D-LINK SUPPORTS PAW PRINTS IN THE SAND FOR OC GIVING DAY

The Leading Technology Company Will Help Raise Funds for Animals in Need

Newport Beach, Calif., – March 29, 2016 – Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization announced today that it has received the support of D-Link for the second annual #iHeartOC Giving Day, a 30-hour online event that allows individuals to come together as a community and support Orange County based nonprofit organizations.

In an effort to help Paw Prints in the Sand raise funds for its animal rescue initiatives and programs, D-Link will donate 5  Wi-Fi Cameras, which will be raffled to those who make a donation of $50 or more during OC Giving day.

“We are thrilled that D-Link has joined us again to help us raise much needed funds to help homeless pets,” said Kelly Reeves, president of Paw Prints in the Sand. “We are truly grateful for D-Link’s continued support. It means so much to receive help from the local Orange County business community, especially in the underserved area of animal rescue.”

OC Giving Day will begin at 6am on Wednesday April 27, 2016 and end at noon on Thursday April 28, 2016. Secure, tax-deductible donations can be made online at iheartoc.org.

Paw Prints in the Sand and D-Link will also be using specific hashtags including #iheartoc, #unselfie, and #ppits #DLink as a way to find more information about the iHeartOC giving day and making donations.

Paw Prints in the Sand rescues companion animals that need it most – severe medical and behavioral cases, pregnant pets and those who had a litter in the shelter, and senior pets. The organization relies 100% on donations to cover medical expenses, food, and other supplies needed for the pets it saves. It is truly committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the neediest of animals in need.

If you are interested in joining the Paw Prints in the Sand iHeartOC Giving Day initiative, please visit http://www.iheartoc.org.

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 toward 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

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink) or D-Link’s blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

 

 

 

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PAW PRINTS IN THE SAND JOINS THE #iHeartOC ANNUAL GIVING DAY

The Nonprofit Animal Rescue Aims to Raise Local Awareness While Raising Funds to Help Animals in Need

Newport Beach, Calif., – March 16, 2016 – Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has joined the second annual #iHeartOC Giving Day, a 30-hour online event that allows individuals to come together as a community and support the hard work of Orange County based nonprofit organizations. Hosted by the Orange County Community Foundation, the event also provides OC nonprofits with an opportunity to gain exposure and build meaningful relationships with local donors, volunteers and supporters.

Last year 347 nonprofits participated and came together to raise over $1.8 million. This year the Foundation hopes to exceed those with over 400 participating nonprofits and generate over $2 million in donations in 30 hours.  

“We are a relatively new nonprofit- less than two years old- so it’s vitally important for us to engage with our local community to raise awareness on the issues that we face right here at home: our local kill shelters, animal abuse, abandonment and neglect. And yes, these are issues in Orange County, and we aim to shed light on them and make a difference,” said Kelly Reeves, president of Paw Prints in the Sand.

OC Giving Day will begin at 6am on Wednesday April 27, 2016 and end at noon on Thursday April 28, 2016. Secure, tax-deductible donations can be made online at iheartoc.org.

Paw Prints in the Sand will also be using specific hashtags including #iheartoc, #unselfie, and #ppits as a way to find more information about the iHeartOC giving day and making donations.

Paw Prints in the Sand rescues companion animals that need it most – severe medical and behavioral cases, pregnant pets and those who had a litter in the shelter, and senior pets. The organization relies 100% on donations to cover medical expenses, food, and other supplies needed for the pets it saves. It is truly committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the neediest of animals in need.

If you are interested in joining the Paw Prints in the Sand iHeartOC Giving Day initiative, please visit http://www.iheartoc.org.

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 toward 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

About Orange County Community Foundation
Since 1989, the Orange County Community Foundation has granted over $252 million to local nonprofits and students seeking higher education. Its mission is to positively impact the community while bringing people together to support causes they care about the most.  

About iHeartOC Giving Day
iHeartOC Giving Day is an opportunity for individuals to come together as a community and help support local nonprofit organizations.  The online event brought in over $1.8 million for 347 different participating nonprofits. This year over 400 nonprofits are participating. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made online through a secure server.

 

 

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PAW PRINTS IN THE SAND REACHES GUIDESTAR GOLD

By Reaching Gold, The Animal Rescue Has Achieved the Highest Standard for Nonprofit Impact and Effectiveness by the Nation’s Premiere Nonprofit Database

Newport Beach, Calif., – March xx, 2016 – Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization, has achieved Gold Participation Level in the GuideStar Exchange program.  This is the only program of its kind that encourages and rewards nonprofits for transparency, impact, and legitimacy on a national level. 

“When we started Paw Prints in the Sand, we wanted to be more than just an animal rescue. We wanted to be a non-profit organization that truly makes a difference,” stated Kelly Reeves, president of Paw Prints in the Sand. “We are thrilled to reach Gold status with GuideStar. It is a testament to our dedication to not only saving lives, but to ensure we are operating ethically and truly making an impact.”

In order to earn gold status, Paw Prints in the Sand had to meet the requirements outlined for Bronze and Silver statuses, but also chart impact, strategies, capabilities, indicators, and progress. By reaching gold level participation, Paw Prints in the Sand has provided a credible way to instill trust in the general public, donors, and other organizations in the nonprofit sector.  Meeting these requirements is a demonstration of how Paw Prints in the Sand is truly making a difference.

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.

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

About Guidestar
Guidestar, founded in 1994, is a major information service specializing in reporting on nonprofit companies in the United States. Its mission is “to revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving.” More simply, the public charity collects, analyzes, and presents information neutrally about different organizations. It also serves to verify that donated funds go where the donor intended and that the recipient is a verified and legitimate organization.  For more information visit http://www.guidestar.org.

 

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PPITS Partners with D-Link


From D-Link’s blog: http://blog.dlink.com/partnered-paw-prints-in-the-sand-animal-adoption/

This week we announced a partnership with an amazing organization here in Orange County called Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue. Paw Prints in the Sand is a local animal welfare organization that works to rescue pets from local shelters, rehabilitate and train them to help them find their forever home. Being huge animal lovers ourselves and also wanting to help Paw Prints continue to advocate for adopting rescue pets, D-Link will donate Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Cameras to those that adopt a pet from Paw Prints in the Sand. 

With a D-Link Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5020L) you have the ability to check in from pretty much anywhere on a mobile phone or tablet giving you the peace of mind that your pet’s safe and sound while you’re not there. 

For more information on Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue or  a list of available pets for adoption click here.