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Rockingham County Department of Corrections describes new comfort-dog program; handlers, training and funding outlined
Summary
The county's Department of Corrections outlined plans for a comfort dog named "Meatball," described proposed handlers and training, and said local partners will supply food and veterinary support at little or no cost.
The Rockingham County Department of Corrections (DOC) provided details Jan. 8 on a new comfort-dog program intended for use during critical incidents and for general staff and resident support.
Department representatives said the dog is an American bulldog, nicknamed "Meatball," and that Investigator Sherman will serve as the primary handler, with at least two additional…
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