Paw Parent Animal Sanctuary

08/27/2026

Yesterday was a fantastic day for Paw Parent!🤩
We were given not one but two big food donations. 🥳This year had been very difficult to get food donations and we had to resort to buying food for our dogs and cats, but we hit a lucky streak and received a big load of dog food and treats from Pedro Pet Pals and PetSmart.
Thank you Pedro Pet Pals and Petsmart for thinking of us and helping us keep our dogs well nourished for the next few months! ❤️

08/21/2026

A couple of days ago, we were contacted by a woman in Toronto who had fallen in love with a dog she saw on Instagram. The dog was at the Lancaster shelter, and she reached out to see if we could help save him. His time was up, and he had already been placed on the euthanasia list.

He had been found abandoned on a property with several other dogs and brought to the shelter. One by one, all of his friends were adopted, leaving him behind as the last one still waiting.

Knowing he had a loving home waiting for him in Toronto, I did everything I could to make it happen and get him to safety.

His name was Bisquit, but from now on he’ll be known as Rio. He has a veterinary appointment scheduled to determine what is causing the muscle atrophy around his eyes. There are several possible reasons for his condition, and we’re hopeful we’ll have answers soon.

In the meantime, Rio is absolutely loving life here. He has already bonded closely with me, gets along beautifully with all the dogs, and has been an absolute joy to have around. I am so grateful we were able to give him the second chance he deserved and save his life.

08/21/2026

We will be at Petsmart in Stevenson Ranch tomorrow August 22nd from 12-30:30.
Our sweet dogs and cats have all been patiently waiting to be seen for how special they are and to be cherished in their own new home.
Please come and meet them if you have room in your heart and home to add more tobe to your life. ❤️

08/17/2026

They’re having so much fun! 🤩
Why only one of our 6 black kittens has gotten adopted so far is beyond me! 🤔
They are all so sweet and lovable. Please contact us if you’re interested in making one or more part of your life.
They are 4 months old, spayed and neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. There are 2 males and three females.
They are ready to cheer up your life! What are you waiting for? 😻

08/06/2026

Paw Parent has good news to share!
Thanks to our last adoption event at Petsmart, two of our animals found wonderful homes.
Luke, one of our 6 black kittens, was the first one. He was a longtime dream come true for his new best friend. His parents finally allowed him to have his very own cat and he chose Luke.
Daisy, a 5 months old retriever mix, who had just recently joined Paw Parent, was also adopted. A family fell madly in love with her and she with them. She has a big brother now and two girls that are over the moon to have her in their midst. The adoption pictures speak for themselves! 🥰

08/04/2026

From The Unbeatable Paw Parent
A Note Of Deepest Gratitude And Hope!
We want to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported us throughout the years. You are the backbone of our mission, and we could not have made it this far without you. You have made it possible for us to keep fighting and have carried us through our lowest moments, allowing us to come out victorious on the other side.
Against all odds, we are still here—unwavering and committed to the many Paws in Need.

The crisis of pet abandonment has only worsened this year, and we are doing everything within our ability to provide a safe haven for those we can help. However, we have had to significantly slow down and reduce the number of intakes, as none of us here is getting any younger, most of us are now in our mid to late 60s. 😲

As Paw Parent is celebrating its 18th year, we are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished. Since Paw Parent came into existence in June of 2008, thousands of dogs and cats have found refuge with us —the majority of them having found loving homes while others remained and still remain with us to live out their days in comfort, dignity, and peace in our care.

Rescue work is not for the faint of heart. It takes a truly special person to remain strong and not be overcome by the difficult and often heartbreaking moments we face almost on a daily basis.
Beyond the emotional toll, the financial strain of providing lifelong, quality care is constant and pressing. But we refuse to turn our backs on the souls in our care. We are fully committed to continuing our mission, but we cannot do it alone!
As we are starting our "Paws In Need" fundraising campaign, we ask you to stand with us once more. Your support gives us the strength, resources, and hope we need to keep going and ensure every paw in our care gets the love and care they deserve.
Our goal is $15,000 and our campaign will end October 31st.

Your donation is deeply needed and sincerely appreciated!
Thank you for believing in us! 🙏

With heartfelt gratitude,
🐶 All of us—two-legged and four—at Paw Parent 🐱

From The Unbeatable Paw Parent A Note Of Deepest Gratitude And Hope! We want to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported us throughout the years. You are the backbone of our mission , and we could not have made it this far w...

07/24/2026

Henry, Daisy and Cheddar are doing the only sensible thing you can do on a hot day like today. 🥵

07/23/2026

We will be at Petsmart in Stevenson Ranch from 12-3:30 this Saturday the 25th to hopefully find homes for our wonderful dogs, cats and kittens.
Please come and meet them if you are looking for a furry addition to you life.

07/19/2026

Why no one is interested in any of our kittens is a mystery! 😨
Look, how cute they are? Please contact us if you want to adopt one or more of them. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛❤️