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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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The Paris Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) will set up on Main Street near the park for the 400 mile yard sale on Saturday, June 2nd. We are accepting items to help us raise money for the shelter. Please donate your gently used items or those unwanted gifts – no clothing please! Household items, knick knacks, pictures, furniture and books are just a few suggestions but anything in good condition is welcome. Items may be dropped off at the shelter at 6 Legion Drive during open hours of 3 to 7 pm Monday, noon to 6 pm Tuesday thru Friday or noon to 4 on Saturdays.Read More →

PAWS will be one of eighteen groups to participate in the ASPCA® first-ever Mega Match-a-thon event and will help represent  Kentucky in this national pet adoption event.  This event will include: March 30th: Happy Tails Pet Parade on Main Street, Georgetown March 31 (10am to 6pm): Adoption Event, Garth Elementary, Georgetown, KY  (cats will be in the gym) April 1st (12pm to 6pm): Adoption Event, Garth Elementary, Georgetown, KY   In addition to having the most adorable selection of pets in one location in central Kentucky, you will have a great time at our event with prizes, pet supply vendors, demonstrations, trainers and more! Each pet adopted will receive a freeRead More →