
Hattie, now called Annie, is doing great. She's a terrific companion and so cute, especially when she sleeps on her back!

Just wanted to let you know that Sheila - Sheltie mix we adopted last year - is loving the snow. Apparently her winter coat is really warm because she can't get enough of playing in the snow. She can't figure out why I won't stay out there for hours to play with her. She has accepted the arrangement that after dark is snuggle and belly rub time and that going in and out the door every five minutes is not acceptable behavior. Her best buddy is her "daddy" (my husband) because he spends a lot of time outdoors during the day. She is great company. Everybody that visits comments on how pretty and sweet she is.

Dawn is doing so well this first week! I did rename her "Rookie" and she's learning that name quite quickly. Piper is so excited to have a playmate in the house and the two of them are getting along really well. Poor little Rookie is not very excited about the snow, but is at least venturing out for a minute or two, long enough to go potty. I expect as she gets older and bigger, she'll be able to actually play for a little bit outside, but for now, she gets cold too easily. I'm absolutely thrilled with her, and how well her and Piper get along.

Thought I'd share a picture I took today of Lipton [on the right] and DiDi - nap time after a busy morning of play. Yesterday they were playing tug of war with their toys, and today Lipton wanted whichever toy she was playing with. Kinda like how my kids are....... Jessica
NOTE: Jessica's family is a "double dipper" -- they adopted Lipton from P.A.W.S. in July, 2009. Lipton is one of the "Band of Brothers" puppies and one of Goliath's brothers.
Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas. We sure did. Jasper found his new favorite spot. Perfect after a long snowy romp at the dog park!!!! Usha

Peanut with his new owner, Hailey. Her family says: WE LOOOOVE HIM!!!
HOORAY!!! Oliver got just what he wished for -- a new home of his own in time for Christmas!

I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on Meow Meow who I adopted almost 6 months ago; she started off very shy and quiet and it took her a few months to get used to the every day routine, but she is a chatty cat alright! She loves her toy mice and she loves to play hide and go seek. All she wanted was to be is loved and pet and I have plenty to give to her, so I would like to say thank you to you guys and what you do and especially a big thank you to Carol for bringing her into our life! Jenn
I thought I would send you a note to let you know that Teri [now called Maggie - on the right] is doing very well. She and Monty get along so well it amazes me. She loves being inside the house and enjoys her daily walks. She is so happy in the morning and evening when we come home for work. She is a great dog. I have had the pleasure of fostering 2 other dogs that were dumped and they now have new homes. I hope all is well with the shelter. Take care, Annette & Gary Dowell

We are very pleased to announce that one of our adoptees, Paisley, passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen program with flying colors. Congratulations to Jim, Diane and Paisley for all their hard work. Diane sends this holiday message: "This 'love story' started when P.A.W.S. rescued Paisley and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for rescuing her and all the other pets that are lucky enough to be saved and loved by you and your organization. . . God bless you all and Happy Holidays!!!"