My name is Raymond Graham and I joined Paws For Life because I wanted to experience something outside of my normal comfort zone, and to learn new things and grow as a person. I grew up with pit bulls and they were always my best friend, however—now that I have been in the program and…

I joined the Paws For Life program because I love dogs. Working with these amazing animals has given me the opportunity to grow as a person. I was accustomed to selfish behavior, but I now find joy in placing the needs of our dogs ahead of my own. This picture of Kiwi and I is…

My name is Xa Lor and I joined the Paws For Life K9 Rescue (PFL) program because I love dogs and I want to learn more about training these special animals. A friend of mine was already in the PFL program and I noticed that he was enjoying working with the dogs. I wasn’t sure…

My name is John and I joined PFL because I wanted to overcome a bittersweet relationship with dogs. As a child, my brother developed a severe allergic reaction to our family’s five dogs, and, sadly, my father was forced to make the horrible decision to turn our dogs in to the local shelter. My brother’s…

Initially, I wasn’t motivated to join PFL because I simply wasn’t aware of how powerful the program is changing people’s lives—not to mention how many dogs they rescue. However, being around the men in PFL and watching them devote themselves to such a selfless endeavor changed my mind forever. In fact, their ability to work…

My name is Eric Moffett and I have been incarcerated for 12-years. I joined the PFL program because I love dogs and there are no better companions. Growing up, I had a special dog, “Silver,” that was best friend. He was a silver-lab, and Silver was a smart dog that helped to keep me and…

My name is Thomas Espinoza and I joined the PFL dog program because I love dogs. I’ve had dogs my entire and they were always my best friend and someone I could depend on. I want other families to enjoy the same unconditional love I had from my dogs, so it’s important to me that…

My name is Danny and I have been incarcerated for the past twenty-years. I joined the PFL program because I have always had dogs and any opportunity to help find them forever homes is something I want to be a part of. Additionally, these dogs play a big role in my own sense of rehabilitation…

My name is John and I have been incarcerated for 25-years. I joined Paws for Life because I have always wanted to participate in a program that rescues dogs. I have been housed in other prisons that have similar programs, however, PFL seemed to offer a much more complete experience. In others words, I not…

My name is Yonatan and I joined Paws For Life K9 Rescue because I wanted to be part of this positive program. I also want to learn how to work with dogs and gain insight from the lessons they can teach us. Each one of us is assigned to a team and we must rely…