New Leash on Life USA is a brand dedicated to giving both dogs and inmate participants a second chance at life. Since 2010, they have been committed to restoring hope, healing, and well-being through the powerful bond between humans and dogs. Their unique program rescues at-risk dogs and works with justice-involved individuals in prison and community settings to create second chances.

Through animal-assisted therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed practices, New Leash on Life USA provides tools and strategies for changing negative patterns and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. They help their participants grow as responsible returning citizens, promoting safe neighborhoods by assisting the disenfranchised in society with a successful transition back into their families and communities. With experienced staff and volunteers who understand the target audience, New Leash's signature program, the Prison Reentry Program (PRP), delivers life skills and career readiness workshops to incarcerated individuals.

Their animal-assisted therapy model creates a strong human-animal bond that increases empathy and provides motivation for self-change. To continue their mission during the COVID-19 pandemic, New Leash on Life USA has also implemented a community-based program model called the Young Adult Reentry/Diversion (YARD) program, serving young adults aged 18-24. By offering customized, wraparound services and individualized case management, New Leash on Life USA ensures the success of each participant and dog, providing them with a second chance at life and adoption into forever homes.

To support their cause, you can browse their adoptable dogs, make a donation, volunteer, or get in touch with them. Join New Leash on Life USA in transforming lives through the power of the human-dog bond