LAC Lancaster

I am very grateful to be a part of the most positive program in any California State Prison!  I am a man who lives amends.  I am a man with integrity and love.  Who is remorseful for all my actions of wrong.  Although I know I can’t fix a lot of the wrong things I…

A life changing opportunity is what Paws For Life has meant for me.  This program has put discipline and consistency back into my life.  PFL has helped me tremendously in the short time I’ve been a part of it.  I have learned to have more patience, not only with the dogs but with people too. …

My name is Terrell, I am a Paws For Life trainer. My time in this program has been life changing.  It has given me a purpose in life.  These dogs have taught me how to be a better human being, which I didn’t even think was possible.  I’m so grateful for the PFL program for…

Being in the Paws For Life program created an opportunity to make indirect amends by giving back to families all the joy, love and happiness a furry four legged friend has to offer.  Beginning this journey with PFL has been amazing!  It helped me understand that LOVE calibrates at the highest level and is the…

It is important to me to demonstrate and express my remorse through daily amends.  The Paws For Life program allows me to do that by caring for and showing my compassion for the dogs.  PFL has been a wonderful experience where all of the members are helpful, kind and respectful.  The environment is noting like…

When I arrived at Lancaster State Prison and saw men training dogs, it was like a light switch came on.  When I joined PFL I knew right away that I now have a purpose in life and I’m not afraid nor do I want to die any longer.  Paws For Life has given me a…

Paws For Life creates feelings of gratitude, compassion, empathy and unconditional love – four of the main tools I’ve integrated into my personal reconditioning process.  I am truly thankful for this opportunity that PFL has given me to live each day in the service of others.  I am committed to learning all of the skills…

As many of the dogs have a second chance, the Paws For Life family has given me a chance to become a dog trainer, even though I am handicapped.  Since I have been working with the dogs, they have saved my life.  I did have high blood pressure, out of shape to move, and diabetic. …

Before I joined the Paws For Life program, I had a fear of dogs.  After I joined PFL I have overcome that fear!  Now, I am being taught how to train dogs of all breeds and sizes.  This program is giving me a sense of freedom and purpose.

My name is Dallas and I am officially a new member of the PFL Family! I have been incarcerated for 13 years on a 70 to life sentence, but I don’t allow that to slow me down. With self-help groups becoming available, I signed up for every one.  I got something out of each one…