tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post8416875785901961301..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Men are from Mars, Dogs are from VenusGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-1050375583481593662007-08-24T16:33:00.000-05:002007-08-24T16:33:00.000-05:00I am the Warden at the prison in Venus, Texas. If ...I am the Warden at the prison in Venus, Texas. If you would like more information on the "Paws in Prison Program" you may contact the facility at (972)366-3334 and ask to speak to me. It is truly a great program and I expect it to double in about 3-weeks when we start the second phase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-23766039049692526082007-08-23T07:40:00.000-05:002007-08-23T07:40:00.000-05:00gritsy, you gonna teach 'em to train pits?RoAN :-)...gritsy, you gonna teach 'em to train pits?<BR/><BR/>RoAN :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26885390853743660262007-08-21T13:19:00.000-05:002007-08-21T13:19:00.000-05:00@8:02 - I don't really know the answer to that que...@8:02 - I don't really know the answer to that question. Here's the <A HREF="http://www.thegeogroupinc.com/northamerica.asp?fid=71" REL="nofollow">contact info for the unit</A> described in the story, but there are probably others.<BR/><BR/>If anybody knows how to plug in to get a dog from one of these programs, please speak up.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8621146619083762902007-08-21T08:02:00.000-05:002007-08-21T08:02:00.000-05:00Mr. Grits: How does one find out more about adopt...Mr. Grits: How does one find out more about adopting one of these trained dogs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-30523571151616613372007-08-21T01:46:00.000-05:002007-08-21T01:46:00.000-05:00the only "rehab" Vick needs, is the kind that sho...the only "rehab" Vick needs, is the kind that shows him just what it felt like for those poor animals to be in his care. <BR/><BR/>I think otherwise this is a wonderful program for offenders to be in. It does teach them empathy and responsibility, but most of all it shows the offenders the understanding of unconditional love. That's what is the most important. <BR/><BR/>Thanks grits, for all you have provided to us. One qustion, what went on at the BPP board meeting you told us about last week??? Any body got any news???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-37789493123521874252007-08-21T01:31:00.000-05:002007-08-21T01:31:00.000-05:00I can think of a few prosecutors that could use so...I can think of a few prosecutors that could use some empathy.<BR/><BR/>The favorable results of programs like this highlight the power of rehabilitation.<BR/><BR/>"Criminals" are not monsters and should not be treated as such. Even Michael Vick could benefit from a little rehab!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-34803444764751608072007-08-20T22:59:00.000-05:002007-08-20T22:59:00.000-05:00Having to care for a pet teaches criminals empathy...Having to care for a pet teaches criminals empathy, which is what they need to be taught. Supposedly, these programs work wonders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-32133959269518694172007-08-20T20:30:00.000-05:002007-08-20T20:30:00.000-05:00Jim, tell me more about your experiences with dogs...Jim, tell me more about your experiences with dogs and crime victims.<BR/><BR/>And to anon, honestly I don't think Vick is a good candidate for that - make him clean dog shit, maybe, but don't make him responsible for a dog. There must be other rehabilitation methods for somebody like that. best,Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-2006527096328052392007-08-20T19:52:00.000-05:002007-08-20T19:52:00.000-05:00It's funny, I've seen dogs really help victims rec...It's funny, I've seen dogs really help victims recover from trauma of crime, I would think it could help inmates as wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-53785253216016155892007-08-20T19:35:00.000-05:002007-08-20T19:35:00.000-05:00If a miracle happens and that sicko football playe...If a miracle happens and that sicko football player Michael Vick has to do any time in jail he should be required to participate in a program like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com