In addition to her accomplished career as a Registered Nurse and healthcare executive, Stacey McNeely supports several Minnesota-based animal welfare organizations. Stacey McNeely adopted her beloved pet, Frankie, from Underdog Rescue. She is also a longtime patron of Can Do Canines.
Can-Do Canines is an organization that focuses on training service dogs for individuals living in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In addition to managing a shelter dog training program, Can Do Canines also runs a prison program in coordination with seven inmate facilities. Up to 50 dogs at a time are trained through the program.
Eligible inmates work in two-person teams to train assistance dogs to help people with mobility and cognitive disabilities. Participants learn how to obedience train while developing a positive relationship with the dog in their care. The program helps inmates develop emotional skills such as commitment and patience that will contribute to their interactions and wellbeing upon release.
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