I've adopted two animals here in the past few years. Most recently is a kitten two weeks ago, and…read moreat our first veterinary visit the vet mentioned Miss Kitty might have a small hernia at the incision site from her spay. Our vet said to keep an eye on it, as it might get bigger and she would need surgery. A volunteer from the MHS called to ask how things were going and I mentioned the possible hernia. The next day I got a call (On a Sunday) to get more information. Today, I was asked to bring Miss Kitty to the clinic so that Dr. Evans could check it. The MHS staff and volunteers are incredibly helpful and so coordinated when it comes to staying in touch with people who adopt animals. I'm extremely happy with the service here.

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. I've never had a more unpleasant experience than the one I…read morehad today at Marin Humane. First, let me say that my family and I are animal lovers, and we've always supported the idea and mission behind the Humane Society and animal shelters. We lost our beloved cat (20 years old) a couple of years ago, and were hoping to adopt a kitty for my 11-year-old son, who has a special bond with cats. When my son, daughter and I walked in the door, we were immediately met with attitude and a negative vibe from the ladies working there. They would not let us meet any of the cats. Instead they made excuses like the cats were "too nervous," or "too bitey" or that "meeting people would stress them out." Honestly, it was just very weird, and unlike any experience I've ever had at an animal shelter. The idea should be to bring people in to find loving homes for these animals not make people feel unwelcome and judged. These people have lost the plot. We won't be back.

Did it again. Got another rescue from Love and Second Chances and couldn't be happier. They…read morereally care about finding the right home for their doggos. Love them!

We had an amazing experience working with Love & Second Chances to adopt our Mei! Melody answered…read moreall our questions and our flight volunteer was so kind. We are so happy with Mei in our lives and I highly recommend this rescue.

We've been up there for trainings for our Dog. My wife and I live in the East Bay but we've been…read morewilling to travel up to Sonoma for trainings because we've really enjoyed the different service dog trainings, especially the ones offered by Brian Gallindo. We've done two different classes and our dog has enjoyed them. The place is a very nice, new and well-done facility in Healdsburg. It's easy to find via Google Maps and there's a plenty of space to walk and train dogs. We've never tried their pet adoption operations but when we're there it seems to be a pretty good environment.

I am a veterinary professional and this shelter is hands down, the best and most caring facility…read morethat I've ever been to. We adopted our dog there and Gabe is one of the most caring, knowledgeable and kind professionals that I've met. His first priority is the wellbeing of the animals in their charge. He is worth his weight in gold and a wonderful source of animal behavioral knowledge. Secondly, our cat disappeared in May of 2017 and after doing everything we could to find him, we feared the worst. Months went by and we relocated from Sonoma County to the Central Coast. We were shocked to receive a call from Gabe, letting us know that our cat was found, and he was able to locate us thanks to a microchip. FOLKS, MICROCHIPS WORK! But remember to always have your information current! Because we live much farther away, the staff, and especially Alison the AMAZING Shelter Director were all very accommodating and patient about us getting to Healdsburg to retrieve him, because it fell on a Holiday weekend. In the meantime they kept communication ongoing, and because our cat was underweight, they were especially concerned for his health and did everything they could to find something palatable to help him eat. Our kitty is now home and thriving again. Healdsburg is SO fortunate to have such a beautiful afacility and such a caring staff for the local animal population!

Amazing find for Napa county residents! Got my dog neutered at a very fair price. The place was…read moreeasy to find and everyone that worked there was extremely professional and so kind! We could tell that they truly enjoy their jobs and that they really do care about all the animals that come through. My dog who is usually very anxious at the vet did so well with their special attention to his care. They called me when the procedure was done to let us know everything was okay. It was such a good experience and would definitely recommend to all my friends and family! Thank you again! You guys are so appreciated and the world needs more people like you who care!

Good people, a friendly, pet-loving crew. VERY inexpensive way to all your shots and boosters!…read moreThanks!

This company is great. I adopted my Korean Jindo a few years back and they were so sweet,…read moresupportive and transparent about my dog , Coconut. Coconut (May before I got her) lived a rough life before HARA took her in. I completely disagree with the comment from another reviewer 3 months ago. Until you actually adopt a dog from HARA, I would do more due diligence. HARA is great and I will continue to support them

HARA may be a new website/organization, but Stephanie and Tina have been doing this for a long time…read morenow and are expert at what they do (they did the day to day work at AHAN, which is how we initially got to know them - check out how great the reviews were for that group, too). They are responsible, understanding, caring, and just a pleasure to work with. They give you plenty of information about the pets that are up for adoption and they guide you through the adoption process in the most professional and courteous manner. I particularly liked the fact that they allow you to "return" the dog if for whatever reason the "fit" is not right. We initially wanted to adopt a dog through them... then we changed our minds and decided to try fostering first, since we have never owned a dog before. The two we fostered came from Taiwan. The first was adopted out immediately - she was a beautiful black lab puppy. We were heartbroken to see her leave so soon. The other one just grew on us immediately and we decided to keep him for good. Someone had discarded him and seven other puppies in a garbage dump; luckily HARA and its contacts in Taiwan were able to rescue him. Both puppies were extremely well behaved and well-adjusted -- we get this feedback constantly from random strangers. We think it is in part because of the excellent care and attention that HARA gave the puppies immediately after the rescue and while they were awaiting being brought to the US. So, if you are considering fostering or adopting -- and especially if you are interested in puppies -- i highly recommend HARA.

We received our dream dog from the Napa County Animal Shelter. You must be patient. I would…read moreperiodically go there. The rules are simple you visit the shelter, you see a dog or cat that you interested in, you put in an application only for that particular animal. You have a meet and greet with put a deposit down. They will contact you once you are approved. Our dog is already chipped and neutered and they sent us away with a little food and a free veterinarian exam. So we have an appointment to establish a local veterinarian. The place is well run, the staff is nice, and the animals are well cared for. I would recommend checking them out. They have stat sheets on all the animals.

I AM CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS!!!!! PLEASE ADOPT THESE ANIMALS AND HELP YOUR COMMUNITY! The service…read moreis great and super nice. I got my cats from this shelter and they are the best but please get them tested for everything as soon as you get them especially for serious conditions like cancer, Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) (Which can lead to FIP I won't get too much into it (because you can do your own research which please do). Anyways please give these animals there forever home. This is a child ( girl) as seen in photos

Joy found us through A Better Chance Rescue--and we're so grateful she did…read more From the start, ABC's team was thoughtful and thorough about fit, answering questions quickly and keeping us updated. Joy had been living with an amazing foster family in Taiwan who clearly invested time and love. She arrived knowing sit and stay, comfortable with people, children, and ready to bond. That foundation made our first weeks smooth and joyful (pun intended). As a parent, I appreciate how Tina knew what's best for the dog and the family. The foster model and careful matching really show. Joy is gentle, eager to learn, and an instant best friend for our household. My daughter Olivia was asked to add her own words: "We found a perfect dog because of ABC. The fosters taught Joy so well with sit and stay! If someone is looking for a forever dog I definitely recommend ABC!! They put the dog in a foster family so they can know what it's like to have a family. The fosters teach regular English commands like sit & stay (they are awesome at that!). ABC is awesome!!" Thank you, Tina @ ABC, for the love and structure you pour into rescue. You didn't just place a dog; you helped build a family. -- Matthew & Olivia (and Joy!)

Can't say enough good things about ABC Animal Rescue. My family and I recently brought home our…read morewonderful dog Hachi, and every step felt right. The folks there really know their stuff--they asked us all about our home life to ensure it'd be perfect for him. Hachi arrived healthy, vaccinated, and ready to roll. He took to our home instantly, plays fetch like a pro, and settles down without a fuss at night. They're not just rescuing dogs; they're carefully matching them with loving families like ours. Big thanks--you've changed our lives for the better and literally saved our new pup's life!

Every single time I come here, the service is beyond what I expect. The employees are…read moreknowledgeable and very helpful. In less than a week, I've been here three times. My dog is fully geared up with products from Woodlands!! We have a new collar to celebrate Pride, a lick mat, and a car seat. YES, a car seat!! For my dog! I never thought that I'd do such a thing, but safety is important and he used to sit on my thigh, but due to some body changes, he now slips away and that's not safe. We went in today to try the console seat, but it was too large. Then I looked at two other seats they had and got the one pictured. It comes with a pillow and a harness, the seat belt secures the seat place, and the harness keeps my dog secure in it. My dog loves all the attention he gets in this store and the treats, too!!!

I had a really positive experience here thanks to the employee, Teasly. I might have her name wrong…read moreand I'm so sorry if I do. She was extremely kind and helpful. I came to use the self pet service and she offered to explain how it works because I haven't used it before. I'm glad she offered because I planned to just figure it out myself and hope things work out. My shepherd sheds a dog a day and I felt terrible about the mess afterword , but again she came back and said she'll happily clean it up. Definitely coming back for future baths. Thanks for your support T!

Adopted a young dog here. They delivered him and did a home visit. I really appreciate the effort…read moreto rescue dogs and pair them up with humans!

These folks are great. The ranch is sprawling, clean, well attended and the staff is nothing but…read morefantastic. So many animals need homes. Our experience with the staff was top notch and we hope to someday be able to return to adopt one or two dogs. "Azaya Ranch Sanctuary is a non-profit animal sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. What started out over twenty years ago as one woman's passion, has now grown into a full-fledged rescue and sanctuary that exists to save animals from euthanasia and find them loving, forever homes." Quote taken from their website.

We adopted a kitten from PetPals about 2 months ago. We named him Smidgen but we call him Smidge!…read moreShannon, the founder of PPP really knows cats and has great empathy for them. Smidge was fostered before becoming available for adoption and he is the most relaxed and socialized cat we've ever adopted and gets along great with our other cat, too. Shannon sent me current photos and updated us on upcoming arrivals. If you are thinking about adopting, talk to her.

Skip this place. When a representative of Petaluma Petpals emailed me back and told me that i was…read more"not a good fit" i just wanted to cry because my application was so stellar. I do work during the day but i have so many relatives in my neighborhood and there are a wealth of dog walkers and sitters in the Novato area i thought for sure i would be able to adopt. Nope. Sorry. I informed Petpals that i had to work to pay for dog food and my mortgage but it seems that the magic word is I WORK FROM HOME or I'M RETIRED. This does not seem to be fair to normal people that need to work. The little dog i wanted to adopt would have been the luckiest dog in the county and would have been treated like a little prince had they given him to me. NEXT TIME, do not become prejudice of us normal, working folks, because we have a nice warm place for a loving animal, good food, fun dog walkers and we have a place in our hearts just waiting for you.