Such a special place. Friendly staff shared with us about the back story for each animal and how…read morethey are lovingly looked after. So happy someplace like Gentle Barn exists!!! Nothing like hugging a cow or giving a chicken a massage to brighten your day.

Great place for kids and adults alike. The animals are amazingly chill. Each animal is assigned a…read moreperson who will give you more information about them. You can spend as much time as you want at each area. We stayed about two and a half hours and were able to spend all the time we wanted at each area. I would suggest taking the 10a slot if possible or you may have to park a bit away from the entrance. I would also go either in spring or fall to avoid the heat. Otherwise, enjoy hugging a cow.

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.

Remarkably similar experience as some of the other negative reviews…read more Adopting our pet was smooth other than the frequent last minute delays brought on by general disorganization. "I'll be there in 1 hour" then 2 then 3 etc. That was just an annoyance. When it came time to deliver us rabies proof and all the other paperwork things took a rapid dark turn. We simply wanted proof of rabies to be safe with the training requirement and our liability when the dog is out n about. The owner responded to our brief request with a multi paragraph emotional rant. Truly baffling stuff. Then came lie after lie. In a single email thread the paperwork was available but she was too busy to deliver it then sick then came the doozy that explains why this is a pattern behavior... The states intent of mutt match is to deceive the adopter into thinking they will get paperwork upon adoption then withhold the paperwork until the trainer friend is paid. This is not what you will be told upfront. Once we knew the trainer friend for some reason did not worry about rabies proof (most do require it) we booked training immediately. The trainer is fantastic and likely unaware of what is happening. Then the paperwork showed up. In the 2 month process of dealing with deception and negative emotional commentary that borders on childish name calling (to give a flavor of how weird it gets) our pet was unable to go to our groomers or vet as they require proper paperwork. In summary, The dog is not the priority. The money is. And that would be fine if it was a honest adoption process. But the bizarre deceptive business practices turned a simple process into a constant headache with a high conflict personality at the cost of the dogs well being. Poor management. Would avoid this place like the plague. The owner says she simply "laughs" at Yelp negative reviews when respectfully asked about the pattern we saw in other reviews.

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.

Amazing program. Frank is so wonderful and kind and loves the fur babies I'm am amazed.read more

PetSmart has a wonderful rehome project where you can meet with a potential adopter and do a safe…read moreExchange with the new parent . Last week, I met with my new parent to give them the two Maine Coon mix kittens we fostered. This female representing part of Frank and Lucy project did everything she could to put herself in the middle of the transaction to push her kittens and saying mine were not suitable. I do not have her name, but I do have her photo. Petsmart employees were also shocked by her behavior.

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. .

Basset Hounds are some of the most lovable dogs that you'd ever meet. They've been featured in…read morenumerous ads. Most people recognize them as the spokes-dog for the ever-so-popular Hush Puppies brand of shoes. Admirers are drawn to their short stature, droopy eyes, and long ears. The problem is that a lot of people aren't truly prepared for the amount of work that goes into raising and caring for a Basset. When families give up on these little guys, they often get dumped in the pounds and have very little time to get out alive! Thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers, many Hounds have been given a second chance at life. Daphneyland, aka The Basset Rescue Network is located in the city of Acton. The property is quite large, having 5 acres for Bassets to roam within a safe environment. Several runs house the dogs but often times, they run freely around the yard. Dogs that are going through cancer treatments are kept in the main home on the property. Special needs dogs in doggy wheel chairs still roam freely and continue to enjoy life. They all just kind of hang out and await that moment in which someone will take them home and love them forever. From what I was told, you don't chose your dog....it will choose you! We were chosen by quite a few Bassets today and it was overwhelming to say the least. To hear the backstories on some of these Hounds is absolutely heartbreaking! These were someone's pets, a child's best friend, or gift to someone who simply thought they were "cute". It's refreshing to know that the volunteers and staff at Basset Rescue Network are so devoted to these dogs. If they don't get adopted, then they get to live out the rest of their lives here. Anyway, if you go to Daphneyland's website, you'll fill out an application for adoption. They'll review it and then call your veterinarian for a reference. A volunteer will perform a home inspection and then they'll decide if a Hound would do well with your family. If you make it this far, then the hard part will be choosing which lucky Hound will live with you in its new forever home! While we are still in the application phase and don't know if we've found the perfect Hound for us, I am still so grateful for this experience. Interacting with all of these wonderful dogs for a few hours was absolutely amazing. There are many rescue organizations to choose from but this one seems to have their ducks in a row. It's well-organized, their heart is in the right place, they look out for the best interest of the dogs, and they will go the extra mile to rescue a Hound. If you're looking to add a lovable Hound into your life, reach out to the staff at Basset Rescue Network (Daphneyland). Whether you take one home or just come out to give them the attention that they need, you'll still leave feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

It's a great place until you drop off a dog then it seems like no one wants to talk to you anymore…read more I was told that I could get updates on a regular basis and pics also. Seems like when I ask questions they get annoyed.

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!

I liked the tour and all the animals. It's rare that there is somewhere to see farm animals up…read moreclose. They also rescued an abandon rooster that was on my property and now living a happy life, which was very nice.

I love DELTA Rescue & is the only Rescue that I have ever been confident in their ability to help…read moretheir Rescued Animals With Medical Treatment, Housing & Care and the ONLY Rescue that I Donate monthly before ALL others. I Love that Animals are not adopted out and once there , know it's their FOREVER Home.. Leo & Staff & Fur BabyFamily are Loved for what they do & I know I'm One of Manyeho are Forever Thankful to DELTA RESCUE

Stellar animal rescue sanctuary in Southern California! Leo Grillo, founder, is a saint! Please…read moreconsider donating to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit sanctuary, as they are a very large rescue and have ongoing high expenses as a result of so many rescued animals in their care, and have committed to providing lifetime care for the animals.

Jennifer is the real deal and helps animals form her heart. She and her team help endless dogs…read morewithout much support. Im glad we can help her help orphaned pets in need.

I love supporting animal rescues! Jen is an amazing person who helps many dogs from many places…read morenear and far. I've joined classes and have done training with my dogs with her. My dogs do so well with her training sessions and classes. Also her events are so much fun! I adopted one of my dogs from here and she has such a special bond with all her adopted fur kids. It's so beautiful to see her interacting with her rescue babies.