Pups and Cups, a mobile coffee trailer launched in 2024, donates profits and supplies to Las Vegas animal shelters while serving specialty drinks. The trailer features photos of adoptable dogs and aims to open a permanent location for adoption events.
On Fridays in Las Vegas, grabbing coffee from Pups and Cups does more than start your day—it helps local rescue dogs. The mobile coffee trailer, started by 23-year-old Jordan Haas, turns caffeine into support for animals waiting for homes across Southern Nevada. As reported by News 3 Las Vegas, the project keeps growing, reaching more shelter dogs in the area.
Haas launched Pups and Cups in 2024 after years working in coffee, putting animal rescue at the center of her business. Each week, the trailer displays photos of adoptable dogs from local shelters, inviting customers to connect with animals in need while they wait for their drinks. Some customers snap photos, visit shelters like The Animal Foundation, and even adopt a dog. The Animal Foundation has also promoted programs like Doggy Day Out, where visitors can take shelter dogs for walks to help them socialize and improve their chances of adoption. This program runs at 655 N Mojave Road from 11:00 to 19:00 and is open to most dogs over six months old and weighing more than 30 pounds, according to FOX5 Vegas.
How the coffee trailer supports local shelters
Pups and Cups donates part of its Friday profits to Las Vegas-area shelters and rescue groups. The support goes beyond money—Haas often buys food, blankets, and beds from Amazon wish lists, focusing on what shelters actually need. "A lot of the times it’s actually food that they constantly need," Haas says, noting that practical supplies matter more than toys. News 3 Las Vegas has confirmed the trailer’s ongoing support for local shelters, describing Pups and Cups as a coffee business that uses both its revenue and public attention to help animal welfare efforts in the community.
The menu is as dog-themed as the mission. The Funky Puppy, a mix of banana, caramel, and hazelnut, is the top seller. The Shepherd’s Latte—dark chocolate and salted caramel—is also popular. Seasonal drinks like Caramel Apple Zoomies and Snoopy S’mores rotate in and out. Drinks cost $6 for 16 ounces and $7 for 24 ounces, with hot and cold options. Haas credits her partnership with Dark Moon Roasters for the coffee quality that keeps people coming back.
From coffee cart to community hub
Haas started in coffee at 15, working her way up to assistant manager at a small shop before studying business at College of Southern Nevada. Her love for dogs, inspired by her own German shepherds Blaze and Tucker, led her to combine coffee with animal advocacy. In two years, Pups and Cups has grown from a small cart to a full trailer, building a loyal following through social media and word of mouth. A September 2026 update from the Las Vegas Review-Journal notes the trailer’s evolution from a "small cart to a small trailer and into its current format," with schedules posted regularly on social media.
The trailer moves around Las Vegas, with weekly schedules posted on TikTok (@pupsandcupslv) and Instagram (@pupsandcups.lv). Customers check for the latest lineup of adoptable dogs and specialty drinks, making the trailer a regular stop for coffee and community. Local media have highlighted the business’s growth and its efforts to help more shelter dogs across the city.
Plans for a permanent location
While the trailer pops up at different spots, Haas is working toward opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Las Vegas. She wants to host regular adoption events and dedicate space to animal rescue partnerships. "If I had an actual shop, it would be dedicated towards that," Haas says, showing her commitment to making animal welfare a lasting part of the city’s coffee scene.
Pups and Cups stands out not just for its dog-themed drinks, but for its steady, hands-on support for local shelters. Haas’s willingness to face the realities of animal rescue—sometimes breaking down in tears during shelter visits—shows a level of involvement that goes beyond marketing. In a city full of new business ideas, Pups and Cups has built a following by offering real help to shelters and a sense of purpose with every cup. If the next phase comes together, the trailer’s mission could become a permanent part of Las Vegas’s hospitality scene and show how small businesses can make a difference in their community.
