Three dogs rescued from Guadalupe are now living behind bars at Lewis Prison — not as punishment, but as part of a program giving both animals and incarcerated people a second chance.
Janey, Max, and Bunny are the newest participants in Paws for Redemption, a program run by One Love Arizona that pairs shelter dogs with vetted inmates who train and care for them until the dogs are ready for adoption. The prison built out kennels, misters, and turf to support the program. Training classes for the inmates and puppies are held once a week.
The three dogs are among 18 rescued from Guadalupe earlier this year. Dana Klose, who works with One Love Arizona, saw them as ideal candidates for the program…