Zach has a diverse array of
accolades and media appearances.
“Ellen sat down with Zach Skow, who explained how his dogs helped him turn his life as an addict around to become one of helping others. He also discussed his Pawsitive Change Program, which gives incarcerated people a chance to co-own a shelter dog and learn dog-training skills. To help continue his mission, Ellen and her friends at TisBest surprised him with a check for $20K!”
“After hitting rock bottom, Zach found sobriety through the love he has for his rescue dogs. Today, Zach finds purpose in helping give second chances to shelter animals.”
— Jockey
“Zach’s life has been dedicated to the service of man and mutt. He is a sober liver disease survivor, dedicated to rescuing dogs, so they may help rescue people.”
— CARE
“Zach Skow has fought liver disease and is a firm advocate for animal rescue. He's the leader of Marley’s Mutts, a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, trains and re-homes death row dogs from Kern County’s high-kill animal shelters.”
— Using dogs to save lives | Zach Skow | TEDxBakersfield.
The Zach Skow Story. The Breitling Spirit.
BREITLING x ZACH SKOW.
“He was given 90 days to live without a liver transplant and would have to remain sober for six months to receive it. Weakened, and broken, one fate-filled day, Zach looked at himself in the mirror and noticed his rescue dogs, Tug, Marley, and Buddy wagging their tails expectantly in unison. Zach’s dogs became his teachers and his inspiration.”
— The Humane Society of the United States
“It's an incredible story of redemption. And all made possible by one special pup. ”
— Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. Podcast
“Join Lara Trump & Zach Skow of Marley's Mutts as they discuss his battle with addiction, rehabilitating inmates with dogs, saving dogs
in America and in the Middle East.”
“Now a certified therapy dog, Hooch spends his time not worrying about today, tomorrow or yesterday, and helping others do the same. He has visited more than 30 schools and several prisons, and the patient, kind pup also works with non-verbal autistic children.”
— People Magazine
