My name is David, and I was fortunate to be one of those chosen in the first group of inmates at the camp in Hazelton to be involved in the paws4prisons program. An often-asked question is what have I gained as a participant of this program that may continue with me for the rest of my life.  Above and beyond the experience and knowledge gained as a participant of this program, and having the companionship ...

Hello out there to the world of the big, wide web, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Angela (Brancato) Lang and I'm 25 years old. I have a husband who is away at boot camp for the Army and just had our first little one, a son named Johnathan 2 months ago. I also have a GREAT service dog named Daisy! She is wonderful and I have had her for over 7 years now. I have a seizure disorder and Daisy is a se ...

Hi everyone Neal and Piper here: I am telling you, the Graduation / Reunion was great I am glad we went. I would like to let Paws4People know they're the best Service Dog organization I have ever seen.  The reason you haven't heard from me is that It has taken me this long to get back to my normal PTSD level.   Piper has been good for me allowing me to get out more even with the noise and crowds settin ...

This video from The New York Times tells another heartbreaking story about PTSD and the nations's unwillingness to do anything about it! If you know someone like this - and they are in our 9 state area - send them to us! ...

This Saturday was the paws4people 5K fundraiser held at University of West Virginia in Morgantown. This event was highlighted by the attendance of inmate trainers and their Service Dogs - in training from the men's facility at our paws4prisons program at Hazelton Secure Facility. Lots of good times were had by all an a very worthy cause was helped! Thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, ran - and most ...

Once again, April, CLAIRE & MAYZIE represent paws4people with flare. So many ooohs and ahhhs and "what beautiful dogs" as they parade through Valley Forge National Park. (Along with a great opportunity to tell everyone about the 30 Day Challange!) [caption id="attachment_8258" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="CLAIRE, April and MAYZIE at the Memorial Arch"][/caption]   ...

Ahhh, what dog doesn't enjoy a romp on the sand? MAYZIE is no exception, although at first she was quite timid of the waves. Can you imagine MAYZIE and Emilia on the beach this summer? [caption id="attachment_8243" align="alignleft" width="249" caption="Sea Shells are so much fun to collect!"][/caption] Here are two pictures that tell it all. [caption id="attachment_8244" align="alignright" width="268" capt ...

CAROLINE's activity for April centered around Easter and Spring Break.  To celebrate, we counted "jelly beans"!  You can see our 5 jelly beans or cards that look like jelly beans on the floor right beneth CAROLINE's nose.  On each jelly bean was a froot loop the same color.  We read a poem about the "5 Little Jelly Beans" and had each child come up and pick the right color jelly bean and give CAROLINE t ...