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Therapy dogs program draws rave reviews; staff honored during Correctional Officer Week
Summary
Warden Scott Atwell described a new Love on a Leash volunteer pet-therapy program that drew enthusiastic inmate interest; Deputy Warden Rodney Constable recognized National Correctional Officer Week.
Warden Scott Atwell told the board that the Love on a Leash program, a volunteer pet‑therapy service, was recently implemented at the facility and the initial visit "went over extremely well," adding that "Every inmate in the building was requesting a visit with the dogs." He said the volunteers will come once a month to provide ongoing animal-assisted therapy.
Deputy Warden Rodney Constable acknowledged that May 3–9 is National Correctional Officer Week and commended staff for their work. Atwell also announced the annual prison tour scheduled to follow the county commissioners' 10:00 a.m. meeting. These items were presented as informational and no motions or votes were taken.
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