After my Siamese Sarabi died from FIP (got her free from a "breeder", wanted to rescue her!) my…read moreheart was broken. We'd only had Sarabi for 18 months but they were loved filled. I was looking for another Siamese and happened upon a picture of a sweet grey tabby but didn't think much of it. While my husband and I were out in San Jose one day we stopped at the local pet store for some cat food for our Nala. I just by chance happened into the rescue area and there was Elisa, and "Chica" the grey tabby I saw online. Mind you, I was looking for a Siamese, however when I saw the tabby I picked her up and it was over. I turned around to my hubby and he knew, she was mine. I filled out the paperwork and went to visit/pick her up a few days later from her foster home. "Chica" renamed IzzyBelle or IzzyB (or my nickname for her was Mama) wasn't quite a year we think, small and Elisa said was a "silent meower", Elisa lied! Once Izzy settled, she never stopped talking! Sadly I lost my girl yesterday, after 8+ years (she was 9 we think) she's waiting for me on the other side, she's not in pain and she's fat and sassy like she used to be. I had a wonderful vet give me and her the chances to try and then a grace filled passing, on my shoulder tucked under my neck like she liked to snuggle in often. Once my Nala passes, our hearts are healed and the threat of any leukemia "germs" from Izzy are gone, I will be back to Unconditional Love for a new kitty friend. Please patronize rescue places, the kitty that is yours will find you, no matter what you think you want, they'll find YOU and your heart will be theirs forever. In my grief I tell you this, let a rescue come into your heart.

Having been raised in a household chock-full of pets - cats, bunnies, horses, a younger brother…read morewith ADD, and even a parakeet - my mind was set on adopting two cats of my own as soon as it was financially feasible. When that day came, I checked out Unconditional Love's website based on a friend's recommendation, and after finding out I'd be supporting a rescue group, I eagerly submitted my application. A few days later, I received a call asking if I could swing by their next adoption fair so they could show me some cats they thought would be great matches. I'm pretty sure I screamed "YES!" before Elena, the volunteer-slash-foster-mom on the other line, could even finish asking the question. Upon my arrival to the adoption fair at the Pet Food Express in Los Gatos, I quickly remembered that I suck at making decisions, especially when it comes to cute, fuzzy things. Thankfully, without my having to ask for guidance, Elena and Renee, another wonderful volunteer, introduced me to Kona (Cleo) and Ellie (Lorelei), who instantly turned my heart to mush. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances, I was unable to take them home immediately. Though the weeklong wait felt like years, this time was well spent. Unconditional Love got my girls socialized, and organized their medical records, chip information, and adoption forms, making the pick-up seamless. Perhaps most importantly, they saved two cats whose lives got off to a rather rough start, and let me give them a forever home. There are no words to describe the joy, silliness and love they've brought to my life. Unconditional Love's $100 per animal adoption fee does not begin to cover what's owed for that. *And now, as an added bonus, I am going to step on my soapbox for just a moment to discuss my take on the breeders vs. rescues debate.* According to the ASPCA, between 3-4 MILLION dogs and cats are euthanized nationwide each year. The vast majority of these animals are perfectly adoptable, but due to overcrowding, they don't get that chance to find their "forever" home. If you are wanting to adopt a pet, please consider: A) rescuing instead of buying from a breeder; and B) getting your pet spayed or neutered to prevent more overcrowding in shelters. If you do, you'll save money, be more likely to get a healthy pet, and most importantly, you'll feel better because you're saving two lives - the pet you adopt and a homeless animal somewhere who can be rescued because of space you helped free up.

Melissa is amazing. I worked with her and a local rescue here in Salinas to rehome 6 kittens this…read morewinter. I will definitely foster again. It was a happy, sad, fulfilling experience.

The volunteers are so knowledgeable and kind. They will help you choose the cat that is the best…read morefit for you and your situation. They really keep the animal's welfare at the forefront. What a dedicated group of people, from the fosters, to the in store volunteers, to the director.

Great organization that has a group of underpaid dedicated people that give all of their hearts to…read morehandle the very difficult tast of unwanted pets. Their Animal Control division headed by Todd Stosuy pales to none. Great organization (limited by County funding and donations).

Was able to adopt the animal we wanted and we love him so much. Tried to reason with the staff the…read moreday before that we were ready to adopt, familiar with the breed and their health problems etc and have experience. They insisted on catering to someone else who didn't end up adopting which we 10000% knew would happen. Had to drive back which is a total of 6 hours for us roundtrip. Would say it's worth it cos we got to adopt who we wanted but people here have no consideration and no common sense to choose a family that has experience and willing to spend money for medical expenses versus someone who has other dogs and MIGHT BE interested. No apologies from the lovely ladies at front desk. The actual supervisor and everyone else that works with the dogs were lovely. Happy to have our little guy but the front desk literally need to go pet a dog. Please.

Disclaimer: I only stopped by on a whim while in the area to look at the adoptable dogs. We did not…read moreend up adopting any so I cannot speak to the adoption process. The location is a bit isolated at the end of a street where it looks like there's some illegal dumping. But the building itself and facilities were very clean. It's honestly either the best shelter I've seen or the one closest SPCA to my home is extra rundown or both... You can stop by without an appointment just to look at the animals. This place does not smell. Really! I'm used to walking in and the shelter reeks of dog or waste. I don't think I saw a single accident. These kennels are all inside. They're glass. The dogs don't immediately cry and bark for attention! They're actually calm and happy for being in a shelter. The shelter has a little bucket of treats. You can help train the dogs to be calm by giving them a treat. What a wonderful idea! The bios are pretty detailed for each animal. They also have a couple in foster care but those bios are in the hallway wall. While we were there we saw they do a schedule and put different shelter dogs together in an outdoor area to play together. Play dates! Great idea for enrichment and to help learn more about an animal. From what I saw, I wish every animal shelter was this nice and all shelter dogs could be this comfortable!

These are some of the most dedicated animal rights advocates in this county. I've volunteered years…read moreago and was always amazed at their dedication to the small animals they rescue. If you're looking for a cat or smaller dog this is the place to go!

I like going into the SPCA. The pets are so cute :) My…read morehusband and I just adopted a kitty. She is so wonderful. I feel in love with her right away. She was friendly and playful. It's my first pet. She is easier to take care of than I thought it would be. I'm glad we adopted her. All volunteers at the SPCA were great help :)

The lady who is in charge of adoptions on the weekends is the rudest person ever. Her customer…read moreservice skills are terrible. After being in the store for almost 2hrs interested in adopting the dog that we were interacting with for half of that time, she decides to make it clear that she wasn't going to let us adopt her because she didn't see any interaction. Really?!

I've submitted a few application for other dog on pathfinder, but I haven't had any luck or updated…read morewhether I'm approved or no. My hopes and dream of getting some specific dog on pet-finder melted when I heard when some dog has been adopted. Application takes about two-one min to fill it out but it waste our time of the day doing it. I'll be using Craigslist for now on to adopt my future puppy.

This is a great rescue with great people who love cats and dogs. They take great care of their…read moreanimals and make sure each one is adopted to a wonderful home. Highly recommend!!!

Very knowledgeable staff about dog food ingredients and nutrition. Highly recommended.read more

Good selection and fair prices. staff is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. I have not tried the bathing area yet.

Great plaza area (indoor outdoor) space. You don't have to worry about the weather. Great for dog…read moreevents.

I'm so glad this space exists and I s available for my pup. Thank you all for making this happen…read more We have enjoyed visiting.

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.

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.

I adopted a sweet young cat named "Reese". She's one year and 1 month old. I renamed her CoCo…read more She is loving and kind. So sweet and was loved by the staff there. She has coloring of a little female tiger. I have been trying to isolate her at first, so she can get used to all the sounds in the house. The process was easy and somewhat quick. It was the 3rd kennel we visited and the minute I laid eyes on her, I knew she was the one. I'm so happy to have her in my life. If you want to adopt a cat you need to be able to write a check or pay in cash. So grateful I got to her first. She's meant to be mine. Staff/volunteers are so kind and helpful. Kennel room smelled very clean. Definitely check PetSmart on River St, Santa Cruz. So happy I did Erin

This experience was honestly very disappointing…read more I have three dogs, and the cost of caring for them is significant. Beyond grooming, I also regularly spend on fresh food, treats, and other essentials, which adds up to thousands of dollars over time. This is not to brag, but to explain that I take their care seriously and expect a certain level of quality and consistency in return. However, during this visit, one of my dogs was groomed in a way that lacked overall balance and did not feel properly finished. It honestly felt worse than what I could have done at home myself, which was very disappointing. At another place, while I understand that appointments typically need to be adjusted 24 hours in advance, unexpected situations can happen. Being asked to pay $50 without any flexibility in such circumstances felt unreasonable and uncomfortable. Overall, the level of service and consistency did not match the cost, and the pricing felt unclear and inconsistent depending on the situation. These experiences have significantly reduced my trust, and I will likely choose to go a bit farther in the future to find places that are more reliable and consistent.