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Montcalm County approves shelter‑to‑prison dog training partnership with Central Michigan Correctional Facility
Summary
The board approved a partnership that will place up to 10 Montcalm County shelter dogs at Central Michigan Correctional Facility for eight-week training under the Positive Futures program; the shelter and MDOC described costs, volunteer roles and expected outcomes.
Montcalm County commissioners on May 12 approved a partnership between the county animal shelter and the Central Michigan Correctional Facility to place shelter dogs in the facilityPositive Futures program for training and subsequent adoption.
The motion to approve the partnership was moved by Vice Chairman Peterson and carried by voice vote.
Autumn Pumford, Montcalm County animal control director, introduced the proposal and said the shelter and the facility had reviewed program details and were prepared to…
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