Pet of the Day 03/27/25
Meet Harley Davidson! Harley was born in April of 2023 and recently came to PAWS. She is super snuggly and loves people and cat teasers….
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Growing Spinach, A Cool-Season Vegetable
Spinach can be grown at the beginning or end of the gardening season. Find out more about planting and caring for spinach. Spinach (Spinacia…
Pet of the Day 03/18/25
Meet Colt & Willow! Meet Colt & Willow. These bloodhounds are between 5-6 years old. They lost their home due no fault of their own….
Pet of the Day 03/17/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
Building Community, One Cup at a Time
For the past two weeks, we’ve explored how smart investments—whether in businesses, public spaces, or at home—shape the future of our communities. This week, we’re…
Pet of the Day 03/15/25
Meet Pepper! Pepper is a 1 year old girl. She is very sad because her owner died. Pepper lived with a senior chihuahua and loved…
Pet of the Day 03/14/25
Meet LeeRoy Jenkins! LeeRoy was born in April of 2021 and recently came to PAWS with Buddy Hackett when their family developed allergies. He has…
Pet of the Day 03/13/25
Meet Alana! Miss Alana is quite the affectionate love bug that is looking for a home to call her own. She is very friendly and…
Pet of the Day 03/12/25
Meet Vader! Vader is a 2 year old couch potato. He loves playing fetch and chewing on rope toys or bones. Vader lived in a…
Pet of the Day 03/11/25
Meet Buddy Hackett! Buddy was born in April of 2024. He is a sweet, gentle boy who is very friendly and affectionate. He gets along…
Pet of the Day 03/10/25
Meet Talia! Talia is a super sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is very affectionate and friendly and she loves to play. She…
Pet(s) of the Day 03/08/25
Meet Maple and the Breakfast Club! We are taking applications for Mama Maple (1 year old rat terrier mix) and her 3 babies. Poptart is…
Smart Investments: How Thoughtful Choices Today Create a Stronger Future
Why do people buy quality tools instead of the cheapest option? Why do they spend time hunting, fishing, or gardening when the grocery store is…
Pet of the Day 03/07/25
Meet Milo! Meet Milo! This adorable adult male dog is as playful as he is friendly. If you’re looking for a four-legged friend that will…
Pet of the Day 03/06/25
Meet Shadow! Meet Shadow – your new best friend and loyal companion! This dignified gentleman is quiet but playful and protective, making him the perfect…
Growing Edible Greens
This article discuses types of lettuce and other greens, such as kale and chard, that should be planted in early spring. Early spring is…
Pet of the Day 03/05/25
Meet Bloom! Bloom was born in June of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom, Posie. She is a beautiful mixed-breed Russian Blue kitty…
Pet of the Day 03/04/25
Meet Izzby! Miss Izzby is looking for a home to call her own. This spunky young feline is super affectionate, loves to play, and a…
Pet of the Day 03/03/25
Meet Jalapeño! Doesn’t Jalapeño have the best eyeliner? This pretty boy needs a home. You can visit and adopt Jalapeño from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Investing Isn’t Just Money—It’s What We Choose to Care About
Most people don’t think of themselves as “investors.” That’s for big companies, real estate moguls, and people in fancy suits, right? But…we all invest in…
Pet of the Day 03/01/25
Meet Squeak! Squeak was born in May of 2024 and was apart of a late TNR project. She had been nursed back to health in…
Pet of the Day 02/28/25
Meet Alfie! Alfie is a friendly, affectionate adult dog. He’s a good boy who loves attention. If you have another dog, we could certainly do…
Pet of the Day 02/27/25
Meet Phyllis! Phyllis is the alpha of the rescue. She keeps all the cats and kittens in line. She is not a lap cat but…
A Gardener’s Guide to Peas
This article unscrambles the sometimes-confusing common names of peas and gives instructions for how to grow this popular cool-season vegetable. Introduction Peas (Pisum sativum) are…
Pet of the Day 02/26/25
Meet Pebble! Pebble is a beautiful female golden tabby , born in September of 2024. She is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to…
Pet of the Day 02/25/25
Meet Coby! Hi everyone! My name is Coby, and I am a friendly, athletic, and overall good boy. While I can be a little possessive…
Pet of the Day 02/24/25
Meet OJ! OJ is such a gentle boy. Sadly he was attacked by another cat, at one point we didn’t think he would make it…
Pet of the Day 02/22/25
Meet Boulder! Boulder is a handsome male tabby, born in September of 2024. He is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to PAWS after…
Seeing Progress: A Designer’s Perspective on Community & Change
When I was younger, I thought I would end up in a city. I grew up in a small town, and like a lot of…
Pet of the Day 02/21/25
Meet Abraham! Abraham is an older guy looking for a forever family to call his own. He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. Chin…
Pet of the Day 02/20/25
Meet Ike! Ike was dumped with his brother and sadly Ike’s brother was shot and killed. Ike is about 3 years old and tolerates other…
Pet of the Day 02/19/25
Meet M’Lynn! M’Lynn was born in June of 2024 and came to the shelter with her mom, Steel Magnolia, and her sisters, Truvy and Ouiser….
Debunking Garden Myths
Traditional beliefs about gardening can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn what research has to say about some popular garden myths. With winter slowly…
Pet of the Day 02/18/25
Meet Nigel! Meet Nigel, an adult male pup who’s as friendly as can be! This stray is smart, playful, and all-around fun. While we don’t…
Pet of the Day 02/17/25
Meet Half Stache! Half Stache got his name from the mark on his face. He is a very good boy (5 months old) that would…
Progress, Setbacks, and the Art of Making Lemonade
You’ve been there. We all have. You start something new, excited and full of hope, and for a little while, it’s going great. The effort…
Pet of the Day 02/15/25
Meet Larold! All cats have been spayed/neutered and received basic vaccinations, including a rabies vaccine, and have been de-wormed, and microchipped. He has been tested…
Pet of the Day 02/14/25
Meet Victoria! Victoria is a feisty girl looking for a forever home to call her own. She is very independent, but she does enjoy affection…
Pet of the Day 02/13/25
Meet Fire Kitty! Fire Kitty survived a house fire and than was abandoned. She is a sweet little girl that would love to live in…
Pet of the Day 02/12/25
Meet Nellie! Nellie was born in April of 2024. She is very sweet, loves back scratches, and circles around and around and around and around…
Pruning Apples and Pears in Home Fruit
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 02/11/25
Meet Remmi! Hello everyone! My name is Remmi, I am a very affectionate, friendly and loyal dog. I am an adult dog, but I have…