In my nascent participation with Paws for Life venture, I was asked “what does working with the dogs mean to you?” Simply lacking the Emotional Quotient (EQ) to describe the breadth or depth of feelings that previously lay dormant, I couldn’t answer then. More than a year later, I am still overwhelmed with the innate…

Being a member of the Paws for Life family has taught me the value of community and accountability. The joy I experience while spending time with our dogs, was something that was missing most of my adult life. I enjoy training our dogs; knowing that they will be adopted by a loving family is a…

Paws for Life is such an amazing program that has reminded me of what it’s like to feel loved and happy. Just knowing I’m giving so many dogs a better life and that they are giving me happiness and a sense fo belonging I lost 28 years ago. I see the transformation in these dogs,…

The Paws for Life program has enriched my life in so many ways, I don’t know where to begin. It has given me the opportunity to start the lifelong process of making amends for all the pain I have caused to so many people. It has allowed me to fulfill my childhood dream of taking…

Being part of PFL is one of the most productive and constructive, not to mention, selfless, things I have ever done. As a child, I did so many things that harmed others without thinking of the consequences or effects of my actions. Now, through PFL, I am able to give back to others, help them,…

Growing up I was always surrounded by dogs, they were such a natural part of life. Everyone had a dog and we all played together. Some of my fondest childhood memories have the family in them. Christmas morning with our family dog at our feet more excited than we were. Now, in an environment that…

Being apart of the Paws for Life program is exciting. Taking my dog outside first thing in the morning as the sun rises is a dream come true. It’s bittersweet when they get adopted. I’m so happy they a “forever home” but I’ll miss them. Peace be with you.

Giving to these dogs the love and compassion they deserve, means as much to me as the love they return. Knowing these dogs will make other people happy, makes the hard work well worth it. It gives me the feeling of humanity once again. Thank you.

Paws for Life (PFL) means service, because we get to work with dogs that need a home. It also means healing, because we revive the dog’s lives. Lastly, it means transformation, because the program not only changes the dogs, but transforms our lives by providing us with an opportunity to develop healthier interpersonal skills, as…