In some of these photographs, you will see reference to the word MAYDAY. Mayday is an emergency code word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications. It derives from the French venez m'aider, or m'aidez, meaning "(you) come help me".  It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency by many groups, such as police forces, pilots, firefighters, and transportation organizations. The call is always given three times in a row ("mayday-mayday- mayday") to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions and to distinguish an actual mayday call from a message about a mayday call.  A mayday situation is one in which a vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Examples of "grave and imminent danger" in which a mayday call would be appropriate include fire, explosion, or sinking.  In the world of the service dog, a mayday situation is when his or her master falls, is unresponsive, or can not get up.  The dogs are taught to seek out another person, grab them by the hand, and lead them to their master.  Not only is that an impressive feat of training, but it can save a life. Click small pictures to enlarge This is where the idea for Paws4Life started. The dogs learning how to ride the train The dogs undergoing more agility training Learning how to jump - part of agility training Sign language class for dogs and owners Police and animal control drills AZ State Treasurer Dean Martin and Student Volunteers Paws4Life Members donating a puppy to the Hearing Impaired Hearing Impaired with their Service Dogs Arizona Christmas Tree for the Whitehouse Home Training Student Volunteers Click small pictures to enlarge Linda and Service Dog Simon testing with the Registrar Greyhound Dog Park Testing Site Testing area Large/Small dogs at agility testing More Large/Small Dog agility testing Sometimes a turtle shows up. "Mayday" training starts Dog bringing person to "downed" Master "Downed" Master awaits Service Dog More "Mayday" Training Puppy Class training Puppy Class break - they get their own beach party! First Student Volunteer graduate of Paws4Life Dakota and Trainer Nancy getting ready for the water/boat trip The Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake, AZ is the chosen vessel for the water/boat training Service Dogs enjoying the cruise aboard the Dolly Steamboat State Senator Chuck Gray in jacket. He helped to sponsor a bill for Paws4Life. AZ State Treasurer and now candidate for AZ Governer, Dean Martin, with local officials Please take a moment to feed a hungry animal by clicking here.  It's free to do so. Dr. Jonathan Zwieg and his Service Dog, Fabrica, are honorary members of Paws4Life Two Service Dogs at the Lost Dutchman Days Festival in Apache Junction, AZ The dogs line up for training Service Dog visiting a patient Service Dog visiting a Senior News and   Events First classes started with Paws4Life The first training rings Training rings now and we are still expanding Service dog Harlie , who belongs to Vinny and Marylou Schafer. Harlie is a hearing impaired service dog. More of our trainers left to right Lynn, Jerri, Nancy , and Student trainer (first Paws 4 Life graduate) Dakota More Puppy Classes Trainer Jerri Mentzer testing service dogs: Chili, Poncho (retired) and Ben with their handlers, Jack, Craig, and Sandi Vincent Schaefer hearing impaired trainer, and Linda with service dog Simon being tested. Service dog training is hard work! Poncho (retired) and Craig Brouwer Spring Cleanup - Apache Junction High School science class and Paws student volunteers Spring Cleanups March and May - Getting the agility equipment painted and ready for the agility area, that was cleaned up , and cleared out. Diners at The Harvest Festival Dinner Tuni House introducing some of the service dogs and handlers at The Harvest Festival Dinner Todd House one of the hosts of the event, and treasurer of Paws 4 Life, and Governor Jan Brewer, who won the raffle prize this of this event.! The car show last year. This years car show will be on January 15th, from 10 to 3pm. To register call 480-288-5174. Benefit for Paws 4 Life. Blessing of the service dogs at the Car Show. Pator Bratten has been very kind to bless the service dogs two years in a row now for Paws 4 Life. Special Classes New Boofs on the Block Memorial The Cut Hut Adoptions