08/15/2024
Look at all the cuteness we've had here at PAWS lately! 🧡🐾 Lots of tail wags, splashing in the pool, and plenty of snuggles. Swing by PAWS to meet some of these sweet faces – a new furry friend might be waiting for you! 😻🐶
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08/14/2024
Our mini-camps are in full swing! 🌟 Our awesome campers, guest speakers, and the PAWS team are filling each day with lots of fun and educational activities. 📚🐾 From creative projects to meeting our shelter animals, learning about wildlife and pets, and making new friends—our campers are having an animal-packed experience! 🦉🐾🐶
08/13/2024
Get ready to meet your new best friend! 🐾🐶 These adorable doggos are looking for loving homes and can't wait to become part of your family. 🏡 Our shelter currently has dogs of all sizes and temperaments and we'll help you find the perfect match. If you or someone you know is ready to adopt, come visit PAWS this week! 🧡
Spread the word and help these pups find loving homes! 🐶 View all our available dogs here: paws.org/adopt/dogs/
08/10/2024
Adopt Lola! 🐶 Lola is a stunning 1-year-old pup with a personality as unique as her adorable, crossed eyes! 👀 This chocolate pittie mix is pure joy wrapped in fur. She’s lived with other dogs in her previous home and has made new doggie friends here at PAWS as well.
While still young, Lola would do well with a bit of training, but this sweet girl is eager to learn and picks up on things quickly. 🌟 Lola can be a little extra bouncy when she gets excited, so she may do best in a home with no small children. If you're looking for a super sweet and fun-loving companion, come meet Lola! 🐾 Visit: paws.org/adopt/dogs/
08/08/2024
Happy International Cat Day! 😻🐾 Do you have a purrfect feline friend at home? Drop a photo of your kitty in the comments or share your favorite thing about them! 🐱✨
Have you adopted a pet from PAWS? We’d love to hear your heartwarming stories and see how your furry friends are doing! Share an adoption update with us! 🧡 https://bit.ly/AdoptionUpdate
08/08/2024
Thanks KING 5 for visiting us at the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center this week to discuss the importance of wildfire preparedness and how it affects the wildlife around us. Check out the interview featuring PAWS' Wildlife Naturalist! ⬇️
The county's Department of Emergency Management will use the results to assist in countywide wildfire protection planning.
08/06/2024
Meet Zuzu! 🐶🐾 This 2-year-old pup came to PAWS as a stray and is ready to find her people! Zuzu is an energetic girl who loves going outside to explore, playing with toys, and sniffing around! 🌲
She thrives on routine and structure and is looking for an adult-only home with someone who has experience with pitties. Zuzu would love a home where she could receive plenty of physical and mental enrichment. However, her foster parent has reported that she can be a big couch potato too! 💤
Zuzu does need to be the only pet in the home, but this girl has more than enough love to go around! If you're searching for a fun-loving companion, Zuzu is your girl. 🧡 Come meet her at PAWS in Lynnwood today! paws.org/adopt/dogs/
📍15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087
07/29/2024
Unicorn needs a home! 🏡 This 3-month-old bundle of sweetness is longing for a home filled with lots of love and cuddles! 🧡 She is the last of her litter to get adopted, so she's very excited to meet you. This affectionate pup loves being pet, playing with toys, and can't wait to grow into the best dog she can be! 🐾 Come meet Unicorn at PAWS in Lynnwood!
📍15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087
07/26/2024
Join PAWS for exciting & educational Mini Camps this August! 🐾 Our Mini Camps are packed with fun activities and vital lessons about pet care and wildlife conservation. 🌿✨
Campers will Explore Topics Like ⬇️
🔸Pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying and neutering
🔸 Essential pet care tips
🔸 Navigating human-wildlife conflicts
🔸 Respecting and safely observing wildlife
What to Expect ⬇️
🔸 Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours
🔸 Hands-on volunteer work
🔸 Expert-led workshops
🔸 Creative projects
Every camper will gain valuable skills, create friendships, and grow in a compassionate and dynamic environment. Our camps are designed for both middle school and high school students!
Camps start August 5th and spots are filling quickly! Register now and use code: SOCIAL for 10% off! Visit: paws.org/news-events
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
07/25/2024
PAWS celebrates the successful ban on backyard breeding which was approved by the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday. This measure will decrease the overpopulation of companion animals and the numbers of homeless and abandoned animals putting a strain on shelters. We deeply appreciate the leadership of Council member, Jenna Nand for championing this important measure. 👏👏
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night approved a ban on the deliberate breeding and sale of companion animals in the city limits. The measure, championed by first-term Councilmember Jenna Nand,...
07/22/2024
Look at those cute puppy faces! 🐶 🐶 Ogre and Pegasus need homes! 🏡 These 2-month-old pups are so sweet, playful, and smart! They can't wait to meet you. Stop by PAWS to adopt your new best friend! 🐾
🔸 Ogre (Male) - on left
🔸 Pegasus (Male) - on right
📍15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087
07/19/2024
Urgent Need! 🚨 🦆 We are going through our special diet food for birds very quickly! Canned cat food is an added protein that we add to dish diets for corvids. This high protein food yields better nutrition for birds especially when growing and developing feathers and overcoming injuries.
If you can help us stock up on this essential food, please click the link below ⬇️
paws.org/ProteinSpecialDietForBirds
Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to our Snohomish campus.
🔸PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
13508 State Route 9 SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
THANK YOU for all your support! 🦅
07/18/2024
Cool down this summer with Otter Pop! 🐶🐾 Otter Pop is a 6-month-old, summer-loving pup and is just as sweet as his name! ☀️ This playful doggo loves splashing in the pool and romping around in the dog yard. He’s done well with other dogs here at PAWS and enjoys making new friends. 🧡 This good boy would thrive with someone dedicated to giving him extra time for training. If you’re ready for some summer fun, come meet Otter Pop today! 👏 paws.org/adopt/dogs/
📍15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087
07/17/2024
Meet Nova! 🐾 Nova is a sweet 2-year-old doggo who recently was transferred to PAWS earlier this month. He’s a sensitive boy and is searching for a patient and understanding home where he can build his confidence and truly shine. 👏👏
Nova enjoys hanging out with other dogs and is starting to show interest in making new friends. He's done well with fellow dogs in the play yard, as he’s been polite and respectful. 🐶 If you’re ready to open your heart to Nova who just needs some love, he is waiting for you! This good boy would make a great companion – come meet him at PAWS in Lynnwood today! 🧡 paws.org/adopt/dogs/
07/16/2024
Today is World Snake Day! 🐍🌍 The PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center cares for a handful of snakes every year, most of which are native gartersnakes! We’re proud to rehabilitate and release them back into their habitats where they hunt for small prey but remain harmless to humans. 🐍🌿
🔸 Three species of these adaptable snakes are found in Western Washington! Northwestern gartersnakes, the most common, typically range in size from 18 to 26 inches.
🔸 Gartersnakes seen in suburban yards, gardens and parks can be easily distinguished by their distinct stripes. They hibernate underground in winter and give birth to live young in the summer.
🔸 Rattlesnakes are the region's only venomous snakes. Like gartersnakes, they are important predators of small animals and generally coexist peacefully with humans when given appropriate space!
07/15/2024
Urgent Need – help us restock! 🚨 🦆 We are going through our special bird diet food very quickly, and we need your help! Canned cat food is an added protein that we add to dish diets for corvids. This high protein food yields better nutrition for birds especially when growing and developing feathers and overcoming injuries.
If you can help us stock up on this essential food, please click the link below ⬇️
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Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to our Snohomish campus.
🔸PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
13508 State Route 9 SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
THANK YOU for all your support! 🦅
07/11/2024
Meet the ACE of our hearts! 🐾 Ace is a lovable 7-year-old doggo and is ready to charm his way into your life! He's a strong boy, so wearing a harness for all those outdoor adventures is probably best. 🐕 He does great with other dog pals, though he prefers them easygoing! Ace can tire out quickly during playtime, so a good snuggle session on the couch with his person is his favorite. 🐶💤 We recommend a home with kids ages 10+ for this good boy. Could Ace be your perfect match? 🧡 paws.org/adopt/dogs/
07/10/2024
Check this out! 🍃🐦 One of our Wildlife Rehabilitators snapped a photo of two Bushtits and a Bewick’s Wren during their morning cage check. Bushtits tend to huddle together to conserve energy and reduce heat loss during the night, and it looks like they let their Bewick’s Wren friend join in!
Did you know? 🤔
️🔸Bushtits are tiny songbirds that often travel in flocks, sometimes consisting of up to 40 birds!
🔸 Bewick's Wrens are known for their conspicuous long tails which they flick from side to side as they move about in search of food.
🔸 Both Bushtits and wrens have distinctive, high-pitched calls that help them to stay in touch with other members of their respective species!
07/05/2024
Don't forget to stop by PAWS this weekend! ☀️🐾 We are WAIVING ALL ADOPTION FEES for available adult dogs, ages 6-months and older. 🎉 Buttercup (pictured here) is available and would love to meet YOU! She's an excellent fetch dog and loves to play. 🐕
Tell your friends and spread the word to help us clear the shelter! 🗣️💬📲
07/04/2024
Happy Independence Day! 🐾🇺🇸🦅 PAWS will have special hours today... ⬇️ ⏰
🔸 Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood – Closed for adoptions, but open to help with lost animals and donations from 8am – 6pm.
🔸 Cat City in Seattle – Closed all day.
🔸 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Snohomish – Open normal hours.
Have a safe and fun 4th of July! 🇺🇸
07/03/2024
Help us clear the shelter!!! 🚨🐾 We are FULL of dogs and reaching capacity, and we need your help to make room! 🐕
From July 5 - July 7, PAWS will WAIVE ALL ADOPTION FEES for available adult dogs, ages 6-months and older. 🎉 Spread the word and hurry in to PAWS to bring home one of our amazing doggos! 🐶🐾
07/03/2024
With 4th of July coming up this week, it’s one of the most common days of the year for people to find stray animals. 🇺🇸🐾
Did You Know? 🤔👇 Only certain shelters can accept stray animals, and they only take strays from their service areas.
Before taking an animal to a shelter:
🔸 Check for a tag: Call the owner if possible.
🔸 Search the area: See if the animal lives nearby.
🔸 Scan for a microchip: Many emergency vets can scan and contact the owner.
🔸 Contact Animal Control: They can direct you to the correct shelter.
Tips for Pet Owners 🐶👇
🔸 Update your pet’s microchip info: Ensure it has your current phone number.
🔸 Check your pet's tags: Make sure they're legible and up to date.
PAWS’ Stray Intake Areas ➡️ Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Shoreline, Woodinville, Edmonds, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.
Please keep your animals safe this 4th of July! 🐶😻🇺🇸
07/02/2024
Urgent Bird Food Need! 🕊️🚨 It's that time of year when PAWS goes through our special bird diet food very quickly, and we need your help to restock! This specialized food boosts the protein content in the diets we prepare in-house for all bird species, including baby songbirds, adult songbirds, juvenile and adult crows, and any birds requiring special diets.
If you can help us stock up on this essential food, please click the link below ⬇️
paws.org/SpecialDietForBirds
Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to our Snohomish campus.
🔸PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
🔸13508 State Route 9 SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
We greatly appreciate your continued generosity and support. Thank you! 🧡🐾
07/02/2024
Read all about it! 📚🐾🗞️The PAWS Education Team was recently featured in an article by 425Magazine, highlighting our expanding education programs! 📚 PAWS educates children of all ages, bringing programs into schools to teach kids about wildlife and how to care for companion animals. 🐶🦅 Thank you for featuring us, 425 Magazine! 🧡
Read more ⬇️
425magazine.com/culture/paws-snohomish-county-education-series/article_421d33ae-2e59-11ef-b527-b7872bbf2b4b.html
06/29/2024
Thanks again to everyone who walked, fundraised, and donated to PAWSwalk this year! 🌟🐾🏃🏽♀️➡️ Each step and every dollar contributed to a total of 26,481 miles walked and $213,925 raised to help animals in need. We couldn't do it without YOU! 🧡
Thank you to everyone who walked, gave, and participated in PAWSwalk 2024 in a meaningful way. Save the date for June 2025. Learn more at PAWSwalk.net
06/28/2024
GREAT WORK, PAWSwalkers! 👏🏃🏽♀️➡️🐾 We wanted to give a special shout out to our Allstar PAWSwalkers for their outstanding work and support this year! 🌟🐾👏🎉
Each step and every dollar contributed to a total of 26,481 miles walked and $213,925 raised! 👏👏 Thank you to to everyone who walked, fundraised, and donated to PAWSwalk. We are already looking forward to next year! 🐾
06/28/2024
We have MORE adorable puppies available for adoption! 🐾 They will go quickly – so HURRY in to PAWS to meet them! 🧡 Visit: paws.org/adopt/dogs/
Photos in order 📸
🔸 Shmoopy (female)
🔸 Cuddlekins (female)
🔸 Cutiepatootie (female)
🔸 Pookie (female)
🔸 Boobear (male)
🔸 Snugglebug (male)
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The PAWS Team recently cared for and released five juvenile Townsend’s chipmunks back into the wild! 🐿️🌲 The young chipmunks were brought to us after a member of the public reportedly found them trapped in a bucket at an apartment complex. Each individual was found to be bright and healthy, and they all quickly began foraging without assistance. The striped rodents only spent a week in our care as they were already nearly independent upon arrival. 👍 Townsend’s chipmunks are known for their solitary and territorial nature. They often vocalize sharply when predators—or PNW hikers — are nearby! Reciprocated anti-predator behaviors may benefit all the chipmunks living in neighboring territories, some of which may be genetically related, and may even discourage ambush predators from attacking! 🐿️ *Note: This video is sped up.
“Baby Bird Season” is in full swing at the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center! 🕊️ Our Baby Bird Nursery is bustling with activity and our dedicated team is caring for an array of baby birds, including crows, finches, hummingbirds, jays, sparrows, woodpeckers, wrens, and more. 🐥 These little ones are on strict care schedules and sometimes require multiple feedings per hour! ⏰ We couldn’t care for these little birds without our incredible volunteers, interns and staff. 👏👏 We are looking forward to seeing these birds grow strong and eventually get back into the wild where they belong! 🌲
It’s time to get those steps in! 👟 Register for PAWSwalk and save $10 with code KICKOFF! 🎉 When you sign up, your furry friend will receive a stylish PAWSwalk bandana and if you raise $50, you’ll get an exclusive PAWSwalk tee! 👕 Plus, join us for the PAWSwalk Kickoff Event on June 2 at the Civic Center Playfields in Edmonds! ☀️🐾 We’re going to have lots of vendors and fun activities for all ages – all while helping raise vital funds for the animals we care for at PAWS. 🐶 Register at pawswalk.net 👍 Use code: KICKOFF for $10 off!
Last week, a joint team of PAWS and WDFW personnel released four juvenile black bears from the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 🐻🐾Skilled rehabilitators had provided the bears with food and enrichment for months to ensure they were prepared for life in the wild. Before their release, state biologists fitted the bears with temporary tracking collars and tactfully hazed the youngsters to deter them from entering developed areas in the future. 🌲🐻
The animals have moved into the new Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Snohomish! 🐾 As you can see, the bear cubs are settling in quite nicely. 🐻 If you’d like to help us stock up on supplies as we move into the new facility, please visit: paws.org/Housewarming Thank you! PLEASE NOTE: The new PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center does not open until May 12th!
Our Baby Shower is ending on April 30th, and we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for the incredible support over the last month. 🧡 Every donation is immensely helpful and will support all the incoming kittens and puppies this year. 😻🐶 If you’d still like to send a gift before the Baby Shower ends, you can visit: paws.org/BabyShower 🍼💝🎉
The term “hittin’ the road” has a different meaning when it comes to diving birds such as ducks, loons, and grebes. 🦆 Check out our latest Patient Spotlight to read more about a Ring-necked duck that recovered from a road strike. Visit paws.org/PatientSpotlight to learn more!
On Tuesday of this week, we took in four dogs from the Mason County animal abuse case, involving more than 60 neglected dogs and other animals. A big thank you to our community partners over at Seattle Humane for making the long drive to help rescue these dogs and bring them to safety. These dogs arrived very underweight and are undergoing medical exams now, but they are in surprisingly good spirits after what they’ve been through. They are safe in our care and getting the love and attention they deserve. 🧡 If you’d like to help support PAWS and these dogs during their recovery, you can make a donation at paws.org/donate/
Beavers, always “gnawing” their way to architectural perfection! 🦫 These industrious aquatic rodents have the power to restore wetland landscapes but must also coexist with humans. Check out our latest Patient Spotlight to learn more about a young beaver who was successfully relocated after a brief visit to PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 👍 Visit: paws.org/PatientSpotlight
Tune in! 📺 PAWS’ episode of @wildkingdomtv will be re-airing on Saturday, April 6th! 🎬🦅 In the Seattle Metro, the episode will air at 3:30pm PST on King 5. Or, visit the @nbc app to watch the episode anytime! 🐾
What a fun day for these pups! 🐶🎉 One of our PAWSitively awesome volunteers, Brita, brought in two drool-worthy doggie cakes from @theseattlebarkery to celebrate with the shelter pups during her volunteer shift! 🥳🐾🎂 As you can see, these doggos enjoyed every bite! 😋 Thank you for bringing in these delicious treats and happy birthday, Brita! 🎉
Visit PAWS in Lynnwood this weekend! 🐾 We have SO MANY adoptable pups of all ages, sizes, and breeds that are waiting to snuggle up in your home. 🏡 Both puppies and adult dogs are available. 🐶 Share with your network to help find these sweet dogs homes! 🧡 paws.org/adopt/dogs/
Jenna is still waiting for her perfect home! 🏡 This active husky loves going on long walks, romping around in the doggy play yard, and staying busy with fun enrichment toys! 🐾 If you’re looking to add an adventure companion to your life, Jenna could be your perfect match. 🐶 Jenna can be selective of her doggy friends, but has made some great friends (both people & other dogs) here at the shelter. 👍 Drop by PAWS to meet this fun-loving husky! 🧡 paws.org/adopt/dogs
The PAWS Wildlife Center team has admitted, treated and rehabilitated many raptors this winter. 🦅 Check out our latest Patient Spotlight to learn about an injured Red-tailed hawk which made a full recovery! 👏👏 paws.org/PatientSpotlight
Are you looking to bring a new furry friend into your home? 🐶Here are just a few of the pups at PAWS who are patiently waiting to find their perfect families! Visit PAWS in Lynnwood or share this post with a friend to help these doggos get adopted! 🧡 paws.org/adopt/dogs/ 🐶 Dogs in this video: 🔸Coco 🔸Kirby 🔸Zeena 🔸Lizzo
Our latest Patient Spotlight features a Red-tailed hawk that recovered from a broken wing at PAWS Wildlife Center and was returned to the wild! Visit paws.org/news/2024/02/red-tailed-hawk-oak-harbor/ to learn more! 👍
Good news! 👏 PAWS is featured on the NEW “Urban Wildlife” episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, airing this Saturday, Mar. 2nd! 🎬🦅 In the Seattle metro, the episode will air at 6:30 am PST on King 5. Or, visit the NBC app to watch the episode with a 24-hour delay. 📺 Will you be watching?! 🐾
This young Great-horned owl was brought to PAWS by concerned homeowners back in November. 🦉 It had attempted to grab a free-ranging chicken at their Yakima County homestead and fractured its right radius and ulna in the process. Upon intake, the owl smelled like skunk, so it’s likely this younger individual was still learning how to reliably hunt. The owl’s odor added another layer of challenge for the wildlife staff and volunteers who handled the injured raptor in care. After surgery and almost three months at PAWS, we returned the Great-horned owl to its home range near Naches, WA. 👍 This owl was fitted with a federally registered identification band on one of its legs for post-release information thanks to our collaborative project with the Urban Raptor Conservancy.
Who runs the world? Squirrels! These furry rodents are irreplaceable residents of old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. 🌲 Northern flying squirrels fill a particularly specialized role in these fragile ecosystems. The foraging patterns of these nocturnal squirrels spread mycorrhizal fungus that help tree roots to absorb nutrients! 🍄 These truffle-hunting squirrels are also the preferred prey of threatened Northern Spotted owls, which then further scatter beneficial fungal spores in their regurgitated pellets. 🦉 This video shows some Northern flying squirrels that have received care at PAWS Wildlife Center over the years, including a nursing orphan that our rehabilitation staff cared for this past summer!
Say hello to Cheddar! 🐾 This good boy was transferred to PAWS in December from another shelter, where he spent a whole year patiently waiting to be adopted. Cheddar is as sweet as can be, easy to leash up, and enjoys going on adventures! 🐕 He also loves to just hang out with his people and he has positive history with kids! 👏👏 This doggo even lived in a foster home with cats and did great! 👍 Interested in meeting Cheddar? Please let us know! 🧡
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