My orange floof passed away at 16 years and five months. To cope with the grief. I donated his…read morestuff here. As he would have wanted to share. There is a bin inside where donations can be placed. Unopened cans of food, washed cat beds and blankets. Also unused kitty litter, unused plastic cat pan liners, a working used water fountain, some gently used toys...and a lot of clean rags. They don't take opened meds and used old toys, no pillows, but if uncertain, the nice young folks there will go thru and sort. My last furbaby had a lot of stuff...his owner (me) indulged pampered and spoiled him. I have more food to donate and I am going to go online to Chewy and check their wish list. Please consider donating to this facility. Better yet please consider adopting an older kitty. All mine were rescues...I can attest, they will bring you years of joy.

Their website and the sign outside in the parking lot says the shelter is open for stray animal…read moreintake. So tell me why when I showed up with a stray, they claimed they weren't taking in strays and "we've never accepted cats". I'm sorry? I've been using San Gabriel Humane Society's services for more than 40 years. Yes, they've taken in adoptable strays from me. I understand they're under new management now but to lie to me and not accept strays when your social media and the sign right outside says you do? WTF. Thanks for nothing

Very disappointing experience with Animal Control. The communication was poor, the response felt…read moreunprofessional, and I left feeling like my concerns weren't taken seriously. I expected more courtesy, transparency, and follow-through from a public service. After doing some research, I was surprised to learn that Animal Control officers generally are not required to have law degrees. While I understand that a law degree may not be a requirement for the position, I believe having a strong understanding of the laws they are responsible for enforcing is essential. When laws and procedures aren't properly understood or followed, it can leave residents feeling like their concerns are being handled mechanically rather than thoughtfully. I've personally dealt with Mr. Perez and feel that my concerns have not been adequately addressed. I've also reached out to his supervisor, Mr. Real. I've had conversations with Daniela as well, but unfortunately, those conversations did not lead to a resolution, and I ultimately had to reach out to her supervisor, Corporal Ms. Espana. Despite these efforts, I have not seen the action, communication, or follow-through I expected. I'm sharing this feedback because I believe our community deserves an Animal Control department that listens to residents, understands the laws it is tasked with enforcing, communicates clearly, and takes legitimate concerns seriously. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve how they handle situations involving residents.

Found a lost dog on my street. He was friendly with my dog and so we dared to snatch him and throw…read morehim in the car. We drove down to the shelter and contemplated what to do as we parked outside. An employee came to greet which saved us the effort. (We don't mind going in but we have a large stray dog in our car and it's like moving a baby, just a little more work) The sheer fact that he made it easy for us to scan this pup for a microchip and get him home really makes me feel they are doing their best. The officer arranged for us to make contact after what most likely was a permission to share their phone number with us. We drove this blood hound home and drop him off, his family had a wad of cash in hand. Safe to say, his family was happy with the help of the staff from Baldwin Park Animal Shelter!

I did read the negative reviews prior to visiting and I cannot speak to those experiences, just my…read moreown. And I had a wonderful 5 star experience. We fell in love with a dog online and filled out an application at maybe 10am. Their website gives full FAQs and even has an information video. We arrived at 12pm when they opened and when we told the lovely volunteer Dahlia which dog we were interested in she said great, she'd just reviewed our application. We brought our own dog and she quickly walked us to the yard and brought out the potential pup. She answered all our questions with the info they had (remember these are rescues without full history!) and was very patient. She gave us time with the dog and allowed us to walk them together outside the gates. We took our new fur baby home that day and cannot be happier with our experience.

Updated to add: We've now spent close to $2500 dollars in vet bills. The sad thing is that the vet…read morehistory they gave us showed symptoms of many of the issues he had but they never treated it. Ultimately, the full diagnosis list of what he had coming from the shelter was: Giardia, Coccidia, Cryptosporidium, Ringworm, Chlamydia, Calicivirus, and juvenile gingivitis. I'll include the data from their records that shows that he had a pot belly (which their staff denied when I spoke with them). The manager was very nice but the owner said I was lying and that my vet was just tricking me. I asked them to just test the other cats at the shelter because everything my cat had was very contagious. I have been to three vets in the months afterwards and all three had a consensus about what he had Here is a list of diagnoses and treatments as a timeline: October (Toby) cat medical history timeline * January 4, 2026 - Adopt Toby (formerly named Rudolph) * January 5, 2026 - Bring to the vet with a fecal sample. Diagnosed with ear infection- given Animax ear ointment * January 7, 2026 - diagnosed with Giardia, Coccidia, and Cryptosporidium. Prescribed Albom, Metronidazole, and Azithromycin. Started fortiflora * January 11, 2026 snap test for FIV FeLV. Toby is negative for both * January 29, 2026- Retested. Still has Coccidia and Cryptosporidium. Also has ringworm on leg. Giardia is cleared. Prescribed Ponzuril for coccidia, Itrafungol (oral) for ringworm (6 week pulse treatment one week on one week off) and miconazole (topical) for ringworm. * February 6, 2026 - retested. Coccidia is cleared, still has cryptosporidium. Put on fiber/prebiotics Proviable powder and 2 tsp of pumpkin a day. Stopped fortiflora. Visible ringworm gone. * February 28, 2026 - eye is watery and red and swollen. Started Toby on viralys * March 3- assumed diagnosis of Herpes based on eye symptoms. prescribed antibiotic shot (cefazolin), daily 2x day antibiotic (Amoxi 400mg/Clavulanate 57mg/5ml susp.), and cidofovir opthomalic solution (out of stock everywhere). Retested for ringworm (ringworm cleared) and for cryptosporidium (cleared) Vet gave us temporary eye drops (gentamicin ophthalmic solution) until we can get the cidofovir ophthalmic solution. Vet tells us to continue Viralys. * Cidofovir is out of stock and idoxuridine out of stock nationally * March 5, 2026- southpaw vet tells us to discontinue all prescriptions (gentamicin and Amoxi 400mg/Clavulanate 57mg/5ml susp.) starts us on two new meds Doxycycline and Erythromycin Ophthalmic solution recommends immunoquin, zylkene, and probiotics. Diagnosed with juvenile gingivitis. Did a PCR test for upper respiratory issues (herpes, Flu, calicivirus) * March 9, 2026 Toby does not have herpes but he does have chlamydia and Calicivirus

We worked with Reyna for our puppy adoption…read more Everything went smoothly from the application to the visit and pick up. It's been almost a month with our puppy Rosie and things have been great. They provided a great description of her personality and her potty training behavior. She's been such a good puppy so far. She also had her first Vet visit and they confirmed all her shots and her being spayed. Thanks Reyna for doing all you do for these gentle and needy animals. Don't hesitate to work with Reyna to find your next furry family member.

Everything was so easy! Highly recommended - I can't say enough how responsive, kind and sweet…read moreReyna at Miracle Dog Reacue was in the adoption process with my new pup "Dozer". She was in a lovely foster home and seemed very comfy and at ease there, which made her transition to my home very, very smooth and easy. Paperwork and such was a breeze as well, couldn't have gone any more smoothly or seamlessly - so glad I was able to work with Miracle Dog Rescue!

They are so loving and care so much for the sweet rescues. They have the biggest hearts! They…read morebrought us an amazing foster that we easily adopted and are so thankful for what they do! I'm reading some other reviews and I'm perplexed. They are a rescue, which is different from a shelter. They rely on fosters so they can get dogs out of bad situations. They travel to pick up the dogs, transfer them to fosters, bring the items they need. Arrange the vet visits. It's constant lifesaving work they do. The dog comes first, so when the dog needs to go to the vet, it's the number one priority. Our dog was just days from being killed in a shelter and they rescued and did all the work to make him healthy and happy and we benefitted from all the work they do. I would 100% pick them to foster for and maybe one day adopt again.

4 years ago we fostered one of SCARS dogs and worked through the process with Michelle. She was so…read morededicated to our foster dog as she is with all those pets she helps and tries to find homes for. We ended up adopting Roger and have kept up with Michelle and SCARS over the years. She takes such good care of the dogs she rescues and responsibly finds new homes. We would not hesitate to foster or adopt from SoCal SCARS again. Thanks Michelle for all the work you do!

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!

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.

I can't even begin to express how callous and uncompassionate our experience with the person at the…read moreentrance to the Animal Resource Center was. Ironically one of the most inhumane experiences we have ever had. When someone carries in a completely limp and unresponsive dog, desperately asking for help, it is WAY the wrong response to act annoyed and try to get rid of them without any assistance. My Labrador just collapsed, lost all bodily autonomy, soiled herself and had gone completely white. I ran down the street carrying her to the nearest place that I thought could help, which was the Pasadena Humane Society. The 2 young ladies at the Shelter Shop directed me to the Animal Resource Center. I'm sweating bullets and my body is giving out from carrying my poor limp dog a considerable distance, when I finally arrive at the Animal Resource Center. I ask the girl at the entrance for help and she just tells me that they don't treat pets and I need to take my dog somewhere else. I frantically ask where and she gets visibly annoyed at me when she can't provide more information. Eventually a young man comes out and explains that I would need to surrender my dog in order to have them treat her, at which point she becomes the Humane Society's property and I have no claim or access to her condition or whereabouts. He tells me that Access is the nearest emergency pet hospital that can treat her. At that point a woman (possibly a vet) steps in and directs us to VCA on Arroyo Parkway because it seems like my dog may not survive the trip to Access. She was empathetic and wished us luck as we headed off. While I am thankful for those who eventually stepped in and offered helpful advice, I am still in shock at the callous and annoyed initial response I got from the girl at the Animal Resource Center entrance, in that desperate moment as I held my lifeless baby in my arms. I don't care how bad your day was or how much you don't care about your job, you do not get annoyed with someone who is desperately clutching their lifeless baby's body right in front of you. I get it, Pasadena Humane is a non-profit and not a free veterinary hospital. I also understand that many of the staff are not paid enough to care or they may very well be volunteers. But please do a better job of training your people, especially if they are the first point of contact with the public. Give them a list of alternative facilities or instruct them to reach out to someone who can and wants to help, it could mean the difference between life and death.

I had an amazing experience adopting a dog through this rescue! I applied to adopt a sweet Frenchie…read morepuppy I had seen on their website. Within four hours of submitting my application I was approved in the process began! I was put in touch with the amazing foster parents who are so kind and open and helpful With giving me all the information about the puppy. I went to get my puppy today and she's absolutely perfect! All of her vaccines have been done she is spayed I couldn't have asked for more. Mandy communicated with me throughout the week about when I could get her and was very clear about her expectations from me as well. I'm grateful I found a rescue that really cares for their animals and doesn't just adopt them out to anybody. I would highly recommend them and would adopt from them again

This organization is not only unprofessional, disorganized and dishonest. They are unethical and…read moreunlawfully conducting business practices. I spent hundreds of dollars on two pets that were made to seem mine, but it was apparent that when they arrived to my home with the dogs, they had no intention of leaving them. The contrary to what I was told. This has been the most traumatic experiences in my life. These people hide behind their self righteous beliefs of saving animals lives and finding them forever homes when they're really discriminating against people and protected classes.

This Cat Rescue is the Best I've met They are all wonderful…read morewomen that volunteer here. I once fostered a small litter for them and fell in love with one of the kittens and adopted him. He is still with me today. Great Group!

It's there on Saturday 11 to 2 pm. You can help out Stray animals or adopt You can see pets on…read moreSaturdays

Wonderful and super helpful staff. Took my friend there and left with a new dog. Just perfect…read more They tend to have better overall selection because they select more adoptable pets and don't take in aggressive strays.

Would give zero stars if possible. My wife & I have been…read morelookin for a new pup for our family since our last one passed at 14 years. Looking for a new companion for our Malinois that we rescued as a 6 month old and have raised to be a wonderful 6 and a half year old. We saw a dog online we wanted to see, so we called ahead to see if we could come see him. They sounded excited on the phone and told us to come on down! We got in the car and drove all the way across town. We get there and not 30 seconds after walking in we are getting a stern lecture about our prong collar on our Malinois, judging us without knowing about a Malinois or her story. The prong collar literally saved her life, it saved her from getting into trouble and is a fantastic training tool when used properly. Maybe don't judge people as they walk in the door. Then...the icing on the cake. The dog we were coming to see, WASNT EVEN THERE. Terrible experience, the gentleman working the front desk should try not being so judgmental of people. I grew up on a farm around working dogs, we know the breed. I feel bad for the dogs here.