Meet Our Team!

Dedicated Hearts Behind Every Rescue.

Every organization has a mission, but it's the people behind that mission who bring it to life.

At Yucaipa Animal Placement Society, our staff is made up of compassionate, hardworking individuals who wear more hats than most people ever realize. On any given day, you'll find our team bottle-feeding orphaned kittens, comforting frightened dogs, assisting adopters, answering difficult calls from families in need, coordinating veterinary care, cleaning kennels, managing volunteers, planning community events, writing grants, and celebrating the countless little victories that remind us why this work matters.

Animal rescue isn't just a job—it asks for patience, resilience, and an incredible amount of heart. Behind every successful adoption and every life saved are people who choose, every single day, to show up for animals who need someone in their corner.

I'm incredibly proud of this team. Their dedication, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond inspire me every day, and I consider it a privilege to work alongside them.

As you get to know the faces below, I hope you'll see what I see: a group of people united by a shared belief that every animal deserves a chance and every person who walks through our doors deserves kindness, respect, and support.

Thank you for taking the time to meet the people behind YAPS. We couldn't do this work without an incredible community standing beside us, and we're honored to have you as part of our story.