Open on Thursday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm to the public
Saving Lives One Pet at a TimeYucaipa Valley Animal Placement Society is a no kill, nonprofit animal rescue that strives to prevent the euthanasia of dogs and cats in shelters throughout the region by providing them a temporary safe haven until a permanent loving home can be found.
Getting Involved
Save an Animal
Adopting a Pet
At Yucaipa Animal Placement Society we have many wonderful dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens available for adoption. We rescue pets from local shelters and take in pets from owners can no longer care for them and we house them at the YAPS rescue facility until they are adopted.
MakING a Donation
Yucaipa Animal Placement Society’s (YAPS) mission is to provide a temporary safe haven for orphan pets until a permanent loving home can be found. Donations allow us to carry out our mission to save more lives. Your contributions go towards fees for providing care to the pets of YAPS.
Pets Adopted in 2022
Pets Adopted in 2021
Pet of the Month
November 2022- Meet Timothy!
YAPS is open Thursday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. If you want to meet an adoptable dog, please bring your family (kids included) and your dog(s). If you are renting, we do need landlord approval before we can complete an adoption.
What We Do
Our Programs
Rescue cats and dogs from local municipal shelters
Accept Pets from Owners that can no longer care for them
Place pets in a loving, Forever Home
Spay & Neuter voucher program for yucaipa residents
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Yucaipa Valley Animal Placement Society is a no kill, nonprofit animal rescue that strives to prevent the euthanasia of dogs and cats in shelters throughout the region by providing them a temporary safe haven until a permanent loving home can be found.
Get Involved
Thank you for your interest in the Volunteer Program at Yucaipa Animal Placement Society. Being a nonprofit, we have a very small staff and lots of furry friends who need daily care and support. We rely heavily on our dedicated volunteers to help us fulfill our mission of helping homeless pets in the Inland Empire and surrounding areas.
Thank you to the Petco Foundation
Month of December
December 10- Come see YAPS at the 45TH annual San Bernardino YMCA Christmas Parade!! Parade starts at 10am- We will be walking some adoptable pets during the parade and will have a booth set up afterwards!!
December 17 & 18 1pm-4pm- (FAMILY FRIENDLY) Pictures with Santa Clause & Puppy Paws! Hot cocoa, crafts and cats in our cattery! Come take pictures with Santa! Kids and well-mannered pets are welcome to take a picture with Santa and some of our pets will be helpful elves! Make some kid friendly holiday crafts in our cattery while sipping warm hot cocoa.
$15 Picture w/Santa
$10 Craft making with kitties
$20 for picture with Santa AND Craft making!
*First come, first served
December 21 4pm-8pm- YAPS at the Rink!! YAPS will be at the Uptown Ice Rink in Yucaipa. Bring a new, or lightly used, pet item (blanket or toy) or dry food to YAPS Night and receive 10% off your skating session!!
Learn More About
Pet Adoption
Our Adoption Process
We always ask that the dog(s) that are part of your family come in to meet their new potential canine pal. If you are renting, we need landlord approval before the pet can go home. We require that you meet a pet in person before adopting.
Adopting FAQs
Choosing a pet is a very personal decision, and we feel it is best that the person who will be caring for the pet be involved in the process. Since adopting a pet is a commitment for life, we feel it is very important to insure the highest quality relationship for both the pet and family.