Not only do the dogs get socialization, but it helps with the inmates’ rehabilitation as well! What a special place Strayhaven is! The trainer they have hired to run the program works with the inmates and the dogs at the prison about once or twice a week. According to Alison, they have had a lot of success with this program and it really helps with their adoption numbers. They do their best to have homes lined up for each dog before they graduate so the transition to their new forever homes is seamless and they retain all that they learned much easier. They send about 6-7 dogs at a time to be trained in basic obedience and they each live with an inmate 24/7 for 6-8 weeks. Strayhaven has partnered with a local state prison. We started off by asking her a few questions for our latest episode of “Stop Hounding Me”!Īs Alison mentions in the video, Strayhaven has a shelter program called C.A.R.E. Strayhaven grabbed our attention and became our Pennsylvania rescue pick for a few different reasons. From the beginning, the shelter was, and still is, privately run.”Īs this shelter was hours away from our Pennsylvania camping location, Alison and her friend so graciously agreed to make the drive to US to talk about their cherished, small, community shelter. With help from concerned citizens and some government loans, the shelter was completed. A retired gentleman by the name of Perry Dehart, donated the land and his time to build the shelter. In 1960, this dedicated group decided it was impractical and impossible to keep all the animals in their homes, and Strayhaven Animal Shelter was built and Incorporated. There was only a group of caring people, who rescued strays, keeping them in their homes until these pitiful dogs and cats were found loving homes. But for Alison, it was her chance to talk about the shelter she loves so much.Īccording to their website, “In the early fifties, there was no Strayhaven Animal Shelter. It was a very hot and humid day in Pennsylvania to say the least. It was no different when we met Alison Kuder from Strayhaven Animal Shelter who is proud to serve on their board. Every shelter and community has different struggles, yet the volunteers, workers and board members we have met on our Adventure Of A Lifetime are more than happy and excited to do what they do. Late nights, hard work and countless tears are part of the territory. If you are an animal rescuer, you likely have a thankless job.
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