Please join us at The Hair Ball: An All-Ages Drag Brunch with Sotonya at Skal House Pub in Poulsbo. Sunday, November 15, 2026. Doors open at 11am, event begins at noon (a Resting Brunch Face production). All ages are welcome, and the event benefits West Sound PAWS. Cost to attend is $25 for adults, $10…
Interested in learning more about West Sound PAWS and other amazing nonprofit organizations? Join us at Discover Kingston on Monday, September 28th at the Village Green in Kingston from 4 – 7 pm AND Saturday, October 3rd at the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center in Winslow from 10 am – 1 pm! Learn about our…
There is still time to join us as we read Etna by Paul Yoon. Each week you’ll receive discussion prompt and activities inspired by the book. Please reach out to Kim for more details (kim@westsoundpaws.org).
Join Our Summer Book Club! We’re excited to announce our summer read: If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura. We will officially begin reading on July 7, 2026. Throughout the summer, we’ll share weekly discussion prompts, thought-provoking questions, and a few fun activities inspired by the book. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting…
Please join us as we dive into Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl by Stacey O’Brien. We will officially start reading on Monday, April 20th! We will have weekly prompts, questions, and a few Zoom meetings to discuss the book! If you are interested in more details, contact Kim kim@westsoundpaws.org.
Step into an evening of magic at the West Sound PAWS Pet Gala — Enchanted Tails! Taking place earlier than usual on Saturday, March 28, this special night promises charm, compassion, and celebration. Get your tickets now—we can’t wait to welcome you. The Pet Gala – Enchanted Tails will feature an exciting array of auction…
As we close out another incredible year, we can’t help but reflect on how much we’ve accomplished together — and how much heart this community brings to every challenge. Your year-end gift will keep families and pets together, provide lifesaving medical care, and make sure every animal in our community has a chance to thrive.
In January, we will start our third book club! The book is Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America’s Forgotten People and Pets, by Carol Mithers. We hope that you will join us to read this incredible story about Lori Wise.
Come celebrate Lucky Cat Day with West Sound PAWS! We will be discussing our latest book read, We’ll Prescribe You a Cat, painting Lucky Cats, AND feasting on homemade dumplings! Please purchase a ticket soon! There are only a few tickets left and we want you to join us! Register with this link or use the QR…
August 1st, West Sound PAWS launches its first book club! If you love reading and cats, you will want to join us as we dive into the late summer read of Syou Ishida’s We’ll Prescribe You a Cat! You might want to order your copy of the book soon from any of our local bookstores, including Eagle Harbor…
Give us a wave this July 4th as we join the Bainbridge community in celebrating Independence Day at the parade! We will be showcasing our new banner! The parade starts at 1 pm!
Please join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for THE PET GALA – Celebrating 50 years of PAWS! From 5:30-9pm at the beautiful Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. Formal attire, silent and live auctions, live music, games, appetizers, dinner, and more.
Please join us in celebrating PAWS of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap’s 50th anniversary at the Lynwood Theatre on Bainbridge Island Saturday, March 22 at 11:30 am.
Please join the Kitsap Library and PAWS at the Pleasant Beach Adoption Center on Monday, February 24, 2025 for a special afternoon (2 – 4 pm) reading to our beloved felines!
Please join us and for a tasty dinner by Chef Nancy Travis with new and familiar friends benefiting our Spay/Neuter Program. YUM! Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 5:30pm-7pm at Bainbridge BARN,
Join us anytime between 12 – 8 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at eleven winery to support our programs at PAWS of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap. There will be live music from 2 – 5 pm!
Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 3pm-6pm at Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club 9-hole golf scramble includes cart, games, prizes and taco bar dinner! 2:30pm check in, 3pm shot gun start If you don’t play golf, but want to come to the “pawty”, this year there are “dinner only” tickets available. Register Now!
Sending a big thank you to all our community event sponsors, business, and individual donors and all those who attended this year’s Gala to dine, dance, and raise their paddles to help more pets and people right here in our community – we would not be here without you!
Like many seniors, Linda lives alone and does not have a lot of daily company. Also like many seniors, she has faced scary health situations, including cancer and lupus, which had drained her resources. She lost her home and her car. Oliver, her PALS dog, has been a huge bright spot through these challenges, staying…
Cold and alone late one winter night, a good Samaritan found an elderly Siamese cat while walking in a park. She was so emaciated she was unable to walk. They transported her to Animal Emergency and Trauma Center in Poulsbo where she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, kidney issues and had an open sore on her…
A poor little kitten stuck in a urine drenched box is how Lady Gray arrived at North Beach PAWS. She came to us through our transport program. When other rescues around Western Washington have overpopulation issues, we will help by transferring them into our adoption program as space is available. Lady Gray had several challenges…
Thanks to a grant from the Petfinder Foundation, Clawdius was able to have live-saving surgery. He had suspicious changes in the membranes around his leg bone indicating cancer, and had his rear leg amputated. Clawdius is recovering in a foster home and is making great strides as a 3-legged cat.
When Joey was facing cancer, his family was facing financial hardship. After spending his whole life as a loving companion, the diagnosis left the family with tough choices. Thank to assistance from PAWS for veterinary care like pain control, Joey was able to enjoy extra months of quality life with his people, and they were…
Dave and his son needed to move into a new apartment immediately. They had signed the lease but found out with little time to spare that the apartment wouldn’t be ready for several weeks. They scrambled to find temporary housing but none would allow their cat Hermione. PAWSBINK’s Safe Harbor program provided Hermione with care…
Smokey the cat’s story begins with exploring in his home’s garage where he fell into an open container of motor oil. His owner rushed him to Tender Touch Animal Hospital in Kingston. Tender Touch and PAWSBINK collaborate often so the staff there knew we had a Veterinary Assistance for Owned Animals program. They contacted PAWSBINK…
In July Zeus’s life became a horror story. While playing outside, this family’s beloved pet, one-year old Zeus, was shot with 98+ bird shot pellets from a 12 gauge shotgun by the family’s neighbor. The family rushed him to Animal Emergency and Trauma Center where they learned he would not survive surgery to have the…
The beginning of Tessa’s story is unknown, much like many of the pets who come to PAWS through our KitsapLostPets.org program. Tessa’s happy ending began when she was found by a good Samaritan on the side of the road. She was brought to one of our partner community vets with injuries, most likely from being…
A earthquake strikes your town. A flood destroys your home. You’ve made it through safely, but what about your pets? Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe, so the best…
Kitten season is here and we can always use more great foster families. Foster commitments range from 2 weeks to 2 months and vet care and food are provided. If you would like to help save feline families like these please contact our volunteer coordinator to get started – email Volunteer@PAWSBINK.org to learn more.
Are you joining PAWS in Vegas this year? June 3 5:30-11pm at the Clearwater Casino and Resort, PAWS is traveling to Vegas in style. We’ll start with a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres during the silent auction. Be sure to look for those show girls selling raffle tickets and a Game wheel of prizes. Then…
“I wanted to thank you for helping me with the cost to get Bella spayed and helping me with her bloodwork and medication she needed for her high liver enzymes. It truly helped in many ways. She currently is 100% healed from her surgery but her liver enzymes are still a battle at this time…
Janine was adopted through PAWS last spring. A charming, social girl, Janine enjoys making new friends. This led to trouble for her when one day she hopped into a strangers car! Luckily when they discovered their hitch-hiker, these good samaritans stopped at a local vet clinic. What could have turned into a harrowing ordeal, instead…
This year PAWS expanded our very successful PALS Placement program to include placing senior dogs with low income senior citizens looking to share their lives with a canine companion. Mary and Max are one such pair. Working with one of our partner rescues, we were able to place Max, an older Boston Terrier with Mary…
Chuck and Syndie are an older couple. Their children and grandchildren are grown and gone and now they share their small HUD apartment with Fancy, a poodle who keeps them young. Chuck writes: “It is just us against the world now. We live on our Social Security, and because we don’t have any flexible income,…
At Pleasant Beach PAWS facility Cost: $20 cash or check only at door. Must sign up before attending. Class size limited. This class will introduce you to the traditional Japanese system of Reiki and how it can benefit animals. Class is for those wanting to deepen their relationship with animals and learn practical ways to…
PAWS is hosting Stock Talk with Christy Givans of Edward Jones on Thursday, March 30 from 6:30-7:30pm also at the Marge Williams Conference Center. This class will talk about the ease and advantages of donating stock to non-profit organizations like PAWS. We hope you will attend this very informative class.
March 20 6:30-8 PM. Presented by PAWS and Kitsap Legal Services – learn about the ins and outs of renting a home or apartment when you have pets. Includes information about Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals. Marge Williams Center – 221 Winslow Way West, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110
Was dumping the clunker one of your New Year’s Resolutions? We can help! v-Dac is a free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductible donation benefiting PAWS, get started today! http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=910952064 Want to donate by phone? Just call 877-999-8322 to get started.
YOU CAN HELP PAWS EARN DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD! Fred Meyer donates over $2 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works: • Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking…
Looking to lose a few of those holiday pounds? Here is what one person posted about the Walk For A Dog app- “I love using the app, and have actually lost 32 lbs. and 5 inches off my waist by walking my dogs. I promote you every chance I get! Thank you 😊” —Kimberly, via…
Did Santa bring you some real doozies this year? Remember you can re-gift those duds by selling them on eBay and donating the proceeds to PAWS by using eBay Giving Works!
It happened in an instant. What started out as a nice evening walk after dinner with their five dogs turned into a nightmare for Wendy & Craig. They saw a flash of fur come from behind a tree and then heard the terror filled screams of Bruno, their chi-weenie rescue dog, who was struggling to…
What do you get when you pair a senior citizen who lives alone and who is a life-long beagle fan, with an older beagle boy who was languishing in rescue? A match made in heaven! As part of our PALS Placement Program, Michael and Herc had a meet and greet one sunny afternoon and it…
When Katherine found herself suddenly hospitalized, her first worry turned to her beloved kitty, Jewel. With no family in the area, she had no one to help care for her cat while she dealt with her health issues. Thanks to PAWS’ Safe Harbor Program, we were able to take Jewel to our cat sanctuary and…
Alone and cold, three kittens, less than a month old, were dumped on the PAWS Kingston Adoption Center’s doorstep. The note said, “Help! Mama left them.” Someone had tucked their Sherpa pullover in a cardboard box and abandoned the kittens before our facility was even open. Who knows how long they had sat out in…
PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap is supported entirely by private contributions. The overwhelming majority of our contributions are from individuals just like you, who support our mission to protect and re-home homeless, abused and abandoned animals. Without your support, our ability to provide the highest level of care for these pets would not be possible. Please donate to PAWS through the One Call for All Campaign this year.
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