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.
Pelican Bay State Prison announced the May 1, 2025, passing of active-duty Investigative Services Unit (ISU) K-9 Leo. Badge No....
Goose, a retired investigative services unit (ISU) K-9 from California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) at Norco, passed away April 3, 2025....
When off-duty Salinas Valley State Prison Correctional Officer Grady was driving with K-9 Anna earlier this year, he saw a...
Read More About K‑9 officer saves two teens from burning car
California Correctional Institution (CCI) celebrated seven incarcerated graduates, and their rescue dogs, from the Pawsitive Change program. The April 8...
A bond between an incarcerated trainer and a dog in the Second Chance Canine Program has led to the dog’s...
Remi, a retired Investigative Services Unit K-9 from North Kern State Prison, passed away Jan. 24, 2025. Correctional Officer C....
Read More About North Kern mourns passing of retired K‑9 Remi
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) Warden Anissa De La Cruz hosted the Little Angels Service Pups Parade to spread holiday...
California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton hosted its much-anticipated annual Christmas Puppy Parade Dec. 20. The heartwarming event features adorable...
Pita, a retired Investigative Service Unit (ISU) K-9 from California Rehabilitation Center (CRC), passed away Dec. 2, 2024. Seven-year-old Pita,...
Viking, a retired Investigative Service Unit K-9, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. The K-9 began his service to CDCR in...
Read More About Viking, retired Investigative Service Unit K‑9