PAWS of Grays Harbor

08/29/2023

SAVE THE DATE! Details coming soon!

08/26/2023

Enjoying a sunny morning at the Montesano Saturday Market

08/23/2023

Our Freedom Tails dogs are having a blast hamming it up for the camera with their pals at Stafford Creek Corrections Center. We should have some of their update letters coming soon! One has already found her future home, and several have meets with potential adopters tomorrow!

The eight dogs in the program will receive 12 weeks of training and socialization and be adoptable at the end of October. Of course, we'll be posting details along the way on our Freedom Tails page at https://pawsgh.org/freedomtails/

08/22/2023

Come join us this Thursday evening from 5-7:30 pm at Blackbeard's Brewery in Westport for our second stop on our Dog Days of Summer tour!

08/19/2023

Happy from shy Boysenberry. With just a little bit of effort, she is coming out of her shell and showing her chatty, affectionate side. Maybe you’re her furever purrson?

08/17/2023

Happy Thursday from some of our adoptable feline crew!

08/11/2023

A big thank you to all of our generous community members who have sent us items from our Amazon Wish List! This fantastic cat tree gifted from our wish list is definitely a treat for our feisty felines … and the Fancy Feast kitten pate fueling this cutie was also an Amazon gift!

Feel free to shop our list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EDAM794GHG3P/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex.

08/10/2023

Don’t forget about this event we have for August 24th!

08/09/2023

Sign up to be a Pack Leader in August and enjoy 50% off your second beverage at Red Cedar in Hoquiam.

Our Pack Leaders are an ESSENTIAL part of operations. Your monthly giving helps provide food and care for the hundreds of fluffy tails that wag their way through our doors every year. Every bit helps! Get started today at https://givebutter.com/5Ws2j3.

08/04/2023

Thursday was a busy day as we transported the next batch of pawsome pooches to Stafford Creek Corrections Center for our second round of Freedom Tails.

We are very excited to see what this eclectic group will learn during their stay. The eight dogs in the program will receive 12 weeks of training and socialization and be adoptable at the end of October. Of course, we'll be posting details along the way on our Freedom Tails page at https://pawsgh.org/freedomtails/!

07/28/2023

WE ARE OVERWHELMED WITH DEMAND TO BRING US CATS & KITTENS. If you are ready to give a feline friend a new home, now is the time!

Meet Christine, Anya & Aubry! These sweet gals are currently looking for loving homes with lots of cuddles!

Christine (ADOPTED!!!) - This sweet lady came to us with three little ones in tow! Now that she's done nursing her babies she's ready to live the life she's always dreamed of. Looking for the cutest cuddle bug who loves to play and gets along with others? Well Christine is your girl. Come down to PAWS and meet her anytime during open hours.

Aubry (ADOPTED!!!) - Aubry seemed like a shy girl at first, but with just a little time to acclimate, she became a whole different cat. She will be waiting for you at the door telling you all about her day. Aubry came to us as a stray, so her history is unknown, but she is ready to move forward with a better life. If you're ready, come by today!

Anya - Get lost on Anya's deep blue eyes and fall in love with her silky fur. This beautiful girl is a little bit on the shy side, but once she's comfortable she will be asking for pets and attention. She can be picky about her feline roommates and hasn't been around dogs. Come by and meet this sweet girl today!

Tues - Sat: 11 am - 4 pm
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07/25/2023

Just another day volunteering at PAWS of Grays Harbor …

https://pawsgh.org/volunteer/

07/22/2023

Magenta definitely has something to say. Tell us in the comments what the caption should be.

07/22/2023

Happy !

07/19/2023

WE ARE OVERWHELMED WITH DEMAND TO BRING US CATS & KITTENS. If you are ready to give a feline friend a new home, now is the time!

Meet Cow Spots and Sus! These boys would make a great pair but can also be adopted separately. Both are friendly as can be. Sus will talk your ear off and loves a good belly rub. Cow Spots is purrfectly content to chill out and enjoy a good catnap.

Tues-Sat 11 am - 4 pm
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07/16/2023

This Thursday's Paint 'N Sip is now SOLD OUT. If you missed out, you can still attend the Dog Days of Summer portion - no ticket required.

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer! Join PAWS of Grays Harbor this summer as we head around the Harbor for some fun in the sun.
We'll be kicking things off at Red Cedar in Hoquiam on Thursday, July 20th. Stop by for a cold drink, sit outside in the courtyard with your 4-legged family members. Enter for a chance to win some great prizes. Learn what we do, how you can help, and help us celebrate our 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

Additionally, we will be hosting our second PAINT 'N SIP for 2023. Unleash your inner artist and help our furry friends! At the event, you'll have the opportunity to create a colorful, pop art-inspired portrait of your furry friend, with all art supplies provided. Our talented instructors will guide you through the process step by step, so no previous art experience is necessary. Artist Craftdeco and Danielle Howard. Tickets for the Paint N' Sip are $45. Space is limited so don't miss out! See less

07/15/2023

Scorpio wishing you a Happy Caturday!

07/14/2023

Happy Furiday!

07/08/2023

Meet Niko and Boo! PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. BONDED PAIR
Niko is a male 10 year old Chihuahua
Boo is a male 11 year old Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix
Adopt: http://www.pawsgh.org/adopt/
Donate: Text PAWSGH to 53-555

This dynamic duo is ready to settle into retirement full of laps and naps. They are both very sweet and become very bonded with their person. Boo is overweight and will need some discipline to help him lose the extra poundage which will help keep pressure off his joints. Niko has a bad leg that he doesn't use, but due to a heart murmur cannot go under anesthesia to fix it. We are still making a long-term plan with a veterinarian, but will likely have to stay on medication to keep him comfortable.
Both dogs struggle with potty training but do well with belly bands! A special adoption fee is applied for this pair.
If you are able to give these two sweet boys a home during their golden years, please contact us for more information. They are currently at a foster home so appointments are required to meet.

07/07/2023

UPDATE: ADOPTED!
Meet Tuna! This lovely lady with a kinky tail wants nothing more than your complete devotion. She adores a good petting and cuddle session but will settle down and relax without being overly clingy. She tolerates other cats, but is not a fan. She'd much prefer to have all of your attention.

Tues-Sat 11 am - 4 pm
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07/04/2023

07/03/2023

PAWS of Grays Harbor will be closed to the public thus Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. We will also be closed on Thursday, July 6, as part of our regularly scheduled First Thursday closures that allow our staff a chance to catch up on special projects.

07/01/2023

A big THANK YOU goes to Carrie Snell for providing the much-needed shade our dogs will enjoy this summer in our meet-and-greet play yard AND to our friends at Aberdeen Parks & Recreation for assembling!

06/29/2023

https://www.thedailyworld.com/news/animal-shelter-partners-with-prison-for-dog-training-program/

Inmates help train the dogs as they seek forever homes

06/26/2023

June 29 marks our 50TH ANNIVERSARY as a nonprofit (though our original founders were already working hard prior to 1973). We are celebrating this week (June 27 - July 2) by offering a $50 DISCOUNT on adoption fees for adult cats (1 year+) and all dogs (with the exception of our Freedom Tails crew).

Appointments are highly recommended for dog meets as many of our dogs are at foster homes or may be out and about for PAWS Around Town. Please note that while we are not "open" on Sunday, July 2, we can do pre-scheduled dog meets.

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06/22/2023

Lucky JoJo went on her first PAWS Around Town adventure today! Her new pal Melody took her to Lake Sylvia to enjoy the sunny weather where she showed off her people skills and made new friends along the trail.

https://pawsgh.org/pawsaroundtown/

06/21/2023

Our Freedom Tails dogs are getting very excited for graduation on July 5! We still have 3 amazing boys available for adoption from this program: Inspector Gadget, Wesley & Zeus.

Want to support the program but adoption isn't an option? We also have a wish list of items that you can purchase to donate to the program available to peruse.

Learn more at http://www.pawsgh.org/freedomtails/.

06/16/2023

This Saturday, June 17th at Garley Park in south Aberdeen is PAWPALOOZA! This fun event includes free photos with your pet, information from PAWS of Grays Harbor, and give aways.

Hope to see you and your 4-legged family members at Garley this Saturday!

06/15/2023

Meet Arlo!
Adopt: http://www.pawsgh.org/adopt/
Donate: Text PAWSGH to 53-555

This young man has a one-of-a-kind personality and can't wait to tell you all about it! He holds a great conversation and will definitely make you laugh. Although he is a high energy pup, he is also very sweet and loving. He would do best in a home full of activities to keep him busy and on the go. If he gets bored he will find his own fun, good or naughty. He has a high prey drive and loves to chase and run so therefor does not do well with small animals. His favorite game is keep-away with the toy of the day. Does this energetic handsome man sounds like your perfect fit? Fill out an application today!

06/15/2023

Meet Jojo! Jojo has been at PAWS of Grays Harbor for 2 months and would much rather be keeping your lap warm.
http://www.pawsgh.org/adopt/

Jojo is the sweetest potato you will ever meet. She loves her toys but loves cuddling more. She will crawl right into your arms if you let her. Jojo rides amazing in the car and would be the perfect companion for someone who goes on small adventures or just wants a gigantic lap dog to keep them company at home. She prefers to be the queen of the castle with no other dogs or cats in the home. Although she is approaching six years old, she is a young pup at heart. Her ideal castle would consist of endless toys and belly rubs!

06/10/2023

Thanks Our Community Credit Union for stopping by today with a generous donation of supplies and funds to help us care for our pet crew!

06/09/2023

Here's a sneak peak at our kitten crew ready to go home on Saturday!

Tues-Sat 11 am - 4 pm
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06/08/2023

Productivity tip: Whatever you do, don’t share an office with kittens.

06/07/2023

Meet Spot and John. These 6 month old border collie brothers would make a great pair but can be adopted separately.

http://www.pawsgh.org/adopt/

These boys are new to us and here's what we know so far:
- Have been outdoor only
- No training
- Good with dogs (small and large), horses & sheep
- Good with people
- Not good with cats
- Strong herding instinct and high energy
- Can be shy in new situations
- John likes to give kisses
- Spot loves car rides

06/07/2023

Meet Froggie. This adorable puppy is currently at a foster home. Meet-and-greets for Froggie will be scheduled by appointment only and require a completed and approved dog application: http://www.pawsgh.org/adopt/

This little fella is new to us and here's what we know so far about him:
- Walks on leash okay
- Goes outside to use the restroom
- Okay around cats, ducks, and goats
- A little shy with new people
- Good with kids
- Sweet and goofy

06/01/2023

Introducing PAWS AROUND TOWN, a new program that allows you to take one of our shelter dogs out for an adventure!

http://www.pawsgh.org/pawsaroundtown/

While our shelter dogs get regular yard time and walks in their daily routine, there is no substitute for public interaction. By taking them out for just a few hours a day, you are helping our temporary residents exert pent up energy and get some mental stimulation by experiencing new places and people! We hope that as a result of the PAWS Around Town program, our dogs will be less anxious and exuberant when they meet potential adopters. We also hope they gain useful life skills they normally wouldn’t learn from just sitting and waiting around in the shelter.

05/31/2023

Good morning from Mindy! She, along with her friend Adella, are the current longest stay resident cats at the shelter. Mindy is a very shy gal, but loves pets and a heinie scratch!

05/30/2023

Time for a Freedom Tails update! Read all updates and check out the crew at http://www.pawsgh.org/freedomtails/.

Freedom Tails is a program that pairs up a duo of incarcerated handlers with a dog for 12 weeks of socialization and training. The current batch of dogs will be available in July 5. Meet-and-greets will be scheduled by appointment only and require a completed and approved dog application.

This week, let's check in and see how Wesley is doing ...

Day 42… Hi folks, it's Wesley! If you are reading this I’ve found a successful smuggling route. Prison is NOT what I thought it’d be! I did find the biggest guy in the yard and put him in his place! That place just happens to be my trainer. HAHAHA! My simple tricks amuse him to no end. Really! Just - sit, down, roll over, shake, wave (with both paws), kennel, place. And get this, if I just walk beside him so he can look “cool” to the other two leggeds he gives me sausage! Unbelievable! I'm still not a fan of new people looming over me and uniforms still creep me out but the big guy and I are working on it. I'll message you again soon, until then - Live easy & play ruff! - Wesley Barkenheimer

05/27/2023

SAVE THE DATE! Our friends at Mount Olympus Brewing Company are hosting a Summer Luau on June 30th. Get your throwing arm ready because the dunk tank sounds like a blast - and your efforts will benefit us here at PAWS of Grays Harbor!

Looking for something fun to bring in summer?! Then look no further!
Join us and .beer June 30th to kick it all off!
Wear your best luau outfit!
Food and beer specials all day!
Giveaways and so much more…
How about……
Dunk your favorite MOB employee in a dunk tank! Yes, you read that right… you have a chance to dunk us all!
All donations will go to !

05/24/2023

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Meet Little Bits.

This sweetheart would enjoy a quiet home with someone who has a little bit of patience to help coax her out of her shell. She is very sweet and loves pets, but is shy in a busy environment. Once she know you, she will ask for your attention without being overwhelmingly needy. She's a hidden gem waiting to be discovered!

Tues-Sat 11 am - 4 pm
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