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    nicholas w.

    Our foster and adoption process was incredible. The dog I fell in love with was being fostered by a friend and we seemed to have an immediate connection so I offered to take care of him so my friends could foster another pup. Cinco had been previously injured and had some lingering issues with his leg which Hearts for Paws helped us navigate 100% of the way. Sam and everyone at H4P has made us feel like family from the beginning and I could not recommend adopting through them enough.

    Andi C.

    One of the best rescues I have ever had the chance of coming in contact with! I have adopted 3 dogs through Heart for Paws, and never have I met people who are so devoted and loving to all the animals in their care! They pick adopters with such intention in orders to ensure the best lives for the dogs they save. Truly this rescue accomplishes miracles with their hard work and dedication to making the world a better place for animals!

    The pup we adopted from this place

    Thank you so much for doing what you do . We adopted our boxer from here and it was nothing but love and support from the start . They answered all of questions even checked up months later . You can tell your passion and kindness for these animals

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    We have fostered and adopted from HFP. Great experience and a great service they do for these animals. Can't recommend them enough.

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    They truly care about the homes their dogs go to and offer so much support during the adoption process.

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    Davis Animal Rescue

    Davis Animal Rescue

    2.6
    (53 reviews)

    I just saw the owner's response, for starter, my application stated that I live in a house with a…read morebig yard, and that I had a dog before. The fact that the owner responded saying I was not qualified because I live in an apartment and with no prior experience, proves that they did not even look at my application.

    Please pause and read before applying to DAR. This is a volunteer based organization who's mission…read moreis to place pets in safe, loving, forever homes. They serve animals NOT humans. They're not an adoption agency. They are saving animals. They have limited resources (volunteers!), so they're going to create adoption obstacles to weed out those who are not willing, able, and committed to providing safe and caring homes. So be prepared to spend 15-20 minutes to apply online and be ready to respond quickly if they reply to your application. We inquired online about adopting our fur baby on June 19, 2021. We got lucky and got a response right away. Within less than 24 hours we got confirmation she was ours if we were willing to pick her up within the next day and a half. The process required an online application (be ready to get personal), several home video submissions, and some follow up questions. We picked her up on Fathers Day, June 20 2021! So it was quite the whirlwind. It was amazing and life changing! DAR is living up to their mission.They're doing the hard work. Don't expect them to bend to you. Remember, you are not the client - serving the animals are their purpose. Please don't write or pay attention reviews that they didn't respond to email. You're only hurting animals that deserve forever homes.

    Yolo County SPCA

    Yolo County SPCA

    2.4
    (9 reviews)

    We were in the Davis and had some free time, so we stopped in to check out what was available…read more There was a building, with lots of furniture and clothing racks, and books /albums out front. Inside lots of organized racks of clothing, lots of shoes, a jewelry counter, a room with higher end goods. Then we realized that there was another building next door with housewares and I think more books. We picked up a few things here and took them over to the main building to check out, the cashier was very sweet. I think the prices were fair and benefiting a great cause. I would be a frequent shopper here, if I lived near.

    We adopted a kitten and weren't told it was with other kittens that were sick and being treated for…read moreparasites. When I contacted them a few days later the girl first said she mix some medication For us to pick up , I contacted another number of where the lab work was done and vaccinations were done at UC Davis and they advised they couldn't release the kittens medical information to me only the SpCA, why? Because the kitten was sick ! Obviously, shouldn't I be aware of medical issues with an animal I just adopted!? about 20 minutes later they said it was not their kittens even though they were currently treating them with meds but that it was my" elderly cat" (he's 10). I took my cat straight away to our vet who tan blood work( $570) took stool samples and advised he needed medication for parasites deworming ect. The SPCA refused to give us the medication for the kitten we adopted but told us it would be best if we just returned him to the foster who was caring for him. All they are interested in is the "DONATION" of $135 or "Fee" . I am happy to donate to the care and rescue of all animals but I will not contribute to staff not doctors giving medical opinions and letting sick animals be adopted knowingly. We were told the cat may have diarrhea due to them changing the food. Clearly this was not the reason. They don't respond to emails, they don't have an office number they are unorganized. I have adopted several cats from shelters and SPCA. This is a common occurrence of how pet adoptions happen.

    Purebreds Plus Cat Rescue

    Purebreds Plus Cat Rescue

    3.0
    (20 reviews)

    I don't know if this is allowed but I wanted to share my heartbreaking experience of trying to…read moreadopt a bonded pair through this local non-profit here in town. For the past month, I've been exchanging communication with Purebred Plus Cat Rescue over a bonded pair of kitties I had seen on the Adopt a Pet website. It's been nearly 10 years since I had a bonded pair of cats and these two were a perfect match for me. I reached out late June and the foster parent and I had a good exchange. I prepared my home to welcome the boys, including spending several hundred dollars on a chewy order based on recommended items, including getting permission from the homeowner and property management company, including requesting an emotional support animal (ESA) letter for the boys through an online agency, including having my references verified, essentially jumping through all the hoops for the past month, all for the foster parent to move forward with another applicant immediately after I missed my appointment. The foster parent was unwilling to accommodate rescheduling of the meet and greet after making many attempts to communicate with her via email, text and voicemail. I'm writing this as a warning for others considering adoption from this nonprofit based on the cruel and swift decision-making to deny my application after a month of determination on my part for what should have been an easy adoption. I've tried reaching out to other volunteers within the nonprofit for assistance and remedy on this matter but don't know what to do at this point. But if you're considering adopting from this local non-profit, I recommend trying a shelter or another one instead based on my personal experience.

    I don't understand the negative reviews for Purebreds Plus, I've adopted two cats (Rocky…read more(originally named Marco) and Gino) from this agency and while the adoption process was lengthy, it was straight forward. The rescue and adoption process is about finding the right match for adopters with the cat's well-being as a priority. Regarding failure to disclose existing health issues like FIV, from what I've seen, the health issues have always been clearly stated on the website, back as far as I can remember dealing with this agency, so about 2009. Some of the reviewers mention not getting the cat they wanted. Honestly, it's about what's best for the animal, and not all cats (like a Savannah or Bengal) are the right fit for everyone. Some exotic breeds of cats are for more experienced owners, preferably those with previous experience with the breed; the vetting process is in place for a reason. Savannah cats, for example, are highly energetic, athletic cats that need mental and physical stimulation, they are also escape artists. So if you have kids who may leave the door open, or you aren't willing to have active play time with the cat, then a Savannah is not the right cat for your family. That said, we adopted Rocky in 2009, as a companion to Smokey. We drove to Santa Cruz and spoke with Harriet. After describing our existing cat (a grumpy Maine Coon who is a bully) and the home situation (multiple generation household), Harriet chose Rocky for us, which was THE absolute best fit. Rocky was an older Rag Doll, who was calm and patient, but also would correct Smokey if he got out of line. (hey, cats need to learn manners just like anyone else). When Rocky passed a few years ago, we adopted Gino, a Maine Coon Mix. And similar to the first experience, the process was much the same. In all, yes, there will be the occasional negative experience, but I would adopt from Purebreds plus rescue again when we are looking for another cat to adopt. Please keep in mind, Purebreds Plus is run by volunteers, it's not cheap to foster, feed, and care for these animals, and they made it through a pandemic. And then they have to weed through applications and interviews, which is time consuming and emotionally draining, even in the best of circumstances.

    Little Trooper Ranch

    Little Trooper Ranch

    4.4
    (7 reviews)

    Odessa is one of the real dog saints in our county (we are so lucky to have a group of these). She…read moreworks with most of the other local shelters/rescues in the area to save small dogs of all ages and conditions....as she has space available. I have known Odessa for years and have so much respect for her incredible personal commitment to dog rescue. Most of the dogs 'roam' freely in her house, learning to get along with other dogs and with people. Puppies (and moms) stay in the puppy palace (a charmingly converted and furnished garage space). Rescuing and adopting dogs is very hard and very expensive work, since many dogs who were neglected or abused require a lot of love, medical care, and training. Please take any 'negative' reviews with a big grain of salt. All of us who have to deal with the public understand how unreasonable and uncharitable some people can be. This is a truly extraordinary woman who makes great sacrifices to rescue and place dogs in the best possible homes. It's an uphill battle with so many people allowing their dogs to breed and dumping them on rescue. And with some adopters/lookers who can be disrespectful of the process around placing dogs. Very few of us could do this work day in and day out with no reward other than seeing dogs go to the right guardians. Thank you to everyone who supports and adopts from rescue, saves lives, and appreciates those doing the really hard work. And please consider fostering a little dog if you can. It's a rewarding experience being part of the pipeline to forever homes.

    Odessa Gunn and her commitment to animals is nonpareil (no equal or unrivaled in simpler terms)…read more Every animal that is cared for by Little Trooper Ranch is family, not a rescue or anything less. Little Trooper Ranch is an inviting, safe and loving place for all creatures. 5 stars for Odessa and LTR! https://www.littletrooperranch.org/how-you-can-help

    Logos Books

    Logos Books

    4.1
    (32 reviews)
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    I had a great visit here. Excellent selection! I found the book I needed. I liked the gallery of…read moreart made by local artists. The lovely woman working that Sunday was very sweet, welcoming and helpful. She went beyond and even looked up the nearest art supply store for me. I also liked the little table-sitting area at the front of the shop.

    It's cool that they're run by volunteers and that supposedly all proceeds go to the Davis Library,…read morebut what threw me off was how they have a whole section dedicated to Zionism. It was the last thing I expected to see in cute ole Downtown Davis. I'd say come to Sac if you're looking for bookstores that won't make you feel weird entering. Edit: To clarify, I found it pretty disappointing that there was an entire shelf dedicated to European history, and another shelf generalized as "world history". Within the "world history" shelf, I saw a row of books specifically about Israel and Zionism, albeit not labeled as such. The only book with Palestine in the title was on display, but on the back cover it specified that it recounts the "experiences of Zionist women settling in Palestine", and not indigenous Palestinians. I scanned the shelf and didn't see a single book about Palestine, despite a fair number on Israel. Given how charged this topic is with the ongoing genocide in Gaza, I felt uncomfortable as it seemed that the bookstore had taken an intentional stance by not providing, at the very least, accounts of both sides of the matter.

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