About Us
Purple Paws, PLLC
The Purple Paws name was provided to Dr. Feagin during her prayer time
Purple - color of Christian royalty.
Paws - for animal assisted therapy.
This practice has a foundation in Christian faith and employees pursue a relationship with Christ.
Twyla Vega
AKA Office Manager
Twyla joined Purple Paws in DEC 2023, though she has been a devoted friend for years.
She is a passionate mother and Christ follower with a heart for serving. She will be your first contact with the practice.
Dr. Amanda L. Feagin, PsyD
Dr. Feagin (previously Dr. Nielsen) has been practicing as a licensed psychologist in North Carolina since 2016. After graduating from University of Denver in 2005, she worked in a private practice, as a military contractor in Okinawa, and as a government civilian at Fort Riley, Ramstein AFB, Fort Bragg, and Fayetteville VA. She has been in private practice in Fayetteville since 2017.
Azaba Miracle
Nope, we are not a veterinarian office.
BUT we are an Animal Assisted Therapy office.
Azaba Miracle: 10 month old Great Dane
Azaba means to repair or restore and Miracle is what her first family called her
She is currently in training for a certification as an Animal Therapy Dog (https://petpartners.org/about/ ) to work with Dr. Feagin and her clients, if desired.
She has an Instagram account for all her fans: @azaba_miracle
We are HUGE animal lovers and whole-heartedly support animal-human relationships.