UPDATE: Kris has joined the Cell Dog Program. During this program he will be trained by selected inmates who will be overseen by a professional dog trainer. He will attend classes to learn more about house training, basic obedience and some fun tricks too! Kris can be visited and even adopted while he is in the Cell Dog program.

Hi, My name is Kris. My brother Kringle and I arrived at the shelter a little before Christmas in deplorable condition. We had been tied outside with no food or water. We were severely emaciated, had worm, mange, infected ears and kennel cough. Due to that care, we are on the small side-apx 30 pounds full grown.We could have been the poster kids for a famine relief campaign. It was doubtful at first if we would live but with food, medicine and loving care we have come a long way. We are truly Christmas miracle puppies.

We are now about 5 months old and are definitely going to make it ,and getting better all of the time. Even after all we have been through ,we are sweet loving guys.I am blossoming in the prison program and forgetting all about the past.I have become a normal puppy!

It is thought that we are German Shorthair pointer mixes as our tails are cropped. If you are interested in helping one or both of us please fill out the application below. After our very rough start in life we really deserve warm homes and lots of TLC. Hope to see you soon. Love Kris

This dog is not at Rose’s Rescue, but we are gladly listing her as a courtesy for the Portage Animal Protective League. If you are interested in adopting this pet, please call the PAPL directly at (330) 296-4022. The PAPL is located at 8122 Infirmary Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266. For more directions or more information, visit their website at http://www.portageapl.org
Thanks to professional trainer Bill Oliver (www.customcaninecompany.com) for volunteering to help train our prison dogs at the Trumbull Correctional Institution!