Pineapple Paws Animal Rescue

07/26/2024

Over 40 yrs ago Bob Barker was telling people to spay & neuter their pets at the end of every episode of The Price is Right, which I know we ALL watched at some point. And somehow we still have an overpopulation crisis where cats and dogs are euthanized daily in shelters due to lack of space 😢. Something has to change!

04/15/2024

GREAT video with info on how to introduce a foster or new dog to your current dog at home! This sets everyone up for success!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/xiyRZkTfUyBtRYyH/?mibextid=0VwfS7

03/30/2024

These all check out! 🤣

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/QKgnsLXdVXxBpPqK/?mibextid=WC7FNe

03/02/2024

Please spay or neuter your pets!

02/10/2024

Scooby (Porkchop when he was here with us) still has a strong “concerned face” game, just like when he was a puppy! 😂

01/27/2024

💙

01/26/2024

Definitely a staffy! 🤣🤣🤣

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/5i3HJQe6f5d1W1Xq/?mibextid=WC7FNe

01/25/2024

Definitely Mama & Ladybug 😂😂😂

01/16/2024

12/31/2023

‼️ Important ‼️

12/23/2023

‼️ important FYI ‼️

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6 due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogene

12/20/2023

Morals of the story:
MAKE SURE YOUR PETS ARE MICROCHIPPED! Also, they don’t really help if you don’t ensure the info is kept up to date.

HELP WHEN YOU ARE ABLE TO! Don’t assume someone else will or because you don’t want to be inconvenienced!

12/17/2023

This is such a sweet looking family 🥹💙

12/17/2023

😬

12/07/2023

What are you teaching your child when you do this?? 😡 If you have a valid reason for needing to rehome your dog, work with a local shelter or rescue and follow the protocol!

11/17/2023

Look at our sweet Ladybug - now going by Maple - smiling as she’s getting pets from her mom 🥰. We miss you sweet girl!!

11/14/2023

And Jimmy and I have been the ones doing it all and that’s why we just can’t anymore 😞 it is absolutely exhausting and heartbreaking!

Long read but we are seriously tired…

A small glimpse…

The shelter gets in a bunch of new dogs. That means Fido (used for example) who has been there the longest needs to leave. Since he is a pit mix and surrendered his only option is a rescue. The shelter shares what information they have - age, weight, dog friendly, cat friendly, medical or behavior concerns. And then the massive search for a rescue begins. Emailing, messenger, texting, FB posts, Instagram. Trying to find a rescue with one spot to take poor Fido before it’s too late. The responses of No space for a pit is almost instant or just no responses at all because rescues are so tired of saying no to so many. So it continues- keep reaching out hours and days on end, keep asking, keep begging. After days there is a small glimmer of hope that maybe a group could take if they can find a foster that would commit in a few weeks when the dog is ready. Another couple of days pass of waiting, hoping and praying that something works out. They finally say yes to Fido. The shelter gets told he has a rescue. Now he needs a local foster and so the process starts over with begging, pleading in messenger, texts, social media posts - can anyone save him by fostering for a few weeks? Days of pleading knowing the clock is ticking because the shelter cannot keep holding with all the new dogs that have came in. Finally a foster steps up if someone can hold him until they get off work tomorrow. Now the next process starts. A temporary foster to hold Fido for the afternoon has to be found. So more asking and begging. Once that person is found now plans to actually get Fido out of the shelter starts. It’s been 7 days since the shelter said he needs to leave- time is critical. Only people on a small list are able to sign animals out of the shelter for rescue. Need to see which of those people can arrange to sign Fido out and meet the temporary foster. Once worked out and the temporary foster has him they can arrange getting to the foster that evening. Now Fido has a way out of the shelter. The next step is vetting. The rabies certificate and any other vetting information needs picked up from the shelter. The vet offices need called until a spot is found to get Fido in. Forms need completed and sent into the the vet ahead of the appointment. The foster needs told times for drop off and pick up and make plans for getting Fido there. If the foster needs help getting to and from, another volunteer will need to be found to help with this to make sure Fido gets his vetting done. All the vet records will be gathered and a packet created to send with him. Once Fido is almost ready, the foster will write up information and take a bunch of pictures of Fido to help find him the perfect forever home. The rescue taking him will post him and start their process. Now a transport needs arranged. So texts and messages to pilots to see when anyone might be able to fly sweet Fido to his rescue. If no pilots are able, the more messages to ground transporters to see if anyone has space. If a pilot is found, plans start being made for where to meet. If not local, a driver will need found to get Fido to the airport where the pilot can meet out. If weather is a problem, a back up plan needs to be started. When the flight happens and Fido leaves for his rescue all can take a deep breath and get ready to start over for the next…right?

If only Fido was the only one. The problem is it’s never only one dog. This is what is going on for 40-50 dogs and 15-20 cats all the time. All are at different stages of the process. it’s nonstop and takes a huge Village. If the village is not big enough the volunteers burn out quickly and their hearts break knowing it’s not possible to save them all. And all the begging and pleading for help feels like it falls on deaf ears most of the time. The few who faithfully jump in to help have already committed to all they can and there is no one else willing to help. And the people giving their all to try to save these animals go to bed at night with overwhelming sadness and despair wondering how long they can go on.

11/09/2023

Fantastic service for Berkeley county!!

**PLEASE READ THIS FULL POST AS IT INCLUDES THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON TRAPPING CATS FOR THIS PROGRAM**

𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗡𝗩𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦
🗓 March 23rd & 24th
🗓 April 20th & 21st
🗓 May 18th & 19th

‼️ - This is a free service for 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬.
‼️ - Kittens are accepted as long as they weigh 2 pounds.
‼️ - Nursing mamas can be spayed when her kittens are 4 weeks old. We will also perform surgery on pregnant cats.
‼️ - There is a limit of no more than 10 cats per person.

*All cats will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ear-tipped.

This is a first come, first serve clinic. We do 70-ish cats on Saturday and 50-ish cats on Sunday. The Monday before the clinic we will open up a limited number of appointments here -> https://signup.com/go/YcCwbKk
Appointments open around 9am.

There is a limit of 3️⃣ appointments per person and they fill up quickly! However, appointments will open up as cats decide they do not want to be trapped. If you have an appointment, please arrive by 7:30am with your ID or your appointment will be forfeited.

🚶‍♂️𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬. If you are planning on coming through as a walk-in, please arrive as early as possible as some trappers start lining up before 6:00am (this is not something we recommend, but it happens).

🚗 This clinic will have a drive-thru for check-in. Please wait in line, in your car, until all appts are checked in by a volunteer. At that time you may be directed elsewhere.

Drop off will start at 7:30am and go until 9am, or until we are full. You will pick up your cat(s) the same day between 5pm – 6pm. If they are done early, we will contact you.

You can find a link to the consent form you need to have filled out here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iVu8yEwCr3t4mVpUAU2fymAH4TdDJBI2/view?fbclid=IwAR0gJ6lS8NdIhol8KiYCXoUEhldDJrTV-dV9NXVVl9KVSodkI8Mkk1nuePc Please try to have that form filled out when you come to drop you cat(s) off, however we will have blank copies available at the check-in.

TRAPS 😺 All cats must be in an appropriately sized cat trap. One cat per trap. Traps for ‘medium sized animals’ work best. This is for the safety of the cats and the vets! 𝗡𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹! 𝗡𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘁𝗰. 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱. Our volunteers will not transfer cats from the wrong type on the day of the clinic. Cats with the wrong cage type or in traps that are too small will be asked to reschedule. We will ask you to label your trap(s) with your name and phone number. We will have labels at check-in if needed.

Trap rentals are available with a $40 cash deposit per trap. This deposit is returned once the cage is brought back. Trap rentals are no guaranteed at the shelter the day of the clinic, so please visit the shelter Monday from 10 am to 1 pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4:30 pm to rent your trap.

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER RUN CLINIC! We are always looking for extra help! You can follow this link to sign up to volunteer -> https://signup.com/go/WqXMjXL

Please note, this page is monitored by volunteers. If you have a question, please direct message us if we have not replied to your comment on the page.