We are truly blessed to have such an amazing Humane Society in San Diego…read more They provide so many essential services to our community: spay/neuter, a free community pet pantry, pet training, dog licensing, lost‑and‑found support, humane euthanasia, rehoming assistance, and so much more. Their impact is huge, and there are countless ways to help -- no contribution is too big or too small. One thing I deeply appreciate is their Adoption Guarantee: If for any reason an adopter decides their new pet isn't the right fit for their home, the Humane Society will schedule an appointment to welcome the pet back -- without judgment or criticism. This level of compassion and support is rare and shows how committed they are to both animals and adopters. Some meaningful ways to get involved include: Donating money Volunteering Participating in the Dog Day Out program Supporting the Community Cat Program Fostering Adopting instead of shopping Spaying/neutering your pets Sharing or reposting their information to spread awareness The San Diego campus is next‑level -- very clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Across the county, they have four campuses: San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon, and Oceanside (Escondido has a great setup for livestock and farm animals). Every staff member I've interacted with has been compassionate and patient. They deal with animals in distress every single day, so a little grace goes a long way.

Very clean and well laid out. Staffed very helpful. Very impressed with the campus. The animals…read morelook like they were all eager to go home.

BAS is an amazing organization they give the most loving care to every animal they rescue. I have…read moreadopted several precious kitties from them and every one of them were the most loving we have ever had. There dogs are also amazing.

The people at this rescue are amazing and you can tell they really care about the animals they're…read morehelping. Very happy with the whole adoption process and extremely excited to have my new family member

Absolutely wonderful place. Beautiful loving animals and needing a home ran by angels on earth who…read morehelp these voiceless helpless animals. Any donation helps and I had a wonderful time here.

I really enjoyed this place. My favorite thing about it is you can stay as long as you like. They…read moredo allow food inside and you can come in and out as many times as you want. I walked next door and got a matcha and a sandwich and was able to enjoy those things while I pet the cats. The staff were so kind and helpful and you can tell they really care about the cats! I brought a book but was so entertained by the cats that I didn't open it once. I love that they have different areas so it feels exciting to discover the cats in each section. They also said they take volunteers so I'm very much thinking about volunteering in the future!

We have been volunteering our time over the years to support dog and puppy adoptions. The time and…read morecare the volunteer team provides is superior and hope to see you either volunteering at an adoption or adopting! Please sign up to join us for this valuable cause.

Drove an hour for a play date with my dog and a pup from here. My dog is more hyper than most but…read morehad never had trouble with people or other animals. The guy who brought the pup to meet my dog didn't even allow them more than 10 seconds to meet before he did not allow us to adopt. I understand that we have to look out for all dogs safety, but my dog didn't even bark like plenty of the other dogs around. The workers at labs and more seemed really pretentious towards my family and dog which is really upsetting when all we are trying to do is rescue a pup that needs a home. I would recommend to look elsewhere if you are looking for a new pup. UPDATE: So since we were treated so unfairly by Labs and More we ended up finding a pup from an independent seller. It was not ideal nor our first choice, but Labs and More and other shelters make it unnecessarily difficult to adopt a pup. Again, I brought my kids and dog an hour to meet a pup and the worker took 1 look at our dog and made up his mind before even giving our dog a chance. For a shelter whose workers are supposed to be "dog people", they are pretty judgmental and rude for no reason. Here is a pic of our dog and new pup an hour after bringing the pup home. They are best buds and our dog took the transition very well. Why would I drive an hour with my dog if I had even the slightest thought that my dog would harm another? I could have easily said I didn't have a dog and adopted, but we tried doing these the right way and were turned away by rude workers. If you already own a dog, don't bother with this unwelcoming shelter.

Wes stopped here on a Friday at 10:00am. The person at the front was super helpful since we had a…read moregift card but it was tricky to redeem it online. They helped us out and we were able to redeem it. We got a coffee and a banana bread for items with the admission price. They recommended us not to take the food in since they have a cat that's food obsessed heehee. We loved petting the kitty's and laying with them. They have some energized cats and some chill ones. They have elder cats and younger kittens. It was a lovely experience to pet the cats and give them some love. Maybe someday we will adopt one! I'd return!!

Right off the bat, what a pleasant experience! I would be happy to visit again and give the cats…read moresome love. I made a reservation online for two for Saturday at 11AM. Each reservation cost about $24.00. That includes an hour of time with the cats, and a drink/snack from the café per person. My partner got a chai latte, and I grabbed a brown sugar(?) cinnamon roll. Both were very good! Special thank you to the barista for the recommendation and the delicious drink. The play-room itself was very nice, with plenty of seating, toys, and CATS! Even with six other guests in the same hour, there was plenty of everything to go around. As with any group of animals (and people), each had their own personality and preferences. JC stayed perched on the palm tree and loved to get pet. The older Bengal cat didn't like being touched, but was a joy to watch. Tatiana (pictured on the table) was slow to warm up to us, but loved to play with the cat dancer. There were about ten cats altogether. The employee inside clearly cares about each cat. He explained the rules clearly, shared the names and habits of each kitty, and was a pleasant guide. Thanks for a great start to our afternoon! See you again soon.

This review is long overdue. I was referred to Coastal Paws by my neighbor, 7 years ago, after I…read moregot my first puppy and needed help with out-of-town overnight dogsitting. Hendrix my first pup loves going to Coastal Paws, he jumps out of my car and runs straight to door everytime even after all these years. Then when I got my second pup he does the exact same thing. Their pure enjoyment and excitement for doggy day care brings me so much joy. They are will taken care of and I receive feedback on their behavior and the owner does behavior training with them. She also sends daycare update photos with them playing, celebrates their birthdays and take holiday photos. I highly recommend Coastal Paws to all my friends and family. Thank you for making my pups feel safe and giving them a second home when I'm away.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Coastal Paws! Koda (my 4.5 year border collie) has…read morebeen coming almost every day for the last 4 years and the constant love, activity and positive reinforcement has enriched our lives tremendously. Mercedes is exactly who you want in charge of your fur kiddos, all of whom have their own quirky and distinct personalities, as she clearly speaks their language and provides a great balance of love and discipline (as needed). She always keeps their play areas clean and is always tiring them out with activities throughout the day - balls (so many types!), pools, hoses, etc. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

The dogs are adorable I went by for an adoption event and couldn't resist so I adopted a dog!! I…read morecan't wait to take the dog home!! Im very thankful for the amazing customer service! The value is great too because they come fully spayed, vaccinated and micro chipped.

I had been looking for quite a while when I filled out an application @ A New Life Charitable…read moreFoundation. I was contacted by Marialyn, who was both very professional and so helpful. I called about one dog, but after hearing I had young grandchildren, she suggested another one. I cannot tell you how incredibly grateful I am that she did! I've had my darling fur baby for two weeks and I could not be more appreciative. Adopting a dog can be hard, but Marialyn guided me perfectly through the process!