Washington Wildlife Center Raises Millions for Rescues

Hundreds of injured eagles, orphaned bear cubs, and sick otters are getting a second chance at life thanks to a major funding boost for Washington's largest wildlife sanctuary.

PAWS Wildlife Center in Snohomish has raised millions of dollars through a partnership with Colossal.org, the organization behind "America's Favorite Pet." The funds support the center's 25-acre rehabilitation campus, which treats hundreds of threatened and endangered species each year.

May is Endangered Species Month, highlighting animals struggling to survive and the teams working to protect them. PAWS operates an emergency hospital and specialized recovery facilities designed specifically for wildlife rehabilitation.

The center treats sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals from across the Pacific Northwest. From emergency care to long-term recovery, the facility gives creatures their best shot at returning to their natural habitats.

The Ripple Effect

This funding surge means more than just expanded facilities. Every dollar invested in wildlife rehabilitation strengthens the entire ecosystem, protecting biodiversity that benefits all Pacific Northwest residents.

When rehabilitation centers have proper resources, they can accept more emergency cases and provide longer recovery times. That translates directly into more animals successfully returned to the wild, where they continue their roles in healthy ecosystems.

PAWS Senior Director of Outreach Andi Anderson and CEO Harrison Edell recently shared behind-the-scenes looks at how the fundraising support is transforming their capacity to help wildlife across the region.

The investment couldn't come at a more critical time, as habitat loss and climate change put increasing pressure on wildlife populations throughout Washington and Oregon.