Make A Donation
The Puppies for Parole Program does not receive any general revenue funding from the State to support its activities. Supplies and support come from our partnering agencies, as well as from donations. (Clicking the puppies to the right will take you to a secure page provided by Collector Solutions)
All donations will be used directly for the Puppies for Parole program. This could include items such as collars, crates, leashes, chew toys, some veterinary services, etc. while the dogs are enrolled in the program.
To contribute, you may:
- Mail a check or money order to:
Puppies for Parole
Missouri Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 236
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Or
- Make a Credit Card Donation via the Puppies for Parole secure website (see convenience fee schedule below)
| Transaction Dollar Amount | Convenience Fee | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| All Donation Amounts | 2.00% + $0.25 | $20.00 + $0.40 fee + $0.25 = $20.65 charged |
| $250.00 + $5.00 fee + $0.25 = $255.25 charged | ||
| $1250.00 + $25.00 fee + $0.25 = 1275.25 charged |
Puppies for Parole Book
Make a donation of $20 or more to Puppies for Parole, and get a copy for of the book Puppies for Parole: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Redemption in Missouri’s Prisons, written by Christine Bertelson and Photographed by Jerry Naunheim Jr.
Meet the amazing dogs, offender dog trainers and adopters who have made the Missouri Department of Corrections’ Puppies for Parole project one of the largest and most successful prison rehabilitation programs in the nation.
Rescued from lives of suffering and neglect, thousands of lucky dogs trained through this program have gone on to become service, support, search-and-rescue animals and loving family companions.
Read their stories in this heartwarming and beautifully photographed book. 100% of book proceeds will be used to support the program.