We took a ferrel kitten home 1 year ago from a free adoption event. He was 2 months old. His tail…read morewas broken in 2 places. He drew blood from my husband and hid under the desk in the viewing room. I didn't see him for 2 days after we brought him home. They called him Sky. The name was chosen from Star Wars. We renamed him Maxwell "Max". Thank you for this great blessing to our family.

They had my dog that had gotten out and was chipped. They did not read her chip. Granted she wasn't…read morea looker but she was loved more than most. I think someone got tired but now I trust nothing. Might as well not tell me if an animal is there or not because I can't trust anyone. Now I know most there have a beautiful heart. One little slip made me a non believer.

We turned in our application to adopt a dog at Mary and Bert's, and was really looking forward to…read moremeeting this great dog. I guess there was a question about whether we rent or own our house. Mary and Bert had thought we rent the house where we live, but in fact we do own the house (we have one room that is rented out). They assumed we had lied on our application to avoid telling our "landlord" about the dog. WE DO NOT HAVE A LANDLORD!! I AM THE LANDLORD!!! instead of receiving a phone call from Mary and Bert to resolve the confusion like other animal shelters would, we were automatically dismissed. As professionals in their field as they claim, I expected them to act accordingly. It was the WORST experience I have ever had with an animal rescue center. I was not given the opportunity to clear up the confusion, and I felt very unappreciated trying to adopt a dog from them. They drew their own conclusions with the information from the application, without asking the applicant! it is completely unprofessional and arrogant. We happen to be great with animals, and have a mix dog of our own. We love dogs, and we are a great fit for taking in dogs that need a permanent home. This was a very disappointing experience.

Friends of Canines is great. When we expressed interest, they were very responsive and interested…read morein making a fit. We were particularly interested in a doberman puppy and they had a litter currently with them. They brought over 3 puppies and one teenage doberman and we had a massive play session. It was a great opportunity for them to do a home check, as well as see how the puppies feel about us. Mary and Bert were very structured and prepared. Their confidence and professionalism was much appreciated. We fell in love with one of the girls and we adopted her that night! They provided us with a useful packet of information, tips, and all the dog's records. It gave us confidence that their dogs are well taken care of. They still have two dobermans left that we met, Leonard and Robin. Robin is a teenager and Leonard is the brother of our wonderful girl. They were both incredibly sweet and I hope they find homes soon. Any negative reviews are probably stemmed from their strict rules and guidelines for finding the right family. Please understand that they are only looking after the dogs' best interests, ensuring they find forever homes. Give them some love and adopt!

I couldn't recommend All Wags, Michelle, and her team enough. We had a very last minute trip and…read moreall of my usual pet watchers were out of town. Michelle to the rescue literally, we spoke at 11pm and she was at my house by 9am the next morning. She came every day, twice a day to make sure my pups were looked after and cleaned up after them. Photos were sent for each visit and just overall the experience was amazing and makes me think why I didn't contact her sooner. When i arrived home from my trip, the house was tidy and it was like we just left for a quick trip to the store, not a whole 4 day trip. Thank you so much to All Wags and Michelle!!!

Our kitties are always happy to see Michelle & her team come to visit while we're away! One of our…read more"boys" is shy but has warmed up to the ladies after their feeding and playtime each day. They also send photos & updates on the kitties which we enjoy receiving. Our home is tidy, safely locked and our cats are calm when we arrive home. We trust Michelle to take good care of our "boys" & our home whenever we're away! Thanks, Michelle & team at All Wags Care! See you next time!

We adopted our now 2 year old poodle mix, Jett (previously named Loki) from Pets & Pals in mid…read moreNovember. When we first arrived there, we noticed how peaceful the place was - none of the incessant barking that you encounter at the local shelter. Their grounds were well maintained. We were told the dogs are let out to run in the yard for 3 hours a day. Their website has a bio on each pet so you can read a background info on each one. Obviously when it's an owner surrender they have more information on the pet, less so if the pet was a stray. But even then, they observe them while at the shelter to give you an idea what to expect. Their system makes it easy to adopt. I recommend sending an application in to get approved first. Once you've been approved, just call to make an appointment to see a dog or cat that you would like to meet. They will hold the dog or cat for you until your appointment. This is different from local city shelters where you might see a dog or cat listed online but it might be gone by the time you get there. Their adoption fee ($350) is fair as my dog was already microchipped and his shots were updated, except for rabies. I was a bit surprised that he was released without updating his rabies. All in all, I would recommend PetsNPals to anyone looking to adopt. They definitely care about the pets and try to make their shelter stay as pleasant as possible. Please adopt, don't shop for a pet.

I have been a promotional supporter of Pets & Pals for nearly 10 years and appreciate their efforts…read moreto find homes for every pet they take in. These folks care about the kiddos they have in the program and do everything they can to match them up with new owners and homes! You can check my monthly ads featured in the Manteca Bulletin, log onto their website for all their pets, fill out adoption applications and call them for appointments to meet your favorite pet candidate! It's a great system, and I'm pleased to support their efforts! -Dave Winegarden, Realtor - Grupe Real Estate

Had to put my dog to sleep. Fill out form online, they follow up with emails. Setup appointment…read moredate and time, they send detailed instructions on where to drive in and park and call in. Staff very friendly and kind. The room is separate from the rest of the building and very clean and nice. Staff will explain all the steps. I've had two dogs brought to hssv for end of life services before and it was also very good for such hard times. I waited too long once and another dog passed away over night, don't wait too long to let your loved one go.

I had to cremate our arowana that had died back in April. I didn't know where to start as it was…read morea weekend and most Animal clinics were closed. Sally and Sophie, who were working at the Humane Society at the time were really helpful and assisted me through the process. Thank you so much!

I had such a wonderful experience adopting from Valley Humane Society! The entire process was…read morequick, smooth, and stress free, which made such a big difference. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported. Emily and Shelby were especially amazing. They were both so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. They took the time to answer all of my questions, made sure I felt confident, and really showed how much they care about the animals and the adopters. You can tell the staff truly prioritize the well being of the pets and want to match them with the right homes. Everything was organized, transparent, and efficient. I am so in love with my puppy and SO GREATFUL that I chose to adopt from here!! I highly recommend Valley Humane Society to anyone looking to add a furry family member. Such a positive and heartwarming experience!

Valley Humane Society plays a critical role in our local pet adoption ecosystem, and we had the…read moreprivilege of being given a tour recently. VHS goes to local county shelters and saves well-behaved cats and dogs that are about to be euthanized because of overcrowding. They have a medical clinic onsite that does a wellness check, and then their 200+ volunteer army steps in to foster and care for these cats and dogs, while permanent homes can be found. Our tour focused on the cat side of VHS. First we checked out the youngest kittens, which are kept in separate rooms, followed by Kitty City, which houses the remaining cats onsite (the rest are in foster homes). We met all the Catizens of Kitty City, including Mayor Big Bird, who has since been adopted, and several others with interesting personalities and histories, like Donna, Dealership, and Zombie (my favorite!). The animals are lovingly cared for, and the operations at VHS are well-organized (e.g. laundry area, kitchen and break rooms, etc.). Kitty City also includes an outdoor play area for cats, affectionately called "The Catio" !! Thank you, Valley Humane Society, for all that you do for our community.

if you try to get in touch with Harvest Home it's a joke. I have about 10 winter blankets the…read moreanimals could have used for warmth but the human factor is too busy. I get so frustrated with so called animal sanctuaries claiming "We're here for the animals."

I am always amazed by the amount of compassion that can be found at an animal sanctuary, and…read moreHarvest Home is no exception. The staff here does a fantastic job of taking care of countless animals, many of which were abused or neglected. Ethel the pig is a particular favorite of mine, as she is a former test subject from a research lab and still manages to adore human contact. They offer tours that are children friendly, and work very hard to adopt out many of the animals to good homes. I look forward to future volunteer projects here, because they deserve support. Keep up the great work Harvest Home!!

We recently adopted a kitten and the whole process was amazing. The team was super helpful and I…read morewould highly recommend their services! Thank you SPCA - Dublin!

We celebrated my daughters birthday here and my daughter came out saying that this was the best…read morebirthday party that she's had. All of her friends, 10 of them also had a great time so much that one of them had to get a pet the immediate next day. This was quite clean and meticulously kept up. The host was so gracious and kept the kids entertained and engaged and also took care of the animals quite well. They did not rush us out of the party and let us take our time last the 2 hour mark. I plan to come back to bring my daughter for the Calico crew events. Highly highly recommend this.