It's a Wrap Party!

PAWS volunteer Stephanie Valente will host a fundraiser for PAWS featuring “That Crazy Wrap Thing” and natural based products.

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Holiday Inn Express at Williamsburg Square, 1925 Waddle Road, State College, PA

RSVP: Send email to breezyshore2002@yahoo.com

Food provided by Benjamin's Catering

Happy Cat Yoga

Take some cats who need love, add a few yoga mats, stir in a compassionate practice and I guarantee that is a recipe for joy! Join Laura Van Velsor, RYT 500, for a yoga benefit featuring some kitty co-teachers. 100% proceeds to benefit the animals at Centre County PAWS, suggested $15 minimum donation. All levels yoga suitable for beginners to experienced practitioners.

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016

Time: 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.

Where: Basement of PAWS Adoption Center, 1401 Trout Road, State College, PA

RSVP: Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing Laura@LilaYoga.com

Ali

After waiting many, many months for his forever family (first at the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society and then here at PAWS), Ali was adopted earlier this year. His new family recently gave us this update:

"Ali is doing great! He has adjusted well to living in my home, and he does a great job following the rules of the house. His toys are laying everywhere, so he recognizes that it's his domain and is very comfortable.

Ali and I live alone, but I have had family, friends, coworkers, and technicians come to my house on several occasions. Ali is always very sweet, and everyone who meets him loves him. I even bring him to work with me on occasion, and he is very well behaved and friendly. He loovveeesss people.

I really love him, and my life is so much happier now that he's in it!"

Lily & Devon

Lily (left, formerly Coconut Cream Pie) and Devon (formerly Pecan Pie) were adopted together on October 13, 2015. Here's what they're up to now:

"Coconut Cream and Pecan adjusted quite well to our household. We had them in our spacious bathroom for a short time and then started introducing Bella, our miniature golden doodle to them. Four days later, the kittens were released from their carrier and Bella was tethered to her leash as she thought the kittens were mobile chew toys. A couple more days of that and the transition was complete. Now, first thing in the morning when Bella is let out of her kennel, Pecan is there giving Bella kisses. Coconut Cream and Pecan love to eat, investigate whatever is at hand, and lounge. Coconut Cream, in particular, loves to chat with us. Both cats absolutely love their toys that we have provided not to mention their eight foot tall cat furniture thing. Coconut Cream and Pecan have grown and expanded into well mannered and happy cats. I couldn't be more delighted."

KENNEL ASSISTANT NEEDED

PAWS is looking for a Kennel Assistant to work morning shifts (typically 7:30-11am). This is a part-time position (15 hours/week) with a high likelihood of more hours after 1 month. The salary is $8.75/hour. Must be available weekends and weekdays. All applicants must be extremely comfortable working with dogs and cats. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the living environment for dogs and cats housed in the facility as well as maintenance of general areas; assisting volunteers by walking and exercising large dogs is also of primary importance.

To read the full position announcement and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website.

PAWSOME KIDS!

What kind of youngster doesn't want birthday gifts? Especially when turning 10? Katherine Spicer, that’s who!

Katherine has held birthday parties at PAWS for a few years, asking her guests to bring donations for the animals, instead of for her. This year, she decided to mark turning 10 (on April 16th) with a special celebration - raising $10,000 for our cats and dogs. Katherine and her mother created a Go-Fund Me Campaign to help in her efforts and on May 10th, with the support of hundreds of animal lovers, she reached her goal. We are thrilled with her efforts.

Way to go Katherine and Happy 10th Birthday!