A sense of pride filled the mind of Kyle Correctional Facility offender Slade Windsor as he and his dog, Buck, prepared to show the fruits of their labor.

Eight weeks ago, Windsor and his cell-mate first met Buck, a shy lab mix that didn’t want to interact with anyone. 

Through the PAWS of Central Texas Cell Dog program, Windsor and his “cellie” trained Buck to leave his emotional shell and prepare for life in a new home. Windsor showcased those skills by getting Buck to follow ...