I would not recommend Baja Rescue because they have you to sign a contract that states if you have…read moreto 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.

Now I do know this is a legitimate business, I changed my rating. I hope other people who attempt…read moreto 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.

I rescued the kindest and most incredible dog from Bordertown. I'm so thankful for him and for…read moreanimal rescues in general. I have been trying to get in touch with someone there regarding donating food. There is a woman who runs the shelter who is wonderful. Whoever sees this post from the shelter, can you please message me? Thank you!

Went to look for a companion/add on to the family and were very lucky with our pick. Staff were…read morevery friendly and professional at front desk as well as during our meet and greet with our new family member. They will take their time and answer all your questions. The facility looked well kept and clean. There's a very big selection on dogs specifically and if you are a bit educated about shelter pets and are willing to be patient and maybe even consider some training, you will find a pet there for sure. I always like to remind people, specifically people who've never done this before, this is a place where animals from all walks of life get taken to. Some of them, if not most, will be showing some signs of kennel stress. It's always good to take your time with looking at them and ask as many questions as you can. Adoption is not something one should be impulsive about.

Very hostile and aggressive workers, I found a dog on the freeway after noticing cars swerving to…read morenot hit her so I took her to this shelter but I didn't have my I.D yet offered to give them my information. They would not accept that and told me I would be charged with animal abandonment which is insane because they used to have cages you can leave pets in after hours ? I didn't have a choice but to leave the dog . I thought I was doing a good deed to prevent the dog from getting hit but left feeling with regrets . One of the employees stepped in front of my car to prevent me to leave which is false imprisonment and I will counter sue for . They were also screaming at me while I was leaving , officer that came in didn't try to deescalate or see what the situation was . Crazy how our tax dollars are being spent . Sad part is that I wanted to give them my information in case the pups owner were not found . I just saw a collar and tag and assumed she was chipped and wanted to do the right thing . I hope she is doing well , although all this drama came from it I will not let these people make me feel bad for doing the right thing .

Alright, listen up. Captain 619 here. I usually deal in... other kinds of operations. But last…read moreweek, I had to make a trip down to the San Diego County Animal Services joint in Bonita. See, my associate was lookin' for a new four-legged "enforcer," if you catch my meaning. I'll be straight with yous--I wasn't expecting much. A government facility? I figured it'd be all bureaucracy and headaches. I was ready to make a donation and keep it moving. I wasn't even really in the market to adopt, see? But let me tell ya, these people... they're the real deal. The staff there, they're not just on the payroll--they're made. Made of the good stuff. Incredibly helpful, extremely nice, and kinder than you'd ever expect. They answered all my questions without making me feel like a palooka and they handled the whole operation with class. The facility itself is what it is. It's an older establishment, you know? They're workin' with what they got. But you don't judge a book by its cover, and you don't judge a place by its linoleum. It was clean, and that's what matters. The process, though? Smooth. Very professional. No funny business, no hidden fees. I'm attaching the price sheet they gave me--everything's on the level, very reasonable for what you're getting. They made sure the pup and I were a good fit. It felt less like a transaction and more like... an introduction to the family. So now I'm a believer. I went in skeptical, and I came out a big proponent. This place shows you the great possibilities and relationships that can be made with a future family member. We couldn't be happier with our new associate. If you're looking to expand your organization, you know where to go. Tell 'em the Captain sent you. They'll know what it means. Capisce?

Adopted a 4 month old malinios and I'm so happy I did I'm in love we named him koa . He's already…read morelearning so much. Loves his sister and brother. Needs a little bit more training he's one smart cookie

I recently adopted a bunny for the first time and it was a great experience, all thanks to Shelly!…read moreI love the fact that she has the rabbit's best interest in mind when it comes to adoptions. I feel like many rabbit adoption centers are very specific when it comes to their adoptions, but not in a good way. Shelly does not judge, but she does make sure that you're fit to adopt. She also does not pressure you into adopting. Luna (previous Dustina) is the rabbit I adopted and she has tear duct issues due to neglect from a previous owner (we believe). Though I came in wanting her for certain, I still wasn't sure due to her condition. Shelly assured me that I can do it but to think about it, just in case I was hesitant. I came back the next day and here I am with Luna happily, two months later. She gives you a box of hay, a care booklet, and a free veterinarian visit at her workplace. She basically gives you everything necessary in order to care for one of her rabbits, all you have to do is give it love.

As far as I know, Shelly's Shelter deals only with rescuing and placing rabbits. Over the years,…read morewe've adopted two bunnies from this wonderful woman. Shelly keeps here animal holding areas immaculate. She is extremely knowledgeable about good bunny care. The woman has worked closely with arguably one of the finest exotic animal vets in Southern California for years. This is a woman who is motivated purely by a love of these animals. She even tosses in a box of fresh hay with every bunny she adopts out.

Josh and his team are amazing. We had an injured feral cat. He came right out and showed me how to…read moreuse the cage. He kept in contact with me throughout the process. I was able to rescue one cat with a badly injured leg. The cat would cry throughout the night and also get attacked by another feral cat. I was able to get him at night and drove to their location at night to drop off the injured cat. They were able to get him fixed up as good as new! Thanks for all the work you do!

This is from last year. I never post it on yelp only on facebook. I see there are alot of negative…read morereviews regarding bad customer service and being treated unfairly. Someone needs to get fired. Alot of pets needs home and if she is in charge people will get denied just because she feels like it that day. Review I posted on facebook last year below. *Paula has been so rude. she is not approving me after I had to reschedule Saturday due to an Emergency. Before that it was due to an ESA letter not being enough for her because it had to specify more than 1 animal. Once I got it fixed she texted me and said lets move foward and meet the kitten. (She did not even ask me for proof of the letter) she said she would call me to reschedule after and then text me saying she is declining me and not give me a reason. She has been trying to deny me since day one and will not give me a reason after asking her more than once

I haven't finished looking yet. I'm seeing love, compassion, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, and…read morevery hard work. But I can't figure out how to get myself a doggie yet. I need and want a cute furry small doggie. When I get one I will give five stars, and then I will say thank you.

Please use this rescue with caution, we where promised a dog, only to be notified 30 minutes before…read morethey where to arrive, that they had changed their minds and did not want to adopt out this dog. To say we where heartbroken is an understatement, as we had spent the morning securing a crate and purchasing a new dog bed . Wish they would have let us known sooner, feeling like I was taken advantage of.

We just adopted two cats from this rescue. They partner with Cats and Crystals Cafe in Oceanside…read more It's a beautiful set up. You go in and play with the kitties for a fee that helps the organization and then you can adopt from the rescue if you would like to. We fell in love with sibling kittens right away and adopted them. These little guys are so well adjusted. They are litter trained and are very comfortable with people. The adoption process was easy, and the people were all so friendly, helpful and responsive. It was a great experience.

My family adopted Leo (Mufasa) from TTF and it was such a great experience. I appreciate their…read moreinterview process that makes sure these fur babies get to the best homes. Leo was heathy, neutered and up to date on all his shots making him ready for his forever home.

BAS is an amazing organization they give the most loving care to every animal they rescue. I have…read moreadopted several precious kitties from them and every one of them were the most loving we have ever had. There dogs are also amazing.

They take in all abandoned animals, injured, sick etc. they keep them safe until adopted. They're…read morefree to socialize and not in cages A spay and neuter program is offered at very low cost for people living there. It's an amazing group of caring loving people. Lucky to adopt my pup from them 6 years. She's a blessing. If you're approved for adoption SD people will meet you in SD. They bring dogs to a convenient place. Cats??? Yes many needing homes. Please support BAS. They've got my heart for their dedication to save them all. Check them out on line. All sizes all ages all kinds.

Outstanding. We had just wrapped lunch at Telefonica and were looking for a pick-me-up to keep us…read morefueled for the rest of the day. One glance at top coffee spots in the area and we were sold on Malvia! We called an Uber to take us over. Once dropped off on Avenida Revolución we read in other reviews that the shop can be a challenge to find - but we are a persistent bunch and figured it out. Here are simple directions to locate it: find the gastropub La Justina on Revolucion and walk down the stairs to the left of it. Then proceed forward until you see the unmistakably unique and cute decor of Malvia on the left. There are several tables outside then the coffee bar space at the store front. All the drinks looked delightful and it was a tough decision to select just one drink. A friend opted for an iced drink with coconut and espresso, I chose the "Dorado" which featured turmeric. It was sumptuous and refreshing - with a gold appearance from the turmeric. The espresso was tasty and there was just the right amount of sweetness. Super refreshing and highly recommended. Service was kind and prices are super reasonable. The sitting area was unique too - there's other neat stores in the area and the temperature was nice since we were underground. Overall, Malvia was excellent and definitely worth checking out. Thanks for the memorable experience!

Ever since I had seen Malvia win an award in a San Diego magazine I had been wanting to come give…read more'em a try. The first few times I had come to grab a coffee, Malvia was either closed or I was just unable to find them. If you are using Google Maps my best advice is to get to the corner of Madero and Third and enter one of several doors which will lead you into a large market style space. Malvia is about a shoe-boxed sized cafe in Zona Centro. There are several tables in the front with seating for probably around twenty. On the afternoon of a June day I visited and ordered an iced latte. It was 45 pesos and probably around twenty ounces. It was very delicious and I was happy to sip on it while I walked to Gastro Telefonica. Malvia definitely fits into to the Tijuana craft coffee scene and I highly recommend you stop by to try out a caffeinated drink.