November 2004
PAWS
People Helping
Animals
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Lynnwood WA, 98046
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15305 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Welcome to the Return Edition of PAWS People Helping Animals
People Helping Animals is one of several e-mail newsletters that PAWS
sends each month to bring you news about animals and the people who
love them. After a two-year hiatus, it will again grace your email
inbox the first Thursday of each month. What will you find each month
in People Helping Animals? You'll get the latest news from PAWS: what
special animals were adopted, invitations to upcoming events, and
interesting stories about the wild animals in our care. So welcome back
and read on!
A Sticky Mess
After receiving word of a large oil spill in Dalco Passage this
October, the PAWS Wildlife Center immediately prepared its hospital
facility to provide emergency care for oiled wildlife. One of the
victims, a Western grebe, was first stabilized by a Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife oil response unit before being moved to
PAWS where he underwent a complex cleaning process by the trained PAWS
response team. 
After a thorough cleaning, the staff reintroduced whole fish to the
grebe and then placed him in an indoor, enclosed pool where he
furiously preened his feathers to rebuild the waterproofing crucial to
survival in an aquatic environment.
The staff continued to give the grebe proper nutrition to restore his
weight, then re-acclimated him to the natural elements in an outdoor
pool and monitored him closely to ensure successful waterproofing. At
the end of this rehabilitation process, the grebe was given a clean
bill of health. It was time for him to go home. On October 25th, the
grebe was released back into the chilly Puget Sound waters where he
belonged-free as a bird should be.
Read more about the PAWS Wildlife Center.
Home for the Holidays
More families look to bring a new furry companion into their lives
during the holidays than any other time of the year. That's why PAWS
has again joined thousands of other shelters across the country for the
"Home for the Holidays" campaign. Between November 8th and January 2nd,
PAWS hopes to place 500 homeless dogs and cats into new, permanent
loving homes.
PAWS encourages people to look to their local animal shelter for a new
friend instead of a pet store or a breeder. The animals in our care are
healthy, well adjusted and desperately looking for a second chance. (See some of the dogs and cats available for adoption
at PAWS.) Our highly skilled adoption advisors act as personal
matchmakers to help adopters find special companions who will fit
perfectly into their lifestyles. The PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in
Lynnwood and Cat City in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood are open
everyday except Mondays and major holidays. See hours and directions. Give a homeless animal a home for the holidays!
Helping Friends of Another Kind
Normally, the PAWS on-site spay and neuter clinic sees dogs and cats
come through its doors. But by the end of this week, 20 guinea pigs
will have been spayed or neutered by clinic staff. Why the change in
species? One of PAWS' partners in animal rescue, the Best Little
Rabbit, Rodent and Ferret House (BLRRFH), received 55 guinea pigs who
were rescued from neglect in California. To prevent this number from
growing, PAWS provided some spay and neuter surgeries and may help with
more if needed. (Read more about the benefits of spaying and neutering your pet.)
This is just one example of how PAWS collaborates with many
organizations and individuals to make a better world for animals. If
you are interested in adopting one of these charming guinea pigs, visit
the BLRRFH website at www.RabbitRodentFerret.org or call 206/365-9105.
It's the season to be thankful, so on behalf of all the animals at
PAWS, thank you for your continued support of our mission to advocate
for animals through education, legislation and direct care. Without
you, none of our lifesaving work would be possible. Happy Thanksgiving!
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