In 2013, we rescued Lola, a mixed breed Vizsla / Dalmatian from the Devore Animal Shelter. She had…read morebeen found in Bloomington. Her expiration date had passed and she was scheduled for extermination. She gave us eleven years of companionship and protection. This year (2025), we rescued Brandy, a mixed breed Shepherd / Chihuahua (? not sure yet!). She had been found in Phelan. After a favorable meet and greet, I adopted her on her first day of availability because the clerk told me, "First come, first served." My tip: Go there often and look at the animals. Like a thrift store, the shelter has a different inventory of animals every week. I saw puppies on FB that were no longer available when I went there; the attractive ones advertised online go fast. The adoption fee is $20. The shelter sent Brandy to Dr. Rex in San Bernardino. (See my review of Dr. Rex.) Final note: This shelter has a reputation of being a "kill shelter." That is probably an unfair but accurate description. Too many critics online blame the shelter, but we as a society are more to blame for failing to spay and neuter our animals and for failing to provide for them safe and secure homes from which they cannot escape. My 4-star rating is based on the service provided by the shelter. I downgraded my review for the crowded and unfortunate conditions in Devore.

Good morning everyone yesterday I adopted an old Chihuahua. When I got to this Pound, I was greeted…read moreby friendly employees. I was greeted by wonderful phone conversation by a lady named Stephanie before I even got there. This facility smells like flowers. They have music playing for all the animals outside the outside area smells perfectly clean And the service I received inside was unparalleled. They brought my new pet out on a little bed and a sweater for her I think she was the oldest dog there when I saw her picture online I had to have her and they gave a free leash and they had food there for her as well. If you're looking to adopt a pet please come here for the pets and the service that you will receive! This place was 71 miles from where I live, but it was worth the drive!

City of Rialto is right smack between Fontana and San Bernardino. I am not a frequent visitor of…read moreRialto. However, I have been to Texas Roadhouse (TR) that happens to be in Rialto. It's the next closest TR location to me besides their TR Hesperia location. Again, it's foods and drinks that will attract me to any city. I will need to check out Renaissance Markeplace in Rialto a bit more in the near future. Here I come Rialto...

Amazing! I raised six feral kittens and needed to find homes for them. Carla took charge and did…read moreeverything. She came to my house and gave the kittens their shots; made appointments for spay and neutering; took them and picked them up herself; and adopted them out to good homes. She also took the pregnant feral mama and had her spayed. Paws 4 A Cause Rescue, and Carla, are amazing.

This rescue goes above and beyond. Takes in animals as often as they can, finding fosters.read more

Walked in for a Dogs Day Out and spoke with a friendly staff member that explained everything to me…read morefor my day out with Coca-Cola. This facility was busy and needed some cleaning. The ladies restroom also needed to be cleaned (light fixure above sink was out/handsoap was empty). When i brought Coca-Cola back I was greeted with a smile.

I wanted to share my experience fostering for Riverside County Animal Services because this entire…read moresituation has been heartbreaking, confusing, and deeply traumatic. I initially agreed to foster a sick black kitten with a severe eye infection. There were supposed to be two kittens, but the second was not there when I arrived. The shelter then asked me to return the following day. I called beforehand and was told they still needed me to come. After driving approximately an hour back to the shelter, no one seemed to know anything about the second kitten or what had happened. Instead, I was urgently asked to take home a litter of neonatal bottle babies because they reportedly had no placement available and otherwise faced euthanasia. These kittens were visibly very sick and severely flea infested, to the point that fleas were crawling around their eyes. One kitten passed during transport home. Another passed shortly after arrival. Others passed despite my efforts to stabilize and care for them. I spent days trying to save them while also seeking veterinary guidance and emergency support. When the kittens passed, I wrapped their tiny bodies in the same blankets they had been packed with, including the microwavable heating block provided with them, because everything was heavily flea infested. I then kept them frozen until I could make the hour-long drive back to the shelter. At no point was I told there was urgency regarding returning their bodies or given any instructions on how they should be handled. I brought them back the same day I volunteered for one of the shelter's "dog day out" programs. Instead of compassion, appreciation, or even basic humanity after everything that had happened, I was told I could no longer foster based upon the "condition" of the deceased kittens. Those statements absolutely destroyed me emotionally because the kittens had already been critically compromised when they were transferred into my care. They died in essentially the same fragile condition in which they had been given to me. What makes this especially painful is that I recently lost my heart dog, Kublai, after sixteen years together. Part of the reason I stepped into fostering was because I was trying to channel that grief into helping vulnerable animals in his honor. My animals are my family and, quite honestly, caring for them is one of the only things holding me together emotionally right now. To be made to feel like an abuser after desperately trying to save these tiny lives was devastating beyond words. I absolutely support rescue, fostering, and adoption, and I know vulnerable animals desperately need people willing to open their homes and hearts. I would still encourage people to foster and adopt. However, I also believe prospective fosters deserve honesty, support, clear medical guidance, and basic compassion from the organizations asking them to take home critically ill animals. I sincerely hope Riverside County Animal Services reevaluates how medically fragile neonatal animals are handled and how volunteers are treated during already traumatic situations. Deflecting blame, especially when it stems from the negligence of the paid employees (ie a supervisor who has never contacted me, sent me home with kittens she knew needed immediate flea treatment, and then accused me of abuse) is beyond horrific. My heart is with the kittens we lost and the ones still fighting. Also keep in mind that I spent over $1000 out of pocket thus far trying to save these kittens. I don't want to in anyway discourage anyone from fostering but at the same time think it's best for everyone to know the realities of it, especially when they will be on the losing end of the blame game.

The owner vaccinated my two dogs and clipped their nails. She was good with the dogs!!!read more

I can not recommend Last Call enough. We adopted Noodle (formally known as Nyla) from them about…read moretwo weeks ago now. We are so in love with her and we know that her foster momma and the rescue did so good with her. They were all so kind and worked well with us. We are so lucky to have found them and little Noodle.

I was surprised at big the facility was. The staff is very friendly and of the people that I…read moreinteracted with were very knowledgeable and helpful. I will continue to monitor the dogs they take in to see if I can find the right fit for my family. Wonderful group of people.

I feel Dana and Alaina are "sticklers" and honestly not very nice people…read more The refused to help me get cat food because I live in Fontana. They gave me the number to the police station in Fontana, I called and was transferred to Animal control. They said they don't offer that service. So now I'm stuck because of red lining and discrimination on where the stray cats are right now. They said even if I found them in Rancho Cucamonga, they can't help. How could any human being resist helping kittens....they are like little innocent babies. It's so sad what kind of humans are they?

Surprisingly one of the better adoption centers I've been to. Maybe my standard is slow given the…read moreconditions of most adoption centers I've been to but this one is nice, the dogs don't look sick and even look healthy. Definitely worth a visit if you'd like a new companion to take with you home. May they never forget who they are as a business.

Joyful experience adopting a puppy. He has been a sweetie…read moresince day 1. Staff gets a five star review. Wonderful people.

Found a stray boxer in front of the RUSD office building and called to get Redlands animal control…read moreto come get it. After 15 minutes on hold the girl told me to call her supervisor and gave me a number, the number was for Devore Shelter. Devore said call Redlands, since the dog was found in Redlands they refused to get it--no one would come get it and the worker at Redlands told me if I left the dog there I was breaking the law. She wouldn't have someone come look at the dog unless I posted it on Facebook first, even though i told her I didn't have Facebook and expressed numerous times he was a very LARGE, intact male boxer with an unknown temperament. I expressed the dog seemed fairly nice but I wasn't feeling safe with him and my three year old alone in the vehicle. Animal control said my kid would be fine and I had to bring him in or face legal action. I called a friend to come help me and brought the dog in. When we arrived there were three female staff at the desk. The blonde pictured below kept saying he was a good boy and seemed nice. She proceeded to come out to the lobby to give him treats straight from her palm and pet him while I scanned for a microchip. She went back into their office and he began quietly growling at everyone that walked by. This was making me uncomfortable. It was just he and I in the small lobby and they clearly were taking their time. I asked how long the process would take due to feeling uneasy being alone with this animal. That's when the male employee emerged from his office with an angry demeanor. When he approached the desk everything changed, suddenly they were petrified of this animal they were forcing me to be in close proximity with, the same animal my three year old was "fine to drive with". During the whole process, multiple people had come to meet with dogs and potentially adopt while I was in the lobby. They were asked to wait directly outside the door while the staff (pictured below)proceeded to walk back and forth past the dog to get paperwork and ids from them. The staff expressed they needed my ID for paperwork and couldn't trust me to fill it out without it. The ID was in the car and the staff refused to hold the dog while I retrieved it. They wanted me to walk outside past all the other adoptees with a dog showing aggressive behavior. The same dog they wouldn't let any one of those adoptees be in the room with for their safety. When I came back from the car with my ID the male began yelling at me, that it was my dog and I can't leave the stray dog at the shelter(I thought that was the purpose of an animal shelter but I guess not). They said he was aggressive--no wonder I didn't want my three year old with him. I fully believe the hostile nature of the male employee put the dog on edge and caused him to react. You guys had no problem putting my three year old in danger but you guys couldn't be bothered. The male worker had way too much Suavecito in his hair and a skin tight polo shirt all while trying to intimidate me and make me feel unsafe in the office. He was accusing the dog of protecting me and prosecuting me for turning in my own animal. He sat there staring me down repeating demands and yelling at me. They are incompetent and the whole shelter is ran by idiots. They kept the dog and threatened they are having animal control investigate me for abandoning my dog. They are a joke.

Animals are well cared for and given regular exercise, healthy food & lots of affection by staff…read moreand volunteers

Visiting Reject Ranch was an unforgettable experience that truly touched our heart. From the moment…read morewe arrived, it was clear that their mission to rescue and care for farm animals in need is carried out with dedication and genuine compassion. The animals at Reject Ranch are not just living beings but are treated with the utmost respect and kindness they deserve. Each animal has a unique personality, and interacting with them was a delightful experience that melted our heart. It was wonderful to see how well they were cared for in such a loving environment. A special mention goes to Kady, who was incredibly informative and helpful throughout our visit. Her knowledge and passion for the animals and their well-being were evident, making our interaction both educational and enjoyable. Her kindness allowed us to connect with the resident animals in a meaningful way. Meeting these loving creatures entirely altered my perception of farm animals and emphasized the importance of empathy and compassion for all living beings. We left Reject Ranch with a renewed sense of purpose and a desire to contribute to their mission. I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Reject Ranch. It's a place that enriches your understanding of animal welfare and inspires continuous support. We look forward to returning and continuing to support their wonderful cause, as once you meet these incredible animals, they stay in your heart forever."

From the owner: At Reject Ranch, our mission is to come to the aid of farm animals in dire need, and to provide…read morethem with a safe home through sanctuary or adoption. We strive to inspire empathy and compassion for all animals, by providing opportunities for people to interact with our rescued animals.

I've trusted this veterinary team with every one of my pets for years, and I truly can't imagine…read moretaking them anywhere else. Through every stage of life--from routine checkups to emergencies and even the heartbreaking end-of-life decisions for my senior kitties--they have consistently provided exceptional care, compassion, and support. Dr. Ellsberg has been absolutely wonderful and seamlessly took over caring for our pets after Dr. Reid left. She is knowledgeable, kind, patient, and always takes the time to answer my questions. Dr. Espinoza has also been fantastic, and I have complete confidence in the care they both provide. A special thank you to Dr. Dupree, who stepped in as the acting physician and helped guide us through the difficult journey of saying goodbye to our senior cats. The compassion and dignity they showed during such an emotional time meant more to our family than words can express. What really sets this clinic apart, though, is that every single person is amazing. The veterinary technicians and receptionists know us and our pets, greet us like family, and genuinely care. You never feel like just another appointment on the schedule. There is no one else I trust with my animals. If you're looking for a veterinary practice that combines exceptional medical care with truly compassionate people, I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I am so impressed with how much care my animals receive! I've recently had 2 of my dogs visit…read moreValley Animal Hospital. One saw Dr. Bowers (we usually see Dr. Duprez... but Dr. Duprez wasn't in that day so Dr. Bowers saw her) and I appreciate all that Dr. Bowers did for my little girl. Dr. Bowers gave me the assurance that she would be more than happy to see her again to resolve any problems if the problems continued.... My Sadie already had an appointment set with Dr. Duprez and she was seen again by Dr. Duprez and more extensive tests were done. I'm so grateful for both doctors caring so much about her and taking the time to take care of her. Thank you Dr. Bowers for being so available to take care of my Sadie girl! Then my little man had a large growth on his side.. I already had an appointment with Dr. Duprez for him but it was growing quickly so Dr. Duprez got him in quickly and also fit him in for surgery to remove the mass. I am so grateful for her and the care she gives my dogs. They are happy to see her and willingly go with her! Dr. Duprez, thank you for always being there for my dogs! I'm so grateful for the time, care, and love you give to them! A special thanks to Jeff also for taking the time to pet my dogs and assure me that my dogs are loved while I'm not with them! I know my dogs are in great hands when they are being taken care of at Valley Animal Hospital so much so that I am willing to drive 45 minutes to take them there!!!