I would not recommend Baja Rescue because they have you to sign a contract that states if you have to return the dog, you must return them to Baja Rescue. Well, I adopted a puppy and had many unforeseen issues, including my older dog rejecting the new puppy, and they would not take her back. They told me, if it was an urgent issue all I could do was pay one of their trainers $50 per day to give her back. They had no fosters available yet here I was liable, per the contract. They hid behind their monitors/phones texting with no one wanting to help at all. They accused me of not wanting to spend the money to train the puppy along with being very, very rude to me when all I wanted was for them to live up to the rules of their very own contract. If they are going to write a contract as such, they need to follow through and take the puppy back quickly. This is how bad things happen to animals when an owner can't keep the dog for many reasons, or the dog is not a good fit for the household. If they truly care they should adhere to their own requirements. Long story short, with time and training and patience, and after 6 weeks of being abandoned by Baja Rescue entirely, and moving forward as a loving animal lover, we will be keeping the puppy afterall. But, this isn't always the case for some people and if Baja Rescue truly loved animals they would stand by their word and their contract or not have that in the contract at all Therefore, I do not recommend this rescue to anyone. They do not follow through and their actions reflect neglect of animals. read more

Now I do know this is a legitimate business, I changed my rating. I hope other people who attempt to communicate with the staff at Baja Dog Rescue have a much better experience. None of the prior emails I received from you had any name on them or the name of the manager, Sherry. Thank you for replying Sherry. Now I at least have a name of an actual person from Baja Dog Rescue. This confirms you are a legitimate business. Aside from being unprofessional. read more

horrible. adoption fees and rude staff. no support after adoption if something goes wrong after adoption

Super nervous about this but after speaking to the owners and working through multiple emails we pulled the trigger. We requested a few dogs to meet but it's challenging for them to bring multiple dogs across the border. We met outside one of the dog stores in SD. Had to meet super early. Still a little sketchy in our minds but we are Uber conservative. Met Josh. He had 3 dogs with him. We had requested 2 or the 3 but had our eye on one. Few things. The dog we thought we were looking at looked big on camera but was a puppy so keep that in mind. We went in with poker face but within minutes "Lola" was in our car and we headed home. Dog has been amazing. Vet gave it a clean bill of health. We are 2 weeks in. Already potty trained and an absolute love of the family! We highly recommend this service! read more

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FAULTY spay paperwork, lies, got aggressive when we asking questions about her medical history, etc... Please read. My boyfriend and I rescued the sweetest angel ever in April of this year. We found a wonderful pet shop in our neighborhood and met Lucy and instantly fell in love with her. This store is one of the places Baja Rescue sends their dogs to. The majority of dogs the store receives are extremely nervous street dogs, and Lucy was no exception. We rescued Lucy under the impression she was already spayed, vaccinated, and chipped. Of course we took their word for it because why would we doubt it? A few months after taking Lucy home, we realized she started going into heat - something obviously not supposed to happen when a dog has been successfully spayed. This now meant she needed to see a vet to confirm if her surgery was botched or never even completed. After sedation and an ultrasound, our vet determined that Lucy has all of her organs - she was NEVER operated on. Although, she has a scar on her tummy??? What happened to my dog?? We attempted to reach out to the clinic listed on her original paperwork from the rescue. We had NO luck reaching anyone by telephone or email - the numbers provided were actually out of order. After doing as much research as we could, we did not find any information on the clinic she was treated at or the vet himself. Being desperate for answers, we contacted the store we got Lucy at (who are absolutely wonderful/loving/helpful people) and they were able to provide their direct rescue contact who actually originally brought Lucy in. This man's name is Josh. We attempted his phone number multiple times with no response. Finally, we received an email response from him. After explaining Lucy's situation, we were trying to find a solution to this. Our main goal was to obtain correct medical records. But, this began a battle with Josh. He became extremely defensive immediately about the situation ensuring she was operated on and we were wrong. He stated that the only solution would be to send Lucy (extremely nervous, previously abused dog) back to Mexico to get the same surgery by the SAME clinic that lied the first time? Since she was clearly not spayed, the legitimacy of her vaccine/chip records came into question. I have attached Josh's response to expressing concern for Lucy. This dog has became the love of my life and all I want is to spread her story and the way this rescue handles issues. They clearly do not care about their dogs and it shows. It's horrible because the dogs that come from this rescue are wonderful and in dire need of help. It breaks my heart to think of all the dogs out there just like Lucy that are being mistreated. I am adding the fake medical record given to us showing my dog was spayed when she was not. I have also attached a happy photo of Lucy to show her in the beautiful life we are honored to give her. read more

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I do not post often, but after reading so many self-consumed reviews here, I felt like I needed to share my experience. We adopted a dog from Baja 4 years ago. The experience was smooth, the staff was wonderful, and the dog is amazing. She has transformed our lives for the better. This organization is helping end and minimize the suffering of living beings, and they are connecting people with loving pets who will make their lives better. To the staff -- Many more people out here care about the work you do than want to trash you for silly reasons. Thank you so much for everything you do. I am disappointed (although not shocked) that people are giving this place 1 star for not getting everything they want exactly how they want it exactly when they want it -- as if this is a Michelin-Star restaurant charging outrageous prices and catering to their every desire. If you are not capable of coping with a minor hiccup in the adoption process and treating the staff here with compassion, then maybe you need to work on yourself before you are fit to adopt and care for another living being. read more

We had such a good experience adopting our sweet Fiona, formerly Fia from Baja Dog Rescue. They were very detailed in explaining their process and left no stone unturned. They were quick to answer any questions via email and were very organized at the meet and greet. When I took her to her first vet visit and presented the vaccination and test records from the rescue, the vet was impressed with the thoroughness of their exam and treatment prior to adoption. I did read the reviews on here prior to adopting with them, and all the negative reviews seemed to be due to the consumer not following through with their part of the process- having your paper application ready at the meet and greet etc. We would definitely adopt from here read more

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We are SO disappointed with our experience with Baja Dog Rescue. Initially we had reached out and applied for a dog named Georgia or "Georgie". She was listed as a female puppy - 4 months old and ready to go. We filled out the application, set up an appointment and even got a great initial email with thorough details about her specifically! We prepped and planned to make the 4 hour drive - even if it meant getting up at 4am to adhere to their insanely early hours (which apparently were their only times available 6am-8:30am). We were kind of hesitant about the whole thing, but they had great reviews and great communication so - what could go wrong? After answering all our questions - less than 24 hours before our appointment, we get an email stating "just to confirm - Georgie is a male". We were astounded - all this communication, back and forth, multiple postings and emails talking about how great SHE is...and now she's a male? Incredibly unprofessional. I'd give 0 stars if I could - but hey, at least they told us before we made the trip right? After going back, we noticed that nearly all of their descriptions on the dogs were copied & pasted. BUYER BEWARE: You don't know what you may get!!! read more

I can't speak for any of the questionable reviews on here but that was not the case with our experience. Baja was over top incredible. They were responsive after a day of outreach. We promptly put down our 60 dollar deposit and scheduled a time to meet our little girl We showed up 30 minutes early and met her, signed the paperwork, thanked the VOLUNTEERS who take care of these dogs, and we were on our way. Thank you Josh and the rest of the team! A+ experience and service for our beautiful Kora :) read more

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The work that Baja Dog Rescue does for the dogs in mexico, is beyond remarkable. Both of my rescues are from BDR, and they're the best dogs. One of my dogs ChuCha, formally known as Hope, was found in ditch with severe burns on her body. Thankfully someone from BDR found her and their medical staff got her strong and healthy! They also provide low-cost medical care for people who have a low income and can't afford to spend several hundred dollars on a vet visit. All donations that are given go right back to medical care for the dogs. Everyone who works at BDR truly, and genuinely cares about every animal that is brought in. If you're looking to adopt, I would highly recommend visiting their website and/or Facebook and making an appointment to have a meet and greet with the dog you're interested in! I'm very happy that I came across Baja Dog Rescue! read more

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Thank you Baja Dog Rescue for uniting/introducing my best bud Arlo and I! It was the best decision I made going with this agency. They genuinely care about their shelter animals and take care of them from start to final adoption. Their adoption process is straight forward, just make sure to follow their instructions and as a safety measure follow up once more the Friday before the Saturday meet-and-greet. The first scheduled appointment I had, the wrong dog was brought, so we had to reschedule for the following week. Which was totally okay because the wait was 100% worth it. Arlo has been in my life for 3 weeks now and I couldn't be happier. One final note, do not take adopting a puppy, or any dog, lightly. They are A LOT of work (currently dealing with teething) and a big commitment, but it'll be the best decision you'll make if you stick it through and do your best! read more

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We moved here across country this summer & fell in love with Bandit (now Doug) Adam was awesome & made sure we knew Doug was a street dog and had teeth issues & leash issues. We knew 100% what we were getting into & he's been a joy! He's a little tub of love, and very easy to train. He came with all of his medical papers, all the information we needed. Adam was so friendly & our next adoption will definitely be through them! read more

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My husband and I adopted ollie (used to be Denali) almost 3 years ago from Baja dog rescue. It was the best decision we ever made. I researched many dog rescues and came upon Baja dog rescue because 2 dogs caught my eye ( Denali and another dog). I was hesitant to meet ollie (Denali) because she was a chow mix and I heard chows are very aggressive but after speaking to one of the guys at Baja dog rescue, I was talked into meeting her at one of their events. The rescue described her as 35 lbs and very sweet. I thought they were exaggerating. But after we met her, she is beyond sweet and somewhat shy and I could tell the people at Baja dog rescue really took care of her. The rescue answered all our questions via email, phone, and in person. They also provided all the necessary paperwork ( she had all her shots and was neutered) and offered a free check up with a local vet!! They even checked to see how she was doing after we adopted her. They are a wonderful rescue who actually cares about their animals and cares where their animals find their forever homes. Fast forward to two three years later, ollie is awesome!! She has an amazing personality and is still super sweet!! I'm glad I got talked into meeting her Cus now she's a big part of our family!! read more

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We rescued our precious fur baby through BDR and could not be more grateful. They basically do Gods work. They are rehabbing abandoned, neglected and abused dogs south of the border and adopting them out to loving homes. Given their locale, they are inundated with at-need pups and go to great lengths to save every one. This is a small organization with a big heart. I have friends and have met countless strangers at the dog park who have adopted through BDR and all have nothing but wonderful things to say about this non-profit. So it's unfair that a couple of people with perceived bad adoption experiences have left reviews here. A note on the adoption process: You may be able to show up to the weekly Saturday adoption event and get the dog you like, but someone else may already have an appointment to meet that dog (and therefore be first in line to adopt if they wish). To get the dog you can want, you will need to apply and get approved. Understand this usually takes a few days, as with any adoption org. You can then make an appointment to see the dog by emailing BDR before the adoption event. They usually post online weekly which dogs will be there, or you can ask for the list of dogs in advance. Also, the dogs are kept at the sanctuary in Baja and brought across the border for adoption. I'd guess this makes for tricker adoption coordination than with other groups, and this is volunteer-run, so have a little patience. Sooner than you realize, you'll be cuddling up with your new family member. read more

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We just finished the adoption-spay process with them. Ana is amazing. our dog dislocated her should a few weeks after adoption and Ana DROVE HER TO GET X-rays. The rescue paid for all shots and even the Spay! If I lived out of state I'd drive to adopt from them again! read more

This rescue is what it's all about. They take the beaten, unwanted, neglected dogs out of horrible situations and connect them with great people. I adopted Foxy a little over a week ago and had a great experience. I will outline my experience and tips, because they are all important! 1. Fill out an application for the dog you want. Do this immediately, as this starts the process. The application isn't ridiculous like some others I have filled out and they don't require you to jump through a million hoops. Just be responsible, have the means, and want a dog. 2. They will follow up with you in about 48 hours via email. I did not have any success calling their phone number listed on the website. This is common with shelters though--volunteers can only do so much! Be patient, but follow up with them via email if you need to. 3. They will set an appointment for you to meet the dog you are interested in the following Saturday at the sports arena Petco. They will ask for a refundable deposit ahead of time to set the appointment, and will outline reasons why they would not refund it to you (basically flaking on your appointment with no communication). The deposit can be through paypal or credit card online. ***Bring a hard copy of your application or you will have to fill out a new one*** 4. If you have an appointment, you have first "dibs" on the dog. Make one even if you are not 100% sure because someone else could end up making one and you will miss out. I believe they only make one appointment per dog, so you are still able to go meet the dog if you do not get one, you just will not be guaranteed it won't be adopted before you can do so. 5. BRING CASH for the adoption fee. The deposit will be applied to your adoption fee should you decide to adopt the dog, so bring the difference! Just in case, even! Do not miss out on the dog because of this. There is another form to fill out once there and then they will give you all vet records and then the dog is yours. 6. Remember--These people are volunteering their time. They may not have all the answers about the dog, they may not have recommendations or a ton of knowledge on certain topics, but they are good people who want to help you adopt a dog. Other tips: -The dogs are driven up from Tijuana in kennels in a large van, and then are in makeshift pens. Give the dog time to relax if you are meeting with it, and also realize that it might not. This isn't a true representation of their personality and you will have to look for glimpses of it! (Foxy didn't even look at me during our meet and greet, and he is the most snuggly dog I have ever encountered! Look for the little signs! He showed them and they all will!) -The volunteers will have some odds and ends of leashes and collars, but you will be at Petco and can purchase one if they do not have one that works. -Be there a little early. If you make an appointment for a dog that won't work with you and your family, you will have time to meet a few others. -Be persistent with your emails. You may have to follow up a time or two to set an appointment or to confirm one. Do not get discouraged! -Keep an eye on their facebook page to see which dogs will be at the Petco event. They only bring maybe 5-7 each time, so unless you make an appointment for one it might not be there. -Dogs may or may not be potty trained, may or may not be socialized, or may or may not be afraid of people. Please don't expect a perfectly trained dog. You will set the expectations incorrectly. Foxy has been great, and he does have a few things we have to work on. Expect this. Rescues are a challenge, but they are worth it! Baja Dog Rescue has made the process quick and easy. Start to finish, it was less than a week from applying for Foxy when I got to bring him home. I highly recommend this rescue to anyone! read more

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I rarely leave reviews but the experience I had with specifically Adam at this organization is worth taking the time to outline. We saw a dog on the website that we were very excited about. We submitted an application and Adam responded to us at 4pm the next day, telling us that we had to put down a $60 deposit (credit card or paypal) to make an appointment to meet the dog (refundable if we chose not to adopt). He also stated that the rest of the adoption fee would be $300 CASH ONLY if we chose to adopt. Because these dogs are found in Mexico and receive their initial vet visits there, we spoke to an individual who is extensively involved in a similar process with several other organizations (she had never heard of this one despite her work in this field for over 10 years). She explained to us that it was important to understand who the vet examining these dogs in Mexico was (because some vets there will sign off on vaccinations without actually administering them). She also explained it was important to know if the dog has been tested and treated for common infections found in dogs from Mexico such as TVT (an STD cancer), erlechia and coccidia in addition to the infections common in the US. When we asked Adam if it was possible to review the medical records prior to meeting the dog, his response was "I do not have access to them. You will get them after the adoption is complete." When we followed up to ask about if the dog had been tested and treated for TVT, he said because she was so young that it was not possible for her to have contracted it (because it is an STD). Based on feedback from our veterinary counsel, it was our understanding that TVT can be spread via contact (and not necessarily intercourse) and that it is highly contagious. We explained this to Adam and his response was "who ever gave you the information on TVT is very wrong as we treat it all the time and they do not understand how it works at all." He then stated we had 1 hour to get back to him about if we still wanted to have the appointment to see the dog, and that if we didn't respond within that 1 hour then he would "assume we want to cancel." This life changing decision should not feel pressured, and unfortunately we felt that Adam did not want what was best for us or the animal, and instead was just trying to get our business. In addition to the rude nature with which we were treated, we researched the organization and found discrepancies with the amount of donations they report to the IRS. This in combination with the CASH ONLY adoption fee made us feel as though this organization is not 100% charitable. I feel bad that these dogs are in the hands of someone who is not willing to answer simple questions in order to assure they are healthy and going to the right home. read more

In response to your recent reply: "The dog was not a good fit for the person applying." This actually makes me laugh because it's completely incorrect. But, you wouldn't know that because I have had zero personal interaction with you, nor anyone on your staff that day. It's even more funny that your director seemed to think otherwise when he told us he could "tell we would provide a good home." He also invited us to your rescue kennel to look at the other dogs since there was a mix up. Not a good fit, huh? Sounds like you sit on a throne of lies with your response. Not that I have to prove anything to you, but I will state the facts for everyone reading: I have had my beagle for four years. We go to the park daily, beach weekly, and are members of the "beagle brigade" . My dog sleeps with us in bed, is an active member at Camp Run-a-Mutt and gets a dog birthday cake every year for her birthday (hat and party included). You have zero grounds to tell me I'm not a good fit for that dog. You just opened up a can of worms, my friend. We will be chatting very soon, and not in an avenue of your liking. Tip: Next time you should just say, "I'm sorry, we made a bad call." read more

So I've never written one of these reviews before but I've been volunteering with Baja for about 3 months now and I just gotta share about this organization. First off, to call this place a rescue, truly is an accurate label. Baja is unique in the sense that they are LITERALLY rescuing dogs who have been abused, neglected and stranded. I've learned through this experience that rescues in San Diego can actually receive dogs in good health from various sources and then turn around and adopt them out for a fee. Did you know that? I didn't. My rescue dogs came to us in a more direct way as they were both stranded and my partner didn't hesitate to take them in. So I never knew the inside of what it takes to run a dog rescue. I still don't know it all but I can tell you, Baja is legit in these efforts. Baja spends WAY WAY more on every single dog than they will probably be able to recoup. This is a rough model for a nonprofit but that's just how important this mission is for Baja. Medical is onsite at the facility in Mexico and if a dog needs chemo or full xrays, Josh drives back and forth across the border for every appointment. Baja takes in dogs that quite frankly, don't seem to have a shot at surviving sometimes. But they give it all they got until the dog recovers and can eventually be healthy enough for a home. The dedication blows my mind. Second, my experience has been mostly with the director Josh. I volunteer every week at the adoption event and spend my Saturdays watching families expand to include a new furry addition. What those families don't know (unless you stick around to hear me gush on and on about this place) is that Josh is the heart and soul of Baja. He probably won't admit this, but he gives and gives for these dogs with no expectation of thanks. Now, aside from the medical attention and rehab he personally sees to. Josh is without a doubt a dog lover. Just ask him how many dogs he's taken in when they couldn't find a home. Seriously, it's like a lot. Since I could go on, I'll end my comments with the actual adoption process you may choose to enter with Baja one day. Here's how you gotta do it. 1. Be persistent. When you email to show interest in a dog, stay on top of it. Josh has a handful of volunteers doing work that would amount to a full time job at times. If you are serious, you'll stay on track and follow up. 2. Be prepared. When you see that cutie that you want to take home, check them out on the website and Facebook. Ask to set an appointment with the doggie and do your application ahead of time for them specifically. 3. Be realistic. When you show up for that appointment set aside just for you, have a copy of your application, bring the relevant family members and be mindful. The event can be stressful on the pups and it may not accurately portray their personality. Take that in stride and spend the hour chilling with them and let the dog check you out. When you show up knowing your living situation and work schedule you'll have less to weigh out and you'll be less likely to change your mind. If you jump in for just any dog because you felt like getting a dog one Saturday, you may find that you're in over your head. Then you'll bring the poor pup back and rehoming that little guy will be much harder on the dog the next time around. Remember, this isn't just about you wanting to make them a member of your family it's about these sensitive, emotionally intelligent creatures too. Hopefully you'll find in your research of all the options for adopting a doggie companion that Baja is the right choice for your family. They do awesome work and I'm proud to be a volunteer. Not to mention, Baja dogs are some of the cutest around ;) Good luck and come see us! read more

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I adopted a dog a couple months back. The process was very smooth and left me with no questions. They were very informative about the dog and the kind of home she needed. Her name before we got her was Leia, but we changed it to Moxie. I highly recommend this rescue if you're looking to adopt a new family member. They have adoption events every Saturday at petco. I filled out an application online to inquire about Leia and received an email back the same day. read more

My boyfriend and I had a great experience with Baja Dog Rescue. We looked at their Facebook page and websites, and eventually "applied" for a particular dog. We were approved, and went to the Saturday event at Petco. We fell in love with a different pup than the one we had applied for. Since we brought our completed (and approved) application with us, the process was pretty quick. A girl told us about his shot/health history, recommended the next round of shots, and we signed a few forms. Then we were off with our new baby! Everything was pretty seamless. The only "issue" was that we were told to be there right at 9, and the group wasn't set up until around 9:45, but to be fair, it was a little rainy that day. We waited around in Petco, and it was fine. They have some really sweet pups in this rescue. We adopted "Bach" (now Finn), and he is a puppy, but is doing awesome and learning quickly. We recommend them! read more

So lame. Talked to their coordinator Adam who said you're on the list. Check in with Josh in the morning. You have an appointment at 9 am. I asked him if I should put the deposit down and he said no if you want her you can just pay for the whole thing there. Cool. I get here at 8:45. We reschedule our whole day, pick up the kid from a sleepover early, waking up the whole house like jerks and the dog is being adopted by another lady! My blood is boiling. Adam told me I didn't need to put down a deposit. Just go down there. Never again. LAME. I think he was stacking prospective people and probably thought I'd be okay adopting another dog once I got there. Um, no. I'm not giving you people a freaking dime. Josh, the guy I was supposed to check in with barely made eye contact. Shrugged his shoulders and then told me I should ask the lady if she could give me the dog! I told him that made me completely uncomfortable and I couldn't believe they double booked dog adoptions. He SHRUGGED AGAIN. Said she put down a deposit. I texted the guy from the internet, Adam, and told him that he was completely mean and shouldn't do that to people. Then I blocked him because I'm really not interested in what he had to say in defense of his crappy move. My kid is a mess today. She already had the dog named. Ugh. Super callous and really, the only word that keeps popping up here to describe our experience with this outfit is LAME. If I could give zero stars, I would. read more

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I adopted "Russel" about three weeks ago and was told he was healthy and update with his shots. I signed a form about medical n all. Turns out, Russell was positive for: Girardia and has some weird infection causing crystal production in his bladder - $500 so far and MAYBE antibiotics will treat him before we start talking serious money to find out whats wrong. Ive called and left messages and now I am writing an email because for whatever reason..thats faster. I was sold a sick dog; Happy.. but sick and was never told of that. In fact, I was told the opposite; that he was checked up and up to date on everything and 100% healthy. Be careful and be weary about their contracts Update; I was contacted by Baja regarding my puppy. They showed concern, offered help and provided expertise. I should have waited to talk to them before reviewing. Baja I will keep you up to date read more

Be very cautious. We played by the rules and STILL got burned after this week of playing what felt like the Hunger Games. Puppies really do go to their first person who "raises their hand" as stated in other reviews. We would rather pay good money at a breeder for a dog we know we will get than have to go through such heartbreak again by trying to adopt. Even though our application was approved by Adam and we paid our $60 deposit via PayPal and had an appointment set up for 9am Saturday at their Petco adoption event, that still wasn't enough. The Thursday afternoon the week of our upcoming appointment, Adam emailed my husband to ask if we were still interested in the dog because she had other families interested. My husband, being in the military, was unable to respond to this email right away. Two hours later, Adam sends my husband a second email saying that our deposit is being refunded and our appointment has been cancelled. I cannot even put into words the magnitude of our heartbreak and disappoint; both for the loss of our pup and what we'd been put through. We hadn't even met the pup in person and in our hearts we knew she would be coming home with us Saturday. I had gone to a store on my lunch break and bought treats and food for the dog only to come back to my office and see a text message from my husband saying "we lost sandy". We literally couldn't not have done anything differently. I called Baja to get to the bottom of why this happened and while the volunteers were more than nice that I spoke to, they could give no reasoning as to why Adam emailed my husband what he did. They had never seen anything like it, it had never happened before and they were very apologetic. Adam truly did NOTHING to rectify the situation. He offered no reasoning to my husband as to why he made that decision so abruptly when we had already made our deposit and followed THEIR steps for adoption. This rescue states in their auto response emails it may take up to 24-48 hours for a response (and trust us it does), but for some reason the potential adopting families are only given a two hour window to respond. It breaks my heart because those puppies all deserve fantastic homes, but being burned and getting off from such an emotional rollercoaster this week, I would never want to adopt from this rescue. Our trust is completely lost. read more

This place told us that spaying was included and that they would do the procedure. I emailed Adam 3-4 times throughout a 5 month span and he told me that their vet was on vacation and doesn't know when he'll be back. I called and left a message also. They did not call back. read more

My mom adopted Honey from baja rescue. This rescue is not only ONE of few rescues that actually cares about the discarded dogs of Baja California but they put their heart and soul into the rescue. I volunteered at their shelter and you can tell 100% that all of these dogs get love that they have never known. I believe in my heart that all of their dogs would be dead if it weren't for them, sorry to put it so bluntly but it's true. Real dog lovers should know that all their adoption fees go straight to their shelter, this is a non profit organization. Everyone of their dogs are amazingly sweet and full of personality. Please adopt and share with your fellow dog lovers! read more

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I adopted my dog through Baja Dog rescue. I found him though their website and went to the Saturday adoption event at the Sports Arena PETCO. The volunteers were courteous and helpful with on-boarding my new family member! He's such a great addition to our family and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a dog. read more

I adopted a rescue about a month ago and it was the best decision ever. Jazz is the cutest little thing and the newest member of our family. We couldn't be happier. Baja dog rescue really takes care of the dogs to ensure they live a long, healthy life. Adam the volunteer that helped me made the transition and process very smooth. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Horrible customer service. My sister never heard back and tried following up but phones just kept ringing. Went to the adoption event today and we were told "she should have followed up", don't blame her for your lack of response she tried following up and the two dogs she wanted were adopted out from under her even though she put in her application Tuesday. That is BS. Horrible service. read more

Best thing we ever did was stop and play with the puppies. 2 1/2 years later, our family of 3 could't be happier. After adopting Austin, Josh was super helpful and willing to go the extra mile if we had any questions or concerns. The whole process was easy and smooth. These folks are doing an amazing job finding homes for these little fur balls. I know they are at Petco on Sports Arena every Saturday. So after you go to Koby's and spend some $$, head over to Baja and take home a new best friend. read more

We just got our second rescue dog, this time from Baja Dog Rescue and it was the best experience! Our friend mentioned that they had a Shepherd on their website (http://facebook.com/bajadogrescue.org) so we took a look. We sent out an email and that same day we were contacted. We visited their setup at PETCO Point Loma on Saturday morning and met their volunteers and director. It was great. They had our dog Max ready the next week! Their dedication to placing their dogs is unbelievable. Best experience ever! Thanks Josh and Tyler! read more

I love my dog, but not who I got her from. We were originally told that she was fixed, but when we came to get her they told us she was not but still wanted full price for her. Fine, the paperwork we signed offers no charge spaying service if you bring the dog back to the Baja rescue center for it. I tried to schedule my dog to be fixed, she's 5 months now, and they told me that the vet was "on a long vacation with family" and that they could "refer some low-income facilities". So now we're having to pay for that. Also when we got her we asked about her shot record wanting to make sure she had everything she needed. The man told us that she was all set on shots and wouldn't need anymore. Come to find out she's only had her first round of shots, which would be fine if someone would have just told me the truth. I've been taking her out to the dog park thinking she has all her shots. Anytime you try to call nobody answers. And i haven't gotten an email back yet. read more

What a pleasant experience we had with BDR. This organization made the adoption process completely seamless. Adam, Josh and CiCi were very knowledgeable and helpful with the questions we had. We got to take our puppy home that day and are very happy. I would highly recommend BDR as one of the best. read more

I Adopted Milu (now Sophie) a 3 year old mini schnauzer. Sophie is the best behaved and loving animal I have ever had. She is so much a part of my life I couldn't imagine one day without her now. Baja helped me with answers and cat testing etc. from day one to today. You can tell they love the animals and want is best for them. When we go to the dog park there are so many people who also got there dogs from there and everyone says what a wonderful place it is. Please keep up the good work and thank you for bringing this love into my life. She is now one happy and spoiled dog, just the way it should be. read more

We were at an event on Saturday and came home with the most wonderful dog. Her name was Barista and her new name is Penelope. All of the volunteers were super helpful and knowledgable not to mention the dogs get great care and come with a comprehensive medical records including flea treatment. The adoption process was very easy and quick. We are thrilled with our new companion and are happy to give her the best life possible for the rest of her life Thank you Baja Dog Rescue read more

We rescued our german shephard lab mix from them and they are great. They answered all our questions and we went down to Petco Point Loma to get her one Saturday. It was an easy adoption and didn't have to wait more than a few days to get a response when we first inquired. I would highly recommend them and they have such cute dogs with great personalities. They had alot of information for us when we arrived at the adoption event. We are so happy to have Bella. She's a great addition to our family! read more

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I didn't actually adopt from BDR because we fell in love with a dog at a different rescue. However, I still felt the need to leave a review because the help I received along the way was better than any other rescue in SD. Judith replied quickly to every email and question I sent, and when my landlord told her I couldn't have a puppy (surprise for me!) she helped me and when I found an adult dog, she set it up to have her at the event. She was awesome!! And I recommend them. She was kind and helpful throughout the whole process! read more

We adopted our puppy about 3 months ago and couldn't be happier. She is the sweetest and most loving dog. We love her so much! Everything was easy, filled out an application online and showed up to see the dog we were interested in. As soon as we saw her we fell in love and filled out the paperwork! Thanks guys! read more

Truly terrible and surprising experience at the rescue event. See Lauren K's review and response. We made an appointment, spent an appropriate amount of time to fall in love with Paula the beagle mix (took her on a walk, introduced her to our beagle, and then sat with her to make a connection), we decided to take her home with us. The socially awkward gentleman told us we were already approved but they forgot to print out our online app so we'd need to fill out a new one. Seconds after putting pen to paper mr awkward approached again and took Paula by the leash and informed us they actually were giving her to another couple (they were willing to pull the trigger without spending time with the dog....which is a fantastic sign of an impulsive decision). None of the staff could explain who made the decision and no one would make eye contact. We waited to speak with the director...he apologized for the extremely poor policy of "first to raise your hand wins a dog", which is the antithesis of finding the most suitable home. He pleaded with us to come to the kennel in person and select another needy pup...which contradicts any incoming response that we were not a suitable home. We are both sad and disgusted. read more

We adopted our first family dog from Baja in July 2012. She is the BEST dog ever!! We really appreciated how thorough their application process was and that they were so dedicated to finding our baby girl the perfect home. We decided to adopt our second dog in October 2013 and knew the only place we would go was to Baja. Baja is one of the only rescue's that takes in severely diseased and injured dogs and is committed to bringing them back to health regardless of the severity of their condition. This no-kill shelter brought us the two best dogs we could ever dream of and we are so thankful for all of the amazing work they do. read more