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Reckless!
Her name is listed as “Reckless”, but that must refer to her previous owners.They left her in a carrier outside a vet’s office. Fortunately, she was brought to PAWS. Here’s Reckless playing cat and...
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Cuddles
There’s something soothing about gray cats, and this shy quiet girl is the perfect example. She just needs a good home – and a better name! Cuddles is still getting used to shelter life with all the...
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Center Valley Animal Rescue
While visiting family in Washington State last weekend, we explored the countryside on a Farm Tour.We petted a yak, tasted cider, walked through fields of lavender and sunflowers. One of the stops was...
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Here’s Jeffie!
Something tells me that young Jeffie won’t be at PAWS waiting for his forever home much longer. His information card says, “Jeffie is a little shy at first, but once he knows you he’s very sweet,...
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Pizza, Anyone?
Pizza really knows how to work a crowd. This cheerful, friendly, well dressed cat came to PAWS as a stray, but he must have had a home and loved ones at some point, because he really enjoys people....
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What’s Happening Here?
I’m not talking about the kiss between young Jeffie and Daisy.Suddenly at PAWS we seem to have a wonderful collection of friendly, playful tabby and white cats of all ages.That’s Sebastian in the...
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Titus
Titus would like to invite you in for a visit.Last week this gentle giant was shy about coming out into the room, but very happy to be petted, brushed, and loved from the security of his cage. Six...
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Upstairs Downstairs
Now that Fall is in the air, it’s snuggling weather at PAWS. This is Sherry on the left and brother Sebastian on the right.None of the people who work or volunteer at PAWS can understand why these...
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Living With Cats: Part One
There are so many cats and kittens at PAWS (and at your local shelter) waiting to enrich your life, beautiful your home, and warm your heart. Sweet Charlotte came to PAWS as a stray. She likes people,...
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Living With Cats: Part Two (Our House)
Here’s our very own Mickey Mouser, luxuriating in his favorite sunny cat bed. And then along comes Rufus the Red… They are such good buddies. In cat beds, in the wall hammock, conspiring on the...
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Oh No, Mr. Bill!
Mr. Bill is a very friendly guy.His family developed allergies, so he ended up at PAWS. He’s got the most handsome markings and a mellow temperament. Someone on staff at the shelter found him the...
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Cats and Other Animals Abroad
Rick and I are always on the lookout for cats when we travel.We encountered this big boy striding along a street in Barcelona. He is a sculpture created by the artist Botero. Rick spotted a distant...
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Rick: Kitty Carpenter
What’s Rick doing now? Here’s a hint… He installed a six foot by three foot window into a small room which used to be an office. Now we have a new open cat room at PAWS! We haven’t started catifying...
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Leona
Leona is only two years old, but she’s had a lot of experience and responsibility. I visited Leona and her six tiny tabby kittens at their foster home in October. It was a tabby circus! Leona will not...
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Christina
Little Christina isn’t even a year old.She is a shy youngster, but she really loves to play! Ready when you are. Let’s go, go, go! Come to PAWS and meet Christina and her brother Christopher.Just...
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Handsome Mason
Five year old Mason‘s family fell on hard times and couldn’t afford to care for him.Fortunately, they brought him to PAWS where he’s getting lots of attention, and the best care possible while he...
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Tessa
Introducing beautiful young Tessa, of the amber eyes, gleaming black coat, and green highlights.She’s very friendly and sweet; not to mention a helpful painting assistant. We decided the new open cat...
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Treasure at PAWS
Treasure is known for her shiny black coat and outgoing personality.She seems relaxed here, but once the Red Dot makes an appearance, Treasure is an enthusiastic huntress! That’s Oreo in the...
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Sweet Tabbies at PAWS
Falling in love is an occupational hazard when you volunteer at an animal shelter.Last week we were all smitten by gentle Timon. He came into PAWS as a stray, and seemed relieved that he didn’t have...
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Nellie
Nellie is playful and very friendly to people. She’s an excellent model; look at her flirtatious poses! Some people would like to limit their family to a one and only cat, but they worry that the cat...
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