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The Paris Animal Welfare Society will hold a “Spay-ghetti” dinner, hosted by Rooster Brew from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 4th. The event will be held in honor of National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and hopes to promote the life-saving benefits of spay/neuter. “We hope people come out and enjoy themselves, and of course we hope to raise money for low-cost spay/neuter for Bourbon County pet owners. But most importantly, we want to get the message out there that spaying and neutering pets is vital to dealing with the issue of animal over-population,” says Robin Vincent, P.A.W.S. Director. According to the Humane Society of theRead More →

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PetSmart Charities has teamed up with actor/producer Josh Duhamel and his production company, Dakotakid Media, to launch Rescue Waggin’®: Tales from the Road. Under the direction of Executive Producers Josh Duhamel and Jude Weng, the 8-episode web series follows homeless dogs as they travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles for a better chance of being adopted. The web series also includes cameos from celebrity pet adoption advocates including Kristen Bell, Adam Shankman and Bret Michaels. Look interesting? You can see all 8 episodes on Youtube. Check out Episode 1 with Kristen Bell Here. Location is everything: Some cities have too many homeless dogs and puppies;Read More →

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Take care of pets in the cold! Be aware of your pet’s tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly. Cold temperature can cause serious harm and even death. Fur coats don’t keep them safe from every weather condition. If your dog is regularly outside for a significant amount of time, keep in mind that the Bourbon County Ordinance states that dogs are required to have “adequate shelter” and “protection from the weather” in these conditions. This means that Animal Control may impound your dog if it is subject to any condition that is likely to result in harm to the animal. PAWS encourages all pet owners toRead More →

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Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather: Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care exam (wellness exam) yet?  Cold weather may worsen some medical conditions such as arthritis. Your pet should be examined by a veterinarian at least once a year, and it’s as good a time as any to get him/her checked out to make sure (s)he is ready and as healthy as possible for cold weather. Know the limits:  Just like people, pets’ cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet’sRead More →

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We are grateful, and would like to thank all of you who participated in Critter Sitters 1st Annual Supply Drive. 40 bags of dog food and 20 bags of cat food have been donated from our very generous and animal loving Lexington community! In addition, numerous items were donated to help Lexington Humane Society and Paris Animal Welfare Society in 2015. Both shelters will receive food, beds, towels and blankets, water and food bowls, leashes, harnesses, collars, treats & toys, canned food, bandannas, litter and litter papers, paper towels and more! Lexingtonians care about their community and the pets they share their sidewalks with, and they have shown itRead More →

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Start your engines! The GoodGiving Challenge starts Nov. 1, and we here at P.A.W.S are pumped to be participating for the second year in a row! We’ve been getting a lot of questions about what the Challenge is and how it works, so here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know: 1. It is ENTIRELY online! Donations are accepted only through our page on the GoodGiving site, www.goodgivingguide.net/paws. You must use either a debit or credit card. 2. The Challenge is put together by the Bluegrass Community Foundation and Smiley Pete Publishing as a way to promote local non-profits who directly serve YOUR community. 3. In 2011Read More →

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P.A.W.S. is thrilled to announce that Siena Farm will host our major fundraiser of the year on Saturday, August 17th. This will be the third time Siena Farm has hosted the event, allowing us to decorate the stalls in their mare barn and throw a party for 250 people. Each event has been incredibly successful, due in large part to the splendid venue. We are excited about this year’s theme: “The Wizard of PAWS.” If you want to decorate a stall, start thinking about it now and contact Cynthia to offer your services. Her email address is cat4dog7@aol.com. This annual party is a great wayRead More →

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The Paris Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) is partnering with the Bourbon County Library to present a series of FREE monthly seminars on pet ownership.  The series, entitled “Pets 101,” is designed to educate adults and children alike on the proper care of family pets and to instill a loving respect for all animals. The presentations will focus on responsible pet ownership, animal training, bite prevention, pet overpopulation, the necessity of spay/neutering, and animal abuse awareness. January’s presentation will take place on Tuesday, Jan 29th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library.  The subject is New Pet Seminar: Bringing home a new pet is an exciting time!Read More →

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Great Golf, Great Prizes, and Great Food… All for a GREAT CAUSE!! Picnic Lunch at 12:00pm provided by the Sandwich Shop in Richmond. Tee time at 1:00pm. This is a fun, relaxing charitable event. If you like golf, like helping out an organization in your community, or you just like any excuse to take the afternoon off from work – this is your day! We are still looking for sponsors, players, prizes, and volunteers. For players, the cost is $75 per person/$300 per foursome – and pre-payment is requested. If you are interested, click on the link below to see our registration flyers. Print theRead More →