THE NEW BARKER 49 www.TheNewBarker.com Jason has a lot going for him now, including a good job working as a techni- cian for a heating and air conditioning company. He has a family - Crystal, Sugar Mama and the couple’s other dog, Emma, a Jack Russell Terrier. He has a home and a car. It’s the first time in his life he’s putting the needs of others before himself. He’s also become a spokesperson for TAILS, traveling to the facilities that have the program to talk to inmates. He and Sugar Mama have become the faces of TAILS over the past eight months, helping to promote and grow the program. When speaking to a group of inmates, the first thing he tells them is his DOC number,so they know he was an inmate.“It’s a way of letting them know that I am no dif- ferent from them. Inmates don’t care what the free world thinks. Sharing my DOC number helps break the ice. I want them to know that there is life after prison.” While in Tallahassee recently, Jason listened to an inmate speak.“He had a tough guy presence;acting like he didn’t care about anything. Just then, one of the TAILS dogs walked over to the inmate and nudged his hand. Instinctively, the guy started petting the dog, as he continued to talk.And, I had to stop him to point out what was happen- ing. I told him that, right there, that was an act of unconditional love and kindness towards him. I reminded the group to never minimize any experience.” It costs $300 for a dog to go through the TAILS program. When sponsoring a dog, you'll be able to choose your dog for the program and receive updates about the dog you are sponsoring.You'll be invited to attend graduation where you'll meet your spon- sored dog, along with the trainers and the new adopters. Contact Jennifer Deane, Founder/President and Executive Director of Pit Sisters for more information. Email Jen Deane at jen@PitSisters.org Jen is also a Regional Director for the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation. Since 1989, it has been illegal in Miami-Dade County to own or keep American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers or any other dog that substantially conforms to any of these breeds’ characteristics. More info on TAILS at: PitSisters.org/Tails Miami Coalition Against BSL: MCABSL.com Tampa Bay 813.436.9222 • Naples 239.202.0332 • Miami 305.909.0032 SAFE. Pet-safe antimicrobial agents help create a cleaner, safer environment. DRAINABLE. Immediate, effective drainage enables liquid waste to be washed away quickly. CLEANABLE. Short, dense blades DQGQRLQÀOOGHVLJQDOORZIRUHDV\ waste removal. DURABLE. Strong blades and woven construction designed to withstand heavy dog use. K9Grass.com Why mess with dirt? The artificial grass designed specifically for dogs! Why mess with dirt? SAFE The artificial grass designed specifically for dogs! safe antimicrobial - et P Why mess with dirt? safe antimicrobial The artificial grass designed specifically for dogs! Why mess with dirt? . SAFE safe antimicrobial et P agents help create a cleaner environment. . DRAINABLE Immediate, effective drainage enables liquid waste to be washed away quickly . CLEANABLE Short, dense blades Q J L V H G O O À Q L R Q G Q D waste removal. . DURABLE Strong blades and woven construction designed to safe antimicrobial , safer a cleaner, safer Immediate, effective drainage enables liquid waste to be . washed away quickly Short, dense blades \ V D H U R I Z R O O D Strong blades and woven construction designed to woven construction designed to withstand heavy dog use. K9Grass.com woven construction designed to withstand heavy dog use. Portraits (family, children, pets). Architecture. Interiors. Products. Weddings. Engagements. Fashion. On location. Once In F rever. Captured. @AnneYarbroughPhotography Special Friendship Offer. Grab a friend and your friend’s dog for a 2-4-1 portrait session. An on-location session at 50% off the regular session. Each of you receives a print. Call Anne Yarbrough Photography – 706.296.9260. AnneYarbroughPhotography.com U Y