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Dog News

Because canines play a significant role, whether helping staff find contraband or assisting rehabilitate incarcerated people, CDCR Dog News is a popular category.

Remi, a retired K-9 from North Kern State Prison, passed away Jan. 24, 2025. Remi is seen here with Correctional Officer Charles Norris at the K-9 academy graduation.

North Kern mourns passing of retired K‑9 Remi

Remi, a retired Investigative Services Unit K-9 from North Kern State Prison, passed away Jan. 24, 2025. Correctional Officer C....

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CCWF puppies wearing holiday sweaters while touring the administration building.

Pups spread holiday cheer at CCWF

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) Warden Anissa De La Cruz hosted the Little Angels Service Pups Parade to spread holiday...

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A dog wearing a holiday costume receives pets from a staff member during the CHCF Christmas Puppy Parade.

Christmas Puppy Parade brings cheer to CHCF

California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton hosted its much-anticipated annual Christmas Puppy Parade Dec. 20. The heartwarming event features adorable...

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K-9 Pita at CRC on the dock.

CRC mourns loss of retired K‑9 Pita

Pita, a retired Investigative Service Unit (ISU) K-9 from California Rehabilitation Center (CRC), passed away Dec. 2, 2024. Seven-year-old Pita,...

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Retired K-9 Viking back when he graduated the academy with Officer Hanson.

Viking, retired Investigative Service Unit K‑9

Viking, a retired Investigative Service Unit K-9, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. The K-9 began his service to CDCR in...

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Incarcerated trainers with Tyson, who recently graduated training with four other dogs, at Corcoran prison.

5 dogs graduate training at CSP‑Corcoran

Five dogs recently graduated a training program at California State Prison, Corcoran, with one finding a forever home with staff....

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A costumed pooch parade at CIM in Chino.

CIM holds Halloween costumed pooch parade

A Halloween costumed pooch parade brought smiles to the incarcerated and staff at California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino....

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Rye, a CDCR K-9, passed away Aug. 28, 2024.

Wasco State Prison mourns passing of K‑9 Rye

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center is mourning the loss of K-9 Rye who passed away Aug. 28, 2024, after a tough...

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A photo of an incarcerated person at Pleasant Valley State Prison on National Dog Day with a dog he is training and the words: Rehabilitating dogs while rehabilitating themselves. “Incarcerated handlers provide rehabilitation, skills and love to dogs rescued from shelters. While helping save the dogs, the handlers are learning about responsibility, teamwork, teambuilding, communication and rebuilding family relationships," incarcerated trainer, Pleasant Valley State Prison.

Pleasant Valley gets into National Dog Day

Celebrating our four-legged friends and companions, the incarcerated individuals at Pleasant Valley State Prison shared their love of pets during...

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Zack Skow takes group photo with San Quentin staff and residents

Marley’s Mutts founder visits San Quentin

Marley’s Mutts founder Zack Skow recently visited San Quentin Rehabilitation Center to provide information about his organization. Marley’s Mutts rescues...

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