Pet of the Day 11/05/25
Meet Barry Dort! Barry was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, Enid, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Ajax. He is a…
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Pet of the Day 10/28/25
Meet Oreo! Oreo had puppies back in the spring. They all found homes and now it’s her turn! She can be a little slow to…
Pet of the Day 10/27/25
Meet Nash! Nash is a rescue favorite. You cannot walk into her cage without being loved on. Nash is a lap kitty that loves attention….
If You See Me Watching the Road Crew…
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation I was driving through Franklin the other day and passed a stretch of roadwork. There was a big excavator parked…
Pet of the Day 10/25/25
Meet Ajax! Ajax was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, Enid, Wednesday, Barry, and Pugsley. He is a sweet…
Pet of the Day 10/24/25
Meet Mork! Are you ready to open your heart and home to a wonderful companion? Look no further than Mork, a loving and loyal male…
Pet of the Day 10/23/25
Meet Goat-Tee! Goat-Tee is named for his little black goatee. If you are looking for a playful, rambunctious boy, Goat-Tee is your boy. He loves…
Fall in Love with Pumpkins, Warts and All
Quirky pumpkins are in vogue for fall decorating, including those covered with warts. Find out the causes for these bumpy beauties in this article. There…
Pet of the Day 10/22/25
Meet Sarek! Sarek was born in June of 2023 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Pet of the Day 10/21/25
Meet Mindy! Meet Mindy, a loving and affectionate adult female pup who is eager to find her forever family. Mindy came to us a stray…
Pet of the Day 10/20/25
Meet Chester & Dippy! Meet the dynamic duo, Chester & Dippy! These two affectionate and friendly boys are a packaged deal, offering double the love,…
Pet of the Day 10/18/25
Meet Spock! Spock was born in January of 2021 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Set Back, Still Moving Forward
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation With how much I’ve been going on about heavy equipment over the last several weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking…
Pet of the Day 10/17/25
Meet Journey! Meet Journey, a truly special female dog who is friendly, gentle, and playful. She is a ray of sunshine, with a heart as…
Pet of the Day 10/16/25
Meet Wizard! Meet Wizard, a truly magical doggo who’s ready to cast a spell on your heart! This affectionate and gentle boy is a bundle…
Pet of the Day 10/15/25
Meet Floyd! Floyd was born in February of 2024 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Winter Gardening Activities for Children
Indoor gardening activities can help children learn basic plant science while having fun. When winter seems far from over and the days are still too…
Pet of the Day 10/14/25
Meet Suds! Meet Suds, the loyal and playful boy who is ready to be your best friend! This athletic fella is always up for a…
Pet of the Day 10/13/25
Meet Lolly! Step right up, folks, and prepare to fall in love with little Lolly! This here pup is an affectionate bundle of joy, always…
Pet of the Day 10/11/25
Meet Polly D! Polly D was born in February of 2024 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Pet of the Day 10/10/25
Meet Jet! This very handsome boy was so good for his photo shoot! He recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know…
Pet of the Day 10/09/25
Meet Pow Pow! Pow Pow was born in January of 2018 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Pet of the Day 10/08/25
Meet Empress! Empress is a shy but very affectionate sweetheart looking for her forever home. She is quiet most of the time and very sweet,…
Marigolds: From Folklore to the Home Garden
With vibrant golden blooms that complement the color of autumn leaves, marigolds are a favorite annual flower. With an almost neon-like color, marigolds help brighten…
Pet of the Day 10/07/25
Meet Mama T’Pring! Mama T’Pring was born in January of 2023 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Pet of the Day 10/06/25
Meet Coal! Coal is a sweet young feline looking for a forever home of his own. He is very playful and loves to be held….
From Soggy Bottom to Something Better
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you know me, you know I have a hard time sitting still. So, of course, as soon as I…
Pet of the Day 10/04/25
Meet Tribble! Tribble was born in January of 2017 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner was diagnosed…
Pet of the Day 10/03/25
Meet Penelope! Miss Penelope is a fun, affectionate, and energetic kitten looking for her forever family! She loves to play, both independently and with other…
Pet of the Day 10/02/25
Meet Ed! Hey there! I’m Eddie, and I’m on the lookout for my fur-ever family. I’m a playful pup with a not-so-puppyish quiet side, which…
Pet of the Day 10/01/25
Meet Earl! Earl was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with his siblings: Darnell, Randy & Catalina. He is an adorable little…
Pet of the Day 09/30/25
Meet Destiny Rose! Destiny Rose is a sweet and friendly cat looking for a forever home of her own. She does enjoy attention but is…
Pet of the Day 09/29/25
Meet Wizzer! Wizzer was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings: Fidget & Roly Poly. He is a lovely, puffy…
Pet of the Day 09/27/25
Meet Jyn! Meet Jyn! This sweet lady is looking for a forever home of her own. Jyn is FIV+, which means she would need to…
Small Miracles and Happy Accidents
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation This summer hasn’t just been about things breaking down (belts, bolts, my patience…), but even more it’s been about what…
Pet of the Day 09/26/25
Meet Randy! Randy was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings: Darnell, Ear & Catalina. She is a lovely little…
Pet of the Day 09/25/25
Meet Claire and Charlee! This energetic, playful, and very affectionate pair of kittens is looking for a forever family to call their own. They love…
Pet of the Day 09/24/25
Meet Cliff! Meet Cliff, a bundle of joy with a heartwarming spirit! This little guy is a ray of sunshine, bringing laughter and love wherever…
To Deadhead or Not? Your Final Answer is…
Deadheading is a gardening term that defines the process of removing faded or dead flowers from plants. Deadheading is a process of pruning by…
Pet of the Day 09/23/25
Meet Fidget! Fidget was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings: Roly Poly & Wizzer. She has grown into an…
Pet of the Day 09/22/25
Meet Silas! This handsome orange boy is looking for a forever home to call his own. Silas is very affectionate and playful. He loves attention…
Pet of the Day 09/20/25
Meet Norm! Hey there, it’s Norm here, and I’m on the lookout for my furever family! I’m an affectionate and playful pup who loves nothing…