Paws Spring 2018 Magazine by PAWS

Issue 97: Spring/Summer 2018

what’s inside: Against All Odds

Success Story in the Making Page 5

A Truckload of Amoré

From the heart Dear Friends, If you’re like me, that photo on the cover of the tiny American Black Bear cub warmed your heart. Found dehydrated, hungry and orphaned, this little cub and his equally adorable brother came to PAWS in April, each weighing less than six pounds. You’ll read more about them on page 5.

A cat aficionado—with two feline roommates of her own—Annette Laico snuggles a full-figured friend at PAWS.

PAWS’ Mission 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.

PAWS Magazine Issue 97, Spring/Summer 2018 Editor in Chief: Laura Follis Associate Editor: Amanda Van Kleeck Writer: Adam Householder Graphic Designer: Edwina Cusolito Photographers: Katie Amrhein, Jeff Brown, Chris Burch, Merina Burda, AJ Chlebnik, Shawn Connaway, Dirtie Dog Photography, Kristina English, Laura Follis, Chris Grady, Karen Haimes, Lynn Jefferson, Paul Kriloff, Jenn Mannas, Jenni Potts, Gopal Seshadrinatha, Nikko Shaw, Gretchen Taylor, Troop 42071, Whirling Productions Collaborators: Katie Amrhein, Jeff Brown, AJ Chlebnik, Jennifer Convy, Eve Firestone, Dr. Bethany Groves, Alicia Hull, Kay Joubert, Emily Meredith, Rebecca Oertel, Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen, Katherine Smith 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. Printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.

Here at PAWS, we know it’s spring when the baby bird and small mammal nurseries are bustling with activity, puppies are a regular sight in our foster care room, and we have kittens galore. PAWS Wildlife Center extends its open hours to 12 hours a day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, to care for the steady stream of injured and orphaned wildlife brought in by Good Samaritans. I’m grateful for the extraordinary effort people take to quickly transport an injured or orphaned wild animal to PAWS, like the Oak Harbor resident who rescued the River Otter featured on pages 8-9. Our trained wildlife specialists are only a phone call away and can help you determine if the animal you found needs help and guide you through what to do next.

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Leslie Chandler, President Batur Oktay, Vice President Karen Trujillo, Secretary Dora Leung, Treasurer Ann-Marie Archer, Christy Cheever, Jennifer Evans, Damian King, Leila Kirske, Strom Peterson, Jaime Puracal

Chief Executive Officer Annette Laico PAWS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies on community support to carry out our work to help animals. PAWS, PAWS Cat City, PAWSwalk, and Bark in the Park are service marks owned by the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). © 2018 Progressive Animal Welfare Society. Privacy Policy: PAWS respects our donors’ and friends’ confidentiality. Although on rare occasion we may send you materials from another organization, we never release our mailing list.

The experience of helping an animal is often so moving that for some, it starts them on the path to becoming a PAWS volunteer. From feeding baby birds, assisting in the cat room, walking dogs, helping with grounds work, or volunteering for our upcoming PAWSwalk, we simply couldn’t do the life-saving work we do without our volunteers. Over a thousand strong, PAWS volunteers contribute 63,000 hours annually, which is the equivalent of 30 full-time employees. Wow! A very heartfelt thank you to all who give of their time and generously support PAWS. Because of you, we are able to care for more than 8,500 animals each year. You inspire us, and we hope this magazine inspires you. Together, we are making a difference. Warmly,

Annette Laico Chief Executive Officer

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Against All Odds A triumphant return to the wild.

7 A Truckload of Amoré

Expanding our impact with rescue transports from other states.

10 Human Food is Perilous for Ducks 7

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Why feeding ducks can lead to serious consequences.

11 Catio Tour Seattle

Find out everything you need to know about 2018 Catio Tour Seattle, hosted by PAWS!

15 PAWSwalk

Same faces, new places. This year’s PAWSwalk will be bigger and better than ever!

On the Cover

Also Inside:

Did you like our stunning cover bear? Then get ready for twice as much bear talk as we tell you how two sibling American Black Bear cubs came into our care and what that means for PAWS. See page 5 for full story.

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Off the Top PAWS Wild Night Home Sweet Home People Helping Animals

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From Education to Activism

Building a Better Future

t’s an exciting time for us. Property along Highway 9 in Snohomish that was purchased by PAWS a few years ago to build new facilities is currently in the permitting phase. The site is approximately eight miles east of PAWS’ headquarters in Lynnwood, which has served the community since its founding in 1967. “Like a baby bird who has outgrown her nest, our ability to meet the growing need for our services is challenged by a facility with an aging infrastructure,” says PAWS CEO Annette Laico. “The new campus will be a refuge for animals in need of care, a destination for people who love animals, and a gathering place where the public and professionals can come to learn about and pursue solutions for animal issues.” PAWS’ new home will include expanded medical

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rom sponsoring kennels to building bird boxes to creating emergency plans for pets at home, Scouts of all age groups are encouraged to take action for animals and earn the appropriate scout badges and awards as they succeed in their efforts. Last year, the PAWS Scout Program hosted 118 programs, empowering 1,038 kids throughout greater Snohomish County and offering fun and unique ways for young people to get involved by becoming champions for animals at PAWS and in their communities. On what makes the Scout Program different, PAWS Education Programs Manager AJ Chlebnik explains, “It really inspires the kids to give back and to take ownership in the process. They get to choose how they want to help both during and after their program at PAWS.” From education to activism, PAWS believes that kids are the future and we will continue to find ways to shape and influence our community by engaging with local youth in and out of the classroom. If you’re interested in the Scout programs at PAWS, please email education@paws.org or visit paws.org for the latest public programs.

Donors Focus on Big Impact

aybe it was living with a household of extra-large Newfoundlands that put the idea of making a big impact in the minds of Kent and Renee Marquardt. Or maybe it was being moved by poignant images of animals in need at PAWS Wild Night. Likely it was both reasons that prompted the Marquardts to take the big step of joining the PAWS Visionary League—those donors who make an estate gift to PAWS in a will or another form of planned giving. We sat down with Kent and Renee and asked a few questions about their commitment to PAWS. Q: What prompted you to become a PAWS Visionary League member?

facilities; increased spay/neuter services; wildlife areas specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of a constantly changing population of animals including endangered and threatened species; more homelike settings for companion animals; trails for dog walking; and areas for families to meet and interact with dogs.

A: With six Newfoundlands in our house, we obviously have a passion for animals. That plus retirement lead us to more planning and participation in charity…and what better place than PAWS! Q: What interests you most about PAWS? A: We’re fascinated by the wildlife rehabilitation work. We just saw video of a Great Horned Owl rehabilitated at PAWS being released right near our home in Walla Walla. It makes us feel even more connected to the mission. We’re so grateful for the members of our Visionary League, like Kent and Renee, who will make saving animals their legacy. If you’d like to include PAWS in your estate plans, please contact PAWS Development Director Alicia Hull at ahull@paws.org.

King Kat Gets Royal Treatment at PAWS Cat City Cat City’s open-colony setting, with cats and kittens staying in rooms rather than in cages, provides an opportunity for visitors to interact with the cats, see how they interact with each other, and get a better sense of each cat’s unique personality. PAWS Cat City Manager Rebecca Oertel explained, “It gives our cats more opportunity to display their normal behaviors, rather than behaviors influenced by the environment of a shelter space. This allows them to relax and be who they are.”

hen King Kat arrived at PAWS, we knew our cat-only urban adoption center located in Seattle’s University District was the place for him. Transferred from West Memphis, Arkansas, through PAWS’ Placement Partner Program, this big-play, boisterous, FIV+ boy had some adversity to overcome, but also so many lovable traits.

Which is exactly what King Kat needed. We knew the Seattle community would have the right person to serve his majesty. On March 1, King Kat officially left the building with his favorite human, PAWS volunteer Holly Ogden. She had been working with the King for months and slowly but surely fell in love. If you’d like to learn more about PAWS Cat City, please visit us at paws.org/cats-and-dogs/shelter/cat-city/.

An Adorable Success Story in the Making With each day, these bears grow and gain coordination and confidence. Thanks to the deliberate efforts of the rehabilitation team to provide an engaging environment to learn much needed foraging skills, these cubs are being prepared for return to the wild next spring. To be continued...

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And that’s just the beginning. If that sounds like it might be expensive, then you aren’t wrong. The average cost for baby bear care comes in around $3,500 per patient from admission through release one year later.

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ate March brought more than the start of spring at PAWS when two American Black Bear cubs found orphaned on the Muckleshoot Reservation were brought to the PAWS Wildlife Center. The animal care team immediately examined the siblings for injuries, drew blood, and performed a full health assessment. The cubs were then offered a warm place to rest and formula to start off their care.

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A Record-Breaking PAWS Wild Night PAWS Wild Night 2018, hosted by Monique Ming Laven of KIRO TV and led by auctioneer Fred Northup, Jr., was a record-breaking, sold-out event. Many hundreds of animal lovers came together at Fremont Studios in Seattle on April 7th to raise more than $620,000 for dogs, cats and wild animals in need. Highlights of the evening included surprise appearances by Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise and Sounders forward Will Bruin who created a bidding frenzy over signed jerseys. We introduced guests

to the PAWS mission with the Giving Gallery, an immersive, show-and-tell, multimedia experience that had one guest raving, “You brought PAWS to Wild Night!” Understanding that not everyone wanting to support our mission was able to attend, we also offered our very first “Raise Your Virtual Paddle” so animal lovers could join in PAWS Wild Night from afar and contribute to the total raised. Ming Laven recognized the corporate sponsors who gave generously and made it possible for PAWS to put on an elegant gala while ensuring funds raised go directly to the animals. Presenting sponsor Premera Blue Cross played a video created for Wild Night guests, pointing to our organizations’ shared beliefs: • Animals improve our well-being. • Animals make people smile. • Together, we can make the community better. “I had a great evening spending time with friends and seeing the entire room give to support animals cared for by PAWS,” said Karen Trujillo, PAWS Executive Board member. “As a Premera employee, I was so proud of Premera’s sponsorship of such an incredible organization,” Trujillo continued. Generously presented by

While enjoying the show-and-tell displays, one guest raved, “You brought PAWS to Wild Night!”

Special thanks to presenting sponsor Premera Blue Cross and the following companies: Mud Bay, Columbia Bank, Sellen Community Foundation, Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch, Starbucks, Unico Costigan Integrated, KIRO 7, Alaska Airlines, DCG One, Zulily, Alyssa Rose Photography, Clark Nuber, Buttler Seattle, Knobbe Martens, Skagit Bank, Fremont Studios, Invisible Fence, Roscoe’s Ranch, Union Bank, CAT-MAN-DOO, Seattle Veterinary Associates, and Pet Connection Magazine.

Saving Lives Together

A Truckload of Amoré

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We received a truckload of amoré in Washington this past Valentine’s Day. Sixty-four bundles of love to be exact. Transported by a dedicated California rescue group, it was the only kind of assortment better than chocolates— kittens, cats, dogs, and puppies. One of our Valentine dogs was Winnie, a beautiful eight-year-old mixed Bully breed, who was adopted 11 days later. Some shelters may avoid Pit Bulls or other Bully-breed dogs, but we see every animal as an individual deserving of all the care, compassion, and support we have to offer. Winnie was welcomed with open arms. Due to the high-risk nature of their situation, mothers with puppies or

It’s also the reason we were able to take in a mother with eight puppies from this Valentine’s Day transfer— all who have since found their forever homes. Because we live in a community that embraces animal welfare and advocacy, we were able to reach out to shelters in desperate need of our support and give a large number of homeless dogs and cats a Valentine’s

the bonded pairs, the FIV+ cats, and the shy or unsocialized. We want to help where we can help most.”

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We will take seniors and medical cases as long as we have the resources to support them; we’ll take the Pitties, the bonded pairs, the FIV+ cats, and the shy or unsocialized.” kittens can be difficult for any rescue organization to care for, and that’s no different for us at PAWS. Which is why our foster homes are so vital to our mission. The amazing support of our foster homes and volunteer community is what allows us to provide the life-saving services we do every day.

Day to remember—the start of their new lives. PAWS Shelter Operations Manager Lisa Hockins says it best: “We don’t just take the animals most people consider to be highly adoptable. We will take seniors and medical cases as long as we have the resources to support them; we’ll take the Pitties,

Meet Elmo, Rescued Tripod A young Shepherd-mix named Elmo, who was recovering from an amputation surgery due to an old elbow dislocation, arrived at PAWS on our special Valentine’s Day transfer. Unsure how the injury occurred, our focus was finding the right home for this very sweet and sensitive boy. Soon after arriving at PAWS, Elmo wasted no time identifying his new family, walking out our doors for the last time just one week after arriving. Elmo, who now lives across the water on Whidbey Island, enjoys being the center of his parents’ world.

Behind the Scenes

Against All Odds Fighting for her life after being hit by a car, a River Otter receives emergency medical treatment at PAWS.

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With no time to lose, the animal care team quickly determined the River Otter had a traumatic brain injury.

local resident of Oak Harbor was out driving one afternoon in early February when she saw a small dog dart out into the road, getting hit by the unsuspecting car in front of her. Assuming the worst, she pulled over to see if there was anything she could do. Surprisingly, the animal had not been lost to the impact. Even more shocking, the injured pup turned out to not be a small dog after all, but rather a female River Otter—and time was not on her side. The Good Samaritan rushed her to Best Friends Veterinary Center just a few miles away, who then immediately contacted us at PAWS, where our veterinary staff provided guidance as to how to best care for their newest patient. The injured otter was driven to us the following day by a concerned Best Friends staff veterinarian who cared for her through the night. The otter was mostly unresponsive and did not resist handling—abnormal behavior for a young and healthy River Otter. With no visual signs of blood, broken bones, or any other clear indicators of trauma, PAWS Wildlife veterinarian Dr.

Nicki Rosenhagen immediately suspected her new patient was suffering from a traumatic brain injury as result of being hit by the car. In addition to the head injury, the otter also had a cracked canine tooth with pulp exposure, which would need to be addressed once her health improved. Time is not our ally when working with wildlife patients. We are further confronted by the inherent stress and challenges captivity imposes on these animals— the longer wild animals are out of their natural

The patient needed to show she was alert and mobile before moving to a larger enclosure with a pool.

After 22 days with us at PAWS, she was ready to go home. PAWS Wildlife Center Naturalist Jeff Brown began the extensive planning process for her return. After diligently researching and scouting the right location to release her back into the wild, Brown found the perfect area at Dugualla State Park. In our beloved “Cee Cee,” the Nissan Rogue donated to us by Campbell Auto Group, the release team drove to within a mile of the designated release point, hiking a snowy trail down to the beach. Once set up and situated, PAWS’ January Volunteer of the Month Ken Wiebe lifted the gate to the carrier, watching the River Otter take her first few steps back out into the wild. She trotted away, dipping into the Puget Sound, back to her real home.

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environment, the more potential there is for additional complications to arise. The clock was ticking. She was administered a low-dose sedation cocktail so she could be safely handled for treatment, received oxygen via facemask, and an intravenous catheter to give her fluids to reduce inflammation of the brain. Dr. Rosenhagen noted, “Wild animals are incredibly resilient, and we’ve seen them pull through some pretty difficult situations given the time and support.” But she knew the otter’s prognosis was uncertain. PAWS Rehabilitation Manager Emily Meredith oversaw the next stage in the otter’s recovery. “Her condition slowly improved for the first three days, and then became much better by day four. She was more responsive and starting to recover from the head trauma. This is what we wanted to see— a steady improvement over time.” This hardy River Otter certainly had an uphill climb ahead of her, but with the PAWS wildlife team by her side, she wouldn’t be making that trek alone. By day 13 of her stay, she was healthy enough to go back under sedation so we could extract the fractured tooth. Next, she was swimming well, exhibiting the mobility we needed to see, and finally eating whole fish.

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Living Humanely

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Human Food is Perilous for Ducks

How many of us grew up taking bags of bread or crackers for the ducks on visits to the local lake or park? It can be quite a surprise for many to learn that these common snacks can be incredibly harmful to our waterfowl friends, and it’s not just about maintaining a good diet. The many problems associated with feeding ducks are described This female Mallard Duck was here. Our hope is to brought to PAWS after appearing help educate welllethargic and dehydrated. Upon meaning animal lovers examination, the animal care team identified she had an obstruction in who appreciate wildlife her throat, which turned out to be but don’t know the risks the large mass of bread pictured associated with this above. Due to consuming food she simple act. wasn’t evolutionarily equipped to eat, It may be an exciting the bread had lodged in her throat, restricting her ability to breathe. experience, but feeding the ducks can lead to overcrowding. When food is abundant, more ducks will be attracted to the area. As a result, more eggs will be laid, creating problems with overpopulation. When food sources are unnatural, malnutrition becomes a concern and can affect their ability to migrate, reproduce or replace

feathers, even influence territorial aggression. Another unfortunate result of overpopulation is the increased potential for the spread of disease. Overconcentration of waste due to too many animals inhabiting an area can result in the production of bacteria that is harmful to local wildlife and poses a risk to humans and pets as well. Many people don’t realize that bread and other human foods can be fatal to waterfowl, or that feeding wildlife may cause them to stop eating the nutrient-rich foods from their natural habitats—nutrients needed to adequately develop the muscles necessary for migration. Beyond malnourishment, wild waterfowl are not equipped to process bread, crackers, or other common human foods. PAWS Wildlife Center Naturalist Jeff Brown is resolute on the subject. “There are other issues when you introduce unnatural foods into an animal’s diet. They just aren’t adapted to process many human foods especially in high concentrations, and it can lead to pretty extreme circumstances.” One of those circumstances is “angel wing”— a condition that deforms the wings of waterfowl as a result of a poor diet, eliminating their ability to fly away from danger or avoid bad weather, and greatly reducing their chances of survival. We encourage everyone to enjoy our outdoor spaces in the Pacific Northwest and appreciate wild animals from a distance. For more information on the negative consequences of feeding wildlife, please visit paws.org/library/wildlife/feeding.

Catio Tour Seattle

Local Cats Permit Humans Limited Access to Royal Abodes

n what is proving to be the next popular trend to come out of the Pacific Northwest, we are proud to present 2018 Catio Tour Seattle on Saturday, July 28, from noon to 4 p.m. It’s the one time of year where our feline friends agree to provide limited access to their royal accommodations for the viewing pleasure of their human companions. We couldn’t be more grateful for their patience and understanding. The self-guided tour takes registered participants from West Seattle to NW Seattle to experience some of the most extravagant, luxurious, and creative feline living quarters human ingenuity has to offer. Catios allow cats to benefit from the enrichment provided by their outdoors experience from within the safety of an enclosure,

while also protecting our beloved backyard birds and other wildlife. PAWS Education Coordinator Katie Amrhein has helped organize the Catio Tour since its beginning, and she’s expecting another record-setting event. “It just gets bigger and better every year, and that’s because we have some really incredible people in our community.” Of course, we owe a special thanks to our sponsors at Catio Spaces, The Humane Society of the United States, and Seattle Audubon. This event would not be possible without their commitment and generous support to the cause of animal welfare. To purchase your $10 ticket for 2018 Catio Tour Seattle, please visit CatioTourSeattle.com.

Catio Tour Seattle • Saturday, July 28, 2018 Noon to 4 p.m. • From West Seattle to NW Seattle • Cost: $10 • Purchase tickets at CatioTourSeattle.com

Home Sweet Home

Great Horned Owl

Walla Walla Owl is a Survivor

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Bald Eagle

Life in the Fast Lane

Heartbroken he couldn’t find the raptor he had collided with at 70 mph on the freeway outside of Preston, the Ford F-150 owner assumed the worst, continuing the additional 290 miles home. Surviving freezing cold temperatures overnight before going through a carwash the next morning, the Great Horned Owl was found wedged between the vehicle’s radiator and grill. The owl was rushed to PAWS and treated for a fractured humerus and eye

injury. After we assured full recovery of the owl’s most vital adaptation—silent flight— the nocturnal predator returned to the skies after 70 days in care at PAWS.

After being called to the scene on SR 520, a Washington State Trooper was surprised to learn he wouldn’t be clearing a dead animal from the roadway, but instead saving the life of a young Bald Eagle. He carefully wrapped the eagle in a towel before transporting him to PAWS. The eagle was diagnosed and treated for a coracoid fracture—one of the bones connecting the shoulder to the sternum and imperative for successful flight. After receiving physical therapy and fully recovering at PAWS Wildlife Center, he was released at Magnuson Park in Seattle after 52 days of care. The trooper who saved him accompanied the release team and was given the honor of lifting the cage door.

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Bear

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Meet the Newest McCue

Bonded Seniors Find Love

Transferred to PAWS from Regional Animal Services of King County on December 9, this gentle and loving Chocolate Labrador Retriever named Bear received treatment for kennel cough, skin allergies, and chronic ear infections. He may have been a little seasoned; he may have had some health issues; he may have been slightly “harder to place,” but that’s exactly what we’re about at PAWS—giving our help when it’s needed most. On January 26, the McCue family found their newest family member, and Bear’s been their very good boy ever since. Bear’s mom Jennifer emphasized, “We cannot imagine our lives without him.”

When Megan Hurt visited PAWS late one afternoon, she was accompanying a friend who was looking to adopt a dog. Instead, it was Megan who left with not one but two canine companions—bonded 8-year-old brothers Milo and Ziggy. When we talked to Megan, Milo and Ziggy had only been in her South Everett home for three days but were making themselves right at home. “They really like my king-sized bed.” Milo, who has an injury to his right hind leg, is shown here getting swim therapy at Splashdog Canine Well-Being Center in Edmonds.

Microchipping Works

Unstoppable This female Belted Kingfisher was found on the steps of a home on Vashon Island after what appeared to be a collision with the side of the house. Upon intake, PAWS’ veterinary care team identified and provided treatment for a damaged left eye and a possible spinal injury. Because Belted Kingfishers are high-stress animals, they rarely self-feed in captivity and can require twice-daily assisted feeding. After 18 days in our care, she was transported back to Vashon Island where her finder watched in awe as she flew away over the Puget Sound.

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Adopted from PAWS Cat City in 2013, Eliot Catness would grow to become one of the sweetest and most rambunctious little black cats in town. Eventually, he’d move with his mom and adopted sister Jezebel to San Diego. In 2015, Eliot somehow escaped the apartment and disappeared. For months, Eliot’s mother searched tirelessly, but he never turned up. Fast forward two years later, Eliot’s mom gets a call. “I found your cat,” said the rescuer, who was able to contact her using the information from Eliot’s microchip. Eliot is back to living the good life and permanently retired from adventuring.

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People Helping Animals

You’re in Charge Are you interested in finding new ways to help serve animals?

If you’re interested in hosting your own fundraiser please visit us at paws.org, select the Events tab, and click on “Host a Fundraiser” in the drop-down menu. Zulily treated staff to an “Employee Puppy Break” in partnership with PAWS. One of these pups was adopted by a love-struck employee.

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Have you considered hosting your own fundraising event for PAWS? Do you want to do more to help spread the word and get others involved in helping animals? Planning and driving your own fundraiser has a major impact on the lives of animals in our care while also being a positive influence within your community. We encourage everyone to take control of their own advocacy, and to get creative in attracting others to our mission to help cats, dogs and wild animals in need. If fundraising is new to you, our events team is available to support you each step of the way. From happy hours to birthdays to bat mitzvahs to weddings, PAWS can help you host your own community event or celebration. Holding your very own fundraiser is just another simple way to encourage those in your life to learn about the cause you love so much.

Some successful events have included shops donating 10 percent or more of their proceeds on select days. Others have involved friends’ companion animals, such as a Smooch-Your-Pooch Booth for donations. It’s your event, so you’re in charge! While your efforts will certainly help the animals in our care, partnering with PAWS to host a fundraiser can also serve as wonderful publicity and positive exposure for a business or organization. Every dollar helps an animal in need. Thank you for being a champion for animals.

Mud Bay’s “Cuddles for Kittens” featured kitten snuggles as well as a table of PAWS calendars, with all proceeds benefitting PAWS.

PAWS was the beneficiary of “Claus for PAWS,” which was hosted by Norm’s Eatery & Ale House and featured $10 Santa photos.

5k Run Sunday, September 16

Now at Magnuson Park in Seattle

A successful PAWSwalk starts well before the walk begins. Registering is the first step. What you do next depends on how you like to friendraise: a team Facebook page with your co-workers, a Twitter game campaign, or just an old fashioned email. Even if you can’t be with us on September 16, you can still participate by raising funds and doing a 5k on your own time. We challenge every PAWSwalker to raise $250, but we know many will aim even higher. Fundraising begins in early June, but don’t wait! Make sure to register early for PAWSwalk 2018 at PAWSwalk.net.

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oping to be more accessible and better accommodate our fast-growing pack of supporters, this year’s PAWSwalk 5k will be held on Sunday, September 16 at Magnuson Park in Seattle. Over a thousand animal advocates are expected to turn out—many with canine companions at their side—to express love for animals and support for the life-saving work of PAWS. Our 27th annual fundraiser—also known as a “friendraiser” because many PAWSwalkers ask friends to join or support their participation—will include a timed run for our competitive supporters, followed by a more casual walk for those who prefer a nice and relaxing stroll with friends. Afterward, hang out with adoptable dogs, interact with organizations at vendor booths, sample food from trucks, participate in family activities, and enjoy entertainment from Warm 106.9 and KIRO TV.

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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.

Catio Tour Seattle

Saturday, July 28, 2018 Noon to 4 p.m. From West Seattle to NW Seattle 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. See page 11 for more information.

Fun for the whole family &

5k Run

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Magnuson Park in Seattle

Walk to Save Animals! PAWSwalk benefits dogs, cats and more than 250 species of wild animals who receive life-saving care at PAWS. • • • • • •

5k timed run or 5k casual walk Adoptable dogs Community booths Dog agility course Food trucks Live entertainment with WARM 106.9 and KIRO TV

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TOP DOG

The honor of Top Dog goes to the top individual fundraiser. Register today and start fundraising now for your chance to win. See page 15 for more information.

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