Exit Story by Scott Webb The following is the exit story by a Pen Pals inmate who will be released next week. Mr. Webb trained almost 40 dogs in his eight and a half years with the Pen Pals program. Thank you so much for taking your time to write about Pen Pals, Mr. Webb, […]
by Jo-De Davis, guest blogger Jake was a gentle giant, a lanky collie mix with a plumed tail, and his best friend was Prancer, who was a small, lively shih tzu. They romped and played on our neighborhood golf course regularly. They ate the grass, rolled in the rough, and practiced being good boys […]
A few weeks ago, one of our trainers sent me a review of an article that one of our inmate handlers wrote. Bennett May has been an inmate handler in our program for four years and as this review shows, he has been changed by Pen Pals for the better and has worked hard to make […]
The Companions in Crisis fund provides financial assistance to families unable to bear the cost of the life-saving treatments for their pets that have been diagnosed with cancer. This program strives to provide pet owners with a sense of hope when facing a cancer diagnosis. Whether it’s two months or two years, the additional time […]
by Dr. Courtney Belden, Central Virginia Veterinary & Acupuncture Cold-laser therapy. It may sound a little quirky, but the science behind it is actually not much different from the laser pointer pens. For veterinarians, the laser utilizes light energy to stimulate cells, which leads to: Increased healing Improved circulation Local pain relief Decreased inflammation The […]
