Mutts and Moms

(748 reviews)

Pip was so much help with my two lost dogs,!blue and Lucy. She was very kind and friendly as was…read moreall accompanying staff. I am not tech savvy and was helped out.

My wife and I were looking to add to our growing family (bearded dragon and Aussie mix rescue) in…read moreefforts to provide additional companionship for our Aussie as we just moved into our new home and no longer have neighboring dogs. This was our first time here as previously, we rescued our Aussie from the Love Joy Foundation in Inglewood. Initial impressions were that the staff took immense pride in their job and that the animals were very well cared for. The neat and organized board of visuals of the the up-for-adoption pets (dogs / cats / critters) was a unique touch I had never seen at another shelter. As the person in the relationship who has never owned a cat, I felt as though I was at a huge disadvantage in both advocating on behalf of our Aussie but also facilitating a compatible future partner in crime. Given that we were understandably unable to facilitate a meet and greet with both pets, I am very appreiciative of Christine, who helped us as she was both incredibly kind and patient with me, taking the time to provide thoughtful answers to all the questions and concerns I had. it was very reassuring being able to lean into Christine.

United Hope For Animals

4.0

(11 reviews)

I've been volunteering with United Hope for Animals for about a year now and have had many positive…read moreexperiences. Rescuing animals is not for the faint of heart, and comes with a lot of dirt, heartache and possibility of illness. Fortunately, the people who run the group are willing to overlook all the obstacles and still help the poor creatures who desperately need them. I have helped them photograph dogs, worked adoption events, fostered dogs and am now fostering cats, and know that the good this organization does far outweighs any negatives. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who wants to volunteer, but this type of work requires a lot of strength and determination to help those who need it most. The joy of helping saving a life is the best feeling in the world.

I have been volunteering for UHA for almost three years now, and I can't imagine why I haven't been…read moredoing it longer. I was "recruited" into the group after I witnessed a weekend glamour shot day while I was walking dogs at the Baldwin Park Shelter. Volunteering with UHA fulfills a part of me that had been unfulfilled since I had my first pet fish. I am surrounded by people who love animals as much as me, who don't mind having extended discussions concerning potty training, dog behavior, cuteness levels, and types of poop. I feel important, I feel accomplished, I feel like I have people to turn to if I'm having trouble. UHA's main concern is the individual, whether it's the animal or the person. It isn't about numbers, it isn't about politics. It's about finding the best home for one animal, the best fit for the owner. I couldn't imagine a more amazing, selfless, and helpful set of people and animal rescuers. They've made a difference in countless animals' lives, countless owners' lives, and definitely, in my own life. If you're looking to adopt a new fur baby, or just need some help or information, UHA is your rescue!

Covenant Cat Rescue

(3 reviews)

I found this rescue on Yelp, and then I checked out their website! A friend of mine, located in…read moreBellflower, needed assistance, when he woke up to a surprise and found a momma cat that gave birth to 6 kittens, yesterday morning. The cat is a neighborhood kitty, and was a total sweetheart. I reached out to this cat rescue through text, and they responded in a quick manner. I gave them my friend's information, and they reached out to him to offer assistance. I realize how busy cat rescues can be, but I'm very grateful to Covenant Cat Rescue for their swift response. Overall, I'm super impressed with them! Please consider giving them some love and support for what they do! Check out their website. They are very resourceful, friendly, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about their compassion for cats! Incredibly grateful to this cat rescue!!!! Beyond 5 Stars! They have hearts!!! Thank you!!!!

After reaching out to many many many cat rescue organizations, Covenant Cat Rescue was the only one…read moreto come through! The volunteers are so compassionate and knowledgeable. They were able to catch the five kittens in backyard within a few hours- and we now have plans to TNR mom and dad. THANK YOU COVENANT CAT RESCUE.

Downtown Dog Rescue

DDR, like other volunteer rescue non-profits, saves lives. My recommendation to those who value…read morethat result but disapprove of the way a certain organization accomplishes it is that they create a rescue group that does it "right." Of course doing so will require a significant investment of time and effort and money and love - and hassle, part of which will unkind reviews from "armchair rescuers." Full disclosure: I am a longtime volunteer with a different 501(3)c rescue, one with policies and practices which differ greatly from DDR's. However, over the past 3 years I've adopted two dogs from Downtown Dog Rescue, senior pits whose lives were saved by that organization. So I guess I'm prejudiced.

We adopted two dogs from them. We couldn't say enough about the founder Lori Weise. She is a true…read moreangel for these furry babies!!!!! She has such a great team too!!!! If any one gets a chance, read the book.... Rethinking Rescue by Carol Mithers then you can truly understand how hard Lori is helping our furry babies and their owners!!! PLEASE NEUTER/SPAYED!!!

National Cat Protection Society

4.6

(33 reviews)

Stopped in on National Pet Day to bring a new cat tree, toys, & a pineapple bed. Super friendly…read morestaff. Place is clean & cats are happy. They take owner surrenders only. They're one of the oldest rescues in California.

I haven't personally had to use Nat cat Protection Society for any personal kitties, but I have…read morebeen to the facility and talked with staff and can tell you that this is a top-notch Cat Rescue place! The level of care provided to kitties at national Cat protection society is just amazing! The detail in which the have to cater to each cat is amazing! Their programs are also outstanding especially the one involving educating children! Please take the time to go and see this place! ‍ 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!

Wagging Dog Rescue

4.0

On Instagram you suggested that one of the dogs was going to be put down and to please make a…read moredonation to try and save the rest of them. We have rescued and fostered 25 dogs and 32 cats. I'm living on social security and don't receive any funds to take care of those animals and I am offended that you would suggest one of the dogs is going to be put down so donate to save lives of the others instead of focusing all the great things that you do which is reflected in the reviews of people who have worked with you. Very disappointed.

I adopted my new girl Shelby from Wagging Dog rescue a little over three weeks ago at a pet…read moreadoption event in Encinitas. It appears that they have dedicated foster parents who help transition these pups from shelter life to permanent placement in their forever homes. They were very honest with us about the dog we were adopting struggles with timidness and fear. They sent someone to do a home visit and we had to do an initial foster to adopt agreement for 2 weeks. If all worked out fine for both Shelby and our family then we were cleared to adopt. Which we did last Thursday. Shelby has had all her initial shots, was spayed and treated for fleas when we adopted her. All we needed to do was provide the love. Done. I would highly recommend Wagging Dog Rescue to anyone who is considering adopting a new member of their family.

Furry Canines Rescue

3.8

(51 reviews)

Rose and Pryssla are soooo extremely caring. We rescued a Jack Russell wire hair terrier 9 months…read moreold . He now is a year and he is just precious. Rose was so knowledgeable. We now board our Scruffy with Rose and he is like member of their family. I read some previous reviews now and as far as the questions Rose asked...she was mild compared to other rescues. She spoke to me on the phone --none of this hiding behind texting. All of her advice was correct re our sweet dog. Thank you Furry Canine Rescue!!

Lady who I spoke with on the phone was extremely rude and disrespectful, I had called to ask if you…read morecould take a dog home for a day to see if their the right fit for our family and she immediately told me that was stupid. She said if you wanted to see the dog you could go there and that's it, I can understand if it's policy that they can't do that however there was ab ZERO need for the rudeness from my one simple question, would suggest a new receptionist.

Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue

(105 reviews)

Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue is a truly life-saving organization with a heart of gold!! Their mission…read moreto rescue dogs on the brink of euthanasia and place them in loving forever homes is nothing short of heroic. Volunteers, you are the heart and soul of this foundation--compassionate, dedicated, and tireless in your efforts!!! XOXO Whether you're looking to adopt, foster, or get involved, Ace of Hearts offers meaningful volunteer opportunities that genuinely make a difference. Supporting them means giving a second chance to dogs who deserve a lifetime of love.

I feel the need to share my dissatisfaction and poor treatment by this rescue. In the end one of…read morethe dogs I tried to adopt was harmed, in addition to me and my son because of how they mishandled everything. It was only 48 hours before getting this dog that the foster parent, not the rescue, informed me she had a prolapse rectum. The shelter didn't even know. Outside of being told she had a small cataract in her left eye, was told nothing else was wrong. In fact, the owner said she was "perfect.". This dog had dental disease, severe scarring in both ears and eyes to where she had limited vision and hearing. She was not potty trained at all. She was also severely underweight and could not handle a walk more than about four houses down my street. I agreed to take her with the understanding she would get the prolapse surgery after I got her, paid for by the shelter. The owner continued to disagree with every vet that saw her to talk about the surgery. No vet wanted to operate on her because she was malnourished and it was unclear why she was not able to gain any weight. All three vets said she should go on a hydrolyzed protein diet. The owner of the shelter refused stating the only food I could feed her was farmers dog. Finally after two months, the owner said I could put her on hydrolyzed protein food and she started gaining some weight. She had to get an ultrasound before the hospital would agree to do the surgery at that point. It took six weeks for the shelter to connect with the hospital that did the ultrasound to talk about next steps for the surgery. By that point I had had this dog for over three months and was dealing with all of the stuff I mentioned above. Because of all that at some point, I decided I could not do it anymore. It was a very painful decision to make and the shelter, made it extremely hard for me in the end. They were difficult to communicate with. I agreed to just fly her back to LA myself and the plan then changed three different times. They said they would come get her on a certain day, then changed it to another day then I said I would just bring her like I had planned then they asked me to keep her until they could find a place for her even though they said they had a place for her to go. Long story short it was extremely hard. I will put pictures of the texts from the owner in the end, who told me to literally stop complaining. The amount of time and money I spent out of my own pocket on this dog was significant. I thought at least an apology would be given, when I asked for one, the worker at the shelter stayed silent on the phone. And then the owner told me to stop complaining as you can see in the text photos. I share this to warn other people about what you might go through if you try to adopt a dog through them.

Pasadena Humane

(748 reviews)

Pip was so much help with my two lost dogs,!blue and Lucy. She was very kind and friendly as was…read moreall accompanying staff. I am not tech savvy and was helped out.

Exotic Animal Veterinary Center

4.0

(290 reviews)

I had to make the unfortunate decision to euthanize my pet after finding out she was dealing with…read morean acute illness. Kim, the med tech that helped us was extremely patient and treated my pet with kindness and care. She is now the only med tech I want to work with my surviving highly anxious bunny as she is always patient with him. You can see her experience through the way she handles him with ease through procedures. Thank you Kim for being great at what you do!

Dr. Zieve killed my hamster. AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT…read morePUT THAT HEINOUS DEMON OF A NURSE - the one with the Spanish accent- INTO ANY ROOM WHERE SOMEONE IS GRIEVING THEIR PET EVER AGAIN These two people lack professionalism and tarnish the name and reputation of this business. I cannot recommend ANYONE go here as long as these two people are here. Dr. Zieve needs to take "small mammals" off her list of creatures she treats. She knew absolutely nothing about hamsters and yet pretended she knew more than me and even argued with me about what I knew to be true. We came in after my Syrian hamster hadn't come out of his burrow for two days. We got an emergency appointment for $230 and they for some god forsaken reason assigned Dr. Zieve and her team to my case. My first immediate red flags that I wish I listened to were that after examining him she came in talking about the two spots on his sides telling me how she thought they were cancerous masses and wanted us to test them for a couple hundred dollars. WHEN IS CANCER EVER SYMMETRICAL?? I then proceeded to tell her that those were his SCENT GLANDS and she ARGUED with me saying that no his scent glands were in a different spot. IT TAKES ONE QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH TO KNOW THAT THESE ARE TYPICAL SYRIAN HAMSTER SCENT GLANDS. After that she also said she was concerned that he had a heart problem because she heard clicking. He MAKES those sounds whenever he's handled because he is VOCALIZING his ANNOYANCE. I knew that the clicking she heard was probably just that so once again we did not pay $425 for an X-ray of his heart. The next thing she said was that he had discharge coming from his penis. I never saw any discharge there, but we thought maybe she looked in deeper and we agreed to put him on antibiotics and painkillers, as well as start syringe feeding him. They also gave him an IV for $75. He was struggling with his feedings and looked like he was in pain after. We brought him in for his check up and told them everything that was going on and they told us to increase his feeding. Even though I had told them it was hurting his stomach. They also still wanted to biopsy his "cancerous masses" we told them to please look at his penis again to check if the antibiotics were even doing anything and they didn't bother, they just gave us a new painkiller that wouldn't bother his stomach as much as they thought that was why he was having pain even though he was still showing these signs after we stopped giving him the painkiller. He continued to lose weight and we found a lump on his face after he had lost a significant amount of hair and thought we finally found the cause. We scheduled an appointment, this time with Dr. Kanfer as we found from their virus of a website (by the way their website acts as a virus, don't open it. we managed to get information about the doctors out of it through breaking down the code for it) that she was the only one specialized in rodents and abscesses. Dr. Kanfer could immediately tell what was going on. I felt like he was FINALLY looked at properly. But it was too late. Dr. Kanfer didn't want to do a bunch of unnecessary tests like Dr. Zieve did which I was grateful for. We did an ultrasound for $105 and they found a tumor but he started gasping for air and they put him on oxygen. He passed after an hour. After grieving him for awhile the nurse with the Spanish accent came in and left the door wide open. We asked for paw prints to be taken and she picked him up like he was some object and used way too much force on his paws, it looked like she was crushing him and the prints didn't even come out good. She then put him in his "coffin" (as the very nice receptionist called it) and shoved it to us like it was some package, saying "here's your box". Very cold and matter of factly. She lacked so much empathy and professionalism that is required of this job she should honestly be fired. Thank you Dr. Kanfer and the team that helped on the last day. F everyone else. The one star is for Dr. Kanfer who I would give five to.

Wes's Pets & Feeds

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(147 reviews)

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Awesome amazing Customer service!!! Very knowledgeable! Been coming here for YEARS! Come here for…read moreall your pets needs!

Need bird food, but don't want to pay retail to feed the flock? Come to Wes's!…read more We feed the outdoor birds and enjoy getting a variety to see what wild birds will show up. It's a little luxury to enjoy the outdoor space at home. Wes's has a great assortment at a fair price! The ship is well laid out and it's fun to browse and pick up the baby chicks for a cuddle!

Fine Feathered Friends Foundation

(86 reviews)

Earlier this week, I found a little budgie in my backyard. Having no experience caring for birds, I…read morefelt overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, but I was incredibly grateful to find the Fine Feathered Friends Foundation. Marie was a pleasure to work with. She is kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate, and she welcomed my found bird with open arms. It gave me great peace of mind knowing the budgie was in such capable hands. It's wonderful to know that there is an organization like this for bird rescues and emergencies. Thank you, Marie, for all that you do!

I found Fine Feathered Friends on Facebook. Our 9 year old cockatiel was in need of a friend…read more Rather than purchase from a breeder or off a big-box store, my family wanted to adopt. We adopted our two other birds from local fosters and non-profits. After texting the number of the organization, I was immediately in touch with Marie, sweetest person-ever! We coordinated a date and time to come by and see the available cockatiels ready for adoption. I brought my partner and daughter along. As we got a review of the birds, Marie's hyacinth macaw Howard came over to greet us. Such a handsome, boy! We landed in adopting out a young male cockatiel (likely to be 1 year old due to the pearls still visible in his feathers) named "Patrick". He'd been saved from the elements, rescued after being dropped from the sky by a crow. Marie helped get him back in tip top shape, provided me the labs for his current health state (healthy!) and his DNA sexed paperwork. I appreciated the level of care and service Marie provided. She was professional, detailed, and super accommodating. I really loved her level of attention to understanding each and every bird's quirks, preferences, and history. Before we left, Marie provided a bit of food, snacks, and helped us pick a few perches and toys that "Patrick" would be happy with from his current cage. I was very grateful to be able to donate towards the foundation through Venmo. They also do cash or check, or Zelle. The feel the contribution/donation fee is minuscule compared to the value you give back to new member(s) of your flock. I understand only time will heal him from the trauma of his ordeal. We hope the love, care, and patience, our family can provide him with the right environment to help him heal at his own pace. If you're ever looking to adopt a bird in need, look no further than Fine Feathered Friends. Marie is wonderful and so dedicated, and it shows!

Tail Town

4.8

(100 reviews)

This is an amazing facility with amazing people running it. I have experienced many cat rescue…read moreplaces and Tail Town is, by far, the best I've ever seen. The of the cats in their care seem extremely happy and healthy. I adopted a cat from them last year and it was a wonderful experience.

My friend and I did the meow paint night recently so this review is mainly about that. The location…read moreis a bit easy to miss on a busier street but we found parking on a cross street. We arrived at 6pm when the event was supposed to start and person out front said they were still setting up and would be starting soon. They let us in the main area where the cats were a few minutes later but apparently they meant they were BARELY starting to set up. We had to awkwardly maneuver and wait around while they were getting tables and chairs set up and then we didn't get started til 645 which is pretty bad when your event is advertised as starting at 6. It was nice to walk around to see and pet the cats but that was not the primary point of the visit. What made this a pretty poor experience was the instructor and lack of organization. I've been to other paint events and you usually know what the inspo is ahead of time and the paint palette is provided with all the colors and right amounts you would need. They passed around the inspo pic and we had to wait while it was going around the room to take a picture and then we had to go up front to pick our own colors. The brushes were so overused and limp, floppy, and just in bad shape. The instructor said maybe 3 sentences to say she was going to outline the cat but there was no guidance whatsoever around how to shade, how to outline, how to do anything. It was not beginner friendly whatsoever and I think most of us were literally just winging it. The instructor also did not walk around the room or offer any assistance, feedback or help. I could tell some others were over painting and just got up to play with the cats. The concept is great but execution kind of failed. I'm sure they're not a trained paint instructor and maybe an employer or volunteer who likes to paint but that doesn't make for a good experience. We expected to have direction and instruction to paint. So essentially we paid $40 to be around cats and maybe $5-$10 worth of materials. Definitely would not recommend this event.

Love Always Sanctuary

I celebrated my birthday here tonight and couldn't have picked a better place. The food was…read morefantastic - creative, flavorful plant-based dishes. We seriously would have bought a case of the dressing and vegan butter. But what made it really special was the peaceful energy of being around the rescued animals and seeing how content they are, not to mention the beautiful golden hills behind us. The entire experience felt calming and purposeful in a way that's hard to describe. The team clearly care deeply about what they're doing, and that energy is contagious. Whether you're vegan, just curious about plant-based food, or want to support a good cause, this place is very worth checking out. Nothing could beat this experience. Thank you Tamir & Nickie

If you are going through a rough time, or grieving a pet, or just love animals, please come here…read more My visit here helped me so much while grieving my pet chicken. The atmosphere was magical and healing. Paula was super welcoming. I sat in the coop while happy music played and cuddled with the chickens. One of them even walked right into my lap. I can't recommend Love Always Sanctuary enough!

Burbank Animal Shelter

3.8

(159 reviews)

We adopted a dog from the shelter, and she is the sweetest little girl we could have ever hoped…read morefor. Thank you so much to the shelter for the quick help and smooth paperwork process. The total cost was only $48. She has been renamed Luna, and she is now a full and beloved member of our family.We always together sleep, cooking, go to store and always she fallow me my sweetheart We absolutely adore her to the moon and back

I adopted 3 family members (2 kitties & 1 huge puppy full of energy, who already destroyed the…read morebackyard). I love them all and this place was very straightforward.

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society

(272 reviews)

Had a 30 lb iams kibble for large breed and a bag of dental treats. My dogs are daschunds so I…read morewanted to donate it. Did my research and called ahead to see if they were accepting donations. A lovely women answered the phone and was very pleasant to talk to. I came in and dropped it off and they were very grateful. Even asked if I needed help. The front office was clean and organized. I didn't go to the back to see the animals because if I did, I would have rescued another pet. Don't shop, please adopt!

I thought this facility was here to help assist with animals! Found a cat in the street and called…read moreSGHS and was told that I needed to call Baldwin park humane society, Baldwin park said to take the cat there and they should take it. Welp they didn't.... I was told to put the cat back where I found it. So unhelpful and cruel.

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Carmen E.

11 years ago

Evil people with evil intentions. Anyone can adopt pets from any store. from other reviews it seems very common than you can get a dog from any adoption center. but when the pet is in a good home, and you still want to rip it from the family, that is what makes you evil read more

CMarie F.

11 years ago

Self righteous and controlling. Did not make any effort to help. I later found a wonderful dog. Personally, I don't trust people who treat dogs badly, but nor do I trust people who treat people badly. And I don't trust this organization. read more

Rod D.

9 years ago

I feel sorry for the dogs. These ladies make it si hard for you to adopt, it's a joke.

Charles R.

9 years ago

Not terribly friendly on the phone or as an organization.

Susie O.

9 years ago

One word: rude

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Saving K9 Lives Plus

(17 reviews)

So completely disappointed in Saving K9 Lives -- my husband Ryan (review below) and I attempted to…read moreadopt a senior dog from this rescue for the past week. The owner had us jump through several rounds of hoops/interviews/aspects of the application process, only to visit our home yesterday and decide our neighborhood (note: not us, not our actual home specifically, but the neighborhood itself) wasn't appropriate for an adoption. (Worth noting - our address was included on the initial adoption form...) The owner (Jasmin) did not even have the decency to even call us to confirm we weren't accepted to adopt the dog, but instead posts a Facebook picture immediately after leaving our home, saying that the dog is available. I followed up with her via email today, and received the below in response. How does how other owners care (or don't care) for their pets have any impact at all on my abilities as a potential pet owner? No idea... "I am so sorry about yesterday. I was ready to adopt Eloise to you. It is the neighborhood that concerns me. My rescue friend adopted a dog to someone who paid a lot of money ($450) for the dog in the same neighborhood. The dog was hit by a car and dumped at North Central Shelter. My rescue friend got the dog back and had to pay a lot of medical bills as he had a broken leg. After I left, there was a chihuahua with out any collar walking down the street. I mention that the final adoption is determined on the home check as photos let me know if we should continue on. I feel that you would be great adopters, but I will not adopt to the neighborhood.." Sitting here heartbroken, and disappointed that despite being great dog owners (which she even concedes to in her note) we're still being discriminated against. Hollywood and city residents, please do not apply I guess... http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/East-Hollywood-woman-heartbroken-dog-adoption-application-is-denied-after-rescue-group-founder-deems-neighborhood-unsuitable-293757721.html

Horrified! Just…read moreawful. Extremely disappointed in Saving K9 Lives. The owner Jasmin seemed more interested in interrogating my personal life asking about my relationship status/future possible marriage plans (Seriously?), rather than informing me about the puppy's needs. Not to mention she was so keen on selling her "only sold in England" products to people. I tried to hide my disgust since the other ladies were very nice. So today I decided to write a review to save some of you from disappointment. Had I read these reviews prior to sending my adoption application and attending the meet/greet I would've avoided this scam entirely! So this past Saturday Claims: 1) Want what is "best" for the puppy 2) Told that they wanted to consider all applicants thoroughly (since there were a few others). And since Jasmin's birthday was on Monday, she wouldn't review any applicants until Tuesday/Wednesday. She made that clear by saying that twice. So I felt reassured. Reality: 1) Who is willing to offer "pay" the most for this puppy? 2) Puppy was apparently adopted on Sunday. Period. I would never recommend them to anyone who is looking to adopt.

Downtown Dog Rescue

Westside German Shepherd Rescue

3.8

(446 reviews)

Carol and her team went above and beyond to help my fiancé and I find our new dog. You can tell the…read morerescue love and care for each shepherd they have.

We reached out to this facility during one of the most difficult times our family has ever faced…read more Our dog has been a beloved member of our family for many years, and due to unfortunate circumstances beyond our control, we can no longer provide the care she deserves. Rehoming her was an absolute last resort after exhausting every option we could think of. Our communication with Csilla was incredibly disappointing. Instead of receiving compassion or guidance, we felt judged and shamed for reaching out for help. We were told that surrendering our dog was cruel, and the response went as far as explaining the euthanasia process and suggesting that our dog would likely be euthanized. We were already heartbroken over having to make this decision. We weren't looking to be criticized--we were looking for help. If the facility was unable to accept our dog, that could have been communicated with kindness, professionalism, and empathy. No family reaches out to surrender a pet without experiencing pain and heartbreak. We hope that in the future, people in our situation are treated with more compassion and understanding than we experienced from Csilla.

Pup Culture Collective

(2 reviews)

I've fostered a couple dogs and ended up adopting one!…read more I love attending their various events as well. The volunteer group is especially welcoming and amazing!

Pup Culture Rescue is located off Lake Avenue in Pasadena. Parking is on the surrounding streets…read morefor which I've always been able to find a spot in front when I've visited. The facility is spacious and staff are friendly. Every single person who works or volunteers at the rescue are like-minded people with a passion for the puppies and dogs that come through those doors. I personally adopted my now 2 year old dog from them over a year and a half ago and now I am fostering with them. There are so many different puppies and dogs to choose from that you will probably find what you're looking for through Pup Culture! Fostering has been very fulfilling for me after my 14 year old Yellow lab passed last year and I just haven't been ready to adopt again yet. Personally, fostering helps fill the empty gap left by her loss, gives my younger dog some good socialization with various other dogs which is helping to shape her into a well rounded dog, and helps save dog's lives in the process. Pup Culture also has different events such as Run Club, Hiking with the dogs, and sometimes fun little meet the dogs events at various places in Pasadena.

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