Great non profit that helps alot of unique cats. The owner is amazing and so dedicated. I also…read moreuse their services for cat sitting. I've seen many cats that they've rescued and it is inspiring. Give them a look and find your unique sweet cat

DO NOT ADOPT FROM HERE IF YOU HAVE A HEALTHY CAT IN YOUR HOME. We were taking advantage of and…read morelied to by Leslie... We have a cat that has never had any issues (for 2 years). We went here to adopt a friend for him. The cat we adopted, she told us all he had was a scratched cornea. This was sad and all, but not anything that would affect our current, healthy cat. Next thing we know, the cat actually had (FVR - feline viral rhinotracheitis). She lied to us saying there was nothing wrong with the cat besides a scratched cornea. When we told her about the FVR she said, "Oh yea ALL my cats have it, it's very common". A few weeks later our once healthy cat is extremely sick, we spent abunch of money trying to see what was wrong with him. Extremely shady and very messed up to give a cat with health issues, that can affect your healthy cat at home.

Had two really disappointing experiences…read more Second time here within 1 month of eachother. only because I was referred here by my nieces that adopted 2 kittens a few months ago. I was really hopeful on finding some kittens for my kiddos but the lady that shows you the kittens seems to not want anyone to adopt . She asks what we're looking for so I respond , short haired to avoid too much shedding. I did my research before coming in so I know there's breeds that fall in that category. Her response to us was that all cats shed (with an attitude and shrugs) . That was last month when I came in with my kids. We received the same response when we came in today . Brought my nieces with me to see if there were any kittens we liked. The same woman helped us today. I guess she's the one assigned to show the cats here . She's the older woman with glasses and pink hair .

The shelter has been a sanctuary for many dogs, for years ; including dogs that I have brought in…read morepersonally and have been adopted out to good families within a short time after. This place cannot be shut down ever , a lot of people as well as our stray loving dogs and cats who depend on it.

Great volunteers, very knowledgeable about all the animals…read more On August 17, 19, was free adoption day called clear the shelter and save a pet at this no kill shelter. What a great turn out, so many people who hopefully will provide a great home. They had dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, roosters and even horses. Normal fees are around $50 for adoptions, today that feel was waived. The savings could go towards the pet supplies.

I'm disappointed the Paws Work's would let sick animals be adopted. AndI believe the staff at Pet…read moreSmart the fed them and cleaned their litter box would have heard them sneeze and cough. On 12/17/23 we adopted 2 orange tabby kittens from Paw Works in side Pet Smart. As we were putting them in the crate 1 sneezed. By the time we got home they sneezed 4 or 5 times. I told my son to make a vet appointment as soon as possible. I thought they had Upper respiratory infections. He took them on Tuesday 12/19/23 and they were both put on antibiotics. Then Saturday 12/23/23 the smaller of the 2 not showing much improvement ( now having watering eye and wheezing) with our local vet out of town we took him to the emergency vet. Where he received a bit more medication. I guess they are lucky we have them . Instead of being sick and ignored in a small glass box . We love our new babies.

I was in the mall recently and decided to check out what's new near Sears and Penneys. I found…read morethis place: What an exciting concept! A pet rescue and thrift store combo! I know that another Animal Rescue does this type of thing (selling donated items to raise money for the animals) but I've never seen it inside the mall. Th clothing/items for resale were nice (more than just the Goodwill) and there were several cats hoping for adoption near the front windows. I inquired about them (because cats) and while it's not an ideal situation, it's better than them being on the streets. They are looking for volunteers to help work with the animals, so what an amazing way to give back. I plan to be back again because I fully support this cause and hope others can support them, too.

Prices. Save money shopping for your furbabies here. If you don't see something on the shelf you…read moremay buy elsewhere, they may be able to order that for you.

The town of Ventura is a very happy place. Except for this spot. No hello. No 'how can I help you'…read more Just grumpy people. Maybe the prices are good. Maybe the selection is good. But the attitude is not good enough for me to shop there.

In August of 2024, we went to look at a couple of dogs we liked for their online information…read more Neither seemed to be a good fit in person however. I remember one doggie photo on their website that actually was a bit scary looking, and it turned out that the dog with the 'tough guy' photo was in the kennel right next to one we were investigating. Funny thing was, in person, the tough guy was not even slightly scary, in fact he was as gentle as a lamb. Guess who came home with us? Yeah the one I'd judged incorrectly based on one photo; he is the treasure of our family now, such a good boy. Well, when the following August (2025) rolled around and the shelter had another adoption event, we decided to find a playmate for our boy dog. We looked at a few and settled on one female that obviously did not like being in doggie jail, seems she was a bit mouthy at times which made her unpopular with visiting folks. I saw potential though, and we took her home with us, and as I felt, the light nipping has diminished over time. Though a tad crazy, she is a fun addition to our home and she can actually fly at times in our large backyard. Both dogs have grown quite affectionate with one another over time, and both even get along with our kitty. Overall, VCAS is a great place to find a friend, and give them a loving forever home.

Conflicting review, shared with honesty and heart. I'll…read morestart with the difficult part, which is based on an incident from over 15 years ago. During a family move, my dog got out while staying with relatives and was taken to this shelter by animal control. Unfortunately, we hadn't updated our landline number, so we weren't notified right away. When we finally came looking for her, we were told she would be held for a certain time and that, due to her being a senior, we should come sooner rather than later. Sadly, when my mom and I arrived, she had already been put down. I was much younger and very emotional, and overcrowding was mentioned at the time. While this experience was heartbreaking, I don't hold it against them today. The shelter is now no-kill, and I truly believe in growth and change. I adopted my first dog from here as a puppy and adopted one of my current dogs eight years ago. Both experiences were positive--everyone was kind, helpful, and caring. Customer service has been great, and the staff deserves more recognition for the compassion they show. I definitely recommend adoption and will always believe in this message: don't shop--please adopt

Jeremy is a amazing trainer... we adopted a two year old black lab this past March. She had lived…read morewith four college girls and had zero training. She pulled on walks and chased trucks and other dogs.. it was terrible We knew she could be a great dog.. and now she is. She's a joy to walk, goes to her place and does chase trucks.. thank you Jeremy our sweet Lady Vader is now a happy well behaved family member

Calling Jeremy was one the best decisions I ever made for my dog and I. My 1 and a half year old…read moreBelgian Malinois Chomper came off as aggressive and crazy because he was a young ball of energy who had basically been able to do what he wanted all his life.He was also labeled as being a bit of a mommas boy, as told to me by Jeremy and a few others. Jeremy was very straightforward and blunt when it came to the training which helped me know I needed to be the same with Chomper. Jeremy gave me the tools I needed to improve my relationship with my dog. Training not only improved my but my dogs confidence. Training has become something too look forward to after a long day it's almost like a stress reliever at times I'm surprised to say as well as a real bonding sessions between us and our family. This is one of those investments that really paid off! Thank you Jeremy!