Pet of the Day 04/02/26
Meet Lumina! Lumina was born in May of 2025 and was recently brought to PAWS with 6 other kitties when her owner needed to move…
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Where the Conversation Goes Next
Over the last few weeks, Rachel and I have been sitting across from each other on these pages, talking about difference. About anger. About connection….
Pet of the Day 03/21/26
Meet Blackie! Blackie is a friendly cat that loves affection and rolling around for more pets. He can be quite playful at times but also…
Pet of the Day 03/20/26
Meet Yule! Life didn’t start easy for Yule and his 5 siblings. Their mama was found wandering alone, hungry & scared, searching for a safe…
Pet of the Day 03/19/26
Meet Pauly! We are not sure what Pauly is. His mom was a mixed breed cattle dog, and his dad was a traveling soldier. Pauly…
Pet of the Day 03/18/26
Meet Eira! Eira was born in August of 2021 and was recently brought to PAWS. She is a beautiful calico kitty who is struggling a…
Pet(s) of the Day 03/17/26
Meet Minka and Lucky Henry! Minka & Lucky Henry are a loving, bonded mother/son duo that is sure to keep you on your toes! They…
Pet of the Day 03/16/26
Meet Randy! Randy was surrendered to the rescue along with his sister Cali when their owners had to move. Randy is approximately 11 weeks old…
Pet of the Day 03/14/26
Meet Fern! You may have seen Fern on TV. She came to Precious Paws after a video of her being abused surfaced on social media….
Pet of the Day 03/13/26
Meet Edur! Edur was born in June of 2022. He is a lovely tuxedo kitty who is having a hard time adjusting to the shelter….
Pet of the Day 03/11/26
Meet Joker! Meet Joker! This sweet boy is looking for a forever home to call his own. Joker has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would…
Pet of the Day 03/10/26
Meet Petunia! If you are looking for a loyal constant companion, Petunia is your dog! She is an approximately 5 year old female Miniature Bernadoodle…
Pet of the Day 03/09/26
Meet Bacon! Bacon is 65 pounds of adoring love. He is 6 years old. He bays when you say “skibbity.” Bacon is housebroken and well…
Pet of the Day 03/07/26
Meet Lucky Sunday! Lucky Sunday was born in the winter of 2023. He has had a rough life and is missing an ear. Despite all…
Coffee, Conversation and Community
This week, as our mugs are just about empty, we wrap up our conversation thinking about the question of how we create communities where differences…
Pet of the Day 03/06/26
Meet Ryder! Meet Ryder, a big, loving, and friendly boy who’s ready to sprint his way into your heart! This active lad is always up…
Pet of the Day 03/05/26
Meet Pup Pup! Meet Pup Pup, a beautiful, loving 2 year old, female, mixed breed looking for a new forever home! Pup Pup was surrendered…
Pet of the Day 03/04/26
Meet Sam! Sam is a playful boy that loves to go on walks and chase a ball. He would make a great family pet. You…
Pet of the Day 03/03/26
Meet Skeeter! Skeeter was born in July of 2024 and was surrendered with her son, Pidder, when their family’s dog became aggressive with them. She…
Staying Connected Through Disagreement
Our snippet of conversation last week left off with a thought about processing difficult feelings, like anger, and staying grounded as a way of staying…
Pet of the Day 02/28/26
Meet Sunday! Sunday is a curious and playful boy who is always up for an adventure! With an athletic build and a friendly demeanor, he…
Pet of the Day 02/27/26
Meet Finster! Finster a young, male Pitt Bull brought to the rescue as a stray after he had been scratching at the door of a…
Pet of the Day 02/26/26
Meet Gonzo! Meet Gonzo. Gonzo is a 3 or 4 year old Maine Coon. He is very vocal and loves attention. Gonzo would do best…
Pruning Apples and Pears in Home Fruit Plantings
Generally, fruit trees are pruned to develop a desired tree shape, to improve fruit quality, and to improve air circulation within the tree, which will…
Pet of the Day 02/25/26
Meet Lumi! Lumi is a very special kitty. She is blind and looks a little unusual as she moves around the world. She loves cuddling…
Pet of the Day 02/24/26
Meet Della! Della, an approximately 1 year old, female Husky /Shepherd mix was surrendered to the rescue when owner was unable to keep her in…
Pet of the Day 02/23/26
Meet Jovie! Jovie was born in April of 2025 and is incredibly affectionate and loving. She gets along well with other kitties and loves to…
Pet of the Day 02/22/26
Meet Gunther! Gunther is an 11 week old, male puppy born at the rescue with 5 siblings after his mother and whom we presume is…
How do we decide which conversations are worth staying in?
Last week we ended with an open question: “Maybe the question isn’t how we resolve every difference, but how we decide which conversations are worth…
Pet of the Day 02/20/26
Meet Raisen Bran! Raisen was born in August of 2025 with Cheerio, Honey, Pebbles, and AJ. She is an entertaining little girl who loves Churros…
Pet of the Day 02/19/26
Meet Boz! Boz, a very handsome 2 year old, 45 lb, male Rottweiler mix, was surrendered to the rescue after living outside in a box…
Pet of the Day 02/18/26
Meet Chandler Bing! Chandler was born in October of 2025 and came to PAWS with his mom and siblings (Mom: Sandra; Litter: Rachel, Phoebe, Monica,…
Pet of the Day 02/17/26
Meet Socks! Socks is 6 years old, came to us with 6 other cats, and is such a sweet boy. According to the family he…
Pet of the Day 02/16/26
Meet Fruity Pebbles! Pebbles was born in August of 2025 with Cheerio, Honey, Raisen, and AJ. She is a sweet and gentle little girl who…
What do you think people usually mean when they say two people are “really different”?
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about connection. About choosing it deliberately. About noticing where it already lives. About what happens when conversation…
Pet of the Day 02/14/26
Meet Blizzard! Blizzard was found wandering down a road by himself during a snow storm and was brought to the rescue for safe keeping. Unfortunately…
Pet of the Day 02/13/26
Meet Ross Geller! Ross was born in October of 2025 and came to PAWS with his mom and siblings (Mom: Sandra; Litter: Rachel, Phoebe, Monica,…
Pet of the Day 02/12/26
Meet Grahm! Grahm is a 7 year old Golden Retriever with the energy of a dog half his age. He was surrendered to the rescue…
Pet of the Day 02/11/26
Meet Little-Bit! Little-Bit and her brother Skunky were born in July of 2016. They were outdoor cats until recently and just decided it was time…
Pruning Blueberries in Home Fruit Plantings
Pruning controls the crop load, thus increasing fruit quality. It also invigorates the plant, forcing essential new growth from the base of the plant. The…
Pet of the Day 02/10/26
Meet Hollow! This beautiful girl is 2 years old and one of the sweetest cats we have. She greets people and other cats immediately as…
Pet of the Day 02/09/26
Meet Joey Tribbiani! Joey was born in October of 2025 and came to PAWS with his mom and siblings (Mom: Sandra, Litter: Rachel, Phoebe, Monica,…