LAC Lancaster

Paws for Life means that I get to make a positive difference in a marginalized dog’s life. Paws for Life means I get to train a rescued dog as a Canine Good Citizen thus increasing his chances for adoption into a loving home. Paws for Life means I get to laugh and be silly between…

Paws for Life to me is a very clear path of learning how to become responsible, good, caring, productive, a good decision making adult… someone who will be successful out in the real world, hopefully one day in the near future…

PFL is the opportunity to help one of the beloved living beings in our culture become the best they can be, to be accepted into a loving home, while becoming a better person by reforming my heart back to my five year old self.

The Paws for Life program creates a positive and constructive environment for us in prison, dismantling invisible barriers that have existed for a long time between inmates and society. Demonstrating that change is possible, harden hearts can be soften through being of service to others, acting with kindness and compassion by willing to work together…

Paws for Life has given me a second chance! To become a better person and live through compassion. It has restored humanity within me. PFL has provided me a chance to give back through love and provides families with loving pets. PFL has given me happiness in a place where it is rare. To me…

Prison saved my life! How can this be? Well, I’m off drugs, I’m closer to my son and my family and I have a reason to live. The dogs and other trainers have shown me a new way to learn communication skills and patience. Finding homes for dogs is a great service and I get…

I am a God-fearing dedicated husband, father and Cal State Los Angeles student. While incarcerated I have achieved a high school diploma, four Associate of Arts degrees with Honors and facilitate several self-help courses. Being a trainer for Paws for Life has provided me with another platform to display my love and care. PFL is…

On my bus ride to Lancaster, I had my mind set on continuing my positive change. 10 months before I had made the decision to change my lifestyle, cut my gang ties and do good. It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. When I walked into the 5 block where…