Magic City K9

🌟 Celebrating a Milestone in Our Program! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated inmates have made history as the first incarcerated individuals to earn their CPR certifications through the Pet Tech program! 🐾❤️

What is Pet CPR Certification?

Pet CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification equips individuals with the essential skills to respond effectively in emergencies involving pets. This training covers life-saving techniques such as how to perform CPR on dogs and cats, manage choking incidents, and recognize the signs of critical health issues in pets. With this knowledge, our participants can ensure the safety and well-being of their furry companions, making a significant impact in their lives and the lives of pet owners in the community.

Why Are Programs Like This So Meaningful?

Engaging in a prison dog training program offers inmates an invaluable opportunity for personal growth and rehabilitation. Here are just a few reasons why these programs are so impactful:

1 Skill Development: Earning certifications like Pet CPR not only enhances job prospects post-release but also instills a sense of accomplishment and pride in the participants.

2 Emotional Healing: Working with animals fosters empathy, compassion, and emotional connection, helping inmates process their own experiences and build healthier relationships.

3 Community Contribution: By learning to care for and train dogs, inmates contribute to the well-being of both animals and potential adopters, creating a positive ripple effect in the community.

4 Building Trust and Responsibility: Caring for dogs teaches responsibility and accountability, fundamental qualities that can lead to successful reintegration into society.

We are incredibly proud of our participants for achieving this certification and for their commitment to personal growth through our dog training program.

This milestone not only marks a personal achievement but also highlights the transformative power of second chances.

Together, we can continue to promote rehabilitation, compassion, and a brighter future for both inmates and the animals they serve! 🐶✨

Thank you to our private donors and founadation gifts that made this investment in our men possible.

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Shania - TRAINED POODLE PUPPY in Miami, FL.

That's right, someone tag in the poodle people so we can get our GORGEOUS, sweet and playful girl into her forever home.

Meet Shania. She's a 7 month old standard poodle puppy currently weighing 30lbs (as of 3/8/26).

She joined our program when she was 5 months old. She was found as a stray in Miami, abosolutely filthy and underweight, eye infections -- wasn't in good shape.

We nursed her back to health and now she is a happy, bouncy, energetic poodle pup. We had her groomed like a poodle, although our groomer suspects she could be a mix, its hard to say without a DNA test! You can trim up her hair however you want her to look.

She'll require an active home and someone who can keep up with her smarts. She is still very mouthy, so kids over 5 would be best.

Shania is ALL love, and will be ready to join your home on or after March 20th.

To apply, go to www.magiccityk9.org.

Shania's adoption fee is $850, which includes her spay, all her vaccines and her 3 months of obedience training.

Some people may say "wow that's a high adoption fee."

Have you seen the cost of dog training? Our fee is nothing compared to what it would cost you to have this dog privately trained to a comparable level. PLUS, our adoption fees support our vocational program as a whole -- we're not your average dog rescue. We're a people rescue, that happens to adopt out dogs ;) Hehe.

Her inmate trainer Jimmy is one of our best! He's been in our program for several years and has always had great reviews from his dog's adopters. Shania and Jimmy are a winning combo for sure.

Iff you've never owned a poodle, please understand that there is a significant financial investment or time investment in ensuring these guys are brusehd daily and groomed regularly. If you don't have an extra $250/mo to spend on grooming, or you don't already know how to groom dogs yourself, owning a poodle may be too much maintaince for you!

This dog is currently participating in our prison dog training program in Miami, Florida.

Our dogs become available for adoption upon completion of their training program where they meet all the criteria to pass the following AKC certifications:

1. AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
2. AKC CGC-Advanced
3. AKC Trick Dog Novice

Go ahead, google all that :)

For more information about each of our dogs and our program send us a text to (305) 842-3974 or fill out an application on our website. Once we receive your application, you'll be invited to a zoom interview.

Learn more about our program and fillout an application at www.magiccityk9.org.