"A New Leash on Life"

I can't understand why I haven't blogged about the program called "A New Leash on Life" yet - it seems like I rarely talk about anything else!
I got the chance to oversee this program for Carolina P.A.W.S. My responsibilities are ranging from finding the right dogs for the prison, to making sure they have everything imaginable they might need during the 8 weeks that the dogs stay at the prison. To be honest, I was taken back once I realized how many little things dogs need during that time period - food, crates, collars, leashes, treats, bowls, training aids, toys, heartworm prevention, cleaning supplies, miscellaneous medication, ...
Well, but these are only the first two steps. Then the dogs and supplies need to be transported to the prison - a task I would never have been able to do on my own. Last, but certainly not least we need to find a forever home to adopt those dogs, so that they can go there right after "graduation."
Even though my expectations about my involvement were much lower, I couldn't be more excited or happier that I have the opportunity to be a part of this. Funnily, it actually seems to be even the opposite!