Did it again. Got another rescue from Love and Second Chances and couldn't be happier. They…read morereally care about finding the right home for their doggos. Love them!

We had an amazing experience working with Love & Second Chances to adopt our Mei! Melody answered…read moreall our questions and our flight volunteer was so kind. We are so happy with Mei in our lives and I highly recommend this rescue.

Feebie is doing amazing. Tiffany has been there consistently answering every text I've sent!…read moreFeebie is finding her feet and her voice!!

Fantastic!! Big hearted all volunteer run small rescue. They are so honest and caring and…read moreprioritize the best fit for the dogs.

My best friend lost her mom to cancer a few weeks ago. My friend lives out of state- so I have been…read moreassisting her locally. Her mom adopted the sweetest chihuahua from Arf back in 2021, the fur baby went blind about a year ago. So we were really concerned about how she would settle in a new environment, and we're trying to rehome the dog I went to Joybound a few weeks ago to ask if there was any chance they take back their animals in these circumstances. The woman at the welcome desk was so helpful explaining yes they do. She walked me thru the process to fill out the forms online They got back to my friend promptly to setup an appointment for a behavior assessment and vet evaluation. We had our appointment yesterday at 2. We arrived a half hour early so we wouldn't be rushed , and to help Lily stay as calm as possible. Everyone we encountered was delightful and so kind. No judgements- Lily came alive with tail wags and enthusiasm to be back at such a supportive rescue group. She was just basking in the attention and love. She passed her behavior test with flying colors. We were told she most likely will be going to a foster home first for a few weeks before she's available for adoption. We were told we can follow her online with her name, and see when she becomes available and she won't be on the website anymore once she finds her next loving home. Thank you Joybound for standing behind your animals and supporting families We also did not have to pay a surrender fee. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy complementary coffee or tea, also offered a box of tissues We were already pulling out of the parking lot before our scheduled appointment time Can't think you enough for your kindness all around this hard experience

I had multiple excellent experiences with Joybound in several different atmospheres. I first…read morediscovered them when they held a pet vaccination clinic in Antioch. I had two new kittens that I took in as a foster, but of course my family and I fell in love with them and kept them. At this event I got both of their first kitten shots, rabies shot, microchips, flea medicines and some cat food all for free!! Everyone was so nice and although there was a lot of people there taking advantage of the free services, they communicated effectively and everything was organized and not chaotic. I joined their mailing list and found out about their next event in Richmond. The kittens and I went down there to get their second kitten shots and cat food, for free! I got on the waiting list for low cost spay and neuter clinic. Friendly staff, nicely organized. I was suprised when I got the call from them for the neutering appts quicker than expected! Brought both kittens down, everything went well, again for free!! Today my husband, our daughter and I went down to their free pets stocking decorating event. Met with smiles, super cute room filled with stockings and puff paint pens on the tables. They had cookies and hot apple cider. All for free. We decorated stockings for the kittens and our other cat, it was a lot of fun and they had a good turnout! While our stockings dried, we walked around a bit and found they had a boutique! We made Christmas donations for both cat and dog items that they matched! And we got our large dog some Christmas Jammie's on clearance for $5. Boutique was well priced, my husband got a Joybound hat! So onto the animas they had there! First we passed the cats. All of them cuddling in super nice beds, they had nice toys, scratch pads, colorful wallpaper in their individual rooms, information sheets on each door for each pet. The dogs had the same, nice fuzzy beds, toys, little slots to give them treats down this tube. So cute!! I typically can't look at shelter pets because I feel so bad for them. These animas all looked happy and very well taken care of! There was staff walking around regularly checking in on people since they had adoption available. I asked a few questions they were able to answer no problem! They seemed very caring and committed to the animals and putting their best foot forward in helping the get homes. Building super clean, staff super nice, animas all cozy. Overall, we have a great opinion of Joybound with all these diverse experiences we've had with them. The people are so nice and welcoming. We're so grateful for them and the help they provided my kittens, saved us a ton of money!!! And for all they do, thank you!!!!!!

I have also had trouble with this organization. I adopted 2 kittens in June of 2013 and am still…read moretrying to get paperwork for the microchips that were placed in the cats. She is the one who will be contacted if the cats are found--which is a very distressing thought because I can't ever get in touch with her. I have yet to receive any paperwork on the cats whatsoever. I also had serious trouble with the vet that she works with to spay and neuter the cats. The male of the pair contracted a serious infection and nearly died--a rare situation in male cats because the procedure is so simple for them. It has been difficult every step of the way with this woman and I am at my wits end.

This is a very small rescue, and they do the best they can. They have saved hundreds of cats from…read morelocal shelters. I talked to them about Candiss P. . the cat she lost is NOT the cat she claims, it was adopted out long before she lost hers. As for not being able to get in touch right away, why not show up at their adoption days to talk in person, or volunteer to help with emails and phone calls? Some of the smaller rescues do not have the big budgets for staff like the SPCAs and Humane Societies. They are run on a shoestring, and with volunteers. Volunteers usually have jobs, and cannot respond as quickly as the big rescues. Give them a break!

Super impressed with the vet clinic at the EAST BAY SPCA. Last week saw a Great doctor/dentist who…read moregave thorough explanation of her diagnosis. Vet tech also great at keeping me informed as to progress, details, and expedited blood test, too. Today, i Just dropped off fec. sample to reception and Marina not only expedited, but remembered my name and my cat Onyx's name, too!! Sheesh, I can't remember what I had for breakfast! And she must see dozens of people per day. She also explained exactly when test results come back, costs for services VERY CLEARLY all while managing batch of others in waiting area. Altogether a very well-run clinic with top notch professionals in all departments.

I was just admire all the work on the road. They were so deep in this hole…read more It was just a pretty cool sight to see. Near the SPCA. I love Oakland SPCA. My daughter and I used to volunteer all the time. We will have to go visit soon.

We have adopted two dogs from Diane. Both dogs were in good health with current shots and they had…read moregood dispositions despite their history prior with Diane. My friend Kathy also adopted her dog, too from Diane and she also received a great dog with good health etc. Diane is loving and caring and wants to make sure her rescue dogs go to the right home. We have never regretted acquiring both of our dogs from her I 2009 and 2012. Ann M.

We were a 16 year foster for them and while they mean well they have a single paid employee who is…read moreoverwhelmed which means not all dogs get the care they deserve. Communication is lacking, they are slow to respond to requests and at times you as a foster are on your own. That makes it hard, because we all want what's best for the dogs but in doing that we let the rescue off the hook and do their job for them which just reinforces what's wrong. Maybe they will get back on track, but we will no longer foster for them.

We rescued our beloved Minnie from Copper's Dream Rescue. This rescue is incredibly near and dear…read moreto us, and they do so much good. They have helped save so many wonderful animals. We have volunteered as foster parents for dogs for Copper's Dream and the rescue helped our foster babies find amazing forever homes.

There is nothing here but a waterpark! Tried to find the…read moreshelter place but it seems almost every shelter i find are closed for independence day!

This organization is as good as it gets as far as pet adoption organizations is concerned. I've…read moreworked with them twice through adopting our family's two furry friends: Katie (a sassy but so adorable feline) and Wyatt (not your typical yappy Chihuahua). If you're looking for cats, go to Pet Food Express at Slatten Ranch on Saturdays from 12-3. or Pittsburg Petsmart on Sundays from 12-3. They have different kinds of cats and kittens with different shapes and colors just waiting to be loved. After a short screening application, your new friend is yours! Cats and kittens have an adoption fee of $100. If you're looking for dogs, they don't bring them on site. Instead, they're all at a foster house in Brentwood. Man, I've never seen so many dogs in one place! Small and big dogs alike! You can tell they're well taken cared of at Joy's house. Usually you can just sit there, observe all their personalities, and pick from there. I'm sure one will steal your heart like my Wyatt has. Dogs and puppies adoption fees range from $125-$300, depending on age, special needs, purity of breed, etc. Email joysdogs@gmail.com or call 925 473-4642 to make an appt. And if for any reason you find that you and your new furry friend aren't working out, you can bring him/her back to the organization free of charge within a month after adoption. Their available pets can be seen here online: http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?&shelterid=CA338&preview=1

What an enthusiastic and caring organization! The team puts their hearts & souls into rescuing…read morecritters and getting them to their new homes.

From the owner: Critter Waggin spcializes in exotic animal rescue and rehoming. Our expertise in the care and…read morehousing of animals includes, tortoises, lizards, snakes, hampsters, chinchillas, rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, as well as all household pets and everything in between. We pride ourselves in the care of the animals entrusted to us, both in their day to day care, and finding suitable and loving forever homes. We offer educational programs to help new and future pet owners to set up new cages and train them in the proper care of their new family member.