The 12th annual Santa Paws holiday fundraiser, which took place Saturday in Nevada City at the Miner’s Foundry, showed strong support for AnimalSave’s efforts in the community. A big thank you to all who participated by attending, bidding, volunteering, donating, advertising and sponsoring. It is because of the collaborative work of the individuals in Nevada County that a huge difference is made, said Mrs. Northern California, Melisa Mistler-Yates, owner of M3 Mall, who served as emcee and auctioneer. She opened the event with a quote from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change …