Prison Pet Partnership

Prison Pet Partnership A nonprofit vocational education organization that enriches the lives of incarcerated women Animals need to be loved in return.

Prison Pet Partnership began in 1982 as part of Tacoma Community College’s inmate education program. The facility is located on the grounds of the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, Washington. Inmate employees support the boarding kennel, the grooming service, and service dog training. Prison Pet Partnership gives inmates the opportunity to learn valuable pet industry-related

vocational skills to use in finding employment when they resume their lives outside of prison. Our service dogs are able to respond to the needs of individuals who experience seizures, those who live with various illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis, and those who have multiple disabilities, by assisting them in their daily activities and by giving them increased independence. Only one out of every 15 to 20 dogs selected from animal rescues for our program has the intelligence and temperament necessary to become a Service or Therapy Dog. Dogs who do not make it as Service Dogs are trained in basic obedience that allow them to be placed in the community as Paroled Pets. Paroled Pets can be found on Petfinder at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=WA243. Studies on the human/animal bond have reached the conclusion, not surprising, that humans benefit from the unqualified love and acceptance that only animals can provide. The shared bond between our dogs, their inmate trainers, and above all, their eventual owners, provides a feeling of satisfaction that directly contributes to the mental and physical wellness of all who are involved. This is the essence of what Prison Pet Partnership has provided over the years to the inmates who work with the dogs, the dogs who are given the chance to lead lives of service, and the individuals with disabilities who receive the well trained dogs to help increase their level of independence.

Pool day for our boarding guests on Sunday Funday 🐶 🌊 With the arrival of warm weather, pool parties become a daily occu...
05/31/2026

Pool day for our boarding guests on Sunday Funday 🐶 🌊

With the arrival of warm weather, pool parties become a daily occurrence to help keep our friends cool and enriched during their stays.

Ricky, Arya, Henry, and Gulliver. A valiant attempt at a down stay group photo that humorously went array.Sometimes with...
05/28/2026

Ricky, Arya, Henry, and Gulliver. A valiant attempt at a down stay group photo that humorously went array.

Sometimes with animals things don't go to plan. So enjoy a series of outtakes of our young service dogs in training.

Some of our day campers and boarding guests during their play groups 🐾 🐶
05/19/2026

Some of our day campers and boarding guests during their play groups 🐾 🐶

We had two poodle guests today for grooming. Cora the toy poodle and Fern the standard. Program participants Philomena a...
05/18/2026

We had two poodle guests today for grooming. Cora the toy poodle and Fern the standard.

Program participants Philomena and Samantha did a beautiful job on their grooms. Dogs like Fern and Cora help students learn breed specific cuts to assist with skills for re-entry and job placement 🐾 🐩

Some of our grooming guests this week 🐾 🐶 Winnie, Coach, and Lina! Visit the link in our link tree to book an appointmen...
05/08/2026

Some of our grooming guests this week 🐾 🐶

Winnie, Coach, and Lina!

Visit the link in our link tree to book an appointment with us.

Some of daycare and boarding buddies soaking up the sun and fun this last week 🌞 🐾 Daycare and overnight guests get to e...
05/08/2026

Some of daycare and boarding buddies soaking up the sun and fun this last week 🌞 🐾

Daycare and overnight guests get to enjoy multiple play sessions a day, whether it's with other dogs or people friends. Fresh air and exercise are known to improve overall well being and reduce stress when dogs are in a boarding kennel environment. If your dog prefers solo outings they get one on one time with program participants, and dog social dogs can enjoy carefully cultivated play groups to ensure their success.

05/05/2026

PPP Alumni Boseman stopped by for a visit last week. His handler Amanda made a dog safe cake as it also happened to be his birthday!

Happy Belated Birthday Boseman!

05/04/2026

Welcome Ricky! We are so happy to have sweet little Ricky here.

Ricky is here at PPP as part of our partnership with ! He will receive foundational obedience and socialization here with PPP.

Ricky is working on exposure. At his age, it's critical he receives training exposure to various sights, sounds, and tactile stimuli to promote confidence. Sessions are brief and focused on creating good experiences. A service dog is exposed to all sorts of environments, so exercises like this gets them ready for the big wide world
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04/29/2026

Rudy the Shiloh Shepherd working with program participant Alicia on his down stays during his level 1 board and train.

Did you know that when you book training services with us, you're providing program participants with real world experience? Our board and train program serves as foundational development for community dogs and participants. Program participants sharpen their timing, training mechanics, and problem solving skills so they can progress into future service dog training and their own professional development. It also provides additional enrichment and activity for your dog during their stay.

If you're interested in booking a board and train for your dog, contact us for more info. We're still accepting reservations for all your summer needs ⛱️ ☀️ so your dog can learn while they stay and play.

Program dog Arya went on an outing with one of our amazing volunteers. This included exposure to public transit. Arya is...
04/28/2026

Program dog Arya went on an outing with one of our amazing volunteers. This included exposure to public transit. Arya is excelling in her training as a future service dog.

Address

9601 Bujacich Road
Gig Harbor, WA
98335

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12538584240

Website

http://www.prisonpetpartnership.org/

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