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Paw Prints in the Sand

Animal rescue in Newport Beach, CA

Paw Prints in the Sand Rescue is an all animal rescue dedicated to saving the lives of stray, abandoned and abused animals in high-kill shelters and rehoming pets when owners can no longer care for them.

We are a very active rescue, the best way to contact us is via email at adoptions@pawprintsinthesand.org

Contact Monica Aragon
Phone
Address
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Paw Prints in the Sand

We'll also keep you updated on Lincoln's adoption status with email updates.
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Lincoln

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Bandit

English Bulldog

Male, 8 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Trixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Trixie

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Silver's adoption status with email updates.
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Silver

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on T'Challa's adoption status with email updates.
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T'Challa

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blaze's adoption status with email updates.
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Blaze

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Aubrey GG's adoption status with email updates.
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Aubrey GG

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 12 yrs 4 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mozzarella's adoption status with email updates.
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Mozzarella

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Newport Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

Southern California, Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties.

We currently do not do out of state adoptions.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please fill out our adoption application at www.pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

Once the application is approved, we will schedule a meet and greet, home and vet/reference check. We will also collect an adoption fee.

Completing our application will you better changes of adopting your chosen pet.

We are a very active rescue, the best way to contact us is via email at adoptions@pawprintsinthesand.org

Adoption application

https://pawprintsinthesand.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paw Prints in the Sand

Forgotten Horses Rescue, Inc.

25134 Opine Ln,
Homeland, CA 92548

Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles

PO Box 484,
Gardena, CA 90248

Healing Heart Haven for Animals

5825 Lincoln Ave, Suite D #497,
Buena Park, CA 90620

We'll also keep you updated on KATIE's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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KATIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Orange, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 752371's adoption status with email updates.
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752371

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Girlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Girlie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 7 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Roll's adoption status with email updates.
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Roll

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sabrina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sabrina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Montclair, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Elliott's adoption status with email updates.
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Elliott

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos
Carlsbad, CA

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