We received our dream dog from the Napa County Animal Shelter. You must be patient. I would…read moreperiodically go there. The rules are simple you visit the shelter, you see a dog or cat that you interested in, you put in an application only for that particular animal. You have a meet and greet with put a deposit down. They will contact you once you are approved. Our dog is already chipped and neutered and they sent us away with a little food and a free veterinarian exam. So we have an appointment to establish a local veterinarian. The place is well run, the staff is nice, and the animals are well cared for. I would recommend checking them out. They have stat sheets on all the animals.

The best shelter with great staff, and vilunteers. They do a great job making sure the animals get…read morea great home, are socialized, dogs on walks, and the animals get great care. I highly recommend this shelter.

Amazing find for Napa county residents! Got my dog neutered at a very fair price. The place was…read moreeasy to find and everyone that worked there was extremely professional and so kind! We could tell that they truly enjoy their jobs and that they really do care about all the animals that come through. My dog who is usually very anxious at the vet did so well with their special attention to his care. They called me when the procedure was done to let us know everything was okay. It was such a good experience and would definitely recommend to all my friends and family! Thank you again! You guys are so appreciated and the world needs more people like you who care!

Good people, a friendly, pet-loving crew. VERY inexpensive way to all your shots and boosters!…read moreThanks!

We had our dog spayed here. At the time there was a wait, so we booked in advance. They have their…read moresystem down come surgery day. I appreciated their smooth transition and communication. The surgery went well with no hiccups.

I had my puppy spayed here in April. As a first-time pet owner whose family had only ever rescued…read moredogs before, I'd never had to deal with a pet getting spayed or neutered; it was always taken care of beforehand. We were very nervous before the surgery, and the quotes from other local vet's offices seemed overpriced. We got on Napa Humane's list and were originally scheduled for July, but they received a cancellation and got us in three months early. This wound up being a blessing because it gave me less time to worry about all the things that could go wrong during the surgery. On the day of the surgery, the receptionist was neither warm nor welcoming, which honestly added to the anxiety I was already feeling. However, the vet was fabulous- she was extremely knowledgeable about dogs in general, my dog's breed, and the many health issues they are prone to and did a wonderful job comforting my dog and me. I left her there feeling confident that the surgery would go swimmingly and that she was in good hands. She was, and it did! Something to note is that they don't provide post-surgical collars, so get one beforehand. We wound up getting a soft, inflatable one for Matilda, which was much easier to deal with than the traditional plastic cone. Napa Humane is committed to helping pet owners be responsible, and spaying and neutering are a big part of that. They offer an income-eligible program to residents of Napa, Lake, and Solano counties whose income level qualifies them for spaying or neutering at a significantly reduced cost. I really appreciate the fact that they do that, even though we did not qualify. I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking to get their pet spayed or neutered. They do a good job.

We adopted an amazing pup from Family Dog Rescue, in Sonoma, who had been with a foster family. It…read morehas turned out to be the best decision we could have made. The process was easy from making the appointment, to meeting the puppy, to driving home with our new family member. Thank you Family Dog Rescue for being there for dogs who need new homes and for us who need new dogs.

I adopted two large dogs from Family Dog Rescue, and they are both wonderful. They seamlessly got…read morealong with my other dogs. One is now a very popular therapy dog at a local rehab facility, where he happily receives hugs and kisses from patients and staff. I've volunteered at FDR and have enjoyed every minute, walking beloved dogs and doing chores around the facility. It's been beneficial and wonderful for my body and spirit.

I wish there were ten stars to shower on Rebecca and her team there at Pets Lifeline. I got such…read morepersonal help--Rebecca once having driven over an hour to my house to help me with the cat introduction!--these people go beyond the measure of any rescue I have ever experienced. I just can't say enoug about their commitment, care and concern for their animals and for the people who adopt them. Eternally grateful to you all at Pets Lifeline Love abounds, Lisa and Louie (aka Loonie)

i adopted a dog through pets lifeline. they have decent prices, compared to everywhere else i could…read morefind. they sent him home with all his medical paperwork, a microchip, leash, collar, food for a week or two, a crate, toys, a bed... way more than anywhere else. i felt that was amazing, and credit should be given where it was due. they also give you a month free access to online vets and trainers (although that didn't help me much.) The reason i would NOT recommend this shelter is because i don't feel they were upfront with me about the dog i brought home. Firstly, He has fleas, and they didn't inform me. they did tell me he was given nexgaurd, (a medication for fleas, heart worms and ticks), and i would have to give him his second dose. but they told me that in succession with all of his other medical information, and i assumed it was completely preventative and something they put all new dogs on, just like the shots and microchip we were also discussing. not once did they specifically disclose the fleas at all. Second, i asked if he was house trained and they said as long as he has access to outside, he will go outside. that has turned out to be the farthest from the truth, he isn't house broken at all and training him for it has been going poorly. i was looking specifically for a dog that was already house broken. i do know dogs can have a regression after adoption, and have been patient but theres been 0 improvements no matter what i do for him. he seems to only want to go inside. and finally, he has a trauma with men that was severely downplayed during the adoption and i wasn't told until after we had traveled over an hour to come get him. i have been putting in the work for this dog, and i love him. he is worth it. but this is not at all what i prepared myself for, despite doing my best to spend months looking into the right establishments and breeds for our family and situation. this place has nothing but amazing reviews, and i thought if i had seen one like mine, i at least would have gone into it knowing what i do now. so if you've read this far, please take my experience into consideration when making your decision on what establishment you choose, and if it is this place, ask every question you can think of to make sure you don't leave feeling just a little deceived.

We were a 16 year foster for them and while they mean well they have a single paid employee who is…read moreoverwhelmed which means not all dogs get the care they deserve. Communication is lacking, they are slow to respond to requests and at times you as a foster are on your own. That makes it hard, because we all want what's best for the dogs but in doing that we let the rescue off the hook and do their job for them which just reinforces what's wrong. Maybe they will get back on track, but we will no longer foster for them.

We rescued our beloved Minnie from Copper's Dream Rescue. This rescue is incredibly near and dear…read moreto us, and they do so much good. They have helped save so many wonderful animals. We have volunteered as foster parents for dogs for Copper's Dream and the rescue helped our foster babies find amazing forever homes.

Front staff pleasant, they understand us anxious, nervous, overbearing parents. Doctor is thorough…read morecalled with results, explained situation and options.

I have been going to Dr. Northrum for many years. He talks with me about each pet. shows…read morecompassion and I have never had a complaint

Odessa is one of the real dog saints in our county (we are so lucky to have a group of these). She…read moreworks with most of the other local shelters/rescues in the area to save small dogs of all ages and conditions....as she has space available. I have known Odessa for years and have so much respect for her incredible personal commitment to dog rescue. Most of the dogs 'roam' freely in her house, learning to get along with other dogs and with people. Puppies (and moms) stay in the puppy palace (a charmingly converted and furnished garage space). Rescuing and adopting dogs is very hard and very expensive work, since many dogs who were neglected or abused require a lot of love, medical care, and training. Please take any 'negative' reviews with a big grain of salt. All of us who have to deal with the public understand how unreasonable and uncharitable some people can be. This is a truly extraordinary woman who makes great sacrifices to rescue and place dogs in the best possible homes. It's an uphill battle with so many people allowing their dogs to breed and dumping them on rescue. And with some adopters/lookers who can be disrespectful of the process around placing dogs. Very few of us could do this work day in and day out with no reward other than seeing dogs go to the right guardians. Thank you to everyone who supports and adopts from rescue, saves lives, and appreciates those doing the really hard work. And please consider fostering a little dog if you can. It's a rewarding experience being part of the pipeline to forever homes.

Odessa Gunn and her commitment to animals is nonpareil (no equal or unrivaled in simpler terms)…read more Every animal that is cared for by Little Trooper Ranch is family, not a rescue or anything less. Little Trooper Ranch is an inviting, safe and loving place for all creatures. 5 stars for Odessa and LTR! https://www.littletrooperranch.org/how-you-can-help

Animal Fix Clinic is simply the best. I have three cats, and I brought all of them here to be…read morespayed/neutered. Every experience has been smooth, professional, and reassuring. The staff is incredibly caring and truly takes the time to make sure both pets and owners feel comfortable. What really stands out is the level of compassion and dedication they show. I've also volunteered here, and seeing firsthand how gently and attentively they care for every animal only confirmed how special this place is. They go above and beyond, not just in medical care but in how they treat people, too. Their services are affordable and provide tremendous value, especially considering the quality of care you receive. It's rare to find a clinic that combines professionalism, heart, and accessibility so well. I highly recommend Animal Fix Clinic -- and if you're able to, consider donating to support the amazing work they do for our community's animals.

Excellent place to get your cat spayed or neutered. You pay based on income level. Our vet quoted…read more$1,200, we pay $400 including putting in a chip. The surgery went well without complications. It's hard to get appointments so plan ahead. Check website when appointments open up for that month. It goes pretty quickly.