Times have been challenging. one f my dogs got sick and I didn't know what to do. Some one told me about the Rescue Train. I contacted them, and they really came through for me! They helped with the vet' bill and paid for the medication! I am extremely grateful for their assistance. They are friendly and professional; compassionate and understanding. When things get better, God willing soon, I will make a donation. And if you are able, please support this worthy organization! read more

The Rescue Train - Athena says thank you Rescue Train! - Animal Shelters Near Me

This facility is an excellent place for rescuing and caring for animals. Not only do they rescue animals, the facility has a mobile auto/van that contains a medical operating area that travels to various low income areas to perform neutering of anima inls that need that service. A splend facility! read more

A supervisor from RT called to lecture me about a my negative I left for a vet they sent me to. Saying that my review has consequences and makes it hard for communities who are about to lose their pet to get the help they need. She said that I wasn't appreciative of the $300 they spent on a vet visit (that my cat DID NOT NEED but they INSIST WORKING W THEIR VETS). She firmly defended the vet instead of taking the criticism. if you're going to blame the very community you claim to help for expressing their feelings and having complaints, you're going to fail all on your own. I was in tears after that last visit and what these types of nonprofits fail to realize is that getting help should not require unnecessary emotional strain and stress. I'm crying for my cat and advocating for my cat who did not deserve any of this. Now I have another nonprofit telling me I should remove the review... HUH I AM grateful to Pet Orphans, the vet there was so charming. read more

I cannot express the gratefulness that I have for the Rescue Train. They have helped me in my hardest times. This Organization truly cares about people and their pets!!! Thank you!!! read more

Allan was amazing. The Rescue Train was so helpful & more importantly, was conscientious and aware of how to empathetically talk with a human being going through the loss of a pet. I cannot express the importance of this enough. Kinder4Rescue was a joke & treated me & my gf with the most irritating half assed behavior; I am still appalled, but will save that for their specific review. Allan gave me the information I needed & quickly helped me get in contact with a very helpful vet. Thank you so much, Rescue Train. My forever appreciation. read more

I contacted The Rescue Train in regards to spaying my two puppies and they were very helpful! They set up my appointment that day and I took my puppies two weeks later to be spayed. It was a quick and easy process! Thank you!! read more

I attended a Rescue Train fundraiser. The place was packed! The silent auction had many great surprises. This event. This group. Really touched my heart and soul. I had the pleasure of meeting the volunteer staff. The work this group does is outstanding. From rescuing animals, to providing surgeries for those in need. From fostering, to helping people afford to keep their pets living with them. If there is ever a worthy cause to become involved with, The Rescue Train is it. Donate. Volunteer. Foster. Educate. read more

When some of the kids at the school I was working at found abandoned kittens in the ventilation system the rescue train was amazing with their help. They quickly found homes for the kittens (we took them home and bottle fed them) And offered plenty of advice, help, and supplies while we raise them until they were old enough to be adopted. We even got to foster an additional kitten, and she and one of the others we were looking after got adopted together. All of the kittens ended up finding great homes all thanks to the rescue train! read more

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Update: Thanks for updating your information, Rescue Train! NOT AN ACTUAL LOCATION. This address takes you to their UPS post office box. Same address that they have listed on their website. No one answers their listed phone number. Thanks but no thanks, Rescue Train. If you want adoptions you should be a little more transparent about where to find your business. read more

I have nothing but kind things to say about this place and these people. I'm sure there were people out there more qualified than I with bigger yards and more money, but they saw my heart and introduced me to my best friend in the world. They were very careful to get to know me, to see my apartment and do everything they could to make an informed decision. They even helped me get situated and provided me with a plethora of advice and support. I would recommend these spectacular individuals to anyone, first time owner or longtime dog lover :) read more

The Rescue Train - Toby and I on my first day being a dad! - Animal Shelters Near Me

I love volunteering for this awesome rescue! I've worked in animal welfare for over 20 years and this is the rescue that I've chosen to continue to help and support, for so many reasons. I foster for them and help with their incredible annual event The Race For The Rescues which helps fundraise for dozens of local animal rescues. They not only have dog and cat adoption programs, but run the shelter intervention programs at both the Los Angeles East Valley and West Valley shelters which helps low income owners get or keep their pets out of the shelters. Their pets for adoption are in foster homes and given the best quality of care possible. I highly recommend this rescue if you are looking to adopt, foster, or volunteer! read more

I don't know what kind of rescue this is. I found the perfect dog, I filled out an application and never heard from them. At least they could have contacted me and let me know either way. I wanted to save a dogs life and its like they don't even care. I emailed them and called and never heard from them. I went to another rescue and had no problems, now I have a great dog. But I feel bad for the dog I wanted, I could have given him a loving home. read more

I've been on the Rescue Train going on 13 years when I adopted my beloved dog Delaney and participated in the 1st annual Race for the Rescues. This organization has grown organically over these years thanks to the amazing leadership & an incredible group of volunteers, many of which have been on board for a decade or more! That in itself speaks volumes. I would encourage anyone that wants to adopt or volunteer to join the Rescue Train! And, if you're not interested in adopting or volunteering now at the least please join us at the annual Race for the Rescues as it's a super fun event! read more

They say the dogs are adopted when they are not-They say the dogs are not adopted when they are-You can not trust their adoption coordinator as, they will absolutely not respond to any e-mails regarding your very important questions-in relation to your adoption process-Very unhappy with this rescue- read more

The best you could go to. Aaron, Laurie and Jennifer were all so kind and helpful to us. You can tell that all their animals are well cared for and loved. This is the first time that I have adopted. I now have 2 cats that are sisters, 6 months old and they are playful, healthy and so very sweet. Their mama was rescued after Hurricane Harvey. 4 days later she had her kittens. When they were ready and strong enough, they flew them to LA and were ready to be adopted. I went through a lot of rescue sites but this one by far seemed to be the more responsible and loving one. DONT HESITATE with The Rescue Train!!!! read more

I am a foster failure through the Rescue Train. We were going to keep a kitty just long enough to get good pictures (it was recovering from mange) and then be adopted to someone else and, a couple weeks in, I knew our sweet kitty wasn't going anywhere. I have also helped several people adopt through the Rescue Train. They are very knowledgeable about dog breeds and selective about who they match with a particular animal. Their goal is a successful adoption, not simply a quick one. Perhaps that is the reason for the (very few) negative reviews I see here. They are a great organization! read more

These people are truly angels. We adopted to kittens from the rescue train. They were well taken care of in their foster home. They have gone above and beyond to help the animals find forever homes. They have an outreach program to help people keep there pets when they are in crisis and can afford vet bills etc etc.....They airlifted animals from a shelter in texas after hurricane Harvey. The list goes on and on. Any donation is money well spent. Love the rescue train!!!! read more

No stars, worst experience ever. They introduced me to a specific dog and I invested time meeting and training it then they decided to give it to someone richer with a bs excuse. Simply the worst in decades of experience in the states and uk, was stationed in Europe for several years w dogs I brought over or adopted and I can't believe anyone anywhere gets away with behavior like this. There are a million other rescue orgs and shelters with less shady business practices, I can provide urls but in the meantime be very cautious w them or go to ur local shelter please. Please ignore their pr on this post, they are not worth your time or money read more

The Race for the Rescues event has become such a tradition for our family!! We are so grateful for this organization and all the wonderful ways they are helping animals!! Our review for the event is a little late but our young identical twin boys loved the event and love their t-shirts! What an incredible opportunity to teach them compassion for animals at such a young age! We will see you at the next one for sure!!! read more

I've been a fan of The Rescue Train for going on five years now, and can't believe no one has reviewed them yet! I first discovered them when I ran the Pasadena Race for the Rescues back in 2009 -- the great people at Rescue Train plan this event, but it supports countless pet rescue groups and shelters in the area. At my second race in 2010, we met our best friend, our beloved blind chihuahua, brought to the race by Pasadena Humane. (See our review of them for more of that story.) Especially because we live in Riverside and our dog was in Pasadena, if it weren't for Rescue Train, we wouldn't ever have met him. This year we ended up adopting our second dog from the Rescue Train. I had become interested in one dog because I fell in love with her picture -- but I knew my blind dog well enough to know that he doesn't love most dogs. And the Rescue Train knew their dogs well enough to know that the dog I was interested in was probably not a good fit, but recommended another that they thought might be. (To be clear: they were still willing to let us - and our dog - meet the other dog, but we trusted their instincts.) As for the dog they suggested, Lisa, the head honcho at Rescue Train, had been fostering the dog herself, and knew what a special little girl she had on her hands. The dogs met and hit it off, we liked her too, and after some careful deliberation in making sure we could handle a second dog in our life, we went forward with the adoption. The Rescue Train did a home check and before we knew it, we were good to go, and had our second dog! Rescue Train's team knows their dogs and cats, and knows tons about animals in general. At one point early in the process, before we'd met our dog, I had said to my husband that if anyone could find us a dog that would pair well with our finicky blind pup I knew it would be them. They nailed it! They want the best for animals - not just the ones they save, but all animals in the region. Their spay/neuter events - and the huge race they hold annually which supports many organizations beyond themselves alone - speak volumes to their contributions to the greater good. And they can help you find your best friend. What's better than that? read more

I have had the pleasure of working with the Rescue Train and their dogs in 2004 when they were just beginning. I can say they are some of the kindest most loving people. The work they have done to rescue and adopt, to teach and raise awareness in the rescue arena is stellar. They understand the care involved in each companion animal and provide it with unfaltering love and dedication, even at the expense of their own time and health. If you want to adopt a new furry family member, definitely jump on board the train and take ride! read more

I can't believe they don't have more reviews! The Rescue Train is FANTASTIC! They love animals and are so devoted to the pets in their care and finding great homes for them. They also organize a fantastic yearly event to benefit not only their own rescue, but many other great rescues and shelter pets. read more

I absolutely love this group. I've worked with them for several years and it is always a wonderful experience. It is because of them that my home is more alive and happier than ever because I found the perfect pet through them. I couldn't be happier with my dog Gypsy. Lisa and the Rescue Train made adopting/rescuing so easy. Thank you all so much! read more

The Rescue Train - Gypsy Fox. Thanks Rescue Train for making adopting so easy. - Animal Shelters Near Me

Choooo Chooooooo! I adopted two medical dogs from The Rescue Train. Valentino was very ill, emaciated, with fly strike, scars and horrible mange. He came in as a stray and his spirit was completely broken. The Rescue Train pulled up and put him on the caboose! Not many rescues go back to the medical room, as it's easier to choose a healthy, fluffy one from the kennels in plain sight. Medical dogs come with a hefty price tag. And they are the first to be euthanized. That was six years ago, and Valentino is a happy and healthy dog and I cannot imagine my life without him. Two years ago, Sammy also ended up in the medical room. It was a cruelty case, and he had one eye and was suffering with an injury on the other eye socket. The Rescue Train saved him, and paid thousands of dollars for his surgeries and medical care. I decided to foster him, and adopted him soon after. And, three time's a charm. My cat, Garbo, was saved from the medical room when her babies were all adopted, and at 7 months old, she was left behind. A teenage black cat is the kiss of death at a shelter. Enter: The Rescue Train. Garbo was pulled and did not become a shelter statistic... It all starts at the top. The top dog, Lisa Young, is one of the most dedicated, professional. hard-working humans. She leads the team of other hard-working volunteers and fosters, leaves the drama behind, and strives to be part of the solution. It takes a village, and I'm grateful and honored to be part of this team. Remember: adopt, if you can't adopt, foster, if you can't foster, volunteer, if you can't volunteer, donate, if you can't donate, educate. Thank you Rescue Train for all you do!!! read more

amazing animal rescue organization! so kind and helpful. so active. definitely all their actions are done for the love of animals! they organize events, mobilize people, help spread awareness and take such good care of their animals. read more

I met this group of AMAZING gigantic heart folks at the Pasadena Race for the Rescues a few years ago, and have been a volunteer with them since. They are ALL about the furry babies, and you can tell their passion runs deep. Their dedication is fo' real! read more

The love and attention Rescue Train gives to their rescued pets is only matched by their compassion and generosity to people in need of a hand to help care for their pets. read more

i don't even know what to say because when I think about this AMAZING group, I truly get choked up. The work they do is OUTSTANDING! when I first met them many many years ago, they touched me so deeply with the LOVE they have for all their rescues. They put the animal first and they will do whatever it takes to keep them safe, loved and find them forever homes. they make a difference in each and every life that jumps on the train and in the process they have changed human lives, including my own. as a direct result of The Rescue Train, I am now working in rescue myself and when I rescued a sweet little angel that needed medical help, TRT did not hesitate to help with medical costs. They have crossposted for me and are always there to help. I will be volunteering with this group for as long as they will have me. oh and did I mention that they are some of the kindest people I've ever had the honor of working with? I am PROUD to be a part of this team! read more

I fell in love with a dog at the annual Christmas Open House in Toluca Lake. She was representing the Rescue Train and being fostered by a lovely woman who was holding her. A bolt of lightening hit me when I saw this baby girl, half Italian Grey hound and half Tibetan Spaniel. Of course I wanted to take her home that very night. I was told that I needed to fill out a form, be accepted as an adopter and pass a home check to make sure the dog would be cared for appropriately and protected. I went next door, borrowed a computer and filled out the forms on the spot. At first I was overwhelmed by the amount of questions and the thoroughness, but as I slept on it I became more and more thrilled that this organization was extremely careful about their clients and their wards. I passed the interviews, I passed the meet and greet, I passed the home inspection and I became the proud mother of Talulah Lake, named of course, for the location and the event that brought us together. I have such respect for Lisa Young and Paula Cwickly and the very fine folks who drive the Rescue Train. They are dedicated, careful and if I were to tell you little Talulah's sad back story, it would break your heart. Right up until Lisa and Paula stepped in and saved her. Long may they live, thrive and save the lives of canines, felines and humans alike. Please recommend them and support them. They are sensational. and I am grateful to them and for them. read more

I have nothing but positive reviews for the Rescue Train. I was introduced to them by a friend/coworker when I was considering adopting another cat, but wasn't sure how my current cat would tolerate a new member to the household. So I signed up to be a foster before I fully committed to adopting a new cat. Lisa took note that I loved black cats and we both thought a male cat would be better with my female cat. Lisa very quickly found a black male kitten who was eager to get out of the shelter. She even made sure I had a hand in naming him (even though I would only be fostering), hence Felix the Cat. Rescue Train did and paid for everything. They brought him to the vet to be quarantined. When I got him, he was already fixed, had his first few sets of kitten shots, and had already been micro-chipped. After the home check and a week after being in the vet to make sure he was healthy, Paula hand-delivered Felix to my house. Rescue Train provided the cat cage and high quality wet and dry food. And after a month, I had fallen head over heels in love with Felix. I told Lisa I wanted to adopt him, and since he had one more sets of shots, Lisa agreed to cut the adoption fee in half since I would be paying for the shots! It is absolutely clear that Lisa and Rescue Train truly cares about every single animals' well-being. Their application and adoption agreement only reiterates how much they personally care for each and every animal they try to help - and they will not hesitate to step in if they believe an animal's well-being is in danger, which is pretty incredible. On Facebook and in person, Lisa is very warm and still very gracious for adopting Felix. I can't recommend Rescue Train enough! read more

I rescued the love of my life Sammy from Lisa at The Rescue Train. She was fantastic to work with - this was my first time rescuing a dog and I had a lot of questions. After having Sammy for a few years now Lisa is still available to me if I have questions, etc. I have recommended this small non-profit rescue to a few of my friends and they have all had a lot of success with the Rescue Train. I am looking forward to doing some volunteering for them at their upcoming adoption events! THANK YOU RESCUE TRAIN for bringing Sammy into my life! read more

Ahhh, if I could just have more pups this is the place I would go!!! I adopted my Tally from Lisa and Paula and I can't say enough about either of them or the organization they represent!!!! They always want to make sure the pups come first and that they find their forever loving home!!!! Thank you so much for my little love!!!! read more

I can't remember when Mickey wasn't a member of our family -- but there was a time when he wasn't. He was a scared little guy who was in a high kill facility and his time was up, when Rescue Train pulled into that station and brought him to one of their foster houses. We had recently lost our beloved big dog, leaving our recently rescued Pug by herself. Paula of the Rescue Train suggested that we needed Mickey as much as he needed us -- and she was right. Rescued dogs seem to understand that they are being saved. The love and gratitude Mickey shows us everyday is humbling -- and we love our adorable pup pair of Lily and Mickey. We are forever grateful for the suggestion from Paula and even more grateful for the thoroughness that the Rescue Train exercises when finding a "furever" home for their saved animals. There are so many folks who think pets can be temporary -- returnable -- or worse -- disposable. Not the Rescue Train -- finding the right family for their animals is serious business as these animals have already dealt with enough heartache. I don't know if there is better rating than getting the go ahead from them to adopt one of their rescues. I'd like to believe we've made Mickey a better dog -- but I know for sure, he's made us better people! Thank you for all the wonderful work you do! read more