Ways to Give

Since 1975, West Sound PAWS has served tens of thousands of pets and their people in our local community. We receive no government funding but rely entirely on local businesses, foundations, and mostly, on the compassion and generosity of individual animal lovers like YOU!

West Sound PAWS has been there for companion animals in our community, working tirelessly to make the pain and suffering of animals a thing of the past, and we’ll continue in our efforts until that goal is accomplished.

Thank you for being an integral part of the West Sound PAWS family, helping us fulfill our mission. Your commitment makes it possible for our life-saving programs to create happy endings for those innocent lives. We hope you will continue to be there with West Sound PAWS; People helping pets, pets helping people!

There are so many ways to give

Of the many ways to give to West Sound PAWS, most donors choose cash and cash equivalents, whether as annual gifts, a one-time gift, or a gift pledged monthly, quarterly or yearly over a period of time.

Amazon Wish List!

Be sure to check out our new Amazon Wish List – just click here to go directly to the West Sound PAWS page. Thank you!

A credit card gift to West Sound PAWS is not only convenient, it also entitles you to the same income-tax deduction as a gift of cash. To make your credit card gift, visit our Donate page, or download a donation form (PDF).

Your check should be made payable to West Sound PAWS and, to ensure that it is properly credited, must be accompanied by a donation form (PDF). Please mail checks to West Sound PAWS at the following address:

West Sound PAWS
P.O. Box 10811
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Monthly gifts are a year-round support program.

Sponsor : $10.00/month
Investor : $12.50/month
Supporter : $25.00/month
Partner : $50.00/month
Sustainer : $100.00/month
Patron : $250.00/month
Benefactor : $500.00/month
Champion : $1,000.00/month

Many companies will make a matching gift to West Sound PAWS when one of their employees makes a donation. To find out if your company has such a program, please check with your human resources department or benefits coordinator. Our EIN is 91-0952064. Legal Name: Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Bainbridge Island. DBA West Sound PAWS.

Residents of Bainbridge Island please look for Red Envelopes arriving in your mailboxes in October. Look for West Sound PAWS (Formerly PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap), #213 to designate your gift and assist stray, injured, and abused animals in YOUR community. Remember One Call for All is a year-round program and available to non-island residents as well. Visit onecallforall.org/p-a-w-s-of-bainbridge/.

Donate to the animals at West Sound PAWS through your employer’s giving campaign in the fall, and watch the tremendous impact your payroll-deduction gifts have on the lives of animals throughout the year.

Washington State Combined Fund Drive

For active and retired public employees of Washington State and Washington State Higher Education Institutions – www.cfd.wa.gov – Charity Code: 1479314.

Boeing Employees

From your computer at work, logon to Total Access and choose the “My Community Giving” tab. Follow the instructions for designated giving and input “Progressive Animal Welfare Society of Bainbridge Island”.

Microsoft Employees

Go to the company’s intranet site. Click “Give Now” and search for Progressive Animal Welfare Society of Bainbridge Island, and then submit your pledge online. Select the “Match” link to submit a matching gift request.

United Way Campaigns

If your employer’s campaign is through the United Way, write in “Progressive Animal Welfare Society of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap” in the donor designation area of your form.

King County Employees

Designate your gift to PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap – Agency ID #9287.

Propel Insurance

Other employers who provide Matching Gifts for employee donations – download the PDF.

For More Information

If your employer’s campaign is not listed here, or for more specific instructions on how to give through your program, please contact your human resources department. West Sound PAWS (Formerly PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, EIN 91-0952064.

Honoring a pet or person’s memory or achievements is a wonderful way to celebrate their lives. You can preserve their successes or legacy by supporting the work of West Sound PAWS . Upon making an honorary or memorial donation, a representative will be notified of the contribution you made in their loved one’s name. Please provide the name and contact information where you would like the acknowledgement sent. Honorary or Memorial gifts can be made online or via check.

West Sound PAWS can accept stock and security transfers as a gift, which can help you avoid possible capital gains tax on your dividends. Stock and security transfers are very simple with a few pieces of information. Please contact your broker and have them transfer the stock or security to West Sound PAWS.

Trade Company Name-Edward Jones

Financial Advisor-John Baggett
DTC #0057
Account #467-14591-1-5
Account Name: West Sound PAWS (Formerly Progressive Animal Welfare Society PAWS of Bainbridge Island)

Once that is complete – please CONTACT US! Let us know by e-mailing paws@westsoundpaws.org to inform West Sound PAWS that you have authorized a stock or security transfer.

You may make a gift directly to West Sound PAWS from your IRA that helps satisfy your required minimum distribution. The amount you transfer does not count as income for the year. Make your gift by December 1. Your giving goes farther! If you have questions, call Shaine Schramling, Director of Finance & Operations, 206-940-5916.

Our EIN is 91-0952064. Mailing address is West Sound PAWS, PO Box 10811, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110