Joyce Repasy, 2nd Vice President – Loan Administration, suggested the organization and has close ties to the program. In 2015, she adopted Chance, who graduated and received his ‘Canine Good Citizen Certificate.’
“RPSM is a fabulous organization, as the program is such a success story on so many levels. Prison personnel have stated having the dogs inside and working with Refurbished Pets has made a positive impact on the prison environment, the inmates and the guards.”, said Joyce Repasy. She also added, “The inmate must meet special criteria to be a handler for the dog. There are two handlers per dog, working with the dog for a ten-week training period. Upon graduation, another group of dogs is brought in. It is an excellent program for all participants.”