Urgent Help Needed 2009-10-24
PAWSwalk photos are here 2009-09-13
Boycott the Circus 2009-09-03
Celebrate Vaux's Swifts 2009-08-26
Beavers Growing up at PAWS 2009-07-23
Found a Fledgling? 2009-07-01
Designer Mutt Match Adoption Event 2009-06-18
Bear Cubs Are Wild Again 2009-06-10
Bobcat Returned to the Wild 2009-06-09
Art Walk at Cat City 2009-06-02
Puppy Mill Dogs Ready for Adoption 2009-05-29
Report Animal Cruelty 2009-04-01
What a Wild Night! 2009-03-19
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Surgeries 2009-03-05
Volunteers Wanted 2009-03-05
Poisoned Bald Eagles Saved 2009-02-18
Stop Puppy Mills 2009-01-27
Want to Help Wildlife? 2009-01-08
Donate Your Car to the Animals 2008-12-12
Tips for Saving Money on Pet Care 2008-11-20
Looking to rent a place with your pet? 2008-10-31
Help Farm Animals--Go Veggie 2008-09-29
Bears, bears and more bears! 2008-09-23
Orphaned Bear Cubs Get Help 2008-08-27
100,000 Wild Animals 2008-08-01
Host a Gift Drive for Animals! 2008-03-25
Keep your baby, from having babies 2008-03-18
Keep Animals Safe 2008-02-27
We Must Learn to Co-exist 2008-02-12
PAWS Cares for Injured Bald Eagle 2007-10-31
PAWS Voted Best Animal Rescue 2007-10-09
Enjoy the circus? The animals don't. 2007-09-04
Orphaned Cub is Wild Again 2007-06-05
Wildlife volunteers needed! 2007-05-16
Bear cub gets chance for survival 2007-02-07
Information on Avian Influenza 2006-05-09

Urgent Help Needed

Thousands of seabirds lay dead or dying on Washington and Oregon coasts due to a harmful algal bloom. PAWS is providing critical care for more many of the weakened, at-risk seabirds who were rescued.  Your urgent help is needed.

PAWSwalk photos are here

Wait no longer! Check out the adorable and fun photos from this year's PAWSwalk at PAWSwalk.net. Thanks to generous sponsors, volunteers and walkers, the event raised more than $190,000—and counting! 

Boycott the Circus

Ringling Bros. Circus is coming to Kent and Everett this month. The USDA has cited them for repeatedly breaching minimum standards of the Animal Welfare Act. Don't support an industry that abuses animals for financial gain. Boycott the circus and tell others! Read more in our latest Actionline.

Celebrate Vaux's Swifts

Join us September 12 to celebrate the second largest congregation of Vaux's Swifts in North America as they gather for migration to Central America. Watch as thousands of the agile birds prepare to roost in a Monroe school chimney by diving and squeezing into the 4-foot wide space. Read more about this phenomenon. Get details on the event at www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

Beavers Growing up at PAWS

PAWS is currently caring for two orphaned Beaver kits. Watch their story that recently aired on KOMO TV, and read about and see photos of them in PAWS magazine. Want to help more orphans like them? Please make a donation today.

Found a Fledgling?

Young birds are leaving the nest to test their flying skills while parents watch closely. If you find a young bird on the ground and you aren't sure if she needs help, consult this step-by-step baby bird guide to learn what you should do.

Designer Mutt Match Adoption Event

Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from 10 shelters and rescue groups, including PAWS on Sunday, June 28 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Academy Canine of Behavior in Bothell. Details and directions are at pawsitivealliance.org.

Bear Cubs Are Wild Again

After spending several months in PAWS' care, four orphaned Black Bears have been returned to the wild. See the story on KOMO TV. You can help PAWS return more injured and orphaned wildlife to the wild by making a donation today . Thank you!

Bobcat Returned to the Wild

Read the story and see photos of a once dehydrated and emaciated Bobcat PAWS helped return to the wild, now healthy and strong.

Art Walk at Cat City

PAWS Cat City will be open late on Friday, July 10 for the monthly Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk. Experience the agile performances of our feline artists looking to beautify your home.

Puppy Mill Dogs Ready for Adoption

Several of the 34 American Eskimo dogs PAWS took in from the Kennewick area puppy mill have already gone to their new homes, and several more are ready for adoption. Learn more about adopting.

Report Animal Cruelty

Do you know what to do if you suspect animal abuse or neglect? Check out PAWS' guide for reporting animal cruelty which includes what to look for, and info about Washington State laws.

What a Wild Night!

On March 14, over 500 compassionate individuals came together for PAWS Wild Night gala, and raised more than $275,000 for animals in need. Thank you to all of our sponsors, table captains, guests, donors, and volunteers for making Wild Night an unforgettable celebration!

Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Surgeries

Spay and neuter surgeries are available on Tuesdays only for low-income households in the Puget Sound region. Space is limited, so schedule an appointment today.

Volunteers Wanted

PAWS is looking for people who can provide TLC in their homes to at-risk kittens and puppies. We also need volunteers to hand-feed orphaned wild baby birds at PAWS Wildlife Center, and represent PAWS at community events and festivals. Interested? Sign up to volunteer today!

Poisoned Bald Eagles Saved

Several Bald Eagles received critical care at PAWS after being poisoned in the Enumclaw area. Four were successfully returned to the wild. Watch their story on KomoTV.com.

Stop Puppy Mills

Hundreds of dogs and puppies were rescued from deplorable conditions at suspected puppy mills in Snohomish and Skagit Counties. Learn how you can help them and prevent it from happening again. 

Want to Help Wildlife?

Check out these wildlife do's and don'ts to find out how you can best help wildlife in your community.

Donate Your Car to the Animals

Avoid the hassle of car lots, expensive ads and price haggling and get a charitable gift tax deduction instead. Donate your car, truck, van, SUV, RV, motorcycle or boat to help animals at PAWS. Learn more.

Tips for Saving Money on Pet Care

Looking for ways to ease the stress on your family budget? Check out these tips for saving money on pet care.

Looking to rent a place with your pet?

Check out our tips for renters with pets and our online listings of housing that allows animals.

Help Farm Animals--Go Veggie

Billions of farm animals suffer every year in overcrowded, barren and inhumane factory farms. Celebrate World Farm Animals Day on October 2 and alleviate farm animal suffering by skipping meat, dairy and eggs. Learn more about the benefits of going veggie.

Bears, bears and more bears!

It has been a tough month for Washington State's Black Bears. Read about a few of PAWS' most recently admitted wildlife patients--four Black Bear cubs left orphaned and alone, now receiving expert care and rehabilitation at PAWS Wildlife Center in the latest issue of our Wild Again e-newsletter.

Orphaned Bear Cubs Get Help

Two orphaned Black Bear cubs are getting their second chance at survival at PAWS' wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center, after their mother was hit and killed by a car.  Read the story and watch the video covered by KING 5 TV to learn more.

100,000 Wild Animals

PAWS just surpassed the milestone of caring for 100,000 injured, orphaned and sick wild animals since beginning wildlife rehabilitation in 1981. Of those animals, we’ve seen more than 240 different species. Read the inspiring stories of some animals we’ve helped heal and return to the wild in our monthly Wild Again e-newsletter.

Host a Gift Drive for Animals!

You can help fill PAWS’ cupboards with food and supplies by hosting a donation drive for friends, neighbors and co-workers. Find out how to get started today.

Keep your baby, from having babies

Did you know that a 5-month-old kitten can have kittens of her own? Or that a cat can get pregnant several times in a year? Spring is the perfect time to spay your cat before you’re surprised by an unexpected litter. Take advantage of PAWS’ discounted rates on surgeries for low-income individuals, with special rates of $35 for cats and kittens (also includes a free microchip). Learn more.

Keep Animals Safe

Your companion animals depend on you to keep them safe, healthy and happy. Be prepared in case of an emergency in your home or community. Create a family disaster plan that includes your pets today.

We Must Learn to Co-exist

Read the recent guest column in the Seattle Times by PAWS’ naturalist Kevin Mack about peaceful co-existence with wildlife in our midst.

PAWS Cares for Injured Bald Eagle

A badly injured Bald Eagle underwent surgery at PAWS on Tuesday to repair wounds on his beak and head. PAWS' wildlife veterinarian says the eagle could be released back into the wild in several weeks if his recovery continues. Watch the story on KOMO TV.

PAWS Voted Best Animal Rescue

Our warmest thanks to the viewers of Seattle’s King 5 Evening Magazine who voted PAWS as the Best Animal Rescue of Western Washington. We are grateful for the generous support of the community that makes our work possible. Watch the video.

Enjoy the circus? The animals don't.

Life under the big top is not the "wholesome," fun-loving, educational experience some think it is. For the animals, life is a monotonous and brutal routine of boredom, stress and pain. Read more on why you should not support circuses that use animals, and how you can help put an end to the cruelty.

Orphaned Cub is Wild Again

An orphaned Black Bear cub who came to PAWS in January was released back into the wild June 1. Watch the story of her return to freedom on KOMO 4 News. Thank you to everyone whose support made this moment possible.

Wildlife volunteers needed!

Love wildlife? This summer make a real difference for animals by helping PAWS care for baby wild animals such as songbirds, raccoons and ducklings. Volunteers help feed the babies and keep them clean until they are released back into the wild. Injured and orphaned wild animals are arriving at PAWS daily, so volunteer today and help save a wild life! No experience necessary. All training is provided. To sign up call 425.787.2500 x818 or visit the volunteer section.

Bear cub gets chance for survival

Watch KOMO 4 News’ coverage of this touching story of a newly-orphaned Black Bear cub—now safe in PAWS’ care—whose mother is deemed a hero.

Information on Avian Influenza

In response to recent coverage in the news on avian influenza, often referred to as “bird flu," PAWS has compiled facts and rescources for people to learn more about the illness.  Go to the Avian Influenza fact sheet.