From KSBW:
Soledad California-Twenty-three men serving time at Soledad Prison are helping save dogs from being euthanized through a special training program called TAILS, which stands for Transforming Animals and Individuals' Lives.
"It changed me, brought that kid out of me again," said TAILS program lead educator Raymond Avila.
Avila, who served 20 years behind bars, says joining the program helped him find a sense of purpose.
Since his release a year ago, he's returned to volunteer.
"A lot of us grew up in here, so to be responsible for something else, a living being, they count on you for food, water, shelter," Avila said. "That has taught me just to be a better person, communicate better." Continue reading >>>
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