We recently adopted our pup from AGWC and they were fantastic! Fabienne and Antonia were so helpful…read morefor the entire process and helped us find our best friend. We are so thankful!

Thanks to AGWC I met my soul dog Duke in 2015 (who sadly passed in 2024). AGWC and Duke made me…read moreinto the dog lover I am now and we adopted Cash, Harlequin and Summer. Everyone at the rescue is amazing and the work they do there is so important for all the animals that need the chance to find a home. The staff knows the temperaments of the animals, they know the likes/dislikes. They save so many animals from the shelters and allow them to have a chance at a life! Fabienne makes sure the animals end up in a forever home. She works so hard and is a voice for all the AGWC residents. Antonia was such a great help when we were adopting Summer. Adopt and don't shop!! You will have the most grateful bundle of fur. I love my dogs so much and thank AGWC for all they do!!

So completely disappointed in Saving K9 Lives -- my husband Ryan (review below) and I attempted to…read moreadopt a senior dog from this rescue for the past week. The owner had us jump through several rounds of hoops/interviews/aspects of the application process, only to visit our home yesterday and decide our neighborhood (note: not us, not our actual home specifically, but the neighborhood itself) wasn't appropriate for an adoption. (Worth noting - our address was included on the initial adoption form...) The owner (Jasmin) did not even have the decency to even call us to confirm we weren't accepted to adopt the dog, but instead posts a Facebook picture immediately after leaving our home, saying that the dog is available. I followed up with her via email today, and received the below in response. How does how other owners care (or don't care) for their pets have any impact at all on my abilities as a potential pet owner? No idea... "I am so sorry about yesterday. I was ready to adopt Eloise to you. It is the neighborhood that concerns me. My rescue friend adopted a dog to someone who paid a lot of money ($450) for the dog in the same neighborhood. The dog was hit by a car and dumped at North Central Shelter. My rescue friend got the dog back and had to pay a lot of medical bills as he had a broken leg. After I left, there was a chihuahua with out any collar walking down the street. I mention that the final adoption is determined on the home check as photos let me know if we should continue on. I feel that you would be great adopters, but I will not adopt to the neighborhood.." Sitting here heartbroken, and disappointed that despite being great dog owners (which she even concedes to in her note) we're still being discriminated against. Hollywood and city residents, please do not apply I guess... http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/East-Hollywood-woman-heartbroken-dog-adoption-application-is-denied-after-rescue-group-founder-deems-neighborhood-unsuitable-293757721.html

Horrified! Just…read moreawful. Extremely disappointed in Saving K9 Lives. The owner Jasmin seemed more interested in interrogating my personal life asking about my relationship status/future possible marriage plans (Seriously?), rather than informing me about the puppy's needs. Not to mention she was so keen on selling her "only sold in England" products to people. I tried to hide my disgust since the other ladies were very nice. So today I decided to write a review to save some of you from disappointment. Had I read these reviews prior to sending my adoption application and attending the meet/greet I would've avoided this scam entirely! So this past Saturday Claims: 1) Want what is "best" for the puppy 2) Told that they wanted to consider all applicants thoroughly (since there were a few others). And since Jasmin's birthday was on Monday, she wouldn't review any applicants until Tuesday/Wednesday. She made that clear by saying that twice. So I felt reassured. Reality: 1) Who is willing to offer "pay" the most for this puppy? 2) Puppy was apparently adopted on Sunday. Period. I would never recommend them to anyone who is looking to adopt.

Writing this in honor of my late soul dog, Harper. I adopted Harper almost 14 years ago from Dogs…read moreWithout Borders. DWB are heavily active in social media and I followed them on Facebook. I saw Harper and went to one of the adoption fairs. I first signed up as a foster. Fostering was free and I had two week periods to foster and help dogs socialize at home peacefully before being adopted. Food was provided and one of the responsibility is dropping them off at the adoption fairs. As you can assume, I went back to the adoption fairs only to start the adoption process. The organization truly cares about their dogs, making sure they get the best medical treatment and are placed in the right homes. There is no pressure in adopting the dogs so if you are only capable of committing a short amount of time, they express nothing but gratitude. They finalize the adoption by doing a home inspection, making sure the home and family are suitable for their rescues. My parents have also adopted a dog a few weeks later and the whole experience was organized, comfortable and smooth. I highly recommend fostering, donating to DWB and/or volunteering in this organization. Their staff and network of volunteers are truly angels .

We had a wonderful experience working with DWB. We found them to be very communicative and…read moreorganized. My husband primarily dealt with them on the admin side of things, so I wanted to comment on how they appear to choose their foster parents really well. The woman who fostered the dog we adopted was amazing. She really cared and helped Chloe and Nicole be selective about the best home for what has turned out to be the best little dog ever. DWB rescued him from a South LA shelter and he has very happily landed in a loving home with us. We worked with a few organizations while looking for a rescue pup and I would be happy to work with them again if and when the need arises. Always remember to adopt don't shop!!

Diamonds In the Ruff is aptly named!!! I adopted a pup from them nearly 10 years ago~ so I…read moresuspect I may be a bit partial!!! But they in fact rescue the bottom percentage of dogs from shelters as they are nearly escaping being put to sleep for no other reason than a shortage of space at our "shelters". The people that run this rescue are amazing, have hearts of gold.... and have only one motive~ to save precious souls that are discarded like an old appliance or worn out piece of furniture! I have nothing but praise and the utmost respect for this particular rescue and would never hesitate to recommend them..... They run soley on donations... so if you would like a worthwhile charitiable place to place your hard earned money into- they will put it to wonderful use and you will know that it is money well spent!!! This team runs like a "well-oiled machine"!!!!

I really want to thank Cindy at Diamonds In the Ruff Rescue for allowing my family and I save our…read morebeloved rescued Staffy Hans from being put down due to someone else's dog attacking him and Hans simply defending himself, but injuring the smaller attacking dog. I was literally going through hell just to maintain my own sanity from such a horrible situation!! Cindy put her own stability on the line to make sure Hans could be temporarily held at a kennel until my family and I were able to take him back into a happy and wonderful home again!! We were able to visit him and take him back home without any drama or issues!!! She understood the plight of the bully breeds and was amazing in her level of compassion and support!! Please donate whatever you can to Diamonds In the Ruff Rescue and know many lives like ours are being blessed by such great and challenging work!!! Thanks once again Cindy!!!

You can immediately tell that this adoption center truly prioritizes the safety, health, and well…read morebeing of their animals over anything els, even money. that's honestly so rare and really refreshing to see. they're very strict about their process, which i actually really appreciated. before you can even view the kittens or other animals, you have to fill out a form. they want to make sure every animal goes to a safe, loving, and responsible home. most animal shelters don't do this so i really appreciate it. the whole place felt clean, calm, and well cared for, and the animals all seemed happy and properly looked after. the staff was also super kind and made sure we took our time looking at the kittens. overall, it just feels like a place that genuinely cares. if you're looking to adopt, this is exactly the kind of environment you'd want. responsible, thoughtful, and focused on what's best for the animals.

We had a very disappointing experience at Pet Orphans of Southern California. We adopted a dog…read morethrough spcaLA and were referred there for his neuter procedure, which was required as part of the adoption agreement. The issues began at drop-off. I arrived on time at 8:30 a.m., but there was a long line of owners and dogs waiting outside. Many of the dogs appeared to be puppies, fosters, or newly adopted pets still adjusting and difficult to manage. I waited approximately 20 minutes while trying to control my 65-pound dog. When I reached the front, staff said they had no record of our appointment and asked, in an unprofessional manner, whether I had completed the intake form that was supposedly emailed to me. I had never received it. I was then handed paperwork to complete on-site while continuing to manage my dog in a crowded environment. On the form, I disclosed that my dog had been experiencing chronic diarrhea since being picked up as a stray, that we were actively working with our veterinarian to identify the cause, and that our veterinarian had cleared him for surgery. Staff then told me they would not proceed if he had diarrhea. I explained that this condition predated the adoption, that the neuter was required by the shelter, and that we had already obtained veterinary clearance. Staff repeatedly went back and forth between me and the veterinarian before eventually presenting a high-risk consent form. The communication around this was especially concerning. When the form was presented, I was told that by signing it, I was accepting that if anything happened to my dog, it would be my fault. I understand that additional risks can exist, but this was handled in a dismissive and inappropriate manner. If the clinic had sent the intake paperwork in advance or reviewed the medical concerns beforehand, this could have been addressed prior to my driving an hour from West Adams to Van Nuys with a dog who does not travel well. I was also disappointed that additional charges were presented for items such as an e-collar, pain medication, and IV fluids. For a required adoption procedure, these added costs felt excessive. Pick-up was similarly poor. When my dog was returned, a staff member commented, "Make sure to take care of the diarrhea because he still has it," despite our earlier detailed discussion of the condition and treatment plan. While loading him into the car, I noticed feces on his cone, tail, and legs. This suggested he had soiled himself and had not been adequately cleaned before discharge, which was both upsetting and concerning from a sanitation and post-operative care standpoint. Overall, this experience reflected poor communication, lack of professionalism, and inadequate attention to patient care. I would not return to Pet Orphans of Southern California and would not recommend this clinic to others. I also plan to share this experience with spcaLA so they are aware of the concerns regarding this referral partnership.

Quite simply, Rhea is lying, but I see from other reviews that she makes a habit of this…read more Our interactions until the phone call in which she basically interrogated me, were fine. Post that phone call, my feelings about the way she handled herself Changed, and I was wary of her. Despite her assertion that I had no idea what I was looking for, I told her precisely what I was looking for: a bonded pair of cats that were a little older, say two years old or older. I had just lost my cat and my dog. I had also just lost my husband. All this within four months. I found my house too quiet without the pets and my husband, and that is why I reached out to Rhae. I wanted something to care for, a bonded pair of cats seemed exactly what I needed, having had cats all of my life. I never bad mouthed other rescue organizations, other than mentioning the southern golden retriever organization from whom my husband and I adopted two fabulous golden retrievers. While the dogs were great, the organization was not. Unfortunately, I am in very good company as pertains to being dissatisfied with that group, and I only mentioned it to Rhae when she specifically asked me if I had worked with other organizations. The forum of yelp asks for reviews. They do not ask for only positive reviews, they asked for both negative and positive, and I have given both, so on that issue and only that issue, Rhae was correct. The vetting of my house was not done by Rhae, it was done by the other woman, and we had a delightful time. Rhae is clearly a bitter and unhappy human being who calls anyone slightly older than she "elderly. "Indeed, I have let my hair go salt and pepper since Covid. That does not make me elderly. Indeed, I shared with Rhae that I had a major back surgery the year before, which is why kittens were out of the question because I could not bend as often as they might need me to. That does not make me elderly. That makes me aware of the limitations of my body and reluctant to jeopardize my health. That also makes me someone who wants to completely fulfill the needs of whatever cats I adopt. Don't believe Rhae's gaslighting. It is as fake as she is.

Rhae puts her heart, soul, and time into saving as many lives as possible…read more Every cat with the good fortune of ending up with her is given the opportunity to live a life full of comfort and love. She works relentlessly and selflessly to care for and find homes for the cats she rescues.

This place REALLY cares about which cats go to where. I got my cat (named Captain when I adopted…read moreand now named Doc) after going over there for a few days. They talked to me and figured out my personal life and then suggested cats that they thought would fit in. Doc has become the perfect friend. And I can't thank them enough for helping me. UPDATE: also got another cat named Marty and we have been a family for over 5 years!

adopted my sweet baby boy from here a couple of years ago!! i met with his foster mom, met my baby…read moreboy and then it was instant love!! his foster mom informed me of the process on how to adopt him. as soon as he went to perry's place, i went there to spend some more time with him then took him home the same day! the process was smooth and the lady helping me was kind. she even showed us some other cats and kittens. when i came to perry's place, my boy cat was having an allergic reaction (nothing serious, just red patch of skin with fur missing in between his shoulder blades on his back), and the staff here informed me of it and pointed it out to me before i signed anything. they showed me the medical history and on it, they noted the flea medication that was used that caused this. i was super grateful for this since now i know which flea medication to not use and i was grateful it was brought to my attention when i was there still and before i signed anything/paid. i recommend adopting from here. whole process was smooth and all the cats are so cute.

We got our Australian Labradoodle, Enzo, from Adam about three years ago, and it's been a great…read moreexperience overall. Adam really knows everything there is to know about the breed, he always gets straight to the point and gives solid advice when we've had questions--whether it's about Enzo's diet, care, or general tips. You can tell he truly cares about his dogs and wants the best for them, even after they go to their new homes. Enzo has been the perfect addition to our family, and we're really grateful we found Adam as our breeder.

everything went well. Adam Ford is local and very accommodating. Our new puppies are scheduled to…read morebe delivered this weekend. We are very excited to get them.

They were really nice and understanding, I wasn't able to take care of my dog due to my mom being…read moreallergic to dogs, They messaged me and they took care of her and found her a good loving family. I recommend them if you are looking for adopting a pet message them for more information. They take good care of dogs and finds lovely family.

These people were great. Had bad feelings with other groups never with them.. There animals are…read moreall in great condition and they take care of everything even food( if u foster) . I couldn't speak higher of them. The donation they ask are not out of line either. Our Missy has been a God send!!