Saving Grace Animal Sanctuary in Acton is the most relaxing farm animal sanctuary that I have been…read moreto in California. I've been to many, but there is something so special and unique about the aura here, and I am not one to typically talk about auras... But you can feel something the moment you arrive. Something traversing the lines between total calm, joy, gratitude...ease. It's just...so peaceful. The animals are so clearly happy here. They receive true care from the sanctuary owners, Kathy and Erich, as well as their dedicated volunteers. They are cared for medically, emotionally, and physically, and their life includes much enrichment. Whereas the interactions with animals at other sanctuaries seems more driven by food than anything else, Saving Grace makes a conscious effort to ensure interactions are about LOVE and CONNECTION by not allowing visitors to offer food to the animals (except on very special occasions). This may seem like a bummer at first but when you realize that the animals are interested in spending time with YOU--not just eating what's in your hand then running off--you can truly bond with them in a meaningful way. I could spend hours here, and I could talk about it just as long. But alas, the only way for you to understand what I am seeing is to go visit for yourself. 100% donation run, and with no salary taken by the owners (they have their own business), every penny of your donations truly go into the animals. So consider making a lifesaving donation, volunteering your time, or coming by for a visit soon!

They truly love their animals here, super attentive, what a great place. They take one appointment…read morefor tour each day. We opt for 9am appt cuz it gets hot too quickly during summer. Wear hat n bring water while you get to know the animals n the wonderful people who take care of them. The owners are so great with our big group with children, we really appreciate them. My sis's 2 year old had a grand slam time and was super curious. Make sure to drop something in the donation box on your way out n grab some merchandise from their website to show your support... they're awesome n doing great things!

This is no shelter, it is a hell hole for animals. I wanted to adopt a dog I saw posted online and…read morethey killed her before I got a chance to do it. The dog had only been in their "care" for a week or so. She was not given a chance, her and her three siblings were killed. Cold, heartless and evil. Now I'm left feeling guilty for not getting there in time. At minimum they should have been given SEVERAL MONTHS to be adopted, not several days!! Insane and immoral.

I would like to put out an excellent review for Shannon Callison, it was my first time at the…read morePalmdale shelter, Shannon helped me with my adoption and pick up, she was professional, courteous and an absolute pleasure. I have nothing but good things to say about Shannon as well as what I saw and experienced at your shelter. Thank you for taking good care of the puppy that I ended up adopting. All staff members that I dealt with were polite and it was very clean as well.

We had a beautiful day loving on all the animals. The Barn is a magical place. They give such good…read morecare to all the animals they rescue. A wonderful learning experience.

My family and I drove out to see this place last weekend because we love animals and had heard…read moreabout it for years. We arrived to find parking along a busy highway (?!?), with golf carts shuttling visitors to and from the entrance, just a few feet away from cars whizzing past. That was weird. Then we got to the sort of holding area where they keep guests until their reservation time. Before we went in, the owner came out to greet us...sort of. She gave us a basic history of the place, but before she did, she wished us "happy pride" and told us all about how virtuous she was, as if everyone should be celebrating? Weird and inappropriate to say the least. The last thing she did before allowing us the entrance we'd paid handsomely for, was to lecture us about becoming vegans. Which is one of my biggest pet peeves about vegans to begin with. Then she stood at the entrance and offered everyone literature on veganism as we walked past. I declined. Wholly inappropriate, offensive and off putting. I didn't pay to be lectured about something I disagree with. It was nice to (finally) see and interact with the animals, but some of the volunteers were too much. I understand they're used to dealing with idiots every weekend, but some of the instructions they were giving were flat out dangerous, like having babies (maybe 18 months old) feed carrots to grabby, nippy horses. Bad idea when little hands aren't any bigger than the carrots. Most (not all) volunteers were just a bit too power trippy and under-educated for my taste. I will say the facilities were pretty clean and appeared well kept, but the horses and donkeys were filthy and in dire need of grooming. Give your visitors brushes and curry combs and show them how to brush the animals. Win-win for everyone. It was nice to hang out with the animals, but most of the people I could do without. Probably won't be back again.

Milo's Sanctuary is an amazing animal rescue organization that specializes in rescuing special…read moreneeds cats. They have an amazing team of dedicated & compassionate individuals. I love Milo's Sanctuary!!

They do a great job taking care of all cats, and they look so happy.love them. I love their cats…read moreand to see how happy they are. .

love this place , i love all the bassets roaming around . so fun wish i could adopt them allread more

**UPDATE** After a…read moreyear writing this review, the Team at Daphneyland failed to do their part after meeting with their team. I do respect the objectives of what they are trying to accomplish, but it does prove the point of...Why people shop for dogs versus adopting. 1) We were promised an in-home inspection after many phone calls/interactions with one of their field representatives. When we were close to scheduling, they were no longer available to answer our calls nor responded to our inquiry. We felt that this was a slap to our face to drive over/close to 100 miles to visit. 2) After visiting Daphneyland, we were promised that one of the Basset Hounds would be On-Hold for us. A few days later on Social Media, the same dog was adopted to another family. FALSE PROMISES!! We have had more interaction and proactive responses from Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California. We wanted to rescue one, but unfortunately, it won't be from here. The Yelp Journey you take is an inspiration for others. Whether it is for them to try or to be in the footsteps of your experience. With every Yelp Story, it gives another day of bright light from the hidden shadows. Yelp Today and be heard!

Amazing experience at Farm Sanctuary! Yaneli was a fantastic tour guide--very knowledgeable and…read morepassionate. I learned so much about how animals are treated in the industry and it was eye-opening. The animals were incredibly friendly, and being able to interact with them made it even more special. You can tell they're now living a safe and happy life. Highly recommend visiting Farm Santuary, it's a meaningful and unforgettable experience!

Veronica was amazing! The tour was so informative and the animals so sweet! This is a fantastic…read moreexperience for all ages!

We waited to get the newest furmember of the family at Bow Wows 2018! #Punkin was so needed in our…read morelives after having to say goodbye to my #JustJack It's been perfection since moment one. Watching this little evolve, and come out of her scared place has been a joy to experience. Forever thankful. Vanessa B Past BW&M board member and forever fan I'd still rather see it at the lake where the parking is so much better for attendees

Paws down, the BEST doggie fair we've attended! So many…read morebooths. Lots of vendors handing out samples. Shows & contests. Food trucks. Lots of dogs & cats available for adoption (ONLY $30!!! AND, they come already micro-chipped & spayed/neutered.) No admission or parking fees. We've been to a lot (check my "Dog Friendly Adventures" list) and for a spur-of-the-moment decision to attend, this was a really good experience for us & our little Ruxin. Venue's great at William S. Hart Park. Grassy & shady. Accessible restrooms. Parking wasn't a problem since we came early. Found a public lot 2 blocks away. Our Ruxin is apparently tired of his current dog food so we wanted to pick up some samples to see if he'd show interest in something new. Came home with all kinds of food & treats. The various vendors were great about explaining their products & letting us know where we can buy them locally or online. We pup-sit our son's Corgis often and these samples will be shared with them. One of them has a really fussy tummy & most of the samples are organic. Several veterinary offices also had booths there if you live locally & want to meet the staff. There was a shots clinics also which had a long line. Someone told us the various shots were low-cost or possibly free. There's also pet-themed art & crafts being sold. I bought some dog toys at very reasonable prices. We seriously considered adopting another JackChi, but Ruxin was being a weenie. He wasn't being nice to the other dog at all. Additional notes: Dogs must be well-behaved and on leash. Please bring poop bags. Small dogs should be carried or in a stroller. It got crowded very quickly. Our lil' guy got his tail stepped on, so the hubby carried him for the rest of our stay. There's donation boxes situated here and there. The donations help to keep this festival free for all of us. We had a great time and will definitely want to come back next year.

So grateful for Muttmatch and so happy with the newest member of the family…read more Couldn't have asked for a more honest, trustworthy and honorable place.

The team at Mutt Match is simply amazing! Rescuing dogs is a way of life for them. They truly do…read moreamazing work 24/7/365. My wife and I adopted two "fur babies" from them years ago and couldn't be happier.