About three months ago I adopted Ziva formerly known as Cassidy. The staff was very kind and…read morewelcoming. You can tell they truly care about the animals there. They were very transparent about everything. Anytime a friend mentions wanting to adopt a dog I mention this rescue! 10/10 experience.

We adopted our first family dog named Nicki from Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. We loved her so…read moremuch. She was a great family pet and she came to us at a time when we needed a positive uplift, right after our daughter Kelly (age 4.5) had open-heart surgery. Nicki added so much joy to all our lives. We stop by the shelter quite often, and we like the way it is run. The animals seem to be cared for in a very nurturing way! Pam & Doug Carrie

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.

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!!

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.

Dave came to train our pup, Hanky who had serious issues with anxiety, aggression, and resource…read moreguarding. Dave was compassionate, informative, and incredibly helpful. He took time to get to know our family and tailor Hank's training to his personality and needs. He is incredibly knowledgeable and we have seen a huge improvement in our dog's behavior. Hanky is happier and now we know how to support him in order to avoid aggression. We also started taking both of our dogs to EveryDog Daycamp and it has been amazing to have a safe place where our dogs can play with other pups without me worrying something might happen to them. I can't recommend Dave and EveryDog enough!

I was visiting from Southern California and stopped in the store just to use the bathroom. Such a…read morecute store! The worker was so warm and friendly. So many unique items. They had a good selection of MLB neckerchiefs that easily attached thru his collar that I ended up buying a Dodger one for my dog.

I LOVE this rescue. Great experience with submitting videos and filling out forms-very easy. This…read morerescue is very responsive and the fosters are amazing. I will absolutely 100% adopt through OCPomeranian in the future.

Supper sad, but they never respond to anything! Sucks because I have donated so much to them and…read morealso support! I need temporary home shelter for my two Poms and they never responded!

I got the best four month old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix. He has been a blessing to our…read morefamily, kind and gentle to females and children very protective through the dog with the best heart I've ever around where he can be gentle, and if our home our family is threatened, he can become very intense very quickly, and yet effortless switch back to the loving pet we've always known I have four grandchildren, and he worships the ground. They walk on. A Wish For Animals is by far the best, most ethical honest and knowledgeable. I've ever dealt with what you want be patient and wait it will come through

This rescue is not a nonprofit and they engage in unscrupulous and unethical practices, at the…read moreabsolute very least. They have been banned from most local shelters and use various deceptive tactics to circumvent this restriction. Verifying a company's 501c status is pretty straightforward since it's all public record. We looked up AWFA via both the California DOJ website (you can look them up by name or by their EIN 202331353) and the IRS's tool for nonprofits. AWFA's status with California had been revoked since 2016, due to multiple violations against the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act and therefore they're not allowed to conduct any activity or solicit charitable assets in California. The IRS page shows that AWFA's status was revoked federally on 5/15/2021. We fostered with this "rescue" once and that was enough. The dog we fostered was injured, traumatized, and arrived with no supplies. When we expressed concerns and ultimately decided to get legal advice out of concern for the dog's safety. We stayed in contact with the rescue and requested they not contact us until after we had sought legal advice. The rescue's operator showed up at our door several hours later with local law enforcement who said they had documents establishing ownership, but which they refused to furnish for our review or verification. When one officer suggested we could "do this the easy way or..." we unfortunately relinquished possession of the dog. The dog became terrified upon seeing the rescue owner, to the extent that she lost bowel control and shook uncontrollably. This rescue is a giant red flag. Do not facilitate the harm they inflict, they should rightfully be shut down. This review is real. I am real. I did obscure my identity given this organization's history of weaponizing law enforcement.

Adopting our adorable Pitsky puppy through Lovebugs Rescue was hands-down one of the best…read moreexperiences. The application was super straightforward, just thoughtful, easy questions that kept things relaxed and zero-stress. We got a response from the wonderful foster mom within a day. Meeting the puppy at the foster home felt so special, you could feel all the love and care these pups get every single day. Lovebugs Rescue truly operates with so much heart. You can tell they're passionate about finding the perfect forever homes and support both the dogs and new families every step of the journey. We're beyond thankful we found our perfect family addition through them. I highly recommend Lovebugs Rescue. They make it such a joyful, positive, and loving process!

I had been looking to rescue a dog for quite some time. A friend told me about Lovebugs Rescue. I…read morefound "Astro" in my search and set up a "meet and greet". It was love at first sight for us. We met with the Foster Mom Sara. She was a delight to work with. She helped with the adoption process and answered all our questions. She even made herself available to us after we brought him home to answer any further questions we might have and to help us with the transition of having Oliver (our new name for him) in our home. I have only positive things to say about Lovebugs Rescue. The process of rescuing Oliver was smooth. They did a thorough job of vetting us to make sure their rescue dog was going to a safe and loving home. They also wanted to make sure it was a good fit all around. I appreciated that. Thank you Lovebugs Rescue for blessing us with our bundle of joy. We love Oliver to pieces!!

I have spent time reading through the reviews for Girls of Dog Rescue, and I am honestly…read moredisappointed by the one-star reviews left by people who were denied adoption due to the rescue's clearly stated rules. Shame on anyone who tries to damage a rescue organization simply because they couldn't accept that they didn't meet the adoption requirements. These rules are in place for one reason: the safety and lifelong well-being of the dogs. Girls of Dog Rescue is strict because they care. They limit adoptions by location so they can conduct proper home visits and ensure each dog is placed in a safe, stable environment. That level of responsibility should be applauded, not criticized. People also forget that rescues are not free to operate. Vet bills, spay/neuter surgeries, medications, vaccinations, food, and rehabilitation for neglected dogs all cost money. Expecting a rescued dog to be "free" ignores the reality of what these organizations take on to save lives. I also appreciate that this rescue requires their dogs to be seen by their designated veterinarian until the dogs reach a certain age. This ensures the dogs receive proper medical care and are spayed or neutered, rather than relying on promises that may never be kept. To those leaving one-star reviews because you were denied: this isn't personal -- it's responsible rescue work. To Girls of Dog Rescue: thank you for putting the dogs first, even when it's unpopular. The glowing, five-star reviews from successful adopters clearly speak louder than the complaints from those who didn't qualify.

After recently losing my beloved Yorkie of 9 years, my husband and I decided to honor her memory by…read morerescuing rather than purchasing from a breeder. We came across an adorable Shih Tzu pair (a brother and sister) and submitted an application expressing interest in one of them. Within seconds of submitting, I received a call. The representative hadn't read my application at all. When she asked if I currently had a dog and I explained mine had just passed, there was zero acknowledgment; no condolences, nothing. She then informed me it was "unethical" to adopt just one puppy and that I'd need to take both. When I agreed to take both, she reversed course, saying the siblings would "fight" and I couldn't take them together. When I offered to adopt two unrelated dogs instead, the story changed again; apparently a doctor had just been approved for the dog I applied for, mid-conversation, and I was redirected to a one-year-old Yorkie before being abruptly dismissed. The inconsistencies were glaring, the policies shifted in real time, and the entire interaction was handled without a shred of compassion. I am a registered nurse and my husband works in the entertainment industry; we are experienced, attentive pet owners who gave our Yorkie an exceptional life. None of that was considered because my application was never actually reviewed. This experience is precisely why so many people turn to breeders and pet stores instead of rescues. When grieving applicants are met with dismissiveness, fabricated barriers, and contradictory excuses, it doesn't serve the animals; it leaves them in shelters longer. I hope the organization takes a hard look at how their team communicates with prospective adopters.

The people at New Beginnings For Animals are wonderful to work with. We found the perfect dog for…read moreour family through this rescue group. Their rates are very reasonable especially since they care for the animals, give them any necessary shots/chips and nurse them to health if needed until they find their forever home. I worked mostly with Diane and she was always punctual with replying to emails/texts regarding any dogs of interest. She always gave me timely info and answered any and all of my constant questions and concerns. Meeting times were always flexible and there wasn't a pressure to choose a dog with every meeting. They do their homework on finding the right fit for their animals which I appreciate. They have the animals best interest at heart. That means not every family will get what they want if the fit isn't right. It'd be awful to adopt a dog only to rehome/return the dog a few months later due to bad fit. Keep up the good work!

I like that they are a no kill shelter and that they are willing to help you in anyway when you…read moretake an adoption from them and if it works with both of you, that's wonderful and if not, they are willing to take the dog back. Thank you.