I adopted Ziggy from Milo and he is just the most valued companion I could imagine. The process was easy - appropriately careful, I thought. He needed an operation (he'd been hit by a car) and we were happy to do it. We had previously fostered a Great Dane with Milo and trusted them greatly. But beyond my personal experiences with them, what's really important is their more global impact; the huge number of dogs they're able to rescue from certain death. The number is so big that even if they had FAA error rates there would be bad stories, but cmon folks - who else can be trusted to do this? read more

I have been fostering dogs from Milo for a year; 8 so far. Milo provides excellent care for the dogs that they shelter, including required vaccines. And have given all the support I wanted while fostering. Anybody wanting a dog should look to Milo to adopt or foster with the option to adopt. Anyone with the time and space should consider fostering. I have two dogs of my own, including a husky I adopted after fostering her. read more

Milo staff and volunteers are constantly working to get wonderful animals adopted. The process is easy and welcoming. You can check animals out online and in person. Come in and meet your next best friend. We did and are so very grateful. read more

It really pains me to give a rescue org a negative review, I use to have a lot of respect for Milo until my own adoption experience so I do not take this lightly at all. Anyone who thinks Milo has a fair "screening" process needs to read this review. I had direct communication with this rescue and the owner so I am not the type to write a negative review without talking to the business first. Milo was my first experience with a rescue, my previous dogs all came from shelters so I really believe in adopting and not shopping. I have always owned pugs, my last shelter pug who had 12 wonderful years with me passed away about 6 mo ago. I was just starting to feel ready to open my heart again when I saw a 2 yr old pug mix on Milo's site, I applied, Milo got back to me fast to arrange a meet & greet with the foster parents. This dog recently had a litter and was sleeping a lot when I met her. I was very interested in moving to the next step with this dog so I got back to Milo right away. At the time of our meeting there were no other prospective adopters, weeks later "Mama Rasha" is still in foster care and "available". I live in a house with a yard along with my mother who is in a wheelchair, she is home most of the time and loves the company of a dog. I noted from the reviews a few people said they were denied adoptions because of full time jobs, Others said they were denied because of living in apts. The reason I was denied...wait for it... I don't have kids!! Milo decided AFTER our meet & greet the dog would be better off in a house with kids (my application indicated there are no children). They told me I should look for a older dog for my mother. In other words, Milo REALLY didn't want this dog going to a home with a disabled person. Of course *I* walk the dog AND I frequently like going to the dog park, but Milo wouldn't know that. Additionally, my previous pugs slept in my bed, ate quality food & saw a holistic vet. Again, Milo didn't know any of that. My mother already had a name picked out for this dog, it was really hard for me to tell her we were not going to get that dog. She actually asked me to write this review. I do wish I never told her I was going on the meet & greet so as not to keep her hopes up. In addition to being a very experienced pug owner who always cared for them until they died, I am a dog groomer & pet sitter, I have a lot of experience with many breeds of dogs and I know what is best for my situation and of course my dogs were all well cared for. All my neighbors want ME to take care of their dogs. My neighbors who have two young kids have no time for their little dog so she comes over to my house a lot. Kids are no guarantee a dog will get attention or walked. Those of us without kids frequently treat our dogs like kids. The owner of Milo told me she "envisions this dog going to a family with kids". As a follower of many rescues I envision every homeless dog going to a happy loving home., whatever kind of home that maybe. Dogs are non-judgmental (Milo could learn something) and many dogs would be content in a shoe box size home with a person who loves them and feeds them. As a person who has rescued dogs myself I would be far more concerned about neglect, re-homing a dog for arbitrary reasons etc.. when it comes to prospective adopters. I am sad this was my first experience with a rescue, whom I assumed would be a good one. I hope Milo's arbitrary reasons for denying good committed people adoptions is not the norm with most rescues. It is time for me to move onward and I will takes recs for rescues worth my time and money. read more

I have delayed writing this review for quite some time, but given the other reviews I figured it was time to give some feedback. Yes, I am thankful to all rescues who sacrifice so that these animals can be given a second chance. Yes, I think Milo has good intentions but they have definitely bitten off more than they can chew. Now it's just chaos, the stress/anxiety of dogs is obvious when you're there. The dog changes completely once out of the environment. They are eager to adopt out and make room, they don't match dog/family very well. This is particularly frustrating because returning a dog is heartbreaking. The dog we returned has had absolutely no updates, and it's been a long time. He's apparently at the sanctuary but there is no mention of him on their social media pages or website about how he is or what they're doing to try to get him adopted. He was only highlighted when he first arrived. With the exception of one employee I had the pleasure of working with, everyone else was challenging. The owner came in while I was there and she is over the top, borderline obnoxious. I wouldn't discourage from adopting here, because the animals deserve a home. BUT I would recommend visiting/adopting in person, don't bother with the online process. And make sure you are aware of the return/refund policy. They are eager to take your money, more than they are matching the correct pet/family. Do your own homework before you go, be honest with yourself and know what is a good match, don't just pick the cutest little furry baby...as tempting as it can be. The animals deserve better than to be tossed around from home to shelter multiple times. read more

Amazing rescue place. The staff is very caring and considerate of the new owners needs and their new adopted animals. Especially Teari, she went the extra mile for me to adopt a certain dog. Thank you for such good work read more

Everyone at the Milo Foundation was very friendly and helpful. We could tell how much they truly care about your future pet. They were able to give us a bunch of info on all our inquiries and helped us find the next member of our pack. Whether you find that special connection or not, please give them your consideration. They do a great job and the pets deserve it! read more

Milo Foundation - Our Lady Lola. - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

Such helpful and caring people at Milo. We found a fantastic puppy that has been a great addition to our family. Marianne was super helpful and everyone involved helped to make our dream of getting a puppy an easy reality. I love the work they do and wish them all the best with their endeavors to help animals in need. read more

I was so close to helping out a dog with my many years of experience with raising dogs, but they make the process too hard. With a $500 fee on top of my main bad experience with this process. Sorry to the dog that would've loved being with us. They want every single one of your members of household to be there during the adoption as well as proof of ownership of the house, as well as any other dog that lives at home. I spoke to some peers who have had similar experiences here, and we agree that Milo needs to make it easier to adopt dogs here. It's unfortunate for the dogs that could be in a better sleeping and housing arrangement. Instead, I sense a quick to judge attitude and assumptions from the process and people. Reduce the cost is all we believe it should take. Other shelters offer vaccines and care as well, and provide a free dog houses and food for just a slightly higher price. I hope that there is some change to help these dogs, that is why I write this review. I understand the excuse for the cost is volunteers, but if that's the case then there needs to be some other change to reduce the cost. Aside from that, volunteers should be a reason for reduced costs. read more

Milo Foundation - Dog I tried to adopt - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

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Milo is phenomenal! The visiting and adoption process was so streamlined. We visited with animals simply on a drop-by weekend day and met our new pup. Even though she had some special needs at the start, Milo set us up with the resources we needed. The staff was responsive via email and super supportive. We appreciated all of the safeguards in place to ensure pets find their forever homes. Thank you Carol and Karena for kindly answering all of our questions! We love our new dog! read more

Milo Foundation - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

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We were looking for an addition to our family after our boxer died of cancer. A beautiful puppy listed and it was a breed we were considering. The application and adoption process was easy. I would recommend checking Milo's if your looking for a puppy. read more

Milo Foundation - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

We adopted our two cats, Maverick and Goose from Milo. The staff was super supportive and very patient with my two young kiddos as they visited ALL THE CATS (literally every last one) before making their choice. We also have a dog, Cleo, from Milo. We fostered her before adoption. At that time, she had a mangled back leg (maybe from a car accident), and Milo fundraised for her to have it amputated. Staff scheduled the operation with me, and were on-call when I had questions or needed reassurance. Cleo is now a happy and healthy tripawd, but had Milo not taken her in from a shelter in the Central vValley, I'm sure she would have been put down. Nothing but positive things to say for this organization and the work they do on behalf of animals. They definitely saved Cleo's life! read more

Workers/volunteers do not tell the truth over the phone. "Fill out an application and wait for it to be accepted" Meanwhile someone can just walk in and adopt the pet you are specifically looking for. After all, you just did what you were told. Do they care? No. They'll tell you they always have your breed type, but they won't tell you they can always deny your application even if you're the perfect type. They'll find something wrong if you're not their type, sounds like discrimination. I hope the foundation actually cares about their pets as well as its customers by READING these comments. They are TRUE and I wish I didn't go to waste 4 hours of driving and being there just to be told that my partner needs to be present when she's at work. It's a puppy, not a dog with behavioral issues. This wasn't stated anywhere on the application. "It's stated on the accepted application email" Yeah and someone could have already adopted the pup by walking in, what's the next excuse. Now having your own pet there makes sense, they have to meet the other pet. I personally feel bad for the volunteers there, I know they're just doing their job and am not targeting this towards them. The foundations screening process is NOT FAIR and their foundation is NOT TRANSPARENT. Here's what you have to do if you really want a puppy here: 1. Have everyone in the household INCLUDING PETS present at the adoption site. But wait, what if one is at work? Nope they don't care. They won't hold the dog, someone else can walk in and take it. *You now live by yourself* 2. Someone can ALWAYS take the pet. Even on the way there, even if you already put in the application. Even if you're the perfect match. 3. Ask about the price of the pet so you won't be surprised. $600 is steep for a puppy adoption, which includes spay/fixed but that can already be done for free at special clinics. 4. Prepare to be disappointed. With my interaction, I just had a bad taste in my mouth. I felt like they manipulated me and were not compassionate. I can see why other reviewers think the workers are rude. For that reason, I know pups are always around, I just don't want to put my money with a foundation that treats customers this way ( first 3 paragraphs above) With all this, I do NOT recommend this place. There are better shelters. It is not worth my time. This shelter makes shopping look more appealing unfortunately, I wasted so much time and OTHER REVIEWERS DID TOO. Onto the next shelter. read more

Milo Foundation is such an incredible place. They have so many sweet animals and the staff is always great to work with. I've adopted two pets from Milo and can't recommend them enough! read more

We had a great experience with the Milo Foundation sanctuary. They save so many animals and we think they deserve everyone's help!

Okay so I have adopted from Milo TWICE now! I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this organization and their administration of ALL THE DOGS that go through there. I don't know how they do it. Their unwavering protection and carefulness on HOW they match a person with the character and condition of a dog/cat is very smart. They don't allow just anyone march in and "grab-a-pet". People are vetted and the staff WORKS with you on finding the perfect match. They have been living with these creatures and have studied everything about them - they know what will work and what won't. Milo's Foundation is a well established, well-run organization; their work force is a nice group of people who truly ENJOY their responsibilities and the service they provide. The perspective adopting parent has to fill out pages of information thru Milo's website and one might feel there's a lot of form filling and non-invasive questionnaires to complete at 'too early in the process' when all you really want to do is go "window-shopping"...!! But trust me, an ADOPTING PARENT WANTS THIS! So, you have to roll with it. It's only an hour out of "a day" and it teaches you not only "a little bit more" about your set up & lifestyle than you may have considered, and most importantly, it teaches Milo about you! The search just got much easier, and collectively, you will all work together until a good match has been achieved. At the end after the match has been made, and the paperwork complete, there's this BIG EMOTIONAL FINISH with a lot of kisses & snuggles with this adorable & very grateful new member to your family! So tell me..., what's NOT TO LOVE about THAT ?! Enjoy the experience and have fun!!! read more

Seriously one of the best shelters. They have great pets, great volunteers, and great service!! We adopted a beautiful boy who is such an amazing addition to our family! Also Milo has helped treat a small health issue weeks after adoption, which has saved us a ton of vet bills. I love Milo! read more

Milo Foundation - Sampson! - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

Best adoption experience ever! I visited with 3 different dogs at the site but none of them felt right. Saw a photo on their webpage of a little Chi that was in foster care. Made the arrangements to meet her through Milo with the foster family. Everything was smooth and easy after that. We had a meet up at Milo with my other dog to make sure they got along before I brought the little girl home. The adoption paperwork I signed made it clear how seriously they take the adoption process and how careful they are about making sure it is a success. Nelly has lived with us for not quite a month and she is already so happy here and the BFF of my other dog, Henry. They spend the day playing and chasing each other. read more

Milo Foundation - Nelly the first week I got her. - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

Nothing but love for the animals and staff/volunteers at MILO. We have 4 pets of our own and our daughter wanted to foster kittens, our experience has been wonderful. We fostered a mamma kitty and her four kittens, and another single abandoned kitten. They all became a part of our family and are now in good permanent homes. All of the volunteers and staff are super accommodating and clearly love what they do. HIGHLY recommend fostering a cat or dog or kittens and puppies. Your support makes all the difference in the world for these animals. read more

Very disappointed!!!Don't even waste your time filling out an application. I was told that volunteers and donors had first priority when it came to adoptions. This should be made clear on the website. In addition, they do not communicate to let you know that you are no longer being considered as a potential adopter. It seems like they make decisions based on your appearance as well. read more

This place does such amazing work. From saving animals from kill shelters, irresponsible breeders, and abandonment, to offering an incredibly vibrant foster and shelter program, and hosting a free-range ranch for more-challenged animals to explore... the list goes on & on. We volunteer there and are embarrassed to note that the kenneled dogs get out more than ours at home (every 2 hours or so, including to the Milo dog park and on waterside hikes along Point Richmond). The passion and endless hours the staff and volunteers devote to this program and the animals make it no wonder it's one of the most successful programs around. And by "successful" I mean placing animals in their "furever" homes. We recently rescued a wonderful Great Dane puppy from Milo who has filled our heart and home with love after the loss of our beloved senior pup (also a rescue). Adoption includes LIFELONG coverage by Milo vets for all immunizations AND spay/neuter services - what other group does that? God bless Milo. read more

The Milo Foundation is awesome. If you are considering a dog or cat, or even just want to spend time with dogs and cats, please visit the Milo Foundation. Milo has saved thousands of dogs and cats in the past 20 years. As everyone who has adopted a pet knows, rescue pets are THE BEST. People can be pretty awful and abandon millions of wonderful dogs and cats for no reason other than their own irresponsibility and inhumanity. Shelters are overcrowded and regularly put down these amazing animals. When you rescue a pet, you will get back all the work you put into it a thousand fold. So, if you want unconditional love and devotion, adopt a shelter pet. Other reasons you should check out Milo: --Milo makes it easy to volunteer and adopt. Humane Societies are great (the non-kill ones at least), but because they are government-run, there are a lot more hoops to go through. --Milo will work with you to find the best match. If you are looking for a particular temperament, energy level, or type, the employees at Milo will help match you. They will help you find a dog who is cat-friendly, kid-friendly, good with other dogs, has agility potential, or whatever it is you're looking for. --If you have a breed preference, you will find what you're looking for here eventually. You can check the animal roster on the Milo site to see what new dogs or cats are coming in. Over the past few years, I've seen almost every breed make an appearance from petit basset griffon vendeen to Great Pyrnees to (my favorite) all-American mutts. (Mutts are the best! They have hybrid vitality!). There are always a bunch of herders. And we even short-term fostered a Saint Bernard mix puppy last summer. If you're not interested in a pet of your own, Milo offers plenty of volunteer opportunities to get your dog or cat fix. We started fostering a year or two ago and Milo made it very easy. (At the time, we couldn't adopt.) You can foster for as little as a weekend or indefinitely. And if you have to go away or you find this foster isn't a good fit, you can bring your foster back to Milo. The more people foster, the more space opens up at the shelter, and the more dogs can be pulled from death row. We picked up a foster a few weeks ago for what was supposed to be a four-day visit--and we adopted her. If you want a shorter-term commitment than adopting or fostering, Milo also welcomes volunteers to come play with or walk the animals any day of the week at the new, bigger and better facility in Point Richmond. They offer brief monthly volunteer training sessions and after that, you can just stop by any time. Some responses to the negative reviews here: --Exorbitant fees? Milo has to rescue the animals, house them, provide medical care, feed them and run the facilities. Overhead costs go WAY beyond the adoption fees. If you consider the $350 too much, it might be worth working out the budget you have for a pet before you get one. They're big commitments --Dogs and cats are animals. They are individuals with emotions and personalities. They are not consumer goods. No organization can guarantee temperament or good health. Most of that, in fact, is up to YOU. A pet is a huge commitment and almost all dogs will need a good adjustment period. It is up to you to train them and guide them through adjustment. If you aren't open to working with a dog's personality but just want them to be a ready-made pet who can psychically figure out exactly what you want at every time with no guidance, maybe you should have gotten a Tamugachi (but you'd probably kill that). --The Milo Foundation is a non-profit that relies on a lot of volunteers. So you think a volunteer at a mobile event was "rude" to you? A foster parent didn't bring the dog you want to see to a mobile event? The employee on the phone wasn't all warm and loving when you decided to bring back your pet of a year because she wasn't perfect and you never considered your role in her training? Put on your big-girl pants and get over it. By the way, what sort of volunteering do you do? One final reason to adopt, don't shop: look at that face! read more

Milo Foundation - Thank you, Milo, for saving me! - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

Very kind and informative staff. After over a year of searching for a dog, we found our new family member, a cattle dog puppy from MILO. They were terrific on answering our follow up questions after having Daisy for a month. Their volunteer staff was also first rate and very accommodative. Highly recommended. read more

I just spent 5 days up at the Milo Sanctuary volunteering and have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place. I'm a current volunteer and past employee of Milo's Richmond establishment. Several of my favorite dogs now reside at the sanctuary, so I arrived as an anxty mom looking to visit and care for my babies. Any concerns I had (as a natural worrier) we're quickly eased and distinguished after meeting and spending my days with staff Angela, Earl, Eric & others - in getting to know them I quickly realized my favorite dogs are in great hands! The sanctuary staff are compassionate, loving and extremely hard working people. I can't say enough about their work ethic and dedication to the many animals they care for daily. I'm so thankful for the time I spent with staff and animals at the sanctuary and recommend the sanctuary as a place to adopt/foster from, volunteer with and certainly donate to!! Can't wait til my next visit!!! read more

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Adopted a chi-mix puppy from Milo a couple weeks ago. Great organization with wonderful dogs in need of homes. Recommend 100% if you're looking for a dog or cat to add to your family. read more

I am still volunteering weekly but have been unable to check in because of problems with my cell phone. If you are looking for kittens please consider adopting two; especially if they have bonded. As far as the older cats please don't ignore them---they are just as lovable as the kittens. In fact some of the older cats are so affectionate they literally jump into my arms when I visit with them. read more

Milo Foundation - Meghan. And Harry 3 montes old - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

"Don't breed or buy, when animals in shelters die" That's what it says on my Milo bracelet. I came here after checking out the Marin Humane Society.. the staff there seemed like overly protective foster parents, which made it really hard to interact with the animals long enough to determine whether they would be happy to go home with you. Then I searched online and found Milo. Immediately I went through the pages and pages of adoption ads and immediately my heart sank wanting to adopt every single one of them.. so we decided to go pay them a visit the next day. What a different environment! The kittens were sleeping in their cages, and the puppies were all fenced in playing together. There were other larger dogs walking around in the office, and 2 other back rooms: one with cats, and another one with dogs. They all just looked so happy to be roaming freely in the rooms that I would have spent all day there! We debated getting a kitten, but then we talked to Lynn and she told us how kittens just "fly off the shelves" because that's what every child wants, and she showed us the room with the adult cats.. The moment I walked in and played with the friendliest tortoiseshell, I knew I would have taken her home! Paperwork was simple, quick, and it took Lynn only about 15 minutes to get everything checked out and chip our cat. We got a coupon for Pet Food Express and were on our way. While we were there, there was a family who had brought back a dog because they felt like it was too big for the dog they already had at home, and now wanted to try a different one and made a scene because Lynn told them no. I think the family knew ahead of time how big their own dog was, and should have made a better decision when choosing to adopt a new one. Pets aren't simply merchandise that can be taken home and returned at will and although decisions such as those might be circumstantial instead of written in the "return policy", I support Lynn for standing up for what she felt was right.. instead of just letting the dogs go to any home. Vera had been rescued from a high-kill shelter in Antioch, but now lives very happily and has a bay window all to herself, along with many toys and pillows. Thank you Milo, we have been telling everyone about you guys and the great work you do at the foundation. For our next pet, we will definitely come to you first. read more

Milo Foundation - Vera at home :) (originally Patches, adopted April 2009) - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California

I've been looking to adopt/rescue the right dog and not go through a breeder on purpose. I completed an online application and was approved. Called yesterday to confirm the dog was still available (she was) but was told a party was wanting to adopt her. I asked if I could call back in the morning to confirm whether or not she was still available. "Yes, of course!" Her picture was still posted as of early this morning, and even additional photos were added to her post since last night! I've been recovering from the flu and today is the first day I actually felt up to the lengthy commute. So I'm driving two hours from where the shelter is located and I called at 9:37 this morning on my way there to confirm the dog was still available. "Yes, she is! So I get here right at 11:00 when they open and was told, "oh, she's been adopted". WTF!? They said the party that was looking to adopt her yesterday came through with the funds at 11:00, when I got there! Imagine that. Well if someone had told me they were coming back to buy her, I certainly wouldn't have driven the two hours to friggin get here. Total waste of time, then of course they tried to get me to look at other dogs. Not. Coming. Back. Ever. Plenty of other rescues closer to where I live that are much more honest about dog availability. None of them "Reserve" dogs and I get that but to be told the dog was available only to get there and oops - bait and switch. Ant be trusted and that goes a long way with rescues. Don't recommend. read more

dishonest. I contacted them and was told it was ok for my wife to join via face time. Drove there from Antioch and was told my wife had to go meet the dog and that was their policy. Should have told me that when I called so I wouldn't waste my time driving over there for nothing. read more

I have to say that there is a lack of help and response from this place. I never hear back after several emails and phone messages to them! I did everything they asked....per their rules....and still no help whatsoever from them. Who knew trying to adopt dogs would ever be this difficult and horrible! You would think they wanted to get dog adopted but, after several months of my diligence I have to say this place is a huge letdown! They don't even have the decency to get back to those wanting to help animals! What a disappointment this has been! Will never recommend them to anyone! read more

!!!!NEVER GO TO!!!! My kids and I went to adopt a kitten, before hand we tryed to call but over the 4 times, BUT not a soal answered, we drove over 48.5 miles to the shelter and walking in it smelt like wet cement and filth. the staff were a little weird. They need to get it together they were running around like they had no clue what was going on, I said hi to one of the dogs he was, EXTREMELY, and I mean EXTREMELY dirty look like no one had bathed him in mouths after saying hi he ran towards me barking like he wanted to kill me. After some one got back to us they informed us that if we wanted our cat we need to adopt his friend. They had nothing on there website about that. We ended up leaving with my 9 year old daughter balling her eyes out..... WOULD NOT RECOMMEND read more

I feel really bad for the animals here, most of the cats I saw today were sad and hidden in their little beds. I made an appointment to meet a cat 2 weeks ago and before I went in today for an appointment, I called to make sure that the cat I was meeting was there and the girl told me that yes, the cat was there. When I got there the cat we wanted wasn't even there and they told me that they thought the cat inside the cage was the other cat (they literally look nothing alike) luckily I was able to meet the other cats and took a sweet one home. Poor shelter is very underfunded and disorganized. When I asked where the cat was they told me it was in foster care, the cat had no description on the website whatsoever indicating it was in a foster home. Do better guys! You only have like 15 cats?! It can't be that damn hard to keep track of them. read more

Unacceptable practices from Milo - intentionally hiding info about a dog's aggression. We adopted a mini aussie (that came from Bakersfield area) and the description of her was completely sparkling, "A to Z amazing", good with dogs, etc. The dog had a missing eye, which Milo claimed was a genetic condition even though they didn't have genetic testing to back it, and upon our further research, it seems it may have been due to a prior accident. We adopted her and she began exhibiting unprovoked aggression towards other dogs, and towards our cat. That led us to return her to Milo. When we returned her we included a thoughtful, extensive letter to future adopters sharing our experience and her character (the good and the challenging) expecting Milo to update her description and share the information about her dog aggression. They unfortunately did not, in multiple posts she was described as good with dogs, which is a lie. Deceptive, unethical and completely irresponsible for her and future adopters. It seems she has already been adopted again. Suspicious of Milo's practices. Do not believe their descriptions, do your homework and get to know the dog. Also, suspicious of how expensive the adoption fee is, the lack of cleanliness, rushed adoption process (not pairing families with dogs intentionally) and lack of info on dogs medical history. If they do not know a dog's temperament, they should say so. Heartbroken. read more

Milo Foundation is a great foundation for rescuing animals with a no-kill policy. People who volunteer and run the foundation are heros in the sense of dedicating time, training, providing temporary homes and their own money. After finding a potential pet online, i contacted Milo Foundation who were very responsive and got me in touch with the foster mother, Tracy. Tracy is wonderful! She took the time to tell me all about Lucy the cattledog...the good and the bad. She was very honest and took time on her weekend to have me come over to her house to meet Lucy with my dog Lulu. Unfortunately, the meeting didn't work out as Lulu wasn't having a new playmate and i felt sad. If i had the dedicated time to work with Lucy, she would've been mine! I left knowing she was in good hands and would eventually find a wonderful home. Thanks for the great experience! I'll continue my search with Milo Foundation. read more

we adopted Sadie, our sweet pooch, from Milo a little over a year ago, at the Bay Area Pet Fair. we had a great experience with Milo & would recommend it to anyone who wants to adopt a pet. it was definitely chaotic with so many people & so many pets at the fair, but we managed to talk to Lynn (seriously, she is the dog whisperer- she knows every animal in that joint!), have some one-on-one time with Sadie, fill out the comprehensive adoption application (they DEFINITELY want to make sure all the animals gets to the good homes!) & make sure we understood the process (there were several other people interestd in adopting Sadie). they were also great about talking to our then 6 year-old daughter about having a dog (Sadie is her first) the next day we got a call from the foster family to let us know our application was accepted (gotta say I think we got extra points for having a super cute daughter... hahaha) & we picked Sadie up right away! the foster paretns were super helpful in giving us info about Sadie to help her transition to our home as smooth as possible. Lynn & the foster mother met with us a few days later to get the final paperwork done & microchip her. they all seemed genuinely interested in our family & Sadie's well-being. there was a little bit of pressure to adopt 2 dogs so Sadie would have a playmate, as well as hire a dogwalker or work from home so Sadie would not be alone during the day... everyone's heart was in the right place, but those were not viable options for us & after a few days in or home it was clear that Sadie had the perfect temperment for an only dog who spends much of the day at home. Phew! read more

Milo is a fantastic organization. Milo Point Richmond is the best rescue center in the bay. Their heart, compassion, efforts and professionalism are ever present with you during the exciting journey of adopting your next forever furry companion. I've just completed a foster of a mama and her seven babies. They were there for any concerns and or questions I had involving this enormous task. It's a big and important decision to adopt and what truly helps the most is finding the right facility to guide you the whole way. Milo foundation Point Richmond is that place. read more

We just found the dog of our dreams from Milo. The staff members were professional and responsive (quickly) throughout the process that included telling them what we wanted, visiting with a number of dogs in person, and getting the paperwork done expeditiously. We couldn't recommend them more heartily, and we urge any potential dog owner to get in touch with them: Rescue an abandoned dog rather than buying a pure bred for thousands!! read more

I didn't end up adopting a dog for reasons unrelated to Milo. Jess and the staff here are very knowledgable and kind. Seems like they really care about making sure dogs find good homes. read more

I'm completely devastated, me and my husband drove an hour to you look at dogs at Milo foundation. We have been looking for the right dog and absolutely fell in love with one, it was an instant connection. We have another dog, we definitely wanted them to meet before going further. The girl that was helping us out was super sweet, and assured me that she could put a pop-up on the account so no one could adopt the dog and we could come in the next day for the meet and greet. Me and my husband had work and asked if 4:00 pm was okay , or if we should try and cancel work and come early. She assured me that would be completely fine, and they could hold a dog until the end of next day. It was reassuring, because she even double checked with her superior , who also said in front of us, that they could keep the dog until the end of next day. The girl helping us out, asked if we like to go ahead and fill out paper work and pay for the dog or just wait until tomorrow. Since we had the option, I agreed on just waiting until the next day after our dogs meet and greet. The next day comes around, me, and my husband move our work schedules, load up our dog and drive an hour to Milo foundation. We arrived and knocked on the door,. We immediately let the worker whom opens the door that we're there to have a meet and greet with Pepper, to which she says "Pepper was adopted first thing this morning." My heart completely sank. I explained to her the situation, and she went to grab her Manager. After 10 minutes, the manager came out to talk to us. She apologized but honestly gaslit us, which infuriated me. We had met and talked to the manager the day prior, the sweet worker that helped us the day prior even let her know we were coming back in the next day to do a meet and greet with the dog The manager told us that there was no pop-up on the dog's account, however, I sat with the girl as she did it, and she even asked another manager for help. The manager then tells me I don't agree to hold a dog until 4:00pm, only 11am.. I wasn't quite sure why she said that, since they had said that the pup was adopted first thing that morning, so if we had come before 11 AM, we would most likely still be in that situation. She then said "you could have just not showed up".. However there I was , and had an application and phone number / email on file she could have reached me at. I was completely dumbfounded, and spoke my mind that this was so wrong and devastating. Instead of in a genuine apology, she told us you don't understand what we go through every day. She mentioned tons of dogs coming in everyday some dying and sometimes they make mistakes and and there are plenty of dogs here to adopt... i'm completely understanding of what they go through , it can be heartbreaking and I have so much respect for what they so, however I hate that she used that as an excuse instead of a apology. Someone's hard ships should never be an excuse for someone's mistake . We left and went home super devastated. If you adopt from the Milo foundation be very weary. I believe they're a great foundation and do so much good ,this situation comes down to the manager really needing to implement and communicate with her subordinates. I hope from this she learns and they're all on the same page from here on out. read more

The Milo Foundation is a truly wonderful organization. I have been blessed by two amazing pups (one 11 years ago, and one 2 months ago) that, if not for Milo, would not have made it past their 1st birthdays. And these are WONDERFUL animals!! Nobody fights harder for our four legged friends, than the Milo Foundation. If you are at all interested in rescuing, or if you can't rescue your own pet, financially contributing to the efforts of saving lives and finding forever homes, than I HIGHLY encourage you to learn more about the Milo Foundation. Follow them on Facebook, check out their website and read the many, many "Happy Endings" that you'll find posted there. As stated in previous posts, rescuing is never a 100% guarantee, and Milo does absolutely everything that can be done to provide shelter and necessary medical attention for their animals. They LOVE these animals...each and every one. My 13 year old Venus was adopted through a mobile adoption 11 years ago, and the Director of Milo STILL remembers her. They are all invested, heart and soul, in these beautiful animals and I am SO thankful for that, because I can't imagine how different my life would be if they hadn't rescued Venus and Mindy from harms way. I assume that if you are reading these reviews, you are an animal rescue supporter, and that is wonderful!! If we all do what we can to support wonderful organizations like The Milo Foundation, we can really make a difference!! read more

Milo Foundation - Venus and Mindy relaxing after an afternoon walk - Pet Adoption Near Me - Point Richmond, California