SPCA is the best adoption facility in the area. I adopted my sweetest best friend of almost 9 years…read more(adopted her when she was age 19, be in my early/mid 30s. First cat on my life. Always more of a dog person. But I was worried because of her age she might be on a shortlist for something trickier - especially after first coming to animal control and gaining 4 pounds. But we took to each other immediately. And she seemed to be one sweet healthy cat attached at the hip to me, attached to my people, and patient with dogs and cats in the house for sitting. Have been crushed since but thank you ASPCA tor everything. Even after years I together and tons of water bowlers, routine, cuddles, play time, and a two bedroom with a full kitchen, bathroom, and living room, a litter robot, cat trees and plenty's of scratchers, I discovered she had kidney disease (CkD) at age 18, she lasted another year.

Such a great and clean facility. Ivy and I were so lucky! My intention in April was to save kittens…read morefrom being given away for free and when I got there the owner decided to dump the mom, too. They called her Luna but I changed her name because I never want her to be associated with that family ever. All ties must be severed. I still wonder if I should report them to animal control but let's be real, would anything be done? No, because it's rescues such as SPCA, Dancing Cat, and etc. worry about the health and well-being of the animal. An animal is not just an animal but it's a living and breathing thing that ought to be loved and cared for even if they are feral. Dancing Cat got her in here. In a week this sweet, shy, and affectionate girl was adopted. I was so happy and I still say my blessings prayers as I think about her every single day. Staff that checked us in was kind and patient. He allowed me to sit with her to help get her settled. I didn't want to leave her. Through tears as she watched me walk away, I can look back and accept that this was a great move for her. She now has a family all thanks to Dancing Cat and SF SPCA. I'm forever grateful!!!

I would never recommend this animal care shelter to anyone with a sick dog. My dog was suffering…read morefrom parvo and was dying. When they came to pick him up, the way they handled and treated him was cold, careless, and completely lacking compassion. He was treated like he was nothing, not like a living animal that was loved and suffering. After I left my review, the owner replied trying to justify their actions. That response felt more like an attempt to protect their reputation than to take responsibility or show genuine concern. Please don't be fooled by businesses replying to negative reviews -- that is part of their job. Based on my experience, do not call these people if your dog is sick. You will be deeply disappointed. I want nothing to do with this company, and I strongly suggest others look elsewhere for help. God bless.

I came here to pick up two foster dogs through Grateful Dog Rescue…read more I admit I was worried.. Large animal shelter in a large city, not in the best neighborhood.. I was worried it would be one of those sad run down shelters where you feel devastated to have to leave any animals behind but this shelter was anything but that. This animal shelter was very nice and updated. Nice little on sight parking lot. The kennels were on the bigger side and all clean. They had one nice dog park/ play area that I saw, I heard there were two total. The worker that helped me I forget their name, was very nice and professional and most importantly you could tell they really cared for the animals. There was one brindle pittie that stared into our souls the whole time we were there. I can't stop thinking of them I think it was a girl, Imma about to ask for an update on her but I'm sure she knows what she was doing and got adopted quick. I would definitely recommend coming here the next time you are looking for a new pet. I assume it would be a nice place to volunteer too and I'm sure they can always use volunteers and foster homes! Just saying

We were a 16 year foster for them and while they mean well they have a single paid employee who is…read moreoverwhelmed which means not all dogs get the care they deserve. Communication is lacking, they are slow to respond to requests and at times you as a foster are on your own. That makes it hard, because we all want what's best for the dogs but in doing that we let the rescue off the hook and do their job for them which just reinforces what's wrong. Maybe they will get back on track, but we will no longer foster for them.

We rescued our beloved Minnie from Copper's Dream Rescue. This rescue is incredibly near and dear…read moreto us, and they do so much good. They have helped save so many wonderful animals. We have volunteered as foster parents for dogs for Copper's Dream and the rescue helped our foster babies find amazing forever homes.

I had been looking for a new dog for sometime. I had specific criteria as I already had an 8 year…read moreold rescue pit bull. I had had her since she was 9 weeks old and I knew what she would like. I searched on line many times and then I found her. Grateful Dog were fostering her and when I met her it was an instant and I think mutual attraction. She is now part of the family. Many thanks to Lauren and Maria for helping me through the process.

We adopted a wonderful Chihuahua named Georgie from Grateful Dog Rescue in mid September 2025…read more If I could give them 10 Stars I would. Not wanting to be redundant, all the reviews below Express every reason why I recommend and wholeheartedly appreciate the amazing people at Grateful Dog Rescue. They go above and beyond to provide healthy pets for adoption (vet examined, spaded/neutered, teeth cleaning and if necessary extract decay/ broken teeth, and all vaccinations. They also make sure all animals are chipped and provide the information for you to register the chip in your name. PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT!

This is an amazing animal rescue organization. They helped me when I found a stray cat that needed…read morehelp. They picked it up and took it to a local vet to be checked out. The vet luckily found a chip and called the owners who said the cat had been missing for months! The owners were reunited with their pet. They were efficient and caring. You could tell they love animals.

They are so loving with the dogs and cats. My new cat did not want to leave with me. She stuffed…read moreherself in a small basket and refused to come out. They have alot of volunteers coming through and recording their play time with them: petting, just giving some attention. When I left, I did not feel bad for the others left behind. They were very happy

I recently got a kitten this past June, and this is my #1 favorite one-stop pet shop in the city…read more The store has a great selection of items for cats- wet and dry food, litter, treats, stainless steel water fountains, super cute Squishmallow beds, toys, the list goes on. I'm find myself spending at least an hour in here because the staff love to show off their little critters and it's such a fun environment to be in. I've seen the store progress exponentially in the last 6 months. It's much cleaner and more organized every time I visit. I can tell the staff really cares for its animals and the local pets in the neighborhood.

I really wanted to love and support this local pet shop, but after my previous visits, I truly…read morecannot. The moment I walked in, the smell was overwhelmingly bad -- not your typical pet store scent, but something genuinely foul. The shelves were dirty and looked like they hadn't been cleaned or organized in a long time, which didn't inspire any confidence. The selection was really limited, and even basic items were hard to find. The employees also weren't very welcoming or friendly; no greeting, no offer to help, just an overall cold vibe. What bothered me most was how sad the animals looked. A few of them seemed stressed or lethargic, and it was honestly heartbreaking. I love supporting neighborhood businesses, especially ones that care for animals, but this place needs serious attention and improvement before I could ever consider coming back.

great atmosphere quiet and relaxing. Good place to study or just enjoy some time with cats. Good…read morehospitality and friendly cats

Best place ever, I would totally recommend going here. The cats are great and the space is just so…read moreamazing. Ever since I first went here I've begged my dad to bring me back.

Updating this review from 3 stars to 4 stars because they reached out to me shortly after my…read morereview; my suggestion on clearing the dogs medically before listing. I felt like they listened and cared. -- This is based on our experience trying to adopt a dog from AHAN pre-covid. I saw a dog on petfinder and contacted them and then AHAN reached out to let us know that particular dog was in the process of being adopted but to look at their website for others. So we did and then since I have already filled out an application, I just emailed the person back to let them know I was interested in another dog. Turns out these dogs were in Taiwan which is fine. But the second dog that we were interested in also fell through because then we were told that dog had Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia and their adoption is now pending. They said they will reach out to recommend others but never did. Why would you list a dog for adoption before you can clear them medically? Seems like a waste of time and heart break for people that wanted to adopt.

[Bottom line: AHAN is an incredible organization that takes the outmost care of its pets and…read moreensures that they find the perfect home. My Korean Jindo/malinois rescue - Athena - is the absolute love of my life. Thank you!!] I adopted Athena November 2019, before Covid officially hit the US. The house visit might not be something they do during Covid. I have been looking for a rescue for a year using adopt a pet which is a platform where people can rehome their pets and rescues can post theirs. I fell instantly in love with Athena. The description of her was really, really thorough and there were 6 videos of her in different situations (with children, other dogs, on leash walking near a dog, playing with dogs, etc.) it really gave me a great picture of her personality and behavior. The process was easy once I went through the interviews. The first interview was with Jessamy and she asked me a lot of questions to ensure that I was able to care for Athena and that my place was adequate for her. I then had another FaceTime to meet Athena (who was in Taiwan) and that only reinforced that I wanted her. I sent over a donation for Athena and her crate. [Side note, I do not think that the suggested donation covers more than 40% of the total care they invest in their dogs. Athena has all her shots, a minor surgery, scans/radios and so much paperwork from her vet in Taiwan because they really take care of their health. The food she was given was good food (Royal Canin) and she had really good joint supplements. She also had toys and a blanket. The flight was covered by AHAN and so was half the crate. Also she received basic training and was potty trained, could sit/lay down and walk on a leash. If you can donate more or on a regular basis, please do. If you can't, adopting those wonderful pets is already amazing so thank you!] Within a week, Jessamy and her team took care of everything. Flights, instructions on how to pick up the dogs, crate sizes (to place in car after pick up). When I met Athena at the airport it was the best day of my life. I was there with 4 other families, all eagerly awaiting their furry baby. Jessamy stayed in San Francisco and visited all the families to make sure the dogs were acclimated. She provided really great training advice and made sure that I was comfortable with Athena. I did additional training with Athena and a trainer here which I highly recommend if you're getting ANY dog ANYWHERE. Also I'd like to share that the size of your home doesn't matter - it's the number of walks and quality of those that does. I lived in a studio (550 square feet) for the first 8 months in San Francisco. Athena is a 50lbs dog and was super happy. We do a walk in the morning (30mn), long afternoon one (45-60mn) and evening one (20mn). I cannot thank AHAN, Jessamy and their incredible team of volunteers for the work that they do. Thank you a million times over! Alexandra

After a month contacting shelters; getting delayed (or no) responses; learning that…read morewebsite-featured animals were not suitable for x,y or z homes (their descriptions); or that the animals had not been available for weeks; after filling out applications that were like inquisitions and finding that all pre-adoption pet meetings had to be virtual, we were about to give up. Then we stumbled upon Wonder Cat Rescue. These folks act like they actually love animals and want to help them find homes. We e-mailed them; heard back immediately; met the pair we had inquired about and received them the next day. Stephanie and her volunteer foster parents are knowledgeable and caring, the animals are immunized, micro-chipped and socialized. Our new cats had had a rough entry to the world, but were saved from the 'kill shelter' by Wonder Cat, which fostered them, bottle fed them and loved them. We're thrilled. PS: Their Website was updated TWICE on the afternoon that we met the cats. Once to mark their profile "pending" and second to remove them, once we finalized the adoption. With Wondercat, the cats, which you see online are cats who actually are available.

Extremely unresponsive. Almost as if they don't want their cats to get adopted. Don't waste your…read moretime with them, and find yourself a professional shelter to adopt from.

Visiting this place has been on my list for a while and we finally made the trip after missing our…read moreown senior dog a little extra. It's heartwarming to see these older pups get the quality care they need and a chance of another home. The staff's compassion and care for these dogs was very apparent. The dogs were all friendly and came up to us quite often. We loved our cuddle time with them and left with our hearts feeling a little fuller. Cuddle time with the dogs is free. Parking is limited and you will likely need some time to find street parking. They have a live webcam for when they're open!

Senior dogs are the best! The staff will help you choose the right one for you. I still miss the…read moredog I adopted from Muttville and he's been gone for 10 years. Do it! You won't regret it!