lambert (740) 687-0627 |
| Web Address | www.fairhumane.org |
| Prison Contact | Dianna Prater or Michelle McCollister (614) 877-2441, Ext. 7323 or dianna.prater@odrc.state.oh.usa, michelle.mccollister@odrc.state.oh.us |
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Dayton Correctional Institution
| Program | Team Greyhound of Ohio Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains retired greyhounds for family adoption. |
| Adoption Through | Team Greyhound of Ohio Inc. |
| Cost | Adoption fee $200; $100 non-refundable |
| Partner Contact | Pam Voss(877) 842 6446 or nettienvanilla@yahoo.com |
| Web Address | www.teamgreyhound.com |
| Prison Contact | Virgil 263-0058, Ext. 3217 or Virgil.Oattes@odrc.state.oh.usa |
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Franklin Pre-Release Center
| Program | Pilot Dogs, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Puppies are trained to assist the hearing and/or visually impaired. They learn socialization and basic commands. |
| Adoption Through | Please contact Pilot Dogs, Inc., 625 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Cost | $75 |
| Partner Contact | Toni Gray (614) 449-2136 |
| Prison Contact | Ann Hawke (614) 445-8600, ext. 2256 or Ann.Hawke@odrc.state.oh.us |
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Grafton Correctional Institution
| Program | Love-A-Pup |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Lorain County Animal Protection League (APL) |
| Cost | $70 includes spay, first set of shots, worming, and veterinarian exam. |
| Partner Contact | Denise Willis (440) 322-4321 |
| Web Address | www.FriendshipAPL.org or www.petfinder.com |
| Prison Contact | Venessa Shepherd (440)748-1161, Ext. 392 or Venessa.Shepherd@odrc.state.oh.usa |
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Hocking Correctional Facility
| Program | Avalon Animal Rescue |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Avalon Animal Rescue |
| Cost | $130; all adoptions require a home visit and a vet reference. |
| Partner Contact | Carol Lambert (740) 448-7339 or acramer@frognet.net |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH261.html |
| Prison Contact | Anne Richardson, (740) 753-1917 Ext. 251 |
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| Program | Canine Companions for Independence |
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience training for family adoptions. |
| Adoption Through | Canine Companions for Independence. To apply for a Canine Companion, call 1-800-572-2275. |
| Cost | Assistance dogs $100. Release dogs (those that did not meet program criteria) no cost. However, donations accepted. |
| Partner Contact | Suzanne Sliclen (800) 572-2275, 740- 548-4447(Voice/TTY), or ssliclen@cci.org |
| Web Address | www.caninecompanions.org |
| Prison Contact | William ) 753-1917, Ext. 225 or William.Hanna@odrc.state.oh.usa |
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Lake Erie Correctional Institution*
| Program | Pound Puppy |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience training for family adoptions |
| Adoption Through | Animal Protection League (APL). |
| Cost | Adoption fee $100 |
| Prison Contact | Carol Hively at (440) 599-5000, Ext. 5542, or Carol.Hively@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Ashtabula County Animal Protective League, Tammy at (440) 224-1222 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Lebanon Correctional Institution
| Program | |
|---|---|
| Description | Train dogs for service work (i.e. handicap, nursing homes, etc) and basic obedience for adoption to private homes. |
| Adoption | Through Circle Tail, Inc. |
| Cost | $95.00 and up, depending on the level of training of the dog. |
| Prison Contact | Sharon James at (513) 932-1211, or Sharon.James@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Circle Tail, Inc. Marlys Staley, 513-877-3325, e-mail Marlys@circletail.org |
| Web Address | www.circletail.org |
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London Correctional Institution
| Program | Circle Tail, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Train dogs for service work (i.e. handicap, nursing homes, etc) and basic obedience for adoption to private homes. |
| Adoption Through | Circle Tail, Inc. |
| Cost | $95.00 and up, depending on the level of training of the dog. |
| Prison Contact | Sonja Holcomb, Birch Unit, at (740) 852-245, Ext. 4210 |
| Partner Contact | Circle Tail, Inc. Marlys Staley, 513-877-3325, e-mail Marlys@circletail.org |
| Web Address | www.circletail.org |
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| Program | Pure Bred Rescue (P.R.O.) |
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience training for family adoptions |
| Adoption Through | Pure Bred Rescue (P.R.O.), Lori Blackburn, P.O. Box 88, Bellbrook, Ohio 45305 |
| Cost | $200 - $250 |
| Prison Contact | Sonja Holcomb, Birch Unit, at (740) 852-2454 Ext. 4210 |
| Partner Contact | Lori Blackburn at (866) 841-9137 |
| Web Address | www.purebredrescueorganization.com |
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Lorain Correctional Institution
| Program | Team Greyhound of Ohio Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains retired greyhounds for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Team Greyhound of Ohio Inc. |
| Cost | Adoption fee $200, $100 non-refundable |
| Prison Contact | Roberta Winkle, at (440) 748-1040 |
| Partner Contact | Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio, Pam Voss at (877) 842 6446 or nettienvanilla@yahoo.com |
| Web Address | www.teamgreyhound.com |
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Madison Correctional Institution
| Program | Fresh Start Program |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Madison County Humane Society |
| Cost | $90 adoption fee, $12 license fee, includes spay or neuter, one-year rabies, and current shots and vaccinations |
| Prison Contact(s) | Mike Reger at (740) 8852-9777, Ext. 2479, or Michael.reger@odrc.state.oh.us or Christa Hackworth at 740) 885-9777, Ext. 2672, or christa.Hackwordh@ordc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Fresh Start, Madison County Humane Society |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Mansfield Correctional Institution*
| Program (1) | Tender Loving Dog Care (TLDC) |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Ashland County Humane Society |
| Cost | $125 |
| Prison Contact | Kurt Dahlby at (419) 526-2000, Ext. 2033, or Kurt.Dahlby@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Ashland County Humane Society, Estill Tibbs at (419) 651-1689 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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| Program | Tender Loving Dog Care (TLCD) |
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Richland County Humane Society |
| Cost | $175 |
| Prison Contact | Kurt Dahlby at (419) 526-2000, Ext. 2033, or Kurt.Dahlby@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Richland County Humane Society, Missy Houghton at (419) 774-4795 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com; www.adoptourstrays.com |
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| Program | Tender Loving Dog Care (TLCD) |
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Richland County Dog Warden's Office |
| Cost | $150 |
| Prison Contact | Kurt Dahlby at (419) 526-2000, Ext. 2033, or Kurt.Dahlby@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Richland County Dog Warden's Office, Laurie Miller at (419) 774-5892 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Marion Correctional Institution
| Program | Pound Puppies |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Marion Correctional Institution |
| Cost | $100 |
| Prison Contact | Chris Needham at (740) 382-5781, or Christine.Needham@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
| Partner Contact | Zanesville Animal Shelter |
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| Program | Animal Shelter Society |
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Humane Society and Zanesville Animal Shelter via Marion Correctional Institution |
| Cost | $100 |
| Prison Contact | Chris Needham at (740) 382-5781, or Christine.Needham@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Through institution |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Montgomery Education and Pre-Release Center
| Program | Pilot Dog |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dog for the visually and hearing impaired |
| Adoption Through | Pilot Dogs, Inc., 550 Stimmel Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43223 |
| Cost | Donation fee of $75.00 |
| Prison Contact | Cedric Tolbert, MEPRC Recreation Director, P.O. Box 17399, Dayton, Ohio 45417, (937) 262-9853, Ext. 2254. or Cedric.Tolbert@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Pilot Dogs, Inc.,Laura Schott, (614) 449-2136 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Noble Correctional Institution
| Program | Cell Dogs |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | County partners Muskingum, Guernsey, Monroe, Tuscarawas and Perry |
| Cost | $35 adoption fee, includes shots, food and other essentials |
| Prison Contact | Margaret Mace at (740) 732-5188, Ext. 3822; or Michelle Richards at (740) 732-5188, Ext.3912 |
| Partner Contact | Muskingum county, The Animal Shelter Society Inc, Betty at (740) 452-1077; Guernsey County, Pound Partners, Barb McDonald at (740) 439-5505 or Birgit Jackson at (740) 260-2536, or birgit@core.com; Monroe County, Alicia at (740) 934-2740; Tuscarawas county (n/a), and Perry County Tom Altier at (740) 342-2642. |
| Web Address | www.petfinders.com |
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North Central Correctional Institution
| Program | Pilot Dog |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dog for the visually and hearing impaired |
| Adoption Through | Pilot Dogs, Inc., 550 Stimmel Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43223 |
| Cost | Donation fee of $75.00 |
| Prison Contact | Marth Jerew at (740)387-7040, Ext. 2170, or Marth.Jerew@odrc.state.oh.us; or Theresa Jolliff at (740) 387-7040, or Theresa.Jolliff@ordc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Pilot Dogs, Inc.,Laura Schott, (614) 449-2136 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility
| Program | Pound Puppy Programs |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Adoption Through | Lorain County SPCA |
| Cost | Varies |
| Prison Contact | Erin (440) 748-5000, Ext. 2025; or Ehoak@mtctrains.com |
| Partner Contact | Lorain County SPCA, Sherre Manfull, (440) 748-3818 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Northeast Pre-Release Center
| Program (1) | Lake County Humane Society |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster, domesticate, and nurse back to health, abandoned and or abused cats, kittens, dogs, or puppies for family adoption. |
| Adoption Through | Lake County Humane Society |
| Cost | Kittens under 6 months, $95; puppies, $125; over 6 months to 6 years, kittens $65, dogs $85.75; more than 6 years, kittens, $50, puppies, $65.75. |
| Prison Contact | Susan za at (216) 771-6460, Ext. 2603, or Susan.Sapienza@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Contact the institution |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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| Program | Safety for Animals and Families in Emergencies (SAFE) |
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | SAFE |
| Cost | Will accept donations |
| Prison Contact | Susan Sapienza at (216) 771-6460, Ext. 2603, or Susan.Sapienza@ordc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Contact prison |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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| Program | Working Animals Giving Service (WAGS) |
| Description | Foster and train dogs for disabled children |
| Adoption Through | No adoptions |
| Cost | N/A |
| Prison Contact | Susan Sapienza at (216) 771-6460, Ext. 2603, or Susan.Sapienza@ordc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Contact prison |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Oakwood Correctional Facility
| Program | Oakwood Dog Harbor Program |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains rescued dogs from area shelters in obedience training |
| Adoption | Through Area Humane Societies |
| Cost | Adoption fee ranges from $55-$100 |
| Prison Contact | Dirk D. Esmonde at (419) 225-8052, Ext. 3005, or Karen.esmonde@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Allen County Dog Warden, Angels For Animals, Shelby County Humane Society, Hand Me Down Dobes, Lots of Love Rescue, Auglaize County Humane Society |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Ohio Reformatory for Women
| Program (1) | Circle Tails |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs for family adoptions and service dogs |
| Adoption Through | Circle Tail, Inc. |
| Cost | Adoption fee $95.00 and up, depending on the level of training. |
| Prison Contact | Jill Schweitzer at 937-642-1065, ext 2072 (must go through prison operator) or Jill.Schweitzer@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Circle Tail, Inc. Marlys Staley, 513-877-3325, e-mail Marlys@circletail.org |
| Web Address | www.circletail.org |
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| Program | Second Chance Dogs |
| Description | Trains retired greyhounds for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Team Greyhound Adoptions of Ohio, Inc. |
| Cost | $100 non-refundable deposit included in $200 adoption fee |
| Prison Contact | Sgt. McGraw at 937-642-1065, ext. 3085 (must go through prison operator) or Cathy.McGraw@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Web Address | www.teamgreyhound.com |
| Partner Contact | Pam Voss at 877-842-6446 (Team Greyhound Adoptions of Ohio) or nettienvanilla@yahoo.com |
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Ohio State Penitentiary*
| Program | WAGS |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience training for family adoptions |
| Adoption Through | WAGS |
| Cost | $150 |
| Prison Contact | JoAnn Parker at (330) 743-0700, Ext. 2164, or JoAnn.Parker@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | WAGS, Columbiana, Ohio (330) 482-1198 or (330) 793-9544; wagsresq@yahoo.com |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Pickaway Correctional Institution*
| Program | Team Greyhound of Ohio Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs in obedience for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Team Greyhound of Ohio Inc. |
| Cost | $200; $100 non-refundable |
| Prison Contact | James Durroh at (614) 877-4362, Ext. 2307 or James.Durroh@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Maria Carney at (877) TGA-OHIO or president@teamgreyhound.com |
| Web Address | www.teamgreyhound.com |
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| Program | Pilot Dog, Inc. |
| Description | Puppies are trained to assist the hearing and/or visually impaired. They learn socialization and basic commands |
| Adoption Through | Pilot Dog, Inc. |
| Cost | $75 |
| Prison Contact | Renee Whaley at (614) 877-4362 Ext. 2354 or renee.whaley@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Laura Schott at (614) 449-2136, Pilot Dog, Inc., 550 Stimmel Road, Columbus, OH 43223 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Richland Correctional Institution
| Program (1) | Pound Puppy Program |
|---|---|
| Description | Trains dogs for family placement |
| Adoption Through | Mid Ohio Animal Welfare League (contact: 419-566-3898) |
| Cost | |
| Prison Contact | Debra Wipert at (419) 526-2100, or Debra.Wipert@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Mid Ohio Animal Welfare League, Carla DeWitt at (419) 566-3898, or cdewitt@neo.rr.com |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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| Program | Pound Puppy Program |
| Description | Trains dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Logan County Shelter at (937) 593-4277 |
| Cost | $75 |
| Prison Contact | Debra Wipert at (419) 526-2100, or Debra.Wipert@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
| Partner Contact | Becki Kelson (740) 452-1077 or Lori Merritt, at (740) 297-1080, or Becki@globalco.net |
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| Program | Pound Puppy Program |
| Description | Trains dogs for family adoption (740) 297-1080 |
| Adoption Through | Kind Hands 4 PAWS |
| Cost | $75 |
| Prison Contact | Debra Wipert at (419) 526-2100, or Debra.Wipert@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Ross Correctional Institution
| Program | Circle Tail, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Description | Train dogs for service work (i.e. handicap, nursing homes, etc) and basic obedience for adoption to private homes. |
| Adoption Through | Circle Tail, Inc. |
| Cost | $95.00 and up, depending on the level of training of the dog. |
| Prison Contact | Janice Monroe at 740-774-7050 ext. 2561 |
| Partner Contact | Circle Tail, Inc. Staley, 513-877-3325, e-mail Marlys@circletail.orgg |
| Web Address | www.circletail.org |
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Southeastern Correctional Institution*
| Program | Fairfield County Humane Society |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Fairfield County Humane Society |
| Cost | $150 |
| Prison Contact | Darrell Cunningham at (740) 653-4324, Ext. 2700; Mag Wright at (740) 653-4324 Ext. 2757; Jennifer Wahl at (740) 653-4324 Ext. 2701 |
| Partner Contact | Kathy Rich at (740) 687-0627 |
| Web Address | www.fairhumane.org |
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| Program | Perry County Humane Society |
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Perry County Humane Society |
| Cost | $150 |
| Prison Contact | Darrell Cunningham at (740) 653-4324, Ext. 2700; Mag Wright at (740) 653-4324 Ext. 2757; Jennifer Wahl at (740) 653-4324 Ext. 2701 |
| Partner Contact | Jack Price at (740) 347-4233 |
| Web Address | www.perrychs.com |
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Toledo Correctional Institution*
| Program | ToCI PUPPS Program (Prisoners United Puppies and People through Service) |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train puppies and dogs for people with physical disabilities |
| Adoption Through | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Prison Contact | Linda Meeks at (419) 426-7977, Ext 7234, or Linda.Meeks@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. (ADAI), Jan Brown, Executive Director at (419) 825-3622 |
| Web Address | www.adai.org |
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Trumbull Correctional Institution
| Program | Rose's Rescue |
|---|---|
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | Rose's Rescue |
| Cost | $95.00 |
| Prison Contact | Sharon Chilson (330) 898-0820 Ext. 2041 |
| Partner Contact | Rose's Rescue |
| Web Address | www.rosesrescue.org |
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| Program | Trumbull County Animal Welfare League |
| Description | Foster and train abandoned dogs for family adoption |
| Adoption Through | www.petfinder.com |
| Cost | |
| Prison Contact | Sharon Chilson (330) 898-0820 Ext. 2041 |
| Partner Contact | 330-399-2086 |
| Web Address | www.petfinder.com |
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Warren Correctional Institution*
| Program | 4 PAWS For Ability |
|---|---|
| Description | Provides obedience training and placement of service dogs for family placement or for people with disabilities. A large majority of the 4PAWS dogs go to children with autism. The goals of 4 PAWS is to provide everyone defined with as disabled with a service dog, reduce the number of unwanted animals and increase public awareness of the laws regarding service animals and those defined as disabled. |
| Adoption Through | 4 PAWS For Ability. |
| Cost | Adoption fees vary, usually around $125-175.00-includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip. License fee NOT included. |
| Prison Contact | Regina Szente (513) 932-3388, Ext. 2263, Regina.Szente@odrc.state.oh.us |
| Partner Contact | 4 PAWS For Ability, Karen Shirk, 937-374-0385, www.4pawsforability.org or Karen4paws@aol.com |
| Web Address | www.4pawsforability.org |
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