Found an injured wild animal?
If you believe you have found an injured, sick or orphaned wild animal, please contact us for the appropriate next steps for your situation.
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Do you need help with a wild animal?
Use our online self-service or call ahead at 425-412-4040.
Online Wildlife Self-Service
About PAWS Wildlife Center
PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center operates an emergency hospital and specialized recovery facilities designed to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, restore them to full health, and return them as functioning members of their wild population.
Our on-site rehabilitation and veterinary teams provide expert care for more than 260 species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. PAWS is only one of two permitted facilities in Washington State to rehabilitate American Black Bears and marine mammals, primarily Harbor Seals.
Having a wildlife conflict?
If you are experiencing a wildlife conflict, the PAWS Wildlife Center has resources and experienced staff to help you find a humane solution to your problem.
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ER and trauma hospital
PAWS Wildlife Center is the only wildlife rehabilitation center in Washington State equipped with immediate and continual veterinary expertise and services, all in-house, 365 days a year.
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Wildlife rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is a major part of PAWS’ work with wildlife. To be released, animals must be able to function in their natural habitats as normal members of their species.
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Training and education
By actively training and educating others, the impact of PAWS’ work on wildlife extends far beyond our center’s boundaries.
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Research and wildlife health surveillance
Diseases are likely to manifest more quickly in animal populations than in the human population. With this in mind, PAWS is actively involved in monitoring patients for foreign/exotic and emerging infectious diseases.
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Help wild animals in care
Patient spotlight
North American River Otter
North American River otters (Lontra canadensis) are widely distributed, semi-aquatic...
Read StoryRing-necked Duck
This adult female Ring-necked duck was brought to PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center...
Read StoryWest Seattle Beaver
Beavers (Castor canadensis) have been resilient stewards of North American wetlands...
Read StoryHow can I help?
Wildlife wish list
Every item you donate saves precious financial resources.
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Donate your greenery
PAWS Wildlife Center is always in need of donated greenery to enrich our enclosures for our wildlife patients that are currently in rehabilitation.
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Sponsor a wild animal
Choose from one of eight species to sponsor for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. You can feel good knowing your generous support will help restore a wild animal to full health and freedom.
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