A PAWSitive Connection
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2025-01-17
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Todd Ramsum has had a whirlwind of a life. It has been full of trauma and choices, both contributing to a cycle of addiction and federal incarceration. During his last prison term, Todd stopped caring about his life and whether he lived or died, until he overdosed and nearly lost his life. This was the start of his recovery journey. He attended various programs, the most impactful of which was the PAWSitive Support prison program. The program reminded him of his love for dogs, demonstrated to him that he was still capable of love, and the dogs loved him in return. Today, Todd is reunited with his estranged childhood family, lives with two amazing dogs, and has a beautiful family that takes care of him and he them. Todd attributes his healthy lifestyle today to the support of both humans and animals alike.