Prisoners at a Serbia prison are teaming up with stray dogs to prepare for a second chance in lifeSREMSKA MITROVICA (SERBIA) - Dusan and Cupko both lost their way in life before finding themselves behind bars in Serbia's largest prison. Now the pair -- one a 49-year-old inmate and the other a shaggy mutt -- are hoping to leave together thanks to a programme that matches prisoners with stray dogs and prepares both for a second chance. "It has been the most beautiful dream, to work here and work with the dogs," he added, after a training session with eight other prisoners and dogs in a grassy patch on the grounds of the men's jail in Sremska Mitrovica. Radomir Djakovic, a 30-year-old inmate, has already adopted two dogs from the shelter who are living with his wife and waiting for him to come home. "I want to have a hotel for dogs and take owners' dogs to care for them -- that is the dream," said Djakovic, as his yellow labrador mix sat patiently by his side.

Source: Bangkok Post June 04, 2019 04:46 UTC