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It is often said that dogs are mans best friend, and thats something Amy Johnson took to heart. In Heart of Detroit, Award-winning journalist Mitch Albom introduced us to Johnson who created Teachers Pet, an organization that pairs unwanted dogs with at-risk youths. With the program, kids help train dogs with behavioral issues to make them more adoptable. Owners who adopt the dogs that go through the program, praise the obedience and loving nature of the animals. To learn more about Teachers Pet, click on the video above.

Award-winning journalist Mitch Albom introduced us to Amy Johnson who's putting dogs and at-risk youth together and getting amazing results in the Heart of Detroit. Johnson took her compassion for unwanted dogs and paired it with her desire to help at-risk youth. The result is Teacher's Pet, where she offers a at-risk kids a stepping-stone to a better life. This program gives kids a chance for kids to better themselves with the help of a "hard to adopt" dog, a shared stigma that the kids understand. Johnson said she sees a connection these kids have with the dogs through their shared experiences.