Sweet Pea, a "bait dog" survivor left for dead in a Camden City, NJ garbage dump by dog fighters, will begin her new life through the New Leash in Life USA Program.
Through the prison-dog training program, Sweet Pea and her inmate trainers will spend 24-hours a day together for the next 12 weeks in order to prepare her for the Canine Good Citizen test. Dogs that pass this exam, which tests a dog's obedience and socialization skills, become eligible for adoption.
At just two years old, Sweet Pea has only known a life of violence. Known as a "bait dog," she was used by dog fighters to "train" the lead dogs, and was rescued by NJ Aid for Animals when she was discovered injured and abandoned in a dumpster.
"Sweet Pea tugs at the hearts of everyone she meets," said Kathy McGuire, president and founder of NJ Aid for Animals. "We understand the trauma and hardship the dogs we rescue have endured. NJ Aid for Animals looks at the whole dog - body, mind, and spirit. We're confident the New Leash on Life USA program will bring out the best in [Sweet Pea]."
NJ Aid for Animals is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded in 2015. Its mission is to enrich the life of every animal it touches and to expand awareness and report animal neglect and abuse.
