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.

We spent Valentine's Day at Cascade Trails in Joshua Tree from 2-4pm and it was truly the best…read moreexperience for both kids and adults. Being able to pet and feed the horses and other animals was such a special, hands-on experience - especially for my daughter and her cousin. The entire staff and volunteers during our time there were absolutely amazing! So kind, patient, and welcoming. You can genuinely tell how much they love and care for every single animal. The horses, the other animals, and even the sweet dogs roaming around were so well cared for and beyond loved. We forgot to bring carrots for the horses and grapes for the goats (don't forget that on your visit)!! It felt safe, personal, and so memorable. My daughter did not want to leave. Learned about the opportunity to camp with overnight stays. We will definitely be back. I'll be uploading more photos soon because this experience deserves to be shared!

We did a sunset ride with Julia and it was so fun! Neither of us had experience riding before and…read morewe both felt comfortable and safe the entire time! Everyone was very kind and helpful! Would 10/10 recommend for anyone trying to see more of Joshua Tree.

Great people great adoptions! I would highly recommend coming here to get your next fur baby!read more

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.

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.

This establishment is right outside of idylwild and was the highlight of our trip…read more These animals are so loved and well taken care of. I could see how equine therapy could aid in emotional regulation. The boy had the best time here. So grateful to Tony and Amara for giving us such a special experience. We will definitely come back.

Participated in the War Horse Creek two-day Veteran's workshop in July and had an amazing weekend!…read moreThe team did an amazing job... special kudos to Amara for doing so much for us all. It was such a fulfilling experience and we are looking forward to coming back to help volunteer regularly.

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.

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.

After Blaze helped me get two spay and neuter vouchers for my puppies, I was unable to make the…read morevet appointment due to snow storms in my area that prevented me from leaving the mountain. This resulted in the expiration of the vouchers I had received. When I called Blaze and explained what had happened, he went out of his way to again secure a new set of spay and neuter vouchers for my puppies, and also helped me get additional financial help from Actors and others to differ the cost of the surgeries. I just want to publicly thank you Blaze for your dedication to the cause of saving animals and helping people. I am very grateful for all the help and support you gave me, especially during the crisis in Crestline where I live. I am also thankful for the generosity of Actors and Other's who helped with unexpected additional costs do to one of my puppies having another health issue that was discovered during surgery. I highly recommend Hooks Home Bound Rescue because these people really care and are making a tremendous difference in both the lives of animals and people. God Bless you all!

The most resourceful, kindest, knowledgeable, and caring company I have ever had the pleasure of…read morereaching out to. I have two rescue pups that were in need of shots and care for getting fixed. Living on a mountain can have its downsides, especially when it comes to animal care and resources. I am so happy I found Hooks Homebound Resecue. They do all the work when it comes to the needs you have for your pets. From sponsors, pledges and certifications to get you help when it comes to surgical procedures. I had the pleasure of working with Blaze. Blaze is awesome and such a caring guy for dogs that he went above and beyond for my puppers. Once all the resources were established, everything went smoothly and affordable. If you are worried about breaking the bank when it comes to rescues well fear not, Hooks Homebound is literally to the rescue. This company lives up to their name! Cheers to everyone who was involved in getting the proper care and information. Highly recommended.