Cell Dogs

22/08/2024

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🐾With possible new programs on the horizon, we are looking for one or more new trainers to join the Cell Dogs team in Orange County.🐾

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ experience running group classes using positive reinforcement training technique.

Anyone interested, please send an email to [email protected], so we can share a full job description. Thank you!

17/08/2024

🐾❤Adopter check-in from Franny's forever home addressed to her trainers:

"The two weeks we have had Franny at our house have been a wonderful delight. She is very sweet, very intelligent, and has a sense of humor.

The two-week period has allowed us to see her reactions to potentially stressful situations (fireworks, postman, gardener, dogs next door, being left alone in her crate for a few hours, going on rides in the car). This has given us the confidence that she will not be a trouble-making dog like some of the golden retrievers we had previously. And, it has shown us that the measures we took previously to secure the house, the car, and the back yard for big dogs work as effectively, if not better than, for Franny-size dogs.

The KONG peanut butter dispenser device has worked very well in keeping her calm and not bored when locked in her crate in the laundry room for hours when we were away. Also, she gets an evening snack after she comes back from her nightly pre-bedtime walk, and after successfully doing two or more of the tricks she learned at Cell Dogs Academy.

She loves to snuggle in our beds or on our living room couches. Occasionally, She will put on a show for us, where she grabs one of her toys, and proceeds to run around the house at top speed, then engaging the toy in a mock fight-to-the-death brawl. She then brings the "mortally-wounded" toy to one of us for a tug-of-war, keep-away game, where she makes up the rules.

Thanks to all who played a role in us becoming Franny's adopted parents!"

29/07/2024

Cell Dog graduate check-in:

Lucky graduated last summer, and his forever family absolutely love this little guy. He is happy, spoiled with attention, and overlooking his kingdom :). One lucky pup. ❤🐾

25/07/2024

Cell Dogs' program in Orange County Sheriff’s Department Central Women’s Jail trained Franny, Alfie and Scotty. Thank you KCRW for featuring this important work. ❤🐾

Cell Dogs rescues canines from local shelters and facilitates pup training programs at correctional facilities.

23/07/2024

Cell Dogs is in the news!! Listen today to All Things Considered on KCRW/NPR at 3:44 or 5:44 pm. ❤🐾

Listen at FM 89.3, or listen live on www.kcrw.com!

(Don't worry, we will post the digital file later, so you can listen another time if you can't make these times.)

KCRW creates & curates music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration and informed public affairs. From Los Angeles to around the world, KCRW.com.

19/07/2024

Merlin, Beau and Brea are having fun sorting the toys donated to our programs.

These toys were hand-made by Disney VoluntEARS in collaboration with the COMPASS Business Employee Resource Group (BERG) for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month back in May. COMPASS is the AAPI BERG at the Disneyland Resort.

Thank you for their continued and thoughtful support! The toys will be enjoyed by many canine teams to come. ❤🐾

18/07/2024

Kids might be out of school, but we just wrapped up another program cycle, and graduation was a success. 🎓🐾❤

This group of pups really were the most diligent students - well done trainers! Franny, Alfie and Scotty are shelter dogs no more.

The adopter smiles, hugs and status reports: PRICELESS. Mission complete!

17/07/2024

This episode of the Shelter Me series aired on PBS more than 10 years ago, in February of 2014. It was THE FIRST TIME permission was granted to film interviews with the Youth in Cell Dogs programs.

Thank you for highlighting our work! It inspired many institutions to start new programs! 🐾❤

14/07/2024

Meet Tahoe, the service dog!

Getting the gift of a service dog is life changing. 🦮✨

Our service dog program is thriving as we continue to transform wayward shelter dogs into amazing working companions for veterans and first responders in need. The generosity of donors enables us to provide a service dog, at a significantly reduced cost, to a qualifying recipient.

Would you, or someone you know benefit from a service dog? Please share this post, as Tahoe is ready for placement.

🐾 Get in touch at [email protected] 🐾

05/07/2024

OC Probation is back in action. After 4 weeks of work, the trainers were ready for new dogs to come in.

Beau and Brea are adorable, young terrier mixes. They're wire haired huddles of fun, who love to cuddle and play 'catch me'. Super sweet.

Merlin is a yellow lab, who loves his people and the company of his buddies.

Watch this space for more info on this dynamic trio. ❤🐾

05/07/2024

Happy 4th of July from Pearl!

14/06/2024

UPDATE - Alfie is adopted! :)

“Alfie” has a great personality, and is the cutest little pup you’ll ever meet. As a bonus, he is fully trained!

He is extremely social, loves people of all ages and gets along with dogs of all sizes. He knows how to have a great time chasing a ball or playing with squeaky toys but also loves getting attention and sitting on your lap.

Please apply to adopt him by filling out an application form here: https://www.celldogs.org/adopt-a-dog/

He is ready for “meet and greet” appointments as he is graduating from our program on June 27th.

24/05/2024

Our heartfelt gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, and the families they left behind. We dedicate our Memorial Day newsletter to the unsung heroes who have gone before us, and the brave veterans who need our help when they return home.

We have an opportunity to enhance the lives of veterans in need of a service dog, because of the kindness of generous donors.

See the information below, and let us know how we can help you or someone you love.

Warm regards,
Janette Thomas and the Cell Dogs Team

https://conta.cc/3ywC1SZ

21/05/2024

NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY is proudly observed annually on MAY 20 to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters who deserve a second chance at a forever home. At Cell Dogs, we celebrate them every day. ❤🐾

15/05/2024

The tiny gang of Scottie, Alfie and Franny are on our website now! They'll be available for adoption in late June.

Please share this post so we can find their forever homes soon. 🐾❤

https://www.celldogs.org/adopt-a-dog/

08/05/2024

Yesterday we celebrated Nurses' Day at the VA Hospital in Long Beach. We were invited to talk to the nurses about our Advanced Training Program that trains service dogs. 🐾❤

As part of its mission, Cell Dogs trains service dogs for veterans and first responders. If you fit this requirement, and believe you could benefit from a service dog, please contact us. If you know someone, you think needs this life changing service, please share this information with them.

Please share this post so we can help our community live a full and healthier life!

Love this? Please help us fund our advanced training program so we can offer these dogs at a reduced cost. https://www.celldogs.org/donate/

How does it work?
-Email us at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
-You, and your medical professionals will need to fill out a short application form to help us understand your situation. We will guide you through this!

Veterans and first responders are often extremely selfless, and believe someone other than themselves would need help more. Please encourage them to apply anyways. We can help them determine if this is the right course for them.

To read more about Joe and Kasey (pictured) head to our website: https://www.celldogs.org/2023/11/10/kaseys-story-a-service-dogs-journey/

Cell Dogs provides second chances for shelter dogs and incarcerated individuals

04/05/2024

Rosie, Pebbles and Callie graduated successfully from the OC Probation youth program this past week. 🎓🐾❤

As always the trainers showed off the new skills the dogs have learned (check out their working chart below), and then handed the leash over the adopters. Pebbles and Callie are home already, and Rosie is advancing to our service dog training program. Nice work!

19/04/2024

The tiny gang after their spa day! 🐾❤ Happy Friday!

16/04/2024

There's a new gang in town! 🐾❤

Well, soon, after a little TLC, a spa day and quick visit to the vet, these playful pups will be starting training at the jail.

For more, please check our website in a few weeks!

02/04/2024

Update on one of our graduates 🐾❤:

This pup graduated from the men’s program at the Musick jail facility 11 ½ years ago. He was a little over a year old, and came from the OC shelter. Baily (Peanut) was a feisty little guy and told the trainers who was the boss, certainly not them. 🐾

"He's now 12 years old and still walking 4 miles per day, 7 days a week. He's been a very sweet, wonderful dog. He thinks he's the protector of all things. People and dogs. I absolutely love him." K.C.

01/04/2024

The OC Probation program is at the halfway point! Pebbles is now looking for a forever home. Please share this post to find her perfect match.🐾❤

✨Pebbles✨ is a lovely girl, about 2 years old, she weighs 18 pounds (and is spayed). She's responded extremely well to training and is making terrific progress. She establishes strong bonds with 'her people', and will take instruction very well. She is motivated by treats, so easy to train but she loves to be held and cuddled, this is her favorite thing.

She would be best suited to a household with adults, or older children. She gets along well with her current pack in the program, however, she'd probably prefer to be the only pup in the household, so she can get all the attention.

Read more, and apply to adopt here: https://www.celldogs.org/dogs/pebbles/

14/03/2024

Rosie, Pebbles and Callie entered the OC Probation youth program a few weeks ago. These 3 landed here from many different backgrounds but they are blending well, and getting the much needed time to relax, socialize, and learn how to be a best friend.

Rosie, the young lab from a crowded shelter, is slowly gaining confidence, and enjoying learning more about the world. She is very calm and sweet and is beginning to respond to commands and to work for food. Well on her way to become a perfect pup!

Pebbles (a sweet beagle mix, approx. 2 years old) loves nothing more than to be cuddled and sitting on someone’s knee getting lots of attention. She has a fun side too, and enjoys playing and chasing the other dogs. She is a quick learner and will work for treats! She would thrive in an adult household or where the children are older than 8 yrs.

Callie is already spoken for but Rosie and Pebbles are looking for their forever homes. If you are interested, please apply here: https://www.celldogs.org/adopt-a-dog/

13/03/2024

We've been busy again! Two tiny pups graduated from the OCSD program, and 3 dogs entered the youth program recently. Here is a sneak peek of Janette and Lynn enjoying the perks of the job: furry hugs!

More information will soon be posted on the website when we are ready for applications.

11/03/2024

Suzie and Cosmo graduated at the end of February, and both pups are settling in well in their forever homes. Cute as a button (well, two buttons), they are both adored by their new families.

Perfect outcomes! Thank you everyone! ❤🐾

13/02/2024

Waldo and Baxter graduated early January! They both found their perfect families and even new furry friends. We wish them the best! ❤🐾

It was one for the books, a successful and emotional affair. We are so thankful for all who keep supporting our programs at Orange County Probation Department!

Look at this lovely crowd - thank you for attending:
Left to Right: Priscilla Suzuki – Division Director, Isabell Gutierrez – Division Director, Daniel Hernandez – Chief of Probation, Kerri Carvo – Assistant Division Director, Lynn Middleton - Cell Dogs Program Training Lead

Read more about the success of the OCP program in their press release here: https://www.celldogs.org/2024/01/13/succes-at-the-orange-county-probation-program/

09/02/2024

Update: both dogs are now adopted! ♥️🐾

This tiny team, Suzie and Cosmo, is making progress!!

Right now we anticipate the dogs will be ready to graduate the end of Feb. or the beginning of March.

We are actively accepting applications and will set up meet and greet appointments during the next 2 weeks.

Read more about them on our website: https://www.celldogs.org/adopt-a-dog/

09/02/2024

Dogs! They're just the best.

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05/01/2024

Sneak Peek ❤🐾

These two pups are going to be in the next training cycle! Welcome to the program! More info to come later.