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    Rosey and Georgey

    Years ago I was in tough time, and I had to find a forever home for my beloved Poms. I had transitioned jobs and money was tight, and had to work 3 jobs to survive, had little to no time for them, moved into a small room to rent from my apartment, and was in a dark time. I had to recognize that I could no longer provide them the life style they once had and searched for this place to rehome them and not separate them. It was so painful and difficult, but I did what was best for them.. I still dream about them, but Im so thankful. They were about 5 years old. Its been 6 and a half years now, and I wanted to check in say thank you to you and the nice lady who gave them a happy home. Bless you

    Clara is a 12 year old poodle mix who is the love of my life.
    Deb R.

    I have been involved with rescue work for decades. I used to be extremely active with a golden retriever one in the area and adopted many goldens from them as well as became a permanent foster. Now that i'm older, I prefer a more compact dog that i can carry. My daughter had a Bichon so i started to fall in love with small white dogs lol. I found this rescue through a web search. Jeanine frankly blows me away with her dedication to saving dogs, and how far she goes to help them once they're in her rescue. They're also fostered in a loving home sometimes with other dogs, so you have an idea of their personality prior to adopting them. If you take the pup home and after a few days you realize it is not a good fit, she gladly takes them back. No shame or blame. She's just hoping to find them their best home. Everything about this place is so reasonable and they do very good work. We adopted 2 seniors from Jeanine. One is a male 25 pound, 8 year old poodle/doodle mix (who knows) and is the sweetest and most grateful pup you could ever meet. He's been through a lot but from now on, he will be basked in love. The other is a female 12 year old poodle mix who was saved from a high kill shelter. She was terribly matted and virtually blind but she has turned into the sweetest companion one could hope for. Even after the adoption, Jeanine continued to help pay for eye procedures and drops, but I don't live in the area and was able to find a good local eye doctor to help Clara now. Jeanine needs to spend her resources on the next needy pup. And there's always more. I'm super grateful i found this rescue! If you truly want to help a dog in need, look no further. These dogs may not be youngsters or designer beauties but they will fill your life with love. And you will feel privileged to give them their best life ever. It's a win-win!

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    Jon J.

    I want to post b/c I'm surprised by the balance of positive and negative reviews here. If you search for this org on other platforms, the reviews are generally much more positive. I'm currently fostering to adopt a little guy from Bichon & Buddies. The organization (and Jeanine) has been super pleasant, down to earth, easy to work with and responsive. Not all rescues are so reasonable and personable. I haven't finalized my adoption yet, but I just felt like some of the negative reviews here are a bit extreme.

    Lacey (left) and Yogi (right)

    We adopted Yogi from Bichon and Buddies! Jeanine is awesome and patient to respond to all of our questions. Our older dog, Lacey, fell in love with sweet Yogi from the minute they met. It has been 18 months and we are sharing Bichon and Buddies to others that want to adopt these loving pups that need their furever homes! Thank you Bichon and Buddies for all you do for these sweet pups!

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    I just adopted my second fur baby from Jeanine at Bichons & Buddies. They do a great job!

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    Bunny World Foundation - Fin my adopted little man

    Bunny World Foundation

    (206 reviews)

    East Hollywood

    As a new bun mom I had a lot of unknowns. Lejla and the crew at BWF were amazing at making my first…read morebunny parent experience a positive and great start. I even adopted a 3rd bun to add to my 2 little lops. Now all three are bonded and livin their best lives as all buns should

    I adopted my bunny, Floyd, back in 2020 from a rescue somewhere within driving distance of me. I'd…read morealways wanted one and he ended up being the sweetest boy I can imagine. I truly don't think I've encountered a creature sweeter than him. It was always my intention to adopt a companion for him but I couldn't figure out the best way to go about bonding. Life happened and somehow 5 years went by where I didn't have the time or confidence to go through the bonding process myself or the finances to outsource it. Honestly... I felt guilty constantly. I knew he deserved better. Rabbits form bonds with each other that are so beyond what humans could ever imagine feeling for one another, and I wanted this for him desperately. Fast forward, May of this year came and I was done waiting. After some time spent scouring the internet, BWF came up. I emailed them, along with a few other adoption agencies, and the next day I got such a kind email back from the founder Lejla. She vocalized that she could see how much my little guy meant to me, and was so kind. We set up a phone call where I got a feel for how knowledgeable and caring she and the rest of the organization is. When she told me that they actually offer complementary bonding services, I was sold. Lejla claims to be a bunny match maker. I love the idea of that so I had no problem just buying into it, but logically I know it sounds a bit silly (and cute) saying to other people. But listen. I described Floyd's personality to her over email, and immediately she sends a picture of this adorable white nosed cinamon girl. She says something like "this is his future wife... don't ask. I'm a bunny match maker". We set up an appointment, the girl bun she sent me a picture of was brought along with some other potential partners, but in my mind I was like "hey, we might as well just try them out first." They got along immediately. If you know bunnies... you know this is NOT always the case. I think she might actually be a bunny matchmaker haha. Floyd and his cinnamon girlfriend (I named her Bambi) had their first date on a beautiful sunset evening backdrop, and afterwards they were whisked away for their honeymoon. I'm coining the phrase bunnymoon. I got them back a week later, and I can't even express the happiness this whole experience has brought me. Floyd is in LOVE. Bambi is in love. I'm in love with both of them. I get to watch how happy Bambi is here in her home, she zooms around like a puppy. I get to wake up and see them cuddling or grooming each other. Every time I look at either or both of them my heart swells. There's so many benefits from adopting from BWF, this is way longer than I meant for it to be, but seriously. This organization is so good and so caring. Bunnies are really misunderstood here in U.S. and they're spreading such important information on how they really need to be treated. They give you so many great detailed resources on veterinary care, what types of food to give, which brands are best, the list goes on. They haven't failed me a single time yet. They've only brought happiness for me, and more importantly, Floyd and Bambi. I'm really grateful for BWF.

    LA Works - L.A. Works Day!

    LA Works

    (4 reviews)

    Cypress Park

    I affirm the contents of that one other review for this. Speaking of which, organizations that do…read morereally well in doing so much good for the community should receive more of the recognition and support they deserve! :) The nonprofit is the base that hosts volunteer activities initiated by different groups all over the city. It is the hub from which various other nonprofits voice and turn the wheels of their projects. Even a recent Yelp Beach Cleanup event, associated with Heal the Bay, required volunteers to sign up first with LA Works. For MLK's Day, LA Works planned a morning at Rosemont Elementary where hundreds of people, most of them a part of their employer company (ex. Target, Home Depot, JP Morgan, Accenture), showed up to help revitalize the campus. A radio station came prepared with dancing and music to jumpstart the day. Volunteers were assigned letters and numbers, then told to report to their assigned tasks. It was all very organized and efficient. They cleaned the computer labs, classrooms, storage room and rec room. Adults and kids alike transformed drab brown walls into a playground of rainbows and sunshine. Snacks, juice and water were available throughout the event. Following, food trucks showed up, some of which were either prepaid by the organization or declined to charge. You can become a volunteer by signing up for an account - and then going through their available search options for projects you would be interested in. I like looking through their calendar for a big picture of their activities. Some projects, like anything that has to do with animals, are hot and fill up faster than others. Clicking on the individual project listing will provide a detailed description and, more importantly, the geographical location/zip code. Trust me, the easier it is to get there, the more available and willing you are to enjoy the event, maybe even on a weekly basis.

    I've volunteered twice so far through LA Works: helping paint preschool walls at the Westside…read moreChildren's Center, and Toddler Time at LA Family Housing. It was easy to sign up for both events; the respective coordinators got back to me quickly, and I had a wonderful time. You really do feel like a part of the community when you help out your fellow residents. Many people say they wish they could set aside time to volunteer, and I'd just like to tell them that it doesn't take any effort just to ask how you can help, and the rewards are neverending. I look forward to helping out with future events. Thank you again!

    Bichons and Buddies - nonprofit - Updated May 2026

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