Just Paws with Lori

09/21/2025

We need a move of God. Our culture is truly at a crossroad and nothing brings healing and hope like a fresh, mighty move of God!!!

That is exactly what we, and over a dozen Wagner area Churches, have been praying will take place this coming Wednesday, September 24th at WCS - Wagner Red Raider Nation (Wagner High School).

The Todd Becker Foundation's "Hear the Story. Be Moved." event is a powerful reminder that God can, and still does, bring redemption and new life from tragic events.

If you're not familiar with the Todd Becker Foundation, this is a very moving, life-changing story about 18-year-old Todd Becker who was killed in a drunk driving accident as a senior in high school. From that tragedy, Todd's brother Keith was deeply impacted by his need to turn away from the "highway to destruction" and follow Christ on the "Narrow Road." This story has been heard by over 150,000 high school students across the Midwest, and has brought countless lives to Jesus Christ.

You will truly be moved by this event!

Features the Christian touring band, "All the Noise." Doors open at 6:40 pm, event from 7-9. Free admission. All are welcome!

A big thanks goes to the many Wagner area Churches and ministries for bringing in this special event:

The Lighthouse
All Tribes Fellowship
The Lighthouse Fellowship, Corsica SD
Avon First Baptist Church
South Dakota FCA (Wagner FCA Huddle)
Wagner United Methodist Church
Emmanuel Reformed Church
Armour Community Church (Armour, SD)
East Lake Andes Lutheran Church (Lake Andes, SD)
Wagner Community Church
St. Paul Catholic Church (Marty, SD)
St. Leo the Great Church (Tyndall, SD)
St. John the Baptist Church (Wagner, SD)

08/21/2025

HI!!!! Those of you who have known me prior to my "Just Paws" retirement venture know how much I love to spend time with kids. Recently I decided I need to go back to spending more time with them. I will now be taking a 'Lunch Hour' at my business and spend that time at school volunteering in the lunchroom to get my kid fix. 🥰 I will be leaving here at 10:30 and returning @ 12:15 each day Monday through Friday when school is in session. Please work with me to help you meet your needs for dog care and grooming while I meet my need for interaction with children. Thanks so very much!!!!

06/30/2025

I was just messaging you-maybe Tessa from Gregory about a grooming and
Our conversation disappeared….. can you message me
Again,
Please?

05/02/2025

03/16/2025

Hello Everyone! This post is to let you all know I am making some business hour changes. My pet business venture is going excellent thanks to all of you! My personal time is in need of some changes, though. In an effort to meet the needs of my clientele, I have not been very good at balancing the personal part of my life. I am going to make some changes that I hope will continue to meet your needs and still leave me a bit of space for me. Right now, I am starting at 8:00 am and ending my workday around 9:30 pm. It is a bit too much for me. :-)
I am changing to a 7:45 am start (earlier drop-offs can be arranged with me if necessary) I will be stopping with pick-ups and drop-offs at 5:45 pm most days so I can start the last run with dogs and feeding time for the evening. (later drop off can be arranged with me if necessary). By making these changes will hopefully end my workday at closer to a 12-hour day rather than 14. Fridays will have an earlier close time (5:30 pm) so I can take my grandkids to church for children’s time. On Sundays, I will be opening at 1:00 rather than noon and closing at 6:00 for pickups and drop-offs. Tuesdays will still be my cleaning days and I will still leave at noon to give space for my wonderful cleaner to do her magic – dogs get to spend their afternoon napping in their crates, but arrangements can be made for pickup and drop off if necessary.
So, the hours of business for clients will be 7:45-5:45 Monday – Thursday and Saturday, Friday 7:45- 5:30, Sunday 1-6.

Day of week open close notes
Monday 7:45 am 5:45 pm
Tuesday 7:45 am 5:45 pm Cleaning day
Wednesday 7:45 am 5:45 pm
Thursday 7:45 am 5:45 pm
Friday 7:45 am 5:30 pm Grandkids to kid’s church
Saturday 7:45 am 5:45 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm 6:00 pm Church day

11/08/2024

Do fleas die in winter? No, they do not. Colder temperatures slow down their life cycle, but they can still hitch a ride on your dog.

10/19/2024

Hi everyone! Hey, can somebody help me with contact information for the craft fair that’s going to be in Wagner in November? A relative of mine wants to attend, but I can’t remember who to contact about the information……? Thanks for your help 😊 ❤️ have a great Saturday!

10/13/2024

Hello, Everyone!!!!!!
This upcoming Wednesday, 16 October, is the Feeding South Dakota Food Truck Day!!!!
9:30 Wagner - Remember we changed the route just a bit - distribution is at the bus barn parking lot. Please don't go ahead of the bus barn when you line up! 😃
11:30 Marty Indian School
1:30 Lake Andes
The truck is scheduled for an hour at each place but can only distribute the amount allotted for each community. If the amount is gone before the time is over, the truck moves on.
Volunteers always welcome!!!!! See you there!!!!! Please share and tell others!

09/18/2024

Hey everybody! Don’t forget tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 September, is food distribution day! Also, remember the route is changing in Wagner. We will come in from the west on Poplar Drive, go on 10th St. to the south, the distribution point will be at the bus barn parking lot. Do not go past the bus barn parking lot. if you go past that point, you will have to go all the way back around 😔
See you tomorrow at 9:30 in Wagner, 1130 in Marty, and 130 in Lake Andes!!! like that

08/21/2024

OK - here is what we will try for food distribution changes starting in September – Please come in on the regular route off Front Street to Poplar Avenue and down 10th street to the bus barn. Distribution will take place at the bus barn. The line will stop even with the bus barn so the truck can get in and park. Please don't for farther ahead until we start checking in. It will be a single line until the distribution point when we will split into two. Please be mindful of driveways and intersections when we are lining up. Please remember your ID's or PROXY FORM if you are picking up for someone. Please be patient us as we try to determine how to make this work the best for everyone! Thanks so much!

Feel free to contact me if you have questions! Thanks so much!
605-491-2687

07/06/2024

🚨 Shelter at Capacity! 🚨

We have over 400 animals at the shelter.
Of our 127 dog kennels, only 5 are unoccupied.

We need adopters NOW!

Available Dogs ---> https://tinyurl.com/5xeaz9ty
Available Cats ---> https://tinyurl.com/36vm9ws3

This weekend only, mention the code "fireworks," to receive $5 off your adoption fee.
Your support can make all the difference for these animals. Help us make room and save lives! 🐾❤️

07/06/2024

High-quality care, close to home. All animals - large and small - are welcome at Lewis and Clark Vet