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    Pasadena Humane

    Pasadena Humane

    3.2
    (748 reviews)

    My wife and I were looking to add to our growing family (bearded dragon and Aussie mix rescue) in…read moreefforts to provide additional companionship for our Aussie as we just moved into our new home and no longer have neighboring dogs. This was our first time here as previously, we rescued our Aussie from the Love Joy Foundation in Inglewood. Initial impressions were that the staff took immense pride in their job and that the animals were very well cared for. The neat and organized board of visuals of the the up-for-adoption pets (dogs / cats / critters) was a unique touch I had never seen at another shelter. As the person in the relationship who has never owned a cat, I felt as though I was at a huge disadvantage in both advocating on behalf of our Aussie but also facilitating a compatible future partner in crime. Given that we were understandably unable to facilitate a meet and greet with both pets, I am very appreiciative of Christine, who helped us as she was both incredibly kind and patient with me, taking the time to provide thoughtful answers to all the questions and concerns I had. it was very reassuring being able to lean into Christine.

    I can't even begin to express how callous and uncompassionate our experience with the person at the…read moreentrance to the Animal Resource Center was. Ironically one of the most inhumane experiences we have ever had. When someone carries in a completely limp and unresponsive dog, desperately asking for help, it is WAY the wrong response to act annoyed and try to get rid of them without any assistance. My Labrador just collapsed, lost all bodily autonomy, soiled herself and had gone completely white. I ran down the street carrying her to the nearest place that I thought could help, which was the Pasadena Humane Society. The 2 young ladies at the Shelter Shop directed me to the Animal Resource Center. I'm sweating bullets and my body is giving out from carrying my poor limp dog a considerable distance, when I finally arrive at the Animal Resource Center. I ask the girl at the entrance for help and she just tells me that they don't treat pets and I need to take my dog somewhere else. I frantically ask where and she gets visibly annoyed at me when she can't provide more information. Eventually a young man comes out and explains that I would need to surrender my dog in order to have them treat her, at which point she becomes the Humane Society's property and I have no claim or access to her condition or whereabouts. He tells me that Access is the nearest emergency pet hospital that can treat her. At that point a woman (possibly a vet) steps in and directs us to VCA on Arroyo Parkway because it seems like my dog may not survive the trip to Access. She was empathetic and wished us luck as we headed off. While I am thankful for those who eventually stepped in and offered helpful advice, I am still in shock at the callous and annoyed initial response I got from the girl at the Animal Resource Center entrance, in that desperate moment as I held my lifeless baby in my arms. I don't care how bad your day was or how much you don't care about your job, you do not get annoyed with someone who is desperately clutching their lifeless baby's body right in front of you. I get it, Pasadena Humane is a non-profit and not a free veterinary hospital. I also understand that many of the staff are not paid enough to care or they may very well be volunteers. But please do a better job of training your people, especially if they are the first point of contact with the public. Give them a list of alternative facilities or instruct them to reach out to someone who can and wants to help, it could mean the difference between life and death.

    United Hope For Animals

    United Hope For Animals

    4.0
    (11 reviews)

    I've been volunteering with United Hope for Animals for about a year now and have had many positive…read moreexperiences. Rescuing animals is not for the faint of heart, and comes with a lot of dirt, heartache and possibility of illness. Fortunately, the people who run the group are willing to overlook all the obstacles and still help the poor creatures who desperately need them. I have helped them photograph dogs, worked adoption events, fostered dogs and am now fostering cats, and know that the good this organization does far outweighs any negatives. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who wants to volunteer, but this type of work requires a lot of strength and determination to help those who need it most. The joy of helping saving a life is the best feeling in the world.

    I have been volunteering for UHA for almost three years now, and I can't imagine why I haven't been…read moredoing it longer. I was "recruited" into the group after I witnessed a weekend glamour shot day while I was walking dogs at the Baldwin Park Shelter. Volunteering with UHA fulfills a part of me that had been unfulfilled since I had my first pet fish. I am surrounded by people who love animals as much as me, who don't mind having extended discussions concerning potty training, dog behavior, cuteness levels, and types of poop. I feel important, I feel accomplished, I feel like I have people to turn to if I'm having trouble. UHA's main concern is the individual, whether it's the animal or the person. It isn't about numbers, it isn't about politics. It's about finding the best home for one animal, the best fit for the owner. I couldn't imagine a more amazing, selfless, and helpful set of people and animal rescuers. They've made a difference in countless animals' lives, countless owners' lives, and definitely, in my own life. If you're looking to adopt a new fur baby, or just need some help or information, UHA is your rescue!

    The Urban Pet

    The Urban Pet

    4.4
    (139 reviews)

    Stepped into this heavenly pet store w/ some friends today & we felt like we were in a Disneyland…read moregift shop but for pets!!! The many brands of wet food / dry cereals for the paws in your life! Annnnnd my wordy... the toys, bday pet gifts, and outfits for every season! I could go on & on. I was amAzed at every corner of this store. Marcella greeted us at the cash wrap station & we immediately signed up for membership! Cannot pass up a special deals day. Lol We were even encouraged to bring our pets into the store next time so now I just want to start asking neighbors if I can bring their pet into the store as a field trip. Haha Honestly enjoyed the store & I will be back at feeding times for the koi fish in the pond. Those koi's were such a tranquil friendly vibe.

    This place has become incredibly frustrating. I have been in the shop five separate times, and not…read moreonce has anyone asked if I needed assistance. Customers are left wandering the store while employees sit behind the counter eating and socializing with one another. When the shop was located across the street, the staff was attentive and welcoming. The difference in service now is disappointing. During my most recent visit, there was an employee with dark hair standing behind the counter while the entry alarm clearly signaled that customers were coming in, yet no acknowledgment was made. At this point, I would recommend saving your time and choosing another option.

    CatCon

    CatCon

    2.3
    (57 reviews)

    Had SO much fun!! But was also extremely tired by the second day lol (8/2-3/2025)…read more My 200th Yelp review! The Pasadena Convention Center is HUGE and CatCon took up all the spaces there. The line to get in was ridiculously long, wrapped around the block, zig zagging in the back. Make sure to get there two hours before they start or just go closer to noon when the line dies down. There were an overwhelming number of vendors, mostly products with cats on them for people but also some with products for cats. Some lines were extremely long especially the ones for spinning wheels for freebies. Some of the major sponsors were super generous with the freebies which makes sense why the lines were so long, so make sure to get there early otherwise they run out towards the end too. There was also a workshop space with lectures from different speakers, specialists. I didn't end up attending these. The lines for the meet and greets were also very long especially closet to the start time of the meets. They have a limit so again, make sure to line up early if you really want to see the cats. On the first day, I didn't know where all the kittens were and then I later found out that their section was curtained off with black.m curtains and the line to get in was not directly connected to the entrance (I was so confused as to why I didn't see any cats by the end of the day lol). There is so much to see in terms of the vendors. It can definitely take two whole days to experience a bit of everything. In fact, two days is not even sufficient if you also want to attend all the workshops. You really just have to pick and choose what you want to see most. Bring cash if you want to save on taxes with some of the vendors. Most of them take tap and some also take Venmo or Zelle. Most important tip would be to set a budget before going and stick to it lol Room for improvement: I wish there were more booths with cat products and more cats to interact with. The line: could also be managed better. Although it was suuuuper crowded and crazy long lines, I can't wait to go back next year!

    Man, CatCon at the Pasadena Convention Center was disappointing. It's $50 per ticket, and you still…read moreneed to pay for parking, which is hard to find if you don't come early. There is no food court here, and there are no chairs or tables to sit and rest. Every vendor who gave freebies had a line, and some were very long and not worth the wait. There was a fair amount of vendors/name brands and a ton of small businesses selling their products. Honestly, I think I was mainly upset at the fact that tickets cost so much and there wasn't much to see. They only took up two halls that you can pretty much walk through in less than two hours. There were guest speakers to fill in the time, but again, $50 is a lot for what you get. The Humane Society was there with a lot of kitten adoptions, and their line to get in was long. It was also a bummer to see that many vendors did not have an actual cat at their booths. Many of them used stuffed animal to represent a cat using their products/furniture. I get that having actual cats would create more work for them to keep an eye on, but this is a cat convention after all... I would have liked to see more live cats. Overall, I tried it and probably won't ever come back.

    My Pet Garden

    My Pet Garden

    4.3
    (505 reviews)

    Really friendly service. They are great with dog grooming and all the workers are nice…read more Just an FYI if it's your first time bringing your pet for a dental cleaning... they do an examination that costs $45 and if they find something wrong they may not be able to proceed with the cleaning. So for anything you notice that may be off, weird odors in the mouth, etc, an option is just to check it out with your primary vet to save some time. Just want to give y'all a heads up.

    i want to preface this by saying i am a nervous wreck whenever i leave my dogs with anyone besides…read morefriends and family, so finding sitters / boarding we trust has been an ongoing struggle, especially for two dogs. my babies rosie and hank have been going here for the last few years, and we've really come to love and trust this place. hank is a super friendly goofball who always acclimates to groups easily, but rosie is a little nervous gal so she takes a bit to warm up to the group. sometimes i'll watch her on the doggy cam and she'll just be sitting in a corner watching everyone play. but after a few days, i've watched her get used to her new dog friends and even start playing! i don't think that would be possible without the owners and staff creating a caring and warm environment for them. also once i checked the cameras and i saw someone sitting on the floor while all the dogs piled onto them and it was the funniest / sweetest thing i've ever seen. a massive cuddle pile full of happy dogs with wagging tails. they won my trust completely after that. thank you for creating such a wonderful environment where both animals and their owners feel safe and cared for. it's a rarity in this world!

    Mutts and Moms

    Mutts and Moms

    2.7
    (26 reviews)

    I have watched their adoption process very closely when my step daughter tried to adopt, and I can…read moresay they follow the rules when it comes to adopting. People who complain that they are not easy to deal with are folks who do not understand the adoption process is as important and should be as strict as when adopting a human baby. The DeGeneres case was blown out of proportion, Ellen did not follow the rules and transferred the pet to another person, just like a piece of property, and clearly in breach of contract. Animals are not a piece of property, they are living beings who deserve the utmost consideration and protection. Mutts and Moms does that. IF you want to adopt and think they are hard to deal with, be glad. They are doing their job. I only wish all rescues were as thorough as Mutts and Moms. Here is a great article that summarizes the Ellen case and outlines the legal rights of transferred animals and how they should be classified as "Adoptions" http://www.animalsheltering.org/resources/magazine/mar_apr_2011/law_forum_avoiding_adopter_roulette.pdf

    Shame to the Mutts and moms that they didn't let the kids keep the puppy that Ellen degenera's…read moreAren't they in business to place animals. Come on at least take papers to them go see the love that they are giving this animals Shame shame. I will never ever do business with them. Was thinking about going out there to adopt a loving dog/ puppy They should be closed down

    Ragdolljjsweeti

    Ragdolljjsweeti

    5.0
    (28 reviews)

    I want to buy a kitty for my mom to keep her company at home, my friend referred us to Jessica from…read moreRagdolljjsweeti, Jessica is experienced and knowledgeable about different type of cats, she helped and explain to us different type of kitty that is best for us. Moment my mom saw the Ragdoll kitty from Jessica's place, my mom fall in love with the kitty, kitty is so cute so playfully, we brought the kitty home after Jessica helping done with all the shots. Now we had kitty for whiles the kitty healthy and playful, my mom love the kitty so much, we name the kitty Mochi, because she is so fluffy and soft, our family love her so much, thank you Jessica for helping us choosing this lovely kitty, we loved it.

    I had an amazing expreence with Jessica! The process from start till the end was emaculate. She was…read morevery clear and handled all questions and concerns professionally with a very friendly demeanor! Upon recieving my little angel from Jessica, she was already outgoing, friendly, and very well behaved. From the behavior of my kitten that I recieved from Jessica, and the onboard process, it is clear that Jessica care deeply for her cats raising them in a very socializing, loving, and caring setting. S/p rehoming my kitten, Jessica remained very responsive and genuinely invested with how my kitten has been adjusting. I am very graful for the smooth process and the continued support from Jessica. I would highly recommend Jessica for anyone looking for ragdoll kitten with an incredibly responsible and caring breeder.

    Little Wolf Rescue

    Little Wolf Rescue

    2.9
    (13 reviews)

    I've struggled on writing this unfavorable review as I believe people doing rescue work often have…read moretheir hearts in the right place. I like many people have chosen to adopt during the pandemic - a time where many others are looking to provide a home to a dog. I support rescues efforts to chose the absolute best home for each and every animal. My issue with Little Wolf Rescue is with a major lack of communication after leading me to believe I was chosen to adopt the sweet dog I had applied for through LWR. Ariel, who I see people making very lovely comments about here, contacted me to offer a meet and greet with a dog I was so in love with. A dog I was ready to commit to and dedicate myself to meeting his needs. I met him (let's call him Q) and his fosters, who were lovely people, and felt great about it. Prior to that meet and greet Ariel told me the next step after the meet and greet was to contact her and schedule a home check. She then proceeded to post on IG that she had selected an applicant to adopt Q who was scheduled to meet him. Which given the timing and the fact that the fosters said there were no other meetings scheduled, led me to believe I was the one chosen. The fosters expressed to me how much the dog seemed to like me, and that they liked me for the the dog (let's call him Q). I reached out to Ariel via text directly after my meet and greet with Q and expressed my sincere interest in moving forward and asked when she would like to schedule an home check. And no response. I reached out again - no response. I called and left a voice mail the next day with again, no response. I emailed her and received no response. A few days later she posted about difficultly with her phone in her IG stories so I thought perhaps once she fixed her phone she would get back to me to say something. But I received absolutely no contact from Ariel. None! Not even a text to say I'm sorry, we've decided to go with other applicants for Q. Now, I would have been disappointed and likely would have asked why, but found it truly cruel to simply ghost me after inviting me to start the process towards adopting Q. I had already begun to envision him in my life for his life. I was left to ask the fosters if they had heard from her at all. I continued to ask Ariel to just let me know she had received my messages and to give me a sense of timing, or of if she wanted to proceed at all. I did so via IG, text and voice mail, and one email. It has now been over a month, and she never ever got back to me. Most of all, I want Ariel to know that I understand her priority is the dogs in her care, but the humans she invites to meet and adopt them also have feelings and are impacted by her actions. For anyone reading this, I know rescues are inundated with people applying and contacting them non stop. The only reason I strongly feel I needed to write this, is I was selected, I was offered a meet and greet. I did get emotionally invested in Q. And, I did pass up other adoption opportunities while giving Ariel the benefit of the doubt that she would eventually get back to me. So, guard your heart if contacted to meet a dog in this rescues care. They may do what they did to me. Honestly, Ariel, you may want just learn to face people, even if you have bad news for them. It truly was most hurtful not to hear back. I am an adult and can handle bad news, but this... this was just not okay.

    I LOVE LITTLE WOLF RESCUE ARIEL KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK I AM A SUPPORTER FOR LIFE Adopt Don't…read moreShop! I have been dealing with Ariel since December 2015 when I was looking to adopt my first new addition to my family. On 1/2/16, I adopted my first Puppy who was named Cupcake NOW she is Sparx. She is our daughter. We did a meet and greet and my family and I feel in Love with Sparx. Ariel is one of the kindest people I know. She has a big HEART . She LOVES animals and that's an understatement. Everything she does comes from her love of animals. Every time I called her when I found a stray animal she always helped out. All of these loving animals have found forever homes because of her HELP. She always provided food, toys, bowls and great advice. I also deal with other rescues so I am speaking from experience. ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF THE DOGS SHE HAS HELPED. OF COURSE THE FIRST 5 or 6 photos are my SPARX. The rest I am sure you have seen on Instagram. #adoptdontshop #littlewolfrescueforlife

    Downtown Dog Rescue - animalshelters - Updated July 2026

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