PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society

25/07/2025

Join the PAWS Education Team for summer camp! Campers (6th–8th grade) will learn all about ⬇️

Campers (6th–8th grade) will dive into:

🔸 Pet overpopulation & the importance of spaying/neutering
🔸 Essential pet care tips
🔸 Navigating human-wildlife conflicts
🔸 Respecting & safely observing wildlife

Camp will be held at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood!

📅 Week 1: Aug 11–14
📅 Week 2: Aug 18–21

Sign up today! ➡️ paws.org/SummerCamps
Questions? [email protected]

25/07/2025

Adopt this 10-year-old gentleman, George! 🐾 This black-and-white kitty has a mellow spirit, a soft purr, and just a hint of sass. George is affectionate, easygoing, and loves gentle pets.

While in foster, his foster family shared that George is a very good kitty and pretty mellow. He enjoyed being pet, spending time in laps, getting face scratches, and even playing with toys. He also has great manners and didn’t jump on the counters during his stay. 😻

We think George would prefer a quiet home with no other animals and no small children. All he really wants is a cozy space, calm company, and someone to spoil him with love. 🧡

Ready to give this senior a soft landing? Visit PAWS in Lynnwood to meet George!

Visit ➡️ paws.org/adopt/cats/

24/07/2025

Wild animals are meant to be wild, not pets! Keeping wild animals in homes is dangerous, often illegal, and harmful and unfair to wildlife. Learn more about this on our blog! 🐾

There’s something undeniably magical about spotting a fox in the forest or watching a hawk soar across the sky. Wild animals are captivating, graceful, and sometimes even squeal-inducingly adorable—which might tempt some people to keep one for themselves. The idea of raising a wild animal as a p...

23/07/2025

This young Bobcat kitten was recently admitted to PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center after being found alone in Eastern Washington area. Initially, the kitten was brought to the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, but was then transferred to us towards the end of June. 🐾

Since arriving, he’s been eating well and steadily gaining weight. Our wildlife veterinary team tested the bobcat for common feline viruses (all negative!) and administered a vaccine to support his health. As with all wild patients, human contact is always kept to a minimum and limited to essential medical checkups. Our goal is to always keep every animal wild and return them back to where they belong. 🌲

And this bobcat isn’t our only one! On July 11th, we admitted two more young bobcat kittens, bringing the total to THREE in care. You could say we’ve got our PAWS full! 😼

22/07/2025

This juvenile Bald eagle was admitted to PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center after being found on the roof of someone's residence and unfortunately, was underweight and severely anemic. 🦅

With swelling in the right wing and signs that the bird may have been affected by rodenticide poisoning (a risk for raptors that consume poisoned prey), our team started the eagle on supportive medications and vitamins right away.

The good news: the raptor is eating, gaining weight, and making new blood, all optimistic signs of progress. X-rays showed no fractures, just shoulder swelling that should heal with time. We’re staying hopeful for this young eagle’s recovery! 🌲

22/07/2025

Meet Pippa! 🐶🐾 This playful 1-year-old pup is ready to splash into your life—literally. She loves tennis balls, pool time, and all the pets she can get from her favorite humans!

She recently enjoyed an off-campus walk with a volunteer and was a total star. She walked nicely on leash, sat automatically at stops, and responded well to 'down' cues. Pippa thrives with plenty of enrichment and long sniffy walks to keep her mind and body busy.

She’s done well with other dogs but may be a bit much for more sensitive pups or young kiddos due to her big, bouncy play style. Whether you’re ready to adopt or can offer a foster home while she waits, Pippa would love to meet you! Her adoption fee is just $50. 🧡

Come meet Pippa at PAWS in Lynnwood! 🐶 Visit ➡️ paws.org/adopt/dogs/

21/07/2025

Cat lovers, this one’s for you! 😻🎬 Grab your tickets to CatVideoFest and enjoy a purr-fectly curated compilation of the best cat videos, all while helping real cats in need! A portion of ticket sales supports local animal shelters and cat-focused charities—including PAWS! 🐾

Get your tickets now ➡️ www.siff.net/cinema/in-theaters/cat-vid-fest

21/07/2025

🌟 PAWS Education Team Spotlight 🌟Meet Bailey, our Associate Director of Education!

Bailey leads the way in developing our education programs that support PAWS’ mission and serves our diverse community. She supports her team, builds great community connections, helps bring in funding, and inspires compassionate action for animals to the younger generation.

💬 “As an educator, I consider myself incredibly lucky to get to work at a place like PAWS where I not only get to teach about companion animals but also the wildlife in our communities. The content and programs that I get to approach in our programs are truly unique to our organization and our community!”

Bailey, your passion and leadership are helping build a kinder, more compassionate world for animals. Thank you! 🧡

Learn more about PAWS Education ➡️ paws.org/Education

18/07/2025

A little behind-the-scenes peek inside our raptor enclosure! 🦉 Have you seen a Barn owl in the wild? 🌲 These raptors are usually found in open habitats like fields, grasslands, or farms.

Did you know?
🔸 Barn Owls have highly developed hearing and can locate prey in complete darkness.
🔸 They make a screeching noise, rather than a “hoot”.
🔸 Their feathers are specially adapted to allow for nearly silent flight.

Where have you seen a Barn owl before? Let us know in the comments!

18/07/2025

Say hello to Letty! 🐾 This beautiful tortie is 7-years-old with a whole lot of tortitude and a heart of gold. Letty is outgoing, curious, and loves greeting new people with sweet cheek rubs and soft meows. She's not a fan of being picked up, but she adores gentle pets and hanging out next to her favorite humans.

She’s not one for being picked up, but she’ll happily accept some chin scratches and quality time by your side. Letty previously lived peacefully with another cat and a young child, where she mainly kept to herself but was always polite and respectful. 😻

Now she’s ready for a cozy forever home where she can relax, play, and be your loyal little shadow. Adopt Letty today ➡️ paws.org/adopt/cats/

17/07/2025

Meet Shackleton! 🐾 This handsome senior cat is 12-years-old and full of charm, a dash of sass, and endless head nudges. 🧡 He may need a little time to settle in, but once he feels safe, he will gladly soak up all the attention and lap snuggles.

He’s currently spending time in a loving foster home while he waits for the right family to come along. Shackleton would do best as the only pet in a calm home with adults and teens.

💬 “Shackleton is a very sweet boy. He greets me at the door in the morning and chats me up for attention. He loves to give me headbutts and enjoys head and cheek scritches, as well as full body pets.” – Shackleton's Foster Family

Ready to give this sweet senior his forever home? Fill out our online adoption questionnaire ➡️ paws.org/adopt/online-adoption-process

17/07/2025

This young Merlin came to PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center after he was found on the ground. The finders reported noticing an adult Merlin nearby calling, but they weren’t able to reunite the two.

After our team examined him, we’re happy to report he’s in great condition, with a healthy body weight, good bloodwork, and no injuries.

He’ll spend a few days here with other juvenile Merlins just to be sure he’s ready, and if all goes well, we’ll release him back to the wild—potentially reuniting him with his family. 🌲