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Cell Dog Program fosters ten new puppies in Lee County

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Posted at 2:24 PM, Jul 18, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-18 14:24:34-04

LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- Take a look at this! Ten puppies are being fostered as part of the Lee County Sheriff's Office Cell Dog program.

Inmates at the Lee County Jail will be taking care of the puppies, provided by the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

The pups will be taught voice commands, hand signals, and other tricks.

MORE: Cell Dog program benefits inmates and pooches

LCSO says this programs helps reduce the number of dogs being euthanized and allows inmates to do some good by socializing a pet.


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