PawForward Prison Program
New Lisbon Correctional Institution (NLCI) approached us about adding a prison program at their institution. We were thrilled with the prospect so the PawsForward – NLCI program began a few months later.
The inmates at NLCI care for our dogs in the same manner as home puppy raisers. We also have several volunteers dog trainers who conduct weekly classes within the institution for inmates on training, grooming, etc.
Check out our newsletters for inmate stories!
Without the help and support of the NLCI Management and Staff, all the area Volunteers, the OccuPaws Board, and several other OccuPaws Volunteers, this program would not have been possible.
We currently have about 20 inmates and 10 dogs in training with the potential of placing more as well as providing puppy sitting services to our Madison-based home puppy raisers.
If you would like to help with a monetary or in-kind donation to support this program, visit our Donate Page
All veterinary care provided by
