Happy "Cat" Yoga

Our good friend/volunteer Laura Van Velsor will purr in the New Year by hosting Yoga with adoptable cats at Centre County PAWS!

Date: Saturday, January 16, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Where: PAWS Basement, 1401 Trout Rd., State College, PA 16801

Cost: $15 suggested donation with all proceeds benefitng PAWS

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

All levels welcome but please bring your own yoga mat.

8th Annual PAWS Comedy Club

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Where: Celebration Hall, 228 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801

First Show & Reception:
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Comedians Begin at 7:00 p.m.
$70 per ticket | Table of 10 for $700
Includes a cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a carving station.

Second Show:
Doors Open at 9:00 p.m
Comedians Begin at 9:30 p.m.
$20 per ticket | Table of 10 for $200
Includes a cash bar and snacks

Tickets:
Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Presented by New Pig.

Mitts

An update on Mitts (formerly Butter Pecan), who was adopted in June 2013:

"Our "little" Mitts soaking up some late fall sunshine. [When first adopted], he was afraid of being held close to human faces at the time, displaying an overtly averse reaction when we tried to snuggle him under the chin, and we were told he was passed over for being "antisocial." With some patience on our part, he turned that corner and is the snuggliest boy. He has the sweetest disposition and is my little shadow. He's 12lbs now, but compared to our large breed cat at 16lbs, we call him our Sweet Little Dude. So glad we trusted our instincts and welcomed this "little" guy into our home!"

Mack

An update on Mack, who we adopted from PAWS in May 2014:

"Sometimes I look at Mack and wonder where he's been and what he's seen...before we adopted him. Sometimes I picture him sleeping outside while he was living as a stray. I try not to think about the abuse he suffered because I get too upset and angry. But then I look at him sleeping in comfort and living the high life, and all my anxiety vanishes. My wife took these pictures while Mack was sleeping in his soft bed covered by soft blankets. This is the life Mack deserves, and he continues to thrive after 20 months since we adopted him. He is such a sweetheart. Thank you so much, PAWS, for entrusting us with Mack, and for taking such good care of him while he waited for his forever home."

DOG CARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It's not RUFF to get fit at PAWS!

Make a resolution in January to get outside, walk more and help PAWS' dogs at the same time! We're looking for local, dedicated volunteers who are willing to come to PAWS at least twice a month for all of 2016 to help with dog care and to walk our dogs. Both you and our dogs will feel GREAT after a walk at PAWS!

Space has been reserved for you in January (1/24) and in February (2/14)! Please specify in the email that you're part of the "New Year's Resolution Dog Care Volunteer Training" for a special class.

Visit our website for more information and then follow all "Steps to Request Registration for Dog Care Volunteer Training." Don't forget to mention that you're part of the New Year's Resolution group. Our dogs are looking forward to helping you get more fit in 2016!

PAWSOME KIDS!

Ben and Ryan F. visited PAWS before the holidays and donated their allowances to help our animals! They then enjoyed a tour of the Adoption Center.

Members of Brownie Troop #40215 came to PAWS before the holiday break for a tour and to drop off some much-welcomed donations for our animals.