They take excellent loving care of the animals they save. The dog that I foster will eventually…read morefind a permanent home and a lifelong companion.

From the owner: Saving animals in need by providing foster, adoption and rehoming services through our community…read morebased 'loving home to loving home' foster model. Our dedicated foster home network helps animals avoid stressful shelter environments by placing them directly into loving homes until their new adoption homes are found. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

I went to SFSPCA yesterday to adopt a cat, they had this event going on. I came with my son and…read moresister. Almost all the employees were happy and showed compassion about the adoption process. We were assisted by Sally through the meeting the cats process. She tried to show us multiple cats that we were interested in, although some people were still taking their time looking at the ones we originally had chosen. We decided to check on "Blossom". Alot of people at first wanted her, then they would reject her because she has URI (common cat cold). Sally was very positive and patient. My son decided to choose Blossom. He said it was meant to be. After we chose our newly added member to the family Blossom, we we webt downstairs to go get paperwork done. We were helped by David. He came off as a very excited and positive. Smiled the whole way thru. The connection we had with him was great! He answered all our questions, explained everything and was very professional with a laid back personality. They are the face of a supportive and amazing shelter. Those two made an impression on us ans we would like to ensure that their work ethic, positive attitude and just them being themselves will be acknowledged and rewarded. Other than that, everyone esle seemed really amped up to help those fur babies get adopted! ​

I adopted my precious fur puppy here! This was my first time adopting after decades of purchasing…read moredogs from breeders (yes, I know, adopt, don't shop). In my particular case, I was looking for a small, hypoallergenic dog, which was difficult to find. After months of checking their adoption page, I finally found the perfect puppy who fits so seamlessly into our family. She is incredibly sweet and transformed almost instantly after coming home with us, from a shy, shivering little pup to an absolute terror in the best way possible! The staff was wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable, and very informative throughout the entire process. I also appreciated how thorough they were, providing all the supplies we needed for the first few days and taking every precaution to ensure a smooth transition. On top of that, the facility was clean, organized, and clearly well cared for. We're so grateful to have found our newest family member here!

Joy found us through A Better Chance Rescue--and we're so grateful she did…read more From the start, ABC's team was thoughtful and thorough about fit, answering questions quickly and keeping us updated. Joy had been living with an amazing foster family in Taiwan who clearly invested time and love. She arrived knowing sit and stay, comfortable with people, children, and ready to bond. That foundation made our first weeks smooth and joyful (pun intended). As a parent, I appreciate how Tina knew what's best for the dog and the family. The foster model and careful matching really show. Joy is gentle, eager to learn, and an instant best friend for our household. My daughter Olivia was asked to add her own words: "We found a perfect dog because of ABC. The fosters taught Joy so well with sit and stay! If someone is looking for a forever dog I definitely recommend ABC!! They put the dog in a foster family so they can know what it's like to have a family. The fosters teach regular English commands like sit & stay (they are awesome at that!). ABC is awesome!!" Thank you, Tina @ ABC, for the love and structure you pour into rescue. You didn't just place a dog; you helped build a family. -- Matthew & Olivia (and Joy!)

Can't say enough good things about ABC Animal Rescue. My family and I recently brought home our…read morewonderful dog Hachi, and every step felt right. The folks there really know their stuff--they asked us all about our home life to ensure it'd be perfect for him. Hachi arrived healthy, vaccinated, and ready to roll. He took to our home instantly, plays fetch like a pro, and settles down without a fuss at night. They're not just rescuing dogs; they're carefully matching them with loving families like ours. Big thanks--you've changed our lives for the better and literally saved our new pup's life!

I wanted to give a shout out to Ashley C. and Imer M. What an awesome experience at this SPCA…read moreestablishment. These people really care about their animals. Ashley. I renamed my new family member "Boots" Cause of his black and white paws. It's better than Kimo. Haha!!! Can you rename him in your computer system? Love him. He already has his kitty multi story Hotel building. Boots still is enduring the 333 adjustment stage but he's definitely coming around. Thank you all for this amazing adoption experience!!! Definitely a 5 star experience!!! Jim H.

I was at the Peninsula Humane Society yesterday and saw a very sad dog named Luna. When I inquired…read moreabout her, they said she was just stoic and just not very social. The next day when I wanted to meet with her and I find out some history there and that made me even feel worse about her situation. It turns out she was brought in twice before and the second time she had four puppies. I was told that when they were weaned, they separated the puppies from the mom and basically kept her in a "box" from then until now. She may get two walks a day and get to play catch sometimes and in their effort try to socialize her with other dogs they have them on leashes. You would think that the "experts" would be very familiar with leash aggression. It makes one wonder what qualifies a person to be an expert on dog behaviors, compared to an actual dog owner who understand the different dynamics to keep them safe in an environment. I simply wanted to see what kind of reaction I would get with Luna while alone to see if she would even be a good fit in my home knowing the dynamics and the space we have for dogs to play. The person I spoke to, who was apparently the adoption manager, insisted that because of my dogs, it wasn't going to be a good fit. She wouldn't even entertain the idea of my visit first and then bringing the dogs to see how they get along. I happen have two female Shepherd mixes that are both rescues and are gentle giants and have been raised with dogs all my life. I believe Luna would have been welcomed and loved but because their "dog experts" already have a perceived notion of what would happen I was told I couldn't meet with her and I ended up walking out; I only went there to try to rescue Luna. When they insisted it would not be a good fit, I wondered what they knew about taking Luna to a dog park and letting her play freely with other dogs. They told me that wasn't even a good idea. This is very upsetting and I will never go back there again. There are several other places to adopt dogs and even the person I was speaking with said other pet adoption places have different rules. It's such a shame, I really would have liked to simply meet Luna to see what our chemistry was like and perhaps at our home it would've allowed her to have a stable, loving environment and the management has taken that away from her. It's no wonder she's been there since April. It turns out dogs are not stoic animals, especially a dog that's one year and seven months old. It's evidence of abuse and that dog needs to be loved. Is the abuse is from a previous owner or fun times in the shelter and being put back in "the box" or the trust they had with being taken in again and cared for with her puppies and taking them away from her? Luna really needs to be in a home with people who recognizes the need of a loving caring, home for her even if they have other dogs that may become her friends. Given a chance, dogs can change.

Such a great cat cafe! Awesome cats and fun environment. I would've taken home five if I couldread more

Came here for the Neko Oji-san collaboration, as that's how I learned about the cafe (I love the…read morecomedy short form manga online, check it out!). Parking nearby is horrendous, super busy even on the weekdays before the rush hour so I can't imagine weekends when people are out or other high traffic times. Get ready to make some rounds and pay for parking and be careful since there's very specific signage and times. The cafe itself is cute and cozy. Front area is a gift shop with lots of cat themed gifts and goodies like keychains, stickers, and such, and also some items from local and small artists too, which is neat. The cafe also has community events like movie showings ("The Cat Returns" was one of them which is a great choice) and cat yoga. If you're local, you can also get a time stamp if you are a frequent visitor. Definitely follow their socials for more information. There's reservations online and you can also do walk ins if it's not super busy. You can book for a 55 minute visit or a 30 minute visit. PRO-TIP: There's a discount for students, so if you want to be surrounded by some feline friends while you study or relax, great place to do so. You can hang your coat on the rack and there's a mini shelf area for your shoes. So you gotta walk in with socks! With each visit you can either get a hot cup of tea or a cold can or box drink from their fridge (sparking water, juices, etc.). Very refreshing and you can enjoy it in the cat area too. Sanitize your hands before and after visiting. There's lots of cats hiding around, sleeping, walking around, and some are super friendly and will go into your lap. There's toys you can play with the cats with and there's a wall of adoptable cats. Lots of seats or you can opt to sit on the floor with the cats too. There's relaxing lo-fi music throughout too. Pretty cool that they rescued 2 cats from Qatar and neat that we got to see them. As with all cats, some can be a bit spicy but it's usually just a warning teeth rub. I own cats so there's nothing new. I'm horribly allergic to the cat that specifically lives in my house, but I didn't get an allergy here, meaning that the cats are clean and well taken for. My favorite was a large sleepy orange boy, Ron (permanent non-adoptable resident) that was hanging out next to me the entire time.

Exceptional staff and volunteers. Dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, helpful. Animals loved…read moreand well cared for. Everyone deducted to ensuring all of their guests find a loving home all their own.

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Our kitty was well taken care of. Will recommend then to anyone…read morewanting to adopt. We will adopt from them again in the future.

I have been working w/ Bay Area Pet Pals over 5 years and have received nothing but a stellar…read moreservice every time. All of the petsitter I worked has been great, very easy to communicate and extremely friendly with our three cats. Any time we leave for travel, I reach out to them and arrange an in house pet sitting service and Lynda is able to accommodate the dates or any changes that might happen. her response is always timely and she collects all the information to ensure the pets taken care of properly. Her team spends appropriate amount of time in each visit with the cats to ensure they are stimulated, fed, cuddled and had fun while being at home. I strongly recommend them!

I attempted to schedule dog walking for my dog months ago in advance for entire summer. Not anyone…read morewas available to walk my little pip squeak dog. BAPP needs to hire at least 20 more walkers is my recommendation. Can't find the words to relay to you the disappointment of my dog stuck at home when he would rather go out for a lunch date with a cute dog walker to scratch his nose, tease him by tugging his tail, stopping into the backyard to play a quick game of fetch before being let back into residence. sniff sniff, sniff sniff and woof woof

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!

Got the best dog we ever had from here. They take good care of the animals and insure the home…read moreenvironments are suitable before releasing them to the new guardians.

Untrustworthy rescue who do not prioritize the care for the dogs they rescue. Focused on getting…read more#s, not properly matching adopters to their best matched dog. Turn their back one you once you pay your adoption fee. No plan for what to do when a dog isn't perfect. Few internal guard rails to assure business runs appropriately. We had a 16 year fostering relationship and wouldn't recommend this rescue anymore. They have lost their way.

15 years ago I adopted a black lab mix from Coppers Dream. She was so tiny then. Coppers Dream was…read morethere to help me find a wonderful dog. Over the years she and I went on many hikes together. She was always by my side. So very loyal. We added our Sons dog, a Shepsky, also adopted from Coppers Dream, to our family, as he was always traveling. Those two dogs spent many years together, always protective of me and of each other on our many hikes. I would periodically send in photos to CD, and always had a friendly reply. Almost like a family. One morning, up in ALanden Quicksilver Park, going up a steep narrow trail, they suddenly half turned and let rip with ferocious barks. A cougar came racing down the hill, I guess it wanted us for breakfast. Nope. Their utter ferocity in their barking and stance was one obstacle. The second was Bear Spray. That cougar decided quickly that this would not be a good way to start the day. Those two adopted dogs were Loyal, lovable, Protective, Goofy. Play ball? You bet. They loved swimming, exploring and making friends. My lab lived until she was 15. Our Shepsky passed a year or so before. Coppers Dream has always been professional, friendly and easy to approach. Now, I'm back looking for one more dog. Our young, female GSD is lonely without her big sister and big brother..