Fall 2020

Happy First Day of Fall! Welcome to our fall edition of Animal Writes! Read on for more information about? 2020 Pet Photo Contest Results! Fostering: What does it take to foster a cat? How your pet can find YOU if s/he gets lost! Kalten - Patience and Perseverance Pay Off Safely Decorate your Home for Fall In memoriam: Ruth Moser, Barbara McDevitt  And, watch Facebook and our website for more information about registering for our Virtual Fun Run/Walk & Wag and Costume Contest. Pet Photo Contest Results! At the end of June, we held our first Pet Photo Contest. All of the pictures showed the love and caring each entrant has for their pet, and many of the owners shared heartwarming stories about their pet. In other cases the picture spoke for itself, such as the picture of Kiki above. The top 3 winners received a certificate of commendation from PAWS and an enlarged print of their winning photo. To read more about the winners and see all the entries, click here.

Fostering: What does it take to Foster a Cat? Fostering is the backbone of PAWS. Without our large network of foster homes, we wouldn't exist. Click here to read an interview by Katy, one of our newer foster moms, and learn what she has to say about her experience.

How Your Pet Can Find YOU if He Gets Lost! Did you know that animals have unique characteristics that allow scientists to accurately tell one from another? Or that no two cats have identical nose-prints?  How about this: what other animal can be Identified by their nose print?  Click here for the answer, and to learn more about animal identification methods and the most important thing you can do to ensure your cat can find his or her way home if ever lost.   Plus, read Hope's story about how she was reunited with her family after slipping out of her Wakefield home.

Patience and Perseverance Pay off for Kalten Kalten is a beautiful, tuxedo boy who was found mooching meals from a kind, Melrose resident who called PAWS to help get him off the streets. Although he seemed to be a friendly guy, things changed suddenly--presenting a serious dilemma for PAWS. Read more about Kalten's frustrating saga, the perseverance of a PAWS volunteer to find a solution, and the story of how Kalten's found his perfect person.

Keep your Pet's Safety in Mind when you Decorate your Home for Fall As you begin your fall decorating, be mindful of your pets. Many plants might look beautiful, but can have adverse effects on your pet's health. Some can even be deadly. Click here to read more about making safe choices, including a list of 11 common house plants that are pet-friendly for your home and yard.

In Memoriam: Ruth Moser, Barbara McDevitt Over the summer, PAWS lost two dearly loved and valuable volunteers. Click here to read about these two, wonderful ladies who each brought a special touch to PAWS and to our communities, and who will be deeply missed.

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