The Giving Paw Inc.

28/10/2026

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On the night of October 27th (tonight) they say that the spirits of animals return for a moment to the places they loved. So if you feel a warm presence near you tonight, know that your furry angel has come to visit. Set out their favorite things, whisper their name, and remember them with love. ❤️🐾

October 27 is a special day within the Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) tradition a time to honor the spirits of our beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

While Día de los Mu***os spans several days of remembrance, this day is reserved just for them, the loyal companions who once filled our homes and hearts with love.

Many families create ofrendas (altars) decorated with their pets’ favorite toys, treats, photos, collars, and candles welcoming their spirits back home, if only for a moment.

Some even leave bowls of water or cozy blankets to comfort their souls after their long journey.

23/10/2026

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Every winter, mule deer move down into the valley along Colorado's Highway 9, between Kremmling and Green Mountain Reservoir. For years drivers hit them there, and crews picked up an average of 63 dead animals each winter. Almost all of them were mule deer.

In 2016 the state finished 2 overpasses and 5 underpasses on that stretch, with about 10 miles of tall fence to steer the animals toward them. The crossings cost $15.7 million. Cameras counted 112,678 mule deer going through the crossings between November 2015 and May 2020, along with 489 elk. Crashes with wildlife on that stretch fell by more than 90 percent.

The cameras caught 17 kinds of animals in all, from black bears and mountain lions to moose. Bighorn sheep showed up too. "We never even anticipated or planned for sheep," said Michelle Cowardin of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

19/10/2026

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🥹He’s blind, was found as a stray, and wound up in a high kill shelter. Until…

Blind. Homeless. Sitting in a scary shelter in Greenville, Texas, waiting for someone to see past his disability & give him a chance. 💔

But on 9/23, everything changed for Great Pyrenees boy when an incredible person saw him on TikTok & knew she had to meet him!

Hannah drove 76 miles to bring this special boy home. She didn’t let his blindness stop her & certainly didn’t let anyone talk her out of giving him a chance.

When she arrived to meet him, she was even asked if she still wanted him.

Her response? She came to take him home. 🥹

Hannah proceeded to adopt him.

She said, “I got him neutered and a wellness check. Yes he is blind. He is healthy. Just dealing with an ear infection. He’s on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. He is very much loved and needed. He is eating well and playing with his older brother Leo.”

And then she shared the words that truly touched my heart.

“I lost my Great Pyrenees and I couldn’t adjust myself. Lenny isn’t a replacement, he is an addition and he is very much loved. I didn’t care to drive far for him. He is worth it. We both need each other. I got lucky. I am glad God and my now angel Levi sent him my way.”

😭🩵 Sometimes, we think we’re saving them. But sometimes, they come into our lives & help heal a part of us that we didn’t know how to heal ourselves.

Lenny may be blind, but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying life. He’s healthy, receiving medical care, eating well, playing with his big dog brother Leo, & finally experiencing what every dog deserves: a home where he is wanted, loved, & accepted exactly as he is.

Hannah didn’t see a blind dog who wasn’t worth the effort. She saw a dog who needed her, & she opened her heart to him.

Thank you to everyone who rallied to get Lenny seen, to Luciana for getting content of this boy, & especially to Hannah for giving him the beautiful life he deserves. 🩵

And thank you to everyone who shares these stories. You never know who might be watching on the other side of a screen. One share can connect a shelter dog with the person who changes everything.

Happy tails, Lenny! 🩵

14/10/2026

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Not every dog gets equal attention at the shelter. 🐾

First impressions on the adoption floor often dictate who gets noticed first, but the factors that make a dog "harder to adopt" in a high-stress shelter usually have nothing to do with how wonderful they’ll be once they're home.

From lighting challenges and unfair breed stereotypes to sheer size or kennel anxiety, so many incredible dogs are left waiting simply because of things outside their control.

Before your next shelter visit, and consider giving one of these underdogs a second look—they often turn out to be the most devoted companions you could ever ask for. ❤️

13/10/2026

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11/10/2026

Sponsoring out #1 spay and neuter facility we use and they are overall wonderful ❤️‍🩹

The excitement is REAL! Only 1 week until the 6th Annual Pup Strut!
Not only will you get to watch the most epic races featuring small dogs, small seniors and chihuahuas, but your ticket includes live music, lunch, drinks, signature t-shirt & cup, grab bag, face painting, caricature drawing, costumer contest, pack walk, the NEW agility course, AND you can meet our dog loving friend, Fizz, from 98.5 KYGO!
🌟 It's events like this that help us continue our mission to save so many precious lives, like this adorable bottle baby kitten! So thank you to the sponsors that make it possible!
Here are our Kitten Kaboodle level sponsors:
🐾 First Interstate Bank Interstate Bank
🐾 Jalapeno's Doggie Day Spa & Charm School
🐾 Ken Caryl Pet Spa & Pet Supplies
🐾 Animal Alliance Dog Grooming
🐾 Nelnet
🐾 The Coffman Family
🐾 The Giving Paw Inc.
🐾 Busey Bank
🎟 For more info and to purchase your tickets, visit pupstrut2026.givesmart.com. You CANNOT miss this exciting family furriendly event! Your dog will most likely disown you! See you on October 18th! 🖤🧡🖤🧡