Summary
Arizona Saved Paws is an Instagram account soliciting PayPal donations using pirated videos. Here's what we found.
STATUS UPDATE: Page Removed – 6/4/26. Reported to FTC and PayPal on 6/3/26. Page shut down within 24 hours of reports being filed.
What They Claim
Arizona Saved Paws operates an Instagram account under the handle @arizona_saved_paws, posting emotional dog rescue content and directing followers to donate via PayPal.
What the IRS Says
Arizona Saved Paws makes no explicit 501(c)(3) claim, but solicits donations without any verifiable nonprofit standing. There is no matching record in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Red Flags
The account launched in February 2025 and uses pirated video content – footage taken from legitimate rescue organizations and reposted as their own.
The PayPal donation account is registered under the name ‘Save Lives,’ not Arizona Saved Paws. That mismatch between the page name and the payment account name is a consistent pattern across fake rescue operations.
Payment Methods
PayPal: paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=59TRRRRBBKVNY — listed under ‘Save Lives’
Investigation Details
- Platform: Instagram
- Handle: @arizona_saved_paws
- Followers: 2,800+
- Claims Nonprofit: No
- IRS Listed: No
- Account Started: February 2025
- Date Investigated: May 2026
What to Do
Report the account to Instagram by tapping the three dots on the profile and selecting ‘Report.’ File a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. If you’ve donated, contact your bank or credit card company about a chargeback.
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[ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION: This post is based on research conducted by AskGrammy.com in June 2026. This post is for consumer education purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.]