DAWGS Prison Programs

DAWGS Prison Programs The purpose of this program is to rescue dogs from shelters, place them in a training program, and then adopt them out to their forever homes.

Our mission as a A 501(c)3 is to rescue dogs from high-kill shelters, offering them a lifeline, and to simultaneously provide incarcerated individuals with an opportunity for growth, purpose, and redemption. In an effort to give them a second chance at life, the dogs are paired up with inmates at Three Local Prisons they provide the dogs with basic obedience training, socialization, and love. A ve

ry strict screening process is utilized when selecting both dog and inmate to ensure that a positive result is made. The inmates learn from professional trainers Amy and Steve Eckert, owners and operators of Brierwood Kennels, Pottsville, PA, to teach their partnering dog basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, down, heal, and various other basic commands over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The dogs live with the inmates 24/7 where they will learn how to socialize with other individuals and be provided with a routine of eating, crating, and toilet training. At the conclusion of their training, the dogs will remain with their partnering inmates until they find their forever home. All dogs in this program are spayed/neutered, up to date on all shots, dewormed, flea treated, vetted, and microchipped. This program is also advantageous to the inmates who participate because it gives them the ability to provide a positive experience knowing that they are helping a very special animal have a second chance at life. NOTE* dogs are NOT at our kennel please contact for meet&greet. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT AMY ECKERT AT [email protected]

08/30/2026

Pebbles is still waiting…

Pebbles watched her brother leave with his wonderful new family. We are SO happy for him and know he is going to be incredibly loved. The family met with both dogs and simply chose the one they connected with the most and he gained a new dog friend too! Soooo happy for him! ❤️❤️❤️

But watching Pebbles watch him leave pulled on our heartstrings. She doesn’t understand why her brother gets to go home while she stays behind.

She is still waiting for someone to see her, choose her, and make her part of their family.

Please share Pebbles. We know her forever family could be out there.

Email [email protected] to set up a meet and greet with her. Bonus points if you have a dog already since she LOVES other dogs!

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How do you celebrate your non-forgotten one?

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Show us a pic of your precious pup in the comments!

We’d like to take a moment and thank CACL Financial for sponsoring our dog costume contest at the Mutt-ster Mash event! ...
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08/21/2026

Poor Gibbs has been with us for soooo long! 😭. He’s the sweetest boy and loves every human and dog he meets! His only fault is he’s very active but he’s soooo eager to jump right into your life forever!!!

If you can’t adopt him, please share this post to help him break out of prison!!!!

Contact [email protected] to set up a meet and greet with him!!!!

🎃🐾 MUTT-STER MASH IS NEARLY HERE! It’s time to start thinking about your pup’s Halloween costume because our Mutt-ster M...
08/20/2026

🎃🐾 MUTT-STER MASH IS NEARLY HERE!

It’s time to start thinking about your pup’s Halloween costume because our Mutt-ster Mash Costume Contest is coming up!

Get creative, get spooky, and most importantly….HAVE FUN! 🎃👻🦇

There will be 3 Costume Categories:
👻 Scariest
🐾❤️ Best Owner-Dog Duo
🎨 Most Creative

Entry Fee: $5 per dog (pay at day of event)

100% of the proceeds benefit DAWGS Prison Program!

So start brainstorming, crafting, and shopping because we can’t wait to see all of your spooktacular pups!

🐾 MEET & GREETS THIS WEEKEND! 🐾So many wonderful dogs are still waiting for their forever families! ❤️🐶 Could your new b...
08/12/2026

🐾 MEET & GREETS THIS WEEKEND! 🐾

So many wonderful dogs are still waiting for their forever families! ❤️🐶 Could your new best friend be waiting for you?

📧 Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Please email [email protected] to reserve your meet & greet.

Can’t adopt right now? That’s okay! ❤️ PLEASE SHARE this post to help these deserving dogs get seen by the right families. Every share could help change a dog’s life! 🏡🐾

Let’s find these pups their forever homes! SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! 🙏🐶❤️

🌭🐾 A HUGE Thank You to Hexcel! 🐾🌭We are incredibly grateful to Hexcel for choosing DAWGS Prison Program as the recipient...
08/12/2026

🌭🐾 A HUGE Thank You to Hexcel! 🐾🌭

We are incredibly grateful to Hexcel for choosing DAWGS Prison Program as the recipient of their Dawgs for Dogs Campaign again this year!

Their amazing employees came together and raised an incredible $1,752.00…simply by eating hot dogs! 😱 That’s a whole lot of hot dogs making a HUGE difference for rescue dogs!

And they didn’t stop there! Hexcel employees also collected a generous supply of dog food, treats, and pet supplies to help our DAWGS in need.

Amy and Steve, along with a few of their four-legged ambassadors, Poppy, Jax, and Tilly, had the pleasure of meeting up with the Hexcel team to collect these incredibly generous donations.

We cannot thank the entire Hexcel team enough for supporting our mission and helping provide for the dogs in our care. Your generosity truly makes a difference!

Thank you, Hexcel, for being PAWSOME supporters of DAWGS!!!!

🐾 Meet & Greets This Weekend! 🐾Could your new best friend be waiting for you? We have some truly wonderful dogs looking ...
08/06/2026

🐾 Meet & Greets This Weekend! 🐾

Could your new best friend be waiting for you? We have some truly wonderful dogs looking for their forever families!

❤️ Available this weekend:
🐶 Three beautiful female German Shepherd puppies
🐶 Gibbs, our amazing hound who is still patiently waiting for the perfect hound-loving family to find him.
🐶 Kylie, an intelligent, purebred Border Collie who is ready to shine in an active home.
🐶 Leo, a handsome German Shorthaired Pointer who is more than ready to start his next adventure with his forever family.
🐶 A sweet brother and sister Wolfhound mix duo who are hoping to find loving homes.

📧 Meet & greets are by pre-registration only. Please email [email protected] to schedule your visit.

🏡 Every share helps these deserving dogs get one step closer to finding the families they’ve been waiting for. Please share this post and help us spread the word!

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25 Brier Drive
Pottsville, PA
17901

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(570) 544-9663

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