Dog News
Dogs play a significant role in CDCR. They help staff find contraband and offenders work on rehabilitation.
K-9 partners are used for drug interdiction across CDCR and the Division of Juvenile, including one special dog named Daxx....
Read More About Meet Daxx, the drug‑sniffing dog at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
New Life K-9 Program at California Men's Colony (CMC) said goodbye to five dogs who will be placed with veterans...
Read More About Five dogs graduate New Life K‑9 Program at CMC
Local Cub Scouts fulfilled some rank requirements by visiting with CDCR K-9 staff from California State Prison, Los Angeles County....
California State Prison, Sacramento, has joined the ranks of other institutions training service dogs.
CDCR and CCHCS staff are mourning the loss of K-9 contraband-detection legend Drako, who passed away on October 14, 2021.
California State Prison, Sacramento, has started the Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Hope (POOCH) Service Dog Program. Prison staff is...
Brandon Gonzalez, currently incarcerated at the California Men’s Colony (CMC), describes his experience as part of the New Life K9s...
Read More About New Life K9s team raises $100k for program and local businesses
CRC competes in Paws 4 Life Foundation K-9 trials.
When the team at Paws For Life (PFL) K9 Rescue met Burnett at a South L.A. Animal Shelter, they knew...
Read More About Therapy dog graduates from Mule Creek State Prison
The first Sunday in May was a very special day for the staff and incarcerated trainers at Mule Creek State...
Read More About Service dog graduates from Mule Creek State Prison