In August of 2024, we went to look at a couple of dogs we liked for their online information…read more Neither seemed to be a good fit in person however. I remember one doggie photo on their website that actually was a bit scary looking, and it turned out that the dog with the 'tough guy' photo was in the kennel right next to one we were investigating. Funny thing was, in person, the tough guy was not even slightly scary, in fact he was as gentle as a lamb. Guess who came home with us? Yeah the one I'd judged incorrectly based on one photo; he is the treasure of our family now, such a good boy. Well, when the following August (2025) rolled around and the shelter had another adoption event, we decided to find a playmate for our boy dog. We looked at a few and settled on one female that obviously did not like being in doggie jail, seems she was a bit mouthy at times which made her unpopular with visiting folks. I saw potential though, and we took her home with us, and as I felt, the light nipping has diminished over time. Though a tad crazy, she is a fun addition to our home and she can actually fly at times in our large backyard. Both dogs have grown quite affectionate with one another over time, and both even get along with our kitty. Overall, VCAS is a great place to find a friend, and give them a loving forever home.

Conflicting review, shared with honesty and heart. I'll…read morestart with the difficult part, which is based on an incident from over 15 years ago. During a family move, my dog got out while staying with relatives and was taken to this shelter by animal control. Unfortunately, we hadn't updated our landline number, so we weren't notified right away. When we finally came looking for her, we were told she would be held for a certain time and that, due to her being a senior, we should come sooner rather than later. Sadly, when my mom and I arrived, she had already been put down. I was much younger and very emotional, and overcrowding was mentioned at the time. While this experience was heartbreaking, I don't hold it against them today. The shelter is now no-kill, and I truly believe in growth and change. I adopted my first dog from here as a puppy and adopted one of my current dogs eight years ago. Both experiences were positive--everyone was kind, helpful, and caring. Customer service has been great, and the staff deserves more recognition for the compassion they show. I definitely recommend adoption and will always believe in this message: don't shop--please adopt

Great volunteers, very knowledgeable about all the animals…read more On August 17, 19, was free adoption day called clear the shelter and save a pet at this no kill shelter. What a great turn out, so many people who hopefully will provide a great home. They had dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, roosters and even horses. Normal fees are around $50 for adoptions, today that feel was waived. The savings could go towards the pet supplies.

I'm disappointed the Paws Work's would let sick animals be adopted. AndI believe the staff at Pet…read moreSmart the fed them and cleaned their litter box would have heard them sneeze and cough. On 12/17/23 we adopted 2 orange tabby kittens from Paw Works in side Pet Smart. As we were putting them in the crate 1 sneezed. By the time we got home they sneezed 4 or 5 times. I told my son to make a vet appointment as soon as possible. I thought they had Upper respiratory infections. He took them on Tuesday 12/19/23 and they were both put on antibiotics. Then Saturday 12/23/23 the smaller of the 2 not showing much improvement ( now having watering eye and wheezing) with our local vet out of town we took him to the emergency vet. Where he received a bit more medication. I guess they are lucky we have them . Instead of being sick and ignored in a small glass box . We love our new babies.

I was in the mall recently and decided to check out what's new near Sears and Penneys. I found…read morethis place: What an exciting concept! A pet rescue and thrift store combo! I know that another Animal Rescue does this type of thing (selling donated items to raise money for the animals) but I've never seen it inside the mall. Th clothing/items for resale were nice (more than just the Goodwill) and there were several cats hoping for adoption near the front windows. I inquired about them (because cats) and while it's not an ideal situation, it's better than them being on the streets. They are looking for volunteers to help work with the animals, so what an amazing way to give back. I plan to be back again because I fully support this cause and hope others can support them, too.

Had two really disappointing experiences…read more Second time here within 1 month of eachother. only because I was referred here by my nieces that adopted 2 kittens a few months ago. I was really hopeful on finding some kittens for my kiddos but the lady that shows you the kittens seems to not want anyone to adopt . She asks what we're looking for so I respond , short haired to avoid too much shedding. I did my research before coming in so I know there's breeds that fall in that category. Her response to us was that all cats shed (with an attitude and shrugs) . That was last month when I came in with my kids. We received the same response when we came in today . Brought my nieces with me to see if there were any kittens we liked. The same woman helped us today. I guess she's the one assigned to show the cats here . She's the older woman with glasses and pink hair .

The shelter has been a sanctuary for many dogs, for years ; including dogs that I have brought in…read morepersonally and have been adopted out to good families within a short time after. This place cannot be shut down ever , a lot of people as well as our stray loving dogs and cats who depend on it.

I love this place & what they stand for with their cause. They have a variety of different items &…read morenever know what you are gonna find. Helpful & friendly employees. Items all vary in different prices but have some good deals. Definitely recommend this place!

lol!! I've never been in a store that tried harder not to sell something. First time in and they…read morehad several pieces of Kitchen-aid baking dishes. Each were priced between $14-$17 and I think there were six pieces. I asked the woman at the front if I bought all of them, was there any kind of deal they'd make. She had to ask her manager. She asked and I'm seriously not even sure if she finished her sentence before the manager snapped "No! We just got those in". Hahaha!!! Well, you don't want to sell them??? I honestly would have considered paying full price. I would have for sure bought all of it if they knocked off even $5 on the total. I just wasn't sure if they negotiated prices since it's just a thrift store. I didn't buy anything and won't walk back in to that store. How can a manager be that rude? To the owners, you're losing sales. We live close by so I'll recommend they not bother. She should take a class in sales.

my friend took 2 of her dogs, and the sam simon foundation saved their lives!…read more wonderful people

They are unreliable and rude, so do not waste your time with them! They are fully booked for…read moremonths! They will not call you, and if they do, it will be at their leisure, merely to place you on a waiting list. All of the 5-star reviews must be fake.

See Spot Pose is such an awesome company! Samara really is great with animals and takes great pride…read morein her work. Every piece i've seen is so far exudes excellence. I purchased the 2013 calendar and it is just to die for! The best thing about Samara's work is that money goes to help rescue dogs! Samara's work is so artful and full of emotion. I recommend See Spot Pose for any pet photography needs!

I set up a family photo shoot with doggie as a gift to my husband. The photography was beautiful,…read morebecause it was high quality and captured the spirit of family. I can't say enough....but I will. Samara made it fun for all of us!

Never even bothered answering my well written, detailed and desperate email for help. We get it…read more You have no space, but you can at least have a rejection form letter acknowledging receipt, extending compassion and regret for not be able to assist and wishing a happier, alternate outcome. No, instead you flat out ignore people who are desperate. People who are trying to do the right thing by trying to get help for animals rather than abandonimg them on the street, then be chastised for being cruel. It is your business to be compassionate and caring and yet you coldly ignore people's cries for help. And you call yourself a rescue. Rescuing what?

Ginny is amazing when it comes to caring for her pets! She gives them all the individual attention…read morethey need. She goes out of her way (literally will drive over a hundred miles) to rescue/help other animals in bad situations. She is very responsible and is highly knowledgeable of all her different species of animals, and provides enough space for them to be their happy little selves. Thank you Ginny for all your hard work!

We've only had two visits with Michael so far, and the difference in my dog is absolutely…read moreincredible. My boxer was anxious and very reactive, but now he's noticeably calmer and much less reactive. It honestly feels like we have a new dog. Michael is truly the best. He's patient, knowledgeable, and always happy to walk us through any situation or question that comes up. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. I can't thank Michael enough! He's made a huge impact on our lives and completely changed the future for my dog. I'm so excited to see the progress we continue to make!

I want to start by saying the trainer we had Michael is a kind and responsive person. You can tell…read morehe really cares about dogs and takes his work seriously, which I truly respect! We spent over $1,000 hoping to improve our dogs' reactivity issues. We followed the homework that was given to us, stayed consistent, and while there was some minor progress, we eventually hit a wall. The BAH method is the foundation of their training approach, and while it might work for others, it just didn't lead to the results we needed unfortunately. What made it more disappointing for us is that even though the company offers lifetime support, it didn't feel like there was anything drastically new or helpful to move us forward after a certain point. Again, I commend for the trainer for trying his best and truly caring, but we hit a wall. We were basically told we were doing everything right, but the problem still wasn't getting better. This review isn't meant to discredit the trainer or the business. I'm sure he's helped many other clients successfully. Unfortunately, in our case, it didn't live up to expectations given the cost and the goals we had. Sidenote: I'm not looking for a debate or follow-up--just sharing my personal experience in case it helps someone else make an informed decision.

Las Vegas, NV customer review…read more Linda has watched my 8 year old chihuahua twice now. I found her online through Craigslist. She is so nice and does a great job! It takes me 30 minutes in the wee morning hours to get to her place via freeway. I don't mind the drive as I know my girl is in trustworthy hands. My flights have been in the mornings and she has been more than happy to have me drop her off early. Linda will text updates and pictures of my dog too, which makes me feel better! I love my dog and hate to leave her! I like knowing how she's doing when we're apart. Linda also pays attention to detail by cleaning the dog bowls and her blanket before I come to pick her up. I highly recommend Linda for any pet care needs! Thanks Linda! Courtney

Linda is an amazing pet sitter and pet companion! She made me feel very comfortable while I was…read moreaway and she watched our 2 sphynx cats and little dog. Our cats require some extra care and she was happy to take all my directions and crazy needs. Linda sent us pics, checked in multiple times daily and was always available. We were just coming off a very scary episode where our baby cat was sick in the ER and she took special care to keep me updated and make me feel so much better about being away from him. We will use Linda over and over, we are so glad to have found her! :)