P.A.W.S

When Mackie arrived at P.A.W.S. in December 2025, we had no idea just how much she would go through before finally being ready to find her forever home.

For companion animals, abandonment is far more than losing a home. It is the sudden loss of safety, attachment, routine, and survival itself. Scientific research shows that abandonment and surrender can trigger measurable emotional and physiological stress responses in dogs and cats, often with long-lasting consequences. At the same time, studies also show that rescue organizations, foster care, and stable adoption can dramatically improve recovery and quality of life for the

Kyra is an 8-year-old Great Pyrenees who spent her entire life living in a kennel on an Amish property. She didn’t know soft beds, walks, toys, or what it felt like to be part of a family. Most of her life was spent watching the world from behind a fence. Kyra’s new chapter is finally beginning, and we can’t wait to see her enjoy the life she should have had all along.

Spring! It’s the time of year when animals start coming out again after staying hidden away during the winter. If you spend any time...