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How You Can Be A Superhero of Kindness

HEY, PAWTECTOR! Quick question. Have you ever… Held the door for someone whose hands were full? Refilled your pet’s water bowl without being asked? Moved a tiny bug somewhere safe instead of squishing it? Told someone about an animal who needed a home? Put fresh water outside for a thirsty bird? Then we’ve got news for you. You’ve already been using your superpower. And around here, we call that superpower KINDNESS. Not the kind that just sounds nice. The kind

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WHERE’S MAANASA? Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary in Nokesville Virginia

      Where’s Maanasa? – Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary.     Hey PawSquad! It’s Maanasa, back with a new adventure! Today we’re going out to Nokesville, Virginia, to visit the Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary.       What is a farm sanctuary? A farm sanctuary is like a rescue/shelter for farm animals. For example if you have a pet that is a farm animal and can’t care for it anymore, a farm sanctuary would be the place

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Where’s Maanasa? BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER, Boyce Virginia

Where’s Maanasa? – Blue Ridge Wildlife Center   Hey PawSquad Summer friends, it’s Maanasa! Today we’re doing something different and visiting some animals that don’t live in your house, but might live behind it… it’s backyard wildlife week!   There are many wildlife centers all around the United States to help wild animals that become injured or orphaned (without parents).  They have a variety of education programs, camps and events year-round to help people & Pawtectors like you learn more

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Where’s Maanasa? – Vets to Pets, Mobile Vet in Manassas, Virginia

Where’s Maanasa? – Vets to Pets   Hi PawSquad friends! Today’s adventure is a fun one, because the adventure is coming to us! For PawSquad Summer’s “PET CARE PREP” week we are having a mobile veterinarian visit our house for a routine vet appointment.     Vet appointments are just like the doctors appointments you go to, but for animals. Usually you have to go to a physical location to visit a pet’s doctor, but mobile vets like Vets to

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JOIN The PAWTECTORS! Turn Your LOVE of Animals Into ACTION!

HEY, ANIMAL LOVER!   Do you LOVE animals? Like…really, REALLY love animals? Maybe you’re the kid who wants to meet every dog you see. The one who can’t scroll past a cute animal video. The one who worries about animals without homes. The one who wants to bring home every stray cat, injured bird, lonely shelter dog, rabbit, horse… Basically ALL OF THEM. 😂   We get it. In fact, The Pawtectors Kindness Club was created for kids just like

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Easy to Make Valentine Pet Treat Recipes for Kids

Every day should be LOVE YOUR PETS day, and the Pawtector’s PawSquad Team is sure you spoil yours furry friends year-round.   Valentines Day isn’t just for humans this year.  Let’s show some LOVE for those pets that love you every minute of every day!     We’ve put together some really easy treats that you & your kids can make together.   Before we get into the fun stuff – we just want to say SAFETY is a #1 priority for

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Meet Punxsutawney Phil: The Groundhog Day Legend!

Hey, Pawtector! 🐾 Every February 2, thousands of people gather before sunrise in a little Pennsylvania town to wait for… a groundhog. Not just ANY groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil! He wears no cape. He doesn’t carry a crystal ball. But according to a tradition that began way back in 1887, Phil has one very important job: Predict the weather! ☀️❄️ So grab your imaginary top hat, because we’re heading to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to meet one of the most famous animals in

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FOREVER is NOT LONG ENOUGH – A Tribute to “Nash”, the 18 month old wonder kitty!

Today, we honor a very special feline friend, Nash.  An amazing 18 month old colony cat who got to experience true physical human love and kindness as an indoor cat for just a very short 13 days.   As his Pawtectors, we were so lucky to share in his life and protect him with all our love the 14 months as his colony caretaker until he made the decision to be part of our family inside. Sometimes, though, we have

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Pet Treat Recipes for the Holidays!

The holidays are so much fun for people and pets, and The PawSquad Team couldn’t pass up the chance to share some of our favorite recipes for furry friends. Whether you know a dog, cat, or horse who enjoys a special treat, these recipes are a wonderful way to show your love this holiday season. Looking to give back? Consider baking some treats to donate to your local animal rescue or shelter. A small gesture like this can bring a

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Easy Birdseed Ornament Recipe for Kids

  The December holidays aren’t just for humans this year—let’s spread some love to animals, especially those who might need a little extra help this month. Thank you for celebrating The Pawtectors’ Kindness Club’s annual “25 Days of PETMAS” with us!   This year, our theme is Random Acts of Kindness!  Winter can be tough for our feathered friends to find food, so we’ve made them part of our superhero kindness missions. To help, we’ve put together a fun and

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