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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Jason Cooper

Alex and Jon, you both have given me a second chance and I appreciate it. PFL means a lot to me. Thank you both.

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Jeremy Ackerman

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Jeremy A.

There is a chance I may never get out of prison, so I joined PAWS for Life to give these dogs a second chance at life in hopes that someone might give me a second chance and to make amends to my community. I never thought this program would do as much for me as…

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Michael V

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Michael V.

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…

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Terrance H

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Terrance H.

As a child, my dad purchased my first dog, “Casper.” Casper and I were the same age and inseparable until we moved into apartments that wouldn’t allow dogs. My dad sent him to live with my uncle, but Casper kept running away in an effort to find me. Sadly, he was captured by the pound…

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Robert O

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Robert O.

My name is Robert and I’m 69-years old. I grew up with my best friend, “Bingo,” a beautiful husky that was always by side. My love of dogs is second to none, so when I saw the Paws For Life K-9 Rescue program at CMF, I knew I belonged in the program. I have witnessed…

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