Pawla's Pets

05/31/2026

🐣 Huge News from the Farm! (And a Pupdate!) 🐾
We went out to water the ducks yesterday and were greeted by the absolute best surprise: Mama duck’s hard work has officially paid off, and 15 beautiful little ducklings have hatched! 🦆💛

As if our hands weren't full enough with fluffy cuteness, here is a quick update on the three St. Bernard puppies we are currently fostering. They are growing like weeds, doing wonderfully, and will be officially ready for adoption very soon! Keep your eyes peeled for their official adoption post. 🐶✨

🛠️ We Need Your Help: Project Fencing & Coops!
With 15 new feathered friends and three giant-breed puppies running around, our sanctuary is growing faster than our current setups can handle. To keep everyone safe, happy, and secure, we urgently need to expand. We are puting out a call for assistance with fencing and building more duck cages/coops.

How you can help:

Materials: Do you have spare lumber, hardware cloth, chicken wire, fencing panels, or posts taking up space in your garage?

Skills: Are you handy with a hammer? We would love volunteers willing to donate a few hours of their time to help us build and secure these enclosures.

If you can donate materials, funds, or your building expertise, please reach out to us directly!

📱 Contact Us: 323-240-6155

Thank you all for your incredible, ongoing support. We couldn't do this vital rescue work without our amazing community! Please share this post to help us spread the word! 🙏❤️

05/26/2026

✨ We Need Your Help to Keep Our Sanctuary Going ✨
For 6 years, we’ve fostered, rescued, and provided sanctuary to over 180 pups — seniors, hospice, tiny ones, and big pups who needed a soft place to land. We’ve always operated from love, not money, relying only on donated blankets, beds, bowls, leashes, and supplies.
Because we never collected funds, we didn’t know nonprofits must still file annual zero‑dollar tax forms. That misunderstanding caused us to lose our nonprofit status — and now we need $650 to reinstate it and continue our mission.
This $650 brings our nonprofit back up and running so we can keep saving pups who depend on us.
We also need help improving the backyard — the heart of our sanctuary and the reason we started this nonprofit. After years of pups, weather, gophers, two fallen trees, bad gardeners, and broken pipes, the yard needs attention. It’s not unsafe, but it could be much safer with repairs. The ground has sunken areas from gopher tunnels, rain, and digging, and we need to fix the pipes to keep the grass healthy for the dogs.
We’re hoping for support with:
🐾 Safe fencing or galvanized panels to separate pups when needed
🐾 More dog houses for comfort and shelter
🐾 Fixing broken pipes and leveling sunken areas
🐾 A dog wash area (we already have the perfect water line!)
🐾 A safe water play pool where pups can cool off without risk
🐾 And eventually, a small income to pay someone to help manage the sanctuary a few hours a day
We want to welcome larger pups again, but proper fencing and a safer yard will make that possible.
Every bit of support — financial or supplies — helps us continue giving pups a safe, loving place to heal and grow.
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us continue the work we started. ❤️🐶

05/26/2026

So we are asking help at $650 to continue as a non profit as I messed up. I didn't realize since we didn't accept any donations $ donations we didn't file taxes. We received blankets, food, bowls, cages, and the pharmaceuticals. We really need fencing and new independent cages, etc. We really want to help more pups. We can only help smaller dogs and puppies since we have ducks etc. We are going to create a better caged area that alleviates the pups from barking at the neighbors and give the ducks a lot more room.

Send a message to learn more

05/09/2026

🆘 We need a "Paperwork Hero" for our Pups! 🐾
For a long time, we’ve operated as a labor of love—collecting blankets, outfits, and bowls to make sure our rescues are cared for. We’ve focused so much on the "hands-on" side that we hit a snag with the "paperwork" side.

Because we haven’t been collecting cash donations and filing those specific forms, our EIN/Business License has lapsed. # # # Why we need $650 right now:
To legally start fundraising for our Big Dreams (the ones involving shovels and water!), we have to reinstate our status. This costs exactly $650 in filing and administrative fees.

Think of this $650 as the "Key" that unlocks everything else. Once this is paid and our license is active again, we can finally begin raising money for:

🦆 The Duck Pond: A safe haven for our feathered rescues.

💦 The Pup Pool: A place for our dogs to exercise and cool off.

🧼 Outdoor Tub Station: No more muddy paws inside!

🛠️ Fencing & Kennel Upgrades: Keeping everyone safe and secure.

How You Can Help
We are so close to being able to build these facilities, but we can't take the first step until the "business" side is fixed.

The Goal: $650

Donate Here: [Insert Venmo/PayPal/CashApp]

The Impact: Every dollar goes directly to the reinstatement fees so we can legally open our doors to larger donations and grants.

Even if you can’t donate, please SHARE this post. You never know who might want to help us get our "license to rescue" back in action!

Thank you for helping us help them! 🐶❤️

03/12/2026

Yesterday was our founder Paula’s birthday! 🎂 Paula Rae Herrera

She started the morning the way she usually does with her Blueberry Death Wish coffee, feeding one of our sanctuary cats who once struggled with kidney disease and is now thriving, letting the ducks out to forage, and feeding the pups. Clea and Patra two shy black cats stayed hidden yesterday, so they didn’t make it into the photos.

If you know Paula, you know her heart is deeply rooted in her work and the community here on the Central Coast. The projects she and Raymond Herrera have been building are truly labors of love. 💖

If you’d like to celebrate her birthday by supporting the work she cares about, here are a few ways to join in:

🌿 Visit https://alchepharmanaturals.com/ our local 3-store health food chain right here on the Central Coast.

✨ Paula loved the BodyCeuticals line so much that she eventually bought the company. Treat yourself (or someone you love) to beautiful botanical skincare and body oils. Shop at https://bodyceuticals.net/

🐾 Since COVID, Paula and Raymond have fostered over 180 pets. We are currently working to renew our non-profit Pet Sanctuary certificate so we can rescue even more animals in need. If you’d like to help us reach this goal, please reach out to Raymond.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for supporting the animals we care for every day. 🐾💛

12/10/2025

Every Gift Makes a Difference

🎁 One-Time Gifts
* $1,000 – Intake care for 3–4 animals
* $500 – Holiday enrichment for every dog
* $250 – Holiday enrichment for every cat/kitten
* $150 – One week of food for all animals
* $75 – Vaccines for one

🔄 Monthly Giving
* $50/month – Feeds 2 animals
* $25/month – Food + litter for 1 cat
* $15/month – Kitten milk and supplies
* $10/month – Preventative care for 1 animal

❤️ Why Monthly Giving Matters?
- Monthly giving provides steady, reliable funding so we can care for animals every day.
- One-time gifts meet urgent needs, recurring gifts let us plan ahead, keep shelves stocked, and respond quickly when animals arrive in crisis.
- Even small monthly donations add up to life-changing support for dogs, cats, and kittens year-round.

Contact Paula for Donation - DM us!

12/08/2025

Meet Binky and Clyde: Two Lively Brothers Ready for Adventure!

Say hello to Binky and Clyde, two equally fun-loving and energetic brothers who are ready to bring double the joy and playtime into your life!

Binky: The Light Brown & White Boy
🐶 Appearance: Mostly light brown and white coat.
🐕Personality: High-energy, joyful, and always ready for fun.
🐩 Favorite Activities: Loves chewing toys and keeping busy.
🦴 Training: Potty training in progress, quiet through the night once the lights are off, and becoming crate trained.

Clyde: The “Black Eyeliner” Boy
🐶 Appearance: White coat with brown spots and striking “black eyeliner” markings that make him stand out.
🐕Personality: Playful, curious, and always up for action.
🐩 Favorite Activities: Chewing toys, exploring, and making you laugh.
🦴 Training: Potty training in progress, sleeps quietly through the night, and learning crate manners.

🏠Both brothers are looking for homes that match their zest for life. They’ll thrive with families who enjoy activity, play, and lots of love. If you're looking for spirited companions who will keep you smiling, one (or both!) of these sweethearts is waiting for you!

12/08/2025

Playful Brother with “Black Eyeliner”
Say hello to his equally fun-loving brother!

🐶 Appearance: White coat with brown spots and striking “black eyeliner” markings that make him stand out
🐕 Personality: Playful, curious, and always up for action
🐩 Favorite Activities: Chewing toys, exploring, and making you laugh
🦴 Training: Potty training in progress, sleeps quietly through the night, and learning crate manners
🏠 Ideal Home: Best suited for an active family or individual who loves energy and playtime — with or without other dogs

This pup is eager to find his furever home where he can grow, play, and be your loyal sidekick.

12/08/2025

Energetic Brother with Brown Spots
Meet this lively little guy!

🐶 Appearance: White coat with playful brown spots
🐕 Personality: High-energy, joyful, and always ready for fun
🐩 Favorite Activities: Loves chewing toys and keeping bus
🦴 Training: Potty training in progress, quiet through the night once the lights are off, and becoming crate trained
🏠 Ideal Home: Thrives in a high-energy household, whether with other pups or as the star of the show

He’s ready to bring fun, love, and adventure into your life. If you’re looking for a spirited companion who will keep you smiling, this pup is waiting for you!

12/05/2025

Help Us Build a Better Haven for Rescue Animals 🐾

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our small, family-run nonprofit has rescued and fostered over 170 dogs and cats—giving them safety, love, and a second chance.

We welcome the most vulnerable: injured animals, new mothers with puppies, and overlooked seniors who deserve comfort in their final years.

Now, after five years of tireless work on our 0.89-acre property, we need your help to continue and grow our mission.

🛠️ Projects Your Support Will Fund:
* Safety & Security: 200 feet of perimeter fencing + internal dividers for special-needs animals
* Outdoor Shelter: Weatherproof sheds for daytime protection from rain, wind, and heat
* Enrichment & Comfort: Kiddie pools for play + a quiet “field trip” zone for older pups
* Improved Housing: A barn for resilient dogs + indoor/outdoor cat access via a converted front window

Every donation—whether financial or in-kind—goes directly to creating a safer, healthier, and more joyful life for our rescue animals.

📞 Contact Paula Herrera at 323-240-6155 to donate or learn more.
Together, we can build a better future for animals who need a place to land.