Faith and Reign are therapy dogs who bring joy to one of the darkest places in Los Angeles, Men's Central Jail.
Therapy dogs with the Pet Prescription Team bring relief and joy to inmates at Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles.Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles is a decrepit and dangerous place, described by some as a modern-day dungeon.Faith and Reign are therapy dogs with the Southern California-basedWhen they stroll calmly through the corridors of the jail, inmates reach through the bars and give them some soft pets and attention.
"When you're in a facility, you see these people, you know they're here for a reason - and the dog melts them," says Phil Emery with Pet Prescription Team. "You can see their eyes. I'll be honest, I feel you can see a tear.""A lot of them haven't pet a dog in years, months," Valenzuela says. "But in their minds, it reminds them of their childhood. Lassie, they always call this one Lassie.
Some inmates say the dogs make them think of home - and remind them they will be out of jail one day.
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