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About PAWS Wildlife Center
As development encroaches on wildlife habitat, PAWS' nationally recognized wildlife program rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned animals, returns them to the wild, and educates people about peaceful coexistence with wildlife. PAWS operates one of the largest rehabilitation centers and hospitals for wildlife in the Pacific Northwest.
The staff of 12 includes wildlife rehabilitators, a wildlife veterinarian, veterinary technician, a volunteer manager, a receptionist, and a biologist. The staff is increased to 16 in the busy summer months and supported year-round by a large, well-trained team of volunteers assisting with animal care, transport and special projects. Wildlife rehabilitation interns and veterinary student externs also spend time training and working at the center. Our center has cared for more than 97,000 wild animals of more than 200 species since 1981. Each year we see between 2,500 and 4,000 animals of 170 species admitted to the center for care.
PAWS holds permits from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are members of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA), the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) and the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA). PAWS was integral in the creation of the Washington Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (WWRA) and remains active in the association today.
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About PAWS Wildlife
