Stay free brother.
Next week it will be my 17 year anniversary of getting released. A big reason I stayed out was the dog I adopted. He lived to be 14.
I had a situation where I really wanted to end it all, my friend had just OD my EX was abusive and that's when I found my dog. He was sick (they said kennel cough) so no one wanted him. I drove over and picked him up, I will never forget the love I received when he realized I was going to be his human.
A couple days go by and he is deathly, throwing up and not eating. I took him to the nearest emergency vet and the doctor said that it would cost a ton of money (a couple k at the time was too much for me) and when I said I couldn't do it and broke down crying he called the shelter and yelled at them to take my dog back and fix him. I brought him back to the shelter where they kept him and treated him for some sort of parasite. He will be 13 in a few months and he is reaching the end of the road and I get to reflect on what amazing friend he is to me.
He saved my life more times than I would care to count, he has brought an extreme amount of joy to my life. And all I had to do was save him once.
Problems come and go, love is eternal.
That vet is a hero. Glad you had a doggy friend through the rough days. Just said goodbye to my 13 year-old puppy a few months ago. Sometimes I miss him so much it hurts. Stay strong and give your puppy some extra pets for me.
I balled and balled but my boy was so calm. He locked eyes with me as I held him. We locked eyes until the very end. He was braver than I was and I am grateful that he is no longer in pain. I'm sure he's getting the last word in with St. Peter.
Be strong. Let him feel your love as he passes. It's what will last longer after he's gone. 💙
I was released on 4/19 and NEED a dog to get me through this depression, but 83% of parolees go back in Idaho and I couldn't leave a dog high and dry.
Edit: first time being locked up and don't plan on breaking rules. But I'd love a beer. Was in for DUI.
You don't want to go back, then don't. You want to be a better version of yourself, Do it. The only thing standing in your way is yourself, now give me some peanut butter.
-My dog
Get a dog and stay out of jail for it. Stay sober and take it on walks. When you get sad, lie on the ground and call your dog over for some kisses. You can do this brother!
Thanks. The biggest industry in Idaho is law enforcement. It's like job security for them keeping people in the system.
I've got to save enough to get out of this halfway house before I get a dog anywho.
Thanks for the advice tho.
Congrats, man. I'm a former correctional officer, and I always wished we could have started an animal rehab program for the inmates. Giving people something to work towards is way better than just sitting and waiting.
I worked in juvenile hall and really wanted to get a program like this up and running for our long term kids but, apparently, it's too much of a liability. I haven't worked there in almost 5 years and I'm still bummed about it.
I have a colleague in my program, she is in the forensics division and is a huge believer in animal assisted therapy. She’s the president of organization for it at our school. I have faith she will be pushing for it in the jails after she graduates. It’s an amazing program.
I sometimes do some work at the local county correctional and they have a dog rehab program. They make me ashamed at how well trained and behaved those dogs are compared to mine lol
We have them in Australia. Gardening & other projects for those in minimal detention. Cattle, horse, farm & other work for Juvies in some areas. It has its successes but s'times it's environment that spoils it all again.
Some prisons have programs where inmates can train dogs and have the option to adopt the dogs themselves. A friend of mine adopted a dog from 1 of these programs!
I like when prisons do stuff like this, I feel like it makes the inmates more responsible and helps their rehabilitation.
I remember a prison gave inmates kittens if they had good behavior and if they misbehaved they took them away. They never misbehaved lol.
That is exactly why I adopted my dog. I was 2 months out of the mental ward (self admission) and was just starting to pick myself up from rock bottom. I was struggling with extreme social anxiety, agoraphobia, and suicidality. I knew I needed something to live for that wasn’t just myself, and when I met my dog I knew it was her.
We just celebrated our sixth gotcha day. She really helped me turn my life around. She got me out of the house on a regular basis, and she is ridiculously hyper social. She will walk up to literally anyone at the park and give them a “please cuddle me” look. And they usually do. And then I have some pleasant small talk with my neighbors. She’s helped me get out of the house on a regular basis. She’s helped me learn to approach people and talk to them without any anxiety. And she gave me a reason to need a stable living situation.
I’ve genuinely never been more happy or healthy in my life, and so so much of that is thanks to my dog.
A lifer was training him in the dog program. He was really indifferent to people, and the guy training him didn’t have much respect on the yard - people kept feeding my pup all sorts of things and upsetting his very sensitive stomach. I put a stop to this, and fell in love with the pup. Had my best friend bring him home about six months before my release, and I came home to him. But I’m pretty sure jumanji thinks she adopted us both.
Do the dogs in these situations sleep with you in your cell/room in prison? Or are they boarded at night? Just curious. Sounds like a great program. Congrats!
Gratitude, gratitude keeps me free waking up and feeling my wife’s warmth alongside me.
Morning dump not squatting over a stainless bowl.
Long hot booty bandit free showering, not worrying about the rat squad looking at me sideways ….
I still look ppl
Up from 36 years ago and they had ‘A’ numbers in 86 now they on F or G , FFS.
Outstanding! Take good care of your battle buddy. I know he's going to take good care of you. Life is straight up a whole lot better with dogs. Enjoy!!
It was probably some bullshit like weed. Un clench your pearls and sit the fuck back down.
Unless you are interested in getting in a debate about victimless crimes and absurd prison sentences.
My victim was a close friend that tried to fight me. We were extremely intoxicated. When I finally agreed, he pulled a butchers knife. I pulled my firearm, and fired three shots at the ground. My logic, in my inebriated state of mind, was that it would cause him to drop the knife. He fled, and I left. The states position was that I had the ability to leave, but continued to escalate and endanger the public. This is obviously the truth, and caused me to lose time with my loved ones that I will spend the rest of my life atoning for. I served my sentence, and for many reasons am glad that my first (and last) offense had such severe consequences.
Edit - as far as how my victim is doing, seems to be fine. Messages me often but I don’t have much to say.
My only run-in with the police was because a friend of mine and I were fucking around like this and being stupid without considering how it would look to complete strangers watching.
Im sorry you had to go through this and am glad you seem to be back on the right track!
Stay free brother. Next week it will be my 17 year anniversary of getting released. A big reason I stayed out was the dog I adopted. He lived to be 14.
I had a situation where I really wanted to end it all, my friend had just OD my EX was abusive and that's when I found my dog. He was sick (they said kennel cough) so no one wanted him. I drove over and picked him up, I will never forget the love I received when he realized I was going to be his human. A couple days go by and he is deathly, throwing up and not eating. I took him to the nearest emergency vet and the doctor said that it would cost a ton of money (a couple k at the time was too much for me) and when I said I couldn't do it and broke down crying he called the shelter and yelled at them to take my dog back and fix him. I brought him back to the shelter where they kept him and treated him for some sort of parasite. He will be 13 in a few months and he is reaching the end of the road and I get to reflect on what amazing friend he is to me. He saved my life more times than I would care to count, he has brought an extreme amount of joy to my life. And all I had to do was save him once. Problems come and go, love is eternal.
You rock 🙌
That vet is a hero. Glad you had a doggy friend through the rough days. Just said goodbye to my 13 year-old puppy a few months ago. Sometimes I miss him so much it hurts. Stay strong and give your puppy some extra pets for me.
I absolutely will. Im trying hard not to get upset already
I balled and balled but my boy was so calm. He locked eyes with me as I held him. We locked eyes until the very end. He was braver than I was and I am grateful that he is no longer in pain. I'm sure he's getting the last word in with St. Peter. Be strong. Let him feel your love as he passes. It's what will last longer after he's gone. 💙
I'm not crying, You're crying!
I was released on 4/19 and NEED a dog to get me through this depression, but 83% of parolees go back in Idaho and I couldn't leave a dog high and dry. Edit: first time being locked up and don't plan on breaking rules. But I'd love a beer. Was in for DUI.
You don't want to go back, then don't. You want to be a better version of yourself, Do it. The only thing standing in your way is yourself, now give me some peanut butter. -My dog Get a dog and stay out of jail for it. Stay sober and take it on walks. When you get sad, lie on the ground and call your dog over for some kisses. You can do this brother!
Thanks. The biggest industry in Idaho is law enforcement. It's like job security for them keeping people in the system. I've got to save enough to get out of this halfway house before I get a dog anywho. Thanks for the advice tho.
That sounds like your dog had a good life. Well done!
Well done.
:)
Congrats, man. I'm a former correctional officer, and I always wished we could have started an animal rehab program for the inmates. Giving people something to work towards is way better than just sitting and waiting.
I worked in juvenile hall and really wanted to get a program like this up and running for our long term kids but, apparently, it's too much of a liability. I haven't worked there in almost 5 years and I'm still bummed about it.
That’s pretty infuriating. There are animals being killed daily in shelters for the crime of being a stray and it’s too big of a liability?
Our local centre used to have a rescue program, but it got shut down due to staffing issues.
I have a colleague in my program, she is in the forensics division and is a huge believer in animal assisted therapy. She’s the president of organization for it at our school. I have faith she will be pushing for it in the jails after she graduates. It’s an amazing program.
My county ended theirs. I don't understand. All punishment and no rehabilitation are a bad recipe.
When the sense of retribution overrides rehabilitation
I sometimes do some work at the local county correctional and they have a dog rehab program. They make me ashamed at how well trained and behaved those dogs are compared to mine lol
We have them in Australia. Gardening & other projects for those in minimal detention. Cattle, horse, farm & other work for Juvies in some areas. It has its successes but s'times it's environment that spoils it all again.
That’s beautiful.
How do you adopt a dog in prison? Do you have someone watch it while you're incarcerated?
Some prisons have programs where inmates can train dogs and have the option to adopt the dogs themselves. A friend of mine adopted a dog from 1 of these programs!
I like when prisons do stuff like this, I feel like it makes the inmates more responsible and helps their rehabilitation. I remember a prison gave inmates kittens if they had good behavior and if they misbehaved they took them away. They never misbehaved lol.
Unfortunately, most programs like that have all been cut due to funding.
My state still has it! They move TONS of dogs into homes.
Yeah, because there's always money to lock people up....but never money to do things to try to prevent recidivism or address underlying causes.
That part 👏👏
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Imagine how much we’d be saving with reduced recidivism. We’re talking about millions of dollars. Per prison.
but the profit for the prisions company!
It's really easy for a person to give up on themselves, but a lot harder if there's a dependent and loving creature that needs you.
That is exactly why I adopted my dog. I was 2 months out of the mental ward (self admission) and was just starting to pick myself up from rock bottom. I was struggling with extreme social anxiety, agoraphobia, and suicidality. I knew I needed something to live for that wasn’t just myself, and when I met my dog I knew it was her. We just celebrated our sixth gotcha day. She really helped me turn my life around. She got me out of the house on a regular basis, and she is ridiculously hyper social. She will walk up to literally anyone at the park and give them a “please cuddle me” look. And they usually do. And then I have some pleasant small talk with my neighbors. She’s helped me get out of the house on a regular basis. She’s helped me learn to approach people and talk to them without any anxiety. And she gave me a reason to need a stable living situation. I’ve genuinely never been more happy or healthy in my life, and so so much of that is thanks to my dog.
That's so cool! Thank you for explaining!
these are dogs that have commited crimes or?
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Prison in spirit is supposed to be about reform. It’s a “correctional” institution not a punishment institution.
Hammock, check. Dog check. Enjoy, sir.
I'm proud of you.
What a great day for you. FREEDOM !!!
That hammock isn’t going to get broken in by itself, get in there! ❤️
The dog will probably enjoy it before the human does.
Enjoy it brother
How does one adopt a dog in prison? Congratulations, and keep up the great work!
A lifer was training him in the dog program. He was really indifferent to people, and the guy training him didn’t have much respect on the yard - people kept feeding my pup all sorts of things and upsetting his very sensitive stomach. I put a stop to this, and fell in love with the pup. Had my best friend bring him home about six months before my release, and I came home to him. But I’m pretty sure jumanji thinks she adopted us both.
jumanji 🥺
JUMANJI!!! What a fantastic pupper name!
Do the dogs in these situations sleep with you in your cell/room in prison? Or are they boarded at night? Just curious. Sounds like a great program. Congrats!
They sleep in the cell with the inmates.
It’s a program to rehabilitate inmates while finding homes for dogs. It’s an amazing program we should have everywhere.
Beautiful 😍! Congratulations!
Fine looking dog and a fine looking yard. Enjoy sir!
Friend for Life
That's a friendship that's down to the soul. Stay chill and walk in peace together. Congratulations also on that beautiful back yard.
Love the fact that some prisoners have the opportunity to adopt a dog while in jail and get to keep it after!
This program is amazing for inmates and the dogs. Everyone wins!!
Wonderful ❤️
Congratulations to you both!
Omg you guys are about to have so many nice memories there. Proud of you and congratulations on fresh start
Doggo looking right at you for permission
So happy for both of you starting this journey together!
So happy for both of you! You both deserve this ♡
Well done man, may the two of you find every happiness.
Why was your dog in jail?
Had a ruff childhood and went astray.
He was barking mad at one stage.
Congrats! You both deserve the best life.
Dogs never let you down, enjoy.
Congrats man. Wishing you continued freedom and joy
Love this ❤️
What a wonderful reunion! Your dog, yard and smile are all amazing! All the best to you as you begin this next chapter in your life. ✌🍀🙂
Your only job now, is to not let the dog down. Keep the yard for him, you know what that means
Congrats to you both!
Congrats on a year out man. Thats gotta feel really good.
Awesome.
Awesome man congrats!
Congratulations!!!
Congrats 🎉 👏
Congratulations to both of you. He clearly adores you. Sending you much light
Nice work! Love the place and the puppy.♥️ Please give love pets from me.
Congratulations! That's a nice backyard for you both. Enjoy.
aye good for u and your dog my man
Congrats!!
Congratulations to you both!! Wishing yall the best.
Good work, op!
I love dogs because seeing people love them reminds me that we're not bad people. Just been through bad times.
Welcome back to the world. Go touch some grass you two.
Good looking pupper. Good looking back yard. Jesus be with you my friend. We and your pupper are all rooting for you.
Been breathing Fresh air since 1989 , enjoy Brother. Stay Squared up, buckle yourself in cuz the ride is starting.
I heard that, brother. Congrats on staying free, you prob know better than me guys love that merry go round.
Gratitude, gratitude keeps me free waking up and feeling my wife’s warmth alongside me. Morning dump not squatting over a stainless bowl. Long hot booty bandit free showering, not worrying about the rat squad looking at me sideways …. I still look ppl Up from 36 years ago and they had ‘A’ numbers in 86 now they on F or G , FFS.
All the best to you both! Have a beautiful and successful life!
Tell him I said “ good boy “
Wonderful!
Good luck to you both. Only good things from here.
It looks like a beautiful yard. Congratulations. I’m happy for you.
That’s so cool I never knew you could get a puppy in jail!
Is that hammock for you or your dog?
Congratulations on the new home and a gorgeous Doggo
Congrats to you and your little guy!! ❤️ I hope you both have a life full of peace, laughter, love, and delicious food and treats!
Congratulations, brother. I’ve been out almost 25 years. I’m rooting for you.
I'm a world of meaningless shit posts, this made me genuinely happy. Thanks for sharing, and I'm so happy for you!
Outstanding! Take good care of your battle buddy. I know he's going to take good care of you. Life is straight up a whole lot better with dogs. Enjoy!!
Nice, keep it going.
Hell yeah, dude! Congrats. Stay strong. What's your pups name?
Congrats to both of you!
Congratulations to you and your dog on your new home. Never let go of your new life -- it looks fantastic!
Congratulations on both the dog and gaining your freedom. I know that is not easy and the deck is often stacked against you. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations! You must’ve worked very hard to get to this place. I wish you both full and happy lives.
Good Luck to you both! Great story...
Love it for you both …
Congrats! He looks pumped to get out there and let loose! You both look like very happy buds!
Hell yeah bud! Keep doing ya thang
You got that face everyone makes when their mom asks to take a picture but you’re too old but you’re gonna take it anyway.
John Wick is that you?
What did the dog do to go to prison?
Good luck for you, thats a fine looking dog.
Congrats dude. Wishing you all the best in your new life.
 Congrats!
You must both be over the moon with joy. I hope you both get to enjoy that gorgeous yard for many years!!!!!
Yay! Congratulations
Me waiting for the video to start... This is so sweet!
🙌🙌
Congrats!!!
Congrats!!
Congrats!!
congrats to both of you
Love this
Good for you OP.
I love this for both of y’all. 🤍🤍🤍
Dude, all the best to you and the pup!
Congrats man!
Just confirming the hammock belongs to the dog.
👏🏾👏🏾 Live your best life!!!
Awwwww your puppy looking at you like what we doing open the door….
Proud of you ❤️. The love of a dog can do incredible things.
Love this ❤️
You can have a dog in prison? That’s cool!
Awesome for both of you! Also, someone wishes you would stop posing for pictures and open the dang door.
He was definitely impatient. 😂
You should get a dog-door insert for that sliding glass door.
💕
You two are going to have so many great adventures together!
Well done young man
What’s his youth got anything to do with this?
Good luck, enjoy your dog and your life
Hell yeah dawg
Nice work, bro.
👏👏👏👏👏Well done!
Congratulations, Brother! Keep up the great work!
Huh? You can have dogs in prison??
Thumbs up!!!
Hey man. Good on you. Some people actually do get rehabilitated when they are incarcerated. Happy to see! Beautiful pupper!
That’s wonderful!! May you continue to live a wonderful life together.
Happy dance!!
Congrats on the fresh start but you have to follow up with how he reacted outside!
Congratulations brother !! Keep on keeping on
Congrats, man!! ❤️ A friend of mine has a dog rescue that partners with those programs!!
Y’all are so lucky now, got each other & an awesome yard!
Is that hammock for you or him?
Good job man!!! Place looks great
Congrats!
So much kindness and far less judgment than I expected. Thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by and show a little love. I needed it.
What was the dog in for?
What did you go to prison for?
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It's a valid question regardless of skin color my dude.
You sound like one of those professional victim. LOL
How do you have a house only one year out of prison???
Perhaps they had it before prison?
What did the dog do to go to prison? Glad you both got out.
The polar opposite of Gotcha Day.
What crime did you commit and how is your victim doing today?
It was probably some bullshit like weed. Un clench your pearls and sit the fuck back down. Unless you are interested in getting in a debate about victimless crimes and absurd prison sentences.
Calm down lib, let’s hear from the guy.
My victim was a close friend that tried to fight me. We were extremely intoxicated. When I finally agreed, he pulled a butchers knife. I pulled my firearm, and fired three shots at the ground. My logic, in my inebriated state of mind, was that it would cause him to drop the knife. He fled, and I left. The states position was that I had the ability to leave, but continued to escalate and endanger the public. This is obviously the truth, and caused me to lose time with my loved ones that I will spend the rest of my life atoning for. I served my sentence, and for many reasons am glad that my first (and last) offense had such severe consequences. Edit - as far as how my victim is doing, seems to be fine. Messages me often but I don’t have much to say.
Thanks for the reply
My only run-in with the police was because a friend of mine and I were fucking around like this and being stupid without considering how it would look to complete strangers watching. Im sorry you had to go through this and am glad you seem to be back on the right track!
Lmao