We waited to get the newest furmember of the family at Bow Wows 2018! #Punkin was so needed in our…read morelives after having to say goodbye to my #JustJack It's been perfection since moment one. Watching this little evolve, and come out of her scared place has been a joy to experience. Forever thankful. Vanessa B Past BW&M board member and forever fan I'd still rather see it at the lake where the parking is so much better for attendees

Paws down, the BEST doggie fair we've attended! So many…read morebooths. Lots of vendors handing out samples. Shows & contests. Food trucks. Lots of dogs & cats available for adoption (ONLY $30!!! AND, they come already micro-chipped & spayed/neutered.) No admission or parking fees. We've been to a lot (check my "Dog Friendly Adventures" list) and for a spur-of-the-moment decision to attend, this was a really good experience for us & our little Ruxin. Venue's great at William S. Hart Park. Grassy & shady. Accessible restrooms. Parking wasn't a problem since we came early. Found a public lot 2 blocks away. Our Ruxin is apparently tired of his current dog food so we wanted to pick up some samples to see if he'd show interest in something new. Came home with all kinds of food & treats. The various vendors were great about explaining their products & letting us know where we can buy them locally or online. We pup-sit our son's Corgis often and these samples will be shared with them. One of them has a really fussy tummy & most of the samples are organic. Several veterinary offices also had booths there if you live locally & want to meet the staff. There was a shots clinics also which had a long line. Someone told us the various shots were low-cost or possibly free. There's also pet-themed art & crafts being sold. I bought some dog toys at very reasonable prices. We seriously considered adopting another JackChi, but Ruxin was being a weenie. He wasn't being nice to the other dog at all. Additional notes: Dogs must be well-behaved and on leash. Please bring poop bags. Small dogs should be carried or in a stroller. It got crowded very quickly. Our lil' guy got his tail stepped on, so the hubby carried him for the rest of our stay. There's donation boxes situated here and there. The donations help to keep this festival free for all of us. We had a great time and will definitely want to come back next year.

Loved working with these folks. They were patient and throughout. They understood the personality…read moreand needs of their pups and do a lot for their health and welfare. Would recommend!

Here comes a 5 star review if there ever was one! Our beloved dog had to be put down around 6…read moremonths ago. Had no interest in a replacement for her until we thought more and more about it. My wife and I have so much love for each other, we needed to share that with another dog! After all, a house with no dog is no home! We thought about getting a nice puppy, but then thought about saving a shelter dog, and that seemed like the thing we wanted to do now. Enter Robert and Yana. Saw a pure white Maltese online at their rescue that we thought could be a candidate. Drove over there and there were at least 50 dogs there, horses, and all kinds of animals! The Maltese, named Coco, as it turns out, had been a stud for making puppies at a puppy mill. Never got any love or attention. Was treated badly. Owner had actually cut his ears (still can't figure out what that nut was thinking!) He was then abandoned, chained under a house and left for dead in the hot Lancaster sun for months as he deteriorated, his fur became terribly matted, he lost almost all his teeth. Nearby people threw him scraps once in a while, but nobody cared to save him. Then somehow Robert and Yana found about this and drove out there to try to do it themselves! But Coco wouldn't come to them. They tried treats, and everything, but he wouldn't come to anyone. He was a wild dog. Then Robert thought! He brought a female dog to entice Coco, and just like that, he came out to do his life-long duty, when they grabbed him. He has had a lot of health issues, as mentioned, and a bad ear infection to boot. A lot of these things were addressed by Rob and Yana. These Incredible people do God's work, I'm telling you! I was so amazed at how they devote their lives to saving precious fur-babies like they do! We decided this dog was for us! A challenge to be sure for me, but I've always been good at teaching dogs tricks, etc. Coco is a bit rough around the edges, of course, but I feel confidant as he makes strides learning and most importantly enjoying life, with ALL the love for him and him alone! To get puppy-chinos from Starbucks, go on long walks, given the best food, doggy parks, having his own people to lay on their laps.We've had Coco for three weeks now, and you wouldn't believe the changes in him! (and how fast he has become spoiled!) Our hearts feel SO good knowing the good life we will provide him with, no matter how long he has with us in this world and we feel so good for HIM! He comes when called, is learning how to 'sit' and 'sit up', and is very loving! He is very sensitive personality. I can't imagine him being this way and still surviving everything he was up against. Robert is the nicest guy! A great guy! They set me up with all kinds of stuff. Food, treats, some medicines, and everything we needed to know about him. Leash, collar, harness, and this is just the beginning!,They care so much about what they're doing you can't help but get sucked in! Yana is such a hard worker too. Just super loving, caring, knowledgable folks! They went out of their way to help us out every way they could, and no we have a happy, sweet baby that's all ours! I don't know who got the better end of the deal! Him, or us! Thank you SO much Robert and Yana! Wishing you guys the BEST of everything in life. You deserve it!

Such a special place. Friendly staff shared with us about the back story for each animal and how…read morethey are lovingly looked after. So happy someplace like Gentle Barn exists!!! Nothing like hugging a cow or giving a chicken a massage to brighten your day.

Great place for kids and adults alike. The animals are amazingly chill. Each animal is assigned a…read moreperson who will give you more information about them. You can spend as much time as you want at each area. We stayed about two and a half hours and were able to spend all the time we wanted at each area. I would suggest taking the 10a slot if possible or you may have to park a bit away from the entrance. I would also go either in spring or fall to avoid the heat. Otherwise, enjoy hugging a cow.

The animal control receptionist made me feel comfortable talking about my past away dog. Thank you…read morefor being completely understanding and supportive when handing my families case. We will be back for rabie shots for my dogs and for the renewal for my cat.

One of the male workers that was in the office today Friday 5/22/26 that closed the office, doesn't…read moreknow how to do his job. I brought in a stray cat to surrender, since they told me I can there. Then in the end tells me, I can't and says I can dump her anywhere since it's not a crime since it's wildlife. Even though California Penal Code Section 597s says it's a misdemeanor to abandon feral or stray cats!!! I'll be coming back tmr to surrender the stray cat and hopefully talk to the manager!!!

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.

I'm so happy I stumbled on Paws for Life. I'd done a lot of research on rescues in LA, and this one…read morestood out to me for their mission and programs. I applied for a dog and was called the very next morning to go see him. I ended up taking him home the same day! I was surprised at how clean and nice the facilities are, especially since they have so many dogs. The dogs are really taken care of, and every single staff member I interacted with was helpful and kind. They answered all of my questions and gave me a lot of advice since it's my first time owning a dog, let alone a puppy. I was able to text and call them with questions after I brought him home too. Their free training sessions are a huge benefit. I've already had a one on one (they offer group sessions too), and it helped my puppy make a lot of progress with jumping and leash pulling. They're really called paws for LIFE for a reason--they care about making sure it's a good fit both for the human and the dog. If you find it's not a good fit, they're happy to take the dog back, which I think is a great policy.

Alex at the front desk was very polite and sympathetic when I came in to report one of the pit…read morebulls from Paws for Life bit my daughter. It just came up behind my daughter and bit her on the arm while we were at Brand Park. My daughter required three stitches at the hospital, but thank God nothing worse happened. A shelter volunteer, Beth, was walking the dog at the time. After the incident Beth blamed my daughter for reaching her hand out toward the dog (she didn't even see the dog coming up behind her!), rather than taking responsibility for having a vicious animal on a public sidewalk. At the front desk they did say that because of this incident that dog would now never be adopted out, so that gives some comfort.

picked up a chocolate brown labrador from them. great dog…read more!! its healthy, playfull and not to mention its also a pure akc labrador. papers and all. people were very knowledgeable, friendly and professional !!

Is there anything sadder than an animal shelter? So many unwanted dogs and cats waiting for their…read moreforever homes in small cages which are entirely outdoors. You want to rescue them all but you can't. All you can do is spread some love around the cages and, if the stars align, get to take a new family member home. They do what they can at this City of LA shelter in Chatsworth. It's totally overbooked with dogs who would much rather be lounging on your rug at home. By some crazy coincidence, someone had turned in a Korean Jindo, which was the breed I had in mind. Our amazing attendant got "James" out of the cage and into one of the large meet-and-greet areas. While it's tough to bond with 50 other dogs barking their heads off, I knew it was a match. All dogs must be neutered/spayed before they can leave the animal shelter. Because James had already been fixed, there was nothing to do but pay the fee and invite him into the Lambo. At this time (February 2026), fees are halved to reduce overcrowding, so my total cost for James, including being up to date on rabies and all vaccines and micro-chipping, was $51. What I like a lot is that the shelter provides you with detailed notes taken by staff and volunteers who have interacted with your pet. Though James had only been at the shelter for about five weeks, there were plenty of comments (friendly, warms up after a few minutes, not a barker) which gave me some extra confidence. Check out the shelter for your new family member soon!

I had a very unpleasant experience at this animal shelter and I feel the supervisor Troy handled…read morethe situation in a very unprofessional way. About two weeks ago I took in a large dog because the previous owner was going to take him to the shelter and I felt bad for the dog. I wanted to try to keep him, but after keeping him for a short time I noticed the dog was becoming aggressive toward my wife and my kids. I have small children at home and I cannot take risks when it comes to their safety, so I decided the responsible thing to do was to bring the dog to the shelter since I could not keep him and I could not find anyone who could safely take him. When I arrived, the supervisor Troy came outside and immediately had a rude attitude. Instead of trying to help, she started questioning me in a way that felt more like an interrogation than a normal conversation. She kept asking why I had my wife's ID with me, how the dog knows me, and why I was bringing the dog there. I understand staff may need to ask questions, but the way she spoke was disrespectful and unnecessary. I explained that I live in the 91344 area and that the dog was not safe around my family, but she kept arguing and acting like I was doing something wrong. In the end, she refused to take the dog, which made no sense to me because this is exactly what animal shelters are for. People come there when they cannot safely keep an animal. What bothered me the most is that she is a supervisor. If a supervisor behaves this way, it gives a very bad impression of the whole place. People who come to a shelter are already stressed, and the staff should treat them with respect, not attitude. I tried to do the right thing by bringing the dog to the shelter instead of abandoning him somewhere, and I left feeling frustrated and disappointed. This was not the kind of experience I expected from a city animal shelter. I hope management looks into this, because situations like this should be handled much more professionally

Wonderful animal sanctuary. It's so nice to see the beautiful goats pigs horses cows ... that…read moreare rescued by this nurturing organization. Only open Sunday's from 10am-2pm so plan ahead.

I absolutely love the Kindred Spirits Care Farm. I've been to some amazing events here. The owners…read moreare very kind, and I had an amazing time interacting with all the beautiful animals. Such a beautiful, peaceful place and looking forward to coming back soon!

Zero stars!! AVOID AVOID AVOID!! Any negative review is all they truly deserve and any favorable…read morereview is most likely fake or one of the employees posing as a happy customer. Yes I was rejected from adopting a cat because I had a 9-5 day job. When I calmly replied that I didn't agree with their process and felt it unfair- they wrote back a few times in a most unprofessional (and, honestly, nasty) manner. They are more likely a scam than to be trusted. Trust me!

Awful response time (if any) and ask you to fill out this hour-long form just to deny you because…read moreyou work a 9-5. Apparently being away from the cat for 8 hours is nearly close to abuse according to this company. I have my doubts about the legitimacy of this place and would like to pose this question: How on earth am I supposed to afford a luxurious life for my cat if I don't go to work? I don't recommend this place to anyone. They're clearly incompetent.