Thanks to Yuri at 4 The Love of Dogs, we found our best friend! I am so grateful for the work she…read moredoes rescuing stray dogs and finding them forever homes. Our first meet and greet with our dog, Odie, was at a park and I remember Yuri being so kind and patient. He was nervous and standoffish with us understandably, but we saw his goofy and sweet personality peek through when Yuri interacted with him. He clearly felt safe and comfortable with her. We sat there for at least a few hours before deciding to take him home on a trial basis, but very soon after, realized he was the pup we had been waiting for. Her adoption fees were very affordable and the process was easy. Taking on a stray with an unknown history wasn't easy, but the joy he brings to our lives makes it so worth it. Over the next two years, Yuri even checked in, and we sent pictures and updates on how Odie was doing. She truly cares for her rescues and we feel so lucky to have crossed paths!

Called to find out information, requesting to tour facility and told I wasn't allowed to see…read morefacility before I made a reservation. Called to set up appointment and never received a call back

Shout out to Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary for the quick and quality services. I have had the pleasure…read moreof meeting Micaela who took in a litter of 5 kittens without hesitation. She sent updates on the kittens, and they were adopted within weeks. The free Neuter Scooter also neutered my boy kitties, and when I had some concerns, Micaela was quick to answer my messages and reached out to other professionals right away on my behalf. Bravo! Thanks for everything!

when I first walked into see about getting my little baby kitty, they were very helpful, loving,…read morecaring, sensitive people. I just recently ran into a crisis that I needed records and realized they were lost. They went out of their way to help me find the records. Unbelievable the amount of time they put into the animals plus the cat parents. They go out of their way for everything if you want to adopt, this is the shelter to go to. I feel so blessed to have come them.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!…read more I have been patient in looking to add a kitten/cat to our family and stumbled across Marigold on a fosters Instagram page which prompted me to submit an application. Kat reached out the very next day after reviewing our application and pre approved us. Yelena reached out for all coordination afterwards. Marigold was not even posted on the rescues page but they were so kind and were able to get us in to meet her. The foster mom (and dad) were wonderful and have been doing this for so long (60+ kitties). We instantly fell in love with Marigold and were able to be selected to adopt her (pat on our back for being able to provide a good home). She came from a hoarder home and was lucky to survive from malnutrition. We came back to get her after getting she completed her shots/spayed. Not even 24 hours in, my one year old tabby loves her and she is settling in perfectly. I will say I have had not so great experiences with other rescues in the area and Dirty Little Paws surpassed all expectations! I hope one day I can repay them and foster another baby in need.

I called with a simple question about rehoming a cat for a family member and was surprised by how…read morehostile and judgmental the interaction was. I was cut off, accused of wanting to "dump a cat," and spoken to in an unprofessional manner. The experience felt unnecessarily confrontational and upsetting. Unfortunately, I would not recommend based on this interaction.

Roxy is my 3rd Dachshund from Pauline. What a fantastic, knowledgeable, breeder of the healthiest,…read moreadorable purebred dogs. She cares about the quality and health of all her dogs. From the time they are born to the time invested in their newborn pups care, nutrition, handling, and early potty training. Her pups are the best! I'm always confident when I looking for a new furry baby, knowing AP Ranch always stand behind the health and well being from birth to placement. I highly recommend checking out her dogs and my latest addition is now almost year and a half. Roxy is my newest sweetheart. Big personality, easy to train and loves to please and love to anyone she meets!

No longer in business, retired. I did get a gorgeous puppy from Pauline, but recently called her…read moreand she no longer breeds dogs. She was highly regarded by all who knew her.

On Instagram you suggested that one of the dogs was going to be put down and to please make a…read moredonation to try and save the rest of them. We have rescued and fostered 25 dogs and 32 cats. I'm living on social security and don't receive any funds to take care of those animals and I am offended that you would suggest one of the dogs is going to be put down so donate to save lives of the others instead of focusing all the great things that you do which is reflected in the reviews of people who have worked with you. Very disappointed.

I adopted my new girl Shelby from Wagging Dog rescue a little over three weeks ago at a pet…read moreadoption event in Encinitas. It appears that they have dedicated foster parents who help transition these pups from shelter life to permanent placement in their forever homes. They were very honest with us about the dog we were adopting struggles with timidness and fear. They sent someone to do a home visit and we had to do an initial foster to adopt agreement for 2 weeks. If all worked out fine for both Shelby and our family then we were cleared to adopt. Which we did last Thursday. Shelby has had all her initial shots, was spayed and treated for fleas when we adopted her. All we needed to do was provide the love. Done. I would highly recommend Wagging Dog Rescue to anyone who is considering adopting a new member of their family.

I bought my tangerine tabby, exotic short hair in April from Ana at PURRXOTICS. He is so loving,…read moreplayful and sweet. Tangie is now 6 months old and he is thriving. All of this is due to the way he was raised before he found me and his forever home. I would recommend Purrxotics to anyone!

Ana at Purrxotics raises amazing animals. My kitten became family within 15 minutes of pick up. His…read moretemperament is so loving and calm, I was pleasantly surprised. Also the health and skin of my kitten is in excellent condition. As soon as you pick up your new animal, you will see that Ana raises them with care and love. I highly recommend her

Adopted our pup at the Oceanside location! Amazing and Friendly service, excellent recommendations…read moreand everyone was so kind. We adopted a 4 month old terrier in January 2026 who is thriving!

yeah, so I got bit by a dog and all these people could tell me was that if it's not there still and…read moreon a leash then they can't do anything like what even is that this is a dangerous dog that attacked my dog and it bit me and you're telling me you can't do anything about it. The cops didn't want to do anything about it either so we're just gonna have a dangerous dog in the community yeah OK.

Lcal is a sinking ship. Current leadership values policy and black and white rules over what is…read morebest for the dogs and the families that love them. Let me tell you my story as an 8 year supporter of lcal. We adopted our first dog (a boxer) through the founder, lisa (who is an absolute angel) in 2016. We loved our dog deeply until she passed away in 2022. When she passed, I started volunteering weekly with the rescue, walking dogs, trying to fill the void that my dog's passing left. I learned more about rescue and started fostering dogs through lcal. We took 4 foster dogs from intake through adoption, one of the fosters staying with us for 6 months! I also attended adoption events with these fosters, donating hundreds of hours promoting the rescue. I attended fund raisers, donated supplies and cash, and supported the lcal thrift store. I was invested in the mission. In December, I told the foster coordinator that we are looking for a dog to permanently add to the family, ideally a boxer between the ages of 2-5. I would send her listings from shelters, and she would explain why each dog was not going to work for lcal to pull for me. I appreciated her advice and was waiting patiently for a right fit. When she texted last week asking me to foster a boxer, Tyson, I was overjoyed! I expressed to her that we would love to and that we would hopefully adopt Tyson. Unfortunately lcal decided to advertise him on social media the next day and quickly got multiple applications from well vetted adopters. We were told on a Sunday (after having tyson for 4 days) that we needed to decide by Monday if we wanted to adopt. Otherwise he would go to a meet and greet on Wednesday and likely be adopted. On Monday evening, I texted the foster coordinator telling her that I had some questions about the adoption. She did not get back to me until Tuesday morning. We discussed my concerns (we have 4 cats and I ideally wanted more time to see how Tyson would interact with them) but I clearly told her we wanted to keep Tyson. She said she would ask the board for more time. Later that afternoon, I was told that because I wasn't sure, they were moving forward with the other adoption and I was no longer eligible to adopt Tyson. I was in shock. I responded that I wanted the dog and that I had put aside any uncertainty and please can we adopt Tyson. I was told no and that they would immediately come pick him up wherever I was. The lcal president contacted me and was so over the top harsh and rude, I felt like I was being treated like a criminal. My family is heartbroken. Just as we were bonding with what was likely the perfect dog for our family, he was forcibly taken away. Shame on you lcal. You've put deadlines and policy above what is best in complex situations. I understand the reasons for your policy, but you refused to have even the slightest flexibility for a long time supporter. You wouldn't even give me a few hours to get my questions answered before moving on to the other adopter who hadn't even met Tyson. You are burning your fosters, the very backbone of your organization.

Thank you LCAL for connecting us to the dog of our dreams! Our family found your matching process…read morestraightforward and supportive. Your staff and volunteers were also incredibly helpful as we transitioned him into our home. We didn't expect you to take care of the details for his neutering appointment, but you did. You went above and beyond and we will be supporting your work and thrift store for years to come.

I am deeply disappointed and frustrated with the care my dog received at Fallbrook Animal Hospital…read more I brought my dog in specifically for a severe ear infection, which can be life-threatening if left untreated. Despite spending over $500 last week for a culture and what was supposed to be a thorough examination of his ear, the vet failed to properly examine the ear drum or provide an accurate diagnosis. This week, after the culture results came back, I was told my dog needs a topical antibiotic ointment for his ear infection. However, they admitted they don't know if his ear drum is ruptured because they never performed the proper exam last week--the very reason I brought him in. Now, they want me to pay an additional $55 for an exam they should have done initially. When I expressed that this was unacceptable, Tiffany, the manager, dismissively told me I could find another vet because I'm "not a good fit." This is complete medical and animal negligence. My dog remains in excruciating pain with no effective treatment, and the clinic is refusing to complete the necessary examination or provide care. This level of neglect is unacceptable and dangerous. Ear infections caused by rod-shaped bacteria (RODS) can be fatal without proper treatment. As a pet owner in California, I know I have the right to competent veterinary care, clear communication about my pet's condition and treatment, and the ability to seek a second opinion if I believe the care is inadequate. I also have the right to file a complaint with the California Veterinary Medical Board if I suspect negligence or malpractice. I urge the owner of Fallbrook Animal Hospital to take this seriously. Denying care and dismissing concerned pet owners not only harms animals but also exposes the clinic to legal consequences. I hope this review encourages others to carefully consider their options before trusting their pets to this hospital. I will be taking action.

Today was my fifth visit and I brought both of my miscreants who at first weren't so happy to be…read morethere. In any event, the vet techs are ALL beyond friendly and helpful. You can tell that while this might be their job, they love all the lil fur babies that enter. Have always had excellent care and will continue to put my kids into their care!!!