Ruffles is a small but mighty rescue group.. They take in medically needy dogs that otherwise would…read moreprobably have nowhere to go. I adopted a dog from them in 2013. He is a pitbull who was "owned" by a homeless man and was beaten by him regularly. He was severely underweight and deemed dog aggressive by the animal shelter. Ruffles nursed him back to health and even took him to an animal behaviorist to assess his needs. He is now a happy, well-adjusted pup who lives with 2 other dogs and a cat. He even passed the Canine Good Citizen test. A year later we adopted another Ruffles rescue dog who was formerly a stray in Compton. She had also suffered abuse but was socialized and loved by Ruffles until we adopted her. She is currently a part of our pack without any issues. I cannot recommend Ruffles highly enough. The owner, Christina, has very high standards and always does right by her animals. I still support this rescue and donate to it often. Their mission is a lofty one and they never give up on any dog.

Ruffles Rescue is an amazing rescue! Christina is an amazing person! I adopted my baby almost 8…read moreyears ago and once a Ruffles pup always a Ruffles pup. Christina was there to help when we fell on a hard times, she worked with me and made sure my dog was well taken care of. She takes the time to know the dogs in her care and find them the right home. So thankful for Christina and Ruffles Rescue.

My husband and I had a great experience adopting our puppy from CVRR! Communication via email was…read moregreat and very responsive. We're from San Jose so they were nice enough to schedule an appointment on the weekend, and hold him until our appointment, when we could make it out to see him. Suzie was so nice when we showed up and let us hang out with our pup for awhile in the outdoor play pen. She was very flexible and happy to show us other dogs that were available and was very honest and candid about dogs she thought would or wouldn't be a good fit for us or would be a bit more of a challenge energy or behavior wise. Ultimately we adopted the pup we originally came to see and it's only been 2.5 weeks but he's already fit into to our family perfectly and Suzie's assessment of his behavior/personality was spot on. Also, their adoption fee is very affordable!! Appreciate that they do the vaccines, de-worming, and other health care needs but still make it as easy/accessible as possible to adopt with a low adoption fee.

I can't begin to say what a wonderful Rescue CVRR is!! I highly recommend this facility if you…read morewant adopt a rescue. I adopted my little dog from there 2 years ago and she is exactly what they said she is and I couldn't be happier.

This is my favorite local animal charity as they are a no kill facility. Please consider them when…read moremaking your contributions to charity.

Hello, We live out by Lake Ming in Bakersfield Ca. There…read morehas been a dog living in our neigborhood and if front of our home. It needs a good place to live, we can not keep it. It is not ours to keep. We have put signs and sent emails, but no luck. I hope Alpha Canine Sanctuary can help us. I left a message. Please call us asap. Thank you, Gloria :)

I want to update my initial review. I adopted my boy way back in 2014. I arrived just as they were…read moreclosing, and the staff still made sure I went home with my buddy. He has been my best friend ever since. He's the best handful a woman could hope for. This year, his arthritis kicked in, and it's cost me over $6,000. I would spend it all over again. With medical care, a change of diet, and exercise, he is thriving. Thank you so much. He's the best old man on the planet.

This shelter has been the worst I have dealt with. I went in yesterday (after visiting several…read moreshelters in past months) trying to find the perfect dog to fit in with us. I finally find one. Isn't available until today (on stray hold). I get that. I come back right at 10am when they take people walking in for adoptions.. was told that the dog is not available for adoption because it's going to a rescue. I asked can I get the information for the rescue so I can adopt through them? Nope. They can't give out that info. So basically after being told I could adopt the dog today, I was told I couldn't because it's going to be picked up by a rescue who is going to foster it and find a home. Hi. I could have been that home. But your shelter clearly isn't in the business of finding good homes for dogs. And with that, I'll be going to a breeder. Maybe create some policies that make it seem like you're trying to find homes for dogs and not just euthanize them. Pretty sure that rescue will do just fine without the one dog and still bring in good money from all the other dogs that take from the shelter. But like I said. The shelter clearly isn't in the business of finding good homes for their dogs. Wouldn't recommend and I won't be returning. I'd rather pay more for my dog than deal with unprofessional establishments such as this one. Shop. Don't adopt :) that should be their motto.

Valley Animal Haven is an amazing animal rescue! I adopted 2 dogs from their facility. The staff…read moreare wonderful, very knowledgeable and they care about their animals deeply. They rigorously screen applicants to ensure that the animals find loving forever homes. The facility is clean and they have made significant improvements since we first adopted in October 2017. The adoption fees cover a lot of things that would typically cost hundreds of dollars if we were to do them on our own. Their fees are reasonably priced. They have a trainer on staff who can give you advice, tips and tricks on any issues you may experience while an animal is settling into your home. This is an amazing place, filled with amazing people and amazing animals. This would be my first choice if I ever want to consider adopting another animal!

The staff at this rescue were friendly in person, and I appreciated their kindness during the…read moreadoption process. However, my post-adoption experience raised serious concerns. I was told both verbally and in writing that I had seven (7) days to notify the rescue of any medical issues. Within that seven-day period, I notified them in writing that my newly adopted Persian cat developed yellow eye discharge, squinting, and signs concerning for an eye infection, which is not typical Persian tearing. I also notified the rescue of my concerns regarding delayed or limited access to medical treatment, as prompt veterinary care is important to prevent unnecessary suffering. Despite reporting the issue within the stated timeframe, I was informed that no veterinary costs would be covered, and that treatment would require returning the cat to the shelter rather than allowing local veterinary care. Based on the condition that appeared shortly after adoption, I felt misled by being told the cat was in "good health." While I am not saying this was intentional, the information provided did not align with my experience once the cat was home, which was concerning. I share this so future adopters can make informed decisions. Please be cautious, especially when adopting brachycephalic or exotic breeds such as Persians, which are prone to eye and respiratory issues. Clarify in writing what "good health" means and what medical support, if any, is provided after adoption.

My sister in law recently lost her little puggle and she was understandably heart broken. She…read morelooked on line and saw there were some puppies available at the Hanford SPCA (Kings SPCA). She made an appointment to see a particular little puppy. She asked if I would be able to drive her out there. Of course! When we got to Hanford, we kept driving around and around the mall. No SPCA that we could find. The GPS said we were THERE. Turns out it's INSIDE the mall!! The girl working there was really nice and the little puppy was love at first sight for both my SIL and the puppy! The adoption papers and fee were taken care of and we were soon on our way with a new little puppy.

We adopted Willow in November 2020, and the people in this shelter were wonderful! They were so…read morecaring and very helpful. When the time comes to adopt another dog, we will definitely look here first.

It was 6pm, Christmas Day, 2021. I was traveling through to Colorado and stopped at a McDonalds…read morefor some food. I found instead a small, injured stray dog. With all the shelters closed I decided to drive to this shelter in hopes someone would be on-site. Unfortunately, no one was there. So I called the dispatch number. Long story short, the shelter supervisor drove out after hours late on Christmas Day to meet me and take the little guy in. He was responsive and very concerned about the well being of the dog. If this supervisor is indicative of the rest of the employees, the homeless animals are very lucky!

This place deserves zero stars. I brought in a dove who's leg seemed broken and he/she couldn't…read morefly. I was told to bring the bird here and that it would be helped further. Not only did the bird receive no help!! But it was killed and they claimed it naturally died after only being there for 30 minutes!!! DO NOT BRING ANY ANIMALS HERE!! THEY HAVE NO CARE AT ALL AND THIS INCOMPETENT WOMEN THERE KNOWS NOTHING AT ALL. I TRULY regret ever coming here and I am so sorry to you dove! I thought I was helping you

PetSmart is a one-stop shop for my pet needs. I have 3 bearded dragons and a beautiful Javanese…read moretabby. Although i'm not from Porterville, i look for a local PetSmart to replenish for my Dragons needs. Whether I'm at my home branch or visiting the valley, I can always count on 'em!

Yes I shop Petsmart a lot .. the staff is nice and helpful . I like that they offer cats for…read moreadoption

Almost 8 years ago, we adopted our dog from Pawsitive Connections. Penny, the owner of the…read morenonprofit found a dog that was very close to dying from starvation. She brought the dog back to her house and nursed her back to health. As a result, the animal we received was quite possibly the sweetest and most loving dog I have ever seen. She has been a joy every single day we have had her. The love and care that went into her rehabilitation was so apparent. Every animal that she adopts out goes through a veterinary check before they are cleared for adoption. They are well cared for and socialized. I would recommend Pawsitive Connections to anyone looking for a dog adoption.

We adopted 4.5 month old puppy with them during one of the adoption events at San Jose. They did a…read morereally good job listening to us and matching with our dog. She has been with us for a year now and we could not be happier.