John Nguyen
I have been incarcerated for fourteen years and PFL is the most important thing I am a part of – taking care of Dogs all day. Waking my dog in the morning sets me in a wonderful mood for my entire day and it takes me away from being in prison. Working with my dog…
Read MoreEd’Wayne Smith
My name is Ed’Wayne Smith, and I have been a part of the Paws for Life program since its beginning in 2014. Paws for Life K9 Rescue is the missing bridge between politicians, law enforcement a safer society and true rehabilitation that is removed from any financial motives to hamper a fair assessment or opportunity…
Read MoreClay Turner
My name is Clay Turner. I am 43-years old and have spent more than half my life in prison serving life. The majority of that time I have been in some of the worst places our prison system has to offer. Just existing with no hope, just waiting to die. Five years ago I found…
Read MoreAndre West – Released
Paws for Life K9 Rescue has been a wonder putting me in the company on a number of some of the best people you’d ever want to meet. Looking after and making these dogs ready for the families that will take them in, gives a link to the free world. Giving back to the community…
Read MoreMatthew F.
PAWS FOR LIFE has given me an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society while I am incarcerated, and to truly feel like I am making a difference. The daily interaction with the dogs, whether it is feeding, walking, training or just playing with the dogs enhances our lives. I can’t believe sometimes, that…
Read MoreFrank Garcia
Joining Paws for Life has turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve made in life. The program has made me realize my true potential as a person. No longer do I think of myself as irredeemable. Helping these dogs have a second chance brought out in me a person I never knew…
Read MoreJuan Antonio Lozano – Released
The Paws for Life Program has slowly, but surely shattered this self-doubt that I’ve carried within myself for so long. I’ve come to know through training with these ‘unloved’ dogs, that I am capable of creating a positive impact in this world and in their lives and being able to give them a second chance,…
Read MoreDara Yin *RELEASED*
Paws for Life has allowed me to exercise the compassion and empathy that I have regained by providing the opportunity to care for a soul that has been discarded. To see the joy and trust these dogs end up having for us, gives me the confidence in my change. Along with our dogs, we have…
Read MoreLarry Torres
Paws for Life gives me the opportunity to make living amends. The acceptance I experience in this program is restoring my sense of self worth. I joined PFL as a way to give back for all that I had taken. At first not realizing how PFL would give me more than just something positive to…
Read MoreGustavo Tomayo *RELEASED*
Paws for Life helps me transcend my new found love in myself onto the dogs I train. This program is an opportunity for me to make living amends. Instead of harming myself and others, I am shifting my energy into not only helping myself and my loved ones, but also my dog, my PFL community…
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