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    Cats At The Studios

    2.9 (57 reviews)

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    Steven V.

    Absolutely awful experience. Reached out to CATS regarding a specific pet and was told she was adopted. Disappointing but awesome she was able to find a home so quickly. Anna and Yvette were awesome and recommended Dustie instead. After agreeing that I'd like to meet Dustie as well, I received a text from Elizabeth Dawson and this is where it begins to get ugly. Elizabeth happened to "adopt" the cat that same day and was bringing her home for the first time. We agreed to meet the following Sunday, the 16th so I can prepare with essentials for bringing Dustie home. She agreed and stated there was "no problem" meeting that following Sunday. However, today I received a text from her stating she can't hold the cat because there's such high interest. I was of the belief CATS cared to place their animals in the best home possible, not simply first come first serve. After this experience, im lead to believe this organization may be pumping and dumping pets just to collect the $125 fee. I've attached the texts here as well for clarity regarding this situation.

    Mo K.

    Cats at the studios are the best. Fosters are extremely knowledgeable and they will go above and beyond to help you out and find the right cat that fits your household. In my case, I wanted to adopt 1 Turkish Angola cat. But they come in pair. So I ended up adopting 2 kittens and they're the best

    Bono & Miro

    My wife and I had a wonderful experience adopting cats from Cats At The Studio and we definitely recommend this organization!! We adopted our second cat Bono from Jody and our third cat Miro from Anniko & Mihoko, and both times the team was so sweet and caring, and very thorough with the process. I could tell that they really care for and love the kitties. They even followed up after the adoption to make sure that the kitties are adjusting well. I can't thank Jody, Mihoko & Anniko enough!!

    Trying to adopt was a frustrating process, but mainly because they only adopt Saturdays/Sundays and I'm mainly working on those days. I had to take off work to get my new baby, but at the end of the day it was worth it. I nearly gave up several times but I knew in my heart this was my cat so I didn't and I'm glad I still pursued. My only complaints; I didn't like how he was being physically handled by the foster. It felt unnecessarily rough, even when giving him medication it doesn't need to be so forced. He's not a baby kitten and shouldn't be grabbed by the neck for any reason. I watched him be yanked and tugged and pulled. I watched his foster yank out a matted dread from behind his ear and he bled a little so that was concerning especially because the skin behind the ears is soo sensitive. He was shaven when he got to the foster but he wasn't groomed or maintained in that time so he is very matted and will have to be shaved again. I will not be tearing out the mats. I also felt like I had to constantly text the foster, she would go days without responding and the first time I inquired about the cat nearly a month prior, it went almost no where until I saw him posted again on Petfinder. The foster said something to me that upset me personally during the interview about "he doesn't like kids, I don't know if you have kids or plan to have kids". I said I don't have kids nor do I plan to have kids. But then she reiterated "you're young, you don't know if you will want kids in the future, are you sure? He doesn't like kids". Some people physically are incapable of having kids, I don't think pushing the narrative on young women that they "may" have kids someday is not appropriate during an application process. Just say he doesn't like kids and leave it at that for the adopter to decide, don't assume every woman wants or can have children. That's why some people get pets in the first place. Unprofessional. But the pros; he is perfect otherwise. It took him only a day to adjust to his new room. He's eating, drinking, playing, using the litter box, asking for pets. He even climbed in bed with me. When he meows, he uses a quiet inside voice. All within 24 hours of bringing him home. He is lovely and I'm excited to give my new baby his forever home.

    Gilbert

    This review is long overdue. I've adopted 2 kitties from them, one in 2016 and one in May 2021. Their fosters are amazing! Both kitties arrived healthy and socialized, were spayed/neutered, dewormed, and up to date on vaccines. They really go the extra mile when you have questions about transitioning them to your home and integrating them with your family, be it two or four legged. Special shout out to Rhonda Redman and Cheri Friedman for always going above and beyond when I had/have questions. Although I've had kitties for many years, each new addition is unique and my goal is to integrate them as smoothly and as stress free as possible. They make the whole process so easy. I can't recommend them highly enough. Such a well run organization that saves countless kitties that would otherwise be euthanized. Thank you!

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    Bon S.

    I'm sorry to see so many bad reviews. My experience at the Woodland Hills Petco was good. The application process is a bit time-consuming, but I felt it was great that the vetting process ensured that the cats would go to loving homes. We adopted a five month old sweet kitty; She is a joy. "Maybel" and "Marcel" were very helpful, and so eager to help with answers. These ladies work their jobs and then give time and love to the rescued cats. The cats come complete with medical records. Our cat was even seen by an optometrist (she has a "winking" eye due to a birth defect). Bless the volunteers at Cats At The Studio!

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    This place REALLY cares about which cats go to where. I got my cat (named Captain when I adopted…read moreand now named Doc) after going over there for a few days. They talked to me and figured out my personal life and then suggested cats that they thought would fit in. Doc has become the perfect friend. And I can't thank them enough for helping me. UPDATE: also got another cat named Marty and we have been a family for over 5 years!

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    Quite simply, Rhea is lying, but I see from other reviews that she makes a habit of this…read more Our interactions until the phone call in which she basically interrogated me, were fine. Post that phone call, my feelings about the way she handled herself Changed, and I was wary of her. Despite her assertion that I had no idea what I was looking for, I told her precisely what I was looking for: a bonded pair of cats that were a little older, say two years old or older. I had just lost my cat and my dog. I had also just lost my husband. All this within four months. I found my house too quiet without the pets and my husband, and that is why I reached out to Rhae. I wanted something to care for, a bonded pair of cats seemed exactly what I needed, having had cats all of my life. I never bad mouthed other rescue organizations, other than mentioning the southern golden retriever organization from whom my husband and I adopted two fabulous golden retrievers. While the dogs were great, the organization was not. Unfortunately, I am in very good company as pertains to being dissatisfied with that group, and I only mentioned it to Rhae when she specifically asked me if I had worked with other organizations. The forum of yelp asks for reviews. They do not ask for only positive reviews, they asked for both negative and positive, and I have given both, so on that issue and only that issue, Rhae was correct. The vetting of my house was not done by Rhae, it was done by the other woman, and we had a delightful time. Rhae is clearly a bitter and unhappy human being who calls anyone slightly older than she "elderly. "Indeed, I have let my hair go salt and pepper since Covid. That does not make me elderly. Indeed, I shared with Rhae that I had a major back surgery the year before, which is why kittens were out of the question because I could not bend as often as they might need me to. That does not make me elderly. That makes me aware of the limitations of my body and reluctant to jeopardize my health. That also makes me someone who wants to completely fulfill the needs of whatever cats I adopt. Don't believe Rhae's gaslighting. It is as fake as she is.

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    Van Nuys

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