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My name is Roger Clark and I’m a 67-year-old first termer. I have been in prison for 15-years and I never imagined that there would be a dog rescue program in prison; however, Paws For Life (PFL) has changed that reality in a huge way. This amazing program has allowed me to interact with dogs…

My name is Andre and I joined the Paws For Life program because I heard it is a positive way to give back for the harm I have caused. On a personal level, I observed the dogs prior to joining PFL and I saw a part of myself in them. The dogs are often broken…

I’m a big animal lover. When I was young, my dog, ‘Cue Ball,’ was my best friend. He was full of energy and would get excited and spin in circles every time he saw me. The love Cue Ball brought me is something I will never forget. When I saw that CMF had a dog…

My name is Paul (Samir) and I have been incarcerated for 31-years. I grew up with a lot of dogs and they have always had an impact on my life. They taught me unconditional love at an early age and I wish I had taken heed to that valuable lesson. Instead, I made many poor…

I grew with a dog named Beau and he was an important part of my life because he was my first foray with responsibility. I was responsible for feeding, walking, and training Beau. It showed me at an early age that dogs are beings just like us and we can learn from them just as…

My name is Casey and I joined Paws For Life K9 (PFL) Rescue because I love dogs. As a child, I lived with my grandparents who raised miniature. Although the dogs were theirs, I was the primary caretaker for all the dogs. During that time, I realized how special it was to have a dog…

I have been around dogs all my life, so being incarcerated created a huge void in my life. My dad trained pit bulls for as long as I can remember, and he was my initial inspiration to work with dogs. Doing a lengthy prison sentence meant that I would be away from the animals I…

My name is Ruben and I have been incarcerated for 38-years! Needless to say, I have not had the opportunity to interact with dogs for nearly four-decades. Thanks to PFL, I’m not only able to be around our beautiful animals, I’m also able to learn more about myself. I’m normally a quiet person, but it…

As a child, my father had a Golden-Retriever and we would go hunting with him and play with him in the backyard. Also, my mother’s personal dog was a Cocker-Spaniel and we’d play with her until the sun went down. Growing up around dogs gave me an appreciation for them. So when I heard about…

My name is Joseph and I’m a 36-year-old first termer. I joined PFL because I love dogs and I have two ‘Best Friends’ back at home. In the absence of my best buds, I’m privileged to spend quality time with PFL’s dogs, while simultaneously helping them find a forever home. It also allows me to…