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‘I trained service dogs while incarcerated. They taught me a lot about people.’
Melissa McKee had a unique job while incarcerated for 11 years at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, Wash. McKee earned dog training and grooming certifications through the nonprofit Prison Pet Partnership and began taking classes through Freedom Education Project Puget Sound, a college program run in partnership with University of Puget Sound. Her bonds with animals, as well as her college education, kept her grounded during reentry in 2017.
Pet Lovers Get Ready To Unleash the Fun, Creativity, and Cuteness at the 92nd Annual Olympia Pet Parade
Pet lovers of all ages and their furry friends are invited to join in the excitement as the Hands On Children’s Museum hosts the beloved Pet Parade on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at LoveOly SummerFest in downtown Olympia. Pet Parade is presented by Olympia Veterinary Hospital, this paw-some event promises a tail-wagging good time for all.
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