WHO WE ARE
Hands Paws & Hearts is a 501c3 non-profit animal rescue located in Los Angeles County. We rescue at-risk dogs of all breeds and ages, primarily from high-kill shelters, the desert, or the community in Lancaster/Palmdale and surrounding areas.
Our rescue often focuses on pregnant and nursing mothers and fathers, if found. Often these animals are found dumped in shelters or the desert in deplorable conditions including severe heat and cold, and often malnourished. We raise, care for, and socialize the puppies and the adults until they can find homes of their own. We strive to provide our dogs with needed medical and emotional care through trusted veterinarians until they can be adopted into stable, loving homes of their own.
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We take part in a variety of programs to decrease overpopulation including and finding new homes for unwanted and abused animals including transport to trusted partners.
PET OVERPOPULATION
At Hands Paws & Hearts we recognize that rescue and adoption are important, but simply the first steps towards achieving the goal of ending pet overpopulation. With more than 30,000 stray cats and dogs living on the streets of Los Angeles and over 45,000 pets euthanized in LA city and County shelters each year, We focus much of our efforts on spay/neuter and transport programs that will lead us towards the day when no dog/cat is left behind. We also rescue hundreds of pregnant and nursing families that enter shelters, a result of not spaying and neutering.
Your Next Best Friend Is Waiting
We believe that all pets deserve a second chance at a new life. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being perfect for one another.
FUNDING
Hands Paws & Hearts is 100% volunteer run and we receive no government funding. We rely solely on donations to continue our mission to rescue, spay/neuter, transport and place at risk dogs. Every dollar contributed directly supports our efforts. With your tax deductible donation, we can continue this life-saving work.
