P.A.W.S

In a world where trendy designer dogs often steal the spotlight, a humble, hardworking little breed from Scandinavia has quietly stepped forward to claim its place in the U.S. dog world. Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog  — a small, intelligent, and charming companion officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. Though new to many American dog lovers, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is anything but new. This breed has deep roots in rural farm life across Denmark and southern Sweden, where it...

If you’ve ever adopted a cat or kitten from P.A.W.S. Hancock, chances are Kelsey Riddle had a hand in their care. As our dedicated co-cat lead and seasoned foster, Kelsey has been an essential part of the P.A.W.S. team for the past two years, bringing both passion and skill to her volunteer work. Kelsey’s love for animals is lifelong. She currently shares her home with a five-year-old chocolate lab named Freya, a two-year-old tabby cat named Everest, and Rainier, a white cat she adopted...

When you hear that a cat is “FeLV-positive,” it’s natural to feel uncertain. Many people think it means a cat will always be sick or...