Local pet surrenders are up, rising cost of living may be an issue
LYNNWOOD—As cost-of-living prices surge, affordable housing options are few-and-far between, and inflation is driving up pet food and services prices nationwide, many animal shelters across the country are seeing a heartbreaking influx in surrendered pets. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price data, the price for veterinary, grooming, and other services has been […]
PAWS successfully releases rehabilitated bald eagle back to the wild just in time for Independence Day
TACOMA — PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) today successfully released an adult male bald eagle back to his natural habitat in Tacoma, marking the end of a month-long rehabilitation journey that began when the bird was found grounded and unable to fly along the Tacoma waterfront. The eagle was discovered on May 29, reportedly unable […]
PAWS takes in dogs displaced by California wildfires
EVERETT—The Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received three dogs on a flight carrying pets displaced by the Southern California wildfires. The flight, which transported over 100 shelter dogs and cats from Burbank, California, to Paine Field in Everett, Washington, was organized by Greater Good Charities with support from The Animal Rescue Site. The initiative aimed […]
How one child’s compassion led to a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough
SNOHOMISH—Boston Divito, Little Cedars Elementary School student, saw a troubling sight on the playground back in December; a few of his classmates were abusing a Garter Snake who had emerged from hibernation to bask. The students were stomping on the snake, severely injuring the reptile when Boston intervened – standing up to the bullies, informing […]
PAWS Wildlife Center holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new facility
SNOHOMISH—Lynnwood-based PAWS Wildlife Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, April 20, for its brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility in Snohomish which, when it opens on May 15, will be the largest wildlife center in Washington State. Since 1981 PAWS Wildlife Center has rehabilitated over 140,000 different injured animals and reintroduced them back into the wild. […]
Lynnwood-based PAWS opening state’s largest wildlife center in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH—Since 1981 PAWS Wildlife Center has rehabilitated over 140,000 different injured animals and reintroduced them back into the wild. But for the last 25 years rapid urbanization, an increase in nearby forest fires, and the center’s limited size has left the Lynnwood-based facility grossly unequipped to serve the region’s increasing need for wildlife care. In […]
‘Mr. Lynnwood,’ Council to honor the legacy of Loren Simmonds
LYNNWOOD—Former four-term Lynnwood City Councilman, Loren Simmonds, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence in Mill Creek. “Loren was a beloved friend of mine,” Mayor Christine Frizzell said during the council work session on January 2. “I got to know Loren through his time sitting here as a councilmember and […]
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)- rescue during disaster
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) – Perpetually prepared for rescue during disaster By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff When and sometimes even before a disaster strikes, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) acts as a safety net for impacted pets and wildlife. “Whether it’s taking in severely matted and scared dogs from a puppy […]
Mud Bay celebrates Lynnwood opening with PAWS pet food drive
Pet Supply Retailer Matches Food Donations to Local Shelter LYNNWOOD, Wash.—Mud Bay will celebrate opening its new Lynnwood Center store by matching pet food donations made to PAWS from July 18th through August 16th. Mud Bay will match donations pound-for-pound and will deliver all pet food donations to PAWS. Pet lovers interested in donating can […]
PAWS rehabilitates and release seven black bears
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Seven American Black Bears were successfully rehabilitated and recently released back into the wild, after receiving care for upwards of a year at PAWS, a Lynnwood nonprofit providing wildlife rehabilitation, animal sheltering and adoption services, and educational programs. After spending nearly 200 days together, the bears, who were […]
