Don't sleep on this shelter, but get ready to cry your eyes out! So so many dogs (and cats) here…read moreat this Lincoln Heights location but, thankfully, it's a beautiful space here in the middle of nowheresville. The "runs" are nice-sized and every dog has an open air and covered place to be; every space I looked in was clean and had a full water bowl. Volunteers are everywhere to bring any dog to one of the large enclosed "get to know your dog" areas -- you can even bring your own dog for a meet-and-greet. Very similar to a Yelp event, but without the gatekeeping. Adoption fees are very reasonable and including (mandatory) spaying before your new family member comes home with you. Fees are half-price for animals that have been at the shelter over a certain period of time. I wanted to put every dog in my car and take them home, but that would never work. In the meantime, I have my eye on one Jindo mix who could be my Yelp +1 for upcoming events. Adopt today!

So we came into the facility today 5/10/25 (Mother's Day) around 11:30am, my son and I, and a few…read morevolunteers let us know that if we had any questions to reach out. We said okay and continued looking around. After a bit, I went to the front desk to ask if we could meet one of the cats, Clawdina. A white female staff member with a bun told us she'd be right with us. We waited for quite a while and no one came, so we went back to the cat room and waited some more. At one point, my son and I were standing nearby while she was speaking with another guest. We didn't want to interrupt or seem rude, so we continued waiting, but we were never acknowledged again. Eventually, we just left. It was honestly really disappointing because this was our first time visiting and we were genuinely excited to meet Clawdina and potentially adopt her. We know black cats can have a harder time getting adopted, which made the experience even sadder for us. I completely understand being busy, especially working in customer service myself, but being ignored for that long without any communication felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. A simple acknowledgment or update would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we don't plan on coming back.

Just received a VERY important reminder from LA County Animal Services to keep pets safe in the…read moreevent of an emergency. Please see their content (in quotation) below mine. My husband and I had always planned (I feared) for such an event. We made a "go" bag (not unlike ours) for our furbaby complete with meds and food we lovingly prepared (to be added from the freezer). I enlisted a tutorial from our vet tech https://www.yelp.com/biz/p-a-l-pet-assistance-by-lory-sherman-oaks to properly administer SQ fluids and B-12 supplement. Our furbaby succumbed to kidney disease two months ago. Now all we have to worry about in an emergency is ourselves. Passing this info on as it applies to all creatures, four leg or two leg... "September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and LA Animal Services wants to make sure your furry four-legged friends are part of your family emergency plan. Here's a checklist to create a family emergency preparedness plan. · Plan where you and your pet will stay in case you need to evacuate your home. · Prepare an emergency kit. Put together a bag of emergency supplies for your pet such as food and water for several days, treats, medications, toys, and blankets. Make sure that perishable items are replaced every few months. · Create copies of important documents for your animal such as vaccination records, microchip information, photos of your pet, your contact information, friends/relatives contact information, notes on feeding, medication, and behavior. Keep a copy off-site with a friend or family member, in digital storage, and tape a copy to a portable kennel. · Make sure you have the proper equipment for pets to ride in the car (carriers, harnesses, pet seat belts, etc.). · Have your entire family, including your furry family members, practice evacuating so everyone knows what to take, where to find the pets, and where to meet. Emergencies can happen at any time, so planning ahead and being prepared are key to keeping you and your family and your pets safe. Thank you, The LA Animal Services Team"

It's amazing to me how some people call, and you come out, others will call and you don't. Some…read morepeople call this place on me, bc I'm having car issues, and I had two dogs, some how one got away,any way , I heard one of the officers say they're going to call animal services, WHY BC YOU'RE NOT MINDING YOUR BUSINESS, WHILE ANYWAY THE PERSON THAT CAME OUT, IS SAYING HE'S HELPING ME, BUT HE'S NOT

Adopted Oso (now Grizzly) in October 2024 and he has been the most incredibly addition to our…read morefamily. I found my cute boy on petfinder which lead me to Kitten Rescue. After applying, we were reached out and did a FaceTime interview and showed around our apartment. We went to the Atwater village location and met our sweet boy (and so many other wonderful babies!) Kitten Rescue knows what they are doing with care and socialization, and is running a well oiled machine. The adoption fee was well worth it since they are all fixed, chipped, and vaccinated. I read a lot of people complaining about their kittens in pairs policy and adoption process which is honestly frustrating. Their policies and procedures are super fair and ensure the kitties go to quality homes. A denied application is not a good reason for a 1 star review... maybe do some cat care research before applying again.

Beautiful and well-cared for kittens for adoption. Honest and caring organization. The two kittens…read morewe adopted from this group have brought so much joy into our household. Thank you!

What a fantastic group of people! Thank for these people who care for the strays and babies on the…read morestreet no one seems to notice - big hearts trying to reduce the overpopulation. THANK YOU. I got my kitten from them, she was taken out of an alley and found alone! The best way to adopt from them is to go to their events- I went to Muddy Paws in silver lake a pet friendly coffee shop. They are on Instagram, Facebook, etc. under luxepaws.

5 stars - Jacquie and her team of volunteer superheroes focus on trap-neuter-return for LA cats in…read morethe Los Feliz-Silverlake-Echo Park area. They also rescue/foster kittens for adoption. I highly recommend working with Luxe Paws if you want to foster/ adopt! Jacquie was great & easy to work with when I adopted 2 kittens last year. I neither owned or lived with cats/pets before, and had so many questions. Jacquie was supportive, honest, patient, knowledgeable, and resourceful. One time, she was out trapping kittens after work, and couldn't answer my questions, so she made sure a foster mom was available by phone to help me. They are thorough with the care they give to all the rescues. Their tireless work is inspiring and all the neighboring vets & pet stores light up when they hear that your kittens are from Luxe Paws. All the feels. All the love for Luxe Paws. They will help you be the best cat mom/dad! Thank you for all that you do!

These WONDERFUL ladies and their team work tirelessly on behalf of wonderful animals in our…read morecommunity. I adopted my adorable 7 year-old dog from them in March 2020. If you're looking for a furever pet - or even to foster one - Deity Animal Rescue is a phone call/Instagram message away. My little guy has brought me so much joy!

I have never in my animal rescue world met anyone like Ellen. She is boots on the ground rescuing…read morethese babies all day and night along with her wonderful partner Lindsay. I have know Ellen for over 25 years and never once has she stopped with her mission to save the lives of these loves that can't speak for themselves. Thank you for your endless work that I know is your heart and soul!!!!!!

Dr. Vasquez and his team are the best. They are the only the animal hospital I trust…read more I used to take my beloved dogs for years. Unfortunately, my dogs passed away 6 months a part. They were almost 16, and 17 and 5 months. I believe they could live long because of the excellent treatments by Dr. Vasquez and his team. Although my dogs were not big fan of their treatments, I was always happy to visit Dr. Vasquez and his team. I wish I could take my dogs to their office again.

been coming here for years for the dogs. they do a great job at an affordable price. people are…read morereally friendly. so here is a deal: you have to get here at 6am and write your name on a list, then wait for a few hours to be seen. i prefer to take time off and come here rather than pay like five million dollars at a traditional vet. they're no frills here and they truly want to help the community. the main doctor here is super friendly and very knowledgable. i would highly recommend coming here for your lil pet!

We adopted a canary from this seller on June 30. The seller explicitly stated that all birds were…read morehealthy. Shortly after bringing him home, we discovered he had a serious mite infestation. Despite careful treatment of the bird and thorough cage cleaning, the mites persisted for months, causing significant stress and extra care. We were disappointed that the bird came with a hidden parasite problem despite the seller's assurances. Potential adopters should carefully check for mites or other health issues before taking a bird home. Edit my canary did not survive the heavy mite infestation. He died today, my heart broke! Please don't buy from this seller. His birds are sick!

Great selection! We get all our birds feed from here! The birds they have are all lovely and well…read morelooked after and the team working there are really sweet and helpful!

Milo's first bath and haircut at Wag n' Swag…read more I highly recommend this spot. The staff was so nice, informative, and most importantly super patient with my new adopted pup. Billie was awesome with Milo! 10/10

Our rescue, Sadie had her first groom with Wag n' Swag and she was handled with so much patience…read moreand care. We weren't sure how she'd do so picking the right groomers was ideal so that she'd see it as a positive experience. Her experience with the groom was exactly that :-) Parking is decent during slower hours but can be a little crazy during rush hour. There's a nearby coffee shop with a patio we spent the hour hanging out at while she was getting groomed-- so that's a plus! Sadie will be back for her next me day

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!