I cannot recommend Danielle enough. I contacted her because I could not believe she had a Komondor puppy available for adoption. I have had a Komondor before and they are not easy to find here in the states. They are an incredible breed (Hungarian sheepdogs), but it's good to know about them before you dive in. We talked on the phone for an hour, she gave me all the information she had about this beautiful puppy who has absolutely stolen my heart. He was about one when we spoke, and had been in a litter born to a backyard breeder. The puppies had been neglected and rescued by animal control, and then Danielle. She was very careful to vet me which i appreciated. She brought me this beautiful guy herself, checked out the house and backyard to make sure it was safe, gave me all the vaccination information he had so far, and could not have been more helpful. Aside from that, I ended up with the best dog ever. read more

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PUPPY MILL!!! DO NOT WASTE your time applying here if you expect a fair or professional process!!! After spending over four hours on a detailed application following the loss of our beloved Yorkie of 9 years, we were met with nothing but hostility and bias from a representative named Danielle. No empathy or sympathy for the loss of our beloved Yorkie either. The entire operation is incredibly SUSPICIOUS. All "POSITIVE" reviews are made by a FAKE account!! Look at those accounts they are not real people. There is no listed phone number or any way to contact the organization besides an email address. When Danielle called after hours from her private cellphone, it was with children screaming so loudly in the background that we could barely hear. When we asked for her name and organization, a necessary step since my husband has partial hearing loss, she became immediately defensive. Without speaking to us for even two minutes, she made snap judgments, assumed we were "applying everywhere," because we were waiting to hear back from another shelter about donating our Yorkies toys and food. She immediately stereotyped and told us we weren't a fit. We never mentioned having "multiple applications to other shelters" it was a random lie she made up out of nowhere. Even IF we were looking to adopt two dogs from two different shelters or rescues, it is absurd to rescue 2 dogs in need of a home? My sister has 3 dogs she rescued from 3 different shelters?? We are trying to give a dog in need a loving home! We are dedicated pet parents who treated our previous dog like family; she was spayed, spoiled, and traveled everywhere with us!! As a Registered Nurse and an adoptee myself, I chose adoption over a breeder because I believe in the cause, but Danielle turned it into a nightmare. She replied with racist stereotypes (my husband is Indian) and showed blatantent discrimination rather than looking at our qualifications as responsible, loving owners. The dogs are over $800 without even spaying/ neutering, which is a red flag as well. Between the lack of a contact number, the unprofessional conduct, and the immediate dismissal, I am very suspicious that this is a backyard breeding operation "claiming to be a rescue. There's no address or location to meet and many many reviews claim there are numerous dogs crammed in one cage and many were filthy and had severe health issues. It really sounds like a puppy mill operation or back yard breeder. To be turned down based on prejudice before a real conversation even started is a disgrace. This is not an ethical "rescue" and was reported for being an unethical breeder by numerous people!! read more

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We had a tremendously positive experience with Danielle and Animal Prayers. I found our sweet Breck (formerly Canelo) on adoptapet through Animal Prayers and followed the instructions to e-mail for an application. Danielle quickly sent me a link to the application the next morning. It was a lengthy and thorough application, which I appreciated and took as a sign that they care deeply and want to make sure the animals are finding homes that are a good fit for them. She then called and we had a conversation to make sure we were a good fit for a young, active dog, like Breck (we are!). We then scheduled a time the next day for us to meet at her office so I could meet my dog and again make sure we were a good fit. The description they provided of Breck was 100% accurate and within hours he became an irreplaceable part of our family. I really appreciated Danielle's partnership throughout this process and her dedication to making sure Breck found a good home. She followed up via text to make sure he was settling in, which I thought was a kind gesture and indicator of her dedication. I highly recommend this rescue organization and will happily send any of my animal loving friends in the direction of Animal Prayers! read more

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Danielle was easy to reach and had clear communication. When we went to visit the dog we were interested in, we were not rushed and spent an hour with the dog before making a decision. Danielle was clear and direct with the adoption steps and even helped us schedule a low cost neutering appointment. Although very shy at first, our pup has blossomed into a great family dog with a ton of personality. read more

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Adopted the sweetest pup from animal prayers. Communication from Danielle was excellent. We are so grateful to have been able to adopt and that there are people who are helping dogs find loving homes read more

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We made a call to go see a specific dog and Danielle said she had two Maltipoo females she just rescued we could see right away. Ended up we came home with one of them. She was a mess, smelled like a toilet but I looked into her eyes and said she'd going to be fine, Now 3 months later we are so happy she's ours! Working with Danielle had been a pleasure. She's great at follow up and made the whole adoption process easy. We highly recommend Animal Prayers Rescue, read more

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Thank you for our little sweet boy! We named him Cody Had a great experience with Danielle at Animal Prayers they are very thorough in their background check! read more

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I don't generally like to be this blunt without further explanation, but I think the other 1 star reviews on here and the attached screenshot clearly show that there is something wrong with the owners here. There was nothing that my husband said (it was a very short, basic question, lol) that warranted such an aggressive and nonsensical response. If the dog being listed as available on PetFinder was a mistake, you could just say so. Also, what's with the sudden exclamation points? Please save yourself the confusion and don't even contact this place. I hope these dogs somehow find a safe and good home, away from the owners of this so-called shelter. read more

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We got the sweetest new addition to our family thanks to Animal Prayers. This rescue truly cares about the animals they foster and wants to ensure they go to great homes. Danielle was super easy to deal with and was very accommodating to our schedule since we were coming from San Diego. Animal Prayers has so many wonderful animals that are still looking for homes. I can't thank Danielle and Animal Prayers enough for our darling little baby. A+++++ read more

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The adoption of Ollie was quick and easy. We met at a convenient place interviewed each other and then met and interacted with Ollie. Since it seemed a good match I was able to take him home immediately. The rescue gave me both the good and bad qualities of Ollie, (likes to counter surf), and it was a good description. I am happy to welcome Ollie into my home. read more

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I inquired about rescuing one of their dogs they had advertised on PetFinder and the email attached is how they responded to my inquiry. Extremely rude & unprofessional attitude. My response to their email and then their final response. AVOID!!! read more

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I had a great experience with Danielle twice she was able to foster two of my rescues to great homes. She was kind, polite, and very responsive. She kept me on the loop with pictures on their updates and gave me peace of mind that these rescues were going to great homes. read more

Sent an inquiry to ask if a specific dog was still available and how much the adoption fee was. Got a reply that info is on the page. Total bs! There's no info on the page. read more

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I can't say enough amazing things about this rescue! From start to finish, the entire experience was positive, organized, and full of genuine care for the animals. You can truly tell that everyone here is passionate about finding the right homes for their pets. A very special thank you to Danielle ,she was absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. She was kind, knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to answer my (many!) questions. Danielle made sure I felt confident and prepared before bringing my puppy home, and it was clear how much she truly cares about both the animals and the families adopting them. Thanks to this rescue and Danielle's support, I found the perfect addition to my family. I'm beyond grateful and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt. read more

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I tried to inquire two times via email about available dogs that were listed online. After a week delay, they got back to me and said the dogs were adopted already but gave me the names of two other dogs and a link to apply for them. Those two dogs were not listed anywhere online. I replied in a nice way, saying that I would like to meet and see any dogs before applying to adopt (obviously) but then the person at the rescue sent back an incredibly rude reply!!! I couldn't believe it! I get the sense that this is not a real adoption organization, or they are just incredibly unprofessional! Adopters beware read more

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I had the best experience adopting our sweet Rocky from Animal Prayers. The process was quick but thorough. They do charge an adopting fee which covers medical expenses and other costs to keep the rescue going. This is true of all rescues now. I saw Rocky on the website at 9am and Danielle got Rocky to me by 3pm that day. I truly, appreciate this rescue and what they do to save these sweet, helpless animals. read more

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I reached out to this rescue with sincere interest in adopting a dog and was extremely disappointed by the interaction. The woman I spoke with was curt, belittling, and aggressive from the start. Rather than answering questions professionally, her tone felt dismissive and unwelcoming, which made the conversation uncomfortable very quickly. When I addressed her attitude directly, the call escalated instead of being de-escalated. After the call ended, she called me back to state that she records her phone calls--something I was never informed of at the beginning of the conversation. At that point, it was clear this rescue was not a good fit for our family. I fully understand that rescues are protective of their animals, but professionalism, basic courtesy, and transparency should still be the standard. This experience left me feeling disrespected and discouraged from moving forward. I would caution potential adopters who value respectful communication to proceed carefully. read more

Danielle was amazing! We have been search for a pup for awhile and she was the only person to return our emails and is super responsive. You can tell that they really care. We have our new pup, Ally now and couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for such an amazing and positive experience! read more

Danielle was so helpful. I found my new boy and not only was she responsive when i placed the initial inquiry, she met me personally so i could meet him, then even helped when it was time to update the microchip information. I have my new best friend and I couldn't be happier, and it's all thanks to Animal Prayers. read more

Our experience was amazing! The application process is long and strict but worth it. The communication is friendly, clear, and ongoing for the well being of our beautiful dog. read more

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We had a good experience with Animal Prayers and ended up adopting the dog that seems like a great fit for our family! They clearly take care of and care about the dogs they foster, and they take finding them a good home very seriously. During our meet & greet with the dog we ended up adopting, we never felt rushed or pressured. The foster mom clearly wanted to make sure we were comfortable with our decision, while she watched and coached us on our interaction with our potential new family member. We ended up being. able to go home with our him that night! We couldn't be happier! read more

1. Rude and hostile experience from the very beginning. Very confrontational--tempers were exchanged during meet up. 2. Meet up was at a random office building. Other parties were present to look at pups, but it seemed out of the norm for a rescue to meet clients at an office building pavilion. 3. Multiple dogs were placed in one tiny crate- unbathed despite meet up for adoption. 4. The dog I adopted was riddled with health issues. (Worms, yeast, ear infections, vision issues, and deafness) All confirmed after initial visit 2 days after getting the puppy. Shot record and dewormer record was provided at adoption. Could never initiate contact with the vet listed on shot records to confirm health history or validate medical records. read more

My husband and I were very ready and excited to adopt a dog. I wouldn't have spent over an hour on their application otherwise. I was really shocked at the call I had with Danielle. She was so unbelievably rude, and despite me trying to explain to her, questioned our desire to adopt a dog straight out of the gate without even speaking to us... Reading the other reviews, it sounds like others had the same experience. I feel horrible for the dogs, because I think her attitude will stop them from being adopted. We wanted to feel comfortable to meet a dog and ensure they were fit, but we knew with this rescue it wouldn't be possible. We would feel pressured to adopt a dog that isn't a good fit or would be written off as uncommitted (which we are not). I write this review in hopes that this rescue changes their ways. read more

They are amazing . Love the animals Daniela is so wonderful person She is so professional end Kane read more

They will not adopt to anyone who is retired. The application says if you don't work they won't consider you. I questioned that and Danielle response was NO. Seems to me they are prejudice against the senior adopters. read more

Whoever is responding to inquiries is extremely rude and nasty. From being told I need to grow up to being told I need to go into a mental ward, their responses were above and beyond cruel considering I expressed I just lost my 15 year old maltipoo. Please don't give these people your money. read more

I have adopted the most beautiful girl from this rescue... she had been abandoned and was a mess with tons of Matt's, she was groomed spayed, chipped, got her vaccinations and fostered to learn what type of home she needed... The rescue knew that I would be the best home for her... I am so blessed... read more

My family and I had an incredible experience with Animal Prayers adopting our new furbaby!!! Number one, this rescue ALWAYS answers the phone. That in and of itself is a big deal. When I called other rescues, some of them took days to call me back and some didn't return my calls at all. The application was long and even after I filled out the application, Danielle had some questions for me to clarify. This was a good thing because this told me that she cares about the welfare of her animals and who they are going to. My new dog is the love of my family's life and I could tell that she was loved before she got to us. When I met Danielle, she was on time, pleasant, professional and most importantly, showed me a happy, healthy dog updated on all vaccines and ready to go. She provided me a clear contract, medical records and an invitation to call her anytime with questions. I wish all rescues ran this efficiently and I wish all people could communicate directly and honestly the way Danielle did with me. Thank you Animal Prayers for caring for the animals and making sure they go to the right families that will love them. read more

I am very disappointed in my interaction with Danielle. She was very rude and hostile. Unfortunately this rescue is not a fit for me based on this very disturbing interaction. I am a very loving and loyal dog mom and would happily adopt any rescue puppy available but will be adopting from a different organization. read more

They are very professional and committed to find a good home for the dogs. The application is very long and thorough to insure the applicant are qualified to adopt and are committed to having a dog for a lifetime of the dogs. read more

Fantasic rescue, very caring. Truly care about the dog and rescue all kinds. The pounds kill daily, I love the dog I got and glad someone cares about dogs and saves them. Bless you Animal Prayers I LOVE my new dog. read more

I've adopted two of my dogs from this rescue and fostered a few as well. Staff are always welcoming and happy to answer any questions potential adoptees or I have about the dogs. They're very accommodating and want to make sure the dogs are going to good homes. I've been fostering with them for a few years now because they are clearly passionate about the well-being of their rescues. Highly recommend you get your next furry companion from Animal Prayers Rescue! read more

Animal Prayers my a**. No one can take the devil out of the person who replied to my application. I put in an application for my dad. We lost my mom in November and an amazing Maltese in 2023. He's super lonely. I was very honest with all the questions. I got the worst response from someone rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. They must hate their job and they're taking care of animals. They told me that a legit rescue will not "except" our situation. They can't even spell. Someone needs to fire that heartless person or close down this rescue. They are truly not a good rescue organization to have that kind of harsh response. read more

Change/Fire the rude staff working there. The dogs deserve better. All I did was put in an inquiry for a dog that was there and was met with rude and disrespectful service. I expect this from maybe a fast food place or somewhere else but a dog rescue center that's beyond wild. read more

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We adopted a beautiful parti poodle named Luna. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. Very well behaved and loving. The organization was great, and overall it was a great experience! read more

Sent a polite email to inquire about a dog per their request of direct contact on petfinder. was responded to very rudely and insulted by an anonymous person. I'm assuming whoever this is, is a one person show that's brokering dogs and not actually running a real shelter. No business license, no filings with CA to collect charity, no address. STAY CLEAR read more

So ,so rude and not helpful. I hope they are nicer to the animals than they are to the people looking to adopt. After reading reviews this person clearly has issues. She was very disrespectful, and aggressive. read more

A very strange and disheartening experience from the start. My girlfriend had reached out to these folks to adopt a Daschund. The communication was short and seemed a bit apathetic from the start, which was strange considering most foster/ adoption center people tend to be compassionate good hearted people looking to put animals into the hands of people who can properly care for them (which is definitely my girlfriend). The initial phone call was quick with very little information. We asked how Duke was with cats and never got much information back. My girlfriend expressed she was okay with training the dog but we wanted to make sure there was no potential for a dangerous scenario for duke or the cats. There was some odd back and forth over the holiday, and a brief very off putting conversation that put us both on edge. She finally wanted to talk on the phone today, and touch base, and once on the phone, she immediately demanded that we come ready to adopt the dog today and ordered us to be positive that we could indeed take the dog or else there was no option of meeting at all. Considering she's asking $900 for this dog we wanted to be sure that this was a safe and professional situation but it unfortunately did not feel that way and frankly made us uncomfortable. It all seemed very outside the protocol norms of a usual adoption process. After some bickering and some very unwarranted aggression on her end, we told her we would no longer be interested. We are beginning to think that this operation may be illegal or have some nefarious motives (highest bidder vibe or thinking maybe these are stolen dogs). It is extremely unfortunate and disheartening. I have adopted every animal I have owned and even rehabilitated animals and every single one has lived out an amazing full life. It felt very strange to have someone attack you for asking questions to make sure an animal would be placed in the proper home. Long story short, we'd implore people to be diligent with this women and ensure this is a legitimate business. We are hoping to look into the business and see what we can find as illegal animal operations have been known to exist in the area. Hoping the best for the animals in her care. We hope she doesn't treat them the way she seems to approach human interactions with. *based on reading a few other reviews I believe we were corresponding with Danielle. She never introduced herself, or left a message or sent over any addition information regarding Duke. very sad about this interaction. read more

I tried reaching out via email to ask about if they have an adoption center where I could meet the dogs since there are a lot of dogs that I'm interested in. They refused to help me out further, saying I had no respect for their directions when they have very little info on their website and no contact info besides email. I'm genuinely interested and want to know more about their dogs, but the response I received felt very rude and unwelcoming, not to mention grammatically incorrect. I don't normally leave reviews for places, but this brief experience I had was honestly so incredibly discouraging, and I hope they improve their website and their service if they want these dogs to be adopted. read more

I inquired in regards to a puppy on this website. I had been looking for one for quite some time and felt that I would try contacting this rescue. I was not sure where exactly the rescue was located at and asked if they offered transportation all of a sudden the person in the email writes and says that they don't believe in transportation, and that they are no longer accepting my inquiry. I informed them that I would be more than happy to meet with them if they aren't Southern California . The person "Daniel" continued to deny my apology and would not speak to me anymore. This is very odd as rescue centers are not like this at least not the ones that I've dealt with everyone has been very kind. This is very odd. Whoever was writing me. The email was not having a good day or very frustrated. I don't know, but it's very unprofessional.. I'm starting to doubt that the rescue that they claim are may be. A scam. read more