LAC Lancaster

“My biggest accomplishment has been joining the Paws For Life Training Program. Taking on the responsibility of caring for another living creature brought me tremendous joy. Training these dogs, and giving them a second chance at life reminded me that I too could have a second chance at living my life and to become an…

I am grateful to be a part of the Paws For Life program. It has helped my heart in an unlikely place. I used to choose with my head first. After spending time with the dogs that have come from the same place I have… lost, confused, locked in kennels (similar to my cell) hurt…

Joining the Paws For Life program has been a life changing experience for me. I now have the opportunity to learn and teach. It shows me how to trust and accept the responsibility of taking care of another living creature. It’s a step forward in my healing process.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to train with man’s best friend. My confidence in my ability to help and receive help from my team, as well as these loving animals has definitely elevated and broken barriers that otherwise would have kept my self-esteem low, to say the least. Thank you for allowing me…

I’ve always loved dogs and since childhood I have dreamt of having one as a pet. So to be in a position now, where I can do what I passionately love to do AND have a positive impact on others is just… umm.. I have no words! Thank you Paws For Life!

I joined Paws For Life because I love dogs and because of the team work. This program allows me to build responsibility and maintain a hard work ethic. PFL doesn’t look at my past errors, but highlights my success in the present, and I am so proud of that.

Becoming a Paws For Life trainer has propelled my rehabilitation to a place I never could have foreseen. The joy these dogs bring to me is invaluable, and the thought of my having a hand in helping train a dog that will bring love and joy to a family is priceless!

This program has helped me find my purpose, which is to serve others who are in need. Also to understand myself and my team mates. We were once strangers and now we’re a family. Making amends is an important way for me to give back to the community I once harmed. Paws For Life has…

I am a happy, proud member of the Paws For Life family! I have never experienced interaction with dogs like this before. The dogs bring out my best qualities when I’m training with them. Loving, caring and patience, makes me a much better person!

Giving back and making amends to the community that I once hurt is so important now. I love the new positive person I have become, which I owe to the dogs I train with. They have helped to restore my humanity. With Paws For Life I learn that ‘It is not what we can do…