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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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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Phil T

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My name is Phil and I joined the PFL program for two reasons: firstly, I saw this program as a great opportunity to make amends for the harm I have caused; and, secondly, I have a desire to learn how to train dogs. I have heard so many wonderful things about PFL and I knew…

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Abel R

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Abel R.

During my time in prison, I have participated in many self-help groups and programs; however, it took a chance meeting with the program leader of the Paws For Life K-9 Rescue (PFL) in order for me to learn about this amazing program. I have always been someone who does their due-diligence, so I went to…

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Adrian L

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Adrian L.

My name is Adrian B. Lewis and I love animals. When I heard there was a dog rescue program, I knew, immediately, that I had to be a part of it. PFL is a great source of satisfaction because I’m able to help rescue and train dogs, and do something positive and meaningful in my…

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Tamarris J

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Tamarris J.

My name is Tamarris and I’m a 40-year-old first termer. I’m a huge animal lover and I grew up with dogs as a child. I joined this program because I believe that it is important to give back for the harm I have caused, and Paws For Life K9 Rescue (PFL) gives me that chance.…

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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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Sebastian *RELEASED*

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Sebastian

Hello, my name is Sebastian. I am a trainer here in the “Paws For Life” Program at theLancaster State Prison. I am blessed to be a part of the Paws For Life program which has been an experience I will always be thankful for. In the short time that I’ve been here I have grown…

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Demarie M.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Demarie

Since being incarcerated I have had the chance to do personal and moral inventory. The end result is this, I came to the decision that I have to change! That I’m going to change, for the better. It’s going to take some hard work but I’m going to do it, and Paws For Life is…

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Keith R.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Keith

My name is Keith, and I am a member of the Paws For Life K9 Rescue Team. I have been in prison longer than many of my fellow trainers have been alive, however, they have all become a part of my extended family. The experience of becoming a professional dog trainer, has given me some…

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