PAWS Wild Night. PAWS Wild Night is a wonderful dinner and fundraising gala, bringing together PAWS supporters and community leaders to celebrate all we've accomplished together for animals and highlight the critical work still to be done. We are thrilled to host PAWS Wild Night on October 25 at Fremont Studios in Seattle--an iconic venue that brings the PAWS mission to life!

After you adopt. Thank you for adopting your new cat or dog from PAWS and giving a homeless animal a second chance! If you need advice or guidance along the way or simply want to let us know how your new companion is settling in, we are here for you.

PAWS Companion Animal Shelter For over five decades, PAWS Companion Animal Shelter has led the way in providing expert, compassionate care for animals in need. PAWS cares for more than 4,000 dogs and cats each year, provides training and education to strengthen the human/animal bond, and works to end animal cruelty and overpopulation. From our […]

Cat or dog catch your eye? If you found a cat or dog listed on the website who you’d like to meet, get started here. Please note there is a high demand for adoptable animals at PAWS so you will want to get started right away.

Cat or dog catch your eye? If you found a cat or dog listed on the website who you’d like to meet, get started here. Please note there is a high demand for adoptable animals at PAWS so you will want to get started right away.

Kitten season is here. Each spring, PAWS welcomes the arrival of pregnant cats, nursing mama cats with litters, and orphaned kittens. During this busy time of year, volunteer foster parents take these cats and kittens into their homes to provide a safe environment to grow bigger and get prepared for adoption.

Leave a legacy. Celebrate your love and compassion for animals by making an estate gift to PAWS. This is an easy and meaningful way to ensure that animals in need will continue receiving care and protection beyond your lifetime.

If you found an adult wild animal you think may be injured or sick: Use our online self-service. It will guide you through the appropriate steps for your specific situation. Or call the PAWS Wildlife Center at 425.412.4040. A trained staff member will help you determine if the animal needs help and guide you through […]

If you have found an injured or sick wild animal, use our online self-service or call us at (425) 412-4040 as soon as possible.

PAWS accepts owned cats, kittens, dogs and puppies through our Re-homing Service. Please note we are located in Lynnwood, Washington 20 miles north of Seattle. The staff will help you decide if surrendering your pet to our shelter is your pet’s best option. Because of the high demand for PAWS’ Re-homing Service, there may be […]