Mabel the golden retriever is no stranger to the justice system. In her early months, she spent half a year in jail being trained through the Puppies in Prison programme.
While she didn’t quite make the cut as a mobility dog, in a full circle moment, she’s found her calling as New Zealand’s second ever court dog supporting children during trial instead.
“She lived in Auckland Women’s and Spring Hill prison for three months each,” explains owner Gail Bryce. “I love that an