We've been taking our pup to vanderpump dogs for the vanderpuff haircut for years. Our pup is a…read morerescue and isn't always great with strangers but we always trust the staff at vanderpump and they do an amazing job Prices are pretty similar to other groomers but the profits go to help the rescue doggies in need which makes it even better

I appreciate when celebrities use their status to advocate for a worthy cause. Case in point: Lisa…read moreVanderpump established The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to rescue dogs in China from the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. The foundation also encourages more humane treatment for dogs worldwide and also assists dogs domestically. As part of this initiative, she opened the Vanderpump Dog Rescue & Retail center in Los Angeles. 100% of proceeds from sales & adoptions go to the foundation. They also offer grooming services. A few years ago, a friend of mine adopted a dog from here - a beautiful tripod chihuahua mix. She was happy with the adoption process and loves her little princess. I was having dinner next door and stopped in to check the store out. As expected, the place is meticulously perfect and the décor is bougie with lots of cute plush dog toys & merch. Off to the side is a section where the fur babies that are up for adoption reside in posh play pens with white picket fences. There is also a nice area on the rooftop where potential adopters can spend quality time with their future fur baby. The staff here are very friendly, and I got to meet one of the pups named Meatball as he was on his way out for a walk. Thank you LVP for your dedication to helping our furry friends. *Metered street parking

Vicky is the best for matching you with the perfect rescue, Vicky provides all the training if…read moreneeded and goes beyond the health and loving care for all her rescues. I highly recommend her if you are looking to adopt a rescue dog or help with fostering.

I'm writing this as someone who was introduced to Vickie through our trusted vet, and worked with…read moreher in a personal one-on-one training setting for my beloved dog. I have zero to gain from this review, I just felt compelled to offer some clarity, after stumbling upon a few Yelp reviews that mischaracterize both Vickie and the mission of Eloise Rescue. It's easy to make assumptions without knowing the full picture--but I can say with confidence that this rescue is run with the utmost heart, integrity, and care. Yes, Eloise Rescue charges a $700 adoption fee, and yes, you can adopt a dog at a shelter for $50 with a free vet visit. But that lower price does not equate to greater altruism. At a shelter, you often don't know whether a dog is good with children, other animals, or how they'll behave in a home environment. Nor is the true health status of the dog always known, and the quality of the free vet care may vary significantly. With Eloise Rescue, every dog is temperament-tested before adoption to ensure they are safe and a good fit for their future family--whether that family includes kids, pets, or seniors. No dog is adopted out in under two weeks. That time is used to observe the dog, treat any medical or behavioral issues, and prepare them for success in their new home. Each dog receives a full blood panel, vaccinations, spay or neuter if needed, preventative treatments (for issues like giardia and kennel cough which many dogs leave the shelter with), and a full grooming. The rescue doesn't rely on donated food, either. Instead, food is purchased based on each dog's individual health needs prescribed by experts in veterinary medicine and holistic animal nutrition. When dogs are placed in foster care, everything is provided--from toys and treats to crates, belly bands, bowls, and more. The only thing asked of fosters is their time and love. Yes, adopters are also required to attend 7 group training classes--not as a money-making endeavor, but because Vickie wants to ensure dogs and families are set up to thrive. As a highly sought-after private trainer, Vickie could easily focus on more lucrative one-on-one sessions. Instead, she chooses to offer these group classes to her rescue families so she can stay connected during the critical first weeks, help troubleshoot any early challenges, and make sure both the dog and adopter are adjusting well. It's about long-term success, not short-term profit. In talking with Vickie, I learned that since founding Eloise Rescue nearly 40 years ago, only 13 dogs have ever been returned. That's nearly unheard of when it comes to other rescues and shelters. And Vickie remains in touch with 90% of her adopters for the life of the dog--a testament to her unwavering commitment and the relationships she builds. Vickie's dedication to animal welfare is truly extraordinary. Every decision she makes is rooted in compassion and a deep sense of responsibility. She pours her heart into Eloise Rescue--never for recognition or praise, but because she truly believes every dog deserves a loving, safe home. Vickie goes above and beyond, often taking in dogs others have turned away, paying out of pocket for care, and providing each animal with dignity and individualized attention. I share all of this, purely because I believe Vickie is one of the most genuine, honest, and kind-hearted people I have ever met, and that any dog who is fortunate enough to be rescued by or gets to train with Vickie has won the dog-life-lottery. If a negative review exists, I can only assume it stems from a misunderstanding--or perhaps disappointment from someone who did not meet the thoughtful, high standards set for adoption. The only misfortune here is that Eloise Rescue doesn't receive more charitable support and the visibility it deserves, because if it did, Vickie would have the ability expand her altruistic work with Eloise Rescue even further.

I will begin with the positive: This is one of the cleanest shelters I have visited. As my review…read morehistory suggests, I rarely leave negative reviews, and only do so when the conduct is indefensible. Our experience matched the dozens of other negative reviews perfectly. We are a family of color. I pay close attention to tone, body language, and how staff choose to speak to us. The difference was obvious the moment we arrived. We came to look at cats. Before we were allowed to even view the cages, an older woman with a Russian accent immediately began firing off intrusive qualifying questions. The final one was, "Well are you even ready to adopt now?" I chuckled and replied that it all depended on how the visit went. She followed up by counting our children out loud. "Well I see you got one, two, three kids." I explained politely that not all of them were ours (I am the headmaster of a school serving autistic children). She responded by clapping me on the back twice without permission and saying, "I see you already got enough." This is often used to 'shame' people of color. At age 50, I only have two children of my own and the income to support them; I think perhaps I should get parenting advice from a more qualified source. Do not touch people without consent. Do not talk down to them. Do not try to establish superiority through sarcasm or volume. I walked away while this gross weirdo continued prattling on. We stayed close to an hour. No one asked if we wanted to meet any animals. No one offered information. No one showed interest in helping us adopt. When my wife asked a male staff member about the likely size of a litter of very young puppies, his response was irritation and "I have no idea." Size matters when adopting a dog. Acting annoyed by a basic question reflects poorly on the staff and on the organization. This shelter looks good on the surface, however the staff needs to understand that their behavior makes them look like buffoons and makes the organization that employs them look tacky. The treatment we received did not match the mission they advertised. Clean facility. Unacceptable conduct. We'll stick to our regular shelter.

I came here yesterday because I am very interested in fostering and or adopting a new dog…read more Visiting Best Friends Pet Adoption Center was a truly heartwarming experience. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by the kind and knowledgeable staff who took the time to thoughtfully explain the fostering and adoption process. The one staff member even gave us a mini tour to see their dog Simba who was the only one available for fostering at the moment. All the others were only available for adoption. Unfortunately, since I am only looking for small to small-medium sized dogs there wasn't a match for me yet. But it was so great to see the row of dogs held in this warmly heated section of the center who all had mini lifted cot like beds to rest on instead of having to lay on the cold floor. The facility was so clean, well-maintained, and heated, providing a comfortable environment for the animals, who were kept safe and warm inside this wonderful non-profit, no-kill center. The kitties are displayed right by the entrance so that your heart can view and connect with animals as soon as you walk inside their facility. I learned so much during my visit and felt inspired by the care and dedication of everyone involved. During my visit, they didn't have any small to small-medium sized dogs that I hoped for but I hope to go back frequently to check on their on going availability for incoming dogs to come. Crossing fingers. Overall, it was a splendid experience, and I'm excited to return soon with the hope of finding the perfect dog to adopt.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend this business. My first…read moreexperience with Love and Leashes was very good. I adopted a pup with the help of two very nice and helpful employees. My second experience was terrible. After my puppy was killed while with me on leash by a reckless driver, I later returned to L&L to look for a new baby. Different set of employees, and both my nephew and I were shocked that one of them seemed to blame me for my puppy being killed. He was rude, insensitive to the circumstance, and he did all he could to throw up roadblocks to helping me. He was an expressionless jerk who had zero empathy or professionalism. I contacted the manager about this, and though she three times promised to call me back, she never did. This is heartless behavior for a place that is supposed to be doing good. I will never go back to that place again. The only reason this is not a 1-star review is because my first experience with them was good. That appears to have been an anomaly. I adopted a pup from Best Friends West LA, which I cannot recommend enough.

We adopted our dog, Toto, from them back in August. They bring dogs from West LA shelter every…read moremorning, except Tuesday. The dogs stay at the healthy spot all day. The place is clean and inviting and the animals are in great care. Toto was a great fit for us, we fostered him for a few weeks until we decided to adopt him. Happy to know he was in good hands before we got him!

I absolutely love this organization. They place Shelter Diversion Managers in shelters with very…read morehigh intake numbers, try to assist with medical if it helps a family keep their pet, assist with spay or neuter for folks in the community who are likely to surrender a dog or cat because they can't afford to sterilize their animal. They assist with diverting medical dogs and cats who would be subject to euthanasia if surrendered, then they diligently screen applications to select the best adopters and provide a care package to get rehoming off to a success ful start... Follow up with adopters to assure that they are a good fit after adoption and post the before and after stories and updates on adopters as permitted... they really go above and beyond the norm for every single animal in their care. I have worked with the main office and have had more contact with the Diversion Manager Krista Dunlop in San Bernardino...I don't know how to describe the dedication above what rescues generally do.. that Lange Foundation exceeds... Every visit to their campus in Los Angeles, I see staff and volunteers out exercising and training the dogs in their care, as well as staff and volunteers socializing the kitties... they have every need met and every single animal I have met are happy and loved on daily while in their care...if you are considering adding a pet to your family, I can not recommend any organization higher than this one for your consideration... If you can not adopt, foster, if you can't foster, volunteer and if you can not volunteer, please donate to the medical needs and overall care of the animals in their care... GUARANTEED YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT...

Almost 2 years ago, we adopted our first pup from Lange foundation. We named him Bruno (white and…read moretan Terrier). We've had him since he was a puppy - his mom was rescued by Lange and was pregnant. Last week, we adopted 3 year old Tobey (black terrier). The application process was completely easy. The staff reached out right away for a meet and greet. They were super accommodating when I wanted to come in a day early. They answered all the questions we had regarding Tobey and let us know of any treatments he's currently in. After the meet and greet, we knew that we wanted to bring Tobey home. Sure enough, we came back the next day with Tobey. Bruno and Tobey are still getting used to each other, but I'd say that Tobey feels right at home. If we were to adopt another dog, this is the first place we'll go to.

Super cute cats my fav is ladybug and Oreo definitely recommend!! Service is 100% good!read more

My boyfriend and I went to the cafe together and had such a great time! The kitties were playful,…read morefood/drinks were good, the service was impeccable, super friendly, and the cafe itself was so warm and cozy. Such a great experience!

I was very lonely whenever I moved to LA, and was thinking about adopting a dog. One of my friends…read morerecommended me La Belle. They are extremely friendly and professional, take such good care of the dogs. Also, they provide a lot of help to first time dog parents =)

I had my first foster experience with Labelle and i loved it! The coordinators are on top of…read moreeverything and everything the puppy or I needed was taken care of. I did not have to buy him anything as the foundation was giving us all that it was needed.

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!!

This non-profit rescues Doggies (and the occasional kitty) and takes wonderful care of them until…read morethey find a perfect adoption match. There is a reasonable adoption fee of $150 that covers medical care, food, and other expenses. Also included is neuter/spay. You can fall in love with a pet online, like I did! I came across a photo and profile of the world's cutest kitten (see photo) on petfinder.com, but you can also see them at billfoundation.org. I filled out an adoption application and spoke on the phone with the adoption coordinator as well as the foster mom. After approval, both of these women hand-delivered Marcello, driving all the way from the Valley to my Culver City pad. They gave me some food, bowls, and a few of his favorite toys. His sister came along to say goodbye to her brother! I was tempted to adopt her as well, but I couldn't at the time. It was evident that they cared for him very much. They checked up on us with a phone call a few weeks later. When I took Marcello for his first vet check up, the vet said he was incredibly clean and healthy for a former street cat (he was born on the streets!)-- no eye gook or other infections that are common with shelter or adoption agency kittens. He was quite impressed with his adoption agency. A month after his adoption the foundation contacted me to make sure I was neutering him soon. I was able to take him to their vet at no cost to me. My kitty was fixed in 90210! What a great orginazation doing great work for homeless animals! These are animals that may have otherwise been picked up by animal services and to a shelter. Check it out if you are looking for a new best friend or have some $ to donate to a good cause: http://www.billfoundation.org/index.html

Well, here's a review from a constant supporter and active adopter from the Bill Foundation, still,…read morelong after their deciding to close, The beginning with the long fostered Beatrice and Dante, they came into our lives, after the loss of our Winston and Tabitha after 18 years. Beatrice and Dante were welcomed into our hearts, even with Dante's severe aggression that required many months of patience, and my loss of blood on many occasions until be felt safe and loved. They shared their unconditional love for Elsie and I for far more many years that others could have expected because of their prior extended foster care that this organization stepped up and provided after their deplorable life at the hands of cruel breeders, these two specials angels became our life companions. Then shortly afterwards, The Bill Foundation urgently called Elsie with a very special young lady, Judy. Judy was a vibrant lovable darling little girl attached to Elsie's hips for her entire stay with us until her passing 17 years later in 2020, it was a remarkable relationship for both. After Beatrice and Dante had sadly passed our home was needing companionship, we found our way back to the Bill Foundation, and eyes met, hearts pounded, and the long and continuing love affair between Larry and Pippi which continues today, yet years after Pippi's short six years and her passing Larry still grieves for her love. Its the compassion of people like the Bill Foundation, though no longer assisting with the compassion needed to respond to the needs of those most needing the love , affection, to be protected, safe, warm, fed , provided the needed medical care, they have been sadly missed for the past years, however, they set the goal for those of us especially supporting the necessity of rescuing rather the supporting the breeding puppy mills. That so called "ugly" dog or cat can give you the upmost and greater unconditional love and affection then any special breed costing a small fortune. A sixth star is needed for FANTASTIC.