I had a wonderful experience adopting from Santa Clara Animal Shelter. The staff were incredibly…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process. The adoption process was quick, smooth, and easy to navigate, which made bringing home my new pup stress-free. I also appreciated that the adoption included spay services and vaccinations, showing how much the shelter cares about the health and well-being of their animals. Most importantly, I absolutely love my adopted pup! She has already brought so much joy into my life. Thank you to everyone at Santa Clara Animal Shelter for helping us find each other. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a pet.

Outstanding facility with exceptional staff and well cared for fur babes. I have visited several…read moretimes in the last few months to find that special one to adopt and bring home as my 15 year old passed a year ago. The employees have always been polite and helpful. The animals appear to be well cared for and the facility is perfect for visiting and playing with potential adoptees. I did fall in love with a puppy today, but I didn't bring her home. I need a gal that's going to be a bit bigger and older. I'm sure she will go to a good home soon. In the meantime, I will visit again and keep looking for that one.

We had an amazing experience at the Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe! The kittens were so sweet, playful, and…read morefull of personality. We completely fell in love and ended up adopting two adorable kittens, S'mores and Pebbles. The Staff was wonderful, and you can tell they truly care about these kittens. We are so grateful to have found our new furry family members there. Highly recommend to anyone looking for some kitten cuddles or their next best friend!

The owner was extremely rude and unwelcoming. I walked in with my two young daughters, ages 5 and…read more6, to inquire about a kitten, and we were treated very disrespectfully. She was dismissive from the moment we arrived and was quick to shut the door in our faces. I can't say for certain whether race played a role in how we were treated, but the interaction left me with the strong impression that we were not welcome, and I felt that there may have been discriminatory behavior involved. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this place. There are plenty of businesses that understand the importance of treating customers--and especially children and families--with basic courtesy and respect.

My mom and I attended one of the events they host - cross-stitching cats led by instructor Tiffany…read moreTzeng! There were only 12 seats available to be reserved/paid for in advance on their site. The space is beautiful and cozy for the cats around. Mary, the director, briefly introduced us to the organization, the mission, and explained their careful interview process for matching cats with interested adopters, which they call "Tinder for cats" haha. The event lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes but it felt much shorter! The whole time, different cats (all available for adoption) would flop down on the long table all of us sat at and let us pet them. We had a wonderful experience socializing with the cats and the people around us and learning how to cross-stitch too! All materials were provided and we got to bring all supplies home to finish the piece.

Local cat rescue located in downtown San Jose and it's a great place to visit if you're looking to…read moreadopt or just wanting to hang out with cats. The Dancing Cat is a peaceful place where they have approx 6-12 cats that live in the space, just depends on how many get adopted and other factors. I came by during my birthday because I love cats and it was so nice seeing them so at peace and comfortable. Some cats prefer peace and quiet while others are actively seeking out play and treats! Would recommend people to check this place out. Love their mission and what they aim to do.

We have been using Maryanna as both a pet sitter, and a house sitter for years. She is very…read moredependable and our dog and cats love her. When we return from our trips, the house is just as clean and neat as when we left, if not cleaner. It's so nice to be able to leave the pets at home and not have to upset their routine by taking them to a kennel. I highly recommend her services.

I have a very 'energetic' Aussie who LOVES the extra attention that Maryanna gives her on her…read moreafternoon walks. We have a Tuesday/Thursday afternoon schedule that works great for my Aussie, who needs to stretch her legs, sniff the flowers and say hi to the neighbors. Having Maryanna walk her has been a great help and gave her a nice routine she very much enjoys. Maryanna is an animal lover and also very professional. And, she's even going to pet sit for me over the weekend! She's GREAT!

I started bringing my dog and cat here after being recommended by a woman I petsit for who has been…read morecoming here for over 20 years, and I am SO glad I did! My cat has had severe dental issues, and we recently found out that he has an autoimmune disease and needed all but a couple of his teeth extracted. After being overcharged numerous times and visiting multiple other vets without ever getting a real, long-term resolution for his severe mouth issues, I honestly don't know what I would have done without Dr. Harika. Dr. Harika has ultimately helped save my cat's life and has given him the opportunity to finally start his healing journey after being let down by other vets. He is incredibly compassionate toward animals, and I have complete confidence in him and his entire team. Thank you so much, Dr. Harika and staff, for taking such great care of my cat and dog!

Dr. Harika has been an amazing vet to Dooso. I have also met with the other veterinarian on staff,…read moreand he has always been incredibly kind and helpful as well. Dr. Harika treated Dooso from the time he was about three months old. I eventually stopped coming only because I moved to Santa Clara. Around that time, Dooso developed SEVERE allergies that seemed almost like an autoimmune disorder. Another vet recommended that I take him to a dermatologist, so for the past six years, that is exactly what I did. And when I say dermatologist prices, I mean dermatologist prices. One exam was around $350 before medications or testing. We paid for allergy panels, immunotherapy drops, antibiotics, steroids, Cytopoint, Apoquel, Atopica, which is VERY expensive and constant skin testing. I was spending close to $1,000 a month, and Dooso would still have major breakouts every few months that required another round of appointments, steroids, and antibiotics. After years of this, I was exhausted and could no longer justify the cost when he still was not getting lasting relief. I decided to make the drive back to Morgan Hill to see Dr. Harika because he has always been honest and upfront with me. I was completely honest and told him, "I'm exhausted. I'm paying around $1,000 a month, and this is CRAZY." Dr. Harika and the other vet gave me their honest recommendations. They removed all the unnecessary medications and started Dooso on two basic medications. And what do you know? Dooso is now itch-free, his hair has grown back, and he only needs to visit about every six months for bloodwork and checkups. After six years of paying specialist prices, two basic medications finally gave him relief. We recently had another big scare when Dooso developed a large lump on his face. Of course, I immediately assumed the worst. Dr. Harika started him on antibiotics, followed up with several rechecks, and thankfully Dooso is now healthy and has even gained five pounds A huge shoutout to the vet tech who always gives Dooso treats because he absolutely loves her. Also, shoutout to the girls at the front desk who are always patient with me while I bring in my three-year-old and my very loud 18-month-old. I truly appreciate everyone at Morgan Hill Animal Hospital. I will gladly drive 30 minutes to bring Dooso somewhere that genuinely cares about finding comfort and solutions for pets instead of just trying to charge people for unnecessary treatments.

We found Julie through a neighbor. Julie is awesome with our cat. She visited according to our…read moreschedule. She had us complete a full intake form, including emergency contacts, health, Vet, and details that are important to our cat. She sent us photos and made recommendations. She truly cares about the pets.

Julie's service in looking after our Cats while on vacation was beyond our expectations. She is…read morevery caring as this is more than a business ,her passion for animals really shines through. We received updates during our trip ,she was on time and gave the type of care that was more than a service ,it was caring. Thanks Julie!

I adopted Rosie, a shy sweet 30+ lb 3 year older Border Collie a week and a half ago from the…read moreBorder Collie Rescue of Northern California! [see the pictures in my profile] I have been genuinely impressed with the non-profit rescue, which saves dogs from shelters as well as assists owners to place their dogs. They give good descriptions of the dogs (medical, training, interactions with other animals and humans, and general character) as well as adoption expectations (requirements, timing, licensing, and fees). They make an effort to ensure the dogs go to good homes by thoroughly screening their applicants. The two women I have interacted with have been very helpful and friendly. My stepmom, an avid dog lover, who has adopted two dogs from here as well, has also always had good interactions and contributes regularly to help keep the organization going. It has actually taken me two years to take the plunge. Since filling out my application in May 2007, I have occasionally looked at the website, visited various foster sites, and even visited the pound. However, with the recent departure of my roommate's dog, I decided I would actively look again. It just happened that two weeks ago a new dog was posted who seemed to have the characteristics I was looking for. After a trip to Fremont to meet her, my new baby came home! The funniest thing being her original name was "Cracklin' Rose." [Rosie and the Border Collie Rescue of Northern California are definitely worthy of my 200th review!]

Like Anne, I adopted by wonderful dog Bella from Border Collie Rescue of Northern California, too…read more The organization is protective of its charges, but with good reason. These dogs came from hard circumstances, and BC Rescue fosters put a lot of time, effort and love into turning them into adoptable pets. My Bella came equipped with leash skills, great recall and all the good manners anyone could ask for. She has been a loving companion, and I have BCRNC partly to thank for that. Can't recommend them highly enough.

We recently discovered a feral cat has been living in our front yard, under our bay window. I…read moresuppose she turned into a long-term tenant once we started leaving food out for her. It wasn't until I started googling what we should do for feral cats that I learned about TNR. Well, lo and behold, the San Jose shelter's online appointment system showed no openings for two months in a row, and we were starting to see our new tenant mating (oh the wonders of Ring cameras). I reached out to 13th St Cats, and Cassie and Laura helped us our tremendously, first with arranging to loan us a trap and instructing us on how to trap the cat, and getting us an appointment at the shelter when there was a cancellation. We were able to get our feral cat fixed, all in a day's work. I really appreciate the work 13th St Cat Rescue is doing to cut down on the overpopulation of cats, but also to help us care for the cats that are already out there. It was very apparent that Laura and Cassie care very much about the work they're doing. I'm very thankful for them, and for 13th St Cat Rescue.

We went to an adoption event they were having this weekend and we fell in love with a pair of…read morekittens filled out the adoption application so we could meet them. Spoke with the owner for about thirty minutes before even heading inside to meet them to give her the baseline of things that typically raise concerns to cat rescues. We have two dogs, live in a studio, and they would stay in the bathroom while getting acclimated to us and the dogs. We let the rescue team know both dogs grew up around cats and have never shown any issues and they know to go to the door for potty time (ensuring the back door would not be left open for the cats safety). During this conversation I heavily emphasized and talked about my Pitty mix because she is off weird with people and we won't push that but she has never shown any signs of aggression towards other animals. They were very open to our situation and told us they do a "trial" period to ensure a smooth transition for the cats and even if it doesn't work out after the three weeks we can hand them back over with no ties. We were super excited to find a rescue that seemed open and willing to work with us. I have been the pet industry for over six years so I know how finicky cat rescues can be sometimes and was super excited to thought I have found some place different. We spent 45 minutes looking at the cats and they were absolutely adorable and we wanted to go through with the adoption process. We talked to the owner she approved our application and we set up at time for Monday for her to drop off the cats to us. We were told we would be getting a text from the foster that same evening confirming drop off time and sending over some pictures of the kittens. We didn't get anything that night knowing they were running the adoption event through the weekend and they may be busy we decided to send an inquiry email Sunday at around 3:40 pm. We didn't get a message back until almost 9pm on Sunday. The rescue staff knew both of us worked Monday-Friday so meet up would have to be after than. We went to the pet store on Saturday to buy the basic cat necessities and once we got a message confirming the meeting and that we would be receiving the cats we would order the bigger things (cat tree, things for outside of the bathroom, etc.) but given we weren't texted until 9pm the night before everything had not arrived or is now arriving today (Tuesday). When the foster arrived to our home we immediately felt judgment due to the location of our home. Before entering our home the foster asked to meet the dogs we allowed for her to meet one but again with my pit mix she is ultimately nervous around people and it's not worth stressing her out and the foster let us know that was a "concern" for her but ultimately something I didn't feel comfortable stressing my dog out for. After entering the home it just felt like a very judged and invasive process. Under the impression based on the interactions with the dogs she would not be leaving the cats with us she still proceeded to take pictures of our home which we do not know if they have been deleted or not. Ultimately I do not blame the rescue or the foster as I believe they are doing what they believe is best for the cats but I do also want to warn people that the adoption process was very very invasive and left us with an overall icky feeling. They got our hopes up and seemed super welcoming and willing to work with and then completely flipped when it came to meeting at our home and we were judged for a number of reasons. We set up our home for two new additions and still have materials being delivered to our home with no use now. Ultimately we just find it very rude and distasteful.