LAC Lancaster

Paws for Life is a way for me to give back. I get to love and help these dogs find better lives than what they had. The dogs in PFL warm my heart with all the love they give me, and it makes my time go much faster.

The Paws for Life program has been a light in a dark place for me. Another major step to the mountain top in the road to rehabilitation. To share a living space with my fellow canine brothers and sisters, has set my heart afloat. To see our dogs come in with abandonment and abuse issues,…

Paws for Life (PFL) = Peace Family Love The Paws for Life Program has brought peace to my life, a family that a few would ever understand and understanding of love that only a dog can teach.

There is nothing greater than to be of service to others, the Paws for Life Program has allowed me to give back to humanity. The program forced me to come out of my comfort zone enabling me to rediscover my true self while being goofy and silly (for the sake of training of course). Paws…

For nearly twenty years, I have drifted and weathered the cold dark storm of prison life. Above me, are the walls of prison politics, racial segregation, gangs and drugs that pull, tug and blow me in one direction to the next, helpless against their whims. Beneath me, is the dark abyss with the screams and…

Paws for Life has given me the opportunity to once again feel like a productive citizen. As a former soldier in the U.S. Army, I spent my free adult life serving my country. Now with the Paws for Life program, I can once again serve my community by helping to rescue dogs. Often times, the…

What does Paws for Life mean to me – Power and courage to show compassion and humanity. Lives saved and restored Responsibility and trust Today, many of our dogs will make someone laugh, smile and keep someone from being lonely. Giving back a little, that we took from society. We honor our veterans. My father…

PFL taught me how to live in a community, working in harmony towards restoring the life of the dogs and men that seek redemption and second chances.

What does Paws for Life mean to me? It means provision. This program provided me an opportunity to meet Tiger. His love is therapeutic, he meets each day with interest, curiosity and despite his struggles he’s gentle. He embraces every minute with energy, and resilience he helped me find my inner “Tiger”. Paws Up!!

The dog program has helped change my and given me a second chance. I want to give back to the dog by helping take care of the dogs. By giving them a better life and help others that love dogs. The dog program changed my way of thinking and helped me understand.