I've visited dozens of dog rescue organizations over the last six months. I found this to be one…read moreof the best in terms of cleanliness, design, well-funded by community support, kind staffers. Regrettably, it's first come, first serve and I live four hours away. If I ever saw a dog on their website which I wanted to adopt, there was no way they could hold the dog for me while I drove the four hours. But a great organization.

I had my 4 lb chi spayed here and could not be happier!!!! What a fantastic experience!!! If I…read morecould give 100000 stars I would ... highly recommend

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.

OMG! Meade Canine Rescue is absolutely fantastic!! Met Charlotte and Tim, who were so kind and so…read morecaring. Our daughter and her husband wanted to get a rescue dog for some time, and found one online at Meade. We just picked him up the other day at Meade's. He is the sweetest little guy, a beagle/corgi mix. Charlotte named him Guy. He's been so wonderfully taken care of during the last month at Meade's. We understood he was abandoned for some time, so is quite shy, a bit skittish, yet so loving. Our daughter and her husband are so happy to have him as a part of their family. They both grew up loving dogs, and pretty much all other animals. They already have a cat, named Ollie from when he was a kitten (also abandoned on the side of the road). So, it was very sweet when Ollie and Emerson (Emmer for short, Guy's new name) met, and instantly got along. Guess they have that special connection. A huge heartfelt thank you to Charlotte and Tim for really taking care of Emmer, and giving him a lot of love, and so much care and respect. Our family is very honored to carry on your kindness and care for Emmer. You both are such gems!! All these dogs you've rescued are so very blessed that you've found and cared for them. And so are we!! xxoo Lynn, Ron, Cait and Andy

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.

HART in Cambria is one of the nicest places to adopt a feline! The cats here are well taken care…read moreof. The facility is so clean and the cats have plenty of space to roam and cat sit by their bay window to breathe in the fresh air. They welcome anyone to come by to just sit and play with the kittens and the other cats who are waiting for their forever home. I love to visit and get my cat fix, it's great therapy for anyone who wants to be one with the kitties. If you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or foster, the friendly staff is so helpful and will be able tio answer any questions you may have. Stop by and check out their beautiful sanctuary and gift shop, you may go home with a pet if your own!!!

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.

We were out of town for Thanksgiving and this was the nearest pet hospital that was open. While we…read moreended up having one of the worst nights of our lives and our senior pup died of aggressive cancer, the staff here was extremely caring and kind, to the point that I wanted to make this review. We weren't rushed to make a decision, we were given time and treatment options, and they took the time to answer our numerous questions and concerns, despite it being a holiday weekend and late at night. While I do hope I'm never in a similar situation again, I would recommend taking your pup here.

Unfortunately our 7 year old very athletic dog developed a knee problem and needed TPLO surgery…read more It's expensive and we waited about a year thinking about it and then we had it done. Immediately after it healed, the other knee went bad so Dr Schecter did the second one. It's very common for a second knee to go bad after the other. I never imagined a dog could be so expensive but TLPO surgery is much more common than I thought. So for probably 8-10 months, we were rehabbling knees. Dog's knees heal pretty fast. Yes, this has become a very expensive dog but he run's like a champ and is as happy as can be. We have two great dogs and love them both!! We have been to the Atascadero Emergency Clinic for other issues also and we have been happy each time.

Had our first appointment yesterday to get our little puppy examined. Creekside Veterinary Hospital…read moreis a wonderful facility with a great Vet and staff. Friendly and professional with a warm and inviting office. Couldn't have been any nicer and accommodating. We're glad to have that facility and personnel taking care of our little fur baby.

When coming to see Dr Minor and his staff, I always feel confident that my dog will be taken care…read moreof with kindness and skill. Dr Minor has always maintained transparency on my dog's health and keeps prices fair. Creekside is definitely a smart choice when selecting veterinary care!