Phoenix was sprayed with oven cleaner, which burned her and partially blinded her right eye. Her owners are being prosecuted, and she was taken into the Jail Dogs Program, operated by Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway and the Society of Humane Friends. Jail Dogs was a life-saver for her as it allowed her round-the-clock supervision.
A month later, her recovery is in full swing through the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Second Chance Jail Dog Program. Her primary caretakers are inmates.
“Seeing how far she’s come so quickly and that I was a part of it, that’s a reward by itself,” inmate Tommy Spruill said.
He received Phoenix just two weeks ago.
“She’d walk around moping, with her head down. Now, her spirits are lifted. Every day is a new step for her,” Spruill said.
Hank Williams (above) is also in the Gwinnett County Jail Dogs Program, from where he may be adopted. Hank is about ten months old, and thought to be a hound/shepherd mix. He’s said to be sweet and playful.
Here’s a video of Hank and his inmate.
CJ has a broken leg, but it hasn’t dampened his spirits any! He is a loving friendly little boy who loves to give kisses and wiggles. CJ is a young chihuahua mix who is available for adoption from the Gwinnett County Jail Dogs Program.
Ebony (above) is a young female lab mix girl who is full of labby wiggles. She had been sponsored in the Homeless Pet Club at the shelter, but after three months she had not yet found her people, so she was brought over to the jail to give her more time. Ebony loves kids and will make a great family pet.
Finally, Queenie is an agility star! This smart gal knows all her basic commands and additional tricks! She really enjoys playing fetch, and is nutso about her ball! Queenie is still young, but she is very laid-back for her age. Queenie does not mind spending time alone, but once you return she enjoys every bit of your company. Queenie would do well as an only dog, and with older children or adults.
Here’s a video of Queenie performing some of her tricks.
The Jail Dogs Program operates at no cost to Gwinnett County taxpayers, as the Society of Humane Friends pays for its expenses. You can click here to donate online to help the Jail Dogs Program.
You may also donate via snail mail, sending your check to:
Society of Humane Friends of GA
Operation Second Chance
P.O. Box 1416
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
A young girl in Gwinnett County makes bracelets and other accessories out of paracord and donates the profits to Jail Dogs. So far, she’s been able to sponsor at least seven dogs who have found forever homes. You can visit her page on Facebook to see some of her creations, purchase, and learn about her mission to save Jail Dogs.
Gwinnett County Animal Control continues to offer discounted adoptions – $40 for dogs; or $30 for cats, with two cat adoptions for $40.
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