J, sentenced to life without parole at 17, has been incarcerated for over 18 years. Writing to the CFSY since 2018, J's letters often told us of how she struggled during her incarceration as she dealt with unimaginable regret and remorse for the harm she caused as a child. She has a newfound sense of hope thanks to the prison's dog training program, where she works with dogs to help prepare them for service animal certification. Her most recent trainee, a golden retriever named Sierra, has since gone home to a young man with epilepsy and autism and, thanks to J's training, is able to help him navigate the world with confidence and security. "In my heart, I have hope that no matter where I am in life, I can still have a bright future."
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New guidelines on intercat issues....once called intercat aggression now re-framed....the guidelines can help millions of multi-cat homes, and it's all free, from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) #catbehavior #catwelfare #multicat #cataggression #AAFP
New guideline document for intercat tension in homes from AAFP
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