Pets In Need

Give it up for Greyson, the newest member of the Foster Fail Club! After 102 days with Pets In Need, he is officially home.

At a recent adoption event, Greyson’s foster dad told us, “We will never let him go back to the shelter. We’ll foster until he finds his home.” Well he didn’t have to look too far! Fast forward a few weeks and foster mom says, “He fits right into the pack and we couldn’t imagine life without him.”

What an amazing love story! 🥰 Thank you to all of our amazing foster families who open their homes and hearts to help animals get out of the shelter.

It’s raining cats and dogs! But rain or shine, it’s parade time. 🎉☔️🤩 Happy 💯 birthday to the May Fete Parade in Palo Alto! Our Pets In Need pups and humans (led by adoptable big dogs Oreo and Azul) are honored to be a part of it.

P.S. All long-stay animals like Oreo and Azul have reduced adoption fees of just $50 this month, plus a training scholarship! Come meet them at our Palo Alto shelter today!

P.P.S. As much as these pups loves puddles, we cut the day short to get them warm and cozy back at the shelter. We’ll see you at the next parade on 5/18 in Los Altos!

“Am I excited? If I could jump through the roof right now I would!” Thomas said, choking back tears as he held on tight to Boba. He and his wife Rodna are overjoyed to bring their new best buddy on fishing adventures. Happy Gotcha Day, Boba! 🐾🫶🏽

🐾🐶🐱🐰🏡Happy Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

🤗🐾🥰 If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the perfect time to visit us and meet our amazing adoptable animals!

🐶🐈🐰🐹 From playful pups like Tiffy to cuddly kittens like Micha to adorable bunnies like Fuzzball and guinea pigs like Brooklyn, our shelter is filled with animals waiting for loving homes. Each one has a whole lot of love to give. By adopting from our shelter, you're not just bringing home a pet -you’re saving a life and gaining a loyal companion for years to come.

✨❤️🐶🐱🐰Today, we celebrate the countless lives transformed through adoption and the loving families who have opened their hearts and homes to shelter pets. Come visit us in Redwood City and Palo Alto and discover the joy of adoption!

🤗👏🏼🏆 We are thrilled to announce that two of our incredible teen volunteers, Kristy and Judah, were honored as Youth Advocates for Animals at Project Humanekind's recent fundraiser event! Their dedication and passion for animal welfare have shone brightly, and we couldn't be prouder to have them volunteer with us.

🌎🐶🐱🌳🌺Pets In Need deeply values our partnership with Project Humanekind. Their mission to teach compassion and respect for all living beings aligns perfectly with our own. Together, we strive to combat cruelty and indifference while raising awareness about the intelligent, social, and emotional depths of our furry friends.

🙌🏼 🤝🐾 A huge shout out to Project Humankind for their inspiring event and for recognizing the efforts of young advocates like Kristy and Judah. Let's continue working together to create a more compassionate world for animals!

🐾🔍🐶💙 Today is Lost Dog Awareness Day, a reminder to keep a watchful eye out for our beloved furry friends who may have wandered away from home. If you find yourself in the heartbreaking situation of a lost pet, please know that you're not alone – we're here to help! Here's what you can do if you've lost your pet:

🏢 Check our Shelter: If you live in Palo Alto, Los Altos, or Los Altos Hills, your lost pet may end up at our Palo Alto shelter. Our Redwood City shelter does not accept strays from Redwood City. For pets lost in Redwood City, please contact Peninsula Humane Society. Regularly check with other shelters in the area.

📄 File a Lost Animal Report: It's crucial to file a lost animal report with us. Lost pet forms can be found at petsinneed.org/lost

🖥️ Utilize Online Resources: If your pet is microchipped, report them missing to their microchip company. Regularly check 24PetConnect and Finding Rover for updates on lost pets.

📱 Spread the Word: Post on neighborhood social media sites like NextDoor and Craigslist. Create and distribute lost pet flyers within a three-block radius of your home.

❤️ Stay Hopeful: Searching for a lost pet can be a stressful time, but remember, many lost pets are eventually found and returned home safely.

Acting quickly and utilizing all available resources increases the chances of a happy reunion when searching for a lost pet. You can learn more about available resources at petsinneed.org/blog/lostpetguide. Know that we're here to support you every step of the way.

🐾✨🍻🐶What a paw-some day at Pups & Pours! Last week, in partnership with Willowmar Real Estate, we hosted an amazing dog adoption event at Fieldwork Brewery to find happy homes for our furry friends and raise funds for Pets In Need.

🎉🐾🙏🏼Animal lovers from all over joined us in the festivities, enjoying delicious food, music, refreshing drinks, and most importantly, the company of adorable pups looking for loving homes. Together, we managed to raise critical funds to support the incredible work of Pets In Need! And the adorable pups loved getting out of the shelter and foster homes to hang with community members.

🙌🏼🌟A huge shoutout to Willowmar Real Estate for their fantastic partnership and support in making this event a success!

If you’re interested in adopting any of our dogs from this event like lovable Maui or adorable Amber, stop by our shelters in Palo Alto and Redwood City to learn more!

🐾👮‍♀️👮‍♂️🐾 This Animal Control Appreciation Week, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing Palo Alto Animal Control Officers!

🐶❤️🐱 Your dedication to the well-being of animals in Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills is inspiring! From rescuing stray pets to ensuring the safety of our furry friends, you go above and beyond every single day.

🙏🚔🐾 Your compassion and commitment make our community a better place for both humans and animals alike. We're incredibly grateful for everything you do!

“🐾🍻 Join us for Pups & Pours this weekend and meet your new furry friend! 🍻🐾

📅 Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Fieldwork Brewing (3030 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA)

🍻🐶❤️ Looking for a new furry member of the family or just want to spend a Sunday afternoon with some adorable pups? You won’t want to miss our adoption event hosted by our friends at ! Meet some of our shelter’s favs like Greyson, Maui, JT, and Fieldword Brewing puppies! Join us for a fun-filled day of wagging tails and delicious brews. Plus, thanks to Willowmar Real Estate, the first 50 guests will receive a drink on the house! AND they’ll be matching your donations, too! Help us raise funds to help save more animals.

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🎂🎁🎈 A heartfelt round of ap-paws for Jewel, who celebrated his 11th birthday by organizing a wonderful donation drive for our shelter!

🐶🐱 Thanks to Jewel’s compassion and generosity, our furry residents like Precious are in for a treat …literally! Boxes filled with nutritious food, tasty treats, and fun toys, along with cozy bedding, were donated, ensuring our pets are loved and cared for. Jewel, your selflessness has made a huge impact on our shelter, and we’re so grateful for your kindness. 🙌 Let’s keep the spirit going by wishing Jewel a happy birthday!

🌟🐾💖🐾 Feeling inspired? Be like Jewel! Consider organizing a food drive or fundraiser to help us care for animals in need. Whether it’s collecting donations or hosting an event, every effort counts! Visit petsinneed.org/fooddrive to learn more about how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact.

“Star is the best dog we’ve ever adopted! She loves road trips, watermelon, and walking around beach towns where so many people want to stop and say hello to her and give her some love.” - Ronda and Deborah, Star’s parents since 2014

🎉 Happy National Pet Day! 🎉🐾 Today, we’re celebrating the joy and love our furry friends bring into our lives!

🐶🐱❤️🏡 Whether you’re looking to add a new member to your family, open your heart and home to fostering, or support our cause through donating, there’s no better time to make a difference.

🐾✨ 🐾❤️ Share your pet adoption stories in the comments below and inspire others with your journey of love and companionship!

🌞🐾 WOW! WOW! WOW! Did you catch the pass through our skies? Even if you didn't catch the celestial phenemon, you can still check out some truly out-of-this-world pets who are ready to brighten your life!

🐱🐰🐶 Cats like Mikey and Lilac are ready to eclipse any gloomy days with playful purrs and warm cuddles. Dogs like Ethel and Maui are over the moon about finding a loving home and bringing endless joy to your life. Fluffy Bunnies like Pidgeon and Pickles are as soft as stardust and as fascinating as a shooting star!

🌌💫 Experience the cosmic bond that only a pet can provide. Consider welcoming a new pet into your life and see how they make every moment shine bright like the stars above! Visit our shelter in Redwood City or Palo Alto today and discover your stellar match.

🌍🐾🐱🐶🐾 On this World Stray Animal Day, we honor the resilience and spirit of stray animals. At Pets In Need, we're committed to providing love, care, and a second chance.

🐾💙💕 🏡✨Want to make a difference in the lives of animals in your community? Consider adopting or fostering an animal from our shelter. There's a match out there for everyone! Have a cozy night in cuddled-up with Leo, get the blood pumping at the dog park with Darla, or be entertained for hours on end watching Kismet act goofy. Whatever your lifestyle, your perfect match is waiting for you!

Visit us in Palo Alto or Redwood City to give an animal in need a second chance at finding a loving home!

🌱We’re blooming! For nearly 60 years, you’ve known Pets In Need as Northern California’s first no-kill animal shelter, rescuing over 1,300 pets a year and helping over 5,000 families in the community. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we have extended our services to rescuing PLANTS In Need!

Go to PetsInNeed.org/plants to meet some of our perennial pets and help us find them their loving homes. And for just $5, you can save a homeless plant. Why? Because plants are pets, too!

We are so grateful for your continuous support to help all living beings. 🪴



Questions? DM us or email [email protected].

“Thanks for making this strange planet feel like home and thank you to Pets In Need for being a wonderful rescue organization.” Happy Gotcha Day, Amelia and 🎉✈️ To new heights!

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🐾🌼 Happy Easter Wishes from Pets In Need! 🌼🐾

🐶🐰🐱💖As we celebrate the arrival of spring, let's take a moment to cherish the furry companions who bring so much warmth into our lives. Their playful antics and gentle presence remind us of the beauty of unconditional love.

🐣🌸🐾🌷 This Easter, may your heart be filled with joy, laughter, and the sweet companionship of our beloved pets.

🐾🐕🐈🥫Pets In Need is proud to offer a Pet Food Pantry with essential resources to pet guardians facing financial hardship. This event will be held in partnership with the Ecumenical Hunger Program on Wed. April 3 from 2 - 4 pm at 2411 Pulgas Ave in East Palo Alto, CA.

🙏💖Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community, we're able to offer pet supplies, food, and toys to those in need. All donations dropped off at our Palo Alto and Redwood City shelters make these vital services possible! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of pets and their loving families.

🐾🎉🐶 Happy National Puppy Day!

🐾🏡❤️If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the perfect time to consider adoption. We have a bunch of adorable puppies like Bahama, Gabby, and Felix eagerly waiting to join your family. From playful pups to cuddle buddies, we have a variety of breeds and sizes just waiting to steal your heart!

🐶❤️😂Give a shelter puppy the gift of a loving home and they’ll shower you with unlimited love, laughter, and tail wags in return!

Visit us today in Palo
Alto and Redwood City to meet your new best friend!

🐾❤️✨Looking for an easy way to give back this ? Help us keep tails wagging and bellies full as we stock up our Pet Food Pantry!

🎁💝🐶🐱Donate pet food, toys, and more, and we'll ensure that every item goes directly to those in need. Let's keep pets and their loving families together, happy, and healthy!

☺️🙏🏼🐶🐱🐰✨❤️Spread love, kindness, and compassion today! Make an online donation to our Amazon wishlist (link in bio) or drop off your donations at our Palo Alto or Redwood City shelters. Together, we can make tails wag and hearts glow!

🌸🌼🌷🌱🌞🐝🌷🌼🌸 Get ready for the 21st annual Hoppin' Hounds Doggie Biscuit Hunt in Los Altos Hills!

🐶🐾🐕🍪 Join the furry frenzy on March 30 at 9 a.m. as you and your pup explore Byrne Preserve in search of scrumptious, dog-healthy biscuits. But first, kickstart the excitement by mingling with fellow pet parents at our coffee bar, serving delightful treats for humans. Wagging tails are a given at this on-leash event.

Passes cost $10 ($11 day of) to support Pets in Need Palo Alto. Don't miss out! Secure your spot now at losaltoshills.ca.gov/register for a day packed with tail-wagging fun and biscuit-hunting adventures!

🐾🛒❤️ We're on a mission to fill our pet food pantry and we need your help! Each item you donate goes directly to community members and their pets through our pet assistance programs.

🐶🐱🐾 From kibble to toys, every contribution makes a difference in caring for our furry companions. Help us make tails wag by donating items from our wishlist. Click the link in our bio to help feed a hungry pet in need today!

🍀It’s your Lucky Day!🍀 Meet some of our favorite furry friends whose adoption fees have been sponsored!

What does it mean when an adoption fee is sponsored? Sometimes when a volunteer or visitor loves an animal in our shelter so much but isn’t able to adopt, they’ll opt to DONATE the adoption fee to help get them home faster. 🥰👏🏽Will you please take a closer look at these sweet little leprechauns?! 🌈🍀❣️

🐾Crow + JT just doing their bestie thing! 💕Both these boys are ready to be your best friends!

Photo cred: Elizabeth from our Redwood City adoptions team!

🐰 Adoption Update!!!🐰

We're thrilled to share that Odie, formerly known as Squish, has been thriving in his new home! His new family describes him as a "total sweetheart" and they couldn't be happier to see him settling in so well.

In exciting news, about a week after his arrival, they began introducing Odie to their bunny, Poppy. We're delighted to share that the two bunnies are now close buddies! It's heartwarming to witness their budding friendship.

🎉🐰 But that's not all! Don't miss out on our Leap Year Special! Throughout March, all bunnies and guinea pigs have WAIVED ADOPTION FEES! Let these fluffy critters hop into your hearts and homes. Plus, to ensure they have everything they need, we'll provide you with a care kit including a litter box, hay, carefresh lining, food pellets, and toys.

Come meet your new bouncing buddy today and make a difference in their lives!

🐶🐾 When Pippa came to Pets In Need, she was on the brink of losing hope. She had some severe dental issues, but thanks to our donors and supporters, you gave Pippa her second chance. Today, her tale takes a remarkable turn as she stars in the Foothill Music Theatre production of "Legally Blonde, the Musical" at Lohman Theatre in Los Altos.

🌟💕 Witnessing Pippa's transformation from a homeless pup to a shining star is a poignant reminder of the impact our compassionate community has in rescuing animals every single day. Your support enables us to care for more animals and give more new beginnings in loving homes.

🎁🐾Donate today to help more homeless animals like Pippa receive shelter, care, food, enrichment, training, and love. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of animals in need. Your generosity can help create more success stories like Pippa's.

🐾 ❤️🐾 Will you join Team Pippa by making your best gift today? Click on the link in our bio to make a donation in Pippa's honor!

Today, we honor our brave and loyal K9 veterans on ! 🐾

From search and rescue missions to detecting explosives, these courageous canines selflessly risk their lives to keep us safe. But did you know that German Shepherds like Molly, Hammie, and Lady remain the most popular breed of K9 officers in service worldwide? Here are several reasons why:

🧠 Intelligence: German Shepherds are highly intelligent dogs, making them easier to train for complex tasks.

🎾Trainability: They have a strong desire to work and please their handlers, which makes them highly trainable for various tasks such as scent detection, search and rescue, and more.

🏋️‍♂️ Physical Attributes: German Shepherds possess a combination of strength, agility, and endurance, which are essential for the physically demanding tasks that K9 officers often perform.

❤️ Protective Instincts: German Shepherds have a natural protective instinct, making them loyal and devoted partners to their loved ones.

🌎 Versatility: German Shepherds can adapt to various environments and climates, making them suitable for work in different regions and situations.

Molly, Hammie, and Lady are three adoptable German Shepherds in our care who share the same qualities, keen intelligence, and work ethic. Swing by our shelters in Palo Alto or Redwood City to meet these intelligent and hardworking dogs.

🌟 Happy International Women's Day! 🌟

Today, we're celebrating the incredible women who make our animal shelter thrive. From our compassionate staff to our dedicated volunteers and foster moms, each one plays a vital role in making a difference in the lives of animals in need. 💖

To all the women who work tirelessly to rescue, nurture, and find loving homes for animals, we salute you! Your passion, empathy, and strength inspire us every day. Let's continue to empower each other and create a world where every animal is cherished and protected. 🐾

Want to join our mission? Visit our website to learn how you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Together, we can create a brighter future for all! https://www.petsinneed.org/getinvolved

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾

Attention all pet parents! 🐶🐱 Our beloved furry friends deserve the best care, and we're thrilled to announce some exciting updates to our low-cost vaccine clinic ! 🎉🏥

🌟 New Treatments Offered: We're expanding our menu of services to include even more essential treatments to keep your pets happy and healthy! From routine check-ups to specialized care, we've got your furry companions covered every step of the way.

🌍 Switching to Climate-Responsible Medications: At Pets In Need, we're committed not only to the well-being of animals but also to the health of our planet. That's why we're proud to announce that we're now using climate-responsible medications in our clinic. By choosing environmentally-friendly options, we're making a positive impact on both animal health and our environment.

Mark your calendars and join us at our next low-cost vaccine clinic to take advantage of these fantastic updates! Together, let's ensure our furry companions lead long, happy, and healthy lives. 🐾💖

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit our website at the link in our bio.