Hands 'N Paws

Our mission: bridging the gap—one paw at a time.

Hands 'N Paws Animal Assistance is a nonprofit dedicated to keeping pets in loving homes through education and resources, while offering refuge and second chances to lost or displaced animals.

06/06/2026

🐾 Kitten season has officially sprung! 🐾

These adorable little fluffballs are just a few of the kittens currently looking for loving homes. But kittens aren't the only felines waiting for their perfect match, we have wonderful cats of all ages available for adoption, including our longtime resident, Monet, who would love to find a family of her own.

If you're thinking about adding a feline companion to your life, now is the perfect time to meet your match.
Visit handsnpawswa.org/adopt to view our adoptable cats and learn more about giving a deserving cat a forever home. ❤️🐱

06/05/2026

🥰Gracie found her people today!
She will have the best life with all of her human siblings and younger canine brother.
She is blessed to have a big yard and lots of play time.
We couldn't be happier for her and her new family 😁

06/04/2026

For transparency, we were keeping a secret from everyone 🤫
Miss Pixie got her final forever home a couple weeks ago!!
She is now their son's best friend. Together they will learn the world around each other and comfort one another through thick and thin.
We couldn't be happier for Pixie!

06/03/2026

As a dog professional, I felt it was important to educate the public about some little-known German Shepherd facts. 🐾

✔️ They can hear a treat bag being opened from three rooms away.
✔️ They consider following you into the bathroom a critical protective service.
✔️ They have built-in couch spot protection.
✔️ Years of training and genetics have prepared them for one important role: making you their emotional support human.

Okay, maybe some of those facts are made up. 😆

What isn't made up is their loyalty, intelligence, and devotion to their people.

So if you're looking for a little controlled chaos, consider these two. ❤️

📍 Available for adoption Handsnpawswa.org/adopt
🐶 Apply today and come meet your new best friend!

05/31/2026

This sweet boy was found on the eastern side of the 395 freeway overpass 2 miles outside of Lind wandering east into no man's land.
Though we don't usually take dogs from outside city limits, we do make exceptions when we have the availability to do so.
If you can share this and hopefully their owners see him that would be so helpful!

05/30/2026

💙 Happy Adoption Day, Bolt! 💙
There are days in rescue that remind us exactly why we do this, and today is one of them.
When Bolt first came to us, he was scared, skittish, and unsure of the world around him. Trust didn't come easy, and every step forward was a victory worth celebrating. Through patience, kindness, and a whole lot of love, Bolt slowly began to believe that people could be safe and that life could be good.
Today, that journey has led him exactly where he belongs, with a family of his very own. 🏡❤️
Watching Bolt transform from a frightened dog into one ready to embrace a new life has been nothing short of incredible. We are beyond proud of him, grateful for everyone who helped him along the way, and yes... we're crying some very happy tears today.
Congratulations, Bolt. Your happily-ever-after starts now. We couldn't be happier for you and your new family. 🐾💕

05/29/2026

Every bag of food, every dollar donated, every share, every ounce of support matters more than most people realize. ❤️🐾
Thank you to everyone who donated dog and cat food, whether financially or by physically dropping supplies off to us. Your support helped us through a time where our kennels were full and the need was high, and while this push helped tremendously, food donations are always an ongoing need for the animals in our care.
This week, we were also able to transport FIVE dogs to our amazing rescue partners at SpokAnimal and Spokane Humane Society. These partnerships are absolutely vital. They help create space so we can continue taking in dogs in need and keep the revolving door of rescue moving. Without transports and rescue partnerships, many of these dogs could be waiting far longer for homes, especially while we are still limited in public access and rely heavily on adoption events and online exposure.
And now, we have THREE incredible dogs currently looking for homes through handspawswa.org
• Gracie — the sweetest girl, returned through no fault of her own after her adopter experienced health complications.
• Pancake — a handsome young German Shepherd who honestly could pass as Gracie’s brother.
• Bolt — transferred to us from LAFP to continue his socialization and training journey, and he has an incredible story.
Please share, donate if you can, and help us continue making space for the next animals who need us. 🖤

05/27/2026

Teaching “lay down” doesn’t have to be frustrating! 🐾

In this video, I’m using a leg barrier and a food lure to help guide the dog into the motion of laying down in a way that feels natural and easy to understand. The goal is to help the dog learn the *movement* first before we start asking for the behavior more independently.

A few important things to remember when using a lure:

✨ The lure is temporary.
We use it to teach the motion, but we don’t want the dog to become dependent on always seeing food first. As your dog starts understanding the behavior, begin fading the lure by using the same hand motion without food, then reward *after* they complete the behavior.

✨ Look for consistency before progressing.
Training isn’t about getting it right once, it’s about your dog understanding the behavior consistently in different repetitions and environments. If they can perform the behavior smoothly several times in a row, that’s when you know they’re truly learning.

✨ Keep sessions short and positive.
Success comes from clear communication, timing, and repetition, not drilling the behavior over and over.

Every dog learns differently, so don’t be afraid to slow things down and make the process easy for them to win. 🖤

Handsnpawswa.org/adopt

05/25/2026

🎉Happy Adoption Day Logan! 🎉
Logan, the very special puppers got a wonderful new home and we couldn't be happier 😁

05/22/2026

🐾 Every Bowl Counts 🐾

Right now, the dogs and cats in our care are depending on us for their next meal, and we need your help. ❤️

We are asking our amazing community to donate dog and cat food so we can continue feeding rescued animals while they wait for their forever homes. Any size bag, brand, or canned food makes a difference!

🐶 Most Needed:
• Dry dog food
• Dry cat food
• Canned/wet food

📍 Donations can be dropped off at: 230 N Broadway, Othello, WA
💛 Monetary donations are also welcome to help us purchase supplies. www.handsnpawswa.org/donate

Together, we can make sure no pet goes hungry. Thank you for supporting our rescue and the animals who depend on kindness from people like you.

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Moses Lake, WA
98837

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http://www.handsnpawswa.org/

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