Nick Knacks

26/10/2025

Friends, this is part of your donations. The recognition goes entirely to you. I will keep you posted with more updates soon!

Thank you Nick and friends for the recent donation! We always appreciate you so much and love the visits!

Nick's commitment is to be the bridge between the people who want to support our local shelters and rescues and the shelters and rescues who need it most. He does frequent donation drives and is always ready for porch pickups.

Nick and his family also do an amazing job of spreading the message that "adoption is the best option, that spaying and neutering saves lives, that teaching the youngest to love and respect animals matters, and that microchipping gives every lost pet the chance to find their way home again". Their words! Our shelters and rescues are blessed to have their support.

25/09/2025

We have to share this spotlight because it truly corresponds to you, our neighbors and friends who have always answered with so much generosity. Even things that may seem unnecessary or too small to matter can mean so much for the animals. That’s our commitment: to be the bridge, helping when you want to help and bringing your generosity straight to the shelters and rescues who need it most.

We’ll never stop spreading the word that adoption is the best option, that spaying and neutering saves lives, that teaching the youngest to love and respect animals matters, and that microchipping gives every lost pet the chance to find their way home again.

And for those who don’t know our pack, here’s a little glimpse of them so you can get to know them too. See you next time — or just text us when you’re ready for the next porch pickup.

Pupdate! All 4 of these sweet dogs were adopted from us, starting with Peppa Licious in 2021, then came Lola Belle, Blue Berry, and finally Moon Light adopted this year. They all came from different situations and ended up with the most amazing family. They are perfectly cared for and loved every single day.

We are not only grateful to the family for adopting, they also support many different rescues and causes in the community and are very well known for their huge hearts and giving spirit. They truly live their mission to make things better for those who cannot speak for themselves. We couldn't have found a better home and family for these 4 sweethearts!

"Girls have been doing extremely well — really, really good! Full of energy, always playing, having fun together, and looking out for one another. We’ve been so blessed with all of these beautiful personalities, and each one is a gift in its own way.

🐾 Peppa Licious– 7, the mom of the crew, steady, caring, and full of charm.

🐾 Lola Bell – almost 5, our kiss-giver. Smart, loving, and oh-so-clever. She even raises her eyebrow like a secret little signal when she’s ready to taste-test the treats.

🐾 Blue Berry – 2, the biggest in size but still the most childlike. At night she practically disappears, unless those bright eyes and wide smile give her away.

🐾 Moon Light – 6 months, the fiery baby who thinks she’s a bull, pushing her way through the heaviest gates and then hopping like a bunny straight into the off-limits places she claims as her own.

Our hearts are forever grateful to A Place of Hope, because of you, our family feels complete, with paws, kisses, and so much love. 🐾❤️"

10/09/2025

Please share!

A Little Dog Left Behind: When "Adequate Shelter" Means Suffering

In Pensacola, a little dog spends its days and nights inside a black car that no longer runs. The windows are cracked, but the air inside is heavy and stale. The seats and floor are soiled with urine and f***s. With no air conditioning, no way out, and no dignity left, this little dog has been forced to call that car "home" for months.

After contracting Escambia County Animal Control with no response, neighbors called Francine for help. She observed the dog and the conditions and contacted the sheriff's office. The deputy also observed the dog and the conditions and contacted Animal Control. They came out and spoke to the owner (who lives in an air conditioned apartment). Despite clear signs of neglect, Animal Control declined to intervene, stating that the dog has food, water, and "adequate shelter." Instead they cited the owner because the dog didn't have it's rabies vaccine and Francine was forced to walk away from the smirking owner, leaving the little dog to an uncertain fate.

Neighbors and concerned citizens see the truth: this isn’t shelter. It’s confinement. It’s suffering. The response from Animal Control, an agency charged with the protection of animals, is chilling.

Let’s be honest: a broken-down vehicle filled with waste is not "adequate shelter" for any living being. It’s not safety, it’s not comfort, and it’s certainly not humane. This is a little dog, alone and vulnerable, and entirely dependent on people to protect it. Instead, bureaucracy has failed it.

Florida Statute § 828.12 makes it a first-degree misdemeanor to "torment" or deprive an animal of necessary sustenance or shelter, or to transport or confine an animal in a cruel or inhumane manner. Leaving a dog in a non-running vehicle, even with cracked windows, presents serious heat or ventilation risks and can constitute cruel or inhumane confinement under the statute. Florida’s climate makes this especially dangerous: a vehicle, even with windows cracked, can become deadly in minutes in Florida’s heat.

The Escambia County "Basic Rules of Pet Ownership" require proper shelter, protection from the weather, clean conditions, food, water, and exercise. A dog residing in a non-operational vehicle filled with waste is not receiving "proper shelter" or living in "clean conditions."

*Per someone who works with animal control in a different county this falls under § 828.13 (2)(b) Confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise; abandonment of animals.—
(2) Whoever:
(b) Keeps any animals in any enclosure without wholesome exercise and change of air is guilty of a misdemeanor. *

Yet technical loopholes and minimal definitions of "adequate shelter" allow cases like this to fall through the cracks.

This raises urgent questions:

How many more animals are suffering under the label of "adequate shelter"?

Why do agencies charged with protecting them turn a blind eye to conditions anyone with common sense would call cruelty?

When did the bare minimum become acceptable for those who depend on us the most?

Rescue isn’t just pulling dogs out of bad situations, it’s about advocating when no one else will. This little dog deserves more than a cracked window in a car that doesn’t run. It deserves compassion. It deserves protection. It deserves a safe, clean place to live.

If animal control won’t act, then the community must. By speaking up, documenting suffering, and demanding accountability, we can make sure "adequate shelter" is redefined to reflect what animals actually need, not just what a statute’s lowest bar allows.

This poor dog, crying in the heat of that car, surrounded by filth and neglect, is more than a statistic or a legal loophole. It is a living, breathing creature, yearning for safety, warmth, and love while living a life that has been reduced to survival in a hot black metal box.

We debated posting this, concerned with possible retaliation from the animal shelter, but if we can't raise our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves, who will?

***What you can do - Share and contact the shelter and County Commissioner Lumon May. Please be respectful and remember that he is part of the solution, not the problem. Case #25-069085. ***

https://myescambia.com/elected-officials/commissioners

Update 9/10-
https://www.facebook.com/100057420640404/posts/1275534411037235/

17/05/2025

See us at the same spot, BOOTH 4️⃣, Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola 🇵🇪👍🏻

11/05/2025

01/03/2025

See you next Saturday 8th!

14/02/2025

Exciting news! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce that our brand-new treat is launching tomorrow. 🥳🙌🏻
Come visit us at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola, Booth 4️⃣, and grab a sample. We promise you won’t be disappointed—it's a must-try! Can’t wait to see you there! ✨

08/01/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU from all the animals at Escambia County Animal Shelter to everyone who donated warm covers during this challenging cold weather 🥶🥶🥶. Your immediate response and generosity truly reflects the compassionate spirit of our community. It's heartwarming to see how you all come together to provide comfort and care for these vulnerable pups in need. You all are truly amazing!

25/12/2024

“Season’s greetings! We appreciate your business and wish you a Merry, Happy Christmas.” 🎄🥂🍾

15/12/2024

Two years ago I set the goal to start a small business as a way to help pay my way through college. That’s how Nick Knacks started.
I want to share with you all, my friends and loyal customers, that after so many late nights studying 📚 and so many late nights baking 🥐… I got my Associate's Degree!
Can’t thank you all enough for your support and constructive feedback. Thank you for sharing your personal stories and positive experiences along the way. You have all played a vital role in this journey, and I truly appreciate each one of you.
Now, the next chapter begins. Bachelor’s Degree… I’m on the way!!! 🎓🚗