Rafael R.

I joined PAWS for Life to be part of a program that fives back to those in need. I am new to the program but already see some changes in me. Seeing new dogs arrive and not have confidence reminds me of how I was coming to prison for the first time. My confidence is…

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Juan S.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Juan S.

PAWS for Life has given me the opportunity to love and help these dogs find a better life than what they had. Being able to interact with these dogs brings such joy to my soul and the responsibility to train them also gives me great delight. It is a reminder that I’m giving back to…

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Jesse P.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Jesse P.

PAWS for Life has made my life meaningful\love, happiness, compassion and sense of responsibility that I never knew. I have joined something very positive in working with others.

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Bret N.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Brett N.

PAWS for Life has given me a meaningful and purposeful life. I’m so grateful the dogs gets a second chance. It is also a second chance for me to do something good for society. I like all the people in PFL as they are all easy to get along with and are just good people.…

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Matthew F.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Matthew F.

I joined PAWS for Life to help make an impact and give back. Knowing this program saves the lives of people and dogs is what this program is all about. Being a part of PFL helps me be my best self every day. I feel so lucky and thankful to be a part of something…

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Mike B.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Mike B.

PAWS for Life has given me the opportunity to give more of myself and the tools to grow into a better person. I now find my days filled with compassion and a sense of responsibility, while interacting with these four legged furry little therapists. To be part of something so rewarding has given me a…

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Etienne Rosas

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Etienne R.

Dear dog lovers out there, my name is Etienne and I am proud to say that I am part of PAWS for Life. It gives me the utmost feeling to serve my time with the dogs that PFL rescues. I am glad to also give back to my community for all the pain I caused.…

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Chad Smith

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Chad S.

They say if you do what you love, you never really work a day in your life. I have that opportunity every day I wake. PAWS for Life has given me an opportunity to be part of something far better than myself. It has given me a sense of purpose, it has shed the armor…

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Joseph Deshon

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Joe Deshon.

I once thought of myself as a failure, but now I understand failure is fleeting and that failure is only truly failure when we give up and no longer continue to strive and try. PAWS for Life has afforded me the opportunity to make-up for past mistakes and failures. PFL has provided me a sound,…

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Jason Baker

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Jason B.

I would like to thank the PAWS for Life K9 Rescue program for bringing humility and humanity back into my life. PFL allows me this amazing opportunity to train amazing dogs for service, in turn helping benefit a military veteran or autistic person, giving them both a second chance at life. We all deserve a…

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