At Travis County State Jail, veterans train shelter dogs — and I adopted one

Veterans at a Travis County state jail train shelter dogs for adoption, building skills and connection through Austin’s ...

Incarcerated veterans training shelter dogs soon to graduate together

The Enduring Service Program, a 12-week special program that pairs shelter dogs with incarcerated individuals at the Travis ...
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Incarcerated veterans training shelter dogs through new partnership

AUSTIN, Texas — In early January, 12 dogs from Austin Animal Services (AAS) will move into the Travis County State Jail, but not for punishment. Instead, they'll be part of a pilot program called ...
Austin American-Statesman

Facing staffing issues, Austin animal shelter considers inmates for kennel cleaning

Austin Animal Services is exploring a partnership with the Travis County State Jail that would enlist inmates to clean kennels at the city shelter — an idea leaders say is in its early stages but one ...