PAWS FOR LIFE K9 RESCUE
THOUSAND OAKS, CA · Animal-Related
Mission
PFLK9 PULLS DOGS FROM CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS AND PLACES THEM IN OUR PAWS FOR LIFE (PFL) CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON PROGRAM WITH OUR INCARCERATED TRAINERS WHO ARE ABLE TO DEDICATE ALL OF THEIR TIME TO THEIR REHABILITATION. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF LIVING AND WORKING WITH OUR INMATE TRAINERS, OUR DOGS EARN THEIR AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION AND ARE READY FOR ADOPTION AND FAMILY LIFE. SOME PFL GRADUATES COMPLETE FURTHER TRAINING TO BECOME SERVICE ANIMALS FOR MILITARY VETERANS SUFFERING FROM PTSD. THE PFL PROGRAM ENRICHES THE LIVES OF THE INMATES AND DOGS ALIKE. BY LOWERING EUTHANASIA RATES AND PREPARING DOGS FOR SERVICE JOBS, PFL IS PROVING THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds PAWS FOR LIFE K9 RESCUE
$2M in foundation grants on record from 26 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | $830K | 4 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $444K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $324K | 4 |
| American Foundation of Utah | $205K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $187K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $130K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $30K | 2 |
| Social Impact Fund | $30K | 1 |
| Wings of Rescue | $25K | 1 |
| Petco Love Fka the Petco Foundation | $22K | 3 |
Leadership
ALEXANDRA TONNER — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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