YAPS is open by appointment only. Appointments will be scheduled in half hour increments from 11:00am to 3:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Our facility has plenty of open space where you can meet pets and adhere to the recommended 6-10 feet for social distancing. Masks covering your nose and mouth are required when on site.

You can arrange an appointment by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 909-790-1440. Same day appointments are available as the schedule permits.

An appointment is required for:

• Adoption meetings
• Donation drop-offs
• Foster vaccinations
• Spay/neuter vouchers 
• Surrender a pet

The best way to reach us is by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. We typically respond within 12 hours Monday through Friday.

For Adoptions: An "Adoption Inquiry Form"  must be received by YAPS before we can set an adoption appointment. We set appointments according to when we receive adoption inquiry forms and when we have available time slots. We are receiving a record number of adoption inquiries daily. Adoption Inquiry Forms can be accessed below and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include the name of the pet you are interested in meeting when you email. 

To learn all about our adoption process and policies, please click here: http://www.yaps.org/adoptions/adopt-a-pet.

We do ask that if you are not feeling 100% healthy, have been exposed to any bacteria or virus, have traveled by plane, train or public transportation, please stay home. 

We thank you for your patience!

2020 dog inquiry form.pdf  2020 cat inquiry form .pdf

Meet Teddy!

Teddy is a sensitive soul with a playful personality. He has been through a lot in his 5 years and will need someone who can be patient and allow him to blossom in your home. Teddy is a survivor. An unfortunate incident of animal abuse led to blindness in his right eye when a broom handle was shoved in his eye. Teddy isn't so bothered by only having one good eye but he isn't always sure who he can trust. He needs lots of love to heal the wound in his heart. While slow to warm up to strangers, he gives his full love and attention to those who are patient enough to wait for it. Like any basset hound, he likes to sniff for adventure and loves to hold a conversation. His ideal home has no cats but he is a little curious about them. While he loves to play with another dog, he can sometimes be selective about the company he keeps. Once you are in Teddy's heart, he will forever love you!

Sponsor-a-Pet

As a YAPS supporter, we consider you part of our team. It is going to take all of us coming together virtually to get through this quarantine period. The simple truth is YAPS cannot exist without donations. 47% of our budget comes from private donations.

For every donation of $50.00 or more, we will place your name or your pet(s) name on an available pet of your choosing. All pets are eligible to have multiple sponsors. As you can see, Pasadena is being sponsored in memory of Libby Eskenas. You can choose to sponsor "in memory" or "in honor." Please mention the name and dedication type in the notes section of your online donation. Your donations will allow YAPS to continue saving lives during this quarantine.   

You can donate without leaving your home.

You can click here to donate through our website which takes about one month to reach us: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/560601.

You can also donate through PayPal and the funds will reach us immediately: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XKWQ2RWM3NWYE&source=url.

Donations can be mailed in to:

YAPS, P.O. Box 199, Yucaipa, CA 92399

We are a nonprofit, so we are used to operating on a tight budget. Unfortunately, YAPS will not survive this quarantine without monetary donations. It takes approximately $360,000.00 per year to run the YAPS facility and loosing donations right now will change the way we operate in the future. Thank you for your consideration!

Yucaipa Animal Placement Society Wag & Walks Program is suspended until further notice . . .

Get a little exercise and do something good by enjoying a morning walk with one of the dogs at YAPS. The walk is about 2.5 miles and begins at the picturesque grounds of YAPS, then onto Chapman Heights Road. The walk starts promptly at 8:30am and lasts about an hour. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 8:00am. Please wear sunscreen, bring water for yourself and wear comfortable shoes. Anyone of any age is invited to participate in the walk, however, children under 14 years of age are not allowed to hold leashes during the walk. All children and teens under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent and all participants must have a valid waiver on file.

Our walks will be held on the following dates during 2020 (weather permitting):

January: 11, 25   February: 8, 22   March: Cancelled  April: Cancelled   May: Cancelled  June: Cancelled

July: Cancelled   August: Cancelled    September: Cancelled   October: Cancelled  November: TBD     December: TBD