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    Animal Samaritans Veterinary Clinic Thousand Palms

    3.2 (226 reviews)
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    Chantal S.

    I had my rescued dog spayed here at there low cost clinic and they were fabulous. Today I picked up my poorly drawn portrait and there was nothing poor about the pics at all. Loved the Pics and so grateful for all of the work you're doing for the fur baby's across the Coachella Valley. Keep up with your amazing work, your essential for all of us because we're nothing without our companionship of our pets. Great Fundraiser

    Excellent Veterinary Ophthalmic Specialty Care My dog's wonderful vet, Dr. Peter Henein at Palm Springs Animal Hospital, referred us to Dr. Pamela Ko (at Animal Samaritans) for specialty ophthalmology care. Dr. Ko was fantastic. She took the time to thoroughly explain what was going on with Gracie's eye and patiently answered all my questions. She performed a complete exam, which included advanced diagnostic tests to ensure we understood the underlying issue. The level of expertise was evident, and much appreciated. I highly recommend Dr. Ko if your pet has an eye issue. We are so fortunate to have such great veterinarians here in the Desert.

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    Jean H.

    I had to take a moment to thank Dr Ko, their ophthalmology specialist. I recently lost my Romeo suddenly last week, he had turned 16 in October. In the summer 2023 he saw Dr Ko after his eye wasn't getting better after two vet visits. Dr Ko was so angry at his previous care and hoped her treatment would save his eye as he was too old for surgery. Well she prescribed 4 meds plus eye drops even one to save his good eye from getting an ulcer. It was a rough 6 weeks as I had to get up in the middle of the night to give him the every 8 hr meds. I made a spreadsheet to keep track and showed her at his next visit. I must say she was impressed. By that next visit Romeo got much better she saved his eye and now I'm more appreciative than ever that he spent his remaining months with good eyes, well he was mostly blind but he wasn't in pain. I'm just so grateful to Dr Ko and her amazing knowledge and kindness.

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    Got my dog Douglas Furbanks neutered at Animal Samaritan and it went extremely well and at a reasonable price. Very happy with service!!!

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    Great staff! Always easy to get in, and pricing is very reasonable! Also, very clean, professional animal loving people!

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    I fostered a dog & 4 puppies for them. They were very attentive & helpful. They provide all supplies & food.

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    Thank you for fostering and helping save lives!!

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    Thank you for the nice comment. We appreciate your support!

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    This has become our vet since moving to the Valley. They're good folks and reasonably priced.

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    Thank you for your kind words. We hope you have a fabulous week!

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    Ask the Community - Animal Samaritans Veterinary Clinic Thousand Palms

    I'd like to know how much they charge for putting down your pup? ):

    Thank you for contacting us during a very difficult time. If you give us a call at (760) 343--3477 our Schedulers would be more than happy to discuss your options. Please, Please, Please, if your call goes to voicemail, leave a message, and… Read more

    Can I make a reservation for a dog physical on line?

    Yes, you can make appointments for online veterinary services. On the home page of our website, let your cursor hover on the Vet Clinic tab to view the drop down menu. Clink on the Pet Wellness Exams link. From there click the"Click Here to Make An… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Animal Samaritans Veterinary Clinic Thousand Palms

    Baldanza and his staff Stacie, Samantha the front desk office everyone you interact with there.

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    Animal Samaritans No-Kill Shelter

    Animal Samaritans No-Kill Shelter

    (15 reviews)

    This is not about being disappointed about not getting a dog through the adoption process as other…read morereviewers here have stated. It is about what led to that. Three of us went independently to see one dog we saw in the 'coming soon' category. We called on a Friday and were told he was at the groomer and would be available to be seen the next day, so all of us went independently to meet the dog. We were told up front there was a lot of interest in this particular dog which we understood. Each one of us had been told that the dog was to undergo a full exam and would be neutered but not yet on the schedule for that procedure. Once neutered it would take 1 to 2 weeks in order to be moved from coming soon to available, and only once he was officially available would we able to fill out an application. I had been told over the phone by a gentleman I could take a blank application home in order to get it ready ahead of time but when I showed up they said I could not have one. We were all told to call during the time the dog was recovering from the neutering (1-2 weeks) in order to see if he was available yet. This was on a Saturday. By the first of the week, maybe 2 or 3 days later, we all are told (in separate phone calls), "He's been adopted." The photo of the dog had been removed from coming soon, and not transferred to available for adoption. This was a particularly attractive dog. There is a concerning mention of someone within the organization taking him. I don't want to believe that as they stressed how only when the applications were gathered and vetted with references phoned would a decision be made and not to expect a call if you did not get the dog. They emphasized thorough vetting to find the very best home for the dog. We believed them and respected the process. But the outcome was not at all what we expected and certainly not what we were told. The dog had not even been scheduled for exam and neutering when all of us saw him that Saturday, and even if the dog had been neutered it would've still been in recovery. There is something very fishy about this. I will say again, this has nothing to do with not being chosen to take home this dog. This is totally about being misled, and worse--quite possibly someone working there quickly taking the dog for themselves and denying the public some of whom, like us, have donated to this 501c3 over the many years. An element of trust has been taken away by this non-profit after this episode, and the reviews here seem to echo that area of concern.

    Well, Care appointment are outstanding. Even though I don't have a financial aid it could be…read moreavailable, but it seems that the fees are more reasonable regarding well care. The only difficulty is well. Care visits are scheduled only on Friday mornings. But the doctor there is awesome. I'll be scheduling for in September hopefully!

    California Paws Rescue - Clark

    California Paws Rescue

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    To Whom It May Concern,…read more I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent adoption application with California Paws Rescue. I contacted your organization hoping to find a companion for my 10-year-old female Bull Terrier, who recently lost her long-time companion. I explained that she is a typical Bull Terrier--stubborn and a bit hard-headed--and would likely thrive with an older, less domineering male dog. Given my extensive background as a dog handler and small business dog trainer, I provided a comprehensive adoption application, including a direct contact for my local veterinarian, who can attest to my dog's health and happy demeanor. I also offered to provide contact information for previous clients. As part of your process, a video call was scheduled to show the dog's sleeping area and surroundings. While I offered to film the exterior yard, including the block wall and fence, and noted that my house is visible on Google Earth, I declined to film the interior of my home for personal security reasons. Subsequently, my application was denied due to my refusal to film the interior. While I respect the need to follow established procedures, I believe that given my qualifications, the references I provided, and my veterinarian's willingness to be contacted, my dog and I should have at least been offered a face-to-face meeting to demonstrate a suitable environment. It appears that your adoption rates are so high that individual cases, even those with comprehensive supporting information, do not warrant further consideration.

    From the owner: California Paws Rescue provides dog adoptions.read more

    Humane Society Of The Desert - Our newest family member, adopted from the Desert Humane Society in DHS. It's the outside location on Indian Canyon.

    Humane Society Of The Desert

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    If you're looking to adopt (or foster), please don't overlook Desert Humane Society. This shelter…read moreneeds more visibility and community support. We adopted our new dog Jet here and had a positive experience overall. Everyone we met was kind, and it was clear the staff genuinely cares about the animals despite limited resources. Jet was clean when we met him and appears to be in great health. We also appreciated how understanding the adoption coordinator was about allowing a proper meet and greet with our senior dog Gus (15 years old, 14 pounds, and very dog selective), which helped us feel confident in the match. This shelter is very full and many dogs have been waiting a long time (6 months to 2 years). Compared to shelters that get more attention and donations, this location in Desert Hot Springs is less visible and easy to miss, and many dogs are housed outdoors in extreme desert conditions. We only met Jet because we came back multiple times and asked for a full tour. I understand it can be stressful for the dogs, but the reality is many won't be seen otherwise. Jet was not what we planned to adopt (we originally came looking for a small female), but he's a calm 50 pound sweetheart and we couldn't be happier. If you're considering adopting, take your time, ask questions, and ask to see all available dogs. And if you're not in a position to adopt right now, please consider donating or volunteering, this place truly needs it. We actually started donating ourselves after visiting because the need is obvious.

    We went here to look for a companion for my father who was seriously looking. We were met at the…read moregate by a person who seemed to have a bit of an attitude. She told us that we had to fill out an application and get approved prior to even looking at any of the animals. In today's age of identity theft they want all my information before I even know if there is a match? I don't think so... I am sure they are just data mining personal information so they can add me to a list to solicit me for money for years to come *without consent* which is very shady IMO! Needless to say, we left and found a wonderful addition to our family elsewhere.

    Desert Hot Springs Animal Shelter - We adopted Jet from the Desert Humane Society of DHS on Indian Canyon.

    Desert Hot Springs Animal Shelter

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    If you're looking to adopt (or foster), please don't overlook Desert Humane Society. This shelter…read moreneeds more visibility and community support. We adopted our new dog Jet here and had a positive experience overall. Everyone we met was kind, and it was clear the staff genuinely cares about the animals despite limited resources. Jet was clean when we met him and appears to be in great health. We also appreciated how understanding the adoption coordinator was about allowing a proper meet and greet with our senior dog Gus (15 years old, 14 pounds, and very dog selective), which helped us feel confident in the match. This shelter is very full and many dogs have been waiting a long time (6 months to 2 years). Compared to shelters that get more attention and donations, this location in Desert Hot Springs is less visible and easy to miss, and many dogs are housed outdoors in extreme desert conditions. We only met Jet because we came back multiple times and asked for a full tour. I understand it can be stressful for the dogs, but the reality is many won't be seen otherwise. Jet was not what we planned to adopt (we originally came looking for a small female), but he's a calm 50 pound sweetheart and we couldn't be happier. If you're considering adopting, take your time, ask questions, and ask to see all available dogs. And if you're not in a position to adopt right now, please consider donating or volunteering, this place truly needs it. We actually started donating ourselves after visiting because the need is obvious.

    Animal Samaritans Veterinary Clinic Thousand Palms - petservices - Updated June 2026

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