Desert Paws Sanctuary

Animal rescue in Coachella, California

Get in touch with this rescue

Address

83091 Los Cabos Ave, Coachella, CA 92236

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Contact

Laura Morales

Phone

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Adoptable Pets at Desert Paws Sanctuary

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Kibby

Chihuahua

Female, Young

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Ellie

Labrador Retriever/Chihuahua

Female, Senior

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Story
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Rosie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Mila

Chihuahua/Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Vivian

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Senior

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Ladybug

Cattle Dog

Female, Young

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Oreo

Pomeranian/Chihuahua

Male, Young

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Mousey

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
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Micah

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
1 - 9 of 25 pets available

Rescue FAQs

Desert Paws Sanctuary is committed to rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abandoned animals. We are a foster-based rescue. Our mission is to establish a sanctuary for these animals while also offering educational resources and support to low-income communities in the area of animal welfare.
At Desert Paws Sanctuary, we focus on helping animals in the eastern side of the Coachella Valley and across Riverside County.
  1. Submit Application
  2. Approve Application
  3. Home Check
  4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

At Desert Paws Sanctuary, we’re committed to finding the perfect match for both our pets and their new families. Here’s how our adoption process works: Submit an Application – Begin your journey by filling out our adoption application, which helps us learn more about you and your lifestyle. Application Screening – Our team will carefully review your application to ensure a good fit for both you and the pet. Reference Check – At this stage, we will contact your references to confirm the information provided. Schedule a Meet-and-Greet – If everything checks out, we’ll arrange a meeting between you, your family, and the pet. Adoption Day! – If the meet-and-greet goes well, you can finalize the adoption on the same day and welcome your new furry family member home! We take these steps to ensure our pets go to loving, safe, and well-matched homes. Thank you for understanding and for choosing adoption!

Pets at shelters and rescues near Desert Paws Sanctuary

MeoowzResQ - Palm Desert

PetSmart #1624, Palm Desert, CA 92211

California Paws Rescue

73650 Dinah Shore Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211

Coachella Valley Cat Club

Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Kermit and Pinky

Pig (Potbellied)

Male, Adult

Palm Desert, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Wiley

Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Palm Desert, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Phoebe

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 11 mos

Coachella, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story

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