These Oklahoma prison dog training programs at the men’s prison in Lexington and the women’s prison in McLoud have had a ripple effect on the people involved and the community beyond the prisons’ walls. Friends for Folks is working to raise money to get the program started again since the original director retired and the pandemic limited it.
The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association hosted its annual award ceremony at Embassy Suites last month, and Norman’s own Dr. John Otto received the Veterinarian of the Year designation.
Norman native and master illusionist Rob Lake is returning to the Oklahoma City metro next week for a pair of shows benefiting an animal rescue group run by a fellow
Those involved with Friends for Folks have made it their mission to help the incarcerated, to help their children and to spread hope to everyone the program touches.