I love all the wonderful ladies who volunteer at the Meade canine thrift store , they have helped…read moreme a lot , very caring people Jason, Alabama and Lilly x

Charlotte Meade is the most loving animal Mom I have ever met in the many canine rescues where I…read morehave volunteered . She has a large land property in Creston, the dogs sleep inside two different enclosures (one her personal home) and she supports them with donations. Many of her beautiful senior and special needs dogs are rescued on the brink of death from the LA County Shelters. I love volunteering there, seeing the happy new dog parents taking home beautiful senior dogs that have such a love of life and so much UNCONDITIONAL LOVE to give and share. Charlotte is my hero, and I just hope I can make a difference in their lives in any small way. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donations are needed, (for the shelter and Resale Store in Atascadero) Please see the list on her website for the most current list and stop by MEADE Rescue RESALE RETAIL STORE in Atascadero, 4303 El Camino Real, where they sell gently used Furniture, Gently used Clothing and Tools. All proceeds go towards helping SENIOR ANIMALS live happier, healthier lives.

Lovely rescue! You can tell they love and respect the cats in their care. We were visiting the area…read moreand since my cat is on the other side of the country, I was very much missing her. It was wonderful to spend time with the kitties. Hot Rod was such a good girl. I hope someone snaps her up so they can enjoy her gentle personality.

This is the best cat shelter we have ever visited. We come every time we are in Cambria. The staff…read morereally are passionate about caring for all these cats waiting for a forever home. They have a great little gift shop with cat themed gifts. They are very donation dependent. We won a great painting by a local artist at auction to help support the shelter.

How awesome would it be to get to interact with wolves? The answer is very, very awesome. WHAR…read morewolves is a wolf rescue preservation that houses several wolves, from timberwolves to grey wolves to adoptable wolf dogs. Kristi gives a very thorough tour and drops tons of knowledgeable information on the history of WHAR wolves and also each of the wolves personalities, cnaracteristics, and fun facts. She points out the Alpha (but we all know the real Alpha is her, haha), the Beta, and the rest of the wolves' roles in the pack. The wolves have a generously-sized play time area that they take turns running around in. At the end, Kristi took out the Alpha wolf and we got to interact, pet him, and take pictures with him. Such a truly fascinating animal. You can visit by calling and making an appointment and giving a donation. We did the dusk tour for ~$15 per person, but you also have an option for a feeding tour. These are at set times, as the wolves need to be on a set feeding schedule. Parking was easy and the place is located right next to another zoo animal facility. I would highly recommend anyone who loves animals to check this place out!

Melony gave my family a wonderful tour of the hybrid wolf's. Such beautiful animal's and learned a…read morelot about the wolf hybrid and wolf's in general.

If you want a tired happy dog, send them to Natalie!! I have nothing but great things to say…read more Natalie is an amazing human being, absolutely knowledgeable about animal behavior, and very trustworthy. There are very few people that I trust with my animals, and she has 100% of my trust. I'm never worried when my dog is out with her because I know he's in good hands. He loves his pack walks and I love that he comes home tired and happy. How convenient is it to have your pup picked up and dropped off at home? Super convenient! Your dog will have a fun long day full of physical and mental stimulation! I highly recommend Dog Camp SLO!

Natalie is the absolute best and we feel so lucky we found her!…read more Our mini-labradoodle, Nora, needs a lot of walking to tire her out and Natalie's hiking routine is perfect for her. Plus socializing with the other dogs on the walks is an added bonus. Natalie also provides the sweetest little update emails every day with tons of adorable pictures. I can tell how much Nora loves it because she gets SO excited to see Natalie and the gang on Wednesdays :) Natalie is fantastic about communication, super organized, and even came over to meet Nora and see how she interacted with other dogs before their first walk together. We could not be happier!

I'm extremely disappointed with this rescue's polices and overall approach. I was denied the…read moreopportunity to adopt simply because I live in the Central Valley... which makes absolutely no sense considering the dog I applied for literally came from the Central Valley. They wrote in an email to me, "You can't throw a rock without hitting an abandoned dog there." Turing away a qualified, loving home-based, purely on zip code, feels more like discrimination in the responsible rescue work. If the goal is truly to help dogs find a safe, committed home, blanket location restrictions like this are counterproductive. It's disheartening to see dogs kept from good homes over policies that seem inconsistent and poorly thought out. I expect better from an organization that claims to prioritize animal well-being.

Compassion As…read moresomeone who has rescued before and is actively fostering a purebred Australian Shepherd we saved from a high-kill shelter, I reached out to this rescue hoping for guidance and collaboration to help place him in the right long-term home. He had been on the euthanasia list due to illness, and my family and I spent over $3,000 out of pocket to nurse him back to health. We've provided love, care, and structure, and we're continuing to support him while recognizing that--due to his reactivity and my being pregnant--our home isn't the safest long-term fit, especially with a newborn on the way. Instead of being met with support or even understanding, I received a shaming, condescending response that made broad assumptions about our commitment and motivations. Despite stating clearly that I am willing to act as a foster and contribute financially to his continued care, their reply completely disregarded that and suggested I was contributing to the problem. It lacked empathy, nuance, and basic kindness. What's worse is that the tone of their message is exactly the kind that pushes capable, compassionate people away from stepping up to rescue or foster in the first place. It's hard enough navigating complex behavioral needs while doing everything possible to give a dog a second chance--being met with judgment instead of help is unacceptable. I would not recommend working with this organization unless you want to be talked down to for trying to do the right thing. There are plenty of rescues out there that operate with both heart and professionalism. Sadly, this was not one of them. --Sandra K.

We have had our labradoodle,Emma, for 7 years now. We selected Country Labradoodles after lots of…read moreresearch on best practices and long term health results of different breeders. Our girl is the best dog and the healthiest dog we have ever had. She is also a beauty and we are routinely stopped and asked where we got her. I always send them to Country Labradoodles!

From the owner: Licensed Labradoodle Breeder for 23 years. Member of BBB Specializing in family companions, service…read moreand therapy type dogs. Temperament testing for each dog making the perfect match for each family.

This is an amazing vet hospital! I had no idea that I couldn't give my cats tap water from a faucet…read morePaso Robles. My cat almost died and was in Atascadero Pet Hospital the pet hospital for a week. Every one was so long kind and a year later if I take him back for a well visit. Everyone there comes to see him and love on him.

I came for emergency services for my cat today- a big abscess on his cheek after being bitten by a…read moresquirrel I think- I was hesitant due to the mixed reviews however I must say that the staff was friendly and communicative, there was a bit of a wait due to several people in front of me, so I dropped him off and went home. The vet called me explained everything she was considering and waited for my OK which I promptly gave because it's what I thought would happen to begin with. I did have an option to go over pricing prior to any procedures being done however I said "do what needs to be done" and she ballparked the price for me which actually was very accurate. I can tell you that the price was pretty close to what it would've been at my previous Vet, and probably the same or slightly cheaper than the Vet that I currently have. I feel like the poor reviews this place has gotten is based on people with unrealistic expectations. The emergency services here operate just like they would at a human emergency room. Unstable patients take precedent over stable patients. My cat received excellent care and I would not hesitate to use their services again.