I came today because I have been looking for a pet for about a month and a half. I usually go out…read moreto the area and never really thought about coming here. Today me and my boyfriend came and checked out the animals. First, we walked in , greeted immediately and it was VERY clean and fresh inside. we went on and checked out the cat room and had assistance with a very kind woman. She was very well mannered and had a huge smile on her face :)! she had very positive energy. The cat room had no smell whatsoever , smelt very clean and looked very clean. I pet strawberry and luna and they were really well taken care of. The litter was also clean ! I went to the very back part of the cat room and the kittens were also well taken care of and it didn't have a smell either. They were very playful and adorable while the woman was talking to us about her fur babies she has at home ! After we played with the kitties and explored and chat a bit we decided to see the dogs. The dog area was also very clean , the dogs had no poop or pee in their kennels , the dogs were nice , had been treated properly and even another kind woman came out and handed us a bag of treats to feed the dogs and chatted with us as well ! she was very kind ! We decided to finally play with a dog and another kind woman assisted us with that , i loved her energy and she actually spoke with us about her animal of her own with us and even made it possible to see and hold a 2 month old puppy in the office (since the puppy was too young to be out on the floor). This was the BEST shelter experience I have ever had & I definitely will be coming back to adopt a fur baby sooner or later ! 10/10 costumer service and 10/10 environment ! This place is a hidden gem!

This review is limited to my experience dropping off needed items listed on their website. Was…read morechoosing between the Long Beach or Hawthorne location. This location on a Saturday afternoon was better to get to traffic wise from where I was. Located on Yukon Avenue, the adoption center had easy street parking after 2pm on a Saturday. The office staff (not sure if paid or volunteer) were kind. We asked them some questions and they were knowledgeable. There is a feline section for adoptees available and a canine section for adoptees available. I am a longtime supporter of this great organization yet, it was my first time at this South Bay area adoption center. Planning to return hopefully this weekend to drop off more needed items for the dogs and cats. 5 stars.

We were not looking for a dog. We live in Las Vegas where it's hot about 7 months of the year. All…read moredogs we've had previously lived outside when we lived in CA and OR. With the same thinking, it would not be fair to have a dog here ......unless of course it lived indoors with us. We were blindsided when our son brought Buffy two years ago. He just showed up, and like "Here!" She followed him everywhere from one end of the house to the other and back and forth. When he left she cried and whimpered. I laid down on the floor with her and she looked at me with soulful brown eyes, pleading, "Please help me!" I cried and hugged her and told her, "I love you!" That was it! She was mine. It took some adjusting to my new mommy role added on top of the other things I do everyday. When it became apparent I was keeping her, I contacted GTTDR and spoke with Marcy. She explained their dogs are never to be taken out of state and that she wanted to send someone to Las Vegas to do a home inspection. Laurie came for the visit and saw how happy Buffy was. I allowed her to take photos and send it to Marcy. Laurie seemed pleased that Buffy had a good home, but was quite prepared to take her back to California if requirements weren't met. Marcy said, "So I hear your home is fabulous......" I was impressed that GTTDR went to such lengths. Thanks to Heather also for rescuing Buffy from a kill shelter. Two years later, we love Buffy more than you can imagine. She is family. She is three now. Though she is my primary responsibility for care, etc. she loves her dad and her grandma who lives with us. She gets three walks a day at three different parks in the area. She has tons of doggy and people friends and she loves to run and chase birds, rabbits and chipmunks. She is the fastest runner at any of the parks. Her vet says she's athletic, referring to her muscle tone. In the beginning she couldn't walk on a leash without pulling. She barked at everyone and every dog even if it were two blocks away. Now, she walks off-leash, listens to commands, understands everything I say, and has helped other dogs come out of their shell. She wants to be friends with all dogs with the exception of one. She looks to me to see if I give the okay to say 'hello' and she wags her tail and goes to the other dog/s. She is the sweetest soul you will ever meet. Everyone loves Buffy. She is good when visitors come and loves attention they give. She has such confidence and isn't shy about gentle pawing to get more rubs. On our walk this morning, she turned back to look at me with such a loving look, my friend asked, "What was that look?" I said, "She loves me!" He said, "That's what it looked like!" I'm happy she's ours. She deserves a good home and all the love she gets. She is secure and happy. Don't buy. Rescue!

This rescue is an amazing rescue! Talk about dedicated people! They truly care about these animals,…read morethey spend so many hours of their personal time dedicated to these dog's care. There should be more people ilke them! I am a foster for them. Plus they saved my mom's new pomeranian puppy that she just adopted from them from being put down at the pound. Our family is forever grateful!

Please do NOT support this agency.!…read more One of our cats got out. Took a few days to find out it had been picked up by our local Animal Control. After just 5 days they transferred it to a Rescue. The process was so secretive that Animal Control would not even tell me the name of the rescue service. After some serious digging I found out the cat had been transferred to Rover Rescue. They're almost 900 miles away even though we have several rescues within 50 miles. I immediately called Rover Rescue and found out they did have the cat and that it will be going to an adoption event this weekend. They REFUSED to tell me where the event was being held. I wasn't trying to get preferential treatment. I just wanted to have an equal opportunity to re-adopt this cat that has lived with me for the last year and a half and they refused to tell me where it was. Clearly they are not interested in getting animals back with loving families. I really hope it ends up with a good family but it was a stray I took off the streets. It had settled into our family very well. Now they are going to make the cat go through that again. It's also very concerning to me about how secretive the process is, even the name of the organization. Don't know anything about them except today's very inadequate interaction but that level of secrecy is not a good sign.

I actually found my puppy at the Carson shelter. I knew instantly we were soulmates. Much to my…read moredimise I found out that Foxy (Formerly Tessie) was on hold by a rescue. I can't tell you how much I hoped the rescue wouldn't pick her up and she'd be all mine. But Rover Rescue did come to her rescue. I called them minutes after finding out she had left the shelter. I had to leave a message and I figured I'd get the ball rolling and fill out the application. Kathy returned my call promptly we spoke about the dog. And several days later I picked up my girl from the Vet. Kathy was very helpful and thoughtful with her advice. Foxy came with a leash and a collar and we were given a bag of food to get us started. I love this organization, they do amazing work rescuing IMO the most adorable pooches. I want another one but I don't think Ms. Foxy is ready for a buddy quite yet. IMO the rescue fee is comparable and totally fair. You get a itemized list of all the fees they pay while the dog in their care. You don't have an obligation to pay those fees but it really did show me how much money it does take to save these animals.

This little guy was rescued from the Harbor Animal Services but I call them the San Pedro Animal…read moreShelter. The first picture is my Ozzy boy now and the second picture is from our first evening together at a pizza place. His old owners surrendered him for being too destructive but he just needed to be inside and have a chewy treat. I named him Ozzy because he trashed stuff in the past like a rockstar and Ozzy Osbourne had recently passed. With a destructive label on his kennel card and his fear of people-- he was the small dog there the longest. He was shaking and so scared but I wanted to rescue a dog who didn't have much of a chance. Ozzy now knows many tricks, listens well, and is a loyal buddy. We are enjoying our first summer together by going to the dog beach and spending lots of time outside. Thank you to the workers at the Harbor Animal Services for picking out a good boy for me. Your team took good care when nobody else gave a hoot about him. If you're reading this and thinking about getting a new best friend (my 16 year old best buddy Sid died in 2025) please consider adopting a dog who nobody else wants. Ozzy is a superstar now!!!

I still strongly believe in adopting over shopping when it comes to dogs. I wanted to give an…read moreupdate on the dog we adopted from this shelter and how things have been going. He's an amazing cuddle bug who loves pets, car rides, and treats. We're still working on some toy possessiveness, but it has improved immensely from where it started. He's not a danger to anyone and has even been able to play with other dogs in small group settings a few times. We also fostered a dog for a weekend to help with potty training before it went to its new home, and our dog absolutely loved it. Scout has truly been the missing piece we didn't know we needed. He can be a little lazy at times, but he has so much personality packed into his small body. Adopting a shelter animal takes time, patience, and understanding--but time really does heal. Don't let initial behavioral notes or interactions at the shelter deter you from finding your perfect match--your fur friend, soul dog... or cat... or even a critter. We've even created a whole backstory for him, and we genuinely believe adopting him was one of the best decisions we've ever made. He gets so many compliments on how he looks, and he soaks up all the attention he gets from strangers.

Everyone there is so incredibly kind and such an easy experience in finding our new pup!read more

Experience was outstanding. The love they have for their dogs really shows in all that they do. We…read morerescued our Toby after he was surrendered by a family who lost their home in the fires. He is such a funny pup with loads of energy. He is a great addition to our family. The owner of the shelter has a heart of gold and I wish we could come back for another but my husband says "not right now". Thank you for filling a hole the was left on our heart when we lost our yorkie.

Review #969 2026-035…read more Carson Animal Care Center is part of the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC), one of the largest progressive animal control agencies in the U.S. It covers an expansive region of 3.4K miles of cities, beaches, mountains, & deserts, providing 24/7 animal control & rescue services with a 24-hour communication center. DACC adopted a new philosophy expression: "Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering" in which their shelters strive to create the best outcome for all animals by treating them respectfully & alleviating their suffering with the intent to maximize their lives while balancing animal comfort & public safety. My son & I were in the neighborhood for lunch over the weekend, & saw that Carson Animal Care Center was en route home so I wanted to stop by their cat house to see if there's any kittens/cats that might be a good fit with our Lynx Point Siamese kitten that we adopted last year. There were several possibilities, but only 1 stood out, a cute 4-month old gray & white kitten; ID: A5756923. He kept meowing at us when we were near his cage, & paraded/rubbed himself back & forth in his cage... definitely wanted our attention! He reached out with his paws to tap our fingers & hands, & liked the mini rubs that we were able to give between the bars. I nicknamed him "Butter" because he just melts your heart & in your hands. He was on hold, to be released W, 02/25/26. I tried to come back before Carson Animal Care Center opens at 11:00 AM, but was slightly delayed (11:15 AM) & Butter was gone. Sad for us, but happy for him to find his fur-ever home. Yay!! I walked around to see if the previous cats had warmed up yet. Again, there were 2 cats that called out when I was near their cage... a charming 14-month old brown, black, & white female tabby with beautiful golden eyes named Sadie, & a 1-year old white & tan male domestic shorthair with gorgeous light blue eyes (similar to Snow's eyes) that is unnamed. I trekked to the front office to request interaction time & had to complete a form. By the time I received the form & returned, Sadie was adopted in a span of 10-mins; while friendly at CACC, she might be a handful at home. I waited a few minutes & no staff returned to the cat house so I went outside, & another officer pointed to another officer who could help with my interaction request. He crossed off the previous ID, & noted A5757653. The makeshift plexi-room echoed a bit so I let him explore the open space & waited for him to warm up to me. I clicked a couple of times & he came to me. This boy has a more gentle temperament, though he'll shed like crazy. He likes head & neck rubs, didn't mind me cleaning gunk from his eyes, or holding his paws/squeezing his nails too much, which means I can probably cut his nails. While rubbing against my leg, I picked him up to place on my lap & he marked my tee & jeans. I scratched him a bit more before leaving & informed the officer that I intend to adopt him. I spent almost 1/2-hr. waiting in the front office, waiting for my turn to process the adoption. I mentioned that he appears to be intact (he is) & CACC will neuter him tomorrow. I asked if it can be pushed to F, 02/27/26 due to the kids' after-school activities, & if he can be cleaned up/groomed because I won't be able to after his surgery. His coat was dirty & slightly matted, & had long, sharp nails; I'm hoping they can take care of this so he's somewhat clean coming home. There's a February adoption special... all adoptions are $14 (I'm guessing for Valentine's). Thanks for our fur baby addition, Carson Animal Care Center... we can't wait to welcome this cutie home!

Stay away from this shelter. It looks pretty and I had a good experience with the staff but they…read moreclearly don't know what they're doing or committing malpractice on purpose to get rid of the animals. They gave me a 6 week old kitten they claimed was healthy, even with an exit exam by a veterinarian, and when I got her home, she was visibly sick and had to be rushed to the emergency hospital. Now I'm typing this review after spending $5000 to save her life. I am beyond upset as I got this cat to help me with my mental health and now I am completely stressed out and disgusted with this shelter. UPDATE: The cat died. Thanks for lying to my face that the cat was healthy and ready to go home and be around other cats. What she had is contagious and now I'm worried about the wellbeing of my two other cats. Carson animal shelter are crooks who pray on and manipulate people.

Likely a scam. Pesco a dog applied two weeks ago acted like they didn't see payment for the dog. He…read moreis still for sale with nothing but an email saying sorry, we refunded you, you can't give you the dog with absolutely no good reason. They don't have an address or phone number. I asked for the manager, and she was not willing to have me talk to one. I'm telling you guys to avoid paying anything they weren't going to give me. My money back. Tell. I screenshotted my bank account . This is fraud. Don't get a dog here. Thanks, Chris Wood

Fostering through Rover's Retreat was one of the most rewarding and heartwarming experiences we've…read moreever had. From the moment we got involved, it was clear this organization is something special. They are a small but incredibly passionate team that goes above and beyond for every single dog they rescue. We had the joy of fostering Mila, a sweet golden retriever who had been rescued all the way from Turkey. Despite everything she'd been through, she was the most loving and resilient pup--and thanks to Rovers Retreat, she was given a second chance at life. They made sure she had everything she needed to be comfortable in our home: food, medication, toys, and all the support we could ask for. Rovers Retreat was with us every step of the way and made the entire process seamless and fulfilling. We even got to be part of Mila's adoption and meet the incredible family who welcomed her into their hearts forever. What sets this organization apart is their unwavering dedication. They truly care. You can feel the love and effort they pour into every rescue--they'll move mountains to save as many dogs as possible. If you've ever considered fostering or adopting, DO IT--and do it through Rover's Retreat. We're forever grateful to be part of their mission.

My husband and I rescued our baby from Noah's Bark rescue! We are so thankful for the dog we…read morerescued and are so happy we are able to give her the home she deserves! Noah's Bark Dog Rescue is absolutely amazing! They care about the dogs they rescue and want them to go to the best homes. Shelly is an amazing person. She has so much love to give to her rescues. Thank you Noah's Bark for our baby and allowing us to give her such a loving home.

Very happy with my pup and the whole adoption experience. They seem very fair and reasonable. The…read morefoster they used for my pup did a great job.

I feel big dogs aren't given much attention people are likely to adopt small ones. But fairly price…read morefor adoption fees. I wish dogs have beds and blankets.

I've dropped into this animal shelter several times over the past two decades to have my dog of 16…read moreyears euthanized, to drop off stray dogs, to peruse their selection of rescued dogs, and adopt. I have always found the staff here to be helpful, organized, attentive, knowledgeable, and courteous. The staff members are very passionate about animals and it shows. The kennels are clean, the play areas are well-maintained, and the animals are well taken care of. Despite other animal shelters being in the region, I will always recommend this location specifically to people, who are looking to adopt or foster a pet, due to the aforementioned reasons.

Was interested in a cat I saw online, I filled out the lengthy application, and I emailed back and…read moreforth with a volunteer. It took me 9 days to get to the interview portion with the foster parent. The cat ended up having more issues than Little Lions mentioned, and about a 3.5 hour drive away. I appreciate them being thorough with who adopts their cats, plus they are volunteer based, but I do think that the adoption process could be much simpler.

It was the start of something new. I'm definetly NOT a cat person.I would never think to myself "I…read moreNEED to have a pet cat !!!". But that doesn't mean I hate cats. Just more of a dog person. One morning I heard the tiniest meows coming from my drive way. I thought I was hearing things at first but then I realized... that's a kitten not a bird !! It took a broom & back & forth, but there was the tiniest black kitten under my husbands car !! We ended up naming him Lude. We fed Lude & he was a bit shy at first. It didn't take long for him to warm up to me. I made the effort of petting him daily so he wouldn't turn feral. I wasn't sure of the gender & I was worried about the possibility of him being a female & then there would be too many kittens in our backyard. I definitely don't want to contribute to the stray cat population here !! I did some research & came across this little gem not far at all from my house. With a couple emails, a date was set for Lude's surgery. The services offered included spay/neuter, rabies, de worming & flea treatment. The Little Lion Foundation also loans out the traps so no need to go out to buy one. The day of the surgery I was able to put Lude in the trap & didn't have to set up the trap to trick him in - so that was easy ! I dropped him off early in the morning & picked him up the same day around 4 pm or so. Lude was so calm & quiet the entire car ride home !! I left him in the cage over night which made me worry he would panic - but he didn't. The next day I was able to let him out & today he's back to his old self again clipped ear & all. BIG shout out to this amazing non-profit foundation !! Thank you for helping out Lude. We love the little lion foundation !