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Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement.

Puppies enter prison at the age of 8 weeks and live with their incarcerated puppy-raisers for approximately 24 months. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society rather than take from it. PBB programs bring the love and healing of dogs to hundreds of individuals every year. The dogs bring hope and pride to their raisers, and independence and security to those they serve.

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VIDEO: Ten PBB Dogs Bring Comfort at NYPD Funeral

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To the outside eye, it is just a group of dogs playing in the yard. However, these pups are in the middle of a prison yard at a maximum-security prison in Bedford Hills, N.Y. getting training to become service dogs.
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The August 2, 2021 ceremony at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility was the culmination of a remarkable two-week period during which police officers were trained by incarcerated women in how to effectively handle and care for the wonderful dogs that have joined their departments.
Inmates and officers work together in Puppies Behind Bars program to help at-risk law enforcement.
WaPo: With stress on officers spiking, New York joins wave of police agencies using therapy dogs
NYPD Commissioner Shea gets a visit from one of PBB's finest.
This picture appeared in the New York Post on August 6th, 2021. Det. Efrain Hernandez greets Det. Jenny.
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Volunteer Spotlight! Yael and Tara begin their weekend together and navigate New York City streets. ​
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What does it take to be a foster family for one of our dogs? Meet Dustin, Melissa & Adele!​
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What happens when law enforcement and inmates come together over a dog?​
PBB dogs bring comfort to health care heroes in this Today show feature.
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"I never thought a service dog could open the door to me living my life again, but that's exactly what pete's done for me."

— Brian, 9/11 first responder
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Sometimes we get pulled in a lot of different directions - but, hold on to havin' fun with your best friends, it's all the therapy we need. ...

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Sometimes we get pulled in a lot of different directions - but, hold on to havin' fun with your best friends, it's all the therapy we need. 🙂 Have a fun wknd! 🎡🦴🤹🐾 #puppy #playtime

We hope Julian's sunshine brightens your day. 😊

As we recognize National Mental Health Awareness month, please help to share Mental ...

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We hope Julian's sunshine brightens your day. 😊 As we recognize National Mental Health Awareness month, please help to share Mental Health America’s (MHA’s) message today to provide foundational knowledge about mental health and what we all can do if mental health is a cause for concern. PBB’s pups help provide support to first responders and wounded veterans who suffer from PTSD. Mental health is important to US ALL- we need to start talking about how to help each other in these trying times. #backtothebasics #growth #hope #healing

A HUGE shout out to grahamgano9 @kayvonthibodeaux and @nygiants for supporting PBB and our cause to serve. Lucky numbers #5 and #9 this year! ...

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A HUGE shout out to grahamgano9 @kayvonthibodeaux and @nygiants for supporting PBB and our cause to serve. Lucky numbers #5 and #9 this year! Thibodeaux called Gano a “great guy” and said “the number don’t make the player, the player makes the number.” Gano did No. 5 proud over two years, making 92.3 percent of his field goals and 95 percent of his PATs. (Read the story: link in bio) #newyorkgiants #bigblue #gmen #gotyourback

Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppies enter prison at the age of 8 weeks and live with their incarcerated puppy-raisers for approximately 24 months. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society rather than take from it.

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Puppies Behind Bars
263 West 38th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Tel. 212.680.9562
Fax 212.689.9330

programs@puppiesbehindbars.com

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Puppies Behind Bars is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, tax I.D. #13-3969389, and donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.

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