Puppy Programs

Dog training programs have been around for many years in prisons. For the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, it first started back in 2001, with Canine Partners for Life partnering with SCI Cambridge Springs. There are many types of canine programs in PA ranging from inmates teaching socialization and obedience skills to shelter dogs, raising puppies to become service dogs for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities, or even herding geese to maintain a cleaner facility. Whatever puppy program you encounter, you will be able to witness the benefits to the staff, inmates, and community alike.

State Program List

Canine Partners for Life (CPL)

SCI	Year Started
Muncy	2003
Albion	2005
Smithfield	2007
Greene	2014
Somerset	2015
Laurel Highlands	2016
Huntingdon	2016

Humane Animal Rescue

SCI	Year Started
Fayette	2017

Wags Rescue and Referral

SCI	Year Started
Chester	2016

United Disabilities Services (UDS)

SCI	Year Started
Houtzdale	2015

Canines Achieving Miracles in Prison (CAMP)

SCI	Year Started
Cambridge Springs	2019

New Hope Assistance Dogs

SCI	Year Started
Pine Grove	2013

Brierwood Boarding Kennel and Cattery

SCI	Year Started
Frackville	2016
Mahanoy	2016

HOPE - Hounds of Prison Education

SCI	Year Started
Camp Hill	2005

Elk County Humane Society

SCI	Year Started
Forest	2012

New Leash on Life

SCI	Year Started
Rockview	2015

Rondout Valley Kennel and Nittany Greyhounds Rescue

SCI	Year Started
Benner Township	2014

Ruff Dog Rescue

SCI	Year Started
Retreat	2016

Strayhaven Animal Shelter

SCI	Year Started
Mercer	2011

America's VetDogs

SCI	Year Started
Dallas	2016

Mommy & Me Rescue

SCI	Year Started
Coal Township	2014

All Paws on Deck is a semiannual newsletter where staff and inmates alike are able to share their views and news related to the different dog programs throughout the Commonwealth of PA.