I am humbled by the grace given me to give back and be a part of something positive.  Paws For Life has given me the opportunity to be more, do more, and love more.  To me, every dog that we receive is heaven sent.  They are a blessing that teaches me compassion, patience and that…

Paws For Life has made me more empathetic to life itself, to being part of a team and family that helps instead of hurts.  It has helped me practice new characteristics such as humility, empathy and how to better communicate.  Our Paws For Life motto is to work hard so our dogs can live a…

Being a part of Paws For Life has been a joyful experience where I learn something new about myself everyday.  Training the dogs gives me peace and without them I would be having different conversations, be around different attitudes, and be in a very different atmosphere.  Thank you to everyone who helps make this program…

Joining the Paws For Life program has given me a new passion that my loved ones love hearing about. It keeps me looking forward to tomorrow because of the connection that I feel with these dogs, knowing that we are their source of rehabilitation, just as much as they are for us.

Paws For Life has to be one of the best rehabilitative programs in the system!  Everyday I experience some type of wanting and need for these dogs.  And it feels so good to be doing something for others and being a part of a supportive community and positive family.  Seeing all the work you put…

I have attended many programs since I arrived in prison 18 years ago, but none have taught me more about myself, compassion, care, respect and responsibility than Paws For Life.  Working with dogs has helped me on my path of positive change.  I am truly grateful for the opportunities this program affords me.  I look…

Paws For Life has changed my way of thinking and my behavior.  This program has shown me how to be kind, compassionate and to love.  It has shown me how to be a responsible person and how to work hard.  Thru this Program, I can honestly say that I am a better person because of…

“The men in the Paws For Life program have showed me what empathy in action looks like. I am encouraged daily to be the best version of myself and working with these dogs has helped me to become an even more responsible human being. I know I am helping these dogs , but these dogs…

“The bonds I have created now with people and pooches in the Paws For Life program is second to none! There is nothing like it and I am grateful and humbled that I have been allowed this privileged opportunity to be a part of something special.”

“I love dogs and always have. Paws For Life has given me the opportunity to reunite with that love after 18 years of not seeing a dog. I am able to make amends and am so grateful for this opportunity.”