The Meadowdale High School Key Club offered thanks to community members for their generous contributions to the March 26 PAWS fundraiser at the high school. “You have helped so many animals, and our local PAWS of Lynnwood sincerely appreciated your donations in service and support,” said Meadowdale Key Club adviser Jenae Kirby.
The Meadowdale High School Key Club and the Edmonds Kiwanis are collecting pet food, treats, comfort and care items Saturday, March 26 to support PAWS of Lynnwood. Donations are invited at the drive-up event, which runs from noon-4 p.m. at the main entrance of Meadowdale High School, 6002 168th St. S.W., Lynnwood. Acceptable items include:…
Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your…
Giving Tuesday is the day to remember – and support – the many non-profit organizations that make a difference in our community all year long. PAWS Lynnwood — in partnership with Wings of Rescue and New Beginnings of Merced, California — has added a special twist to this year’s Giving Tuesday as it turned the tables…
If you’re looking for a canine addition to your family, the Haus of Dogs is hosting a pop-up adoption/foster event at Walnut Street Coffee in Edmonds Saturday, Sept. 4. The event will run from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. It will feature rescue dogs — located in the coffee shop’s front patio area — who…
Good news for those who have been following the tale of the Lynnwood teen and the bearded dragon (which can be viewed here): No one came forward to claim the exotic animal found recently at the Mountlake Terrace disc golf course, so she gets to keep him. According to Jessica Briarmoon, her daughter Laurissa has…
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: A group of friends walks into a park to play frisbee golf and finds a live dragon. Lynnwood resident Jessica Briarmoon was playing frisbee golf along with her daughter and a group of friends on June 12 at the Terrace Creek disc golf course in Mountlake Terrace when…
At only five months old, Lynnwood resident Ellie Joy Myles might be a little young to be watching the show “Brooklyn 99” every night to fall asleep. Ellie, however is a puppy, so the rules are different for her. The fluffy, happy Pembroke Welsh Corgi of Lynnwood is in the running for America’s Favorite Pet. The…
AXIS Pharmacy Northwest is proud to announce that Dr. Victoria Wang of VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital in Seattle, Washington has been named “Vet of the Month” for January 2021. Dr. Wang was nominated for “Vet of the Month” by one of her loyal patients, who wrote: “Dr. Wang is incredibly compassionate, offering a range of…
The hoidays can pose particular risks for your pets. Keep them safe with these tips from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine: Stocking stuffers and pet treats If your dog received a stocking full of pet treats, make sure he doesn’t gobble them all up at once, making them hard…
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The Tuesday morning sun was barely up in Lynnwood when a large van painted with happy dog and cat faces pulled into the Lynnwood PAWS center with a very special cargo. Operated by New Beginnings of Merced, Calif., the van is part of the group’s mission to reduce the number of pets being euthanized…
Creating dedicated areas within your home where your pet can eat, sleep and bathe tells them they are just as much a member of the family as everyone else. A built-in eating area beneath the kitchen counter, a custom napping nook under the stairs, or a washing station in the mud room are popular home…
AXIS Pharmacy Northwest is proud to announce Dr. Kathryn Mattick of Cats Exclusive in Shoreline, Washington as its September 2020 “Vet of the Month.” Dr. Mattick graduated from the Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and joined Cats Exclusive in 2011. In addition to working with cats, Dr. Mattick also has experience in animal…
AXIS Pharmacy Northwest is pleased to announce that the honoree of the “Vet of the Month” for August 2020 is Chelsea Tripp of BARC (Bridge Animal Referral Center) in Edmonds, Washington. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Zacharia of Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital, who was our “Vet of the Month” for June 2020. Dr. Tripp has…
Axis Pharmacy Northwest is excited to introduce a new feature highlighting our friends in the veterinary community. Each month, we will be putting a spotlight on the “Vet of the Month” as a way to show our appreciation for all of the amazing hard work and dedication that our local veterinarians, veterinary clinics and hospitals…
The Lynnwood-based PAWS animal shelter is holding a week-long virtual fundraising auction in lieu of its annual gala, which had to be canceled. “Animals don’t know there’s a pandemic,” says PAWS CEO Heidi Wills. Because the need is great especially during the busy baby animal season — and because the spring fundraising gala had to…
Pet owners everywhere always want to provide the best care possible for their best friends. When it comes to pharmaceuticals, veterinarians are well aware that pet owners sometimes face unique challenges when it comes to medicating their companions. One such challenge is making sure that the treatments and medications they are giving their pets are…
Happy National Pet Month! Did you know that 94% of pet owners say their animal pal makes them smile more than once a day? Pets are a big part of our world at Axis Pharmacy Northwest – for both employees and our business! You see, we work with veterinarians from around the region to provide…
With $72 billion spent in the U.S. on pet food alone in 2018, it’s clear that we love our dogs and cats, and we want to keep them safe and healthy. Now, more pet owners are asking whether cats and dogs can get coronavirus, or whether they can they transmit it to us? After all,…
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project, a non-profit veterinary clinic in Lynnwood, just completed its 125,000th surgery. The clinic has been operating since 1997, and provides free or low-cost neutering services. The lucky feline was a feral community cat named “Milo,” who was brought to the clinic by his caretaker Mary. As a feral cat, Milo does…
Local non-profit pet thrift store Bella’s Voice is seeking community donations for pet food and supplies, with the goal of supporting local pet owners who are homeless. Bella’s Voice accepts pet food and pet supplies year around. Community members are invited to drop off donations during the store’s regular business hours — 9 a.m.-7 p.m….
Local non-profit pet thrift store Bella’s Voice is seeking community donations for pet food and supplies, with the goal of supporting local pet owners who are homeless. Bella’s Voice accepts pet food and pet supplies year around. Community members are invited to drop off donations during the store’s regular business hours — 9 a.m.-7 p.m….
Gather your friends and furry companions and register at PAWSwalk.net for the 28th annual PAWSwalk at Seattle’s Warren G. Magnuson Park on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you’re a proud pet parent or just an animal lover, now is the time to register for this Fido- and family-friendly event to raise funds…
Even with windows open and water available, the inside of a vehicle on an 80-degree day can rise to over 100 degrees within minutes. Animals become stressed very quickly. The Lynnwood Police Department reminds residents to keep their animals at home and to plan their trips carefully when animals are in vehicles — and to avoid…
About nine years ago Peggy decided that she needed a dog named Winston. We didn’t know any dogs named Winston, and I wasn’t in favor of being a pet owner, but somehow we ended up at a rescue pup adoption event. Things like this happen around Peggy. There must have been a couple of dozen…
