Paws and Prayers Rescue Blog

Breez-y (adj.) Fresh and animated; lively

My foster momma, Dori P, helped me look that definition up. And yep, we agree that's pretty much me to T!

Hi, I'm Breezy, a 2-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound. My foster mom says I'm an entire Broadway production wrapped in a lanky, 4-legged package. I spend my time entertaining the masses with my quirky, light-hearted nature and endless shenanigans. During my foster family's "tidy the house" sessions, I enjoy stealing the kids' things right from their hands - game on! With front row tickets to the show, my foster mom can't help but laugh!

I've been compared to a spinning top, I have so much playful energy. I love to play, especially with other dogs. My stardom affords me the time to enjoy a couple of my most favorite pastimes - running and hiking! And I stay in tip-top form performing all of my own stunts! 

A lifetime pass to your very own private, up-close-and-personal Breezy show runs $150 and includes up-to-date vaccinations, Heartworm test, flea, tick and Heartworm prevention and spay (refreshments are extra). So if you're the furever family for me, bring the show right to your living room, I'm sure to win a Tony Award!



 Breezy is listed on Paws & Prayers Adoptable Dogs. This sweet girl is up to date on her shots and vaccinations. To meet and/or adopt Breezy please fill out a Paws & Prayers adoption application for her today.


Images courtesy of:  Alliey Bender Photography

 Hello.  I'm Scoogie.

I'm an older gal, at 8 years old, but I assure you I still have plenty of love and happiness to bring to you and your home!  I am past all of the craziness of kittenhood and am ready to snuggle up with you and be the purrfect companion.

Paws & Prayers has been helping me to find my furever home for a while now.  More recently I was given a break from the cage life and moved to be an office cat.  You'll most likely find me one of two places - relaxing on a shelf or right by your side.  Like any cat I like my me-time every now and then so I'll find a spot to curl up and get a good cleaning and nap in.  But I'm never too far from the action.

Getting up to say hello!

I love attention!  If you find me in one of my me-time hiding spots and even look at me to say hello, I'm up and at your feet ready for some loving.  Or even if you don't find me, I'm not shy once I get to you know, I'll come find you for some cuddles and love.

From my first days with Paws & Prayers, coming out of my shell a little

And as you can see in my pictures, I have a beautiful, short coat of black, white and orange in a pretty calico pattern. Even my little nose decided to get in on the fun, as it's got some little black spots that look like my coat pattern! My eyes are big and round and flash from a soft lime green to a beautiful yellow, depending on the day.

From my first days at Paws & Prayers, feeling a little shy

 I was scared when I first got here to Paws and Prayers, but now I am starting to warm up to everyone and they're able to see how incredibly sweet I am.  The office life especially exposes me to all sorts of scenarios and I've come to show that I am good with other cats, dogs, and children once I have had the time to warm up to them, so I am a great fit for any family situation.  I can't wait to find my furever home.  Won't you help me find it today?

Scoogie is listed on Paws & Prayers Adoptable Cats. This sweet girl is up to date on her shots and vaccinations. To meet and/or adopt Scoogie please fill out a Paws & Prayers adoption application for her today.

The July Volunteer of the Month is our very own Beagle Bob! Bob is awesome, he takes a lot of his time to transport dogs from far away. If we need a dog or dogs picked up from other shelters even in other counties.  Bob is always the first one to volunteer his services (thank you for that!). We know we can reach him on email almost anytime (right, Bob?).  He always makes sure to share with the group his estimated arrival time to the office. He is a selfless person who is devoted to helping pets in need! Bob loves Beagles (see why we call him Beagle Bob?) and has fostered many (he will transport and foster other breeds too). If a foster has a problem with their foster dog he will offer advice and help out in any way he can. He is definitely a great attribute to our group. Bob's commitment and devotion not only to fostering with P&P but also to each and every dog he takes in is inspiring. To hear him talk about his experiences and what it means to him to foster and why he keeps doing it, is amazing. And our fans love him - especially his posts and Russell series.  In the words of a volunteer "he's frickin awesome" and that, he is! Congrats to Bob for being there and helping whenever you can.  We are so grateful to call you our volunteer of the month but also part of the P&P family!

Have a volunteer you'd like to nominate? (Yes, fosters are volunteers, too!) Click here to complete our quick, easy survey with your nomination and why they deserve to be Paws & Prayers Volunteer of the Month! Please have all nominations in by the 20th of the month you're nominating them for. Winners are announced at the start of the following month. Thank you!

Paws & Prayers June Volunteer of the Month is Donna S. Donna has been with Paws and Prayers for around a year. She has made a big impact in a short time. Donna has fostered dogs, puppies and kittens. We think she is most famous for finding Snow White her Prince Charming. Fostering animals in your home when you have animals is not always easy, but Donna sure makes it look that way. She has been our go to women when we attend Akron Aero's games and sell Diamond Balls. She has really rocked that scene for sure. We have had 4 and she has been to each one.  Donna is a wonderful asset to P&P. She is always on email waiting to see how she can help next. Anytime anyone asks for a pick up/drop off down she will help if she is available. She isn't afraid to go to the pound to pull dogs that need love. She has even been known to bring her granddaughter to help. Donna is always willing to share her personal property (i.e. chairs, tents, etc.). We have truly enjoyed the time she has been with us and look forward to many more experiences with her. Donna, from all the puppies, kittens, cats and dogs (and us humans) we thank you for your love, support and dedication to Paws and Prayers.

Have a volunteer you'd like to nominate? (Yes, fosters are volunteers, too!) Click here to complete our quick, easy survey with your nomination and why they deserve to be Paws & Prayers Volunteer of the Month! Please have all nominations in by the 20th of the month you're nominating them for. Winners are announced at the start of the following month. Thank you!

Hello.  I'm Hanna.  As my foster dad, Beagle Bob says, like many aging humans in this world, I was ignored for being a little gray face in the pound.  And he says I didn't really help matters by being so scared to death and not wanting to be touched.

But he believed in me, took me into his foster home and sees the loving, happy and loyal companion I truly am.  When I feel safe and in loving care, I respond with kisses and constant companionship.  I'm told that when I smother someone with kisses it's very much as though I was a squealing excited child greeting their Mom or Dad home.

I'm a pretty easy going gal.  My typical day is sleep, eat/snack, nap, walk/go outside, and then repeat!  Those are my absolute favorite activities.  When I go for a walk I'm able to walk with my tail and head held high, almost like I would be whistling with pride.  But if I see another dog, especially if they make eye contact, I turn on my inner diva and let them know "Stay away from me; I'm not here for you to stare at!"

When I'm not sleeping you might just find me chewing on a bone.  But that's about it for my interest in toys.  I do know some tricks and commands.  I can sit pretty, shake (with either paw) and I can speak.

All in all, I truly just need the presence of a human to make my life complete. In return, you will have an amazing friend that will make your life happier.

Hanna is listed on Paws & Prayers Adoptable Dogs. This sweet girl is up to date on her shots and vaccinations. To meet and/or adopt Hanna please fill out a Paws & Prayers adoption application for her today.

Images courtesy of:  Alliey Bender Photography

Well, hello there! My name is Phantom. I am a beautiful black and white kitty with a little black mask over one side of my beautiful green eyes, just like the Phantom of the Opera! Like the Phantom, I just want to find a home filled with lots of love. I’ve been hanging out with the people here at Paws and Prayers for a while – you could say that I’m like a volunteer here, too! I had my very own litter of kittens a few months back and then I helped to raise THREE more litters of kittens that weren’t even mine! I’m a great momma and I adore other kitties, but I’m not the biggest fan of dogs. I love people, though! I’m very friendly and laid back – not very shy at all. I love to roll around and give your hand kisses when you pet me. Scratch me behind my ears or on my neck and I’m in love! I recently got spayed so that I don’t have to worry about raising any more kittens – it’s Phantom time, now! I’m ready for some of that good karma to come back to me so that I can find my furever home. I think I deserve it, don’t you?


My friends and I will be at the Adopt Me Meow event at the Chapel Hill PetSmart on Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd – that is, unless I’m adopted before then!



Phantom is about 2 years old and is listed on Paws and Prayers’ adoptable cat page and is up to date on all of her vaccinations and shots. To meet and/or adopt Phantom, please fill out a Paws and Prayers adoption application for her today!

Volunteer of the month for May is Becky K. Becky has been volunteering with Paws & Prayers for about a year. She started volunteering with us at the 2012 Annual Adopt Me Meow event! She continued to stay on after that event (lucky us for her wanting to stay a part of this group). She then became our go to Sunday morning Feline Care Manager at Petsmart Chapel Hill. She is there bright and early from 8:30am - 10:30am (this makes most of us groan being so early on a weekend!) Becky's a reliable volunteer. She is always ready and willing to help in any way that she can. She is awesome with our adoptable kitties and they all just love her (they think she is purrrfect for the early morning cleaning). She has now taken on a new role, too, as the Lead for the Montrose expansion (we couldn't be more excited to expand to Monstrose). She was excited to take on this role. This takes a lot of time and dedication. Her efforts and energy to get this great new project off the ground and running smooth has been phenomenal! We're so lucky to have her! Go cats! ;) Becky we thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help the wonderful kitties find there furrever homes. We couldn’t have as many adoptions without your love and support. See you at Adopt Me Meow 2013 June 22-23! (just had to add the little plug!)