West Sound PAWS (Formerly PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap)

I came in with my family and really felt like we were turned away because of my twins. There wasn't any direction to what was recommended for us and mentioned we most likely won't get one in Kingston either. It felt weird and had an awkward feel to the people working there. There were no offers to show cats and could feel the energy being off. It felt like we were unwanted. We went to the Humane Society instead and adopted one.

Our family adopted an older cat from Paws of Bainbridge. We are very happy with our decision to adopt, the cat we adopted is 15 years old and still plays and purrs like a kitten. We liked her name so we never changed it, her name is Cleo Patra. She loves her new home and has put on a few pounds since her adoption, November 6, 2021. We have no other pets, except for Cleo so she’s thriving and we are spoiling her like an only child.

I can’t hype the team here up enough. They made the adoption process so smooth and helped me through every step. Shout out to Nicole for being just so kind. So happy with my new kitty, thank you Paws!

The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the tendencies and temperaments of their cats. They don’t mind if you just want to come in to visit rather than adopt and if you want to adopt you’re free to get to know any cat you like so long as you sanitize your hands between cats. It was such a pleasant experience and we found a sweetie to take home right away, then even lent us a carrier as we didn’t bring ours. We’d been looking for a while with no luck and didn’t think we’d need it, but PAWS had him the whole time! They send you home with a little baggies of food and the adoption process is very easy and simple. It’s even more cost effective to adopt here than the Kitsap humane society. Once our new baby settles in we will definitely be coming back for the next new family members

I came into PAWS in July to look at the cats available for adoption. I was able to pet all of the cats and quicky realized that Toonces was the cat that I wanted (loving, playful and beautiful). I looked around at other shelters but none I stuck out like him. I scheduled a meet and greet for him with Savannah, who was working that day. The meet and greet was successful. I filled out the paperwork and they loaned me a pet carrier to get him home. All of Toonces shots were up to date and I even got sent home with some food and one of his blankets. I also appreciate that PAWS pays for their first veterinary appointment. I didn't meet any staff except for Savannah, but she was wonderful. Savannah was very kind, talkative and helpful throughout the process.