I don't believe in giving shelters zero stars unless they truly deserve it. It is not an easy job…read moreto do. But today made me tempted to submit a zero star review. I had the intention of adopting a dog today which I saw on the website. It didn't say on the website that he was neutered YESTERDAY. I visited the dog in person without knowing that and loved how sweet he was and we bonded instantly. When I committed to taking him home I wasn't aware he was JUST neutered. I thought maybe it was recent but not yesterday. I had already agreed to taking him home though, and I felt bad that he just had surgery and was in the shelter. Very sweet love bug but I also cannot commit to all of the long list of after care requirements of the surgery when it is that new and I didn't know what I was getting myself into fully. They didn't even give him his medication for the day when I picked him up around 1:30 pm. I forgot the medication there and no one called me to let me know. It's so hard to reach the staff members. The voicemail boxes are full, no one answers and there is no general number to the shelter where you can speak to someone. I didn't get a cone and they only offered medication for like a day. Not only that, the dog had a lot of separation anxiety that was making me anxious. I didn't want to say that because I didn't want to hurt the dog's chances of adoption asap. I was not prepared to deal with that much anxiety post surgery either. I had the dog for maybe 4 hours. He had time away from the shelter, had treats, was cuddled, and I even bought him a cute collar that made him look so handsome. When I dropped the dog off, one officer treated me like I've had the dog his whole life and like I was abandoning him, and made me feel really uncomfortable and guilty. She said, "go up to the counter and tell them exactly the reason you told me for returning him", reprimanding me. At least I brought the dog back before he got extremely attached which was happening quickly and I only had the dog for a few hours??? And the way she tried to shame me in front of the other staff was totally uncalled for and inappropriate for the situation. I help this shelter any time I can and to treat me like a piece of crap that was abandoning a dog was not cool.

We lost our puppy Kurt and we decided to adopt another. We spotted these adorable Yorkie mixes and…read moredecided to come back on their adoption day and get both. My husband was in line at 7am (even though they opened at 8) waiting patiently for our dogs. He comes into the shelter excited about our new additions but finds out the girl was already adopted! He comes home with just the boy...disheartened that he only got one. We love our new family member, Alpine, and we might give him a brother or sister later but we are thrilled to get his puppy kisses every morning...a wonderful, healthy dog from a great shelter!

Taking my girl to get her dog his shots was a really good experience. We wanted to finally get him…read morevaccinated so we can start taking him out in public and to dog parks. The directions to the place weren't very straightforward, but after driving around the property we eventually spotted the sign on the building. Before he got his shots, we had to sign him in, and the staff was sooooo friendly. You could immediately tell they genuinely loved dogs. Having such welcoming and caring staff made the visit a lot easier and less stressful for both us and the dogs. While we were there, we also ran into some other friendly dogs, which was nice. There was even a mini dog park area in the front for pets waiting for their visit, along with a water bowl for the dogs and cats. It was a thoughtful touch that made the place feel very pet friendly. Overall, it was a really good visit. We'll definitely be coming back for his second round of shots, and honestly, I'm excited to bring him back already Lastly, there's no photos or video recording while your pet is getting its shots.

Our puppy we brought in to have spayed had some complications to her surgery site (swelling and a…read morebit of oozing). I contacted the spca spay email sending pictures and asking what I should do. They emailed back same day and offered 2 appointments for the next day. I brought her the next day-- they cleaned site and reapplied glue. Gave suggestions (trazadone for 5 days + confinement in house) and she is all healed now! I only dealt with volunteer, they did intake, moved us into room, got info, and then walked dog to doctor. I waited in room and they brought her back with update.

This is the cleanest and most organized animal shelter I have seen in a minute. I love animals but…read moreI was honestly shocked by the lack of smell haha They offer treats in the hallway to give the dogs! A good place to find a new furry friend.

4.5 stars! I didn't…read morereally ever visit this place until I was at the yummy Popcorn Store last year, walked by & seen an ad taped on the window that advertised doggy-day-outs (visits and hangouts with dogs for 15 minutes of longer) or doggie sleepovers. Answering that sign was my foot in the door to the shelter and how I started to visit the cats & dogs, take the orientation/volunteer classes, do doggy day outs, sleepovers & adoptions here at the shelter. I've even dropped off blankets, towels, hand towels for donations, just walked around to visit & give treats to happy, sitting doggies, to hang out with cats, and also for a sad reason-to quarantine my beloved doggie due to a biting incident. I'd highly recommend this shelter to fill your heart-to lend a hand, volunteer, and share your love with these unhoused animals by walking them around the block, taking them for a hike, a Pup-Cup at Starbucks, to the park, or to even foster the cats, dogs, or other furry creatures. The first animal we fostered here was a Boxer mix named Josh Hartnett. He was so full of energy, excitement. He was the star in his own show and our family was just his supporting cast. The surprising & amazing thing the shelter did, was the immense support we got while fostering Josh. The shelter provided all the toys, the kennel, dog food, leash, dog bowls, pretty much everything you would need to take care of a dog in your own home. Any time I had a question or concern, I could text them & they were timely to answer & meet all my needs & concerns. I remember one time Josh quickly chewed up all the toys they gave us. Concerned with his stress or even him chewing up our belongings, I asked the shelter for more chew toys. They put some in a bag for us & left it outside for easy pick up since I had to come by after hours (they close at 6pm). I liked that they are responsible for their animals reproduction and even had an established appointment for Josh to be neutered which I knew about via email. After 2 weeks of fostering Josh in our home, he went to get neutered. I kept track of him when he went to another dog foster parent, then eventually when he found his fur-ever home. Sadly, we didn't get to see him after we fostered him, but the best part was seeing him be loved & cared for on the Facebook Foster thread by other amazing foster parents then his eventual adoption. The shelter does really well to help the public be aware of the energy, social needs, cat/dog friendliness, housetraining needs, a potential owner would like to know before adoption. Green paw means pretty laid back, orange paw is in the middle, purple paw is high. There's signs above the crates that specify their approximate age & breed. While a potential adopter walks around they're welcome to grab a paper bowl & fill it with treats & treat them as long as the dogs are quiet, and sitting. Adopters are also welcome to hang out in a room or in the play area with a dog they'd like to get to know more. There's also a whole cat/kitten section and a nice room to hang out with them. I've even seen other little creatures available like hamsters, guinea pigs & turtles there etc. Here's the link to adoptable dogs: https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter Here's the link to adoptable cats: https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter Here's the link to adoptable animals, not a cat or dog (I see a bunny & a turtle currently): https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter I love that they have barn/working cats too. Adoption fees range from $10-$150. Minus a star because they don't seem to have enough staff/helpers anytime I've been there so often times I have to wait. Good luck & hope you find an animal you can love, foster and hang out with!

After losing our Bernese Mountain Dog to cancer two years earlier, we were ready to embark on…read morebringing home another "big" dog into our homes and hearts. We had applied with multiple rescues across Sacramento, but many were non-respondent or had old legacy listings for dogs that were no longer available. When we saw "Fuggle" pop up on AdoptAPet.com one morning, I knew I had to put in an application for our family, despite feeling hopeless that it would not go anywhere. The application was quite thorough, but was quite similar to those we'd filled out for our Berner. I received an auto-reply stating they would reach back within a week, and lo and behold 7 days later, I received the happiest news and sweetest email, "I am happy to tell you that we have selected you for my favorite puppy! He really is the cutest.  What is your schedule like? I am hoping to do homechecks this week and then have the puppies picked up from the adoption event this weekend.  Just to make it easier for us to get it done :)" We quickly got in touch for a homecheck after work one day, were officially approved and were able to take "Fuggle" home just 13 days after submitting our application. The adoption process was so incredibly smooth and easy, and everyone at Recycled Pets was incredibly nice and professional, from the home visit, to the foster parents, to the adoption day. We've since attended a puppy reunion with his litter, and have joined a wonderful online community that celebrates everyone's extra-special love for their Recycled Pet. I'm so happy that Recycled Pets helped us find "Fuggle" but just as happy that we have such a caring and loving rescue organization here in Sacramento.

How unfortunate to see political photos on their banner. I hope they see that this could damage…read moretheir ability to gain support and raise funds for their organization. Since they say they don't have anything political displayed, I'm going to post this screenshot. If they didn't put those images there, they can take this opportunity to fix that.

Nice visit but the dog in question did not like me. Too bad, this pup would have hit the jackpot…read morewith me!

I just adopted my second dog from Haven Dog Rescue. I am extremely blessed to have found this…read morerescue. My dogs have changed my life. I cannot begin to thank you enough for all you do! You are so kind, caring, and compassionate.

So many beautiful dogs and so many times going to try for a particular one... but perseverance paid…read moreoff... but not like I thought... I met Royal as she was returning from Doggie Day Out... her volunteer couldn't keep going on about what a good girl she was... I had been trying for a dog 25-30 lbs but all it took was a kiss and the rest is history... I named her Hannah and she comes to Hannah banana... 37 lbs and it's all love... she and my other dogs have their relationship worked out... I truly belie she's the one I was supposed to take home... sweetest pit bull ever... Thanks Front Street from Jack and I... forever grateful for the work you do

I love this place i do rescue and they have worked with me on fsrel cats and spay nuter I just…read moreadopted a puppy who I love dearly they made the adoption easy simple and fast I will recommen Adoption any day

This might be a small group of rescuers, but they work hard to make the lives better for dogs…read more Specializing in chained dogs, Dogs Deserve Better (DDB) is a national non-profit group; however, in the Sacramento area there is a branch. They generally have quite a few dogs, in foster homes, through out Sacramento. If you are looking for a dog that they don't have, just email them (ddbnorcal@gmail.com) and they will help you find the right dog for you.

There are rescues out there who claim to be all about the dogs, but DDB Nor Cal LIVES it. They…read moremainly rescue pit or pit mixes, but have been known to save chihuahuas, cats, and all other breeds. Their main rep works her ASS off to get these dogs amazing homes. I have assisted her in giving shots to some of her pups, and this organization does things right. They make sure the dogs are HEALTHY before adoption, which I know a lot of rescues are sheisty on, they follow up on the "after care" of the adopted pets, they do home checks and have a detailed application to make sure these pups will be taken well care of!!! She has even transported dogs from So Cal up here via other volunteers, and Chris has driven adopted dogs all the way to Oregon to be with their new families. As an RVT student, and having interned in vet clinics, dealing with the "Racism" of the Pit breed on a daily basis in my own work (I am a pet sitter and walk dogs, and several pit bulls..and the looks people give me you'd think I'd crapped on the sidewalk in public or something?!) Anyway- I HIGHLY recommend going through this rescue if you are looking for an organization and people who honestly just love dogs and are not in it for the money like many other organizations.

One (if not only) of the best places to adopt a cat! They go above and beyond. Lisa was extremely…read morehelpful when my mother was hospitalized and offered to help us. You can tell they really love and care for all their kitties. If I decide to adopt another cat, I'll be going there! I believe they also have adoption services sometimes at Petco in Fair Oaks, FYI.

I have spent 3 dqys trying to find kitties to adopt.These cats are in almost every page....Gloria…read moreis a lead in almost all your ads.She is a beautiful calico cat. if you follow the info about her the Name Gloria pops up.in many places. Same situation the boy. i did not make this up! I am really sorry. i guess the internet is NOT the place to find dome new friends

Clear clarity in their website I found the organization through the Internet and found that I was…read moreable to identify a pug. I wanted to adopt.

I've been fostering dogs for SIAR for several months now - in fact, we're getting our fourth foster…read moretonight. The previous three are all in loving homes and doing well. Carrie, the woman who runs the organization, has a HUGE heart and spends an enormous amount of time rescuing threatened cats and dogs, getting them healthy and well-behaved (although, to be honest, most of them are already very healthy and well-trained by the time they get to SIAR), and finding them permanent loving homes. You can see their list of currently up-for-adoption animals here: http://www.siarescuers.com/ADOPTABLE_ANIMALS.html the list changes weekly, and if you're looking for something in particular, contact Carrie and she'll try to match you with just what you're looking for. Once we have the baby and things settle down & we adopt a new dog, we'll definitely go through SIAR. Carrie charges a small fee for adoption, just enough to cover shots/altering/microchipping and any necessary vet bills. She's a wonderful lady and does a huge service to the animals and animal lovers of Sacramento!