Roger C

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My name is Roger Clark and I’m a 67-year-old first termer. I have been in prison for 15-years and I never imagined that there would be a dog rescue program in prison; however, Paws For Life (PFL) has changed that reality in a huge way. This amazing program has allowed me to interact with dogs…

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Andre P

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My name is Andre and I joined the Paws For Life program because I heard it is a positive way to give back for the harm I have caused. On a personal level, I observed the dogs prior to joining PFL and I saw a part of myself in them. The dogs are often broken…

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Venancio O

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I’m a big animal lover. When I was young, my dog, ‘Cue Ball,’ was my best friend. He was full of energy and would get excited and spin in circles every time he saw me. The love Cue Ball brought me is something I will never forget. When I saw that CMF had a dog…

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Paul A

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My name is Paul (Samir) and I have been incarcerated for 31-years. I grew up with a lot of dogs and they have always had an impact on my life. They taught me unconditional love at an early age and I wish I had taken heed to that valuable lesson. Instead, I made many poor…

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Matthew F

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I grew with a dog named Beau and he was an important part of my life because he was my first foray with responsibility. I was responsible for feeding, walking, and training Beau. It showed me at an early age that dogs are beings just like us and we can learn from them just as…

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Casey K

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My name is Casey and I joined Paws For Life K9 (PFL) Rescue because I love dogs. As a child, I lived with my grandparents who raised miniature. Although the dogs were theirs, I was the primary caretaker for all the dogs. During that time, I realized how special it was to have a dog…

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Tony T.

“I am proud of the important work we do for Paws For Life because considering how many of the PFL dogs come from shelters or other traumatic circumstances, the unique training we provide focuses on socializing them in preparation for potential adopters looking for a disciplined family companion or service animal. This in turn instills…

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Darren R.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Darren R.

“The Paws For Life training program has given me an amazing opportunity to train these wonderful dogs. Everyone deserves a second chance, both prisoners and pets.”

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Travis H.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Travis H.

“When I first arrived at this facility, I was initially reluctant to join Paws For Life because I was afraid of falling in love with a dog only to watch him or her leave. However, to love, even in the face of eventual loss, is too important a human experience to shy away from –…

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Casi A.

Paws for Life K9 trainer, Casi A.

“When I first waked onto this yard, I would see guys walking around with dogs and I thought it was so cool! I never thought I would get to see a dog again, much less touch one due to my long sentence. Now that I am a trainer with Paws For Life, I am part…

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