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PAW PRINTS IN THE SAND ANIMAL RESCUE ANNOUNCES ITS SENIORS FOR SENIORS FOSTER PROGRAM

by pawprintsits | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, News

The Program is Designed to Help Save and Enrich Lives by Rescuing Senior Shelter Pets and Giving Senior Citizens in Retirement Homes and Assisted Living Facilities the Opportunity to Foster and Care for Them.

Newport Beach, Calif. – November 6, 2018 – In celebration of National Senior Pet Month, Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue today announced its new Seniors for Seniors Foster Program. The program is designed to rescue senior pets in high-kill shelters and place them in foster care with residents in retirement homes and assisted living facilities, while they await adoption.

The new program is an extension of “Murray’s Purpose”, which the rescue developed in memory of Murray, a 12-year-old mastiff who suffered from advanced lymphoma. Murray was in deadly Carson Shelter and scheduled to be euthanized. Paw Prints in the Sand rescued him so he could live out the rest of his days with love, care and comfort.

According to the ASPCA, every year, an estimated 1.5 million animals euthanized in our nation’s shelter system. A large portion of those animals are adult or senior pets.

In addition, senior citizens in retirement homes and assisted living facilities often suffer from loneliness, isolation, depression, and anxiety. Research shows that owning a pet improves a senior citizen’s overall quality of life by providing physical, emotional and social benefits.

“There’s no question about the power of unconditional love,” stated Kelly Reeves, president and co-founder of Paw Prints in the Sand. “Our goal is to help animals and humans alike by reducing the number of senior pets in our shelters while enriching the lives of senior citizens in our community, who would get to enjoy the many benefits of caring for a rescue pet.”

As part of the program, Paw Prints in the Sand aims to partner with local senior citizen homes and assisted living facilities in Southern California. The program would allow multiple residents to participate in the love and care of a senior pet. However, one resident would also be allowed to take the responsibility of fostering a pet on his or her own if they chose to do so.

As part of its Foster Program, Paw Prints in the Sand covers all medical costs and supplies and provides all other supplies including food, bedding, leashes and collars, crates, toys, litter and litter boxes (for cats), etc. All you have to do is care.

For more information about Paw Prints in the Sand, its mission and other programs, please visit www.pawprintsinthesand.org. Click here to make a donation or to become a program sponsor.

About Paw Prints in the Sand Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehoming and rehabilitating abused, abandoned, neglected and stray companion animals. Virtually all donated funds go directly towards the care of the animals. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Paw Prints in the Sand is an all-volunteer, all-foster organization committed to placing animals in loving, responsible, committed forever homes.

Paw Prints in the Sand raises funds through events, donations, and continuing contributions from its supporters. For more information or to make a donation, visit the organizations Web site at www.pawprintsinthesand.org. You can also visit PPITS on Facebook and Instagram @PPITSresq, and on Twitter @PPITSRescue

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October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

by pawprintsits | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog

Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month

What Can An Adopted Dog Bring To Your Life?

For millions of dogs, there’s something special about the month of October. No, it’s not holiday sweaters or Halloween treats. It’s the promise of a better life. You see, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to help homeless animals in shelters all across America find loving, happy homes.

If you’re thinking about getting a dog, be a hero and consider adopting a rescue animal or a dog from your local shelter. You’ll be saving a life and greatly improving yours. Dogs are amazing, supportive, and heroic companions who can make a huge difference in your world as a best friend, an exercise buddy, someone who can be trained to provide animal-assisted therapy and help those with challenges they may face, or simply be a fuzzy face to greet you after a hard day at work.

Your local shelter is the perfect place to find dogs of every type, size, age and personality — all waiting for a loving home. Or if you prefer a particular breed that isn’t currently available at a shelter, go online to find a legitimate breed-specific rescue group in need of adopters like you.

How to Celebrate

Adopt from a shelter or rescue group: When you’re ready to open your heart and home to a new best friend, adopt from your local animal shelter or rescue group. Talk with shelter staff to find the perfect dog for you and your lifestyle, and remember that older dogs make excellent pets too.
Fundraise. What better way to celebrate your love of dogs than to host a fundraiser in their honor? Start a Facebook fundraiser for your favorite rescue. Or, set up a #MonthofRescue challenge and ask your friends and followers to donate $1 a day to your favorite rescue. Just $31 can help provide food, shelter and the chance at a loving home for a dog in need.
Spay or neuter your dog: Have your dog spayed or neutered, thus preventing the possibility of unexpected, and potentially unwanted, puppies. Spayed and neutered animals have been shown to lead longer, healthier lives and have fewer of certain behavioral problems than animals who have not been spayed or neutered.
ID your pet: By putting identification on your dog, either in the form of a tag, a microchip or both, you will reduce the possibility that your pet will become one of the presumably “homeless” dogs that end up at your local shelter. Only 15-20 percent of dogs who enter a shelter are reunited with their owners. Make sure your dog is one of the fortunate few by outfitting him with proper identification!
Support your local shelter or animal rescue group: Show the pets at your local shelter or rescue group that you care by donating time, money, or supplies like pet food, leashes, beds and toys. Call the shelter to see what supplies or services are needed most. Even the smallest effort can make a difference.
Foster a homeless pet: It is so true when we say “fostering saves lives” because it does! We can’t rescue an animal in need without a dedicated foster home in place. For more information on fostering, visit our foster page at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/foster. It’s only temporary, but means a lifetime for a pet!

Celebrate National Pet Month By Getting in Shape with Your Pet

by pawprintsits | May 1, 2018 | Blog

May is National Pet Month, and what better way to celebrate than spending time with your furry friends while staying healthy at the same time? Because no one likes to exercise more than your four-legged friend, here are some great ways to workout with your pets:

Walking your dog is not only a bonding experience; if you wear a fitness tracker, walking the dog helps you boost your step-count and reach those daily 10,000 steps more quickly. And yes, you can even leash train a cat, which can also boost your step count and is definitely a show stopper.

Running is a great way to burn calories and your dog will love it. Plus, they will keep you motivated when you’re not in the mood to go for a jog.

Hiking gives you and your pooch a sense of adventure while also burning calories and increasing your step count. Plus, he or she won’t complain if it’s too steep. Just remember to be respectful of other pet owners and mindful of leash laws, and keep your dog on a leash while on a public hiking trail. Here are more tips on hiking with your dog: http://www.gore-tex.com/blog/hiking-with-dog/

Stand-up paddleboarding was made for dogs! Dogs of all sizes and participate while you burn calories and spend time in the sun. Don’t forget the sunscreen for you both and a life preserver or floatation collar for your pooch! Oh, and cats are known for their hatred of water, so best to leave your land loving lynx in his or her favorite lounge spot while you SUP with the pup.

Cycling is perfect for dogs with a ton of energy and a great low-impact activity for pet owners with any injuries. Rollerblading is also a great activity to help burn off a dog’s excess energy. The cat may not run beside you, but a well-trained cat or even a bird is happy to go along for the ride.

Yoga (yep, yoga!) There’s no animal that can balance and stretch like a cat! It turns out, both cats and dogs are naturals at this ancient practice. Hello? Downward dog and cat pose! Incorporating your pets into your regular yoga practice not only improves your bond with your pet, it gives you both mind, body, and soul the replenishment and nourishment. Bonus: It also helps prevent pet diabetes and obesity too.

Don’t have a pet? If you’re not a pet owner, but considering adding a furry fluffball to your family, we highly recommend adopting. Organizations like Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue help would-be pet owners find their puurfect feline or canine companion.

AND, for every purchase of an S7 Smart Scale during the month of May, we will donate a percentage of sales to the rescue to help animals in need find their forever home and ideal workout partners. Paw Prints in the Sand is also an Amazon Smile charity.

And, just like humans need to check with their doctor before beginning a new workout program, check with your veterinarian to discuss your pet’s exercise program and always make sure that you have the right equipment for the activity.

April is National Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month

by pawprintsits | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog

Even though Paw Prints in the Sand works year-round to prevent and bring awareness to cruelty to animals, April is special because it is officially the ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month! We are asking supporters to celebrate by joining us in raising awareness about important issues facing animals today. Here’s how you can help:

April 8th is Dog Fighting Awareness Day – Dog fighting is one of the worst acts of animal abuse that exists today. The ASPCA created this very special day to bring awareness to and further the conversation on dog fighting. For more information on dog fighting and how you can help, read our previous blog post.

Start Your Own Fundraiser – Join the PPITS team by starting a Facebook fundraiser to support animal rescues and share it with your friends and family. Whether you’re asking people to donate for your birthday or in honor of a furry loved one, the money you raise will help an animal in need.

Adopt, Don’t Shop – Looking to add a four legged friend to your family? The shelters are beyond full with great pets looking for a loving home. Visit your local shelter or adoption web sites such as adopt-a-pet.com, PetFinder, or RescueMe.org. If you’re in California, check out our adorable adoptables at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt.

Consider Fostering – Just like animal shelters, foster based rescues like Paw Prints in the Sand are always full. Without a loving foster home, we can’t save an animal in need. If you aren’t ready to make a full time commitment to a pet, but want to help save lives, consider fostering. Foster policies vary with different rescues. If you are interested in fostering, contact a local rescue for more information. For more information on fostering for Paw Prints in the Sand, please visit our foster page at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/foster. We cover all costs, and it’s only temporary.

Spread the word – Use your Facebook page, Instagram, or Twitter accounts to spread the word about Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Be sure to tag us at @PPITSresq on Instagram or @PPITSRescue on Twitter. If you don’t already, please follow us on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

We are excited to get the word out about animals in need. We hope you will join us in our fight to prevent cruelty to animals this month and throughout the year!

PAW PRINTS IN THE SAND LAUNCHES THE ‘FROM SHELTER TO SERVICE’ PROGRAM

by pawprintsits | Feb 21, 2018 | Blog, News

The Organization Will Work to Help Combat Veterans and People with Disabilities While Reducing Shelter Overpopulation

Newport Beach, Calif., – February 21, 2018 – Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization, today announced its new ‘From Shelter to Service’ Program. The program is designed to rescue eligible dogs from high kill shelters that are at risk of euthanasia and train them to become service dogs for combat veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The program will also help people with certain health conditions that require them to have a service dog such as diabetes, epilepsy, paralysis, and nerve and neurological disorders. An example of this is Buttercup.

Once an eligible dog is rescued, Paw Prints in the Sand will provide medical care and sterilization as needed prior to a dog entering a service dog training program. The rescue will work with local dog trainers including The Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, Redefined Dog Training, and David Utter.

An estimated 460,000 veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan war alone, struggle with PTSD or TBI, which can lead to sleeplessness, depression, anger, anxiety and isolation. Furthermore, more than 3.9 million dogs enter our nation’s shelter system on an annual basis. 1.2 million of those dogs are euthanized. The goal of this program is to help reduce those numbers and help those who need it most.

“We have always been dedicated to reducing shelter overpopulation, but felt that we could always do more, especially for the men and women who have served this great country,” stated Kelly Reeves, president of Paw Prints in the Sand. “We are excited to work with our veterans and excellent trainers while taking opportunity to save more lives- both humans and dogs.”

“Every day, 22 of our nation’s heroes take their own lives due to the effects of PTSD and TBI. This is unconscionable for America- the world’s greatest nation,” said Tom Tackett, founder of the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation. “Aligning with Paw Prints in the Sand will better our respective efforts to reduce the unfortunate numbers that we are fighting against.”

About Paw Prints in the Sand
Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehoming and rehabilitating abused, abandoned, neglected and stray companion animals. Virtually all donated funds go directly towards the care of the animals. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Paw Prints in the Sand is an all-volunteer, all-foster organization committed to placing animals in loving, responsible, committed forever homes.

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