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Open on Thursday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm to the public

Saving Lives One Pet at a Time

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.

 

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YAPS 4th of July Block Party

by | May 26, 2023 | Announcements, Press Releases, Upcoming | 0 Comments

It’s 4th of July Block Party Time at YAPS!

Come join us with your family and friends for a tailgate style event in our large yard at YAPS! Your $30 ticket will include not only a delicious home-style BBQ meal (vegan option available), soft drinks, and dessert but also a prime viewing area for Yucaipa High School’s amazing fireworks display!

Bring a blanket and some comfy chairs as you relax with great company all while knowing you are supporting the homeless pets at YAPS. You can bring money to play Wheel-of-Fortune and participate in the amazing raffle prizes or play a round of corn hole with friends both old and new!

The festivities will start at 6:00pm with a picnic style BBQ, tickets for adults are only $30 each or $35 at the door if tickets are still available. This is a KID-FRIENDLY event, children ages 10 and under are free. Space is limited so get your tickets today!

For more information please contact YAPS at (909)790-1440 or email: info@yaps.org

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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.

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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.

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Pets Adopted so far in 2023

Pets Adopted in 2022

Pet of the Month

May 2023

 

Meet (and Adopt!) Charlie!
    Charlie is a large breed Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix that was born at YAPS and adopted as a puppy in 2021. Unfortunately an incident at his previous home found him back at YAPS, and while we are sad to see his return, we are happy to have him! Charlie is incredibly smart, driven, and generally a very sweet dog. He gets along with most dogs and has been reported to be a total gentleman when he joins pack walks with our Wags n Walks team. Charlie is a herding breed dog and would do best in an active home with older children and someone who wants a best, good, traveling dog!  He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped! All he is missing is you! If you think Pablo might be the guy for you, come on down to YAPS and fall in love!

 

January 2023 Operating Update

by | January 8, 2022 | Press Releases | 0 Comments

January 2023 Operating Policies: We have adorable puppies, gorgeous dogs and irresistible felines waiting for you to be their Forever! YAPS is open on a first come first served basis. YAPS is currently open for adoptions Thursday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm....
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YAPS 4th of July Block Party

by | May 26, 2023 | Announcements, Press Releases, Upcoming | 0 Comments

It’s 4th of July Block Party Time at YAPS!

Come join us with your family and friends for a tailgate style event in our large yard at YAPS! Your $30 ticket will include not only a delicious home-style BBQ meal (vegan option available), soft drinks, and dessert but also a prime viewing area for Yucaipa High School’s amazing fireworks display!

Bring a blanket and some comfy chairs as you relax with great company all while knowing you are supporting the homeless pets at YAPS. You can bring money to play Wheel-of-Fortune and participate in the amazing raffle prizes or play a round of corn hole with friends both old and new!

The festivities will start at 6:00pm with a picnic style BBQ, tickets for adults are only $30 each or $35 at the door if tickets are still available. This is a KID-FRIENDLY event, children ages 10 and under are free. Space is limited so get your tickets today!

For more information please contact YAPS at (909)790-1440 or email: info@yaps.org

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Name of Animal

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YAPS 11th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser!

by | March 21, 2023 | Past Events, Press Releases | 0 Comments

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Founders Day Whiskers, Wags, & Wine Tasting at YAPS!

by | January 30, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

Founders Day Whiskers, Wags, & Wine Tasting at YAPS! February 10, 2023 @ 4:00PM — 8:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Help us celebrate YAPS founder, Betty Martines, on her would-be birthday with an open house and wine tasting! Guests can enjoy some fine wine...
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YAPS Holiday Hours 2022

by | November 16, 2022 | Press Releases | 0 Comments

YAPS is now on a holiday schedule

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YAPS Is Open!

by | November 19, 2021 | Past Events | 0 Comments

Welcome Back to YAPS After a year and 8 months, the gates at YAPS are now open. YAPS is offering a hybrid schedule through the end of 2021. The gates will be open to the public for adoption meetings from Noon to 4:00pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays. If you prefer to...
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Yucaipa Resident Evacuates Animals During the El Dorado Fire

by | June 2, 2021 | Press Releases | 0 Comments

Yucaipa, CA – Ginger Bryk has made a career out of rescuing cats and dogs at Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS). However, during the El Dorado Fire her rescue efforts expanded to farm animals of all types. When news of the evacuation order for the Oak Glen area...
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Pet Supply Drive for Area No-Kill Shelters Results in Huge Donations

by | June 2, 2021 | Donor Spotlights, Press Releases | 0 Comments

A collaborative effort of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Highland Station, Morongo Basin Station and West Valley Detention Center resulted in an extremely successful pet supply drive for 2015.    During the months of September, October and...
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YAPS Receives a Vehicle from East Valley Water District

by | June 2, 2021 | Donor Spotlights, Press Releases | 0 Comments

Yucaipa, CA -- Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) has been gifted a truck from the East Valley Water District in Highland. For many years we have had to use our personal vehicles for transporting pets, hauling items to events and all other YAPS projects. We are...
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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.

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Thank you to the Petco Foundation

 

Month of APRIL

                   

April 15, 2023- YAPS is honored to have the support of our comunity, starting with our YOUTH!

               

April 22, 2023! Join YAPS at Yucaipa Valley Golf Club for our 11th Annual Golf Tournament supporting YAPS homeless pets in need!

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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.

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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.

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