I have nothing but great things to say about Durand and Isabel. I was referred to him by a friend…read morewho used his services to adopt their little boy. She had a very positive experience and recommended him after I told her about my adoption journey. I have been waiting 4 long years to adopt through a big agency in Southern California. It has been challenging and there was very little response from the agency. It seemed like they were all about business. However, Durand has been so responsive and wonderful. And for the first time, I feel like someone actually cared!! This experience has been so different than my previous one, and I'm so grateful for Durand and his team for helping me with a possible adoption.

We had the most wonderful experience with Attorney Cook and his office! Edith and Isabella went…read moreabove and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed before the day of adoption and on the day of the adoption. Very personable reliable and good at what they do!! I highly recommend them! They are both phenomenal and affordable!

I rescued my baby and she is the best dog EVER!! This rescue is amazing!…read more Thank you Rene and team!!

Nancy, Renee and the whole team at perfect pet rescue are the best. I've rescued five dogs from…read morehere over the years. She picks the best dogs. Archie and sweet pea are our current dogs. For my 60th birthday party in lieu of gifts, ppl donated to perfect pet. Can't say enough how great they are.

The David and Margaret home Orphanage was my home back in the early and mid 1960s I am a former…read moreresident I got out in 1966 40 years later I would return with 300 + Motorcycle Bikers Riders to raise money and gifts for the kids there today. I was the first orphan out of the 100 Year history to do this for D&M Home My event was called "Eagle Eyes Ride for the David and Margaret Home" I made History for the home and the Ride ended up at the United Methodist Church of La Verne for Live music - raffle - food 50/50 and vendors I'm 65 years old now and David and Margaret will always be my HOME!! One good thing about the home they took us to see the Beatles in 1964 and in 1965 they took us to the MGM Grand Studios to see the king himself Elvis Presley where he gave a child a stuffed animal personally I got a black cat with diamond shaped green eyes.... My name is Eagle Eye Myotte

For my many mothers…read more I was raised here for a large chunk of my childhood. It was a wonderful place. Here I learned my life lessons, how to walk in high heels, how to play an instrument and how not to do the things that parents do to land one of their children here. The David and Margaret home for girls was where I found shelter by the state of California when I became a ward of the state. It is a large compound behind metal gates in the San Gabriel valley of Los Angeles. When you enter the large gates there are clerical, administrative and counseling offices, followed by ten small cottages that house ten girls and two staff members in each. I spent many years in the Mueller on your right. Dead ahead will be a dining hall and behind it, a recreation center and a swimming pool. At the very end of the complex is a large white estate which was the original orphanage that contributes it's name today. The estate is home to a store and behind her is a horse, that if she is still living is named Oatmeal. Girls like me who have exited abusive homes are treated to counseling, food, shelter and an education. *The rules are very strict. You may not exit the gates of the complex without being AWOL. A bell rings to announce a meal of county food and a light shines in your eyes every night on the hour from a night guard. You will not receive hugs or personal treatment from the staff who is regularly changed to ensure that you not become attached, but you will also never be harmed again as long as you are here. I have many stories about this place like skating at Skateland, camping at Leo Carillo in Malibu for winning the softball championship, carrying my first picket sign and many others. I'll tell you one. We received an allowance from the state of California of $3.25 per month each. If you could manage to not break a rule for 30 days, the allowance increased. (These rules were hard not to break) A state inspector went through your shared bedroom with a white glove every morning. Chores, grades, recreational credits and household interactions were part of the grade. I was a disaster, I was inconsolable because no one loved me. Or so I thought;) I used the angst to break the record for going the longest without breaking the rules. My eyes were on the prize and like the stubborn, one track minded girl that I am, I was obsessed. After years of saving, I finally did it. I bought my Yamaha G35 acoustic guitar, tuner and case at Guitar Center. I was twelve years old. I practiced every night to make use of the time that I was not permitted to watch television and taught myself how to play without the aid of a book. It took a couple more years to make a career out of it. To Adrian, Pat and all the other proctors: Thank you for raising me. To the nurses, therapists, teachers and counselor's: Thank you for everything. I am here because of you. I'll spend my life writing this review. For now, no words can credit you what you are owed for taking me in. I'll try to do you right by the actions of my life. David and Margaret takes contributions and accepts mentors with special skills. You can donate your time doing things like giving music lessons. This is an amazing place to lend your hands. Your Christmas cards and your good intentions.

My dog was quarantine at this location, and this place mistreated her…read more When I picked her up, her paws were yellow from urine and she smelt like feces. After a few days she started acting odd, she ended getting a really bad case of kennel cough. I had to take her to urgent care and started meds. The officer kept telling me this place was a great place for quarantine dogs but this is NOT true.

I was on the internet one Friday night and the cutest ad for a puppy available through a nearby…read morerescue came up. The next day having no plans, I decided to drive to Lovejoy and if the pup was a female and available I'd adopt her! I met Erin Lovejoy upon my arrival and told her I was there for this specific puppy. She was still available! Lovejoy is a full service rescue offering boarding, vaccinations and connections to vets who'll spay/neuter the pet. It's not likely I'll rescue another pup in my lifetime but the love and joy my Karli gives me is overwhelming.

Adopter beware! I adopted a dog from PPR in 2019 and had to put him to sleep 1 month later because…read morehis mouth and jaw were filled with cancer. He had been in pain for a long time (at least 9 months, by my vet's estimate) but no one at PPR had looked in his mouth. Not surprisingly, he growled when someone tried to open his mouth, but no one at PPR took the time or effort to find out why this was.  When I asked PPR about the condition of his teeth (I was a remote adopter and I didn't meet him until I picked him up), I was told by PPR that he had recently had a teeth cleaning, which was a total and complete lie. Anyone who had opened his mouth to clean his teeth would have seen all of the growths in his mouth. Anyone doing an X-ray would have seen the huge growths in his jaw. I saw the X-rays and looked in his mouth (at my vet) and the dog's deplorable condition was obvious even to my untrained eye.  In my mind, PPR is not a reputable rescue organization. They don't care for the dogs, they just foster them and pass them along to make money. When I informed PPR of the dog's condition, and the need to euthanize the dog, the reply from PPR was "Sorry, the dogs are adopted on an as-is basis." What a horrifically unprofessional and callous response to give a recent adopter who had to put the adopted dog to sleep because PPR didn't do their job! I cannot recommend this organization. If you do adopt from them, make sure to thoroughly check out the dog, even taking it to a vet for a professional checkup. It will save you from major heartache and lots of unexpected expenses. Don't trust what they say to you unless you see the vet invoice and detailed records.

Pacific Pups Rescue is an awesome foster-based dog and cat rescue group helmed by an incredible,…read moredevoted, and super-friendly team. Rescue groups vary widely in how they operate, and I feel very lucky to volunteer with Pacific Pups. With their professional, well-organized venture, Kiah and Elena set a gold standard for rescue groups! At every touch point from our first email to supply drop-offs, the team has been responsible, responsive, and caring. Pacific Pups covers/provides all veterinary care and supplies for fostering, including food, crate, leash, collar, and dog bed. To become a foster, you fill out a detailed online form with your information, availability, and preferences. Kiah contacted me within 1 day of my foster volunteer application, sent info on potential dogs to foster with no pressure, and has provided regular guidance and support for my foster pup. If you need something for your pup, she works hard to get the item to you in 1-2 days, including braving LA traffic and mailing items with a quickness. Additional expenses are reimbursed with pre-approval and a receipt. The group even has volunteers who check in with foster parents. I received multiple emails from a very nice volunteer who asked about my foster pup's stay and offered help as needed. Pacific Pups' website and social media are actively maintained - their Instagram is hilarious! The group rescues a range of dogs and cats, from pit bulls that might otherwise be euthanized to street mutts to kittens to mommy dogs and their newborns. I'd highly recommend volunteering, fostering, and/or adopting with this wonderful group! Foster and save a life (it's an extraordinary, humbling, and fulfilling experience)! Adopt - don't shop!

Had the pleasure of coming here thanks to my boyfriend buying tickets for one of the events held…read morehere! There was a parking gate into the parking lot but thankfully parking was validated. The space was very impressive inside and I was super astonished at the attention to detail this huge space included for not only animals, but for children as well. At first, I felt skeptical at how big the place is yet with how little animals there are. But the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace wants to foster human-animal interaction well. I loved how when I came by here, there was a staff member reading books aloud to children. There were activities and lots of valuable teaching material. The dogs were also in a clean and wonderful environment. It was definitely a different atmosphere from dog shelters. You can see the care and comfort prioritized for them. When one is napping, they even put down a blind for privacy! This experience definitely made me want to come back here in the future to adopt one day, and to give my dog a companion!

I visited on Super Bowl Sunday and didn't expect to leave with a pup, but it was meant to be. The…read morespace is beautiful and clean, and the animals all looked happy, healthy, and well cared for, each with their own private room. The adoption process was smooth, and I left feeling educated + supported as a new pet parent. Thank you for my baby

Guardians of love provides training courses for those who want to Froster a child. I took my…read moreclasses in 2019. I have been trying to reenroll in a course however no one has contacted me.

The amount of they have for the youth and community is powerful…read more I attended their back to school event and I have never experienced anything that amazing for foster youth.

I brought my four cats to Stray Cat Alliance about two weeks ago to be neutered, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the care they received. The team was thoughtful, professional, and truly compassionate from start to finish. Even after the surgeries, they were amazing...every time I had a question or concern post-operation, they responded to my emails quickly and reassured me through the process. Thanks to their excellent care, all four of my cats healed perfectly with no complications. I'm so grateful for the work they do and the love they show to animals. Highly recommend Stray Cat Alliance to anyone needing safe and caring spay/neuter services!

Not a great start for me. The website says they don't have a phone number and to email. Then you…read moreget an automated email from them saying If you don't get an email reply within 5 days to email again. We just want to see if they still have the kitten we liked then find out when we can visit the kitten. I haven't spoke or emailed with anyone from this place. Meanwhile my daughter is heartbroken because I had to tell her we won't be able to see the kitten.

Very happy with the process to adopt a kitten. Was helped by Daniela and Demetrio…read more I need more characters for this review so... ipso facto?

Love this place! First time ever at the location next to El Dorado park in Long Beach and had such…read morea pleasant experience the staff are so sweet and caring. Animals are so well cared for ! Clean and well organized just a beautiful place for these angels needing adoption. I wish I was able to adopt them all but thankfully we did find a furever home for one.

What I love and appreciate is that there are supplemental educational services being offered in my…read morecommunity by conscious black men (and women). If you are looking for a place where your child will be supported and encouraged - this is the place for you. They offer tutoring in all subjects and have a art and entertainment component, they also support urban farming and healthy living. Everything our children need! #leimertpark

From the owner: WE CAN promotes educational advancement and opportunities on all levels, including: one-on-one…read moreinstruction in reading and mathematics, with emphasis on critical thinking; computer skills development; life skills management; and essay competition programs.