After over eight years of saving human and canine lives through its prison dog program, Don’t Throw Us Away, Inc. has dissolved and is no longer continuing operations.

We would like to thank all of the compassionate, dedicated inmates, rescue partners, adopters, prison staff, volunteers, and rescue dogs that made this work possible. We are incredibly proud of all the lives we saved together.

If you are interested in supporting similar causes or seeking volunteer opportunities, please consider contacting your local animal shelter or correctional institution.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors of Don’t Throw Us Away, Inc.

Dogs On The Inside is a documentary that follows the journey of the inmates who care for the abandoned dogs in Don’t Throw Us Away and the rescuers battling the front lines everyday to save dogs from euthanasia, neglect and abandonment.  Grab your tissues and get ready to experience Don’t Throw Us Away for yourself.

Today marks the two year anniversary of Don’t Throw Us Away.  It’s hard to believe that two years ago today, the first six prison pups walked on to the prison grounds and got a second chance at life.  Five years ago, what started as a dream, a hope and a seed of an idea when I was a senior in college has transformed into an amazing program that I couldn’t be prouder of founding.  DTUA thrives because of the hard work of so many people across the country: the southern shelters, fosters and rescuers, our dedicated rescue partner Great Dog Rescue New England and all their amazing volunteers, our selfless prison staff and inmate handlers at NCCI, our volunteers, transporters, our trainers, our adopters and everyone else who has given their time, talent and heart to make this program possible.  Thank you for everyone who believed in this program when I was just a college student with a big heart and a big dream.  Together 40+ dogs’ lives have been saved and countless inmate handlers have a brighter future.  We are looking forward to another great year of saving lives, together.

Michelle Riccio

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