Mutt Scouts foster here! I've had such a good experience fostering through Mutt Scouts. They make the process easy and have been supportive every step of the way. From answering my hundreds of questions to providing guidance, I've always felt like I had a team behind me. Because of that support I've fostered 10+ dogs over the past few years. Every dog is different and Mutt Scouts does a great job of helping set both fosters and dogs up for success. It's a truly dedicated, volunteer-run rescue that cares deeply about the animals in its care. If you've ever considered fostering but felt intimidated or unsure where to start, I can't recommend Mutt Scouts enough. read more

I've worked with Mutt Scouts on multiple occasions. The first was 3 years ago when I adopted a dog from a foster family. They were so loving and treated him with so much kindness that when he seems them to this day he gets so excited when we see them in the neighborhood. The 2nd time I actually tried to foster a dog but fell in love with her so I ended up adopting her too! In all interactions (as a foster and adopter) they made sure the animals were safe and well cared for. The people running and associated with Mutt Scouts care so much about the wellbeing of their animals and ensure that they find the perfect homes for each one read more

The Mutt Scouts - Pet Adoption Near Me - San Diego, California

I fostered one of their dogs for a few weeks and ended up adopting her. The process was super easy, and our dog is the most loving, well-tempered, and friendliest dog I have ever had. Her eyes are so very sad and I can only imagine what she went through in her previous 3 years of life. I promised her I would give her the best life ever and I am hoping the sadness leaves her! If you're concerned about the adoption fees, ask up front so you are prepared. Remember, if you can't afford the fee, you probably can't afford to own a dog. Lots of things happen and you have to be prepared financially for them! It's not just about buying a bag of dog food and a bed. Vaccines, teeth cleaning, antibiotics when they're sick, Vet checkups, accidents, flea control meds, grooming, yearly license, and on and on. read more

We adopted our dog from Mutt Scouts in 2021 and since then have fostered and placed nearly a dozen dogs for Mutt Scouts. We have received kind and generous support for every foster we've taken in. We are proud to work with Mutt Scouts as they take in many dogs that other organizations ignore. read more

This charity saves dogs out of trash cans and from the streets. They are the most empathetic and give every dollar to stray and sick dogs. I have two Muttscout rescues and love them. Such sweet dogs. They make sure the dogs have their shots and are in good shape when you get them. You should see how bad they are when they start out. Definitely worth supporting. read more

The Mutt Scouts - Pet Adoption Near Me - San Diego, California

We had heard that Mutt Scouts needed foster parents, especially during the summer. We've always wanted to help this organization because of their outstanding efforts to save dogs. From start to adoption, Mutt Scouts was amazing. They made everything easy by arranging all the transport of the puppies to my house, dropping off a starter kit, and giving me the medical history and personality profiles of the puppies. When the puppies arrived in our home, there was the usual getting to know period and the puppies quickly became a part of my family. Mutt Scouts staff was always available to answer my questions (which I had a lot of) and within the 1st week, the 1st puppy got adopted. It warmed our hearts to see the puppy meet their forever family and it made us feel great. By the 2nd week, the 2nd puppy was adopted to her forever home. The lessons my kids learned from taking care of these dogs and doing something to make the world a better place will carry over into their adulthood. Mutt Scouts made it easy to make a societal impact one dog at a time. If you are in a season of life where you can handle a little change and excitement, please consider fostering. The Mutt Scouts community will be there for you all the way and every step of the way. read more

The Mutt Scouts - Pet Adoption Near Me - San Diego, California

I love Mutt Scouts. They save the dog's lives every day, and probably saved mine, too. All four of my dogs are from Mutt Scouts. I am forever grateful to this organization for everything they do for the dogs. read more

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I can't thank Mutt Scouts enough for all of their hard work in getting these amazing dogs adopted! We adopted our dog (Ferdinand now Friday ) from them in January and he is exactly how they described him! It has made us so happy to see his personality come out as he settles in our home. He is incredibly smart and just the sweetest boy one could ever hope for! I would absolutely recommend this rescue to anyone looking for the perfect best friend and new family member read more

I started following Muttscouts on Instagram at the beginning of quarantine. I had been thinking about fostering for a while so I finally sent an application. I was hopeful. I love animals! And now I had so much free time - much like every other person who is now sitting at home trying to find ways to fill the monotony of too much free time. BUT of course I had to talk my life partner into the decision. He was on the fence because he was sure I (we) would be a foster fail. Fortunately some time passed before I heard back from them. Honestly I think enough time passed that I sent a second application. Obviously they receive a lot of emails- couldn't hurt to showcase my eagerness It was just enough time for me to formally put together my pitch "Why we would be the greatest foster parents" Our dog would be the the best big brother AND the best teacher. We love animals. We have a yard. We will be a part of a community of like minded people...Those who unselfishly and selflessly put the needs of animals before their own. Needless to say -He was sold. I received an email about finding a good time for setting up a virtual home visit and immediately responded. YES YES- I'm free now ! The Muttscouts interviewer was lovely and talked me through the whole process for fostering. She answered all my questions and concerns. And She told me about the dog she had in mind for us. YES OF COURSE we were ALMOST a foster fail. Our very first foster dog was an absolute angel. She was amazing. And we all fell in love with her. We watched her come out of her shell- and blossom from a terrified puppy who wouldn't leave the corner into a full on girl dog with confidence walking on the leash running free with the wind in her hair. After she was adopted- I cried for about three days. And immediately reached out to sign up for another foster. Fostering has been such a gift- and I am super grateful of the community of people I have met over these months From some of the volunteers down in San Diego, to potential adopters, other foster mamas and dog lovers who follow the journey of my fosters. I really look forward to the next puppy whose life we get to be a part of- even tho the crying in front of strangers part is super uncool. If you are thinking about adopting a dog Or donating to a group that works tirelessly to do good for animals in need. I can not say enough good things about the work these people are doing. It truly takes a village. read more

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I've never written a review before, but I have to here. I never met such compassionate,caring people in my life. They take these dogs, who are so often physically and psychologically damaged, help them become what they were always meant to be. Whether you're interested in fostering or adopting, I can't think of a better place to do it. read more

Our son bonded immediately with Vegas (female puppy) , filling our hearts with joy, though we were crestfallen to learn of the unexpected $550 adoption fee after the fact. We are deeply disappointed that Mutt Scouts did not relay this critical monetary requirement beforehand, especially knowing so many good dogs await families who have ample love to give but limited means. Going forward, we genuinely hope Mutt Scouts will reconsider fees that sadly put adoption out of reach for caring homes like ours. read more

They do incredible work and have big hearts. They were communicative and caring. I highly recommend them.

Found our next family member thanks to Mutt Scouts and couldn't be more thankful. I submitted an application to start the adoption process. Our rep. reached out and asked some great follow up questions to ask exactly what our family was looking for. After looking on Pet Finder I knew they didn't have a dog that met our hopes at that time. A week or two later, the same individual reached out to me and asked if we would be interested in a female dog that hit everything on our list. We were able to meet her in person at her incredible foster's home. We were in love and couldn't wait to bring her home. The process with this team has been seamless. Everyone we worked with has been so kind, accommodating, compassionate, and very easy to work with. I will absolutely recommend this group to anyone looking to adopt. We couldn't be happier or more thankful with our experience. Our girl, Kyga, is such a love and valued member of our family. We are so lucky read more

I've had the absolute pleasure of fostering three dogs through Mutt Scouts. It's an extremely rewarding experience that I would recommend to anyone fit to do so. My current hospice foster Frankenstein was discovered and rescued from a lifetime of neglect by Mutt Scouts. The Team has gone above and beyond to get Frankenstein the medical care he needs to live out his golden years in comfort. Not a lot of people would do this for a sick old dog. read more

The Mutt Scouts - Pet Adoption Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been fostering with Mutt Scouts for almost a year. I have loved working with them and can't get over how much they care for the dogs they rescue. They save the dogs that need it most, often taking on cases that other rescues would turn away. All of the women that work for the rescue put the dogs first and want to make sure they find the absolute best homes, even if it takes a little while to find the perfect fit. (Also be patient, everyone you're communicating with is a volunteer and may take a little while to get back to you.) You won't regret rescuing a dog from MuttScouts! These dogs are so grateful for your love and watching them blossom is so rewarding! read more

I hate to leave a bad review for a rescue shelter, but I am so beyond disappointed. I applied to adopt a dog a week ago.. I followed up via email, called a few times, texted twice, DM'd on Instagram, found a number for their former director and called that too, she took my name down and said even though they're busy it's still too long a time not to hear back and she texted them to get back to me. Still nothing. Utterly disappointed in the lack of basic courtesy... don't waste your time. read more

I had been wanting a dog for awhile now and I knew I wanted to adopt a dog rather than buy one from a breeder, so I filled out an application for with Mutt Scouts! I got put in touch with Brook who helped find some dogs who could potentially get along with my not so friendly cat. Brook found a gorgeous shepherd mix and I appreciated her honesty when she told us that this dog's history with cats was unknown. However she allowed us to foster the dog to make sure she could do well in our home. After the second day, I knew I wanted to adopt her! Soon after, I was able to sign her adoption contract and we all became a happy family of 4! Thanks Mutt Scouts, and I can see myself working with you guys in the future! read more

Mutt scouts goes above and beyond for their pups! I first became a foster for a sweet girl named Birdie, who I ended up foster failing on! They are extremely organized, excellent on communication, and have the kindest hearts. Please continue to support them and all they do for pups in need! read more

The Mutt Scouts are real-life superheroes. They save the "unsave-able" animals -- the most devastating cases and they help these animals to heal, physically and emotionally and then into the best homes ever. Anytime we have any extra money it goes to these folks. I've seen all of their good work first hand and have fostered and adopted dogs through them. They also help to get veterinary care including spay and neuter to underserved areas. Do you get that they rule? Cause I can go on all day about these angels!!! read more

So thankful for The Mutt Scouts! Such an amazing rescue! We adopted our puppy from them and she has truthfully changed our lives. They take such great care of there pups and everyone involved in Mutt Scout is truly passionate about finding forever homes for their pups. read more

We adopted from Mutt Scouts several weeks ago. After having some trouble finding a dog to adopt in the area we live, we reached out to Mutt Scouts! Our adoption process was so easy yet smooth and thorough. We adopted a puppy from a litter that was raised by one of their fosters. I work with a lot of puppies and I can definitely say that Victoria went above and beyond to socialize this litter. We couldn't be happier with the newest addition to our family and hope to adopt from them again in the future! read more

Mutt Scouts is a rescue so near and dear to my heart. Two of my dogs are from this organization and I couldn't imagine life without them. When they say, 'Every Mutt Matters,' they mean it. They are dedicated to helping the most emotionally broken and medically depleted dogs I've ever seen. Their devotion to saving, rehabilitating and finding street and shelter dogs a forever home is truly remarkable. If you live in Southern California, please consider fostering or adopting through this rescue. You won't regret it! read more

The Mutt Scouts have been the best since day 1 of us contacting them. The staff is so kind, well educated on their animals and help you find your perfect furry animal. The best in LA and we are so in love with our new family! Thank you for everything!! read more

I had the best experience with Mutt Scouts. We adopted our newest family member (Pam now Roxy) last July and just celebrated her one year with us. The entire process was smooth. I received an email back from my initial inquiry within a day, a house check soon after, and a ton of photos in the meantime. She is the absolute sweetest, most loving little terrier, now living the high life with more love than she can handle. I highly recommend this rescue. Thank you! read more

Mutt scouts has literally changed my life in the best way possible. 2 years ago my wife sent them a message on instagram asking if they needed any volunteers. 1 week later she was driving 4 dogs up from San Diego, and 1 of those is still sitting on my couch today. The work the women at Mutt Scouts do is perfect. Their only goal is to help get dogs better homes. Whether that is a foster for a medical dog going through 10 surgeries to repair a face destroyed by fireworks (sad but real), or finding a shivering puppy on the street in TJ and bringing him into our lives, everything they do is to for the dogs. It is rare in this world that you find a group of people so dedicated to doing good. I have seen first hand how hard they work at all hours of the day and night and am grateful to be associated with them (through my wife and adopted little mutt). I urge anyone looking to foster, volunteer or adopt a dog to do it through Mutt Scouts and help them continue to do the amazing work they do each and every day. read more

The Mutt Scouts - Pet Adoption Near Me - San Diego, California

Adopted my sweet, sweet pup through Mutt Scouts. They're a wonderful group of women - miracle workers! They saved his life and the vetting process was in-depth. Lots of texting, an application, a home visit, and more texting later, I was approved to adopt the dog and they've been there for me ever since!! It's truly a community of dog-lovers. They save lives and care sooo much about the dogs they work with!!! So happy to know this group of women and have a relationship with them! read more

Mutt Scouts is an incredible rescue organization. I was a first time dog owner and they helped me through every step of the process, answering every silly question I had, and checking in regularly. They take such good care of the dogs that come to them, and make sure they're placed in great homes. I can't say enough great things about them! read more

We had a horrible and unprofessional experience in our attempt to adopt a puppy from Mutt Scouts. We were looking for a new dog as we had to put down our Lab who was 14+ years old. Our other dog was very lonely and we were ready for another family member. Our other dog had previously been aggressive to other dogs. We put him through several training classes in addition to a 4-week boot camp. He's been much better but he's selective in the dogs he likes. We communicated this to Mutt Scouts and agreed to a plan where we would first bring our dog to the fostering home and see how they got along. If this went well then they would bring the dog to our house to see if there was any aggressive behavior. The meeting at the foster home went great and we set a date for them to bring the dog to our house. I received a text message the day before the meeting at our house stating that they have a lot of dogs returned to them with behavioral issues after one year. They were now unwilling to allow us to have the meeting at our house. They proposed that we meet with their trainer to help them figure out why they are getting so many dogs returned. Then they would help us find another dog. This was devastating to us as we fell in love with the puppy we met. We have since adopted another puppy from a more professional and better manager rescue. I do not recommend Mutt Scouts. Proceed with an abundance of caution if you attempt to work with them. Frankly, they have no right being in the pet adoption business. read more

It was love at first sight when I saw the photo of this little rescued mama doggy. So furry, so sweet, "Gabby Grumps" was found along with her puppies in an abandoned building in Tijuana and rescued by The Mutt Scouts earlier this summer. It was only serendipitous when another potential adopter changed her mind at the last minute and WE were able to adopt her. Mutt Scouts went out of their way to make a home visit to determine if we were a good fit, we paid a nominal adoption fee, and our paperwork was processed quickly. My dad had been in the hospital and the rescue organization knew that time was of the essence. In my father's declining state, he kept asking to see a doggy. The day after we adopted her, we brought her to the hospital. The little bundle of furry joy bonded with my dad instantly, just as she had with my young 6-year old son. Such a gentle little soul who undoubtedly led a hard life up until the point she was rescued, "Gabby Grumps" (now named "Little Lulu") brought such comfort and calm and happiness to our family. Through my father's final days, she remained by his side. I am forever grateful to The Mutt Scouts for placing this beautiful, sweet, loving dog in our care. My son said, "we will love her and take care of her until the end." read more

The Mutt Scouts - After a home visit, The Mutt Scouts determined our family was a good fit for this little dog who had been rescued from an abandoned building - Pet Adoption Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this organization! We adopted two dogs from Mutt Scouts - the team was incredibly professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and responsive. Highly recommend! read more

Mutt Scouts is the best rescue I have found since moving to Los Angeles. Their team is incredibly passionate about rescue and finding the perfect homes for their puppies and dogs. They are responsive, personable, and in it for all the right reasons. Mutt Scouts takes in dogs that other rescues would turn away. I highly recommend adopting your new best friend from them. You won't regret it! read more

THE BEST rescue and adoption organization!! They rescue dogs, often times from pretty awful situations and/or that no one else will take, and provide wonderful, loving homes with amazing fosters who bring the dogs into their homes and treat them as their own, until they can find the pups their forever home. They nurse dogs back to health, if needed, and will help deliver liters and keep the mother with the puppies as long as possible until their they're adopted. The fosters are so sweet and thorough and make it their mission to find just the right home for each dog. I know several people who have adopted from Mutts Scouts and they're all SO HAPPY with their new fur babies! Thank you Mutts Scouts for being such an amazing, kind, loving rescue!! read more

Mutt Scouts is the reason I have my angel!!! My adoption process via Mutt Scouts was excellent. I adopted my dog Pippi in March of this year and despite the global pandemic, every step of the process was smooth! My adoption counselor, Amelie, was kind and supportive, as was Pippi's foster mom. Pippi was rescued from Mexico with a broken leg - Mutt Scouts nursed her back to health and made sure all of her injuries were taken care of. She was still limping when I took her home and we communicated the entire time. Mutt Scouts stayed invested in my dog and still is. They help so many pups in dire circumstances, rehab them and find them loving homes. I will be forever grateful for Mutt Scouts. They have an awesome instagram account - as soon as I saw a picture - I knew she was mine! read more

I love this place! I found such an amazing dog and you can tell the people who work here care so much about the animals. I was so nervous and they held my hand and have been an amazing resource even after the adoption. They were so transparent and helpful. I'm so grateful I met them and I had such a great experience I'd recommend them to anyone!! In fact, I have, and I have another friend who also got a stellar pup too! Victoria and Amelie are the best read more

Mutt Scouts is an incredible rescue organization that cares deeply about every dog they rescue. If you look at their Instagram page you can see that they take in some of the most dire cases from Mexico and Southern California. We adopted a dog from them a year ago and the team was incredibly supportive, helpful, and sincere. Their team members were always available to help if we needed something. I've fostered from many other nonprofit animal rescues and Mutt Scouts is the real deal. read more

Love their mission, but their communication and courtesy with potential adopters needs improvement.

My partner and I had been trying to adopt a puppy for a little over a year, and were met with roadblock after hurdle after roadblock. Los Angeles is such a dog-friendly city, and puppies are in high demand--we weren't prepared for how competitive it could get. We had some bad encounters with other "rescues", promises that fell through, or restrictions from our building that left us feeling like we may never get the puppy of our dreams. Enter Mutt Scouts. When we applied to adopt with them in March, the puppy we wanted was unavailable, but Mutt Scouts didn't forget about us. The next time a litter came through, they kept us in the loop, and we were able to take our puppy, Bingo, home with us on July 1st. Mutt Scouts vets (no pun intended) everyone who applies to adopt, doing a home check in addition to having potential adopters fill out a lengthy application. Bingo's foster was incredible, too! Once we knew he was ours, she sent us pictures and videos of him while we waited for him to be old enough to take home. We even got to visit him twice to get him used to us. The work they do to save dogs of all ages and conditions is just unbelievable. We cannot imagine our lives without our puppy, and will spread the good word of Mutt Scouts to anyone who will listen. read more

Adopted a puppy from here that came almost completely unvetted. Their website states that prior to dogs being placed into foster homes, "each animal is spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, thoroughly checked by a trusted veterinarian, and medical care provided when needed." Well, ours had a single round of DHPP, and that was it. The foster mom had paid for the next round. Mutt Scouts still insisted her "adoption" fee was $300, plus $50 spay deposit. For a spay they refused to do. Our puppy was 5 months old, plenty old enough to be spayed, but they kept insisting they wouldn't spay or provide any further medical care for her. That was all on our tab. But, they did offer to give us the name of their vet, so we could get all the vet work that was supposed to be included in the $300 for a discounted rate. How kind. We continued to point out that their website says this is included, and was told this had been their policy for 10+ years and that no one else had ever had a problem. I mentioned that the local animal shelter charged $150 for puppies, that you know, actually are spayed, microchipped, have all their shots and rabies and they said they were a rescue, they couldn't afford to do that. So if you want to pay $300 for a dog that doesn't come with anything promised and pay for it all yourself, this is the place for you. read more