To develop, enrich, and publicize the resources and benefits of Palo Alto Animal Services (PAAS) and to support its activities in the interest of the community.
Pet Articles and Stories
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Charlie Button Gets Around!
Editor’s Note: We first met Charlie at Dog-O-Ween 2013, along with his constant companion, Elizabeth Guare. Charlie and Elizabeth are also… -
Sam’s Got Holiday Spirit!
Sam was picked up as a stray in Palo Alto on June 23rd, 2014, and brought to the shelter for… -
Responsible Dog Owner’s Day
Rabies Vaccination - only $6; DA2PP & Bortadella - $15; AKC CAR microchip - $20 (includes lifetime registration!) -
Sweet Jasmine Blooms!
Horses Deserve Our Attention and Our Care To many of us who live on the San Francisco Peninsula, horses are… -
Before a Disaster: Plan for Your Pets
Other parts of the world are prone to floods, hurricanes, fires – our specialty is earthquakes. No one who lived… -
Putter the Kitten Joins our Family
Our son Brad lost his one-year-old cat when he was 13. He desperately wanted another kitten so of course we… -
Blobfish
Habitat Blobfish live in the ocean. They live in the deep sea. Blobfish spend a lot of time on the… -
Hunting for Foxtails
The tiny seed moves slowly, relentlessly. With every breath, with every movement, it snuggles deeper into the fur as it… -
Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Pet Food for Dogs and Cats
Bravo is recalling select lots and product(s) of Bravo Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with… -
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Recalls Poultry Feeds
The Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore., has initiated a limited recall of certain poultry feeds due… -
The Lure of the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny has been around for a very long time. As early as 1682, there was a reference to… -
Hoppin’ Hounds Easter Biscuit Hunt
On-leash Easter Biscuit Hunt for dogs sponsored by Pet Food Express & K9 Krunchies. $5.00 recommended donation to benefit Palo… -
Allergies in Pets
Cookie is a dainty Pocket Beagle with huge dark eyes and a sweet nature, but she licked her paws—constantly. Her… -
Beagle Meetup
They come one-by-one, or two-by-two; they come in cars, in vans, or on foot, and they filter into the park… -
What Love Looks Like—A Dog Named Toby
[Update] Sadly Toby has left us. Here is a video made by his human, Jim Martin, in loving memory of… -
Dog-O-Ween 2013
A crisp, sunny autumn day — what a perfect afternoon to host our inaugural Dog-O-Ween! Last Saturday, October 26th, FoPAAS… -
Why are jerky treats killing pets? FDA asks for help
If you have a dog or cat that became ill after eating jerky pet treats, the Food and Drug Administration… -
Our Friend Fernando
Recently at Palo Alto’s downtown Farmer’s Market, we have been joined at our FoPAAS table by the delightful Fernando Ramirez.… -
Enthralling, Exemplary, Elegant Ebony Cats
There’s a life-threatening plague sweeping the nation this very moment: the Black Cat Syndrome. It’s causing humans the deprivation of… -
Adventuring With Shilo
If you’re an active person like me, chances are—as the bumper sticker says—your dog is your co–pilot. Many dog breeds… -
The Gift of Volunteering
Why do I volunteer? Let me think. I’m just an ordinary guy. Nothing special about me. I just like dogs… -
Sandy—A Texas Miracle
We met up in Marathon, Texas. I had cycled there from Corpus Christi, and my brother from San Diego, California.… -
All Hail the Noble Pumpkin
Pumpkin season is almost here and with it a scrumptious addition to your dog or cat’s diet: pureed pumpkin. Not… -
The Healing Power of Cat Purrs
Looking for some cat purrs? We’ve got plenty. Check our at the shelter and get your unlimited prescription of cat… -
Farmer’s Market Goes to The Dogs
Most Saturday mornings, Friends of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter set up a table across from While normal Farmer’s Market… -
The Cat Who Loves Leaves
In 2003, my mother and I adopted two kittens from PAAS. We named them Hal and Grady. In 2006, Hal… -
Responsible Dog Owner’s Day
Come visit and take advantage of great savings on vaccinations and microchips. -
Bagel & Cookie
Bagel and Cookie are not related, but they are deeply bonded. Cookie is a Pocket Beagle measuring only 12 inches and… -
Goldenfeast Recalls Bird Food
Goldenfeast Inc. Recalls Bird Food Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley. -
FoPAAS invites you to join us at Quakeville 2013
Our City has plans to keep your pets safe in the event of an earthquake. Animal Services (PAAS) and Friends…
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