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 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.

We are so happy with our Dino. She is the sweetest girl and settling into our family so well. The…read moreadoption process went smoothly, and facilities were clean and well maintained. She came spayed, vaccinated, and chipped. They offered to call right away for advice should any issues arise. We're very happy with our experience with this rescue!

Outstanding! My girl got amazing care and the cost of everything was was reasonable. Iam so pleased…read morewith the care and overall performance of the staff. I would recommend everyone here. Thank you for taking care of Ruby!

We took two 4 mo old feral barn kittens for Neuter and noted to them that we noticed one had eye…read moredischarge so we asked that they evaluate the eye while he was under anesthesia. They said they looked and flushed the eye when we picked up but didnt find anything. We kept watching since the eye was off and on squinty and had drainage... finally at two weeks I took him to our local vet, just to be sure it was really ok before turning him loose again... and they found a foxtail!! He had an ulcer on his cornea now as well. I called to let the staff know this development, as they directed me to release the kitten (where he would have slowly lost the eye, very painfully!!!) Well the Executive Director took time to call me back... so I described the situation but to my surprise she was immediately defensive and condescending, referring over and over that 'didn't charge' for their supposed eye exam and treatment... and never once even remotely sounded like she was concerned that the kitten endured this pain and infection nor grateful that I had done the right thing for him, and she ended our shocking call by stating 'I am making a note on your account that you are not satisfied with our services... AND WON'T BE BACK!' Beyond unprofessional!!! DO NOT trust your animals here! They literally defended their recommendation to turn a kitten loose with a foxtail in his eye! This was not buried, they got it out with no problems this morning at the REAL vet! How a business runs, their culture, and their ethical standards trickle down from the top! Clearly the head honcho at APL doesn't give a darn about animal welfare and sure isn't afraid of telling off a customer!

What an Amazing rescue i've had a amazing experience with Jessica at orphan kitten rescue. No…read morematter the situation, the time the day or the place she stops everything she's doing to assist when a kitten or cat is in need. She is a real blessing to the city of Manteca to anyone who sees this. Please feel free to help with anything that you can whether it be donations for cat food, cat litter or something as simple as $5 to help with medication as she does everything for these animals from vaccines, antibiotics, spay and neutering . Let us help her continue doing amazing things here in the city of Manteca . Thank you, orphan kitten rescue for all your help .

I found an injured kitten and was not sure where to take him. Fortunately I found Jessica with…read moreOrphan Kitten Rescue! She was an amazing resource to me and helped me find care for the kitten. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about caring for the cats that fall through the cracks in our community! It's amazing having such an advocate for the small and furry in our town! I have since adopted a kitten from the rescue and Jessica is always tremendously helpful when I have questions. Highly recommend!

Joshua is wonderful. He obviously loves the pomeranian breed and absolutely loves & cares for his…read moredogs. He has the most beautiful puppies in NorCal (if you don't believe me, check out his facebook and website - I see comments that people think the pics are AI, but having seen them in person: no they are actually that cute and fluffy perfect for real!). Beautiful colors & markings. I might be biased, but we got his best puppy of all times! Great experience. Made deposit online, he provided cute videos & updates until the puppy was ready for pickup. He had an information packet, food, and probiotics for us when we got our precious baby. I am very satisfied. Everything went smooth & easy with the transaction. If I ever need another pom, I would definitely purchase from him again.

Saw my dream dog. Sent Josh his deposit and picked him up on his 8week birthday. It's been two…read moreyears he's had no health issues and he has the most amazing temperament with my new baby girl and older child. Josh has kept in contact the entire time answering questions, sharing pictures and just being a really involved supportive and caring breeder.

I always take my bunny here for his nail trimming. They are gentle and professional. We've recently…read morestarted taking our senior dog as well, and experienced the same (excellent) customer service. Make sure to give your phone number to earn free bags of food/litter. We've been going here for MANY years, for the needs of: dogs, bunny, snake, fish, bird.

I visited this store for the first time on Friday with my mom, and unfortunately it was a very…read moreuncomfortable experience. I drove 45 minutes specifically to find Stella & Chewy's stew, which is the only brand my dogs eat. I was actually really excited at first the store is big and has a great selection. However, almost immediately after walking in, I got the feeling that we were being watched. At first I tried to ignore it, but it quickly became obvious that multiple employees were following us around, pretending to stock shelves while staying close to us the entire time. I've worked in asset protection before, so I can recognize that kind of behavior. It made me feel extremely uncomfortable and anxious, especially since I already deal with social anxiety. At one point I even told my mom I wanted to leave because it felt like they thought we were stealing, but we stayed since we didn't drive that far for nothing. When we finally checked out and were leaving, several employees stood near the entrance just staring at us, which made the situation even worse. I've never felt so judged and unwelcome in a store before. What should have been a positive first visit turned into a stressful and upsetting experience. I won't be coming back and will just continue purchasing elsewhere.

Had my pups ears cropped last week came out amazing he did a very nice job on her earsread more

I arrived early for my dog's appointment to find that the neighborhood was rougher than expected…read more There was road construction in front of the business blocking what appeared to be the one and only spot for street parking. As I headed down the side street of auto shops and junkyards mixed in with rundown late 20th century homes I began to brood. I found a spot to park and waited a few minutes until it was closer to my appointment time. Just as I exited my car, I saw a huge, loose German Shepherd walking near the back of my car. I stood and watched as he sauntered westward down Worth Street causing the myriad of dogs along the way, chained in yards and in cages and running loose in yards, to explode in barking, growling, jumping aggression towards him. Think of the Fresh Fish scene in Shawshank redemption. The shepherd was completely unphased. I waited for him to reach California before taking my 15lb dog out of the car. We walked very quickly down the middle of the street to our own chorus of maniacal barking and rushed inside the California Cat and Dog Hospital. When the door closed behind me, I attempted a deep breath of relief but the smell of ammonia, and other unknown and unpleasant odors, began immediately burning my nostrils. My disillusionment was growing rapidly as I walked up to the front counter and gave my name an appointment time. I looked to my left and saw a bulletin board with a photo of Dr. Kim that had a quote from him saying "Every pet that comes into the clinic is my pet!" and I immediately started to feel better. After a few minutes, his son Dr. John brought us back and I explained why we were there and what we needed. I noticed immediately that he was very kind and attentive. He actually physically examined my dog and listened to her chest and back with his stethoscope. He walked us through our options and was instead of presenting us with an estimate listing every fee, he advised us the approximate cost and was willing to be flexible with blood tests and some exams that weren't absolutely necessary at the moment because he understands they can be costly. We decided to to everything he advised regardless of cost and he was able to take our pup in and take care of her. When she started to come out of anesthesia, the staff called us and we were able to get there right away to pick her up. We were very surprised at the affordable cost, even with all the of things that were done. We also asked for pain medication for her and were given a little to take home at no extra cost. We could not have been happier with the care we received at California Dog & Cat Hospital! This place is so great that it was suggested we keep it to ourselves, but there can be no gatekeeping, especially with care like this so I had to write this review. I realize it is lengthy and possibly overly descriptive, but I think it was important because if you are willing to endure the location and the smells, you will be rewarded with gentle, affordable care for your fur babies. P.S. I logged in to write this on Feb 12 and they have updated/notified yelp that they will be closed (Lunar New Year). Most businesses can't even be bothered to put in their correct regular hours on the site so it's just another reminder of the thoughtfulness of the doctors here. I am so happy we found this place.

The Geisert team has been incredible every time I've come here. I've brought three friendly-ish…read morestray cats, and they're very considerate of the fact that I'm dealing with outdoor animals that I care for but don't own. They are always direct about what can be done for my strays when I can't control all aspects of their lives. My own pet cat has struggled with chronic health issues for the last year, and they've been an amazing support while we go through treatment options. They do great with her even though she isn't all that tolerant of vet trips, and do everything to keep her comfortable, even if that means doing her brief checkup while she stands on my shoulders, or letting her hide in her carrier. I recommend Geisert to everyone I know. They're affordable, incredible, and I'm so grateful to their entire team.

I picked up 2 stray kittens that were in bad shape. the office accomodated me with a same day…read moreappointment. I explained to the staff and the Doctor, I am going to get the kittens vaccinated and well and then take them to the SPCA in the Bay Area where they will re-home kittens. The Dr. gave me alternative treatments which were in my budget based upon my circumstances. They told me UPFRONT what the fees were so there were no surprises. The staff was courteous when I walked into the clinic. the waiting area was clean and so were the rooms and even the bathrooms. As for the fees, this place wasn't overly expensive, I would say it was a standard fees. I appreciate the honesty of the DR. telling me what my options were for the most cost effective way to treat these strays.