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…
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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…
Honey-Laced Blueberry Parfaits
Bountiful blueberries make treats even better! There are so many reasons to include blueberries in recipes. Not only are they plentiful in supermarkets and…
Pet of the Day 06/29/24
Meet Sassy Sweet Sassy came to us with a litter of her puppies, and now that they have all been adopted and she is spayed-…
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Impress July Fourth guests with smoked short ribs! Smoked foods are wildly popular. The unique flavor that smoking imparts to anything from beef to…
Pet of the Day 06/28/24
Meet Jeb Jeb is part of the cool club. He has been here for over a year and would love to find a home of…
Fruit-Studded Cornmeal Pudding
Old-fashioned dessert gets a kick from fruit. While the focus of a tasty recipe is often on the finished product, no delicious dish could…
Pet of the Day 06/27/24
Meet Annie Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high energy, 4 year old australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would…
Shrimp cakes with honey lemon aioli
Move over crab; shrimp cakes are crisp and tasty! Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans,…
Pet of the Day 06/26/24
Meet Delores Many cats at Clarion P.A.W.S. were rescued from the Godot Sanctuary in May of 2018. Delores was one of those cats. She is…
Japanese Beetles in the Home Garden
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
Grilled Carne Asada Tacos
Hispanic cuisine is among the most beloved across the globe. Whether you trace your ancestry to Mexico or Spain or have no familial connection to…
Pet of the Day 06/25/24
Meet Kibbe This handsome boy is approximately 3 years old, and looking to find a new best friend! He came to us when his owner…
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Tropical tasting dessert an entertaining hit! What could make a long day sitting by the pool or an afternoon at the beach even better?…
Pet of the Day 06/24/24
Meet Zander Zander and his two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now he is ready to find his new forever…
Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake
Dive into dairy with this cheesy dinner creation. There’s no denying the appeal of dairy in home cooking. Dairy helps make foods silky, creamy…
Pet of the Day 06/22/24
Meet Bandit Bandit is an 8 year old mini schnauzer. He weighs 31 pounds. Bandit has never lived with anyone but his mom. He lived…
Creamy Rice With Roasted Shrimp and Tomatoes
Quick and filling meal served up in a snap After the lazy days of summer, fall often arrives with packed schedules and everyone getting…
Pet of the Day 06/21/24
Meet Jude Jude is the trickster cat of the group. He loves to play with every toy in the cage. It doesn’t matter what it…
Crusty Mac and Cheese
Cheese is the focus of this classic comfort dish. Much like bacon, cheese makes many meals more flavorful. When cheese is the centerpiece of…
Pet of the Day 06/20/24
Meet Lottie Lovely Lottie came to us as a stray, so we don’t know anything about her life before the shelter. Our vet aged her…
Competition Style Pulled Pork
Beat the heat with smoked pulled pork! Outdoor cooking is a staple come the warmer weather. When the dog days of summer arrive, few…
Pet of the Day 06/19/24
Meet Jolly Jolly is a beautiful cat who has been at PAWS her whole life. Because of a large influx of kittens at the time…
Improve Vegetable Garden Soil with Cover Crops
Consider planting a cover crop in late summer or fall to improve your vegetable garden soil. This article describes their benefits and types of crops…
Sausage Stuffed Red Potatoes
Healthy eating is on the minds of many people at the start of a new year. One road block to healthy eating each January is…
Pet of the Day 06/18/24
Meet Scout Scout is a 1 year old Pitbull mix. He was surrendered because his previous owner could not care for him any longer. Scout…
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…
Best Frosé Recipe
Cool off with a refreshing cocktail Few things beat sitting outdoors in the summer listening to the water lap the sides of the pool…
Pet of the Day 06/15/24
Meet Zuni. Zuni and her two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now she is ready to find her new forever…
Raspberry-Almond Lindzer Cookies
Sweet ending to patriotic parties Canadian citizens celebrate Canada Day every July 1, while their neighbors to the south commemorate Independence Day a few…
Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich
Sandwich ideal for picnic dinners Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when…
Pet of the Day 06/14/24
Meet Suds! Suds is a fun-loving, athletic, and loyal young male dog with lots of energy! He’s a friendly and playful pooch who loves to…
Pet of the Day 06/13/24
Meet Cora Cora is a 9 month old female that was dumped at a local farm. She is a calm girl that loves to nap…
Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
Turn a backyard (or indoor) grill into a pizza oven. People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there…