One of one of the most heartwarming programs we have is canine prison training.

This program gives prisoners the possibility to prove themselves via training sanctuary dogs. One great incentive that inmates receive from this program is if they succeed, they could be provided a pardon quicker than expected.

This program also gives dogs a 2nd chance. Most of these dogs are sanctuary rescues, and educating them for a special purpose gives them a greater opportunity of being adopted. Once the canine graduates from the program, they will certainly be launched for adoption or coupled with a veteran that would require support.

Steven and Pavlov had this beautiful relationship while in the program.

Pavlov was a roaming canine wandering around the streets in Philadelphia. He was taken in by the city’s Pet Care and Control Team, that later signed him up for their recidivism reduction program under the non-profit New Leash on Life.

That’s where he met Steven Morales. At first, he could not think he would be educating this dog. He described him as a canine that was “running the joint” when they met, and he had no clue how to educate him.

But that was simply the begin of a solid bond they would soon form.

They do things together– eat, sleep, whatever. He remained close to Steven and had actually formed an attachment to him. He was simply adorable.

It was until two months into the program that Pavlov started obeying Steven’s commands. That’s when he knew he could do this; he could educate this canine! Pavlov’s progress also resulted in Steven’s progress throughout his stay in jail. Because of his excellent job, he was released early.

Steven didn’t recognize what to do with Pavlov and didn’t want to leave him.

As much as he wanted to adopt him, he made the hard decision not to since he was not sure of the life he was returning to. He really did not recognize where to live and what to do for a living. It had not been ideal for Pavlov.

Luckily, Pavlov obtained adopted by Marina Andersson. It was love at first sight for her. His loving personality won her over; she had Steven to give thanks to for that.

One day, she together bumped into New Leash on Life’s Facebook message regarding Pavlov.

Marina and also Pavlov drove to ACCT Philly, where Steven currently works.

They established Steven as if he was being interviewed for a documentary, not knowing that Marina and also Pavlov remained in the other room. On cue, the two got in the room for the big shock, and you can see just how Pavlov and Steven still had that bond.

Marina and Steven promised to keep in touch and could tap him for some pet-sitting duties whenever she requires a hand. It was a great tale that came cycle, and Pavlov was one lucky dog to have two amazing humans that loved and cared for him.