PAWS Spring Magazine 2017

Issue 95: Spring 2017

what’s inside: Rescued and Safe!

The Best of Both Worlds

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From the heart Dear Friends, 50 years ago, a group of women discovered a shared concern for the number of homeless animals in our community. They decided to come together to help address the problem, and from these humble beginnings, PAWS was born.

Annette snuggles with a puppy who arrived on Valentine’s Day as part of a “Love is in the Air” Wings of Rescue airlift (see page 5). Safe and warm at PAWS, he soon found his forever love story in the Pacific Northwest.

From that early handful of volunteer founders to the more than 1,000 generous volunteers who make our work possible today, PAWS continues to be an inspiring example of what a group of dedicated people can accomplish together. We recently hosted an annual appreciation party for our incredible volunteers (see page 4), who help with everything from education efforts to animal care, and even distributing excess pet food from the shelter to local food banks (see page 14).

Whether you are a volunteer, donor or advocate, I hope you will be able to join us in celebrating our milestone anniversary this year. Starting in late May, a new exhibit that includes items from our past will be unveiled at the Museum of History and Industry. We are also planning a special anniversary celebration this summer, and will announce more details soon.

Throughout our 50th anniversary year, we will be sharing key moments and celebrating the work of this unique and forward-thinking organization. It is our honor to carry on the vision of our founders, and as we look ahead to the new building project, a privilege to be planning for the next 50 years of people helping animals. Thank you for making it all possible.

Warmly,

PAWS is a champion for animals — rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless cats and dogs, and educating people to make a better world for animals and people.

In addition to these volunteers, who contribute in hours the equivalent of 30 full-time staff each year, more than 90 percent of our annual funding comes from private donations. While many things have changed over the past 50 years, your support remains an integral part of our life-saving work.

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Issue 95, Spring 2017 Editor in Chief: Katherine Spink Associate Editor: Rachel Bishop Graphic Designer: Edwina Cusolito Photographers: Tiphanie Anderson, Marta Bras, Dan Deiters, Jen Mannas, Ashley Rammelsberg, Sarah Reisinger, Warm 106.9 Collaborators: Jennifer Convy, Kay Joubert, Jen Mannas, Emily Meredith, Katelynn Overton, Sarah Reisinger, Andrea Steele PAWS is a member magazine. Membership is available with a donation of $35 or more. For change of address notification, call 425.787.2500, x261.

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One dog’s journey from a nighttime rescue during a Texas storm to a loving home in Washington State.

6 A Founding Mission That Lives On

Looking back at a 50-year history of helping address pet overpopulation in our community.

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The story of two feisty Bobcat kittens who overwintered as wild patients at PAWS.

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11 The Best of Both Worlds

How the catio trend is good news for our feline friends and wild neighbors.

12 Home Sweet Home

A round-up of happy endings for recent companion and wild animals in our care.

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Off the Top Do They Need Your Help?

PAWS Pet Pantry Program Everyday Ways to Give to Animals

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Positive Progress for Animal-friendly Bills This spring’s legislative session yielded exciting progress for many of the animal-friendly bills we’re supporting. Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5356 addresses the tethering of dogs by focusing on their quality of life and providing animal control officers with more effective enforcement options. SSB 5063 clarifies rules related to taxes on adoption fees, and SSB 5094 specifies that a dog’s breed cannot factor into the determination of whether or not a dog is dangerous or potentially dangerous. Visit paws.org/TakeAction to follow legislative efforts and find out how you can help.

Tacoma Gulls Recuperate From Mystery Illness In January, our wildlife team joined the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in efforts to help dozens of gulls found sick or dying near the Port of Tacoma. In total, 31 gulls showing signs of weakness and paralysis were taken to state-licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers, including PAWS. The gulls were alert but weak on arrival, ranging in body condition from normal to nearly emaciated. All of the gulls underwent intensive rehydration efforts, nutritional support and parasite treatment, in addition to daily veterinary exams and bloodwork. Despite not knowing what caused their illness, we were thrilled that many patients responded well to treatment and were released back into the wild. (See Home Sweet Home, page 12.)

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It’s All About Our Volunteers!

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Working tirelessly alongside staff doing all kinds of jobs that help animals in our care to receive the attention, love and support they need, volunteers are our lifeblood. In 2016, more than 1,000 volunteers contributed 62,555 hours making sure cages were cleaned, animals were fed, our facilities were maintained, dogs and cats had cuddle time, and awareness about what we do was spread far and wide in our community. We couldn’t be successful without these incredibly special people, and in February we celebrated each and every one of them at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Want to join us? Visit paws.org/Volunteer or e-mail volunteer@paws.org for all the details you need to get started.

Hearts Soar as Hundreds Flown to Begin New Lives Love was literally in the air this Valentine’s Day, as our friends at Wings of Rescue flew more than 200 cats and dogs from overcrowded shelters in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee to start their new lives right here in the Pacific Northwest. More than 80 of those cats and dogs were destined for PAWS, and our staff and volunteers were overjoyed to greet them when they touched down after their long flight. Three-legged Champ—a dog who’d been searching for a forever family for more than a year—was just one of the special animals we welcomed. Turn to page 12 to see his happy ending!

Visit paws.org/Spring17 to watch a video of the airlift created by Warm 106.9FM.

PAWS Cat City Celebrates!

We’re not just celebrating the 50th anniversary of PAWS this year. It’s also 20 years since we opened PAWS Cat City! Back in 1997 we were ahead of the times, opening Seattle’s first cat adoption center where adoptable cats and kittens hang out together in colony rooms rather than cages. Since then, we’ve united more than 15,000 cats and kittens with their forever families through this location. Look out for anniversary mentions during Adopt-a-Cat Month in June. You can also tune in and watch our colony kitties during Cat City open hours at paws.org/CatCam.

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We often receive inquiries from teens who’d love to volunteer with us, but aside from becoming a foster family, all of our volunteering opportunities are for people aged 18 years and over. Until now! Last fall our education team developed a new program specifically for teens, designed to teach them about some of the issues facing wildlife and companion animals, meet other animal-lovers, and do hands-on projects to help animals at PAWS and in our community. Teens Helping Animals is open to youth between the ages of 13 and 17, and our next session is coming up on Saturday, April 22. Visit paws.org/KidsEvents to register and keep up to date with our fun activities for young people.

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Saving Lives Together

A Founding Mission That Lives On

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With the celebration of any significant anniversary comes a reflection on achievements, milestones and all that has changed.

2017 marks 50 years of PAWS. In that time, we’ve united more than 140,000 homeless cats and dogs with loving families, cared for more than 128,000 wild animals in need, and inspired people of all ages to make a difference. We’ve also stayed true to our founding mission.

PAWS was created to help address the problem of pet overpopulation.

"Every time we went to the grocery store, there would be a box of kittens or puppies with a sign saying 'free to a good home'," recalled PAWS’ co-founder, the late Virginia Knouse.

"We wanted to do something about it."

Virginia and her forward-thinking friends opened a thrift store to raise

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In 1971, a short film about PAWS that promoted spay and neuter was released.

Here, PAWS’ founding members Betty Hurtig (left) and Virginia Knouse (second from left) meet with the film’s producers.

money to provide vouchers for spay and neuter surgeries, and from these noble beginnings grew the organization we are today. Our scope has broadened, but we’re still committed to ending the suffering of unwanted and homeless animals by helping prevent unplanned litters.

veterinary clinics to offer reduced cost spay and neuter surgeries.

“An inclusive partnership model was imperative to achieving the greatest impact,” says Kay Joubert, Director of Companion Animal Services.

“Encouraging private clinics to participate alongside animal shelters has

We were the first animal shelter in Washington State to require cats and dogs to be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. And when World Spay Day began in 1995, we were quick to get involved. In the following 20 years, we coordinated a local, four-county World Spay Day event, which brings together other animal shelters and

both enabled us to reach more clients and established the veterinary community as a part of the solution.”

Thanks to this model, more than 10,000 local companion animals have been spayed or neutered as part of World Spay Day efforts to-date.

Beyond this annual event, we provide low-cost spay and neuter surgeries on a year-round basis to cats, dogs and rabbits living in low-income households.

It is no coincidence that, after 50 years of upholding our founding mission, local pet overpopulation numbers have reduced dramatically. This progress has allowed us to expand our reach, and it is exciting to imagine what the next 50 years of PAWS will bring!

Miraculous Rescue Sees Boudro Safe Again

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any of the cats and dogs transferred to us from other shelters across the United States have endured remarkable and sometimes heartbreaking journeys.

Boudro is one such dog, who arrived

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was in the water. Once we got him to the safety of our facility, he wouldn’t eat, he didn’t want to walk outside, and when he did go outside he would just lie down. We got him to a veterinarian, and they discovered that one lung was filled with We found Boudro in bad shape. fluid. Another couple of days, and he probably He was malnourished and had wouldn’t have made it.” a deep gash under his neck...”

While he was recovin October 2016 and has seen his life ering from this ordeal, Boudro was also transformed. diagnosed with the tick-borne Lyme Born and bred in Texas, he worked disease. He was treated with antibias a “hog dog”—a specially trained otics for a month before veterinarians dog for hunting wild boars and feral pigs. One stormy night, heavy rain separated Boudro from his family, and he got caught in a river that was rising fast. A kind-hearted citizen saw him floating in the water and was able to save him. Boudro’s condition after the rescue led a deputy at the scene to call on Karnes County Humane Organization for support. When they arrived, staffer Rhonda describes what she saw: “We found Boudro in bad shape.

He was malnourished and had a deep gash under his neck, perhaps from a hog or an injury sustained while he

confirmed the happy news that he was recovered and ready to find his new family.

Full of life and with so much love to give, Rhonda knew she wanted his second chance to be a loving, stressfree life far away from his Texas hog dog roots, so she contacted PAWS. No strangers to helping dogs and cats who find themselves in desperate situations, we jumped at the chance to help.

Boudro’s multiple scars and torn ears were clearly marks of a painful past, and during a routine examination, our veterinary team also discovered two small skin masses of unidentified foreign material—either previous wounds from the hogs, other dogs he lived with, or from his time in the river. Once these were removed, we retested him for Lyme disease and were happy to see those results come back negative.

Through every step of his treatment and recovery, Boudro remained a sweet and friendly soul, and it wasn’t long before his future happiness was assured. Volunteer Dog Walker Sarah decided to foster Boudro during Thanksgiving, and the rest, as they say, is history. “My husband Chris and I fell in love with him. We are foster failures!

Boudro has been such a wonderful addition to our four-legged family. Our two Beagles—fifteen-year-old Basil and seven-year-old Eleanor—love their new brother.”

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Behind the Scenes

Stronger Together Bobcat kitten patients thrive through companionship and shared enrichment Lower Right:

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Though the first Bobcat kitten arrived alone, he was soon introduced to a female Bobcat patient, which gave them both a better chance for successful rehabilitation and release.

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his winter, some special patients in our wildlife hospital were introduced: two Bobcat kittens. Both were born at different times in 2016.

Our first Bobcat kitten arrived on July 25. Too young to be on his own and caught preying on someone’s chickens, he was very feisty when he arrived at our wildlife hospital. Despite being underweight and having an abrasion on his nose, he was doing well and given a good prognosis from our veterinary team.

For several months he was alone in our outdoor enclosure, spending his days napping and hunting.

Rehabilitation staff gave him daily enrichment to keep him active and stimulate his senses, facilitating natural behaviors. Since he was no longer with his mom or siblings, he needed enrichment items to help him hone his natural skills.

Typically, we like to raise young patients with conspecifics—others of their species. This is extremely important for mammals since they stay with their mother and siblings longer than birds do.

During this time, they learn to hunt and to be the wild animals they are.

We were hoping to receive another Bobcat kitten so he would have a companion. That day finally came on September 23.

This Bobcat kitten was seen alone on a roadway for about a week before she was captured.

Unfortunately for her, she was not as healthy as the male when he arrived. Emaciated and dehydrated,

all four of her deciduous canine teeth were broken, she was severely anemic, and she had low levels of protein in her blood. She was given a guarded prognosis and considered a critical care patient.

Over the next several days, she remained weak and unable to eat on her own. She was placed on a special diet and needed to be fed from a syringe

every two to four hours by our rehabilitation staff.

This meant coming in overnight, sometimes as late as 2 a.m., to feed her.

After about a week, she started to show signs of improvement, eating solid food and finally gaining some weight. Throughout the month of October, she continued to improve. By mid-November she was deemed healthy enough to move into one of our larger outdoor enclosures, and the introduction to our other Bobcat patient began.

After several days of a slow introduction through a specialized door, where the Bobcats could see each other but not physically interact, the time came to take away the barrier. It took several weeks of the male trying to entice her with food and play before she was comfortable enough to get close to him. Then, one particularly cold morning, there they were on our video monitor… curled up together, fast asleep. We’re not sure if the cold weather is what convinced her to relax more, but something finally clicked. Since then they have been inseparable and are typically seen playing, cuddling and grooming each other.

They are now being rehabilitated together until their release later this spring. In our care, and with the continued provision of daily enrichment, they will learn from each other the essential skills they’ll need to survive in the wild.

Visit paws.org/Spring17 to watch a video of our female Bobcat when she first arrived.

After several months growing stronger and maturing at PAWS, these two Bobcats will be released together in a remote forested location this spring.

Living Humanely

Bunnies and Ducklings:

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Do They Need Your Help?

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At this time of year, we get a lot of calls from people who’ve found a bunny nest in their backyard with no sign of mom, or a Mallard mom with ducklings navigating an intersection. Is this typical activity, or something to be concerned about?

Should you leave them alone, or intervene?

Here’s some guidance on what to think about and when to act: Eastern Cottontail nests are shallow depressions usually found amongst tall grasses or under small shrubs. Mothers are very sensitive to nest disturbances, so it’s best to wait rather than move an inconveniently-placed nest, as these babies will likely be orphaned. Young leave the nest after three weeks and will leave the area shortly thereafter.

Mothers only visit the nest to nurse twice a day, at dawn and dusk, and there’s no paternal care. If you find a nest of healthy bunnies and mom is absent, this is normal. If you don’t think the mother is visiting the nest, the nest has been destroyed, or there are injured, sick or deceased babies inside, call PAWS at 425.412.4040 for guidance.

If you have dogs at home and a fenced-in yard, you will probably find yourself high on the list of preferred nesting spots for cottontails! A

dog is more predictable for a mother bunny. She knows when they’re around, and it means the yard is likely safe from other predators such as coyotes or raccoons. If you find a nest in your yard and you have a dog, we’d recommend keeping your dog out of the yard while the nest is occupied, or walking him or her on a leash until the baby bunnies leave.

If you have a cat who spends time outside and brings you a baby cottontail, try to keep your cat indoors until the remaining babies in the nest have left your yard. Does your cat like spending time outside? Consider building a catio! (See opposite page.) If you’re local to PAWS, we’d recommend bringing the baby bunny to our wildlife hospital to be checked over.

Like bunnies, Mallards also build nests that are shallow depressions in the ground, often in more protected inland habitats away from water.

Because of this, once they are old enough, the mother has to walk her babies to the closest open water source. Problems arise when people see mom with ducklings walking along the road, or in an otherwise dangerous place. It’s best to let mom lead her babies undisturbed, if they can do so safely. Sometimes, since they can’t yet fly, duck-

lings will get stuck in a swimming pool, sewer grate or fenced-in yard while they are following mom.

In these cases, call PAWS for guidance on how to help them.

For more information about living alongside our wild neighbors, check out paws.org/Library.

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How the growing catio trend is good news for our feline friends and wild neighbors As large and elaborate as an entire backyard or as small and simple as an enlarged window box, a catio is an outdoor enclosure that provides space for felines to stretch their legs, sun themselves and get some fresh air— safe from our busy roads, contagious diseases and more. The other crucial benefit a catio offers is protecting our wild neighbors.

We witness firsthand here at PAWS how outdoor cats impact wildlife. In one year alone, 463 wild birds and mammals who’d been victims of cat

attacks were admitted to our wildlife hospital—more than 10 percent of the total wild animals admitted to PAWS for rehabilitation that year.

Catios can reduce the number of injured wild animals while still giving cats the opportunity to benefit from time outdoors, and so we champion the catio as the best of both worlds.

To raise awareness of this growing trend, PAWS is hosting our third annual tour of Seattle area homes featuring catios on June 24. You can register at CatioTourSeattle.com.

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hen we talk with potential adopters about sharing their life with an indoor-only cat, many voice concerns about making sure they’re happy. Will they be satisfied staying inside all the time?

While it’s true that cats enjoy sunshine, fresh air and exercise, they do not need to go outside to be satisfied. However, if you’re set on your cat’s daily enrichment including a taste of the outdoors, there is a solution that provides the perfect compromise— the catio.

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Home Sweet Home

Owlet Renested After Falling From Tree Baby season started a little early this year at PAWS. On March 7, we received a juvenile Great-horned Owl. The little owlet was found on the ground below what we believe was his nest tree. Too young to survive on his own, he was brought to PAWS. After an initial exam from our rehabilitation team, he was deemed healthy enough

Champ Momentous Move Brings Happy Ending at Last

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With a little help from Wings of Rescue, three-legged Hound mix Champ arrived from Greeneville, Tennessee in February looking for love. Good with kids, sweet, affectionate and easygoing, all he wanted was a calm home and good company. And no one could begrudge him that after living in a shelter for an entire year—overlooked for reasons we couldn’t fathom. Champ’s luck changed as soon as he touched down in Seattle. After just four days in our care, he found the family he’d been waiting for and was soon posing for his happy ending photo like a pro!

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Gull Hearts Soar as Gulls Return to the Skies It was a happy Valentine’s Day for the 16 surviving gulls who were a part of the Tacoma gull die off (see story on page 4).

After 20 days in our care, they were returned to the wild with the help of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Port of Tacoma.

Harbor Seal owlet to attempt to renest. Since we knew the parents were still in the area, the owlet was nestled in a specialized nest box and hung high above the ground near the tree where he was found. We were thrilled when the owlet’s parents were soon spotted feeding and protecting him again.

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Happy Days After Baseball Leads to Surgery Baymax had a bump along the road in finding his perfect forever home last year, when a love of baseballs got the better of him. A cuddling king, this gentle giant fell ill shortly after arriving at PAWS in November. Investigations by our veterinarians led to the discovery of a baseball in his stomach—evidently a toy he’d enjoyed a little too much in his previous home. After surgery to remove it, and recovery in foster care, Baymax was ready to meet his new family.

We were overjoyed when, in January, his happy day finally came. The perfect start to 2017!

Rescued as part of the Valentine’s Day airlift (see “Hearts Soar...”, page 5), Chubbs was a long-term resident who kept getting passed over for younger, slimmer kitties at her previous shelter in Tennessee. A staff favorite, she was such a happy cat and sweet to everyone. It was a mystery why it was taking so long for her happy ending to come along. Her new start in Washington paid off, and within five days, Chubbs was heading home with Melissa and her partner—who fell in love with her instantly and plan to turn her into an Instagram star!

Red-tailed Hawk that she had some eye trauma and a left wing droop. We were not sure if she would be able to see out of her eye again, but with some time and medication, she eventually regained sight and her ability to fly. After just 10 days in care, she was returned to the wild.

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This Red-tailed Hawk came into our care after preying on someone’s chickens. She got herself caught in a fence, and after she was freed, she was on the ground unable to fly. The finders carefully scooped her up and brought her to PAWS for treatment. Upon arrival, her examination revealed

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Hawk Regains Sight and Flies Free Again

Overlooked Kitty Finally Finds her Valentine

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People Helping Animals

PAWS Pet Pantry Program PAWS wants to help as many animals as possible, and that includes helping to keep animals in their homes. We do this by reuniting lost animals with their families, providing low-cost spay and neuter services to keep animals healthy, and through free behavior counseling via our Cat Behavior 101 and 201 courses and online resource library.

Our Pet Pantry Program is another way we help families stay together, by sharing donations of food we can’t use or when there is too much food to use before it’s due to expire.

This gifting program was initiated in January 2016, when longtime volunteer Kathy Olsen helped Director of Companion Animal Services Kay Joubert research local food banks who’d accept donations of cat and dog supplies to hand out to their clients.

After compiling a list of seven food banks close to our Lynnwood location, we recruited volunteers to help with deliveries. Most of the items we donate are food and treats, but the food banks have also kindly agreed to redistribute collars, leashes, bowls, cat carriers, cat towers, dog beds, litter boxes, toys, brushes and other grooming supplies to clients who have a cat or dog in their homes.

The first drop-off happened on March 19, 2016, when Kathy and her husband, Tom, delivered 231 pounds of food to the Edmonds and Lynnwood food banks!

Since then, the program has become part of the fabric of everyday life here at PAWS. Pet Pantry items are set aside in the shelter, and a couple of times a month, volunteers load them up and deliver to the food banks. In 2016 we were able to donate more than 1,000 pounds of food, and we’re excited to surpass that in 2017!

PAWS Planner Your at-a-glance guide to upcoming events!

PAWS Wild Night

Saturday, April 8 Fremont Studios, Seattle A fundraising gala for the animals.

Teens Helping Animals

Saturday, April 22 PAWS in Lynnwood Interactive educational workshop for 13-17 year olds.

Cat Behavior 101

Saturday, April 29 Mill Creek University Bookstore Learn the basics of cat behavior in this fun presentation!

Cat Behavior 201

Saturday, May 20 Mill Creek University Bookstore An advanced look at common feline behavior issues.

Catio Tour Seattle

Saturday, June 24 Homes in Greater Seattle neighborhoods Our favorite kind of open house is back!

Homeschoolers: Companion Animals Are Cool Tuesday, July 11 PAWS in Lynnwood Interactive educational workshop for 6-12 year olds.

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Saturday, August 26 King County’s Marymoor Park Join our largest community fundraiser of the year!

Volunteer Barbara arrives at a food bank with a Pet Pantry Program delivery.

Full details at paws.org/events.

All dates correct at press time.

Everyday Ways to Give to Animals What springs to mind when you think about making a donation? How about grocery shopping, playing a game on your smartphone or taking a walk? Yes, you can help the animals by giving back through everyday activities like these!

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Shop with Your Fred Meyer Rewards Card

When you register your Fred Meyer Rewards card and choose PAWS as the non-profit recipient, we’ll receive a percentage of the $2.5 million they’re giving away this year. The more people who register their cards and shop, the greater percentage of sales we receive!

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Play a Game on Your Smartphone

Quingo is a trivia game that combines the fun of bingo with the challenge of trivia questions, and enables you to support PAWS just by playing. Currently available for the iPhone and iPad, you can download Quingo through the App Store.

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Interact with Our Social Media

If one of our Facebook or Twitter posts resonates with you, simply type #donate followed by the amount you’d like to give as a comment or retweet to make an immediate gift to the animals!

After a one-time sign-up during your first #donate experience, you’ll be ready to give whenever you’re inspired! Find us at facebook.com/PAWSWashington and twitter.com/PAWStweets.

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Take a Walk

ResQwalk is a free mobile app that enables you to raise money and resources for animal welfare organizations, simply by walking.

Download from the App Store or Google Play and choose PAWS as your ResQpartner. Then start walking—you’ll be racking up points for PAWS!

Non-profit Org U.S. Postage Paid PAWS

15305 44th Ave W PO Box 1037 Lynnwood, WA 98046 paws.org

Please deliver to a friend of animals at this address.

PAWS in our Community . . .

5K FUN RUN

Save the Date!

Sat., Aug 26 King County’s

Marymoor Park New Addition This Year!

5K Fun Run

Catio Tour Seattle Saturday, June 24, 2017 Noon to 4 p.m.

Greater Seattle Neighborhoods Be inspired by some of the best feline real estate Seattle has to offer in this open house tour showcasing the “cat patio” trend!

Visit CatioTourSeattle.com for more information and to register to attend.