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In 1957, Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) was born when one woman, Betty Martines, rescued a dog that was dumped just off California Street in Yucaipa. YAPS was born out of Betty’s concern for stray dogs and her desire to save these pets from certain death. Her goal was to place them into loving homes, therefore a vision for a “no kill” shelter was born.
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Since then the shelter has had several directors who have made a lasting impression on the YAPS facility. The current Executive Director, Jennifer Celise Hurlbut, joined YAPS in December 2024. Since joining the YAPS family, she has focused on strengthening relationships with municipal shelters, fellow rescues, and local veterinarians in our region. Additional focuses have included restarting and revamping the volunteer and community service programs and renovating the infrastructure, the YAPS grounds and the facility. It is truly a passion and privilege to help and serve the pets at YAPS.