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To give at-risk animals a second chance at life by providing medical care, training, and loving forever homes.

We strive to save as many lives as possible and put an end to animal abuse, abandonment and neglect. Our goal is to reduce shelter overpopulation, needless euthanasia, owner surrenders and the number of stray animals who roam our streets by promoting spaying and neutering, responsible pet ownership, and pet retention.

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Non Profit All Animal Rescue based in Orange County CA.
Saving at-risk animals by giving them a second chance at life 🐾

POV: When you're done with an adoption consultatio

POV: When you're done with an adoption consultation and you realize that 4 kittens were abandoned outside of the store you're holding an adoption event in a cardboard box with a FREE sign. We coukd not leave them. Meet Mozzarella, Colby, Havarti and Brie. They are about 6 weeks old. #abandoned #rescued

We need all the help we can get. Please consider donating towards their care by donating to Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate

Pay Pal or Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org

Venmo: @PPITSRescue

We thank you in advance!

We are so happy to be able to welcome Baby Bandit

We are so happy to be able to welcome Baby Bandit to our rescue. Bandit is a 14-week old English Bulldog puppy that was born with a cleft palate. We are in the process of scheduling his procedure and need all the help we can get.

If you would like to donate towards Bandit, please visit Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Bandit and our team, thank you!

Nothing better to annouce our first adoption of 20

Nothing better to annouce our first adoption of 2024 and two happy tails than to share their new social media page! Happy tails Jean and Rogue now @scribblesandswiftie

We encourage all of our adopters to share with us your social media pages too! We love getting your updates!

Happy tails Riley! One long road to adoption, but

Happy tails Riley! One long road to adoption, but it was the place she was destined to go! Her adopters fell in lo e with her when visiting their foster. We are so thankful that the adopters were patient through this long process and Riley stayed in the rescue until she could be spayed due to the distance.

Riley went home to a town in Arizona near the CA border, we typically don't do out of state adoptions, but will consider them provided that a home check can be done. Especially in these communities, where loving and caring adopters are not able to find pets due to their location.

Inquire within if you are interested in volunteering for helping us complete successful adoptions in remote areas.

URGENT FOSTER NEEDED! PLEASE HELP US! Sad news, T

URGENT FOSTER NEEDED! PLEASE HELP US!

Sad news, Trixie (Now Sammie) is getting returned to the rescue and we have only been given until tomorrow 2/20 to place her elsewhere and we dont have any fosters available. If you are able to take her in even temporarily, please inquire within.

We have an appointment for her to get her spayed on 2/28.

Any takers, please? We can't have her going to boarding.

Trixie is about 7-8 months old, crate trained, and knows some commands. She has been living amongst other dogs, but seems to no longer get along with her adopter's dog. We would prefer that she goes to a home as an only dog at this time until we can evaluate her and get her spayed.

If you can foster her, please apply via our rescue at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/foster

FUNDRAISER ANNOUCEMENT! Congratulations to Third Q

FUNDRAISER ANNOUCEMENT! Congratulations to Third Quarter Super Bowl 🏈 LVIII PPITS Squares winner Yankee Monje again! Good luck on the final one!

FUNDRAISER ANNOUCEMENT! Congratulations to the Sec

FUNDRAISER ANNOUCEMENT! Congratulations to the Second Quarter Super Bowl 🏈 LVIII PPITS squares winner Yankee Monje! Good luck on the remaining ones!

FUNDRAISER ANNOUCEMENT! No winners on the First Qu

FUNDRAISER ANNOUCEMENT! No winners on the First Quarter Super Bowl 🏈 LVIII PPITS squares! Good luck for the remaining ones!

Announcing our first intake of 2024! Welcome Indie

Announcing our first intake of 2024! Welcome Indie from Irvine Animal Shelter to our rescue. Her rescue was possible as we got contacted by a former adopter of ours who also volunteered to foster her. We will be posting her soon.

Indie needed rescue as she was suffering from fear an anxiety at the shelter. Christina her current foster is experienced with this personality trait. We are happy to report that Indie made her self right at home and is getting along great with PPITS alumni Midnight.

Wanna chance to win some cold, hard cash while mak

Wanna chance to win some cold, hard cash while making a difference in the lives of our furry friends?

Join our PPITS Super Bowl "Squares for Tails" 50/50 fundraiser!!
Get ready to score big for our four-legged friends in our "Squares for Tails" football fundraiser!

We've set up a fun and exciting football squares game, where each square purchased directly supports animals in need. It's an excellent chance for you to have some fun and win some money while making an impact on the lives of animals in need.

Here's how It Works:

STEP 1: Purchase your square - It's $20.00 per square. You may purchase via our donation page at:
https://donorbox.org/squares-for-tails-50-50-super-bowl...
or
Venmo - https://account.venmo.com/u/ppitsrescue
PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ppitsrescue

STEP 2: Head on over to our "Squares for Tails" page at https://www.cfsquares.com/game/?g=k0bsWJDl and select your square(s)! The fundraiser access code is PPITSSB

STEP 3: Watch the big game and see where your squares land on the grid.

STEP 4: See if you're the big 50/50 winner, all while helping us provide care and support for our rescued animals!

Every dollar raised goes directly towards medical care, shelter, and finding forever homes for our furry companions. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of rescuing and advocating for animals in need, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve.

Get in the Game: Ready to make a difference? Purchase your football squares now at https://donorbox.org/squares-for-tails-50-50-super-bowl... and be a part of our winning team!

We appreciate your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you in the game. Together, let's make this football fundraiser a WIN for animals in need!

❤️🐾🏈
Team PPITS

Today is a day of gratitude for our rescue. We are

Today is a day of gratitude for our rescue. We are also greatful to the many business partners that have joined us throughout the years and supported our mission. We want to give a special shout out to Dogma - Newport Coast Shopping Center , who partnered with us 10 years ago and was always reaching out to us with various in-kind donations. Thank you for your generous donation received today! We are in awe at your generosity!

Huge thanks to @galacticadvisors for you generous

Huge thanks to @galacticadvisors for you generous donation towards our rescued pets!

Happy New Year! And Happy Caturday! We have been q

Happy New Year! And Happy Caturday! We have been quiet while we geared for the New Year and closed our fiscal year, but we have continued our rescue activities. We are happy to report that thanks to those who donated generously in December, we are able to continue our cat colony mission in Paso Robles. This week, our volunteer trapped this girl who got spayed and her vaccinations. As part of our partner program with Woods Humane Society. We are also happy to announce that during the whole process, this girl turned out to be really sweet and will be on the road to adoption. Please inquire with us for more info if you are in the Paso-Atascadero area.

If you would like to donate to this important cause, please visit www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate

Huge thanks to all who attended our Santa Pics Fun

Huge thanks to all who attended our Santa Pics Fundraiser and Adoption event to our host @topdogbarkery and our sponsors @brightwatersbar. It was a very successful event. We made a photo album of our best Santa photos on our Facebook page. Go check it out!

Where are the fosters? We have been looking for mo

Where are the fosters? We have been looking for months for someone who could help us with Blaze, he is a wonderful dog without behavioral issues that needs a foster or as we like to call them godparent(s). He is just a big loving lug that was an emotional support animal for his former owners before he passed, who likes walks and to be active. We would love to place him with a foster or adopter for the holidays. Please help us!

We are ready! Come on down to our Magical Soiree c

We are ready! Come on down to our Magical Soiree celebrating 10 years of service to the Southern California community and our pets in need!

Join us tomorrow for our magical celebration! RSV

Join us tomorrow for our magical celebration!

RSVP here:
https://ppits10thanniversary.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=kOd5pLuWn49qlpOlCeARtl3vMnSIvibt

Last chance to RSVP and get your Magical Soiree fo

Last chance to RSVP and get your Magical Soiree for $15! RSVP here!

https://ppits10thanniversary.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=kOd5pLuWn49qlpOlCeARtl3vMnSIvibt

Did you get your tickets for our magical Soiree ye

Did you get your tickets for our magical Soiree yet?

https://ppits10thanniversary.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=kOd5pLuWn49qlpOlCeARtl3vMnSIvibt

PPITS is turning 10 this year! We would love you t

PPITS is turning 10 this year! We would love you to come celebrate on Thursday 12/7, 6 pm to 9 pm with us and the Wine Guy and the Wine Gal for a magical evening!

At 1009 Arroues, Fullerton, CA.

Get your tickets here! $15 ahead of time. $20 at the door!
https://ppits10thanniversary.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=WVpDxdJXH55QmylwuhOMVFxk5M5VOnn1

All proceeds from the event go towards our rescue pets and our rescue programs.

Today is the Day you have all been waiting for! We

Today is the Day you have all been waiting for! We look forward to seeing you all, our supporters, future volunteers, and fosters at our Fundraiser and Adoption Event 11 am to 2 pm @topdogbarkery in Huntington Beach. Come get your pet and children Pics with Santa, participate in our raffle, or enjoy a wonderful lunch at Brightwaters Restaurant and enjoy some wonderful wines from Rascal wines and support PPITS mission. Proceeds from the sales at the restaurant, and wines will go towards PPITS rescue programs and medical bills.

We look forward to seeing you all, our supporters,

We look forward to seeing you all, our supporters, future volunteers, and fosters at our Fundraiser and Adoption Event tomorrow, Dec. 2. @topdogbarkery. Come get your pet and children Pics with Santa, participate in our raffle, or enjoy a wonderful lunch at Brightwaters Restaurant and enjoy some wonderful wines from Rascal wines and support PPITS mission. Proceeds from the sales at the restaurant, and wines will go towards PPITS rescue programs and medical bills.

We look forward to see you there this Saturday!

We look forward to see you there this Saturday!

If you are wondering about where your donations go

If you are wondering about where your donations go when you donate to PPITS, your #givingtuesday donations go towards our spay and neuter programs like our partnership with Woods Humane Society in the Paso Robles Area. PPITS assists with covering the costs for these life-saving procedures and vaccinations for feral cats caught by volunteers in the community. If you would like to support these efforts, please donate today! A $25 donation provides vaccinations. A $50 donation provides them with the spay/neuter procedure.

Today, we are happy to announce that 2 kitties are getting this much needed care as part of this program. Please donate! Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate

Today is #givingtuesday If you're wondering what

Today is #givingtuesday
If you're wondering what other ways you can donate to PPITS besides our website Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate. You can donate Via PayPal and Zelle to donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
And Venmo to @PPITSRescue

Our rescue needs you now more than ever to help kitties like Meik, our forever hospice 😺. Meik is paralized from the waist down, and while he is a happy and active cat, he requires routine vet appointments to ensure his urinary system remains healthy. He also needs diapers and urinary care food to keep him healthy, happy, and in good "running" order. For that, we need your assistance. Please donate to PPITS. 100% of donations go towards our rescue programs and rescued animals.

Today is #givingtuesday If you're wondering what

Today is #givingtuesday
If you're wondering what other ways you can donate to PPITS. You can donate Via PayPal and Zelle to donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
And Venmo to @PPITSRescue

Our rescue needs you now more than ever to help dogs like Zuko, who is still waiting for his forever home. Zuko came to our rescue as an alleged healthy purebred dog that upon medical examination needed urgent care for untreated thyroid issues and epilepsy. While we are happy to report that he is doing great and has been ready for his forever home for a while, his care requires medication that we cannot provide without your assistance. Please donate to PPITS. 100% of donations go towards our rescue programs and rescued animals.

Our rescue needs your help now more than ever! Thi

Our rescue needs your help now more than ever! This #GivingTuesday?
We are raising money for Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps our rescued pets and allows us to help others that are in need.
This year, we would like to encourage you to setup a recurring donation via our website towards our rescue. Thank you in advance for your support.
Our mission is to give at-risk animals a second chance at life by providing medical care, training, and loving forever homes.
Become a rescue champion at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate

Our rescue needs your help now more than ever! Thi

Our rescue needs your help now more than ever! This #GivingTuesday?
We are raising money for Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps our rescued pets and allows us to help others that are in need.

This year, we would like to encourage you to setup a recurring donation via our website towards our rescue. Thank you in advance for your support.

Our mission is to give at-risk animals a second chance at life by providing medical care, training, and loving forever homes.

Become a rescue champion at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate

Blaze is still in URGENT need for a foster. The fa

Blaze is still in URGENT need for a foster. The family that has been caring for him is no longer able to care for him and we need to place him with a foster in the next few days. Blaze came to our rescue after his owner lost his life from drowning during the winter rain in LA. Blaze is a sweetheart who loves people, is good with kids, and would be a great walking partner. He is 5 yrs old, gets along with other dogs with proper introduction. No cats or small animals as he has prey drive. Please contact us at foster@pawprintsinthesand.org if you can help Blaze.
Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/foster

Happy tails Maggie! We are so happy that you found

Happy tails Maggie! We are so happy that you found your forever home with one of our fosters. Maggie came to us with her sister Daisy after her mom was suffering from a terminal disease. We were so glad that we were able to help them and had fosters available to step up. There are so many pets in our local shelters and in our rescue needing our help, but as a foster based rescue, we need your help.

For more info on fostering, DM us or visit our website Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/foster

Our rescue needs your help now more than ever! Thi

Our rescue needs your help now more than ever! This #GivingTuesday?
We are raising money for Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps our rescued pets and allows us to help others that are in need.

This year, we would like to encourage you to setup a recurring donation via our website towards our rescue. Thank you in advance for your support.

Our mission is to give at-risk animals a second chance at life by providing medical care, training, and loving forever homes.

Become a rescue champion at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate

PPITS needs your urgent help with fostering Luna.

PPITS needs your urgent help with fostering Luna. She has recently been returned to the rescue as her adopter is no longer able to physically care for her. Luna gets along with other dogs large and small and we hoped that she could be transferred from her adopter to another adopter, but it would be best if she went to another foster sooner than later. Luna is a bit insecure so she would do great in a home with other dogs with proper introduction and a foster that could show her the world. I'm really hoping that she can go to a new foster as soon as possible. Please help Luna, we have been extremely short on foster intakes and we can't do this without you. For those who are wondering, Luna is Zara's daughter. Please DM us for more info on Luna.

Sweetheart Silver is still looking for his forever

Sweetheart Silver is still looking for his forever home. Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

New dogs- especially those adopted straight out of

New dogs- especially those adopted straight out of the shelter require time and patience. Don’t be so quick to give up on them when they’re not prefect right off the bat!

You have a great dog there! Give it some time to realize it. 🙏🏻🐶

Happy National Cat Day from our rescue kitties! L

Happy National Cat Day from our rescue kitties!

Look at all the babies we have available for adoption and are wishing more than anything to have a home of their own!

Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

Happy tails Charlie! One of the dogs that we rescu

Happy tails Charlie! One of the dogs that we rescued with the most trauma we had ever seen. At the time of his rescue, we had not been informed of what this guy had gone through until a few weeks after we had had him. We started working with a trainer, but realized that his rehabilitation might take longer than expected, while we kept the hope that the right adopter would come along. Our prayers were answered and Charlie found an amazing home with doggy brothers and sisters and a mom with the right personality, experience and attitude to provide Charlie with what he needs. To say that we are over the moon doesn't even express how happy we are for this guy. (PS: We were not sure we would be able to get a pic like this because Charlie does not like to be held... We are so proud of his new mom!)

Blaze is in URGENT need for a foster or adopter. T

Blaze is in URGENT need for a foster or adopter. The family that has been caring for him is no longer able to keep him and we need to place him with a foster or adopter as soon as possible. Blaze came to our rescue after his owner lost his life from drowning during the winter rain in LA. Blaze is a sweetheart who loves people, is good with kids and would be a great walking partner. He is 5 yrs old, gets along with other dogs with proper introduction. No cats or small animals as he has prey drive. Please contact us at foster@pawprintsinthesand.org or adoptions@pawprintsinthesand.org if you can help Blaze.

GG is a healthy 9-year old shepherd mix that has b

GG is a healthy 9-year old shepherd mix that has been waiting for her forever home for over a year! We saved her from SBC and have worked really hard to gain her trust and she is ready for a loving home! #adoptme

Pumpkin's definitely feeling better than last week

Pumpkin's definitely feeling better than last week when we rescued her! #pumpkinseason #donate

We continue working on Pumpkin's rehabilitation. S

We continue working on Pumpkin's rehabilitation. She is doing well and working gaining weight. She has her vet appointment this coming Friday.
Would you please donate towards her care? We cannot do this without you!
Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate.

For a limited time, we have a crocodile (Gryffin),

For a limited time, we have a crocodile (Gryffin), a lobster(Bear)and a mermaid (Riley) for adoption! We also have your typical doggies, kitties and a pig waiting for their forever homes. Please send your applications via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

After 2 years, we are beyond ourselves with the an

After 2 years, we are beyond ourselves with the annoucement of Sookie's adoption! We could not be happier for her and her amazing family!

For a limited time, we have a crocodile (Gryffin),

For a limited time, we have a crocodile (Gryffin), a lobster(Bear)and a mermaid (Riley) for adoption! We also have your typical doggies, kitties and a pig waiting for their forever homes. Please send your applications via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

This one has been pending for a bit, but we are so

This one has been pending for a bit, but we are so excited to annouce Tony's adoption! We struggled to get this baby healthy, but after 3 months we were able to start his vaccinations and complete his adoption. His foster family fell in love with hism during the whole process and he stayed with the people he loves the most! Happy tails baby!

This bundle of joy was brought to our co-founder's

This bundle of joy was brought to our co-founder's front door steps today by a young man in her neighboorhood who found her on the street nearby. She is about 8-10 weeks and in good shape for a stray baby kitten except for coming in with some serious flea dirt and fleas and being underweight. After being brought in, she immediately proceeded to eat and got quite plump, so we decided to name her Pumpkin.

Our rescue has been seriously struggling with donations and we need help to cover her veterinary care and spay once she is old enough. We could not say no to taking her in.

Would you consider donating to her care. By visiting our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate or donating via PayPal or zelle at donations@pawprintsinthesand.org or via Venmo @PPITSRescue

Join us Sat. Oct 14, 11am-3pm at PETCO - Brea for

Join us Sat. Oct 14, 11am-3pm at PETCO - Brea for our Halloween Adoption Event & Fundraiser! Meet our amazing adoptables who will be decked out in their Halloween finest!!

In-kind food donations for dogs, cats, pig and cash donations are always welcome to sponsor our rescue programs and our medical bills. In-kind donations can be dropped off at the event. Monetary donations can be also sent via our website at pawprintsinthesand.org/donate/.

Join us Sat. Oct 14, 11am-3pm at PETCO - Brea for

Join us Sat. Oct 14, 11am-3pm at PETCO - Brea for our Halloween Adoption Event & Fundraiser! Meet our amazing adoptables who will be decked out in their Halloween finest!!

In-kind food donations for dogs, cats, and piggies, litter for kitties, and cash donations are always welcome to sponsor our rescue programs and our medical bills. In-kind donations can be dropped off at the event. Monetary donations can be also sent via our website at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Via PayPal or Zelle at: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Or via venmo to: @PPITSRescue

Come see us today at the Elvis Festival on Main St

Come see us today at the Elvis Festival on Main Street, in Garden Grove!
#elvisfestival #ppits

Today is Pitbull Awareness Day! Although our Rescu

Today is Pitbull Awareness Day! Although our Rescue's acronym PPITS just turned out to have PITS in it by chance, we have always been proud of it because we are huge advocates of the breed and promote the responsible adoption of these sweet and often misunderstood pets.

Most rescues don't take these guys in because they are prone to long adoption wait times, are so often neglected and abused that they require expensive medical treatment, behavioral modification and training to rehabilitate them into the wonderful pets we know they are.

While most have prescribed strong leaders as adopters, we have learned that to have successful adoptions for these guys, it comes to adequately pairing human and dog personalities. So often these guys have a huge need to bond to a human and that is what we look to find for our pittie pets for adoption.

While city and county governments have started to come a long way in allowing this breed back into their neighborhoods, there is so much left to do, which starts to basic dog ownership and if you have always wanted to save one of these guys, that is where you start!

We encourage our public to foster to get better acquainted with dog care and pittie care. In the meantime, we will continue to love the breed and advocate for them.

Bear and Blaze (2 first pics) are still waiting for their forever homes, but here are some of our alumni and temperament testing dogs in our rescue. Look how versatile this breed can be!
#pitbull #pitbullawarenessday

It's $5 Friday! What for you ask? To sponsor medi

It's $5 Friday!
What for you ask? To sponsor medical expenses and supply costs for the pets in our rescue and to sponsor our rescue programs for the cost of a cup of coffee!

We woukd like to provide Blaze with some much needed skin care, cover Rikey's expenses, and would like to save more pets currently on death row, but we can't do it without you!

Please consider sending your donations via PayPal or Zelle to donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Or via venmo to @PPITSRescue

Our rescued pets thank you! 😊

#5dollarfridays #donatetoday

Blaze is in URGENT for a foster. The family that h

Blaze is in URGENT for a foster. The family that has been caring for him is no longer able to care for him and we need to place him with a foster in the next few days. Blaze came to our rescue after his owner lost his life from drowning during the winter rain in LA. Blaze is a sweetheart who loves people, is good with kids and would be a great walking partner. He is 5 yrs old, gets along with other dogs with proper introduction. No cats or small animals as he has prey drive. Please contact us at foster@pawprintsinthesand.org if you can help Blaze.

It's $5 Friday! What for you ask? To sponsor medi

It's $5 Friday!
What for you ask? To sponsor medical expenses and supply costs for the pets in our rescue and to sponsor our rescue programs!

We just took back Griffyn (formerly Clark)back into our rescue and would like to save more pets currently on death row, but we can't do it without you!

Please consider sending your donations via PayPal or Zelle to donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Or via venmo to @PPITSRescue

Our pets thank you!

#5dollarfriday #donate

Join us on Sunday 10/1 12-4 pm as we join Speak Yo

Join us on Sunday 10/1 12-4 pm as we join Speak Your Truth Today (@speakyourtruth.today )wonderful event to bring awareness to domestic violence and the impact it has on its victims and their pets. PPITS will be on site with our pets available for adoption!

We would like to thank Ralphs (Kroeger Co.) and al

We would like to thank Ralphs (Kroeger Co.) and all the households that have chosen us over the years as their charity of choice and help us get much needed donations through The Kroeger Co Family of Stores community program.

If you have not heard about this before, we encourage you to link your rewards card to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue (ID#: LI512). The more rewards you get from shopping, the more donations our organization gets for our life saving programs.

#kroeger #ralphs

We will #neverforget

We will #neverforget

Happy tails Trixie! From being abandoned in the st

Happy tails Trixie! From being abandoned in the streets of Long Beach to joining her twin (but older) sister Frankie and very loving parents! These smiles say it all!

#adoptdontshop #americanbullylife #happytails

Happy National Dog Day from all of us ar Paw Print

Happy National Dog Day from all of us ar Paw Prints in the Sand! May your companions be happy, content and safe!

Happy tails Baby! Mama Baby joined our rescue afte

Happy tails Baby! Mama Baby joined our rescue after a good Samaritan found her pregnant tied to a pole. Baby delivered 8 puppies on Thanksgiving who were adopted earlier this year. Baby was left behind but after a few meets and greets, she was truly was waiting for the One!

Happy tails Gojo! This one has been a little while

Happy tails Gojo! This one has been a little while coming and we are so happy of him joining a beautiful family! Gojo came to our rescue with Blaze in early spring after his former owner passed away from drowning during our winter storms. We could have not asked for a happier ending for our boy!

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to our fri

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to our friends at Cook's Corner and all those affected in last night's tragic incident. @cookscornerbar

Can you say “spoiled?” Miss Phoebe, the once

Can you say “spoiled?”

Miss Phoebe, the once dog-aggressive, entropion-riddled wild child with a prolapsed uterus in SBC who didn’t have a snowball's chance in hell of survival in that shelter, now lives it up at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point.

We want her life!

Today's is our co-founder's Monica's birthday. To

Today's is our co-founder's Monica's birthday. To celebrate her special day please consider donating to our animals in need in her name!
Here are two of the many fosters she has taken in.

Let's show her how much her dedication to our rescue's mission means to us. Donations can be sent via our website Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Via PayPal or Zelle to donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
And Venmo to @PPITSRescue

Thanks so much!

These two, Bear on the right and Trixie on the lef

These two, Bear on the right and Trixie on the left, were having a blast playing at our adoption event last Saturday! Both are still looking for a forever home...

Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

😂😂 Who can relate?

😂😂 Who can relate?

Trixie at the vet...

Trixie at the vet...

Ha! Which cat are you? 🐱

Ha! Which cat are you? 🐱

We love updates like these! Some of y’all migh

We love updates like these!

Some of y’all might remember Hope, the horse that was found tied to a telephone pole out in the middle of nowhere in the high desert near Lancaster two days before Christmas in 2021.

After a lot of wrangling with the shelter and a local horse rescue,, trying to find a foster, and a hauler, the sun, moon, and stars came together.

The shelter allowed us to pull her the day after Christmas. We found an amazing foster and a very gracious hauler.

Hope had elf hoof and eyes so badly damaged and painful that we had to eventually have them removed.

We immediately had a farrier come out to trim and balance her hooves and shoe her, and a team of vets, including our veterinary ophthalmologist on the case.

Her foster foster-failed and decided to make her a part of the ranch. She’s living the good life now at Blue Roan Ranch Sanctuary!

Because she is blind, her brain does not receive the signal to shed her winter coat for the summer. She got a bath and clipping yesterday. She is very happy and looks great! We are thrilled we could give her this opportunity to live out the rest of her days in heaven on earth! #horse #rescuehorsesofinstagram #hope #miracle #hope #fosterfail #fosteringsaveslives #blueroanranch

Look at our amazing raffle items tables!

Look at our amazing raffle items tables!

Yes! And don’t leave them in hot cars or let the

Yes! And don’t leave them in hot cars or let them walk on hot pavement. #petsafety #summer #heatwave #keepthemcool #rescue #animalrescue #responsiblepetownership

Look at the amazing prizes we have for tomorrow's

Look at the amazing prizes we have for tomorrow's raffle at Hogs and Dogs at Cook's Corner! Join us if you are not riding at 11 am to 2 pm! Even more prizes!

Look at the amazing prizes we have for tomorrow's

Look at the amazing prizes we have for tomorrow's raffle at Hogs and Dogs at Cook's Corner! Join us if you are not riding at 11 am to 2 pm! More prizes!

Look at the amazing prizes we have for tomorrow's

Look at the amazing prizes we have for tomorrow's raffle at Hogs and Dogs at Cook's Corner! Join us if you are not riding at 11 am to 2 pm!

One day left before we will be Kicking up our Stan

One day left before we will be Kicking up our Stands! Will you be joining us?

This week, we received an update on PPITS Alumni G

This week, we received an update on PPITS Alumni George! He is doing well and look how handsome he is!

#happytails #successfuladoptions

Coming home to the love of a rescued pet after a l

Coming home to the love of a rescued pet after a long day is the best! Happy Caturday from resident foster Meik!

If you are interested in fostering, please visit our website for more info at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/foster
#foster #fosterchampion #fosterarescue

He’s home. 😢 At least now his foster can have

He’s home. 😢 At least now his foster can have some closure and be at peace with having him back.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the amount of kindness and generosity shown here.

With the economy the way it is, people aren’t stepping up to donate or foster. It has become very discouraging. To see how many people wanted Hector to have the most dignified and peaceful transition and crossing over the rainbow bridge renewed our hope. 🙏🏼

We still have so many in our rescue, and then there are so many in our shelters that need our help that we can’t step up for. 😢 Your generosity makes such a difference!! 🙏🏼❤️

We are so excited to present the 2023 Hogs and Dog

We are so excited to present the 2023 Hogs and Dogs Fundraiser Ride Itinerary! On 7/15/23, the ride starts at Harley Davidson Huntington Beach at (KSU) 10:30 am and ends at Cooks Corner!
Registration starts at 9:00 am!

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Huntington+Beach+Harley-Davidson/Cook's+Corner/@33.7023127,-117.8120967,11z/am=t/data=!4m54!4m53!1m45!1m1!1s0x80dd28b7441074c7:0x78de24c4eba078dc!2m2!1d-118.0014209!2d33.7431738!3m4!1m2!1d-118.0155605!2d33.6701653!3s0x80dd2154fb5c1659:0xbd1e38ccc2ef6c87!3m4!1m2!1d-117.8907606!2d33.612644!3s0x80dce070f0d79a85:0xadc0d54199c40f9d!3m4!1m2!1d-117.82705!2d33.6935798!3s0x80dcdc213a467ed5:0x72331c9896418bbd!3m4!1m2!1d-117.8234783!2d33.6972445!3s0x80dcdc224734283d:0x612321e3f1f9852e!3m4!1m2!1d-117.804458!2d33.7055462!3s0x80dcdc6a57c1aedd:0xa3945bf033e35ef0!3m4!1m2!1d-117.8014831!2d33.7103972!3s0x80dcdc6ea224e683:0x8c17850abd7606f0!3m4!1m2!1d-117.7773937!2d33.7376751!3s0x80dcdb7bc5123a21:0x1ad63ff6bffc1a7a!3m4!1m2!1d-117.7598913!2d33.7662293!3s0x80dcdb22b3b36ae1:0x232ace5c4825fae8!1m5!1m1!1s0x80dcea0ad719972b:0x8e6d31cd411b3ded!2m2!1d-117.6203624!2d33.68388!3e0?entry=ttu

GRAPHIC WARNING! Sorry for the photo, but our lit

GRAPHIC WARNING!

Sorry for the photo, but our little Tony Stark relapsed after weeks of medical treatments for the herpes virus he was rescued with at only 2 weeks old.

He is seeing the vet as we speak and is having to be nebulized to clear his airways and is going on an antiviral regimen, with a checkup in one week.

Please help us give Tony and all of the kittens currently in our rescue the medical care they need by donating via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal or Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Venmo: @PPITSRescue

Thank you for your donations in advance!

#donate #kittenrescue #herpessurvivor #help #felineherpes #felineherpesvirusawareness #felineherpeavirus

We wish you a Happy and Safe 4th of July! This is

We wish you a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
This is the day that most pets go missing!
So on this day,
*Please make sure to keep your pets indoors.
*Keep your pets with a collar and tag with your phone number (use duck tape and write your number and attach to collar as a back up).
*Make sure your pets are microchipped and that your contact information is updated on the chip.
*Contact your veterinarian for prescription medication to help your pet stay calm.
*As a back up, you may use cbd full spectrum.
*Do not let your furry companion(s) unattended if fireworks cause them stress.
*But if you have to leave your home, leave a radio or TV on that will provide a different atmosphere and help mask the noises outside.

They have four feet of bed on one side. I have abo

They have four feet of bed on one side. I have about 4” of it on the other. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂❤️

Welp, it is the end of an era. Tomorrow, we say go

Welp, it is the end of an era. Tomorrow, we say goodbye PPITS longest resident, Hector.

We pulled him out of Downey in January 2016. This is his freedom photo. Aside from a brief six-month adoption, he has been with his same PPITS foster this whole time.

While we are super sad to see him go, we know it is his time. He has always had neurological issues. He has cancer. He started developing a condition where his body wouldn’t absorb nutrients, no matter what we tried. The mass on his spine is now starting to put pressure on it to the point where he is losing the use of his back legs.

He has definitely fought a long and courageous fight for so long, and now it’s his time to be restored.

Hector, we love you so much. Now it’s time for us to send you over the Rainbow Bridge so you can truly run free.

We cannot thank you enough for all of the love and support we’ve received in the past few days to ensure that he has a peaceful goodbye at home. The at home Vet will be coming over tomorrow at 1:30 PM PDT. Please keep him and his foster in your prayers as he gently crosses over. ❤️🙏🏼🌈 #rescuedogsofinstagram #pitbullsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop🐾 #specialneeds #rainbowbridge

This past week we received news that Maggie has a

This past week we received news that Maggie has a cancerous mass in her chest that needs to be removed. This little lady came to our rescue after her mom lost her life to cancer. She had been adopted from OCAC and upon her arrival to PPITS, her teeth were so bad, that it was affecting her liver. After a number of extractions and close care with @caminopethospital her liver values improved. Now we have this additionL phase of care for Maggie to ensure hwr survival. Her removal surgery has been quoted up to $1000 and we need the help of our community to provide this operation to her as soon as possible and any needed medical follow-up care.

Donations can be sent via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal and Zelle:donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Or Venmo: @PPITSRescue

Thank you! 💝

Once again huge thanks to Spoofdawg To The Rescue,

Once again huge thanks to Spoofdawg To The Rescue, Inc. @spoofdawgrescue for filling our truck with food and supply donations for our kitties, dogs and small animals! Plus some goodies that we will be handing out to all of our riders and participants at our Hogs and Dogs Event!

Annoucing the 4th Annual Paw Prints in the Sand Ho

Annoucing the 4th Annual Paw Prints in the Sand Hogs and Dogs Charity Ride benefiting PPITS Rescue programs!

This year we ride to bring awareness to the public of the current pet abandonment, neglect and pet overpopulation issues in our shelters and the lack of resources that rescues like Paw Prints in the Sand are experiencing at this time.

This year the scenic ride starts at Huntington Beach Harley Davidson at 15080 Goldenwest Cir, Westminster, CA 92683

and ends at Cooks Corner at
19152 Santiago Cyn Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679.
Followed by food, drinks, music, fundraising raffles, vendors, and a doggone good time!

Registration starts at 9:00 am.
Kickstand up at 10:30 am.

20$bike. 10$ additional rider.

Our event will also feature some awesome vendors at Cooks Corner:
*Rocky Custom Creations
*Dianne's Art Attack
*Playful Purses featuring awesome Chala products
and more!

Special thanks to our sponsors: @hbharleydavidson, @cookscorner and @topdogbarkery!

Check out our event often for more info to come!

If you would like to join our cause or have any questions about this event! Please DM us!

We could not be happier to annouce Davey's Adoptio

We could not be happier to annouce Davey's Adoption and happy tails on Father's Day! It was love at first sight when he and his dad met and they have been inseparable since!

Happy father's Day to all! On this special day we

Happy father's Day to all!

On this special day we would like to send a special thank you to all foster fathers who help rescues like ours save lives!

Behind every foster mom in rescue, there is a foster dad who has accepted the challenge, tries to keep order amongst the rescues, gives the last sweat to make some gadget to help a new foster in need or reluctantly accepts that new foster pet in the house after their wife told them the previous one would be the last one... cheers to you guys on this day! We see you and love you! ❤️

#happyfathersday #fosterdad #rescuedad #rescue #ppits

Happy Caturday! We are happy to annouce that we ha

Happy Caturday! We are happy to annouce that we have helped one more cat from the Paso Robles Colony get neutered and vaccinated through our partnership with Woods Humane Society! Here's Domino before getting trapped!

Spay and neuter initiatives like these help us to minimize kitty overpopulation in California. If you would like to sponsor our spay and neuter program, please help us by donating via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal and Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Or Venmo: @PPITSRescue

#spay #spayandneuter #neuter #tnr #PasoRobles #pasocolony #PPITS

Meik is sporting his cacti diapies for Caturday an

Meik is sporting his cacti diapies for Caturday and showing off his new comfy bed! Thanks Spoofdawg To The Rescue, Inc. for the diaper and bed donations! (Di you spot Casper's photobomb?)

We are currently in need of donations to cover the medical care of our kittens. You can send your donations via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal or Zelle to donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Venmo: @PPITSRescue

Thank you in advance!
#donate #helparescue #caturday
@spoofdawgrescue

Announcing our 2023 Hogs and Dogs Fundraising Even

Looking forward to seeing our oublic at the Irvine

Looking forward to seeing our oublic at the Irvine Shelter for the Super Pet Adoption Event tomorrow! Come check out our pets available for adoption (Meet dogs Gojo, Blaze, Maggie Bear and GG and kittens Silver, Jean Gray, T'Challah and Rogue, meet us and talk to us about fostering and volunteer opportunities!
You can view our pets available for adoption here Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

Freedom isn’t free. To all who served and contin

Freedom isn’t free. To all who served and continue to serve, thank you. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🐾 #memorialday #servicedog #service #freedom #veterans #usa

Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all our followers!

Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all our followers!

Smidge went to the vet today for a post op checkup

Smidge went to the vet today for a post op checkup, got antibiotic shots, and was microchiped. She continues to recuperate and is doing well post-surgery. Now to put on some weight and continue her healing process.

Donations to wards her care and all our other animals in our rescue can be sent via our website at: www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal or Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Venmo: @PPITSRescue
#rescued #frenchie #applevalleysurvivor #pyometraawareness #pyometra #avas #donate #SaveLivesTogether #pets

These guys look like an alternative band (comment

These guys look like an alternative band (comment below on your band name suggestions) but the kittens from the Avenger litter are waiting to see the vet for a follow-up and first set of vaccinations!
Please consider donating towards their care!
Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal or Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
VENMO: @PPITSRescue

Welcome to PPITS Princess/Smidge! We just rescued

Welcome to PPITS Princess/Smidge! We just rescued this little girl from Apple Valley Shelter. Smidge was suffering from Pyometra and was set to be euthanized yesterday. We didn't know if she was going to survive the night from her illness as we were sending our request to pull during those final hours, but thanks to a generous donation and a foster plea, we were able to save her just in time. She will have additional vetting costs as a follow up to the veterinary care she received at the shelter. Please consider sending your donations to Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Paypal or Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Venmo: @PPITSRescue
#frenchie #pyometra #pyometraawareness #rescue #rescued #adoptdontshop #avas #applevalleysurvivor

We're back at the vet with Tony. While we are happ

We're back at the vet with Tony. While we are happy to report that we have saved his eye from his feline Herpes diagnosis, we have been dealing with diarrhea.

Please consider donating towards his medical care and the rest of the Avenger litter which will be getting checkup and their first set of vaccinations this week.

Donations can be sent via our website at Www.pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
PP or Zelle: donations@pawprintsinthesand.org
Venmo: @PPITSRescue

HAPPY TAILS FOR ZUMA!! Our sweet Zuma has had quit

HAPPY TAILS FOR ZUMA!! Our sweet Zuma has had quite the long journey with us and we are so happy to see her smiling in her furever home. ❤️

ZUMA's JOURNEY:

Zuma was rescued in 2018 as an owner surrender after spending her puppyhood tied to a porch. She was adopted but unfortunately during the peak of COVID her adopter dumped her at the shelter rather than returning her to us (sometimes, even with home checks, interviews, and adoption contracts, you can only do so much to ensure adopters do the right thing).

Thankfully, all of our rescues are microchipped and we were able to retrieve her from the shelter and take her into foster once again. The puppy we knew in 2018 had been changed by trauma and abandonment and unfortunately was exhibiting behavior issues. She had lost weight, was anxious to be outdoors and had become dog reactive.

But we never gave up on our girl and made sure to spend the time, money and effort getting her back to her true self with professional training and love.

To help us give second chances to dogs like Zuma, please donate to:

https://pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Venmo @PPITSrescue
Paypal - donations@pawprintsinthesand.org

Let's celebrate our planet by saving our animals!

Let's celebrate our planet by saving our animals!

Paw Prints in the Sand is a non-profit, all animal rescue focused on given as many lives a second chance. From medical cases, abandoned strays, to senior surrenders - we show our love to mother earth by caring for the creatures on it. 🌏 ❤️

Help us save more lives:

https://pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Venmo @PPITSrescue
Paypal - donations@pawprintsinthesand.org

#EarthDay #earthday2023 #earthdayeveryday #animalrescue #rescue #adopt #adoptable #adoptdontshop #loveanimals #animallover #animallovers #animals #earth #rescueismyfavoritebreed #animal #donate #help #helpanimals #savelives #SaveLivesTogether

HELP! We have rescued a SECOND LITTER of kittens a

HELP! We have rescued a SECOND LITTER of kittens along with their momma!

Rain, Rainbow, Sunny, Tempest and Hailey (mom) were taken in as strays.

Any bit helps! ❤️🐱

https://pawprintsinthesand.org/donate
Venmo @PPITSrescue
Paypal - donations@pawprintsinthesand.org

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