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Paws in Prison

Dog rescue in Lockhart, TX

We are a prison located in Lockhart TX. We rescue dogs from rural area shelters and take them into the prison for training on basic obedience. They are also house trained and crate trained. Training is done by the women inmate handlers. A professional trainer comes to the prison weekly to teach the inmates how to train the dogs. Dogs live at the prison for 2-3 months, in the cells with the inmates, while they are being trained.

All dogs are up to date on their shots, heartworm negative and on preventative, spayed/neutered, microchipped and trained for basic obedience.

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1400 Industrial Blvd.
Lockhart, TX 78644
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1400 Industrial Blvd.

Lockhart, TX 78644

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Adoptable pets at Paws in Prison

We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Lockhart, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Budster's adoption status with email updates.
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Budster

Beagle/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Lockhart, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Zelda's adoption status with email updates.
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Zelda

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Lockhart, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Hailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Hailey

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Lockhart, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 11 mos
Lockhart, TX

Rescue FAQs

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Contract required to adopt. Home checks and vet checks are required. Check the website for more specific details.

Adoption application

https://www.pawsinprison.com/application

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We'll also keep you updated on Yukon's adoption status with email updates.
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Yukon

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We'll also keep you updated on Victor II's adoption status with email updates.
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Victor II

Boxer

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BreakDance

Siamese

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We'll also keep you updated on Helga's adoption status with email updates.
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Helga

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Elizabeth's adoption status with email updates.
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Elizabeth

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Eloise's adoption status with email updates.
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Eloise

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