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S.D. prison program helps orphaned puppies

South Dakota Penitentiary, which runs a program called Parole Pups, was contacted and stepped up to the plate to foster the puppies

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Image Keloland

By C1 Staff

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — When 5-day-old puppies showed up on the doorstep of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, they immediately needed someone who was able to provide round-the-clock care.

The South Dakota Penitentiary, which runs a program called Parole Pups, was contacted and stepped up to the plate to foster the puppies, according to Keloland.

Inmates are assigned shifts, as the puppies have a feeding schedule of ever four hours. They’ve been caring for the puppies for three weeks.

The Humane Society is very impressed with the inmate’s dedication toward the pups.