1,001 Dogs Adopted Out Of Gwinnett Jail Dog Program

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — On Monday, the 1,001st dog to participate in the Gwinnett Jail Dog Program was officially adopted as part of Operation Second Chance. The program has been active in the community for 11 years. The program began as a partnership between the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and the Society of Humane Friends of Georgia, the sheriff's office noted. The goal of the program is to rescue dogs and cats and provide them with foster care and basic obedience training by residents at the Gwinnett County Detention Center.

On Monday alone, the detention center saw seven of its four-legged participants be adopted. More than 100 cats have been adopted through the program, too. To learn more about Operation Second Chance, including what dogs and cats available for adoption, visit www.jaildogs.org.