TAILS is a canine training academy based at the Soledad Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California. Launched on December 25, 2023, it was one of the best Christmas gifts for everyone involved, especially the inaugural rescue dogs.

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SCAR rescue dogs are teamed up with incarcerated individuals, who act as handlers, creating a unique program for mutual rehabilitation. The dogs receive valuable training to prepare them for adoption or service roles, while the handlers develop important skills and experience emotional growth. Since its launch, TAILS has been life-changing, giving second chances to both dogs and handlers.

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Pictured here is J.P. Soloria, our inaugural lead dog trainer, and Lil Ann is one of the first ten dogs to be accepted into the TAILS Academy. ​