Hearts for Paws aka Dani, Brandi are going above and beyond to help us find a dog that is meant for…read moreour family. This rescue is known to rescue dogs on the verge of being euthanized, paying exorbitant vet fees to care for the animals and pouring through dozens of applications to find a perfect forever home for each and every dog. As a non profit organization this is no easy task. When the time comes, we look forward to meeting our newest family member. Thank you for all you do.

Tried very hard to adopt/foster multiple dogs from the group but was always told they weren't…read moreavailable. Spent an hour on a zoom call ultimately for them to disagree with how my previous dog was trained before I got them over ten years ago. Ultimately became unresponsive to the point where it was discouraging to try and adopt a dog. Unfortunately went to a breeder and got our perfect family dog. Bittersweet as we have always adopted our previous 4 dogs but our experience with this group has turned us away from that.

I don't know if this is allowed but I wanted to share my heartbreaking experience of trying to…read moreadopt a bonded pair through this local non-profit here in town. For the past month, I've been exchanging communication with Purebred Plus Cat Rescue over a bonded pair of kitties I had seen on the Adopt a Pet website. It's been nearly 10 years since I had a bonded pair of cats and these two were a perfect match for me. I reached out late June and the foster parent and I had a good exchange. I prepared my home to welcome the boys, including spending several hundred dollars on a chewy order based on recommended items, including getting permission from the homeowner and property management company, including requesting an emotional support animal (ESA) letter for the boys through an online agency, including having my references verified, essentially jumping through all the hoops for the past month, all for the foster parent to move forward with another applicant immediately after I missed my appointment. The foster parent was unwilling to accommodate rescheduling of the meet and greet after making many attempts to communicate with her via email, text and voicemail. I'm writing this as a warning for others considering adoption from this nonprofit based on the cruel and swift decision-making to deny my application after a month of determination on my part for what should have been an easy adoption. I've tried reaching out to other volunteers within the nonprofit for assistance and remedy on this matter but don't know what to do at this point. But if you're considering adopting from this local non-profit, I recommend trying a shelter or another one instead based on my personal experience.

I don't understand the negative reviews for Purebreds Plus, I've adopted two cats (Rocky…read more(originally named Marco) and Gino) from this agency and while the adoption process was lengthy, it was straight forward. The rescue and adoption process is about finding the right match for adopters with the cat's well-being as a priority. Regarding failure to disclose existing health issues like FIV, from what I've seen, the health issues have always been clearly stated on the website, back as far as I can remember dealing with this agency, so about 2009. Some of the reviewers mention not getting the cat they wanted. Honestly, it's about what's best for the animal, and not all cats (like a Savannah or Bengal) are the right fit for everyone. Some exotic breeds of cats are for more experienced owners, preferably those with previous experience with the breed; the vetting process is in place for a reason. Savannah cats, for example, are highly energetic, athletic cats that need mental and physical stimulation, they are also escape artists. So if you have kids who may leave the door open, or you aren't willing to have active play time with the cat, then a Savannah is not the right cat for your family. That said, we adopted Rocky in 2009, as a companion to Smokey. We drove to Santa Cruz and spoke with Harriet. After describing our existing cat (a grumpy Maine Coon who is a bully) and the home situation (multiple generation household), Harriet chose Rocky for us, which was THE absolute best fit. Rocky was an older Rag Doll, who was calm and patient, but also would correct Smokey if he got out of line. (hey, cats need to learn manners just like anyone else). When Rocky passed a few years ago, we adopted Gino, a Maine Coon Mix. And similar to the first experience, the process was much the same. In all, yes, there will be the occasional negative experience, but I would adopt from Purebreds plus rescue again when we are looking for another cat to adopt. Please keep in mind, Purebreds Plus is run by volunteers, it's not cheap to foster, feed, and care for these animals, and they made it through a pandemic. And then they have to weed through applications and interviews, which is time consuming and emotionally draining, even in the best of circumstances.

We were in the Davis and had some free time, so we stopped in to check out what was available…read more There was a building, with lots of furniture and clothing racks, and books /albums out front. Inside lots of organized racks of clothing, lots of shoes, a jewelry counter, a room with higher end goods. Then we realized that there was another building next door with housewares and I think more books. We picked up a few things here and took them over to the main building to check out, the cashier was very sweet. I think the prices were fair and benefiting a great cause. I would be a frequent shopper here, if I lived near.

We adopted a kitten and weren't told it was with other kittens that were sick and being treated for…read moreparasites. When I contacted them a few days later the girl first said she mix some medication For us to pick up , I contacted another number of where the lab work was done and vaccinations were done at UC Davis and they advised they couldn't release the kittens medical information to me only the SpCA, why? Because the kitten was sick ! Obviously, shouldn't I be aware of medical issues with an animal I just adopted!? about 20 minutes later they said it was not their kittens even though they were currently treating them with meds but that it was my" elderly cat" (he's 10). I took my cat straight away to our vet who tan blood work( $570) took stool samples and advised he needed medication for parasites deworming ect. The SPCA refused to give us the medication for the kitten we adopted but told us it would be best if we just returned him to the foster who was caring for him. All they are interested in is the "DONATION" of $135 or "Fee" . I am happy to donate to the care and rescue of all animals but I will not contribute to staff not doctors giving medical opinions and letting sick animals be adopted knowingly. We were told the cat may have diarrhea due to them changing the food. Clearly this was not the reason. They don't respond to emails, they don't have an office number they are unorganized. I have adopted several cats from shelters and SPCA. This is a common occurrence of how pet adoptions happen.

I just saw the owner's response, for starter, my application stated that I live in a house with a…read morebig yard, and that I had a dog before. The fact that the owner responded saying I was not qualified because I live in an apartment and with no prior experience, proves that they did not even look at my application.

Please pause and read before applying to DAR. This is a volunteer based organization who's mission…read moreis to place pets in safe, loving, forever homes. They serve animals NOT humans. They're not an adoption agency. They are saving animals. They have limited resources (volunteers!), so they're going to create adoption obstacles to weed out those who are not willing, able, and committed to providing safe and caring homes. So be prepared to spend 15-20 minutes to apply online and be ready to respond quickly if they reply to your application. We inquired online about adopting our fur baby on June 19, 2021. We got lucky and got a response right away. Within less than 24 hours we got confirmation she was ours if we were willing to pick her up within the next day and a half. The process required an online application (be ready to get personal), several home video submissions, and some follow up questions. We picked her up on Fathers Day, June 20 2021! So it was quite the whirlwind. It was amazing and life changing! DAR is living up to their mission.They're doing the hard work. Don't expect them to bend to you. Remember, you are not the client - serving the animals are their purpose. Please don't write or pay attention reviews that they didn't respond to email. You're only hurting animals that deserve forever homes.

The care our pets received while we were traveling was unmatched! The pet sitter was on it the…read moreentire time and that let us relax while traveling. One of our cats is a special needs, older cat with a heart condition and it so reassuring to have Elizabeth there with him and the other two cats. We appreciated the attention to details, extensive experience, proactive and problem solving recommendations, and communication style she provided. We also appreciated having the owner of a local business work with us rather than someone sending an inexperienced and seemingly disinterested employee instead. We will be using Elizabeth in the future and highly recommend this pet service!

Elizabeth has been our dog sitter for a few years now. She is extremely reliable and conscientious…read moreand goes above and beyond expectations. During hot weather, she put a cooling vest on our dog and showed us what size to get for him if we wished. She sends us photos of his smiling face when she greets him. She has been a great asset for our family and especially our dog.

I went to pet food express today at 4:57 ( I know this because I have a clock in my car) the door…read moreto the store was open I quickly got my dog food which was easy because I knew exactly what I needed I went to the cashier and nobody was there- the Cashier then ambled over and said the store was closed.... First of all it was surprising that it closed so early!!! Second by the time the cashier came over it was literally 5:00on the dot!! I am not sure why they were completely shut down that early and yet the doors were open. The cashier said I could order online but the app didn't work, I truly don't understand, most people don't close their cash registers while keeping the door unlocked. I think it's really important to treat customers well and I feel like this was just a ridiculous way to treat a customer, clearly these people want to get out of the store as fast as they can and i get it, but there needs to be a little window of flexibility - I don't think I will return !!!

Our dog eats special food and this is one of the closest places to buy it. The always have plenty…read moreof stock and staff are always friendly and helpful with trying something new for our older dog. The store is always clean and they have lots of treats for dogs. They also have an on-site wash your own dog area.

I recently started taking my pets to the Animal Wellness Center after a series of difficulties with…read moremy former vet office. Unlike some of the local vets, this shop is often able to see my pets quickly when needed. They also offer holistic treatment options for those who are interested. I have been happy with their care of my senior dog especially. For me, they strike the ideal balance of recommending all possible treatments, and respecting whichever choice is right for us. It feels like the kind of vet office that was common 30 years ago- in the best way.

Dr. Dailey and her staff are the best! Small veterinary business with great customer service !read more

We've been taking our Airedale Terrier, Jojo, to Petco Grooming in Davis, and today was her fourth…read moregrooming appointment with Orion. Airedales can be a challenging breed to groom, and Orion was honest from the start that she hadn't worked with many of them before. We really appreciated her willingness to learn and improve. Each visit has been better than the last, and Jojo is comfortable and happy with her. Orion is patient, professional, and clearly takes pride in her work. We're very pleased with the progress and the service we've received.

Of course we love Petco because it gated to the other family members. Besides the prices, the store…read moreis usually a good place to stop and check out.