P.A.W.S

For Tara Mauldin, cats have always been more than pets—they've been family. Since joining P.A.W.S. in March 2026, Tara has become a familiar face around the rescue. Whether she's helping in the cattery, assisting with Purse Bingo, or supporting adoption events, her focus is always the same: making life a little better for the animals in our care.

For the past year and a half, Barbara Anderson has been a dedicated and valued part of the P.A.W.S. Hancock family, bringing her deep love for animals into everything she does. Inspired simply by that love, Barbara began volunteering and has been making a meaningful difference ever since.

For the past year, Shelby Gibson has been making a difference at P.A.W.S. Hancock, driven by her deep love for dogs. That passion is what first inspired her to get involved—and it continues to shine through in the care and dedication she brings to her role.

Kitten season is right around the corner—and while it may sound adorable, it’s actually one of the busiest and most critical times of year here at P.A.W.S. Hancock.

Lacey Petry has been fostering with P.A.W.S. for the past two months, but her love for animals—and especially cats—has been a lifelong passion. After taking in countless stray cats and kittens on her own over the years (about 35 in just the past year!), Lacey decided it would be more impactful to partner with P.A.W.S., a rescue known in the community for its dedication to helping strays.