I've been coming to Save The Meow Meows for a while now, and honestly I think every time I go is a…read morebetter experience than the last! You can really tell how much attention, care, and work they put into giving their cats a good home. Every cat has to start somewhere, and STMM gives them a great environment to learn to socialize and adapt to not being in the dangerous situations that they were rescued from! I've watched many of their cats go from extremely anti-social to snuggly in their time with this organization. I have adopted two cats from them, and helped a roommate adopt one as well. They are extremely helpful and as long as you communicate, they give you a lot of grace throughout the adoption process! If you're not looking to adopt a cat, you're also just free to hang out and play with the kitties! I end up going just for a third space to do homework and stuff! They have snacks and drinks for sale that you can enjoy during your stay as well. They also have a ton of great goodies in the shop portion of the space, and you can even buy collars or accessories for the lounge cats to wear! Overall, I've never had a bad experience here. This place has been my escape when going through difficult times, and the staff are genuine people that will connect with you. I cannot recommend coming to this place enough!

I am heartbroken and deeply disappointed by my experience here. They don't care about what's best…read morefor the cats. I would've been happy to keep fostering if I knew that they were going to lie and betray me. I fostered Charlie and Lois, a brother-and-sister bonded pair, for two years. In all my years of fostering, I have never seen two cats more attached to each other. They slept together, comforted each other, groomed and were rarely apart. If Lois had to go to the vet without Charlie, he would become visibly distressed. The photos speak for themselves. Before they left my care, to go here I was assured over and over they would not be separated and I was extremely paranoid about it at first-but I trusted it in the end. I mean, I literally must have asked at least six times that they were going to be kept together and I HAVE IN WRITING they would NOT separate them. ...I would have NEVER had them go here if I knew this would have happened. I was also discouraged from visiting the first week which I now I find super suspicious. Despite that strong assurance, they were separated, and when I asked for them to be returned to me, my request was refused. THEY DIDNT EVEN TRY to get them adopted together!! Separating a bonded brother and sister was an unnecessary decision that ignored the bond these cats shared. I cannot imagine the stress and confusion Charlie and Lois may be experiencing after spending their entire lives together. And then look at the text message they sent me after going absolutely ballistic finding out that they didn't adopt them out together - telling me that they were not exhibiting any of the behaviors that I posted in the pictures. Ridiculous blatant lies. I am sharing my experience so others can make informed decisions. Based on what happened, I no longer have confidence in this organization or the commitments that were made to me. I also intend to pursue my legal options regarding this matter. Charlie and Lois deserve better. SHAME ON YOU ALL!

Wonderful, caring, helpful. Animals are so lucky to have such a dedicated person to be on their…read moreside. We are new residents in the pass. We looked everywhere for some place to take a kitten we rescued from the road in Beaumont. No one seemed to care, then we called Tender loving critters and met the most wonderful, caring person anyone could imaging. Thank you! Thank you! Thankyou!

We are so thankful to Ellen and also to the Animal Action League for their spay and neuter clinic…read moreat the Banning Community Center. They do so much to protect and improve our communities by offering these clinics to feral cats. They did a great job on the two kittens that we brought them and the kittens are healing quickly.

I went there today. November 4, 2025 to donate to the shelter as I adopted my dog BELLA Bumblebee…read more(as they used to call her there.) I met with Jennifer. There was another female employee there and a male employee who just smiled at me which was comforting. Jennifer was very patient, kind and understanding as I unloaded a big black garbage bag with Liz Claiborne huge bath sheets (unopened) so the dogs would have something to lay on, lots of sealed up food from Dr. Marty. Dr. Marty's Essential Blend and Tilly's Treasures as a food topper. I brought rope toys, stuffed animals and one of Bella's favorite unopened toy; a stuffed gator. I used to sing the song to her, "gator face, you've got the cutest little gator face, no one is ever going to take your place, gator face, You are my whole wide world, you are my cutest girl. Gator face, you are cutest girl around, you are my pretty girl you are my whole wide world you my pretty gator face! Yes, Jennifer I sung the song to you at the shelter and now and am put it in print! -LOL (Yes, I do have my marbles.) God Bless all of you. Many, many thanks for the nice welcoming. Sincerely, Lisa C. :-D

Rivi was just so helpful in helping me and my mom find a small animal and guinea pigs, just out of…read morethis world customer service. The dog cages still smells pretty bad tho but this place is definitely getting better!! You can tell rivi really cares about these animals it's very heartwarming.

This is best little shelter in the area! The staff are caring and friendly. Its a small rural low…read morebudget shelter and they pour their hearts and souls into it. I adopted the sweetest little terrier mix from them! When the time comes for my next dog i will be adopting it from this shelter.

We tried to adopt a dog from there today and when we were told we couldn't because we were housing…read moreanother dog for a friend that was unneutered. We were told we couldn't have her. And honestly I was heart broken but it's not what I was told it was how we were told. The woman that told us we couldn't have the dog had 0 empathy for us. She couldn't have cared less about how we felt being told we couldn't have a dog due to us housing another dog for our friend for a month. The woman we talked to should have some level of care especially working for an animal shelter where we were trying to adopt. But the morals I guess draws the line at unneutered dogs and not euthanasia on innocent dogs but okay. Maybe if she treated us with a little compassion and less of an attitude of I don't care then maybe I would have better things to say. But do better.

If you're looking to adopt (or foster), please don't overlook Desert Humane Society. This shelter…read moreneeds more visibility and community support. We adopted our new dog Jet here and had a positive experience overall. Everyone we met was kind, and it was clear the staff genuinely cares about the animals despite limited resources. Jet was clean when we met him and appears to be in great health. We also appreciated how understanding the adoption coordinator was about allowing a proper meet and greet with our senior dog Gus (15 years old, 14 pounds, and very dog selective), which helped us feel confident in the match. This shelter is very full and many dogs have been waiting a long time (6 months to 2 years). Compared to shelters that get more attention and donations, this location in Desert Hot Springs is less visible and easy to miss, and many dogs are housed outdoors in extreme desert conditions. We only met Jet because we came back multiple times and asked for a full tour. I understand it can be stressful for the dogs, but the reality is many won't be seen otherwise. Jet was not what we planned to adopt (we originally came looking for a small female), but he's a calm 50 pound sweetheart and we couldn't be happier. If you're considering adopting, take your time, ask questions, and ask to see all available dogs. And if you're not in a position to adopt right now, please consider donating or volunteering, this place truly needs it. We actually started donating ourselves after visiting because the need is obvious.

We went here to look for a companion for my father who was seriously looking. We were met at the…read moregate by a person who seemed to have a bit of an attitude. She told us that we had to fill out an application and get approved prior to even looking at any of the animals. In today's age of identity theft they want all my information before I even know if there is a match? I don't think so... I am sure they are just data mining personal information so they can add me to a list to solicit me for money for years to come *without consent* which is very shady IMO! Needless to say, we left and found a wonderful addition to our family elsewhere.

What a great group of people doing everything necessary to ensure these animals are loved, fed and…read moreplaced in a good home. Will continue to support smaller rescues such as these as they are "boots on the ground" animal lovers ready to help the animals in need. Great place to bring extra, food, toys, leashes etc. Great place, great people, great animals. Thanks for helping the animals ‍

Wow, what to say about PRC!!! First Christine is a down to earth hardworking dog loving woman. She…read morehas built a piece of heaven for these rescue dogs. Dogs that are dumped or pulled from shelters are brought into the pet rescue center, rehabilitated of necessary, receive training in basic obedience and agility as well as spay/neuter, vaccines, microchipping, and a veterinary exam. The rescue ensures the right for for both dog and owner and on multiple occasions the director has said I know you want her but this is who you need and avoided a placement that would have caused frustration for all involved. She ensures that if a dog is found every attempt is made to reconnect it with it family even when the family is sadly unappreciative of this. They have training classes to fundraise for the rescue and would love more volunteers :) I find visiting this place to be zen as I am sure the dogs do also.

Lori and all the trainers are gentle and patient. My Malinois LOVES going to classesread more

I have used Dream Dogs for both daycare, boarding and swim classes. In every instance Lori has gone…read morefar beyond my expectations and hopes. I send anyone who is looking for any classes or boarding. The dogs LOVE this place!