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Our Mission is to alleviate animal suffering caused by neglect, cruelty and ignorance and to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through prevention, intervention, placement, education and example.

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We are a 501(c)3 non profit animal foster/rescue organization located in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001, Precious Paws is dedicated to educating the public about proper pet care, preventing cruelty to animals, managing feral cat populations, offering low cost spay neuter services, and placing adoptable animals in forever homes. Our pet selection changes frequently and we maintain a list of available dogs from owners looking to rehome their pets as well as network with other rescues. Together, we can help you find the right pet for your family. Please do not purchase pets from a pet store or a breeder without first taking a moment to do some research (backyard breeders can be just as bad as puppy mills). We always need foster homes and volunteers for a variety of activities: grant writing, feral cat trapping, adoption counseling, post adoption follow-up, etc.

Not-For-Profit animal foster/rescue organization located in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

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PetFest 2022 Announced!

This years event will be on September 10, 2022 in downtown Franklin, PA from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Visit our dedicated PetFest page for complete information and a food vendor application, which is due no later than May 1 , 2022.

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Pierogi Fundraiser Garners $2700!

Thank you to everyone who bought and sold pierogies—all 773 dozen of them! Because of the overwhelming support, Gosia’s Pierogies had to push production and delivery back one week.

Beginning Saturday, April 2, 2002, the pierogies will be available for pickup at the SNYP Clinic in Seneca. A PPAR volunteer will call you when your order has been sorted and is ready. Please be sure to bring a cooler or an appropriate container or bag to transport your frozen pierogies. Some ice packs will be available for those who need them.

Thanks again for your support! Here’s to pets and pierogies!

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2020 Shoe Collection

Thank you to everyone who donated this year! Precious Paws collected a whopping 108 bags of shoes for our 2020 shoe drive and raised nearly $1000 for our organization! Don’t forget that we collect shoes annually, so set aside what you don’t need that someone else could use, and help our organization raise some much needed funds!

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PetFest 2022 Announced!

This years event will be on September 10, 2022 in downtown Franklin, PA from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Visit our dedicated PetFest page for complete information and a food vendor application, which is due no later than May 1 , 2022.

Craft Fair benefit on May 15, 2021

A craft fair benefiting Precious Paws, the Oscar Fund, and Spay Neuter Your Pet (SNYP), will be held May 15, 2021 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department (3494 PA-257, Seneca, PA 16346).

Everyone who brings a bag of dog or cat food, cat litter, a cleaning product, or gives a donation at the door will receive a ticket for a chance to win a door prize. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, food, photography, and attendees are welcome to bring their dogs

Please note: all attendees must wear a mask!

If you are interested in being a vendor at the craft fair, the fee is $25 per table. Due to COVID restrictions, we can only accept 30 vendors at this time. Applicants may download an application here at this link. Please call PPAR if you have any questions at: 814-671-9827.

Our craft fair flyer may be viewed at this link.

Craft Fair, March 7, 2020

Precious Paws’ upcoming Craft Fair is Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Rocky Grove Fire Hall from 10:00 am-4:00pm. Everyone who brings a bag of cat or dog food, cat litter, a cleaning product, or provides a donation will receive a ticket for a chance to win a door price!

There will be lots of vendors and specialty products, as well as raffle baskets, food, baked goods, and a 50/50 drawing. A rabies and microchip clinic will also take place this day from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at a cost of $10.

The craft fair benefits Precious Paws Animal Rescue, the Oscar Fund, and the Spay Neuter Your Pet program.

If you would like to be a vendor, the fee is $25 per table and an application can be found at this link: PPAR March 2020 Craft Fair Vendor Application.

PPAR March 2020 Craft Fair Flyer

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