Once in a while, in a not so nice world, you meet someone that restores your faith in kindness and hope. Meet Kathy Carr, Owner of Canine Bodywork & Aquatics. Kathy with Tori Pawtastic Friends founders Michael and Melissa met Kathy in 2016 and formed a partnership to provide aquatics to Pawtastic Friends Scholars. Aquatics programs are great for senior dogs, dogs recovering from an injury/surgery, or dogs who just love water. Aquatic fitness is great conditioning as the wate

Nicole White Volunteers are the heart of Pawtastic Friends. We could not accomplish all that we do without them. Up front and center supporting the pups and PF is Nicole White. Nicole is part of the ‘Tuesday Pawtastic Friends Boarding Buddies Team’. She has been walking dogs with PF since 2018, and faithfully walks the rescue dogs every Tuesday. Nicole has changed many dog lives through her dedication and compassion and we are so grateful to have her as part of the Pawtastic

HISTORY OF NATIONAL PET DAY Colleen Paige, animal welfare advocate and pet & family lifestyle expert, founded National Pet Day in 2006 to celebrate the joy pets can bring to us. However, she also wanted to bring attention to the ongoing needs of many pets of all kinds waiting in shelters to be adopted. She encouraged people who want purebred dogs and cats to contact rescue organizations instead of going to a breeder. “Don’t shop! Adopt!” has become a well known motto. Over th

Cali is a Pawtastic Friends Rock Star Scholar! In the last year, PF supporters generously donated $908 that allowed Cali to participate and thrive in our Enrichment Training Programs. Donate Now Unfortunately, Cali’s life has not been easy. She was rescued from euthanasia by Pits to Pets in 2018. She has been in boarding since her rescue, but it is extremely hard on her. Thankfully her best friends (and PF volunteers) Tom, Nancy, and Jackie take Cali on outings each week to