I C.A.R.E. -- our life wouldn't be the same without Monty. From start to finish, the love and dedication this rescue shows is incredible. The team is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly puts the dogs' well-being first. The adoption process was thoughtful and well-organized, with clear communication every step of the way, making it obvious how much care goes into creating the right match. We are beyond grateful for Monty and for everything I C.A.R.E. does to give dogs a second chance and loving forever homes. read more

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I cannot say enough positive things about this organization. My husband was a little nervous about adopting a rescue, but this company and our foster mom were so amazing and responsive throughout the process. Our foster mom (kelly) was extremely responsive and raised a litter that was well mannered and incredibly behaved. I appreciate that she was honest but also thorough and selective on the puppies placement. Finding the right fit for both puppy and person is incredibly important for their forever home. Since adopting our pup, we consistently advocate for this organization, and their commitment to proper placement of pets while also keeping them out of the shelters. Foster parents don't get enough credit for all they do and I'm incredibly thankful for all their work read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

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While I am a true dog lover and never want to discourage anyone from supporting a rescue, I do want to share some honest feedback on behalf of myself and others who have experienced similar frustrations. Lack of Communication: After submitting applications, most people--including us--receive no response at all. This seems to be a recurring pattern across multiple applicants. Inefficient Adoption Events: We were asked to drive to a Petco in Huntington Beach (from Corona). When we arrived, the dogs we were interested in already had numerous applicants, yet they continued to be shown without any clear process or updates. The Adoption Process Needs Improvement: A clearer, more structured process would benefit everyone involved. For example: A Dedicated Volunteer for Intake Forms & Communication: a. Person submits application b. ICARE reviews and vets applicants with communication along the way i.e.: got application, reviewing application, good news you're approved let's pick a good match for you etc. c. Approved applicants can then choose from available dogs d. Don't overpromise dogs with long, hidden waiting lists that make individuals wait indefinitely without any contact and, by chance, when you get to talk to somebody like Melissa or Joe, find out there are 20 applicants, and, oh btw, the foster wants to keep the dog anyway. Also - I'm not sure if this organization picks from the front of the shelter queue (i.e. dogs that aren't in jeopardy/highly adoptable) or from the back of the queue (dogs in danger). I would hope it is the later. Final Summary: They need to improve communication and processes badly for the sake of the animals and potential families to rescue more animals, period. You can tell this organization's leadership is not about efficiency and rescue maximization. read more

Amazing dog rescue that really works at finding you the best match!! We found the best dog who fit right in with our family almost instantly! She is the sweetest, most loving, gentle and fun dog and has brought us endless joy and love in the last month since we've adopted her! I would recommend this dog rescue to anybody looking for the perfect addition to their family! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

We just adopted another dog from I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue. We had the absolute best experience, from the first email, their team was kind, responsive and clearly passionate about finding the perfect match for every dog and every family. They take the time to get to know potential adopters and make the adoption process smooth and stress free. The love and care they show for every animal is truly inspiring. They don't just "re-home" dogs, they give them a second chance and set both dog and adopter up for a lifetime of success. We are forever grateful to this rescue. If you are considering fostering or adopting, this rescue goes above and beyond in everything they do. read more

I honestly have nothing but great things to say! Yes the application process is very throughout but there is a reason for it. They really want to make sure their dogs get placed in the right home. So many people adopt with great intentions and then sometimes realize how much work it really is and want to return the dog. So I appreciated the application process. Kelly was so sweet and made everything so easy! You can tell the work she has put into the puppies she has. Our puppy was already potty pad trained and was on a sleep schedule, I cannot tell you how much that helped bringing our new family member home. We are still in contact with Kelly and send her pictures and tell her how in love we are with our new family member! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

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We adopted our sweet girl from iCare Dog Rescue December 16,2024 and it was the best day of our lives. She completed our family. The woman who was the foster mom and also who we met at the adoption event was amazing! You could tell how loved and well cared for our girl was! ICare is an amazing rescue who made the process so easy and they really do care about the home these animals go to. Thank you iCare Dog Rescue and all the Fosters for all you do! You're a blessing to this world and these sweet babes! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

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ICARE was great to work with after I heard from them. There was a waiting game initially but once our foster mom Kelly contacted me, she was great to work with and did an amazing job with the puppies. Their fees are reasonable and they ensure every dog is going to a great home. We are very pleased with the process after contact and hope to adopt again from them in the future! read more

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icare is such an amazing not for profit organization. they save hundreds of dogs each year! I've been fostering for them for the past few years and they make it so easy. they cover all costs too! if you can help, this is the organization to volunteer with! read more

Very good and thorough adoption process. I like that they vet the potential adopters with interviews and home checks. We are very happy with our little guy Gus from ICare read more

We are very happy with the communication we received when we initiated the inquiry to adopt one of the puppies listed on iCare's website. I even got a photo of the sire of our pup which is rare in the rescue world. Our one-time donation covered everything from shots to the sterilisation procedure at a close-by veterinarian. The foster family we got our pup from took excellent care of the pup until we came along to take him to his forever home. He is a very social dog whose only issue is that he loves everyone and everything too much. Our pup is signed up for more training classes to help him be the best dog he can be. Thank You iCare for saving his life and adding to our life!! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Everyone is making each other happy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

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They were so easy to work with and were very responsive once I submitted the application for adoption.

Extremely hard to work with and communication was poor. First they misread an L for an I in an email, and delayed responses until we manually followed up. After that communication was poor on request to improve our patio for a puppy's safety. I have no issue making adjustments if they are stated upfront and clear. After seeing patio we were told to make some modifications. No issue, outside that the request came a hour before our meetup time. Photos of proposed covering was sent and approved. After that we installed it, but we're told it wasn't high enough. A Google search for a fence height was sent to us. Request of 4 feet or more. That's above the minimum requirements for patio guardrails in this state. I would have been more open to the conversation, but again none of this was provided up front. It's shows that things are haphazard at best, or too loose per forster. I'm sure they are taking great care of animals, but I can't jump through hoops without notice. read more

What an amazing rescue. They really do put the dogs well being first. I was lucky enough to help foster some dogs through the rescue. I now help with the adoption coordination. While we are all volunteers, we all work to ensure each dog matches up with the perfect family. They do not leave any dogs behind. They will help save dogs lives no matter the medical issues. I am so proud of this rescue and how much they care and help educate the importance of neutering and spaying dogs to help keep the numbers down in the shelters. read more

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I had the absolute PLEASURE of working with Adoption Coordinator, Hannah. She was kind, thorough, and extremely helpful. I was coming out of a traumatic experience with my last rescue that resulted in having to rehome her for my safety. Hannah was so understanding and compassionate. I love that Hannah's first priority was and is finding the right home for each dog!! We applied for Sandoval a Boston terrier Chihuahua mix. When we had our interview with Hannah she advised us that he is very shy and his disposition may not be the best for our home and lifestyle. She told us about his sister Stassi. We chose Stassi. The entire process was fast, efficient, and focused on what was best for the dog (which meant the most to me). I would use I.C.A.R.E again in a heartbeat, and hopefully having the pleasure to work with Hannah again as she is an absolute delight! read more

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I am so grateful for I CARE rescue. We had Binx for a little over a month now. He has adjusted so well and our other dog Sadie is so smitten with him. Hannah helped us find our perfect match and answered all our questions during the process. read more

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We had a great experience with the entire adoption process! I feel extremely blessed to have met Jessica, Kerri, and Holly during the adoption process. They were all very responsive, set expectations, and so nice! We initially wanted to adopt a dog name Biscuit but we submitted the application too late and someone had already adopted him. Holly reached out and asked me what kind of dog we were looking for. After telling her what we were thinking, she told us that they might have a fur baby that they were going to post on their site soon. I sat on their page everyday, refreshing the page every hour because I didn't want to miss our chances again. Holly emailed me when they posted PopTart and we immediately fell in love with him. We picked up Poptart yesterday and he's the perfect dog for our family. THANK YOU ICARE rescue for rescuing, fostering, and helping these babies find their forever homes. I'm forever grateful for what you guys do. read more

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This rescue is amazing. We had Hannah as our adoption coordinator and she made sure the process was really smooth. I am very satisfied with the service they provided, the dog we were able to adopt through them, and their overarching goal and vision. During the Meet and Greet we met the amazing foster family our pup resided with, and they were all very kind and caring people. This rescue really makes sure these dogs have great homes to be apart of. Keep doing what you're doing, the ICARE team holds a great presence in this world. read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

I had a wonderful experience with ICARE Dog Rescue! The process was seamless and everyone involved communicated effectively. The process was also organized well. I had gone through a different rescue center prior to this and it was nightmare, so ICARE felt like a dream! After filling out an online application I was contacted the next day about the dog I inquired about and then also got in touch with the foster mom. The volunteers are so lovely and understanding! The events they put on are also wonderful and thoughtful. Maria and Rachel are such nice people and truly love what they do. I ended up adopting and rescuing my little Randall boy and I could not be any happier. :) read more

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I adopted a 3 month old terrier puppy from I CARE Dog Rescue about a year and half ago . She is the sweetest dog and fits into our family great . The foster parent that took care of her was the best . She was loving , caring and treated the puppies as her own dogs . I highly recommend this rescue for finding a great dog for your family . read more

The ICARE team was amazing to work with. They helped us with whatever we needed and were incredibly timely.

Adopted a healthy, happy puppy from this group and was happy with the process. ICARE did a reasonable amount of vetting and charged a standard fee. The woman fostering the puppies was very responsive and clearly took good care of them. She was helpful in describing the personality of each and helped me make a great choice. read more

I know as humans we change our minds, but when less than 19 hours were to go until a family was going on a road trip packing up there 2 dogs and 10 year old daughter ready to bring home a promised puppy and you change your mind is plain cruel. You did not even have the class to call me Hannah. This adoption process started with a time consuming application, then an email saying Bria was going to be paired with another family, then a week later saying adoption for Bria was open again, a phone interview, you sharing how much you loved us on that phone interview, me sending videos of our home, you texting more photos of Bria. You knowing we told our 10 year old daughter as you wanted to meet all of us, and less than 19 hours from picking her up you can't part ways with Bria!! You said you already had 5 dogs and couldn't keep another dog. You were not honest with us! We discussed you giving us recipes on how you make Brias food, how she loved to be blow dried, how she was just starting to chew. All these details made us fall in love with her more. We mentally got prepared and bought supplies. Your cowardly text said it was too devasting for YOU to part ways with her. It is not okay to play with peoples emotions! Hannah you are gifted with the title of Adoption Coordinator use it with the intent of following through. My family of 3 is devasted... Merry Christmas Hannah. To people reading this, the process felt good until the bitter end. Be prepared to have your heart crushed and if you have children do not tell them until you have promised fur love in your sweet home. read more

Great experience with I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue! I am so happy with Lana, my new fur-baby. This rescue was great with their communication. The adoption process was responsible and thorough. They really care about their rescues and it shows. It's all about finding good loving homes for these animals. Was so nice to get to meet her foster Mom, who was very helpful. Thank you for allowing Lana to join my family! I highly recommend I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Lana in her new home - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

After half a year of searching I found the perfect dog for me. Drove 2 hours to meet a dog, offered to adopt her, and the foster strung me along for over TWO WEEKS before giving the dog away to someone else. I'm devastated. She ignored my messages for days before finally telling me she chose another applicant. She gave me zero reason as to why I didn't get the dog, and couldn't give me any reason why we wouldn't be a good fit. read more

This is a wonderful rescue. They just do not give a dog to anyone. They make sure the dog and new family are a good fit. I was fortunate to go along with a foster to rescue a mother dog and three babies. They were going to be euthanized the next day. When we were putting the dogs in the crate, we were told that there were two more sisters. The foster called I care and was told to wait and see if they could find a foster for the two sisters. Happily they could! So we rescued six darling dogs. As of today only two precious 4 year old females are left. If you want a special friend ask for Lois and Marina. read more

I recently adopted a 2.5 month old chi mix from icare as a companion to our 2.5 year old chi. Adoption coordinator Beth was wonderful to work with. All of the volunteers here truly care about the dogs finding the best home possible. Thank you foster dad for almost getting our little guy fully potty trained! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Lil guy hanging in his new bed. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

Pretty disappointed in this dog rescue. You have to fill out a 30+ question application which is a bit understanding but also a bit excessive. I got a response saying the puppy I wanted needed to be with another dog. Fine we don't have one I'll look for another. Found 2 other pups I inquired about and have not heard any response. You can't call them directly because the number linked on Google is an 800 number trying to help with your direct tv, life insurance, etc. it's like 10-15 question it feels like. So you can't get in contact with anyone and no one will respond to me. I'm really bummed out because we found pups that we would have loved to call ours and I just cannot get a response back and I'm slowly watching them leave the site. The least you could do is respond to an email. Second, update the phone number because WTH, it's only trying to seep me everything but a pup! read more

We had the best experience w ICARE! The application was easy, did a walkthrough quickly and got to meet our puppy very quickly. They definitely care a lot about their dogs and every person we encountered was wonderful, caring and kind. I can't say enough great things about them and we are so excited to adopt our new baby read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Our new baby! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

I understand many of these rescues are kept running by volunteers. However, in completing and submitting a rather lengthy application, I was informed the listed dog was already in process to be adopted. Nowhere on the site did it show a "pending status". I do appreciate the same day response, but as I am trying to value your time please consider the same for your applicants. Lastly, I figured with having sent in this in depth application, the staff may be of assistance in recommending an alternate canine friend. The response I received was very lack luster and even more so...off-putting. If the end goal is matching these cuties to loving homes, shouldn't there be more common courtesy in doing so. I've attached a portion of the email thread below. read more

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ICARE held an adoption event at South Coast Subaru back in December 2011. Most of the dogs were in cages, so I opened a few up and started playing around. This is how we met Tinzy, who we renamed to Minka. She is a monster, but family is sometimes like that, right? You still love them no matter what. Anywho, back to the story on how we met. She is a Rat Terrier and Miniature Doberman Pincher mix. Well, we actually think she is full Rat Terrier. She was in her cage and looking so sad, I pulled her out and she was super shy. After a few minutes I tried to put her back in the cage and she splayed out her paws to push the cage away, she kept doing this; so I couldnt put her back in! Ultimately, she got along with my little brother Coco (shihtzu) and is now the newest member of our family. We were told she was probably 3.5 yrs old but when we got her paperwork and judging by her behavior, she just turned 2 this month. No biggie, her foster parents werent there so I cant expect a few staff to know every detail about the big group of doggies they brought! As soon as she arrived at our home, she peed in the kitchen. I should have known that was a sign of things to come. I thought she was the oddest looking dog, she has a HUGE ribcage and long dainty legs and big scary teeth. We also thought she didnt have a tail! Well, all she needed was 24hrs in the house and her true self came out. Her little nubbin of a tail popped out the next day, she only wags it when she is alert or excited. Its too cute! She is extremely athletic and jumps onto window sills, dining tables and desks like a freaking cat. I was wondering why she was so fat; it was because she can jump onto anything to sneak food. So far she has eaten Kimchi, an entire mega bag of Peppered Jack Links Jerky, Egg McMuffin (left the sandwich looking untouched and just stole the egg and sausage), Honey Walnut Shrimp and so much more! She digs through my purse to try and find candy. She barks at everything. She is hyper to the max... She hides her treats in my bed or closet and I appreciate that because they are always sticky or smelly, wonderful. She terrorizes Coco, she will literally 'shoulder-check' him in the hallway. This dog is absolutely insane! But you know what? She is family and we love her to pieces. She brings way more joy into our lives than stress! Thank you ICARE for rescuing her from Downey Animal Shelter and bringing her into our lives! Once we purchase a home, we are likely to get another doggy from here! Im not one to judge, whether you buy at a pet store or adopt from a shelter, its up to you. But if youre thinking of a new family member, consider ICARE please! read more

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Adopted my puppy, Aurora, from I CARE and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and made the process seamless. Thank you, I CARE! We are very grateful and highly recommend your services! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Adoption Day! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

Adopted my puppy, Aurora, from ICARE and it was a wonderful experience! From start to finish everyone was very friendly and helpful. Aurora is perfect and fills my heart! Thank you, I C.A.R.E! Highly recommend your services to all. read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Adoption day! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

We just adopted a dog from ICARE and couldn't be happier. She is in training to become an emotional support animal for our daughter. Everyone at ICARE was so caring and really wanted to be sure the dog went to the right home. Will definitely adopt there again if the need rises. read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Carmella (formally known as Moxie) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

My friend recently had a Housecheck from Leah and a Meet and Greet with Tara and Parisa the Chihuahua/Terrier Mix. Leah called today and said that my friend's Housecheck was great. When she called today she said the Foster Mom wants my friend to meet the Dog again. Well let me tell you we were at the Foster Mom's Home on Sunday outside in Orange in the heat meeting the Dog for two hours in the heat. My friend and I are not real happy as to how this situation was handled. Please think of twice before you go through this Rescue. PS the way Tara the Foster Mom was talking she only could have 3 dogs and she has this Dog so that is 4 and she has had Parisa for 6 years and she does not want to give up the dog. Very sad situation in regards finding a dog the perfect home! read more

...just wanted to let everyone know that ICARE dog rescue is one of the very best organizations of its kind and after years of helping one of their volunteers I have seen the incredible efforts they take to make sure their rescues get placed in the best possible homes with the best possible owners - and after I've now found my new furry love of life Jolene through ICARE, I just can't say enough good things about this outfit and urge everyone interested in dog ownership to visit with ICARE first before going down ANY other avenue!!! read more

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We adopted a new four-legged family member from I.C.A.R.E today. The process was extremely straightforward and the rescue was very forthcoming with us and quick to respond. We worked with Holly, Megan (our baby's foster mom), and Michelle. Everyone was extremely accommodating, especially given the covid-19 pandemic. We were able to do the house inspection virtually via FaceTime. Megan and Holly were both extremely communicative and transparent about Leroy's medical and behavioral history. When we did the meet and greet, Megan was very respectful of our request to wear masks and social distance. We were able to do the meet and greet in her backyard. Long story short, Leroy has found his forever home! Thank you to the I.C.A.R.E team! read more

I C A R E Dog Rescue - Leroy's Adoption Day! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Corona, California

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I adopted a senior dog from this rescue in May 2023. I have a 14yr old cat so the dog must be cat friendly. This rescue did not interview me like most rescues did (I did some research) so they knew very little about my needs. The dog I adopted is very aggressive and not cat friendly. I feel this rescue does the dog and adoptee a disservice. Go to The Little Red Dog, Dogz in Need or another rescue. Don't adopt from this rescue. I am now stuck with a dog I'm not happy with and this rescue does not respond to emails after they dump the dog on you. It's sad and devastating. My cat is now restricted to my bed 24/7 because it's to high for the dog to get to him. I'm heartbroken. Please do your homework. read more

We applied to ICARE, followed up, and showed up to an adoption event two weeks after we sent our application. It was still in the "review" pile. Obviously we're a little committed, since we'd applied, followed up, followed up again, and showed up to an adoption event. Not so much as a call back. Maybe my lack of dog experience counted against us, but AT the adoption event, they were talking about adopting a dog to one of the pet store workers right then and there. But everyone else, you couldn't take a dog home. They do care for their dogs, I can see that much, but we obviously were serious, and we just got ignored. We went to the West LA shelter a few weeks later and adopted instead. read more

iCare is an amazing rescue who truly cares and are passionate about what they do! I have been a foster for iCare and the ladies who run the organization are organized, clear with instruction, and available for contact 24/7. I see how much they truly care about the dogs, and about finding the right home for them. They are extremely thorough, as you cannot take a dog home right away. Adoption requires an application and home check. Every dog has different needs, with a different history! The ladies have been kind with making my foster dog vet appointments on my behalf, providing me with food and toys, and answering my questions throughout the day. I would highly recommend this rescue to anyone. read more