About Us
PAWS of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap advocates, educates, and provides direct services to nurture the bond of companionship between pets and their people, for the health and well-being of both.
In 1975, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was founded. Since that time, PAWSBINK has become a thriving, vital presence on Bainbridge Island and in North Kitsap. Through education, awareness, and financial aid, PAWSBINK is realizing its vision of reducing pet overpopulation and the unnecessary euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals whilst facilitating responsible, caring relationships between people and their pets.
Today PAWSBINK is a professionally-managed, community-supported organization serving all North Kitsap communities. Our staff works side-by-side with PAWSBINK volunteers to manage all aspects of our work.
Meet Our Team
PAWSBINK’s evolution has fully embraced the community spirit and love of companion animals with which it was established. From early notions of pet rescue and adoption, to assistance for pet owners in need, PAWSBINK has grown to provide a broad range of programs and services. In every way, from pet adoption to a long-standing commitment to reducing pet overpopulation, PAWS of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap has answered the community’s call.
Our Board of Directors includes animal lovers, business and community leaders from throughout North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, who not only steer organization policy, but also actively participate in every PAWSBINK function.
Meet Our Board Members
Going forward, the Board seeks assistance from steadfast animal lovers to shore up its programs with fully sustainable economic support. Since 1975, PAWS of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap has always been there to answer the call of “pets and their people.” We hope you’ll join us in preparing PAWSBINK to answer the call for the next 40 years, as well.