Pet of the Day 07/15/25
Meet Felix! Felix is a very adventuresome and friendly kitten who has been with other cats in his foster home. He loves to play and…
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Where the Echo Still Lingers: Part Two
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation Two weeks ago, we asked a simple question: Where are your memories held? We asked for your moments, your places,…
Pet of the Day 07/03/25
Meet Oakley! Oakley is a stunning, smart, and friendly young lady who is full of curiosity and love! She was found as a stray, but…
Pet of the Day 07/02/25
Meet Sunshine! Sunshine is such a sweet boy, he will be a great kitten for a cat loving family. You can visit and adopt Sunshine…
Pet of the Day 07/01/25
Meet Aloe! Alouette was born in about January of 2015. He was brought to the shelter by one of our volunteers who had cared for…
Pet of the Day 06/30/25
Meet Ron! Meet Ron, the handsome and friendly feline looking for his forever home! Ron is very affectionate and loves attention. He loves to play…
Where the Echo Still Lingers
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever had a flat tire, a busted mower, or a car that made a noise no one could…
Pet of the Day 06/28/25
Meet Kat! Kat is a 4 year old sweetheart. She is very friendly and would be a great addition to any family. She is currently…
Pet of the Day 06/27/25
Meet Wendy! Wendy was born in March of 2025 and, along with her brother, Butters, is looking for their forever home. She is a little…
Pet of the Day 06/26/25
Meet Sadie! Sadie is a sweet young kitty looking for her forever home! She can be a bit shy at first around new people and…
Pet(s) of the Day 06/25/25
Meet Lefty and Daisy! Lefty and Daisy were born to a feral mom in the Polk Center colony. They were rescued quickly and have been…
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets
The following is an excerpt from the article “Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas. ( https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-root-vegetables-beets-carrots-turnips-and-rutabagas ) Root vegetables must be…
Pet of the Day 06/24/25
Meet Butters! Butters was born in March of 2025 and, along with his sister Wendy, is looking for their forever home. He is outgoing, affectionate,…
Pet of the Day 06/23/25
Meet Sophie! Sweet Sophie is looking for a forever family to call her own! She is very friendly, loves to play, and loves attention. She…
Pet of the Day 06/21/25
Meet Harley! Meet Harley – a big teddy bear who is just looking for someone to love him. This adult male is loyal and friendly…
Pet of the Day 06/20/25
Meet Sheila Broflovski! Sheila was born in April of 2024 and came to PAWS after giving birth to her 4 babies. They are now weaned,…
Pet of the Day 06/19/25
Meet Mary! Mary is a friendly kitty looking for her forever home! Mary is very sweet, playful, and affectionate. She gets along very well with…
Pet of the Day 06/18/25
Meet Diana! Diana is a sweet young feline looking for her forever home! Diana is very friendly, playful, and affectionate. She gets along very well…
Pet of the Day 06/17/25
Meet Fenrir! Fenrir is a tiny and fluffy boy, he only weighs 7 pounds. He is very friendly and affectionate but can be a little…
Pet of the Day 06/16/25
Meet Mooch! Mooch was born in May of 2022. She is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held when she is…
Pet of the Day 06/14/25
Meet Oreck! Oreck is a very sweet and laid back cat. He likes being pet and will make a great couch companion. A warm lap…
Redevelopment: 3 Pitfalls Worth Rethinking
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever raised an eyebrow at the word “redevelopment,” you’re not alone. We’ve all seen the news stories where…
Pet of the Day 06/13/25
Meet Spyro! Looking for a new fur-iend? Look no further than Spyro! This adult male is the perfect companion for someone looking for a smart,…
Pet of the Day 06/12/25
Meet Ebony! Hello, my name is Ebony. The dog warden brought me here in a trap and I was so very scared. I am still…
Pet of the Day 06/11/25
Meet Avalanche! Avalanche is a friendly and funny girl who loves to make her humans laugh. She is full of energy and has a playful…
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
Pet of the Day 06/10/25
Meet Bean! Bean is a smart and playful adult dog. She is very affectionate and loves to give kisses. Bean is an intelligent dog who…
Pet of the Day 06/09/25
Meet Knight! Looking for a new knight in shining armor? Look no further than this handsome fella, Knight! Knight is a sweet, athletic, and loyal…
Pet of the Day 06/08/25
Meet Lou! This sweet and loving boy is looking for his forever home. Lou is FIV+, which means he would need to be the only…
Our Community Has SO Many Stories to Tell
These past few weeks, we’ve taken you along with us – into my head (yikes), into sticky-note reminders and sideways video adventures, and into the…
Pet of the Day 06/06/25
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…
Pet of the Day 06/05/25
Meet Kinkajou! If you’re looking for a new playmate, Kinkajou is the friend you’ve been searching for! This affectionate and friendly pup loves to play…
Pet of the Day 06/04/25
Meet Reese! Looking for a new workout buddy? Look no further than Reese, your new athletic, friendly, and playful pal! This adult dog has lots…
Pet of the Day 06/03/25
Meet Eggnog! My name is Eggnog, and I am a brave and curious boy who would love to find a forever home soon! I am…
Pet of the Day 06/02/25
Meet Tumble! Tumble is a 10 month old sweetie pie. Sadly his owner had a health issue and is unable to care for him any…
Pet of the Day 05/31/25
Meet Fluffy! Fluffy is a good boy who lost his owner and is now looking for a home for his senior years. Fluffy is a…
Conversations in Motion: What We Learned on a Thursday Afternoon in Emlenton
Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation It started as a simple plan: take a walk, capture some video footage, and talk about how different brains and personalities…
Pet of the Day 05/30/25
Meet Jumpy! Jumpy’s owner passed away and now he is looking for a home for his senior years. Jumpy is about 14 pounds and 11…
Pet of the Day 05/29/25
Meet Mr T. (Terrific)! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Mr. T! This terrific boy is a loving, loyal, and gentle…
Pet of the Day 05/28/25
Meet Tiny! Tiny is a 12 year old pitty mix. We named her Tiny because of how underweight she was when we got her. She…
Pet of the Day 05/27/25
Meet Miley! Meet Miley – your new adventure buddy! This young female pup is a real catch with her adorable bravado and a whole lot…
“Right, so…. Wait, what was I saying?”
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you know me at all, you know that sentence comes out of my mouth at least three times a…