I am committed to creating a nurturing, drug-free environment, unrestricted from judgment, advocating for fair employment and mental health support, and offering love through the unconditional companionship of dogs.

I’ve faced my share of hardships—domestic violence, abandonment, addictions, and the struggles of being a single mother on welfare in my earlier years—all carrying burdens of shame and regret

My healing journey fuels my passion to uplift others, demonstrating that even when life deals us difficult hands, or we have dug ourselves into a deep hole through our own sins, we can climb out of the holes and forge paths of success.

I've learned that compassion and forgiveness—toward ourselves and others—are vital, especially when life feels overwhelmingly unfair. We all carry invisible scars, and it’s essential to transform our pain into support for those who also suffer.

In the embrace of dogs, I found profound comfort, their boundless love reminding me of the unconditional grace we receive from God. During my loneliest and darkest moments, the companionship of my dog and my faith provided light.  In my most desperate time, I refused to go to a shelter for domestic violence survivors because they would not take my dog too. Therefore, I understand why those we serve need us to understand how vital it is to keep their loved one close while they embark on a journey to find health and peace.

In recognizing the profound love and support dogs offer us, I want to create a nurturing environment where judgment has no place, and everyone can find solace, understanding,  fair wages for all involved, mental health access, education, and balance in life.

Each step taken in my mission is rooted in a divine calling to foster sobriety, healing and community, ensuring that no one feels isolated in their struggles and they have an employer who 100% understands how hard this life can be.

This project is a work in progress. It originally started with Serenity Paws in 2009. In 2013 we started growing and needing team members.   The years forced me to recognize that our team members desperately needed our understanding and grace whilst they battled in this life.  After the suicide of a sweet employee, and the untimely death of another who battled in silence…I was shaken to the core. How was I so blind to them? How did I not know?  The truth is, none of us know unless we push to find out and offer support. 

Early on…I couldn’t help them. I was grappling with my own un-healed traumas and the devastating weight of trying to start a business with no resources. It forced me to ask myself, who will I be to them and this community? 

The best thing we can do as employers is to be their ally.  I recognized they needed this space as much, if not more than I needed it myself.  Regardless of the upheavals of business ownership,  growth, a steep learning curve, the pains of leading them but also needing their grace for myself, and the recognition that they were no different than me…. their pains, their struggles, their desires to have an employer who could see their battles, and their need to have an employer fight with them was HUGE!

Reflecting on days when my own despair felt insurmountable, I am committed to ensuring that no one else endures that isolation (at least not under our care if we can help).

I not only started to recognize the ones who needed us, but I started making a conscious effort to seek them out.   Just someone looking to find an employer who could help them pay the bills wasn’t a thing to me anymore. I wanted to be more than that.  We started Project Recovery in late 2024 to put a bigger emphasis on caring for pets of those who need to go to a treatment facility of any kind, and after their treatment, we direct them to Serenity Paws for a job.   If we only change and influence 1 life, it will all be worth it, but the goal is to change thousands! It can all begin with a good employer. 

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As we journey towards our grand vision, Gods Dogs and Project Recovery, in collaboration with Serenity Paws, we mark the beginning of a transformative mission aimed at redefining how we care for individuals and guide them toward healing through sobriety, employment support, empowerment, and spiritual nurturing with the companionship of dogs.

What sets us apart in this endeavor is our deep understanding of how the nonjudgmental love of a dog can profoundly impact lives, reflecting God's unconditional grace and love, while providing steadfast employment opportunities that foster a healthy and fulfilling life by offering unmatched support efforts. 

It's a challenge; we hold individuals accountable while providing structure and discipline, but we also extend unconditional support, love, and grace, all while ensuring the same for those of us leading this undertaking.

The vision for our initiatives, including Serenity Paws,  Project Recovery, and God’s Dogs may feel daunting as the needs often seem to outweigh the resources, but I trust in the divine support that has guided me thus far and we are in the process of building an army of people who have hearts like ours.

 I have spent my life striving to make ends meet and realizing that, despite the struggles, I have been blessed by the support of compassionate individuals who believe in these dreams….and I KNOW with God's grace and YOU, we will make an impact!

If you feel inspired to join us or support our mission, please visit our giving page or ask about volunteer opportunities.

 I believe we all stumble, but the ground is even beneath the cross; it is compassion, not resentment, that we should cultivate from our experiences, and we should help others once we are able.  

Only then will we find our peace.  

Service to Others. 

All my love,

Angela K Bonham