Established in 1979, Protecting Unwanted Pets (PUP) Laguna Beach is the fundraising arm of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter dedicated to bridging the gap between funding from the City of Laguna Beach and the special needs of animals.

The shelter serves the residents of Laguna Beach and Laguna Woods by providing temporary care of sick, injured, and strayed or abandoned animals rescued by the animal services officers in the City of Laguna Beach and the City of Laguna Woods.