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.

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.

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.

We reserved a male mini blue heeler near fall of 2020. Tina was very professional and thorough…read moreevery step of the way. Our preferences were. Ballerini line, Tan markings, Mini, Male, Blue, Tail intact (not altered). Eye patch(s). Mottled Body, Markings are acceptable. Fast forward about 8 months, Tina reached out about a new litter but unfortunately the timing was not right for us. A few months later, November 16, 2021 Stefani had her litter of 8 males and 1 female. We at last selected our new puppy! With our position in the reservation list, it took just about one year to receive our pup. From here, communication with Tina was once a week for about 8 weeks. Pictures and videos showing the pups growth and how their coat is coming in. The day of pick up, the ranch was neat and well kept. We were greeted by a few of the breeding heelers, they were very loving and wanted all of our attention. Tina brought over our pup and administered his first shot and provided paperwork along with it. She advised our next steps as new parents to an amazing breed. The entire experience working with Tina as our breeder was great and couldn't be happier. It is a process as noted on their website. So please be patient and respect the process. The only recommendation I would like to mention is improvement on the progression photos during the first 8 weeks they are born. Some of the photos of the pups were a little too distant and may have been screenshots taken from a video. Thank you again Tina!

Perfect Puppy. My husband and I rescued a heeler mix from the shelter a few years ago, and after…read morefalling in love with his heeler traits, we decided to get a puppy. I reached out to Tina because she had standard and mini heelers. After corresponding a bit, she said a standard is probably what we were looking for. While waiting our turn in line, Tina was extremely forthright and transparent and always answered my emails clearly and quickly. Once it was our litter, she sent weekly updates about our puppy with pictures. I agree with another reviewer that our lack of pickiness got us our puppy more quickly. Our biggest concern was size; we wanted a standard on the smaller side (no more than 40 lbs). Our pup is from Shelton and Hawn. At 1 year, he is 36 lbs, perfect for us. I have to admit, I was a little nervous bringing our puppy home at 6 weeks, since so many sites recommend 8 weeks minimum, but our puppy was weaned, healthy, and ready to go. Now, we have a sociable, intelligent, loving dog who fits into our family perfectly. I can't say enough good things about our experience with Lewis Ranch. Thank you Tina!

Valley Oak SPCA, a no-kill animal rescue in California's Central Valley, demonstrates animal rescue…read moredone right. Their commitment to animal welfare in their care is excellent. Their focus on driving pet adoption awareness is tireless. I love that they also focus on fixing the pet overpopulation issue in the Central Valley via their low cost spay/neuter clinic that also offers low cost microchipping. Their treatment of their amazing staff and volunteers is exemplary. Thank you for all you do, Valley Oak SPCA -- your contributions to this area is critical! Folks often confuse Valley Oak SPCA and the city animal shelter -- two completely separate organizations.

Just coming back to my review because after 4 years I still never heard back from them when all I…read morewas trying to do was save a dog named Johnny. But they don't communicate and don't truly care about the pets here. I messaged them about Johnny on instagram and then they blocked me. They are very unprofessional and I feel very sorry for any animal that ends up in this place! This place should be shut down or get completely new staff.

This is a nice place for animals I like the way the shelter looks many trees and many open landread more

From the owner: Since 1970 we offer a complete line of portable horse and cattle corrals, barns, shelters, exotic…read moreanimal enclosures, storage buildings and carports.

Today my dear cat was hit by a car and passed away. The animal service officer Zach immediately…read morecalled me once he picked up my cat and brought her right over to me. He was considerate and caring and I really appreciate his grace during the tough time. He had information for cremation and other services if need be. Thank you for doing your job and not treating her like just some cat and being a gentleman and carrying her to my backyard for me. I appreciate all of this more than he can ever know.

Several years ago, the neighbors who live behind us had a dog that "had issues". He was put into a…read morekennel if you want to call it that, with not much room to move, no warm spot for him to lie down (kennel was out in the yard). This poor dog screamed all day, every day. After numerous phone calls to SPCA/Visalia Animal Control, nothing was being done. After approx. 6 months of this the entire neighborhood was making calls. The police department, I believe, finally arrived and issued a citation. This dog is now gone. However, he has been replaced by a great dane and a much smaller dog who continuously bark and howl during daylight hours. I don't believe that calling animal control is going to get anywhere with the nuisance barking. You just don't respond to or seem to care about what is happening. The residents of this home do not check on them to see what is causing them to bark constantly. Several of us in our own neighborhood have dogs and all make sure they are not a nuisance. Why isn't it possible to get some action on this problem?

Closed Early. Some people have a job and can't come until later in the day. Sign says open until 5…read morebut showed up at 4:30 and gate was locked.

Inyo County Animal Shelter is located at the northern end of the Town of Big Pine, CA. There is a…read moresign marking the turnoff when driving northbound on Highway 395, but not southbound. This is a small, rural shelter. The staff is very welcoming and they keep everything clean. Hours of operation are as follows: Tuesday thru Friday: 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Shelter is part of the Inyo County Sheriff's department so it will likely be closed on public holidays. If you are passing through on your way to Mammoth and June Lake and want to perform an act of kindness, I suggest stopping at Wye Road Feed & Supply in Bishop to pick up some cat treats and dog chews to drop off at the shelter. The animals and staff will love you for it.

I called about an animal that I was concerned about. Nobody answered the phone. I left a message…read more No one called back. Not much else can be said.

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.