Kunlyna T.
“For me, Paws For Life is many things. It’s a culture, it’s a family, it’s an opportunity to do and be better; but most importantly it is a chance to be an asset to society through dog training. In my life I have made many mistakes and have rarely made up for them, but I…
Read MoreCarlos M.
“Becoming a part of the Paws For Life Program has helped me be more patient, have self discipline. I enjoy my time with the dogs and am so happy that they find their forever families.”
Read MoreAdam H.
“To me this program is not only about teaching dogs how to behave, it is about finding myself and becoming a person that at the end of each day, I can be proud of. It is a game changer. Words like patience, kindness and humility fall into order. This is an opportunity to do some…
Read MoreScyler W.
“I have a job outside of being in the Paws For Life Program, but the work ethic that this program demands is a big step up. Dealing with the dogs and brothers of the PFL program is like being in a whole different world. I have been incarcerated over half of my life, and have…
Read MoreRandy H.
I have been around dogs all my life, so being incarcerated created a huge void in my life. My dad trained pit bulls for as long as I can remember, and he was my initial inspiration to work with dogs. Doing a lengthy prison sentence meant that I would be away from the animals I…
Read MoreRuben H.
My name is Ruben and I have been incarcerated for 38-years! Needless to say, I have not had the opportunity to interact with dogs for nearly four-decades. Thanks to PFL, I’m not only able to be around our beautiful animals, I’m also able to learn more about myself. I’m normally a quiet person, but it…
Read MoreDaniel D.
As a child, my father had a Golden-Retriever and we would go hunting with him and play with him in the backyard. Also, my mother’s personal dog was a Cocker-Spaniel and we’d play with her until the sun went down. Growing up around dogs gave me an appreciation for them. So when I heard about…
Read MoreJoseph A.
My name is Joseph and I’m a 36-year-old first termer. I joined PFL because I love dogs and I have two ‘Best Friends’ back at home. In the absence of my best buds, I’m privileged to spend quality time with PFL’s dogs, while simultaneously helping them find a forever home. It also allows me to…
Read MoreSteven B.
My name is Steven and I have been incarcerated for 7-years. As a child, we always had dogs and I loved spending time with my “Bricks,” a 130 lb Rot wielder, who never let me forget who the boss is. I heard about the Paws For Life program and I felt I would do well…
Read MoreJulius R.
May name is Julius but everyone calls me Rob. I’m 32-years-old and this is my first time in prison. Fortunately, I discovered a program like Paws For Life that will allow me to participate in something positive, while simultaneously giving back to the community I once harmed. I had a variety of dogs all my…
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