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….
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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,…
Pet of the Day 02/07/26
Meet Emily! Emily is a sweet, deaf, Pit Bull Terrier found wandering on her own and brought to the rescue. Sadly no one has come…
Pet of the Day 02/06/26
Meet Gia Rose! Gia Rose is a sweet and sassy lady. She loves attention until she decides she doesn’t. She has an opinion about everything…
Pet of the Day 02/05/26
Meet Honey Bunches of Oats! Honey was born in August of 2025 with Cheerio, Raisin, Pebbles, and AJ. She is a sweet girl who loves…
Pet of the Day 02/04/26
Meet Lenny! Lenny, a 55lb adult male, possibly Boxer mix was found running as a stray with his pal Squiggy and brought to the rescue….
Pet of the Day 02/03/26
Meet Pickles! Pickles was a “leftover pup” from the Amish. Instead of euthanizing the pup, they gave him to a child and the mother got…
Pet of the Day 02/02/26
Meet Daphne! Daphne is an 8 year old, declawed girl that recently lost her mom. She is currently living in a foster home with several…
When Conversation Connects
So…what does connection actually look like? Let’s say that we have decided to intentionally nurture connection. Great. Step one complete. Then, we allow ourselves to…
Pet of the Day 01/30/26
Meet Fizz! Fizz is a 1.5 year neutered male who has been with us over a year. He is curious when people come to visit…
Pet of the Day 01/29/26
Meet Shadow! Shadow is a food motivated, 5-6 year old, standard poodle. He needs a home with an experienced dog owner. If you allow him…
Pet of the Day 01/28/26
Meet Cheerio! Cheerio was born in August of 2025 and brought to the shelter in January. He is a sweet boy who is still a…
Pet of the Day 01/27/26
Meet Ford! Ford came to us after being found under the hood of someone’s truck. He is roughly 8 months old, as of November 2025,…
Pet of the Day 01/26/26
Meet Aspen! Aspen has the softest fur you have ever felt, and she loves for you to pet her. This all white, beautiful girl was…
Pet of the Day 01/24/26
Meet Wynona! Wynona was born in May of 2025. She is still pretty shy, but gets along well with other kitties. You can visit and…
Connected Along the Way
Last week, I wrote about connection. About choosing it deliberately, especially when the world feels loud and fractured. Which is all well and good in…
Pet of the Day 01/23/26
Meet Shirley! Shirley is a young adult Boxer mix that came to Tri-County as a stray and sadly her family never came to claim her….
Pet of the Day 01/22/26
Meet Chloe! Chloe is a young girl that was surrendered because she liked to chew her toys. Such a sad reason to give up a…