Paws For Life K9 Rescue

Paws For Life K9 Rescue Paws For Life K9 Rescue is a unique non-profit that rescues dogs from local shelters and provides obedience training by inmates in the prisons.

Meet Maggie!If you’re looking for the ultimate cuddle buddy, Maggie might just be your perfect match! Her foster mom say...
02/12/2025

Meet Maggie!

If you’re looking for the ultimate cuddle buddy, Maggie might just be your perfect match! Her foster mom says she’s the kind of dog who just wants a warm blanket, a cozy spot next to you, and as much love as you can give!

More about this good girl:
✨ Low-energy, loves a good walk & sniff adventure
✨ House-trained & quiet—hasn’t barked once!
✨ Takes a little time to open up, but once she does, she’s your shadow
✨ Loves naps so much, she snoozes with her tongue out!

Maggie may not be the biggest fan of car rides (yet!), but she’s learning and growing every day. She’s truly the kind of dog that makes a house feel like a home. Could that home be yours?

Come meet Maggie—she’s ready to curl up beside you forever.

Love is in the air!! 🐾💖What better way to kick off the month of love than with some happily ever afters?! 💕 Our first ad...
02/03/2025

Love is in the air!! 🐾💖

What better way to kick off the month of love than with some happily ever afters?! 💕 Our first adoptions of February are officially HOME, and we couldn’t be more excited for these amazing pups who found their perfect match!

Nothing says true love like a rescue dog who will be by your side through thick and thin. Who’s next? So many incredible dogs are still waiting to meet their forever valentines—maybe it’s YOU!?

💌 Adopt from Paws For Life and make this February one to remember!

Winter is ready to warm your heart! ❄️🐾This 8-year-old, 65lb white Shepard mix has been a long-time resident at PFL, but...
02/01/2025

Winter is ready to warm your heart! ❄️🐾

This 8-year-old, 65lb white Shepard mix has been a long-time resident at PFL, but thanks to an amazing foster, she’s getting a well-deserved break from shelter life.

What have we learned? Winter is the ultimate lounging companion!

✔️ Made for cozy days & cuddle sessions
✔️ Would love to hold paws with you
✔️ Chill, loving, gets along with other dogs, and looking for her forever home

Winter may be named after the coldest season, but she’ll fill your home with warmth, love, and loyalty. If you’re looking for a snuggle buddy who’s happy to relax by your side, Winter is your girl!

Could this frosty beauty be your new best friend? Contact our adoption team today about this beautiful babe!

Meet Larry: The adventure buddy you’ve been waiting for!Larry is a 9-year-old, 76lb bundle of joy who’s been living it u...
01/30/2025

Meet Larry: The adventure buddy you’ve been waiting for!

Larry is a 9-year-old, 76lb bundle of joy who’s been living it up in a wonderful foster home! His foster family stepped up to help move some of our long-term pups out of the PFL facility so we could continue pulling from city shelters, transporting dogs, and making space for pets in need.

In the process, we learned just how AMAZING Larry truly is!
✔️ Happy, wiggly, and loves EVERYONE 🐶💕
✔️ Gets along great with other dogs 🐾🐕
✔️ Impressive hiker & adventure-ready ⛰️🎒

Larry is proof that age is just a number—he’s ready to hit the trails, soak up love, and finally find his forever family. If you’re looking for a loyal, joyful, and adventure-loving best friend, Larry is your guy!

Could Larry be the missing piece in your life? Contact our adoption team to meet this senior cutie today!

Transport Volunteers Needed! 🐾🚗We’re looking for transport heroes with large SUVs or vans that can fit 3-10 crates to he...
01/18/2025

Transport Volunteers Needed! 🐾🚗

We’re looking for transport heroes with large SUVs or vans that can fit 3-10 crates to help us save more lives!

✅ SUNDAY, JAN 19 @ 4:30AM
✅ Pick Up @ PFL People & Pet Innovation Center - 15321 Brand Blvd, Mission Hills
✅ 2-3 hour commitment

Your vehicle and your time will help us save 142 more lives. If you’re ready to make an impact, please send us a DM.

Thank you for being a lifeline for these deserving dogs. Together, we can make are making difference!

The good news keeps rolling in from our partners at  !!The best news?!? Dogs who have spent days, weeks, months in the L...
01/15/2025

The good news keeps rolling in from our partners at !!
The best news?!? Dogs who have spent days, weeks, months in the Los Angeles shelter system were transported up to the PNW and two days later had a line of adopters waiting to meet them!

The numbers so far from the first day of adoptions:
Latest update from Seattle:
8 adoptions and 34 adoption-holds have been placed

A reminder: these are not people’s pets who have been displaced by the fires. These are dogs who have spent far too long waiting for a family that we were able to transport out to make space for any emergent needs in Los Angeles.

The moral of this story is- TRANSPORTS WORK!!
And don’t worry, we have many more planes lined up and will keep sharing the good news!

LOS ANGELES, YOU STEPPED UP!We are overwhelmed by the love and support from our incredible Paws For Life community. From...
01/13/2025

LOS ANGELES, YOU STEPPED UP!

We are overwhelmed by the love and support from our incredible Paws For Life community. From fostering and transporting to donating and volunteering, you’ve shown up in ways we couldn’t have imagined and mean the world to us as well as the animals in need.

Since Friday, we’ve:
🚚 Transferred 46 dogs from the LAAS South LA Shelter into our care.
✈️ Transported 54 dogs and 24 cats to safety in the Pacific Northwest with help from Wings of Rescue.
🏡 Matched over 100 dogs with foster homes, giving them a much-needed break from kennel life.
🐕 Pulled 36 more dogs from the LAAS East Valley Shelter.

But we’re not done! More shelter pulls are happening, and we still need your help:
🛠️ Crates (airline and wire-style)
💸 Donations to support medical care and supplies
🛍️ Wishlist items like treats and food
Drop off crates or send donations to our People and Pet Innovation Center: 15321 Brand Blvd, Mission Hills.
There will be more flights and so many more lives saved!

Together, we’re saving lives on every level—thank you!

🚨Help Us Respond to the Los Angeles Wildfires! 🚨As the wildfires in Los Angeles continue to displace families and their ...
01/09/2025

🚨Help Us Respond to the Los Angeles Wildfires! 🚨
As the wildfires in Los Angeles continue to displace families and their pets, Paws For Life K9 Rescue is stepping up to save as many lives as possible.

Here’s what we’re doing:�Getting dogs to safety: We’re booking as many transports as possible to relocate 300 dogs to safer locations. This will free up critical space for us to assist Los Angeles Animal Services with pets displaced by the fires.We can’t do this without YOU.

Here’s how you can help:
🚨 Donations Needed:�Every dollar helps us cover flights, food, daily care, and medical preparation for the dogs entering our care and going on transports. Your support saves lives. 💕�https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E346473&id=1

🚨 Crates Needed:�We need airline crates to safely transport dogs. Shop our Amazon Wishlist or bring any old airline crates to:�📍 PFL People and Pet Innovation Center�15321 Brand Blvd, Mission Hills https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/152L6H7F197WS?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_1

🚨Emergency Boarding: We’re already caring for dogs whose families have been displaced, ensuring they’re safe and loved during this difficult time.

🚨 Stay Involved:�We’ll be posting regular updates on our evolving needs. Please check back often and share our posts to spread the word!

Your support makes all the difference in times like these. Together, we can ensure these pets find safety and hope amidst the chaos. ❤️

Donations Needed: Help us prepare to transport! 🐾🔥With the ongoing fires, we are working tirelessly to make space for as...
01/09/2025

Donations Needed: Help us prepare to transport! 🐾🔥

With the ongoing fires, we are working tirelessly to make space for as many displaced pets in Los Angeles as possible. To do this, we’re gearing up to transport animals to our rescue partners, but we need your support!

How you can help: WE NEED CRATES!
In order to transport as many dogs as possible they MUST fly in specific airline crates. We have added them to our Amazon Wishlist. Crates will be shipped directly to our People and Pet Innovation Center in Mission Hills.

If you have an airline crates that you are no longer using we would love to have it! You can drop crates off at 15321 Brand Blvd, Mission Hills.

Your generosity will help save lives and provide safety for pets in need during this critical time. Together, we can make a difference.

Vote for  🚒🐾Meet Fancy, a former shelter dog who’s now living her best life as a Firehouse Hero! After being trained by ...
01/07/2025

Vote for 🚒🐾

Meet Fancy, a former shelter dog who’s now living her best life as a Firehouse Hero! After being trained by , Fancy found her calling helping first responders and bringing joy to everyone she meets.

Now, she’s in the running for America’s Favorite Pet—and she needs YOUR votes to win! Let’s show the world what rescue dogs can do!

👉 Vote here: https://americasfavpet.com/2025/fancy-1cac/

Every vote helps shine a light on the power of second chances and the incredible work of rescue organizations like Paws For Life. Let’s get Fancy the crown she deserves!

Dori, Rob, Cassandra, Mars, Tuxie, Ferris, Wilson, Toby, and D’Angelo cannot believe they have spent the first week of 2...
01/05/2025

Dori, Rob, Cassandra, Mars, Tuxie, Ferris, Wilson, Toby, and D’Angelo cannot believe they have spent the first week of 2025 without being adopted!!!

These cuties and SO many more are hanging out with us at until they find their perfect place. These pups are having a blast in our play yards but would love nothing more than to cuddle up on a couch of their own.

To see all the amazing adoptables waiting for you to come@give them the chance they deserve, visit our website or stop into our People and Pet Innovation Center! 15321 Brand Blvd, Mission Hills.
What are you waiting for?!?

From all of us at PFL, we want to take a moment to thank you for being a vital part of our extended family. Your generos...
12/25/2024

From all of us at PFL, we want to take a moment to thank you for being a vital part of our extended family. Your generosity, compassion, and support have made 2024 a year of hope and transformation for countless dogs and the people who love them.

This holiday season, we’re sending our warmest wishes your way. May your days be filled with joy, love, and the kind of unconditional friendship that only a dog can bring. 

Wishing you peace, love, and endless paw prints on your heart this holiday season. 

Happy Holidays,
The Paws For Life K9 Team

Thank You, Paws For Life Family!We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support you showed us this Giving T...
12/21/2024

Thank You, Paws For Life Family!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support you showed us this Giving Tuesday. Thanks to your generosity and the most incredible matching gift from the Hollander Family Foundation, your donations were DOUBLED—allowing us to make an even greater impact for the dogs and people we serve.

Because of you, we’ll be able to continue to provide:
✅ More life-saving medical care
✅ More dogs saved from the shelters
✅ More training opportunities for dogs and their people
✅ More shelter dogs placed in loving homes
✅ And more programs that strengthen the bond between humans and animals

your support is SAVING LIVES ON EVERY LEVEL, and we can’t thank you enough for being a part of our mission. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for dogs like Pinto, Remedy, and so many others who deserve a second chance.

From all of us at Paws For Life K9, thank you for your compassion, your kindness, and for believing in our work.

We can’t wait to show you the incredible transformations your gifts will make possible in the coming year!

Santa’s cutest helpers are ready and waiting for you at Paws For Life! 🎄 Our adoptable pups are ready to deck the halls ...
12/21/2024

Santa’s cutest helpers are ready and waiting for you at Paws For Life! 🎄

Our adoptable pups are ready to deck the halls and spread holiday cheer to new forever families. Could one of these festive furry friends be your perfect holiday companion? Come meet them and make this their best Christmas EVER! ❤️🎁

Sending a big shoutout to        for spending the day with our adoptable dogs and using your platforms to help get these...
12/11/2024

Sending a big shoutout to for spending the day with our adoptable dogs and using your platforms to help get these beautiful pups seen and saved!

Have you considered giving one of our dogs a day away from the shelter? Stop by our People and Pet Innovation center to have a Dog Day Out, become a long-term foster or better yet, ADOPT!!

This holiday season, bring on the LOVE!

We’ve got all kinds! SERIOUSLY… check out this beautiful variety of perfect pups just waiting for a home for the holiday...
12/09/2024

We’ve got all kinds! SERIOUSLY… check out this beautiful variety of perfect pups just waiting for a home for the holidays!!

We’ve made our list and checked it twice. All these certified good boys and girls can’t wait to get out of here and into your home… and heart.

Visit the Paws For Life People and Pet Innovation Center this week to meet your perfect holiday honey!

12/05/2024

Meet Pinto 🐾 A tiny pup with a big story of resilience. When Pinto arrived, he had suffered a traumatic eye injury after being accidentally sat on. To make things worse, he also had injuries to his lungs, making his condition critical. 💔

Thanks to the swift actions of our dedicated medical team and the incredible skill of our veterinarian, Pinto underwent emergency surgery to remove his injured eye and received the intensive care he needed to heal fully.

Today, we’re thrilled to share that Pinto has made a full recovery and has found his forever home, where he’s thriving and being loved the way he’s always deserved.

Pinto’s journey is a testament to the power of community. It’s because of YOU—our Paws For Life family—that we’re able to step in during emergencies and give dogs like Pinto a second chance. Your support saves lives.

Help us continue our life-saving work by making a donation today. Together, we can ensure every dog has a chance to heal, grow, and find their happily ever after. 🐶🙏
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12/04/2024

When Remedy first arrived, her body told a story of neglect and hardship. She was nearly hairless, her skin raw and fragile, and her spirit weighed down by the struggles she had faced. But Remedy is a fighter, and with the help of compassionate medical care, a safe place to heal, and lots of love, she has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Over the past few months, we’ve watched her flourish. Her beautiful coat has grown back, soft and full, reflecting the incredible progress she’s made. Remedy now radiates the joy and resilience we always knew she had inside. She’s ready to leave her past behind and step into the life she truly deserves—a forever home filled with love, comfort, and kindness.

Dogs like Remedy remind us why we do what we do, and why your support is so crucial. Every donation, every share, every act of kindness makes stories like hers possible. Let’s keep the momentum going so we can help more dogs on their journey to healing and happiness. Together, we’re saving lives on every level.
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