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POOCH In the Park Puppies Booth

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GINGER
Project POOCH alum

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Photos by NANCY HILL and JOAN DALTON

Emma Comes Home

Emma was an outside dog before she came to Project POOCH from a shelter.

EMMA IS A BLACK lab mix who was an "outside dog" all her life before she came to POOCH. As a result of living outdoors and not getting much attention, she was poorly socialized, easily frightened, and distrustful of people. But she was socially at ease and popular with other dogs.

With patience and understanding, her trainer gained her trust. She began to look forward to time with him, and enjoyed petting, play-time, and walks.

Last spring Emma was adopted by a loving couple, experienced dog people with several other dogs. Her future seemed secure.

Then, disaster, Emma ran away. Nobody knows why - maybe something frightened her, maybe ancient urges made her restless. Whatever caused her to leave home, she didn't range far; she stayed nearby and was sometimes seen. But she didn't come when called, instead she spooked and hid when approached. Neighbors tried to help, but Emma eluded everyone through the winter months.

Emma's family persisted. They baited elaborate traps with dog treats, and patroled wearing night vision goggles.

It took nearly a year, but their patience prevailed. Emma has finally been recaptured. She is now safe at home, relearning to trust the loyal friends who refused to give up on her, and to appreciate a full dish and a warm hearth.

YOUTH NEWS

POOCH YOUTH MARCEL demonstrated his computer skill by preparing a Power Point presentation for JOAN DALTON to use as part of her workshop "Teaching Responsibility, Patience, and Compassion by Working with Dogs" at the 62nd International CEA ( Correctional Education Association) Conference, July 8-11th, in Atlanta, GA.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RAUL who has passed the American Boarding Kennel Association Exam for Pet Care Technician I certification.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CRUZ who was recently released, and has completed his job search and is now gainfully employed as a welder.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CRUZ who was recently released, and has completed his job search and is now gainfully employed as a welder.

ANDREW, no longer in corrections, was interviewed by three Japanese journalists for an article for a Japanese magazine. The writers also interviewed a family who adopted a dog trained by Andrew when he was in Project POOCH.