This is an amazing animal rescue organization. They helped me when I found a stray cat that needed…read morehelp. They picked it up and took it to a local vet to be checked out. The vet luckily found a chip and called the owners who said the cat had been missing for months! The owners were reunited with their pet. They were efficient and caring. You could tell they love animals.

They are so loving with the dogs and cats. My new cat did not want to leave with me. She stuffed…read moreherself in a small basket and refused to come out. They have alot of volunteers coming through and recording their play time with them: petting, just giving some attention. When I left, I did not feel bad for the others left behind. They were very happy

We recently bonded our single bunny at SaveABunny. Marcy was so helpful throughout the entire…read moreprocess and so kind. We now have three happy bunnies and couldn't be happier! My husband and I also source orchard hay from SaveABunny now - it's so fresh and our bun buns love it! *We never experienced any kind of discrimination as an interracial couple (I wanted to clarify this - after reading past a review speculating discrimination). While communication sometimes required patience - we understand that Marcy is a total badass who runs a one-woman operation at the end of the day, when all volunteers have gone home. The amount of dedication, time, and love that Marcy extends to all of the bunnies in her care is truly heroic and admirable.

To build onto adopting Nori & Tofu, my boyfriend also found a forever bun here named Tyson. He was…read morethe sweetest boy that was going to be euthanized at San Jose Animal Shelter until Marcy & her crew saved him & took him to a vet he needed so that he can continue to live his life. We fell in love with him at first site - starting with fostering to ensure a good fit, with the intent to adopt him into our home. We already see him as ours & it's all thanks to the experience & care that he received at saveabunny.

My sister and I tried fostering a cat through Jake's Place, and failed. LOL. We kept the kitty!…read moreJake's Place is one of the nicest rescue organizations I've come across. If you're looking to foster or adopt a cat in Marin, this is your go to. The founder has dedicated herself to rescuing all types of cats in need of rehoming - kittens, adults, and most touching (IMHO), seniors. I'm a cat lover (my boyfriend might say cat lady) and have always made a point of seeking out the kitties that need the most love (old, special needs, etc.). Seems Jake's Place feels the same way and that's why I naturally gravitated to them. Deb is a total sweetheart and set us up with special food for Louie (he had crystals in his urethra when he was younger and eats S/O as a preventive measure) and prepared us with a starter kit (litter box, scratching post, toys). All we needed to add was the TLC. Sometimes I head over to Petco now just to ogle the sweet cats and chat up the volunteers. They are there every Sunday. And, kitten season is just winding down, so I still get my cuddle time in with the lil' ones before they are snapped up. But the sweeties that are 2, 3, 5, 7 years old even are just so darn appreciative of the love. They get me every time. Thanks Deb and team. Keep up the great work!

I have fostered one cat and adopted three cats over the years from Jakes Place. Each time, Jakes…read morePlace has been incredibly supportive and always available to provide advice when asked. This support lasted for years! Because of their foster system, they really understand their cats and can give a very good description of their behaviors - you have a good chance of knowing whether you match. They have also been very kid friendly. When I was visiting with various cat rescue groups, Debbie stood out for me as she was so patient and nice to my kids. Other rescue groups seemed to want to push me away once they found out I had children. Not Debbie. She talked with them and they loved talking with her.

Leslie has such a breadth of knowledge about chickens and she was a pleasure to work with. She was…read moreextremely patient and spent a lot of time explaining things to us which was incredibly generous as she seemed busy! I love being able to support a small local business!

Buyer beware: I'm a first time chicken owner. Not very well versed in chicken raising. I was sold…read more3 chickens, and I asked for 2 pullets and she didn't tell me she only had one available before I made the appointment and drive all the way down to buy them. Then I felt obligated to buy one once I was already there. Then she sold me a 5.5 week chick that didn't have all the feathers in was available and the pullet would allow her to lay under her and if not bring the baby in at night for at least 5 days. Then would be fine out in the day. Then she said I should get a third one in case one dies. And then she brought out a 4.5 week old out with only half its feathers. And then over charged me for everything. I'm part of a chicken group now and they all told me she lied to me and scammed me.

15 years ago I adopted a black lab mix from Coppers Dream. She was so tiny then. Coppers Dream was…read morethere to help me find a wonderful dog. Over the years she and I went on many hikes together. She was always by my side. So very loyal. We added our Sons dog, a Shepsky, also adopted from Coppers Dream, to our family, as he was always traveling. Those two dogs spent many years together, always protective of me and of each other on our many hikes. I would periodically send in photos to CD, and always had a friendly reply. Almost like a family. One morning, up in ALanden Quicksilver Park, going up a steep narrow trail, they suddenly half turned and let rip with ferocious barks. A cougar came racing down the hill, I guess it wanted us for breakfast. Nope. Their utter ferocity in their barking and stance was one obstacle. The second was Bear Spray. That cougar decided quickly that this would not be a good way to start the day. Those two adopted dogs were Loyal, lovable, Protective, Goofy. Play ball? You bet. They loved swimming, exploring and making friends. My lab lived until she was 15. Our Shepsky passed a year or so before. Coppers Dream has always been professional, friendly and easy to approach. Now, I'm back looking for one more dog. Our young, female GSD is lonely without her big sister and big brother..

Untrustworthy rescue who do not prioritize the care for the dogs they rescue. Focused on getting…read more#s, not properly matching adopters to their best matched dog. Turn their back one you once you pay your adoption fee. No plan for what to do when a dog isn't perfect. Few internal guard rails to assure business runs appropriately. We had a 16 year fostering relationship and wouldn't recommend this rescue anymore. They have lost their way.

If you want to smile from ear to ear, visit Rancho Compasión! Every animal here has an incredible…read morestory, and seeing them safe, happy, and thriving is truly heartwarming. The staff and volunteers are so kind, and they clearly pour their hearts into caring for each resident. While this isn't a petting zoo (the animals are free-roaming and given plenty of space and full agency), we still got to meet many of them up close. We petted Mo, the adorable baby cow, and one of the resident potbellied pigs. We also spent time with a few other friendly goats and cows. The loving, peaceful vibe here is unforgettable. This isn't just a sanctuary for animals -- it's a sanctuary for the soul. Highly recommend!

I would absolutely recommend participating in one of their events. They host community days where…read moreyou can feel good about spending your time outdoors and doing something so beneficial for the animals. They do amazing work here, please consider helping or donating anyway you can!

Woman was VERY VERY rude, I submitted an application to adopt a cat and she decided to lecture me…read moreon my dogs, because of them is not spayed YET. She did not even tell me from the beginning that the cat was going to get adopted the next day. She also said "Please educate your parents" as if they don't know what they are doing. We have done extensive research before we decided to get pets and give them the best care we can. This was like a slap to the face, I would give 0 stars if possible.

I have nothing but good things to say about Marin Cat Connection. I was in a difficult position…read moretrying to find homes for cats that for no fault of their own were in need of new forever homes and there was little time to accomplish this, kitten season was just around the corner. I researched many no kill shelters in two counties and they all had friendly, well meaning staff. Then I found, Marin Cat Connection. Ms. Allen was an absolute God send. She went well beyond what anyone would ever expect from a rescue in trying to help me. I looked at reviews on Yelp, and yes, saw some that weren't as positive as others but what those reviews were showing me was this is someone who has very high standards, like I do. I knew she was the person I wanted to contact. She literally bent over backward trying to find first a foster for the remaining cat, then finally a magnificent, permanent home. It didn't happen overnight but she diligently kept at it, until a fantastic home was found. Ann has a very strong love for cats, that's clear to see, shes been doing rescue and adoption for over 30 years I believe, and I for one went with her organization over all the others because of her high standards. She puts the cats first, over anything else, even at the risk of possibly offending people sometimes, (I know not intentionally), which is what I wanted in a cat rescue. I'm not thin skinned and don't easily get offended especially when I know someone is willing to work their butt off to find cats safe and happy homes. Finding good homes for animals isn't easy folks, I know I used to do it. I would say to those who thought her rude just realize she's looking out for the cats and wants what's best for them, and please don't take things too personally, what she's doing is damn hard work. I think the world of Ann Allen and this organization, she helped me tremendously and is an extremely devoted animal (cat) person. I was very lucky to find her and I think Marin county is very lucky to have her too.

I rescued a house sparrow when she was approximately seven days old. I claimed her as a pet and had…read moreher examined by a veterinarian, who provided a written report. The examination confirmed that she was healthy, although she had a broken left leg. The veterinarian stated that this injury would not affect her normal quality of life in captivity. I was also informed that house sparrows are legal to own as pets in California. From the time I rescued her, I hand-fed her every day from approximately 6:00 a.m. until nighttime and personally cared for her until she was one month old. During that time, I raised her as my pet and developed a strong bond with her. I later sought a second opinion from WildCare in San Rafael, which offered free veterinary care for my sparrow, Ducky. They assured me that Ducky would be returned to me after the examination. When I brought Ducky in, they asked what I planned to do with her. I clearly and repeatedly confirmed that I intended to take her back because she was my pet. Cate Mason informed me that the examination would be completed by that evening or the following morning. After receiving no update, I sent an email that evening requesting information about Ducky's condition. WildCare then called me and stated that Ducky was malnourished and unhealthy and therefore had to be euthanized. I told them that this was not true, as my own veterinarian had already examined her and confirmed that she was healthy. I asked them to return my pet to me. They replied that they would first contact my veterinarian. After I contacted my veterinarian and participated in a three-way call with WildCare, they informed us that they had already euthanized my pet, Ducky.

This review is the day after surrendering a blind fledgeling songbird, the third wild animal I've…read moreinvolved Wildcare with. My intention is to inform others of what I did not understand prior to surrender, that, in my opinion, is the difference between life yesterday and death today. Anytime a wild animal is found in distress, or in a distressing situation, there are many factors to consider, and in this case my only focus was on getting the bird to Wildcare as fast as possible. Had I known then what I know now, I would have considered Wildcare policy and decided to care for the bird on my own - understanding that this is of course no guarantee of saving the birds life. Yesterday the fledgeling finch clumsily landed by me as I was walking on a fire road used by mountain bikers. It's of course unusual for any wild animal to come close to a human; I observed and protected it as bikers went past and eventually picked it up. She did not have eyes, and there were no signs of injury - perhaps born without eyes. I looked up and saw lots of bird activity, so had a good idea where her nest was. Obviously her blindness is not feasible for surviving in the wild, so I took her home and called Wildcare after-hours explaining her condition. I made clear that I assume Wildcare will evaluate her, and if she is otherwise healthy, return her to me as I am willing to care for her needs longterm. The Wildcare volunteer, nor anyone else that I communicated with since then, corrected my assumptions that she could be returned to me if otherwise healthy. Marin Humane came and picked her up for the night, saying that Wildcare "loves" unusual cases such as her missing eyes - I felt optimistic and grateful. I made sure to repeat my willingness to care for her longterm this morning on Wildcare's voicemail - I understand messages can get lost from one person to another. Before calling me back Wildcare euthenized her, saying during our call that their intention was to give her the best life. This type of limited hangout languaging meant to purposely avoid the truth is the greatest wrong to me. If their highest priority is for a bird that is not in pain or suffering to be alive, they'd have let me take care of her. They took her life because her need for human care to survive longterm falls through the cracks of legality, and this is what I want them to be honest about...but they won't, so here I am. Given all of the times I stated my desire to care for her post evaluation, the least someone could have done is say that wild animals are never released back to a human for longterm care. The first animal I surrendered to Wildcare was a baby chipmunk with an infection. They told me he was a vole and euthenized him, saying that they did not have the staff needed to supervise him overnight. A few months ago I surrendered an adult bird with a neck injury who asphyxiated itself after eating in their care. Both of these cases were out of my realm of ability to care for, and I was also empathetic towards Wildcare's limitations. But yesterdays fledgeling was well cared for by it's mother, and had an excellent chance of survival longterm with care that I could have provided.

What an enthusiastic and caring organization! The team puts their hearts & souls into rescuing…read morecritters and getting them to their new homes.

From the owner: Critter Waggin spcializes in exotic animal rescue and rehoming. Our expertise in the care and…read morehousing of animals includes, tortoises, lizards, snakes, hampsters, chinchillas, rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, as well as all household pets and everything in between. We pride ourselves in the care of the animals entrusted to us, both in their day to day care, and finding suitable and loving forever homes. We offer educational programs to help new and future pet owners to set up new cages and train them in the proper care of their new family member.