Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County is an amazing org doing wonderful work for these little dogs…read more The volunteers genuinely care about the Chihuahuas and their well-being. They put so much compassion and effort into helping dogs find safe, loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting or want to support and donate to a wonderful local rescue, I highly recommend Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County.

I would like to share my experience with this organization. We contacted them via email, text,…read morecall, and social media. They did not respond. We applied for a dog online and did not hear back. We even knew someone who was part of the organization who reached out to them on our behalf. After a few weeks of attempting to get in contact with them and radio silence, we posted on their social media about our experience. They immediately blocked us and removed our posts. It's odd that they are not able to respond to inquiries but if a negative post is made on their account, they are able to attend to it quickly. We did receive a generic response after following up again via email about our application. They said they denied our application. To which I would like to understand the rationale. We own a home, someone is in the house at all times, no children, no other pets, we've had dogs in the past, and we both have professional full time jobs. It appears that they dropped the ball on communication and instead of taking accountability, they decided to decline our application. We even offered to adopt an additional dog that they said was attached to the one we wanted so we didn't have to split them up. It seems extremely unprofessional for a business that is supposed to care for dogs and find them good homes. I see someone else has had a similar experience based on the reviews here on Yelp. I would appreciate some accountability from this organization. I'm glad to see that other people have had good experiences because at the end of the day, these animals deserve good homes. I just worry about this organizations ability to deliver on this mission.

We love our Esco Humane Society and the people that work and volunteer there!…read moreWe just brought in an injured feral kitten that was stuck in a fence. They took him in right away, , gave medical care, and week later we got the call to see if we would like to adopt him. We did! Meet Churro : ) We're so grateful for their care and their compassion!

I adopted a cat from the Escondido humane society. I was told , she needed shots and to come back…read moreon tues at noon.I drove there at noon I arrived to find they were at lunch between 12 and 1. .So the sign reads 10 am to 12pm lunch 12pm to 1pm so why was I told to come at 12??? They said we'll tomorrow at 10am . I came back and they were not able to give the cat her shot again unless I came back at 1pm. Don't trust these people, they are very nice until they collect your money. And very rude even after explaining the cost of gas for giving g wro g I formation 2 days in a row. And they are even worse when they think the cat did not come from the shelter. I already decided to do the shots at Kahoots. And never again get an ani.al from Escondido Humane Society again. They are fake people. They don't care if they stress out your pet, once you take it and paid them money. Horrible stink pot place to get a pet.

First time fostering cats and I couldn't have asked for a better organization to shepherd my…read moreexperience. Steph spent dedicated time and care to work with me and monitor the wellbeing of the kittens I was given everything I needed (bed, food, litter, toys, etc) but not only that - a fantastic ample support for asking questions and sharing progress with the larger team of volunteers. What I love about this organization is that they genuinely care about the pets they take in and are willing to go the extra mile and due diligence to save and protect every little soul. Each volunteer working for this organization genuinely cares.

We have adopted 2 kittens from Furball Forever. Cat provides a lot of care in the adoption process…read moreexplaining all very thoroughly. She is a true professional and obvious she cares about each animal. Adoptions were a year apart. I like that there is a "process" for adoption and they don't just turn animals over without a background. Both cats are healthy and happy.

Hello, My dog, who is now resting in a better place, and is…read morein other reviews for grooming places etc.... Ava. I believe I should have written Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue and asked to be a foster mother temporarily instead of jumping the gun. They were helpful when I met them at PetSmart off College in Oceanside, CA on Sunday when they have rerecurring adoption events outside. It is a great starting set up and their accommodations intertwined with PetSmart really made me feel as though I was going off on the right foot with a new puppy pal, who I named Bella. She is approx. 4 months old and she was a stray in Mexico, from what I was told, and I did not take into consideration whether I would be the one to be able to mother my two children and take her to her training because she really is worth it. She is amazing, adorable, LOVING! dog. She wanted my love every single day whether I was stressed or not she managed to do better than I did some days. I really feel as though I let her down by not being able to keep her because I was able to get her to walk around outside without trying to run up inside the Condo right away, which she did try to do for the first few days. Everyone interested in going to the humane society should know there is a difference between a stray dog that is found in North County or San Diego County for a day walking around or two, versus a dog who has had to fend for themselves from such a young and early age. Fuzzy Feet really helps these dogs and I can see that they give them the best they can and that is so much more than most places or a humane society who I can see putting them down because in the past they had put down a dog of mine who was 9 months old that had gotten out for less than 24 hours and they had already quarantined my animal and told me to pay for it or they have to put them down. Rescues like Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue I really appreciate, and they also are once again like I said, linked with PetSmart in the sense that they will give you tons of coupons for free doggie day care day, free one on one training, free vet exam at participating Banfield, and tons of coupons within the store. My heart was empty after losing my dog of 14 years and I realized this was not the answer, but I do advocate for this rescue and what they are doing. I wish that they will provide seeking dog adopters with medication lists that the dog is on and that way you do not have to find out the hard way in your home that they have worms. lol. Puppys get them a lot and I realize this, granted my dog I had before never had them, but she also was never a starving stray and I know they are doing an excellent job. Here are some pictures of Bella in the car, and in the home just relaxing and being better behaved than my dog was for 14 years in the car, and she was twice as small. I did not want a full refund as it was not part of the contract but that is what they gave me. I appreciate that but I also wanted to donate to them more things I have, and I did not feel as though they were interested. Dogs from Mexico can have anxiety issues and whine for no reason and lead to chewing etc., more so than an average puppy. Bella is worth it if I did not have my work from home and Motherhood, I would have been able to do all the things she needed. She is an amazing, adorable, and a sweetheart and I pray for and her and all the dogs there with FFDR and I hope that they get adopted soon but I can say this dog Bella she responded to her name after a couple days she ate when it was time and then left it and she relaxed in the car. Thank you again FFDR. My only ask or constructive comment(s) would be to please get them tagged (it is also $15.00/fifteen dollars right now for chipping your dog at SDHS) and to take them established to a vet in San Diego County instead of over the border, and make sure that if they are on a deworming schedule I would have liked to know. Also, the paperwork had her beginnings of regular vaccinations except for the Rabies vaccine even though she was from Mexico and a stray and was living with other rescues and to help the adopter not have those fees and be able to take them to training right away without having to worry about the chipping and rabies vaccine. Bella was retreated twice in my home as well as I was concerned about her spaying job since I could not take her to the same vet as the one she was spayed at, I would not have been able to use the PetSmart coupon for free Banfield Exam and establishment of care without having to pay for the Rabies and Chipping later on, but her blue scars from it were raised and worrisome.

Friendly people. Went to their event, chose a pet and they actually delivered the dog to our home…read morein Santa Monica from Newport Beach,

I wanted to get my Malamute a sister and came on here to send them a message since I got a malamute…read morefrom them last year. Michael was great and my puppy is healthy and I haven't had an issue. I decided to read the reviews and its pretty sad to see how a business owner responds to the public in such a condescending tone. Obviously complaints or any negative feedback she gets will never be handled correctly. I'm assuming the woman in the filtered pic with the bright red hair is the owner, who offers more than 1 person to "speak to a manager", I came to the pet store 3 times before finally leaving with my dog and each time I went Michael had to text the owner/manager with any questions that he couldnt answer. As another person mentioned, Michael was texting the owner and had to go back and fourth a few times with her before we were able to get everything we wanted for the price we paid. Its obvious the Owner prefers to go back and fourth through text messages with her employees. I'm glad my malamute turned out healthy but would rather not deal with them again since I see how the owner handles complaints. It's disgusting how sarcastic and unprofessional all the responses have been. Especially to Michelle H. and Lauras reviews, why even answer if it's not to make things right? Almost each person that gave a 1 star were concerned for the puppies because of the smell, poor customer service and the dirty cages. Instead of taking each review so personal and being obnoxious - Why not fix the problem? clean the cages, change the amount of puppies per cage, train your employees that they need to be interacting with customers and not eachother. Also letting people know about court dates that customers didn't show up to, screen shot conversations you guys have or breeding right disputes does not make anyone other than yourselves look foolish

Terrible service we bought a frenchie from this place about two years ago. She had so many issues…read morethis place should not be in business and should be closed down.

We have adopted multiple kitties from saving one life San Diego. The volunteers are all very nice…read moreand informative, they care about their animals and they want them to end up in forever homes. But they make it clear that they are available as a resource should anything ever happen. They treat each animal as if it is their own. Every time someone inquires about getting a kitty I recommend them!

This is the best feline rescue in North County San Diego. Every volunteer will help you through all…read moreyour questions through the adoption process and the care they provide for their fosters is top notch. When you adopt you wan to be sure that your getting a healthy cat and SOL would never adopt out a kitty without being tested and fully vaccinated and healthy. This is not the case with all cat rescues so be sure to check them out first if you are looking to add to your family.

Clean and California pet store compliant. I've been to this and the previous Escondido Pets store…read moremany times and it's always a must stop when visiting this North County shopping mall. Kids of all ages love this place.. The only thing I dont like about this pet store is that it's always crowded with customers. A bit too much for me but at least dogs and cats are finding loving forever-homes quickly. Is it better to shop at the humane society, a pet store or from Craigslist (people that breed animals in their backyards)? Well all of my pets came from the humane society. But going that route isn't for everyone as there can be challenges with owning pets that have been previously mistreated. It can require more time, love and patience. Unfortunately younger Americans want status and pedigree with their smartphones, Instagram pages, and their "pets". In summation, the pets at Bark Avenue always seem happy, healthy and are treated with dignity. Tip - Watch out for negative reviews from extremists who write 1 star reviews for all pet stores including Petco..

How does this shop stay afloat? My husband and I have been in twice. Twice, no one has asked if we…read moreneeded help or even showed up. Last week it was just after 10am and we came in to look at the dogs, becuase we are interested in adopting a new puppy. No one was manning the front. NO ONE. The shop was empty and we were the only people on the sales floor. We waited about ten minutes to see if anyone would come out of the back to help us. Nobody showed... Last evening we were back at the mall, and decided to see if the puppy we were keen on was still there. He was. The shop was full of teenaged girls cooing and fawning over the dogs, and I thought surely someone will come out to help us. Nope! We couldn't figure out if any of these girls was actually working there, or if they were all just "mall kids" . Suffice it to say-the French bulldog we are interested in adopting is still there today. I work in retail myself: If I see a well dressed middle aged couple walk into me sales floor full of fawning 16 year olds, I know who I'd give my time and attention to. They lost a very lucrative sale of a French bulldog. We will be calling a reputable breeder today.

I have never adopted from a foster before and I do not regret it one bit!!! Liraz is an exceptional…read moreperson and an amazing dog/foster mom. You can tell by how the puppies/dogs respond around her. She is a very honest, sweet, informative doggy foster mom. She provided information from toys, food & extensive doggy tips. She is always responsive by phone and text. Even when I text her late at night, she is always responding! Before the actual adopting day, she would send you pictures of your puppy to keep you updated. Truthfully, she and how Art and paw animal rescue is ran, should be an example of how all the animal rescues should be. I adopted my puppy from a group of 9 puppies and she knew everything about each and every single one of them. One thing I appreciate about her is, she doesn't get motivated by money but rather she truly cares for the dogs and want them to find the perfect home. She really takes the time to find the perfect home for each dog! You will not regret adopting! Also her company is ran from donations so please head onto the website and donate (: Thank you Liraz for the amazing experience.

We are animal lovers and have 3 of them already enjoying all their lives with us. We can't even…read moreplan a vacation without finding a pet sitter, house sitter for the house while we are gone... Unless those are met, we do not take a vacation. On last Saturday, we went to Petsmart to get some dog food and cat food. My wife found this lovely dog that she would not leave without her. Art and Paws Animal Rescue went through all the questions about our living environment to make sure the dog was going to a right place, made sure that we were committed, not compulsive and showed us the papers with medical history and everything. Lulu is so happy being with other brothers and a sister and fit right in without hesitation. There are some dog rescues that only concentrate on making dogs adopted but Art and Paws Rescue really care for the dogs and we felt the right thing as dog owners. I already sent them thank you email plus lots of pictures ans will follow up with them continuously. Great job "Art & Paws Animal Rescue" and thank you for letting us having Lulu.

I originally tracked Dawn and her shop down from when they were up in Hollywood. Fortunately, she…read morewas still in business and breeding some of the most beautiful Bengals on earth. The kittens are peppy and comfortable with humans, interested in their surroundings and just precious. It's not possible to describe the softness of their fur, and I'm pleased to report that this characteristic stays even after the first blush of kittenhood. Ours is just a pistol of energy at 9 months, does parkour throughout the house, sets the cat wheel spinning by itself and follows me from room to room like a dog. Dawn gets the credit, and you can certainly trust her to follow through on everything. Enjoy the home visit and feel confident you are getting a terrific new friend.

Dawn is an amazing breeder! She has impeccable care when it comes to placement of kittens, making…read moresure they are a good fit for the kitten parents and the kitten. Her and her family work to socialize kittens properly prior to placement. So when you get home, they are ready to integrate into your family. She also makes herself available if you you have questions. Also. Should there be a bengal rescue Dawn works to get those adult cats to good and proper homes. She has expectations of ongoing veterinary care for the cats she places. Which I completely appreciate. She is a breeder who cares about the integrity of the breed, the life and well being of the cat and through the whole life span.

A wonderful rescue! Although this review is a few months…read morelate, I wanted to say that because the fosters did not care about our ages, but were more concerned about the surroundings for their dogs, we became the proud "parents" of a foster named Ashton. He is a wonderful pup who attracts attention where ever we go because of his sweet demeanor and beautiful coat. Previously, we had filled out 14 applications, but no one contacted us because of our ages. SPOT believed in "never too old to love a rescue, "and here we are with a happy ending for both us and Ashton!

Professional rescue group. The ladies running it are older and seem retired. My husband and I have…read morebeen on the search for a 2nd dog to fill the void in our home when our senior dog passed. We ended up adopting a senior MinPin that was mellow, independent and able to coexist with our younger big dog. They were pretty accurate in Macaroon's personality and she seems to be hitting our expectations. I like their approach in that they rescue their dogs out of shelters into foster homes so that potential adopters know exactly what the pet's personality is like in the home environment. Their fosters are also patient with the dogs and will initiate housetraining so busy adopters like my husband and I are able to get right into the home routine with the new pet. Their adoption fee is definitely more since they don't get county or city funding. Our senior dog was $150 and their younger ones are about $250. A bit high but justified since they got to provide essential vet care until the animal is adopted. I wouldn't hesistate to give them a try if you see an interesting dog from them on PetFinder. Fill out their application and someone from the group will be in contact with you in a few days.