Great lost animal program that helps reunited animals with their owners.

They have a great partnership with companies like KIRO TV, Premera, Microsoft, MudBay, etc., and work pretty hard at being a part of the community. They are committed enough to be raising funds to build a new campus with more room to take in more animals and do more live-saving work.

CEO is very committed to the mission and has been for over 20 years. Committed enough to raise funds for a brand new, larger facility to be able to save more animals and give back to the community where they can come and enjoy a new campus that not only adopts and helps animals but also educates.

DO NOT TAKE ANY SICK OR INJURED ANIMAL TO PAWS! THEY WILL KILL IT! I took a pigeon to PAWS yesterday. They immediately KILLED IT! I called PAWS yesterday morning because I saw a pigeon that appeared wet. One leg appeared deformed (not unusual among birds in downtown Seattle) Its legs had been tangled in some material but it was able to walk normally and flew when I tried to go near it. The bird was clearly trying to get the fibers off and to get away from me. My initial plan was to cut off the light material around its legs. I called PAWS and was told that the bird likely got into cooking oil. I explained that one leg was deformed and the lady stated it may have pox. I asked if they would treat it if it had pox. She said they would "euthanize" it. I immediately searched for pictures of bird pox online and the bird clearly did not have pox. As a precaution, I took 4 pictures of the bird and emailed them to paws. The lady confirmed that the bird did not have pox. She encouraged me to get the bird and take it to the Seattle Animal Shelter before 2 pm saying a PAWS volunteer would pick it up there. She said with the oil on the bird, the bird would not be able to insulate itself, etc. My understanding was that PAWS would wash the bird, take care of it and release it to a park near where I found it. After several unsuccessful attempts to catch the pigeon, with the help of several people, we were able to catch it. It had gone into a fenced area and I had to get the manager of a building to open the gates to let me in. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO PIGEONS AND THAT THEY'VE BEEN THERE FOR 4 MONTHS OR MORE. I asked if the pigeon looked like that often, i.e. wet. He said yes. He pointed to the oil bins and said it's because they go there. After he opened the gates, the pigeon left the fenced area and we were unable to catch it. It wasn't until we trapped it behind dumpsters and had several people involved that we got it. ONE LADY WHO CAME FROM A RESTAURANT NEARBY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE BIRD AND FEED IT WORMS. I should have listened to her. She said she had a bird at home. I put the pigeon in a cat carrier and covered it with a blanket and took it on the bus to Lynwood and then took a taxi to PAWS. I could have dropped it off at the Seattle Animal Shelter but I didn't want it to sit at the shelter for several hours before it was picked up by PAWS. Also, I wanted to make sure it would be okay. I should have known not to trust the staff when I arrived at PAWS. After reminding the lady that I'd spoken with her on the phone, she came around from behind the desk and immediately yanked the carrier from my hand forcefully. She said she was taking the bird to the exam room. I tried to tell myself that it was okay and that she just wanted to check the bird out. After a few minutes, she came out and said that she wasn't sure they'd be able to "rehabilitate" the bird. I asked what that meant. She said since it had a deformed foot, they may not release it. I asked if they would keep it there then. I assumed they had facilities where they keep wildlife. She said no. SHE SAID SHE COULD NOT RELEASE THE PIGEON BACK TO ME. She said that the pigeon's feet likely got trapped in nesting material. Also that the other pigeon which was always seen with pigeon was likely a "nesting mate." The lady at PAWS said they see "millions" of pigeons. She said they would not keep a "pigeon" at their facility. The way she put it meant that to PAWS they are disposable. I was shocked. I found out that the pigeon was killed on arrival. I was told yesterday that the doctor would see the pigeon sometime in the afternoon (i.e. hours later). I told the lady at the front office to please talk to the doctor and explain that people have seen the pigeon and a partner for 4 months or more and they have been surviving on their own. I could easily have cut the thin material entangled around the pigeon's feet and it would have flown away. Maybe for the first time in its life, it's leg would not have been entangled. PAWS NEVER GAVE THIS PIGEON A CHANCE AND TOOK IT AWAY FROM ITS PARTNER WHO HAD BEEN WITH IT FOR A LONG TIME. If I had been aware of the other NEGATIVE REVIEWS of PAWS on Google and Yelp (which I only read today), I would never have taken this pigeon to PAWS. If you are a true animal lover, DO NOT TAKE ANY ANIMAL TO PAWS! I won't donate to them either.

Without volunteers, they couldn't do what they do. They have over 600 active volunteers and that should speak for itself on quality retention. I've volunteered at many other shelters and rescue organizations and this one have been the best for me.

DO NOT TAKE ANY SICK OR INJURED ANIMAL TO PAWS! THEY WILL KILL IT! I took a pigeon to PAWS yesterday. They immediately KILLED IT! I called PAWS yesterday morning because I saw a pigeon that appeared wet. One leg appeared deformed (not unusual among birds in downtown Seattle) Its legs had been tangled in some material but it was able to walk normally and flew when I tried to go near it. The bird was clearly trying to get the fibers off and to get away from me. My initial plan was to cut off the light material around its legs. I called PAWS and was told that the bird likely got into cooking oil. I explained that one leg was deformed and the lady stated it may have pox. I asked if they would treat it if it had pox. She said they would "euthanize" it. I immediately searched for pictures of bird pox online and the bird clearly did not have pox. As a precaution, I took 4 pictures of the bird and emailed them to paws. The lady confirmed that the bird did not have pox. She encouraged me to get the bird and take it to the Seattle Animal Shelter before 2 pm saying a PAWS volunteer would pick it up there. She said with the oil on the bird, the bird would not be able to insulate itself, etc. My understanding was that PAWS would wash the bird, take care of it and release it to a park near where I found it. After several unsuccessful attempts to catch the pigeon, with the help of several people, we were able to catch it. It had gone into a fenced area and I had to get the manager of a building to open the gates to let me in. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO PIGEONS AND THAT THEY'VE BEEN THERE FOR 4 MONTHS OR MORE. I asked if the pigeon looked like that often, i.e. wet. He said yes. He pointed to the oil bins and said it's because they go there. After he opened the gates, the pigeon left the fenced area and we were unable to catch it. It wasn't until we trapped it behind dumpsters and had several people involved that we got it. ONE LADY WHO CAME FROM A RESTAURANT NEARBY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE BIRD AND FEED IT WORMS. I should have listened to her. She said she had a bird at home. I put the pigeon in a cat carrier and covered it with a blanket and took it on the bus to Lynwood and then took a taxi to PAWS. I could have dropped it off at the Seattle Animal Shelter but I didn't want it to sit at the shelter for several hours before it was picked up by PAWS. Also, I wanted to make sure it would be okay. I should have known not to trust the staff when I arrived at PAWS. After reminding the lady that I'd spoken with her on the phone, she came around from behind the desk and immediately yanked the carrier from my hand forcefully. She said she was taking the bird to the exam room. I tried to tell myself that it was okay and that she just wanted to check the bird out. After a few minutes, she came out and said that she wasn't sure they'd be able to "rehabilitate" the bird. I asked what that meant. She said since it had a deformed foot, they may not release it. I asked if they would keep it there then. I assumed they had facilities where they keep wildlife. She said no. SHE SAID SHE COULD NOT RELEASE THE PIGEON BACK TO ME. She said that the pigeon's feet likely got trapped in nesting material. Also that the other pigeon which was always seen with pigeon was likely a "nesting mate." The lady at PAWS said they see "millions" of pigeons. She said they would not keep a "pigeon" at their facility. The way she put it meant that to PAWS they are disposable. I was shocked. I found out that the pigeon was killed on arrival. I was told yesterday that the doctor would see the pigeon sometime in the afternoon (i.e. hours later). I told the lady at the front office to please talk to the doctor and explain that people have seen the pigeon and a partner for 4 months or more and they have been surviving on their own. I could easily have cut the thin material entangled around the pigeon's feet and it would have flown away. Maybe for the first time in its life, it's leg would not have been entangled. PAWS NEVER GAVE THIS PIGEON A CHANCE AND TOOK IT AWAY FROM ITS PARTNER WHO HAD BEEN WITH IT FOR A LONG TIME. If I had been aware of the other NEGATIVE REVIEWS of PAWS on Google and Yelp (which I only read today), I would never have taken this pigeon to PAWS. If you are a true animal lover, DO NOT TAKE ANY ANIMAL TO PAWS! I won't donate to them either.

One of the cleanest shelters I've volunteered at in the PNW. Very strict policies on animal care, cleaning, feeding, etc. Volunteers have to go through a pretty comphrensive training program to handle and care for the animals. They also work with dogs and cats for behavior issues that no one else will deal with. Many animals have been rehabilitated and found happy homes. The average stay for animals in their care is only 5 days. While they do ask lots of questions before allowing an adoption, they a very high success rate of those adopted animals staying with their new owners. Some shelters will have easier adoption processes but they also have many animals returned to them or worse, the new owners abandon them or give them away to others who aren't screened to be stable pet owners. Kind of like security at the airport. Ask me as many questions if you like if it keeps me safe. Since the animals can't speak for themselves, PAWS does their best job to match them up accordingly.

DO NOT TAKE ANY SICK OR INJURED ANIMAL TO PAWS! THEY WILL KILL IT! I took a pigeon to PAWS yesterday. They immediately KILLED IT! I called PAWS yesterday morning because I saw a pigeon that appeared wet. One leg appeared deformed (not unusual among birds in downtown Seattle) Its legs had been tangled in some material but it was able to walk normally and flew when I tried to go near it. The bird was clearly trying to get the fibers off and to get away from me. My initial plan was to cut off the light material around its legs. I called PAWS and was told that the bird likely got into cooking oil. I explained that one leg was deformed and the lady stated it may have pox. I asked if they would treat it if it had pox. She said they would "euthanize" it. I immediately searched for pictures of bird pox online and the bird clearly did not have pox. As a precaution, I took 4 pictures of the bird and emailed them to paws. The lady confirmed that the bird did not have pox. She encouraged me to get the bird and take it to the Seattle Animal Shelter before 2 pm saying a PAWS volunteer would pick it up there. She said with the oil on the bird, the bird would not be able to insulate itself, etc. My understanding was that PAWS would wash the bird, take care of it and release it to a park near where I found it. After several unsuccessful attempts to catch the pigeon, with the help of several people, we were able to catch it. It had gone into a fenced area and I had to get the manager of a building to open the gates to let me in. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO PIGEONS AND THAT THEY'VE BEEN THERE FOR 4 MONTHS OR MORE. I asked if the pigeon looked like that often, i.e. wet. He said yes. He pointed to the oil bins and said it's because they go there. After he opened the gates, the pigeon left the fenced area and we were unable to catch it. It wasn't until we trapped it behind dumpsters and had several people involved that we got it. ONE LADY WHO CAME FROM A RESTAURANT NEARBY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE BIRD AND FEED IT WORMS. I should have listened to her. She said she had a bird at home. I put the pigeon in a cat carrier and covered it with a blanket and took it on the bus to Lynwood and then took a taxi to PAWS. I could have dropped it off at the Seattle Animal Shelter but I didn't want it to sit at the shelter for several hours before it was picked up by PAWS. Also, I wanted to make sure it would be okay. I should have known not to trust the staff when I arrived at PAWS. After reminding the lady that I'd spoken with her on the phone, she came around from behind the desk and immediately yanked the carrier from my hand forcefully. She said she was taking the bird to the exam room. I tried to tell myself that it was okay and that she just wanted to check the bird out. After a few minutes, she came out and said that she wasn't sure they'd be able to "rehabilitate" the bird. I asked what that meant. She said since it had a deformed foot, they may not release it. I asked if they would keep it there then. I assumed they had facilities where they keep wildlife. She said no. SHE SAID SHE COULD NOT RELEASE THE PIGEON BACK TO ME. She said that the pigeon's feet likely got trapped in nesting material. Also that the other pigeon which was always seen with pigeon was likely a "nesting mate." The lady at PAWS said they see "millions" of pigeons. She said they would not keep a "pigeon" at their facility. The way she put it meant that to PAWS they are disposable. I was shocked. I found out that the pigeon was killed on arrival. I was told yesterday that the doctor would see the pigeon sometime in the afternoon (i.e. hours later). I told the lady at the front office to please talk to the doctor and explain that people have seen the pigeon and a partner for 4 months or more and they have been surviving on their own. I could easily have cut the thin material entangled around the pigeon's feet and it would have flown away. Maybe for the first time in its life, it's leg would not have been entangled. PAWS NEVER GAVE THIS PIGEON A CHANCE AND TOOK IT AWAY FROM ITS PARTNER WHO HAD BEEN WITH IT FOR A LONG TIME. If I had been aware of the other NEGATIVE REVIEWS of PAWS on Google and Yelp (which I only read today), I would never have taken this pigeon to PAWS. If you are a true animal lover, DO NOT TAKE ANY ANIMAL TO PAWS! I won't donate to them either.

They will always take a pet that was adopted from them if for some reason the adopter can no longer keep them.

They adopt out over 4000+ animals a year with great success. Some will complain that they thought they were too tough and asked too many questions but that's so they make a great match for each animal.

It seems like these people don't want these animals to be adopted. They found any excuse they could not to let us, and many other people who were there at the same time, adopt someone. The process to even look at the animals is ridiculously long and complicated, and after all of that, most people end up refused. I'm very disappointed. These animals deserve better.

Been part of their foster program and it's one of the best. Very caring leadership to help guide you through the process.

I realize people don't fully understand the meaning of wildlife rehabilitation and the services that PAWS offers. When an a wild animal is brought in for care, PAWS immediately accesses the animal on multiple levels to determine if the animal can be saved and possibly be rehabilitated and returned to the wild. If the animal can't be humanely rehabilitated and hopefully live a normal life back in the wild, they may ethuanize and humanely release the animal from any future suffering. Some people don't understand this. Some species have almost no chance of survival and to prolong their suffering is cruel. PAWS will always make their decision on what's in the best interest of th animal. That is their mission and they strongly believe in it. If the animal can be saved or has a good chance at being saved, they will do everything in their power or means to help it. They are one of the best wildlife rehabilitation centers in the PNW.

It seems like these people don't want these animals to be adopted. They found any excuse they could not to let us, and many other people who were there at the same time, adopt someone. The process to even look at the animals is ridiculously long and complicated, and after all of that, most people end up refused. I'm very disappointed. These animals deserve better.

THIS PLACE IS A JOKE. Acting like a caring animal loving organization but they are nothing but typical BREED HATERS. Quick to judge and make assumptions about a dog based on their breed. I just got back from driving 65 miles to try and surrender my moms 5 yr old Rottweiler female. She had a bad stroke and will not be coming home again, so the dog needs to find a good home. I bring her into the facility and the woman behind the counter was immediately dismissive of us. She said they are a limited intake facility and I needed to fill out a form which we did. After wasting our time with that she then said let me ask my manager if we can even take her. She left and in less than a minute she returned to say she said no without even looking at her testing her or anything. I really needed help we had no where to take her on such short notice. NOW SHE IS IN THE ANIMAL SHELTER AND WILL MOST LIKELY BE PUT DOWN BECAUSE OF HER BREED. THANKS FOR NOTHING!!!! NO KILL MAYBE BUT MY DOG WAS KILLED EITHER WAY

PAWS offers professional, low-cost spay/neuter to members in the community. They are known for quality work. Many friends have used their services and have been very pleased.

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