Chicken Salad Niçoise
This crisp salad is perfect for hot nights. A quick and easy salad can be the perfect ending to a long summer’s day. Delicious and…
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Pet of the Day 08/10/24
Meet Loki (aka Jim Carey)! Although his name is Loki, we think it should be Jim Carey. He has a great personality and loves to…
Ben Franklin Technology Partners: A Catalyst for Regional Innovation
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Founder, Pellere Foundation www.linkedin.com/in/selinapedismith Guest Writer Building on the importance of partnerships in community redevelopment that we explored last week, I’d…
Pet of the Day 08/09/24
Meet Mama! Hello there! My name is Mama, and I am a sweet, gentle, and curious adult dog who is just looking for a loving…
Pet of the Day 08/08/24
Meet Samara! When Samara first came to us she had been was trapped under someone’s porch, they thought she was pregnant… she was not. She…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Make the most of your garden’s bounty! Summer’s bounty knows no bounds. Home gardeners often discover there are a number of crops they can…
Pet of the Day 08/07/24
Meet Bramble! Sweet Bramble is looking for a loving home to call her own! Approximately 2 years old, Bramble is very loving and enjoys affection….
Growing Asparagus in the Home Garden
Asparagus is a long-lived, perennial vegetable. Find out how to get an asparagus bed established in your home garden. If you desire to have an…
Pet of the Day 08/06/24
Meet Calliope! Calliope is a sweet and affectionate young dog who is athletic and thrives on outdoor adventures. She is loyal, curious, and playful, and…
Pet of the Day 08/05/24
Meet Geppetto! Geppetto is a little shy when he meets new people but once he knows you, he loves to snuggle up and sleep with…
Fresh Peach Crumble Bars
These dessert bars are peachy keen! Summer is a time of year when people can enjoy their pick of fresh fruit at farm stands,…
Pet of the Day 08/03/24
Meet Kamileon! Kamileon is a really loving cat that loves to get lots of attention. Friendly and affectionate and always ready for a scratch behind…
Pet of the Day 08/02/24
Meet David! David is a sweet and affectionate 10-year-old senior dog looking for a loving home where he can live out his golden years. He…
Pet of the Day 08/01/24
Meet Amethyst! The last of our gemstone litter- Amethyst is a silly young female who is looking for a new home to grow and play…
Pet of the Day 07/31/24
Meet Gretel! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Gretel! This young female pup is a bundle of energy and fun. She’s…
Harvesting and Curing Onions
Knowing when your onions are ready for harvest and how to prepare them for storage are important steps toward having a successful crop. A common…
Pet of the Day 07/30/24
Meet Frosty! Frosty is a senior cat that spent his life outside. He was trapped and brought to Precious Paws. He is basically blind in…
Pet of the Day 07/29/24
Meet Hansel! Hey there, I’m Hansel! I’m a young male dog with an adorable, loving, playful, and affectionate personality. I’m friendly and I love to…
Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Salad
When warm temperatures arrive, few people want to spend extra hours in the kitchen whipping up elaborate meals. Many would rather be outside enjoying the…
Pet of the Day 07/27/24
Meet Odette Odette is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held … it just takes her a little time to feel…
Coffee Chats on Tour
Summer is flying by and there has been a lot going on behind the scenes that we are hoping to be able to share soon!…
Pet(s) of the Day 07/26/24
Meet Penn & Teller! Meet Penn (labrador mix) & Teller (pit mix)- the dynamic duo that everyone is talking about! These two adorable dogs are…
Pet of the Day 07/25/24
Meet April! Meet the sweet and spicy April! This gorgeous girl originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about…
Pet of the Day 07/24/24
Meet Walker! Meet Walker, your new adventure buddy! This affectionate and loyal boy is full of energy and curiosity. He is athletic and smart, and…
Pet of the Day 07/23/24
Meet Jolene! Meet Jolene. Jolene is very friendly and likes when people come to visit her. She is about 10-12 months old. You can visit…
Pet of the Day 07/22/24
Meet Hunk! Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pitt-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious,…
Pet of the Day 07/21/24
Meet Walt Jr. Walt was trapped from under a building by one of our volunteers. He was not socialized when he came to PAWS, but…
Pet of the Day 07/19/24
Meet Godiva! Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for…
Pet of the Day 07/18/24
Meet Belgian! If you like big cats, we have the perfect girl for you! Belgian came to us when her owners could no longer care…
Pet of the Day 07/17/24
Meet Rudy! Meet Rudy, a very sweet dog looking for a loving home! He is young, friendly, affectionate, playful, smart, curious, and brave, and loves…
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas
Root vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner. They cannot be safely canned in a boiling water bath or atmospheric steam canner. Caution: Root…
Pet of the Day 07/16/24
Meet Ebony Someone used to love Ebony. This senior lady was spayed when a kind soul found her hiding in his workshop and brought her…
Pet of the Day 07/15/24
Meet Bruno! If you’re looking for a fun, loving, and brave companion, look no further than Bruno! This special boy is a friendly, affectionate, and…
Pet of the Day 07/13/24
Meet Augusta Augusta is very shy at this point. She was brought to the shelter after being trapped from an outdoor situation where her former…
Kickoff Meeting for Communities LEAP Initiative: Paving the Way for Energy Resilience and Job Creation in Venango County
On Wednesday, July 10th, at 3 PM, a pivotal kickoff meeting was held to mark the commencement of a groundbreaking project under the Department of…
Pet of the Day 07/12/24
Meet Bear! Meet Bear, the 3-year-old mastiff mix with a heart as big as he is! Bear recently came to us as a stray and…
Pet of the Day 07/11/24
Meet Modina Modina came to us a stray so we do not have any history for her. We aged her to be around 7 years…
Pet of the Day 07/10/24
Meet Mimi Hello, my name is Mimi and I am a very friendly and gentle dog. I am extremely loyal to those I love and…
Gardening as You Age
Learn ways to reduce challenges in the garden and adapt to gardening as you age gracefully. The physical benefits of working in the garden…
Pet of the Day 07/09/24
Meet Gonzo I almost hate to post this beautiful boy because I know he will be adopted quickly and I love having him in my…
Pet of the Day 07/08/24
Meet Gino Meet Gino! This handsome fella came to us as a stray with porcupine quills, so we are still getting to know him. With…
Pet of the Day 07/06/24
Meet Harriet Harriet is an absolutely beautiful Torbie. She has a light gray coat, with a huge white cravat under her chin and beautiful dilute…
Smoked Gouda and Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as…
Pet of the Day 07/05/24
Meet Maggie! Miss Maggie recently came to us because she wasn’t a good fit for the family that had her. She is super friendly and…
Grilled Diver Scallops and Fall Vegetable Shish Kababs with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Grilling is a passion shared by millions of people across the globe. For some, there’s simply no better way to prepare meals in summertime than…
Pet of the Day 07/03/24
Meet Violet Violet is gentle and friendly and is the cat “most likely to groom the other cats”. She is from a feral colony and…
Fourth of July Cookie Cups
Offer a sweet ending to July 4th celebrations! July 4th celebrations are much anticipated each year. Whether they include an intimate barbecue with a…
Pet of the Day 07/02/24
Meet Bundy Just over 40 pounds and 2 years old, this handsome man is in search of a new address! Bundy recently came to us…
Sesame Chicken Fingers with Honey Dip
Chicken fingers make picnics fun! Picnics are a fun way to bring people together to enjoy food and conversation. While there are no limitations…
Pet of the Day 07/01/24
Meet Peanut Meet Peanut, the gorgeous two-year-old tortoiseshell who is looking for her purrfect family! Peanut was surrendered to us when her owner could no…