Pets In Need

Pets In Need Saving lives since 1965!

Our mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, to partner with communities striving to do the same, and to advance our no-kill legacy

📍 Located in Redwood City and Palo Alto, California.

09/04/2026

Paco got OUT of the shelter for and proved he’s basically the perfect plus-one. He went shopping, explored the town, cruised around in the car, and soaked up all the attention along the way. And his report card? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paco is exceptionally well-behaved, obedient, eager to please, and an absolute dream in the car. He loves exploring on leash, happily tags along wherever you’re headed, and charms pretty much everyone he meets.

But his favorite part of the day? Just being with people. ❤️ Paco is incredibly affectionate and will happily lean in for hugs, cuddles, and all the love you’re willing to give.

He always would love to explore with you! Or even make his next trip out of the shelter to be permanent! 😉

Come meet Paco and see if you’re the person he’s been waiting for. 🐾

Interested in a Doggy Day Out? Sign up on our website! PetsInNeed.org/doggy-day-out

08/29/2026

Workin’ 9 to 5… to get ADOPTED! Meet Cordelia & Tabitha, two adorable 3-month-old girls who have officially made finding a home their full-time job.

These sweet kittens absolutely adore each other, and while they can be adopted separately, we’d love nothing more than to see these besties clock out of shelter life together.

In honor of the one and only Dolly Parton, we’ve got these girls working 9 to 5: making biscuits, chasing toys, looking ridiculously cute, and waiting for someone to finally give them the promotion they deserve: a loving family.

Come meet Cordelia & Tabitha and help these hardworking girls retire early!

08/18/2026

The internet asked man or bear? We choose the bear! 🐻Especially when the bear looks like THIS.

Technically, this ridiculously cute creature is a dog… but we’re not here to argue semantics. Fluffy? ✅ Bear-shaped? ✅ Would absolutely choose? YES. ✅

Come meet Coco, your very own cuddle buddy, at Pets In Need! And this weekend, her adoption fee is waived in honor of Clear the Shelters!

08/08/2026

Doors are opening soon for Clear the Shelters weekend and Missy is ready! But this big girl does a lot more than drool. She’s an expert cuddler and napper, too! If you’re looking for a 99-pound lap dog with more to love, you’ve found your girl.

In honor of Clear the Shelters, Missy and all our adult dogs and cats have waived adoption fees this weekend! Now is the time to meet the new love of your life.

❤️Thank you to Katherine Moore and family for sponsoring adoption fees and making it pawsible for more animals like Missy to find their families.

08/07/2026

Iconic. Feared. Admired. And … available for adoption! This majestic creature (aka Melissa) is currently on the hunt for a loving home! Come meet her at our Palo Alto shelter.

Don’t forget! This month is Clear the Shelters and Melissa’s adoption fee (along with all adult cats and dogs) is waived thanks to the generous support of Katherine Moore and Family. Share her video and help get Melissa home!

08/06/2026

Clear the Shelters is in full swing! Every weekend in August adoption fees are waived for all adult dogs and cats (6 months+) at BOTH our Palo Alto and Redwood City shelters! Come visit Coral, Melissa, Rocket, Mrs. Roper, Pepper Anne, Mantis, Hazel and more! How can you resist these cute faces?!

All made PAW-sible thanks to a generous gift from Katherine Moore and Family. ❤️

Oso has been waiting for his person, and honestly, we think he’s making a pretty strong case. 🐶💛This 1-year-old, 48-poun...
08/04/2026

Oso has been waiting for his person, and honestly, we think he’s making a pretty strong case. 🐶💛

This 1-year-old, 48-pound good boy is friendly, playful, and full of the kind of joy that makes every day a little better. Swipe through to see six reasons Oso should be your new best friend. 👉🐾

Meet Oso at https://petsinneed.org/dogs/

August is a big month at Pets In Need! 🐾From adoption events to vaccine clinics and low-cost veterinary care, there are ...
08/04/2026

August is a big month at Pets In Need! 🐾

From adoption events to vaccine clinics and low-cost veterinary care, there are plenty of ways to show up for pets and the people who love them.

Swipe for the dates, save this post, and visit petsinneed.org/events for full details.

Happy tails! 🐾 Mochi is settling in well at her new home. Her adopter shared this update:"She hid under the bed for a fe...
08/03/2026

Happy tails! 🐾 Mochi is settling in well at her new home. Her adopter shared this update:

"She hid under the bed for a few hours, but by evening she had wandered out to explore the rest of the house. She's become my shadow, following me from room to room when I'm home. She is a beautiful, sweet, feisty, and curious little girl, and she has definitely stolen all of our hearts." – Vera.

Did you recently adopt a pet from PIN? 💛 Share their happy tail and tag us. We love seeing our alumni living their best lives 🐾

Meet Cody, a 2-year-old, 53-pound sweetheart who is ready to go home. Cody came to us from a partner shelter, and he has...
08/03/2026

Meet Cody, a 2-year-old, 53-pound sweetheart who is ready to go home. Cody came to us from a partner shelter, and he has been busy making friends ever since. He greets new people with an easy, happy energy and gets along well with other dogs, making him a great fit for a household with a canine sibling or two.

Cody is still settling in, and our staff and volunteers are getting to know a little more about him every day. What we have seen so far is a friendly, curious guy whose personality gets brighter the more comfortable he feels. Watching him come out of his shell has been one of the best parts of our week, and there is clearly a lot more to discover.

If you are looking for a good-natured companion who is excited to meet you, come say hello to Cody at our Palo Alto shelter and see if he’s the perfect match you’ve been waiting for.

📍 Palo Alto: 3281 E. Bayshore Road, open daily 12:30 to 6 PM

See his profile here: https://petsinneed.org/pet/pa-dogs-template-3/

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3281 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA
94303

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