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My name is Michael and I joined this program because I have always loved dogs. I saw PFL members working with the dogs and I knew I wanted to be a part of something special. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, I never allow anything to prevent me from accomplishing my goals. In fact, when…

PFL has given me a great opportunity to train these wonderful dogs and give back to society. I have learned that these dogs and I have different characters and personality. For instance, If a dog gets tired of training and checks out, it just lays down and looks at you like you’re crazy. Some dogs…

My name is Dennis Bagwell and Paws for Life means several things to me – saving dog’s lives, learning to train dogs, and developing better social skills. All the dogs we receive were destined to be euthanized. They are saved when we get to work with and train them. All the training is taught by…

I was born in the country of Ethiopia when I was surrounded by wild animals – Lions, Cheetah, Hyenas, and Elephants. I always loved the animals and wanted one for myself, but of course I could not have any of these animals. I still liked to watch them. It was my 11th year when I…

Paws for Life means “To” have practiced everyday intention with my dogs and friends in the program. To build on respect and trust in hope to develop viable skills to assist our return to the community.

Paws for Life is an amazing program that inspires me to be the best version of myself. Being a caretaker of these amazing animals allows me to be my authentic self. The loving, caring, kind, compassionate and giving person that I was born to be. Working hard so that our dogs can have a better…

Hello, my name is Jameel Coles. I am 42-years old and I have been incarcerated for 23 years on a Life Without parole sentence. Since I was a young child I have always had a dog. My first two dogs were named Benji and Solo (Hans Solo of Star Wars). My last two dogs, prior…

When I joined the Paws for Life K9 Rescue program I simply wanted to help the Dogs. I then met an elderly dog named Georgia. She gave so much to me – love, kindness, and a new purpose. I was again blessed with a dog called Miracle, who became Happy because he truly was, a…

My first arrest earned this prison sentence far from everything I love and recall. My 62 years began in a farm town on a cattle ranch and working at Dad’s gas station and G’Dad’s grocery store. Helping others after college and fatherhood are my fondest memories! Paws for Life reminds me of always having a…

After 30 plus years of incarceration, I feel honored to have the opportunity to work for Paws for Life K9 Rescue. Training dogs has helped me to feel more like a human being, it provides me with an avenue to give back to society. After the irreparable harm that I caused so many years ago,…