We just celebrated five glorious years with the most special dog in the world, thanks to Camp…read moreCocker Rescue. They spent thousands to help her get well from her previous owners and the adoption process was thorough and appropriate. CCR truly cares for the dogs they rescue and we now contribute monthly to help them continue their mission of mercies! This is a top notch operation and we are proud to support them for the great and compassionate work that they do...

Twelve years ago my wife learned of a cocker spaniel that Camp Cocker was trying to find a forever…read morehome. He was Sweet Pea from Tennessee and had been transported to California by a team of dedicated pet loving volunteers. We met him a short time there after and we adopted him. We named him Teddy. He was young and got along with our other senior rescues. He was a good boy despite a few skirmishes with our male dogs. His last 7 years has been lived as the senior member of our canine family consisting of Teddy and three terrier females. They all loved Teddy and they kept him young at heart. Sadly today, Teddy crossed the Rainbow Bridge with the help of our vet, Dr. Pershing at the La Canada Pet Clinic. We will miss our little man, my muchacho, my wife's Boo but we are better humans for having this cocker spaniel who survived a vicious attack in Tennessee in our lives. We thank Camp Cocker and all the people who lent their hands and time in rescuing him and bringing to California and us. Teddy will live on in our memories with the help of thousands of photos we have of him. "Now a noble heart cracks. Good night sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

You can immediately tell that this adoption center truly prioritizes the safety, health, and well…read morebeing of their animals over anything els, even money. that's honestly so rare and really refreshing to see. they're very strict about their process, which i actually really appreciated. before you can even view the kittens or other animals, you have to fill out a form. they want to make sure every animal goes to a safe, loving, and responsible home. most animal shelters don't do this so i really appreciate it. the whole place felt clean, calm, and well cared for, and the animals all seemed happy and properly looked after. the staff was also super kind and made sure we took our time looking at the kittens. overall, it just feels like a place that genuinely cares. if you're looking to adopt, this is exactly the kind of environment you'd want. responsible, thoughtful, and focused on what's best for the animals.

We had a very disappointing experience at Pet Orphans of Southern California. We adopted a dog…read morethrough spcaLA and were referred there for his neuter procedure, which was required as part of the adoption agreement. The issues began at drop-off. I arrived on time at 8:30 a.m., but there was a long line of owners and dogs waiting outside. Many of the dogs appeared to be puppies, fosters, or newly adopted pets still adjusting and difficult to manage. I waited approximately 20 minutes while trying to control my 65-pound dog. When I reached the front, staff said they had no record of our appointment and asked, in an unprofessional manner, whether I had completed the intake form that was supposedly emailed to me. I had never received it. I was then handed paperwork to complete on-site while continuing to manage my dog in a crowded environment. On the form, I disclosed that my dog had been experiencing chronic diarrhea since being picked up as a stray, that we were actively working with our veterinarian to identify the cause, and that our veterinarian had cleared him for surgery. Staff then told me they would not proceed if he had diarrhea. I explained that this condition predated the adoption, that the neuter was required by the shelter, and that we had already obtained veterinary clearance. Staff repeatedly went back and forth between me and the veterinarian before eventually presenting a high-risk consent form. The communication around this was especially concerning. When the form was presented, I was told that by signing it, I was accepting that if anything happened to my dog, it would be my fault. I understand that additional risks can exist, but this was handled in a dismissive and inappropriate manner. If the clinic had sent the intake paperwork in advance or reviewed the medical concerns beforehand, this could have been addressed prior to my driving an hour from West Adams to Van Nuys with a dog who does not travel well. I was also disappointed that additional charges were presented for items such as an e-collar, pain medication, and IV fluids. For a required adoption procedure, these added costs felt excessive. Pick-up was similarly poor. When my dog was returned, a staff member commented, "Make sure to take care of the diarrhea because he still has it," despite our earlier detailed discussion of the condition and treatment plan. While loading him into the car, I noticed feces on his cone, tail, and legs. This suggested he had soiled himself and had not been adequately cleaned before discharge, which was both upsetting and concerning from a sanitation and post-operative care standpoint. Overall, this experience reflected poor communication, lack of professionalism, and inadequate attention to patient care. I would not return to Pet Orphans of Southern California and would not recommend this clinic to others. I also plan to share this experience with spcaLA so they are aware of the concerns regarding this referral partnership.

We just adopted our precious girl Daisy (formerly Cinnamon) and we are so in love with her. Vivian…read morewas amazing, kind and compassionate from the moment we met her. She stayed in constant communication with us and made the entire process so easy. Lisa was so kind to us, inviting us over to her house for our dog to meet her new sister. I never thought that my heart would feel whole again after our spaniel passed away but Daisy has brought a new joy to our house and our hearts are so full. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I will recommend this rescue to everyone looking for a new best friend.

We have been working with Big Love for a little over a year now fostering doggos! We love working…read morewith them and Lisa and the entire Big Love team are so wonderful to work with. They clearly care and are always there when we need help with the foster pups! Please adopt with Big Love!

This place REALLY cares about which cats go to where. I got my cat (named Captain when I adopted…read moreand now named Doc) after going over there for a few days. They talked to me and figured out my personal life and then suggested cats that they thought would fit in. Doc has become the perfect friend. And I can't thank them enough for helping me. UPDATE: also got another cat named Marty and we have been a family for over 5 years!

adopted my sweet baby boy from here a couple of years ago!! i met with his foster mom, met my baby…read moreboy and then it was instant love!! his foster mom informed me of the process on how to adopt him. as soon as he went to perry's place, i went there to spend some more time with him then took him home the same day! the process was smooth and the lady helping me was kind. she even showed us some other cats and kittens. when i came to perry's place, my boy cat was having an allergic reaction (nothing serious, just red patch of skin with fur missing in between his shoulder blades on his back), and the staff here informed me of it and pointed it out to me before i signed anything. they showed me the medical history and on it, they noted the flea medication that was used that caused this. i was super grateful for this since now i know which flea medication to not use and i was grateful it was brought to my attention when i was there still and before i signed anything/paid. i recommend adopting from here. whole process was smooth and all the cats are so cute.

Amazing people to work with, they truly love and take care of these cats. Highly recommend to check…read moretheir cattery and their website for available cats to foster/adopt

Horrible communication. Beyond words. Also Adrienne is, as others have said, very condescending. I…read morehad to walk away from a fostering gig because I was about to flip at her passive-aggressive comments and lack of communication. I knew I could never work with her.

They were really nice and understanding, I wasn't able to take care of my dog due to my mom being…read moreallergic to dogs, They messaged me and they took care of her and found her a good loving family. I recommend them if you are looking for adopting a pet message them for more information. They take good care of dogs and finds lovely family.

These people were great. Had bad feelings with other groups never with them.. There animals are…read moreall in great condition and they take care of everything even food( if u foster) . I couldn't speak higher of them. The donation they ask are not out of line either. Our Missy has been a God send!!

Adopted our puppy Gary (formerly Bacardi) 2 months ago and we truly couldn't be happier. The…read moreprocess to adopt was smooth and quick, and everyone we interacted with at the organization was wonderful. You can tell that they really care for these animals and want the best for them. Thank you for choosing us to be Gary's parents. He has brought so much joy to our lives after losing our 13 year old dog to diabetes earlier this year. If you're looking to foster or adopt, I highly recommend this rescue!!

My son had a dream to be in a room with puppies and today I made that happen for him and my…read moredaughter at Pups Without Borders . They are a rescue for dogs and specialize in caring for puppies without homes. They are a nonprofit so any and all help is appreciated to keep their facilities running. I was so happy to pay for a reasonably priced "puppy party" for my kids to enjoy that would also help animals in need. We opted to have an - In house puppy party event at their facility. If you know anyone looking to adopt a fur companion please consider this place. Finding the facility is a little difficult to find as there's no signage detailing where the business is, but the address is legible outside of it. There's metered parking in the front of the building. Be aware that most of the meters do not function which means, you can still park there anyway. Samantha was our host for our in house event today and she set up the play area and cleaned up any puppy "messes" rapidly along the way. She was very kind and supervised with so much care for my children and those adorable pups. The pups had lots of toys to choose from, water bowls and were just so lovely. If my place allowed animals - I'm sure we would have taken one home! My kids ENJOYED their time and fell in love with these 5 sweet and energetic puppies!!! Core memories were made and for my children this was everything they could hope for. As a mama seeing their faces and joy filled my heart. Today was a good day! Thank You Pups Without Borders!!!

My heart is broken following the loss of founder Laura Dash. She has rescued over 5,000 dogs since…read moreits inception. So glad to hear her legacy will continue on with the new director. Amazing work with dogs.

I found my cute pug at this place. the feeling of rescuing a dog is amazing. Laura and Laurette…read morewill make sure the dog is going to a good family. Forever grateful to Them. adopting is way better than buying.

Diamonds In the Ruff is aptly named!!! I adopted a pup from them nearly 10 years ago~ so I…read moresuspect I may be a bit partial!!! But they in fact rescue the bottom percentage of dogs from shelters as they are nearly escaping being put to sleep for no other reason than a shortage of space at our "shelters". The people that run this rescue are amazing, have hearts of gold.... and have only one motive~ to save precious souls that are discarded like an old appliance or worn out piece of furniture! I have nothing but praise and the utmost respect for this particular rescue and would never hesitate to recommend them..... They run soley on donations... so if you would like a worthwhile charitiable place to place your hard earned money into- they will put it to wonderful use and you will know that it is money well spent!!! This team runs like a "well-oiled machine"!!!!

I really want to thank Cindy at Diamonds In the Ruff Rescue for allowing my family and I save our…read morebeloved rescued Staffy Hans from being put down due to someone else's dog attacking him and Hans simply defending himself, but injuring the smaller attacking dog. I was literally going through hell just to maintain my own sanity from such a horrible situation!! Cindy put her own stability on the line to make sure Hans could be temporarily held at a kennel until my family and I were able to take him back into a happy and wonderful home again!! We were able to visit him and take him back home without any drama or issues!!! She understood the plight of the bully breeds and was amazing in her level of compassion and support!! Please donate whatever you can to Diamonds In the Ruff Rescue and know many lives like ours are being blessed by such great and challenging work!!! Thanks once again Cindy!!!

Amazing dogs - PLEASE ADOPT! The Volunteers are very…read morefriendly and happy to answer any questions!

Not bad depending on which staff you run into like any shelter. Some love animals and some love the…read morepay. Just like any job. They are on the mid to smaller side compared to other LAAS locations, but have a nice sized play yard. Unfortunately LAAS is a broken system just like the entire animal control/care system is, across the state, nation, world...no one cares about these guys because they don't turn a profit sadly. They do their best (well, some staff...not upper management) and there are lots of cute doggos that don't deserve to be here, and sadly deteriorate just from being sent to dog prison. LAAS at least has adoption discounts constantly, just about every weekend, so there's no excuse not to adopt from the system versus getting an inbred dog with health issues for thousands of dollars. Lots of them end up back here after 1 to 2 years old it seems. And if you can't adopt, volunteer! Dog walking is the best escape from LA.