More Ways to Help:

Foster Care
Save a life, foster a kitten!  Every year hundreds of lives are saved through PAWS Foster Care Program.  You and your parent or guardian can take part in this fun and exciting program by providing temporary care for young or sick animals in your home.  This is a great way to provide Direct care for animals, and it helps so many little ones who need tender loving care!  You will need a parent or guardian to attend a Foster Care Orientation with you.  To join our growing team of foster care providers, please check out the foster care page at PAWS.org, e-mail the This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or call 425.787.2500 x822 for more information.

Participate in PAWSwalk
PAWSwalk is our biggest event and fundraiser, occurring every fall to help raise money to care for the animals. You can fundraise with the help of your family, friends and school, and then walk in the event (and bring your dog if you have one), or you can volunteer for important duties like helping people along the route or setting up. To participate in PAWSwalk, you will need a parent or guardian to accompany you. To learn more, including the date and how to sign-up, visit PAWSwalk or call 425.787.2500 x833 for more information.

Youth Work Party Team
If you are 10 years or older, you are invited to join the Youth Work Party Team with a parent or guardian. By joining, you and your parent or guardian will be added to our e-mail list to be notified of upcoming work party projects at PAWS. Work parties are scheduled based on our needs and the time of year. If you are interested, e-mail the Humane Educator at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , or call 425.787.2500 x258 and we will add you to our e-mail list.

School Service Projects & Community Service
If you would like to receive credit from PAWS for a school service project or community service, you must submit a completed Youth Service Projects form. PAWS does not have volunteer positions for youth under 18 years old, however, you may want to consider one of the projects listed above under Help Animals From Home, or Foster Care. For more information and to request a form, e-mail the This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or call 425.787.2500 x258.

If you wish to work directly with animals, please see the section below for a list of organizations that may have youth volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Directly with Animals
If you want hands-on volunteer work with animals, the organizations below may have volunteer opportunities for youth. Please contact these organizations directly to find out more.

• Best Little Rabbit, Rodent and Ferret House
• Everett Animal Shelter 
• Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
• Pasado's Safe Haven
• Pigs Peace Sanctuary
• Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter
• Sarvey Wildlife Center

Thanks again for your interest in PAWS and helping animals. Share your ideas with your parents and grab a few friends to join you in helping make a difference for animals.