01/13/2026
Today, we had the honor of visiting the Philadelphia Department of Prisons to celebrate the graduation of ’s 39th cohort!
Three years ago, we adopted our dog Crinkle through New Leash and since then, we’ve stayed closely connected to this incredible organization and the people behind it. As Big Claw has grown, we’ve been proud to give back by sponsoring one of the dogs currently in the program, Darjeeling (Darling). She is truly a sweetheart—wonderful with kids, people, and other dogs—and she’s still looking for her forever home. Swipe to meet her (and maybe adopt?!!!)!
Today’s graduation marked a powerful milestone. Program participants celebrated the completion of their training and received the news that they’ll begin parole starting tomorrow—stepping into the next chapter of their lives with support for employment, housing, and continued success. We are deeply grateful for the care, dedication, and love they poured into these dogs during their time in the program.
We also celebrated four incredible pups who completed their training and are now heading to their forever homes or foster placements.
If you’d like to learn more about New Leash or view dogs currently available for adoption, check out the link in our bio.