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Over 2 million dogs are euthanized in U.S. shelters every year due to lack of space. Shelters have nowhere to put animals or people to care for them. Could prisons offer a unique solution? "Dogs on the Inside" follows a group of prisoners in Massachusetts who're part a special animal rescue program called "Don't Throw us Away," which pairs rescue dogs with prisoners. Visit www.dogsontheinside.com to watch the full documentary.

"A Beautiful World" is a news program produced by American Public Media that focuses on inspirational stories from around the world, featuring good news about science, technology, ecology, art, music and medicine. The program is hosted by best-selling author Heather McElhatton. Visit www.mpr.org/abeautifulworld for more stories and audio collections.