Rylee Anne Laman Awarded 2025 Animal Rescue Scholarship for Animal Advocacy Work

The Animal Rescue Scholarship provided by The Texas Law Dog has selected Rylee Anne Laman as its 2025 recipient, awarding her $2,500 to support her education at Southern Nazarene University where she is pursuing a multidisciplinary major in Pre-Athletic Training and Sports Business. The scholarship recognizes young individuals who have demonstrated commitment to animal care and learned valuable life lessons through their experiences with rescue animals.

Laman's scholarship application featured a compelling essay detailing her family's extensive work with foster dogs, including their special connection with pugs that significantly influenced her perspective on animal advocacy. She described how caring for three particular pugs and other rescue dogs taught her empathy and patience while shaping her personal development in meaningful ways. Each animal not only needed a home but also contributed to Laman's growth as an individual committed to animal welfare.

The scholarship selection committee from The Texas Law Dog specifically wanted to reward Laman's self-awareness regarding the reciprocal relationship between caregivers and animals, as well as her ongoing efforts to provide support to animals in need. Her dedication extends beyond temporary fostering to include permanent adoptions, with her family experiencing several "foster fails" where they officially adopted dogs they were fostering.

As Laman progresses toward graduation, she plans to continue incorporating rescue dogs into her life while pursuing advanced education. Her academic goals include earning a master's degree in Athletic Training, through which she hopes to help aspiring athletes achieve and exceed their performance objectives. The financial support from the scholarship will assist her in balancing these educational aspirations with her ongoing animal advocacy work.

Students interested in applying for future scholarship opportunities can visit https://www.texaslawdog.com/animal-rescue-scholarship to learn about updated qualifying criteria and submission deadlines for the 2026 Animal Rescue Scholarship. The personal injury lawyers with The Texas Law Dog expressed pride in supporting Laman's academic journey and hope the scholarship enables her to continue making a positive impact both in human athletics and animal welfare.