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    One Stop Lop

    4.8 (38 reviews)

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    My four year old with a very well mannered Holland Lop from One Stop Lop.
    Kara Y.

    We met some very good tempered, adorable and healthy rabbits at the 4H Small Animal Fair. After each member of my family held them, we knew these would be the bunnies for us. Two days later I found myself at One Stop Lop where we adopted our new fuzzy friend Strawberry Heart. I was truly impressed with Jannette's knowledge, high standards of quality, and expectations for the care of rabbits she adopts out. Thank you! Thank you One Stop Lop!

    Sofia Jo G.

    I AM IN LOVE WITH MY HOLLAND LOP! Jannette is very resourceful, approachable, and quick to respond! I have been thinking of getting a bunny for awhile and when I contacted Jannette, she was able to show me her bunnies and I got one that same day. I was able to visit the kits available and answered all the questions I had, giving great advice. You can tell Jannette is very knowledgable about this breed and rabbit care. She even suggested housing and sells some supplies for a great price. You can definitely see the love and care the bunnies receive from an early age as they were so calm and amiable! My holland lop is adjusting very well and she is just so cute!

    My little bun already to come home!
    Hope D.

    I love my little girl and nothing could have been better than the breeder being just as sweet as my little holland lop. My holland lop is very well tamed already, super friendly, and very explorative. Jannette is so sweet and unbelievably patient and kind. She knows what she's talking about and prices her bunnies and supplies super well! When I met her bunnies she brought out about 5 bunnies. They all were super sweet and nice but just one bunny stood out to me. When I picked her up she just was so precious and perfect. During the adoption part, Jannette answered all my questions and was very patient about it. Thank you so much once again Jannette!

    Jannette is as professional as they get. We got Uggs from her a year ago, and as she predicted we were back a couple of months later for a friend for Uggs - and got Milly. We were clueless and she took us through everything we needs to know. We have since (me and the kids) contacted Jannette regularly with asks for tips and tricks around potty training, neutering/spaying, remedies and recommendations for various behaviors and conditions and she always responds immediately, patiently and informatively. We were able to avoid vet visits with natural remedies for an eye infection that worked like a charm (chamomile tea bags on a bunny's eye - who would've thunk!) and she is genuinely interested in the bunnies' well being with regular follow ups and questions. Thank you for being so ridiculously awesome, Jannette. If anyone ever deserved an epic Yelp review -- it's you!

    Choco fell asleep in my arms. Such a sweet boy!

    Jeanette is a real mamma Bunny Whisperer! And OneStopLop really lives up to its name! This is a few months late, but let me explain. I found Jeanette online since I was doing a lot of research. Since we first texted and spoke on the phone, she has always been very responsive, informative, and I could tell she really loves and knows her Holland Lop bunnies! She enthusiastically answered my questions, kept it real with some "myths" I've heard about "teacup" bunnies, and she educated me on the proper ways to care for them. She even encouraged me to meet other breeders and see their bunnies so I had a means of comparison. Jeanette also referred me to one of her recent customers, a lady who happened to purchase the sibling of the bunny we were interested in. And she was such a joy to speak with! She reflected the same sentiments I had for Jeanette, in that she's highly knowledgeable, informative, caring, and very particular with selecting whom will adopt her bunnies. I loved how Jeannette invited me and my whole family to meet and play with her bunnies in person. And even though she didn't have the color I wanted at first, she introduced us to one of her broken chocolate Lops, and we instantly fell in love! He was so sweet and cuddly, only 6 weeks old at that time. Jeannette could tell he was a true "dwarf" bunny since he was the smallest in his pack. My kids named him Choco (short for his chocolate color), and we picked him up at 8 weeks old, just in time for Easter this year! So we had our very own live baby Easter bunny and it was one of the best blessings our family ever received! Jeannette has been so much more than just an experienced breeder. She's like our vet, and she's become a good friend. She's our go-to source for all of Choco's food, hey, pellet bedding, and supplies. She recommended the best carrier, cage, potty tray, fence, and toys for Choco. We still go back to Jeannette for Choco's food, hey and pellet bedding, and she sometimes treats him with nail trimmings. She also treats Choco for anti-parasites, and cleans his bum-bum so he leaves feeling so fresh and so clean! Jeannette's experience and love for her buns are clear to anyone who speaks to her and meets her. Even her whole family takes care of the bunnies. It's no wonder the buns are all so good-natured and are used to being handled by humans. This is one of the biggest differences between OneStopLop and others. They are QUALITY and the bunnies are so sweet and are well taken cared of, not only while they're being raised by Jeannette and her family, but even after they go to their new homes. Jeannette has always checked in on how Choco's doing, and she loves to receive photos of Choco from us. We're so grateful for Jeanette and OneStopLop, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a Holland Lop bunny as a new member of their family!!!

    This is our loving brownie the best bunny ever ..
    Maria C.

    We got such a great bunny from Jeannette at one stop lop they were go great and friendly

    Eileen S.

    We purchased the most beautiful, sweetest, and friendly Holland Lop from One Stop Lop. I didn't realize that rabbits could be so cuddly. The reason is that the family owned breeder raises them with so much love and care. The rabbit has complete trust in people. Such a wonderful addition and blessing to our family. The breeder is also so supportive with providing the best set up, which makes cleaning the cage and feeding simple. I have never even noticed any odor with the recommend bedding. The owner of the business is always available to answer questions. They have a true love for the well being of rabbits.

    This is Theo, the sweetest and O-Sooo adorable little Holland Lop we brought home from One Stop Holland Lop.
    Amber W.

    Omg. Jannette is amazing. She is highly knowledgeable on Holland Lop breads. She has a great set up to let u interact with the bunnies which is great for the bunnies to meet and greet u. Was also very convenient she had starter supply kits available. I could tell right when I started playing with the sweet gentle bunnies i was in the right place. Her love and passion for the bunnies shows. Amber and I thank u Jannette for our three fantastic lops (Sophie, Mars, and Theo)

    Selecting the bun I wanted at 6 weeks...
    Payton P.

    Hands-down best place to buy an adorable holland lop. To start off my experience, I decided I wanted to get a bunny but I looked all over the Bay Area and I couldn't find anything. The breeders didn't have any babies or they didn't have any holland lops. I widened my search to all of California in at least a 5-6 hour radius... still nothing. I was about to lose all hope, but then I found One Stop Lop. I contacted their phone number giving all my specifications on the type of bunny I was looking for. An adorable tort buck. Jannette responded so quickly! Unfortunately, she didn't have what I was looking for so she suggested bunnies in other colorings I wasn't a huge fan of. I told her I was still set on a tort buck. She told me she'd have some ready in a couple of weeks and I told her that was more than worth the wait. I got to visit the bunnies when they were about 6 weeks old. There were 3 tort bucks I got to pick from. She gave great advice on their sizes and how to pick the right one. 8 weeks rolled around and I got to pick up Toby! The day of the pickup she was super accommodating and gave the greatest advice on how to care for him and told me she was always just a text away. I could just talk to her for hours about bunnies! She told me the type of pellets she was feeding her buns, what Toby is still fed to this day, she told me what type of hays were good for him. When I was deciding if I had gotten a good cage she completely reassured me! She is definitely not the type of breeder just in it to make money or sell animals. It's more than that to her. Her and her family truly love bunnies especially the holland lop breed... as do I! She truly cares about all her bunnies including the ones she sells. All was well and Toby was adapting to his forever home perfectly, but then I noticed something was off about his pee. I texted Jannette and she completely reassured me and gave great advice. I also texted her a few months later when he was having some tiny poops, once again completely reassured. She is the absolute best and if you're in search for just the cutest holland lop, One Stop Lop is the place to go!

    Janette is truly an amazing angel !!! I was looking for a bunny to help with my sons recovery after a horrible dirt bike accident back in August. I explained my situation and what I was looking for. We met with her the next day and brought home the sweetest little 6 month old holland lop. Her knowledge and advice was great !! I haven't seen my son smile this much in the 3 months since his accident. He loves this little guy so much, he named him droopy and they spend all day together. Droopy is perfect and too adorable. There are no words to express my appreciation for all that she has done !! Thank you Janette !!

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    Ask the Community - One Stop Lop

    What is the phone number of the owner? The website can't be visited now I think. Thanks

    You can email us at onestoplop@yahoo.com

    What is the hours i can visit?

    You can contact Jannette, and she will make an appointment with you. Here is the website: http://www.onestoplop.com/contact-us.html It has an e-mail and also a phone… 

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    “Jannette was super helpful and answered all the questions we had in regards to getting/picking up both the bunnies.”

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    (626 reviews)

    When my cat showed up last Saturday with a broken tail, the vet informed me that an amputation was…read morethe only option. Facing the high cost of the procedure while already in a difficult financial position, I felt completely overwhelmed and started desperately searching for any avenues or options that could help. ​After hitting dead ends elsewhere, I finally made contact with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Not only did they step in to help me out financially, but they also showed genuine compassion, love, and care that completely carried me through one of the hardest moments I've faced. ​There is simply no way I could have gotten through this without them. Their kindness has had a profound impact on me, and I can honestly say it's going to make me a better person moving forward. There are not enough kind words in the world to express my gratitude. I am forever indebted to this organization. ​Thank you for the financial help, and thank you for showing such deep compassion, love, and care when we needed it most.

    UPDATE: My experience with HSSV has opened my eyes to a deeply disappointing reality. As someone…read moreinteracting with a major animal shelter non-profit for the first time, I am amazed by the sheer bureaucracy and fragile egos you have to navigate just to ask for kindness, context, and empathy. After posting my initial honest feedback, a supervisor called to apologize. I do want to acknowledge that Marianne from the adoption team was kind, apologetic, and took the time to listen to my concerns, which I genuinely appreciated. But the Community Services Manager, Denise, subsequently called me back. In an incredibly condescending tone, she flatly denied my newly adopted kitten his standard 14-day post-adoption medical care (routinely offered to all adopters), in what I believe was direct retaliation following my review and complaints about my experience. When a shelter manager chooses to withhold a juvenile animal's healthcare safety net in a way that felt punitive rather than centered on the welfare of the newly adopted kitten, the system is fundamentally broken. No wonder well-meaning people are forced to avoid places like this, and in the process, the innocent animals are the ones who suffer. To the donors funding this organization: please look closely at both sides of the coin. The frontline reality does not match the compassionate mission they sell you. ------------ My main interaction was with Hailey, the adoption supervisor. I understand why HSSV reviews an adopter's history and wants animals in stable homes. What disappointed me was the lack of context, empathy, and actual counseling. I had previously adopted two kittens who were later rehomed together with friends who already knew and loved them. Later, I adopted two more. I kept one, who is still with me and thriving. The other already had significant diarrhea when I adopted her. I cared for her for about ten days until it resolved, paid for her shots, and later returned her after realizing a single-kitten household was a better fit for me. She was adopted within the hour. They don't notice that the kitten went back better than she came from the shelter. About a month later, I returned because I wanted a second kitten. I was choosing between two, but one had active diarrhea. Having just gone through that experience, I asked about her medical notes, how long it might last, the recommended recheck, and what support would be available if it continued. Instead of those questions being treated as part of an informed decision, I felt they were interpreted as evidence that I was "unsure." I was repeatedly asked whether I was sure, warned that another return could affect future adoptions, and told no kitten would be adopted to me that day. I understood being asked to go home and think; what troubled me was that even returning the next day with a clear decision might not be enough. I explicitly asked for help deciding which kitten might be the better fit based on temperament, medical needs, and my circumstances. Instead, the focus stayed on whether I was "sure enough." The previous day was almost the opposite. I was interested in several long-haired kittens still in crates and difficult to assess. I asked to spend time with them in a room and was told no. After about ten minutes, the counselor told me to decide or go to the back of the line. I had to ask for one more minute while she watched the time as I tried to decide about an animal I could care for for the next 15-20 years. That contradiction is my main concern: adopters are expected to make thoughtful, permanent commitments and may be scrutinized if a placement does not work out, yet there can also be pressure to decide quickly without enough opportunity to understand an animal's temperament or medical situation. My issue is not that HSSV screens adopters or has safeguards. It is how those safeguards are implemented. Asking questions, reading medical records, understanding temperament, or needing time to think should not be treated as lack of commitment. I wish the process had felt more supportive.

    The Dancing Cat - Adoptee Ajax too impatient to wait for the cat tree to be assembled

    The Dancing Cat

    (151 reviews)

    Julian-St. James, Downtown

    My mom and I attended one of the events they host - cross-stitching cats led by instructor Tiffany…read moreTzeng! There were only 12 seats available to be reserved/paid for in advance on their site. The space is beautiful and cozy for the cats around. Mary, the director, briefly introduced us to the organization, the mission, and explained their careful interview process for matching cats with interested adopters, which they call "Tinder for cats" haha. The event lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes but it felt much shorter! The whole time, different cats (all available for adoption) would flop down on the long table all of us sat at and let us pet them. We had a wonderful experience socializing with the cats and the people around us and learning how to cross-stitch too! All materials were provided and we got to bring all supplies home to finish the piece.

    Local cat rescue located in downtown San Jose and it's a great place to visit if you're looking to…read moreadopt or just wanting to hang out with cats. The Dancing Cat is a peaceful place where they have approx 6-12 cats that live in the space, just depends on how many get adopted and other factors. I came by during my birthday because I love cats and it was so nice seeing them so at peace and comfortable. Some cats prefer peace and quiet while others are actively seeking out play and treats! Would recommend people to check this place out. Love their mission and what they aim to do.

    South Bay Purebred Rescue - Squish has been adopted!

    South Bay Purebred Rescue

    (20 reviews)

    Cambrian Park

    I am writing this on my dog's 17th birthday. We got her 12 years ago from SBPR…read more In that time, my mother also adopted a dog from this organization, and my husband and I adopted a second dog from them last year. To say the least, we love and fully support this organization as it has brought THREE wonderful dogs into our lives. Every person we have talked to at SBPR is friendly, knowledgeable, and has the best interest of the animals at heart. Our first dog was our very first, but we put in the time and research to demonstrate that we were ready for a pet. Though we were newbies and fully disclosed this, SBPR saw that she was a good fit for us as a "first dog," and we have been smitten with her ever since. She is even "bosom buddies" with my mom's dog from SBPR (who is 14 going on 15). With our recent second dog, also from SBPR, we were unsure how our current dog and new dog would get along, both being older and set in their ways. The foster mom allowed us to have a meet-and-greet, and even a trial weekend to see how they would live together. She saw that we were committed to what was best for both dogs, and the potential for a loving home with another SBPR "alum". We are so happy it was a successful transition. These dogs have brought so much love and light into our lives. SBPR cares about dogs and finding loving forever homes, and we are so lucky no-kill orgs like this one exist in our area. We treat our dogs like family, and this organization is to credit for these 3 little beings in our life. Eternally grateful to them for the great work that they do!

    I was so fortunate to work with SBPR. Together, we short and…read morelong range, permanent that is, adopted a Cane Corso. Dogs life is great and now so is mine. Excellent folks with good hearts doing their best with next to zero resources. Adopting a dog can be problematic. Especially if you have zero pet experience. It is a commitment. It is worth it. So embrace the dog and show compassion for all involved. Adopting doesn't mean free dog for your pleasure. It's welcoming a living creature into your life. Like SBPR, DO YOUR BEST WITH WHAT YOU HAVE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

    Freedo - Willie

    Freedo

    (2 reviews)

    Adams Point, Lower Hills

    Oh my gosh! Amalia was such a wonderful, kind and knowledgeable trainer! She was able to help me…read morewith my reactive and barking dog, so now I can finally get some peace (along with my neighbors!) She also helped me be able to trust my dog with being off leash. Her approach with training dogs was exactly what I was looking for. I did not want to to use other methods such as negative reinforcement that other trainers use because I believe my dog is part of the family and did not want to harm them. Amalia demonstrated just how effective POSITIVE reinforcement is and I could not be happier. Without a doubt, I can see the passion and love Amalia has with working with animals. It was easy to contact her and she always responded promptly to any questions I had. I consistently recommend her services to my family and friends. A happier dog TRULY is a happier you!

    We are so grateful to have found Amalia to work with us and our senior rescue dog, helping us…read moreaddress both familiar and more complicated behavioral challenges; her expertise as a trainer has been an invaluable gift to us, and to our dog. As a professional, she is knowledgable, patient, intuitive and practical - leaving us each session with reasonable expectations, and the tools to realize them. Amalia truly understands the emotional challenges of being a shelter pet 'parent' - and brings to her work dedication, caring, kindness and compassion - for dogs AND their humans. Equally as important as all of this - she clearly LOVES the mutts, and the mutts clearly love her back. Kathleen O'Hara, Larry Eilenberg ( and their beloved Muttville Mutt, Bill)

    One Stop Lop - petadoption - Updated October 2026

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