Featured Charity: PAWS of Grays Harbor

PAWS of Grays Harbor is the largest no-kill animal shelter in Grays Harbor County. PAWSGH was established as a nonprofit in 1973, and each year helps more than 3,000 animals. In addition to rescue, adoption, and humane education, PAWSGH also provides numerous services to the community, including low-cost spay/neuter, Community Care (vaccines, flea treatments, grooming services at discounted rates), and a free Pet Food Pantry (which has already given away over 1,000 pounds of food thus far this year).

Rescue and Adoption

PAWSGH provides safe, loving care for cats and dogs until they can be united with family. No matter how long it takes to find the perfect forever home, the animals are welcome to stay with PAWSGH. From frisky kittens to mellow senior cats, from excitable puppers to couch potato doggos, PAWSGH helps animals and people forge a lifetime bond.

Community Involvement

PAWSGH wants to keep dogs and cats safe not only at the shelter, but also in the community. Humane Education is a key component of PAWSGH’s mission — because better educated pet owners are more responsive pet owners. As well, many folks in the community are struggling financially, and PAWSGH wants to make certain their pets have the best care possible, which is part of the Community Care philosophy. Flea treatments, de-worming pills, vaccines, nail trims, and even pet baths are all available at steeply discounted rates for everyone. Healthy pets are happy pets! PAWSGH also operates a Pet Food Pantry that is on pace to distribute over 2,000 pounds of nutritious, high-quality pet food for free to members of the community in 2021.

Teamwork — Because Every Animal Matters

PAWSGH houses dogs and cats but doesn’t shy away from helping other animals in need. Last April, Seattle’s Animal Shelter requested help from PAWSGH in finding forever homes for some of the 270+ rabbits they had rescued from a terrible hoarding situation. PAWSGH, with the assistance of multiple partners — including the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds and the local 4-H and FFA groups — was able to care for them until they were all successfully adopted to loving homes.

Contact

For more information about PAWSGH and our innovative programs for animals and the people who love them, visit our website at PAWSGH.org. You can view adoptable animals, read some of our uplifting success stories, or find out ways to help through volunteering or donating.