06/19/2026
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Sandy, a 14-month-old service dog in training who stopped by Avenue C. 🐾
Sandy is part of an amazing program at MCI-Framingham, where incarcerated women help raise and train puppies to become service dogs for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and first responders. The women live and work with the dogs every day, teaching them the skills they’ll need to change someone’s life.
I was so impressed by Sandy’s calm, gentle spirit and how focused she was. Learning about the program behind her training made the visit even more meaningful.
Thank you for stopping by, Sandy! You definitely made my day. ❤️🐾