PET program offers job training for prisoners

Tara Vreeland, news on 6

TULSA County - is a new impetus in life for some are and a new leash on life of dogs that bathe.

The program "Pets helping people" nonprofit graduated ten women on Monday night.?The program is designed to help women move from prisons in society, something the voice of women would not be possible without the unconditional love of dogs.

Pets and women have similar histories: past harsh and second chances.

"Drugs." Drugs. Meth. I've been a drug user for nearly 20 years. "This is my third imprisonment, said Lea Ann Eastteam."

"I had to really sat to learn some lessons to teach." Re-evaluate myself ", added."

Lea Ann Eastteam methamphetamine habit landed him in prison.

If it were not for the programme "Pets helping people", Eastteam would have never found to Tanner, who came from a Puppy Mill.

Eastteam and nine others were selected to participate in the program. Director of the programme specifically says seeking strong in his recovery from drug people.

"Commit themselves to work with us as an employee and in return, we teach them to work in the industry of dog maintenance," said Christy VanCleave.

Women learn and learn the skills necessary for careers in the industry of dog, once released from prison.

"We have had 100% placement for our girls," VanCleave, said. "We have people who call us want to recruit our employees.""And it is good that they are criminals."

"This will give me the opportunity to begin again." To "be able to take care of myself the right way and not have to resort to medications as I did before, said Eastteam."

The stories may have had rough beginnings, but the women say that the program has given them and their furry friends as a chance in a happy ending.

"Am gonna get out there and being a mother and grandmother that supposed to be." I can do it now! There is no doubt in my mind, "said Eastteam."

Including graduates of the Monday night, pets helping people has had more than 30 graduates. Program Director said that the majority of people are still working in the maintenance industry and has remained drug-free.

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Leadership program for maintaining the unity of pet food

A leadership program class is spearheading his second campaign for furry, four-legged in the Santa Maria Valley friends.

Santa Maria and Orcutt different locations will have pictures of the collection through noon on Friday for donations "Things the Pet Food Pantry" for the human society of the Santa Maria Valley.

The unity of pet food, organized by the class of the Santa Maria Valley 2010 leadership program, culminates on Saturday when the volunteers will be stationed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Mall crossroads, near Bradley and Betteravia road. Set in the distant parking through PetSmart.

The success of your first pet food unit asks members of the class to another agreement peoples Kathi, one of the members of the class. Estimated to be between $7,000 to $9,000 in pet food, toys and supplies last year.

"Our goal was to fill a room."They have this little space and we filled people, he said, adding that by the time the event was held last year, it had collected much more and they were able to fill three rooms.

"What a great community this is." We are really excited about..., "he said." "We want to break our record of last year, but we would be happy to do this year what we did last year." "If we have gathered what we did last year, we will be satisfied."

On Saturday, they planned demonstrations by the Base Unit of the air force's Vandenberg K-9 to 11 a.m. and the manifestations of the PetSmart training carried out throughout the day.

Special guests will be the Rocketeer rollers roller derby team. Animals and human society volunteers will be on hand Salute attendees.

The organizers hope to fill the pantry food from pet food, belts, necklaces, toys and other items for animals shelter during these difficult economic times.

"We rely on the generosity of our community to feed our animals of housing, as well as donating food for families temporarily unable to feed their pets." "Donations have been down and demand has risen as more and more people are struggling to care for their animals," said Jill Tucker, executive director of SMVHS.

Also expressed gratitude to members of the leadership continue to pet food unit.

"Every donation of food for pets really makes the difference for a needy animal," Tucker added

Product and items will go to the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society, a non-profit organization, "no kill", dedicated to promoting the adoption of homeless cats and dogs. The organization does not receive government funding, nor it is funded by or affiliated with any national organization.

The paintings from the collection donated by Meathead Movers run: Rabobank, CoastHills Federal Credit Union, Honda of Santa Maria, Santa Maria Fairpark office, Office of administration of the airport of Santa Maria, Bank of oak heritage of mankind, the Edward Jones at 900 e. Main St., Suite 203, back straight chiropractic, Bella Luna Salon, all Valley Pet Hospital, Adobe Animal ClinicLostworld pets and the Santa Maria Animal Hospital.

He suggested that food donations are: dry Purina kitten Chow, Friskies pate classic, Healthwise dry adult food for dogs, Healthwise Active small kibble present or science diet adult canned dog food.

In addition, other elements needed include rawhide chew, inflatable cables of nylon, no clumping litter from cat, liquid hand disinfectant detergent liquid washing, paper towels, and other portable pools, squeaky toys for dogs and necklaces.

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PET program offers job training for prisoners

Tara Vreeland, news on 6

TULSA County - is a new impetus in life for some are and a new leash on life of dogs that bathe.

The program "Pets helping people" nonprofit graduated ten women on Monday night.?The program is designed to help women move from prisons in society, something the voice of women would not be possible without the unconditional love of dogs.

Pets and women have similar histories: past harsh and second chances.

"Drugs." Drugs. Meth. I've been a drug user for nearly 20 years. "This is my third imprisonment, said Lea Ann Eastteam."

"I had to really sat to learn some lessons to teach." Re-evaluate myself ", added."

Lea Ann Eastteam methamphetamine habit landed him in prison.

If it were not for the programme "Pets helping people", Eastteam would have never found to Tanner, who came from a Puppy Mill.

Eastteam and nine others were selected to participate in the program. Director of the programme specifically says seeking strong in his recovery from drug people.

"Commit themselves to work with us as an employee and in return, we teach them to work in the industry of dog maintenance," said Christy VanCleave.

Women learn and learn the skills necessary for careers in the industry of dog, once released from prison.

"We have had 100% placement for our girls," VanCleave, said. "We have people who call us want to recruit our employees.""And it is good that they are criminals."

"This will give me the opportunity to begin again." To "be able to take care of myself the right way and not have to resort to medications as I did before, said Eastteam."

The stories may have had rough beginnings, but the women say that the program has given them and their furry friends as a chance in a happy ending.

"Am gonna get out there and being a mother and grandmother that supposed to be." I can do it now! There is no doubt in my mind, "said Eastteam."

Including graduates of the Monday night, pets helping people has had more than 30 graduates. Program Director said that the majority of people are still working in the maintenance industry and has remained drug-free.

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