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 […]
How Lynnwood PAWS is continuing to serve both animals and people in the community

How Lynnwood PAWS is continuing to serve both animals and people in the communityBy Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood’s Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is continuing to serve both animals and people in the community. “We want people to know that we are here, we are serving animals, and we are so grateful for […]