Fur Baby Rescue is a great organization to adopt a pet from! They have all their pets on their website, and they're all at the Los Angeles facility. The adoption process is thorough enough, but not super lengthy like a lot of other rescues. There is no home inspection, but they do ask a series of questions, and as long as they all meet the qualifications of a suitable pet owner, then an appointment is set for a visit at the facility, and if you're ready right then and there, you just need to fill out a few things, pay, and head home with your new pet! As we just did today:D read more

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They only took a day to teach out and started helping me right away to find homes for my kittens. Dawn was very friendly and helpful. I contacted about a dozen rescues and Fur Baby was the first to reach out. read more

I didn't adopt a pet from Furbaby, but I attended their open house and was really impressed. The process to meet the dogs was quick, and communication was prompt. After completing the questionnaire, we were invited to the open house. Furbaby is located on the second floor of the "blue house," right next to Westside German Shepherd Rescue. The staff were very thorough in answering our questions about the dogs we were interested in. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the facility is, it didn't smell like dogs at all, and there wasn't a lot of barking. It's clear they genuinely take great care of their animals. The only slightly awkward part was that other families might be interested in the same dog. In our case, another family came after us, and it was obvious that the dog was a better match for them. It was a good dog, just not "our" dog, but that's part of the process! Overall, Furbaby is professional, caring, and well-run, I'd definitely recommend checking them out if you're looking to adopt. read more

Genuinely just disappointed. After calling a few times with no response, I texted the number and got sent the questionnaire. I filled it out, and sent it back. They claim they'll get back to you. Haven't gotten anything back. It's been a week so far. Called over the last week about this pup multiple times and just goes to voice mail. (I understand shelters may get busy, but a week is a bit long). Keep in mind i also reached out within HOURS of the pup being listed. Felt it was almost "meant to be" you could say. So after about a week and still nothing, out of curiosity I checked the website to see if she was still listed. Imagine my surprise last night when she wasn't listed anymore. Didn't even get to meet the pup, let alone get a call or text that she had been placed into a home. Which was heartbreaking to say the least since she literally checked all my boxes for what I was looking for as far as breed and age. I don't know if I answered one of Dawn's questions wrong, or if I wasn't deemed acceptable to adopt, but at least a message that she had found a home or that I didn't qualify to adopt would've sufficed. There should at least be the guarantee of letting everyone who applies meet the animals so everyone has a fair chance. I read through every single review on here a few nights ago, and so I don't know if it was because of my age (which I genuinely believe does not indicate who can and cant parent a pet, that is absolutely ridiculous, but apparently for some breeds there is a age restriction to adopt, which is 25, and is no where stated on their website or during the adoption application). If this shelter believes in an age restriction on a specific breed, they need to at least disclose that information upfront. I don't know if it was because I said I would crate train. My living situation, my job, etc. But what I can say is you shouldn't be judging people and how they can take care of animals based on whatever your interpretation of them is through a questionnaire. I know people get busy, but updates are just a sign of respect and should be guaranteed especially when someone is interested in adopting an animal. Just so then there's no confusion and people don't sit around waiting for something that'll never happen. Happy the pup was placed in a home, just communication needs to be improved and I think listing the qualifications and things you're looking for in a person would be helpful so people can know whether or not they would qualify. I still don't know if I even qualified but, oh well. My search continues. read more

DO NOT RESCUE ANY DOGS FROM HERE! These woman are posing as a 501C and ARE NOT! They take free dogs from Craigslist (primarily puppies) and highly sought after dogs and SELL THEM! The money the receive from these dogs DO NOT get paid forward to other dogs who need a rescue. The funds are used to pay their own mortgages and bills. They have been caught more than once! They constantly change their name to make it look like they're not doing anything wrong. There are multiple Facebook groups calling these people out. There are dozens and dozens of people who have been hurt but even more animals that have been hurt! They are not appropriately allocated to saving dogs, but only paying their own bills. This poor dog in the photos was at a shelter, this "rescue" didn't hold the dog for the legal standing period. Instead they sold the dog and refuse to help correct the situation. They have no morals or ethics. They don't care for their animals and the abuse these poor animals suffer is horrifying. read more

Adopted my fur baby from them very professional, friendly and they love the animals they have. I would recommend to anyone to adopt or relinquish any pet here as they take great care of the fur babies. Dawn has helped so many people in need and her assistant is so caring of the animals read more

I found a beautiful cat on Adopt-A-Pet, and was so stoked I was ready to make an adoption. I currently have a male kitty that I was wanting to find a companion for. I reached out to Fur Baby, and when I inquired about "May" she went into this long explanation of how the cat is traumatized, was swatting hard, and will need a lot of work. Without asking me any questions about what I wanted or was looking for, she just offers another cat telling me "oh look at his precious face" I did find it strange that she was just offering another cat without knowing anything about what I was looking for, but I didn't care because I really wanted to adopt May (a Siamese). So I asked when I could schedule the meeting over text. She wasn't responding, so I sent an email. Over email, they told me there was going to be an open house from 10-2pm on Wednesday. So, I planned to go to the open house to meet May. Then, I get a text message and she asked if I could come on Saturday at 11am. I told her that I was told there was an open house on Wednesday, and she said they were all out of the office that day. Weird. I couldn't do Saturday, so she asked me what other date/time worked and I said Friday at 1230 which she agreed to. Come Friday, I ask if we are on and she said she has no assistant to help her. It shouldn't be this hard to adopt a cat. I have spoken to so many rescues, and the ones that actually care are so excited to get people in front of their animals in hopes of sending them to a great home. From the interactions I've had with this rescue, I did not get the best feeling at all. Especially when she was trying to offer a different cat instead of the one I was initially interested in and then telling me that "she needs work." I'm sorry, what kind of rescue tries to plant negativity in someone's head from the very beginning??? I guess I could say she was being transparent, but that's my decision to make if I want to take on a cat that is traumatized NOT HERS! She didn't mention anything good about the cat - I just saw photos on my own and that's why I wanted her. Anyway, you're better off adopting from a much more professional agency or just buying a fur baby from a breeder (which I think is what I'll end up doing anyway). Whatever you do DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE. read more

Dawn and her other 2 amazing workers were so nice and worked super well with me. I adopted one of their puppies and the experience was just amazing. they truly care about their animals and they give you so much to go home with. read more

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Dawn was so incredible. I was looking for a small young dog and so many rescues didn't have them. If they did, so many people were vying for them. I found Dawn on Yelp. She had two up for adoration. My sister and friend went over there to meet one, the other got adopted. She let us stay as long as we needed to get to know him. She did no hard sells which I really appreciated because I had just lost my dog and was nervous about getting another one. I loved the puppy she had and paid for him that same day. She is more reasonable than other rescues. She even held on to him for a few days and arranged to get him neutered (including in the cost along with a rabies shot). She was honest and kind. She even arranged for me to connect with the person that had returned him (due to that person getting 2 from her and realizing it was too much for this retired couple). I am so grateful I found this rescue! My dog is doing great. Please check her rescue out. Oh and the other thing I appreciated was, I didn't have to fill out a 4 page adoption application. She asked important and relevant questions. I'm so appreciative of having found her! read more

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Thank you Dawn for our precious baby Rocky. We saw Rocky on a website. Contacted Dawn and were able to adopt him. He is a three month old Pomeranian full of spunk and energy so healthy and so loving we can't thank you enough for this beautiful addition to our family. read more

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Dawn and all the assistants in the office were so helpful in getting me to see our potential new baby and we adopted her on the spot. They gave me enough info to make an informed decision and a voucher to get her fixed once we spent time together. 6 days later my dog and the new baby have formed a playful bond. Thank you Fur Baby Rescue. We gladly paid the $feea to support dawn and their work in south central. read more

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We adopted the most amazing dog from this rescue and he was extremely healthy and exactly as described. We had a dna test done and he was exactly pug and poodle mixed. A healthy, adorable, smart mix. He is much loved! read more

11.22.2020 I'm well pleased with this place, I saw an adoptable your Chi mix pup and sent Dawn a text, she responded as soon as she could and set up an appointment to interview and and allow the dog to see if he wanted to come home with me (an important step many neglect) , I was lucky and happy that he chose me and after discussing my house & yard, the care necessary to give any animal (again, many have no idea) I was allowed to adopt my little pup and he's quite happy to have a permanent home . My pup came in very good health, all I needs do is take him for the rabies shot, I'm trying to get him in this week . -Nate read more

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These people couldn't be nicer! Dawn has been saving animals for almost 30yrs. She was so open to helping me find a puppy. They really go out of their way to help you and god bless them, the work load and sacrifice for very little profit. I have seen 2 big litters recently that Dawn saved from a horder. She literally brought them back to health, teaching them to drink water and giving them medical treatment for a month before listing them for adoption. I am hoping to get a puppy this spring. I love Dawn, she is a saint in her tireless mission to help animals. And she has the cutest puppies!!! read more

I rescued the smartest, adorable border collie/husky mix rescue from Dawn this October. She was super responsive and overall it was a fast process. I got to meet prior, ask questions, get approvals from apartment, etc. her assistants well very nice and helpful too. He was struggling with his stool (!) before I took him home, and Dawn, feeling her way through vs seeking vet counsel, diagnosed via text with me as it continued, and I felt we wasted weeks where he could have been actually helping him. When I brought him in to an actual Vet, he tested positive for two parasites, one low and one high. He is currently being treated for coccidia and then we will test again in two weeks. I understand anything can happen with rescue pups as they have been through a lot, but one exam / test would have saved a lot of time and money. The high price point includes what other foundations include, standard three rounds of shots, and a voucher for fixing with a partner hospital. It should have included a vet visit (as these dogs might be infected with something without proper diagnosis. someone else commented below that her recent boxer rescue at the place also tested positive for coccidia, same October timeline.) Other than this, he is a happy healthy pup. I would recommend working with a rescue that has a way for you to get medical care/support/ approval should they need. Overall, it could just be bad luck that 1/3 pups are sick. It's been an additional $500+ to treat on top of the rescue fee. read more

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ADOPTING: Make sure to fully get the neutering prices squared out or declined their neutering/spaying coupon and have that money be subtracted from your adoption fee. The rescue and vet that they partnered with are doing some shady pricing and is adding on extra fee for an already expensive $600 adoption fee. Our Story: We adopted a mixed breed puppy for $600, which is extremely pricy considering you can get some pure breed for a little bit more from a reputable breeder. The only thing good is that this price covers his 3 rounds of vaccine and neutering procedure. In their document that they provide, they said that for Spaying/Neutering, they only cover the procedure, and that the post procedure products, which are the cone, pain med, and antibiotic, should only be about $85. When we brought our puppy to the vet and have the procedure done, they initially charged us ~$300 with the voucher included. After arguing with them regarding the price and showing them the Fur Baby document, they reduced it to $163. When looking at the bill, there were a few additional charges that are not the "post-procedure" products. When we confront them about it, they told us that Dawn is aware of the charges, and we should took it up to her instead. When we messaged Dawn about it, she totally dismissed our ask of refunding the ~$78 of extra charge that was incurred for the neutering procedure, saying that it's "between the vet and us" and claiming that we asked for the extra procedures. We did not ask for these and these were added in during the neutering process, so this should fall under the "neutering" portion that they covered. After pointing this out, Dawn just ghosted me and stopped responding. Another thing that was super shady about this is that in the rescue documentation, they said that we can ask for rabies vaccine during the neutering procedure, and that it'd cost $10. When I call and make an appointment with the vet, they told me that it'd be $15 and the price has increased since then. Sure, no problem. We're doing this for convenience, so the extra $5 isn't a big deal. After the neuter and we went to pay the bill, they told me that the vaccine was $20 and that the price has increased. This was only three weeks after I made the appointment. We argued with them and told them that $15 was the price they said on the phone, and they folded instantly. If you're gonna scam, at least get your prices straight. A vet near us is still doing $10 rabies vaccine. Attached is my vet receipt. Green are the pain med, antibiotic, and cone that we're supposed to pay out of pocket. Yellow are the extra charges during the neutering procedure (this is the one I'm asking refund for). Now that I look at it again, one of the charges literally said "rescue" on there lol. The last one is the $15 vaccine that we had to argue the price for. read more

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Fall 2019 Adoption Pros. No crazy application process or waiting period. Not too outrageous adoption fee, inclusive of shots, neuter/spay. And, most importantly, because of this place, I have the BESt dog. Ever. Cons. Dogs go fast. Sometimes hard to reach anyone. Don't rely on their estimates of size or breed. I was told my puppy was a Cairn Terrier/Pug mix who'd be no more than 25 lbs. I did Embark and turned out my little guy was a German Shepard mix coming in at a healthy 40lbs. But, you can't fault them for this stuff because you never know with strays and abandoned pups. Before going, I read reviews about this place possibly being discriminatory and the puppies being sick, which made me worried. But, I can guarantee that neither of things happened for my adoption. I'm Asian and I did not feel in any way discriminated by Dawn or any of her staff. It was a very pleasant adoption experience for me. BTW: My buddy had a brother (Everest). If you're have him, give me a shout so maybe we can unite the brothers. :) read more

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After my senior pug passing away, Dawn at Fur Baby Rescue helped me adopt a sweet pug baby, and slowly my broken heart is healing. I would definitely recommend Fur Baby Rescue! read more

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When we first saw Peanut on adopt-a-pet website, we knew need we needed to meet her. When Dawn brought her to us, we knew she was going to be our fur baby! Dawn was so sweet and we could tell how much she cared for the pets under her care! We are so happy to bring Peanut home and give her a forever home! read more

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After sending emails and texts about a fur baby; finally got a text back with a pre-questionnaire. Here's my honest review: If you run a rescue, wouldn't your other main objective be on top of communication and be responsive to those interested in "adopting" pets you are rescuing? Isn't that the point? After responding to the "pre-screen application" text, and taking time to answer the text, got zero acknowledgement. Went back online on a hunch and the fur baby was interested in, showed he was already adopted off. The niggling feeling here is they ask such personal questions on pre-screen, that it feels invasive you have no idea who on the other side is reading the texts and has access to your personal info/phone. Basically I'm finding out that the "adoption" processes of most rescues like this one have to do more with the really quirky personality of the rescue place and its owners. They want you to jump through hoops like a dog and pony show to see if you're "worthy" of their approval. They are "special" kind of people which can be both good and bad. If you don't have time for all that I suggest go adopt directly from a shelter otherwise, I guess that poor flaky communication from rescue places is exactly why people opt to just go buy from breeders. ** Reality: I could've just bought a fur baby from a breeder but chose to reach out to this rescue, because I believed in adopting from rescues but after this poor experience this place makes me just want to go buy a fur baby because at the end of the day if one really cares (the ones running this rescue) they'd make sure their communication process is prioritized. I'm stating the obvious here. I seriously think most of these rescues are running a racket. Think about it. Get people to "adopt" for a "fee", post all these cute pics of animals all over social media with the idea they work "soo soo" hard tirelessly, so busy all day and night they have no time to communicate, follow up or act professional because they are animal martyrs. Sorry, I meant "saving fur babies". Who wouldn't be like, awww, these people work so hard, here's a donation. Gotta say, it's a good hustle. read more

My boyfriend and I adopted Mr Pockets (formally Gizmo). Easy application process, easy payment transfer and the cost came with all shots administered by Fur Baby & a voucher for the neutering/rabies/microchip from a nearby vet. Love that our puppy was well socialized with other puppies and cats. Couldn't have asked for a better dog! We've had him for 2 months and he's so healthy and happy. Thank you Fur Baby, especially Dawn!! read more

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I adopted my puppy in Dec of 2022, she was 2 months old and was visibly sad but I just thought it was a new environment (didn't think much of it) on our way home she had a cough so I took her to the vet for care right away. She was diagnosed with kennel cough but gradually turned into pneumonia a week later, we did a PCR test to find out she had bordetella and distemper disease. Fast forward two and half months later, we fought for her life to be saved and did everything we could but her body shut down. My sweet little Angel past away at 1:30am from seizures from distemper disease. All in all I was sold a sick puppy from the start, I was given a refund for her but I can't get back the money I spent to save her nor the heartache I've endured. I lost my sweet girl. I would stay away from this place if you were to adopt a puppy/dog. Save yourself the heartache. Sadie this is for you. read more

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5 stars for Fur Baby Rescue!!!! STAFF: A+ PUPPIES of all ages: A++ Everyone here has been so pleasant!! I reached out when I saw a new litter on Petfinder; texted Dawn and by the following morning I was helped by multiple happy staff members to adopt My fur baby, Missy. Since adopting Missy, I've have a few mom moments of panic in which I've reached out to the rescue and received immediate responses from Dawn and other helpful and caring members! I'm very pleased with the support I've received along with knowing all that they do to get the remaining puppies adopted. They are true angels! read more

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We've been searching for a rescued dog in Southern California for weeks. Each time we found something online, we'd go through a vetting process that took a while and end up losing our pick to in order of first served basis with other kennel/rescues. But, we by chance landed on Fur Babies Rescue in web search under PetFinder.com when we found Leah, the little brown princess of Corgi/Chihuahua mix. Dawn Vargas at Fur Babies called back immediately and gave us a greet appointment on the same day, even after business hours. With my proof of address, and other things, we visited that afternoon. Had a nice private discussion to get to know the facility, staff, and all the animals they had. Explained my situation and dwelling, my previous experience with dogs, in detail. And we brought Leah home that day. Dawn was prompt in emailing updates with additional docs on the dog, and a kit for vet recommendation and medical history too. I'd rate this faculty top grades, and I'd recommend them to anyone. They're friendly and keep a neat clean facility. If you're in search of cats and dogs, go take a visit! You might find your perfect pet, just like we did. P.S. we are on day 4 with our new friend, and Leah is adjusting to our home quickly. She's grown very fond of my wife and spend all day cuddling and walking. I get to feed and excercise her too, and quickly becoming very obedient. She's eating well finally too. read more

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My boyfriend and I recently adopted a dog from Dawn at Fur Baby and had a great experience! We found her post about a puppy on petfinder and as soon as I texted, Dawn responded (which is rare, since a lot of posts are old and unrevised). We went down to see her the next day and the puppy was exactly as described and pictured. We were looking for a dog who would get along with our cat and Dawn was able to show us how well the puppy got along with other cats. The adoption process was easy and since then, she's administered the rest of the needed vaccines and given us a voucher for a free spay. Dawn makes sure the animals are going to good homes and that the animals have a good match for their personality. read more

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My friend recommended this rescue and I had a great experience adopting my pup Max! Dawn was really helpful in arranging a meeting and answering any questions I had. I instantly fell in love with the little guy. She had taken care of him and nursed him back to health after having bronchitis. He is well adjusted and so friendly with both people and animals, thanks to her care. Smooth adoption process and can tell she really cares about all the animals she is finding homes for. Thanks Dawn! read more

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I work a lot and desperately needed another kitty for my cat that I've already had. Of course my only day off is Mondays and unfortunately every shelter remotely nearby is closed. I decided to pull up to Fur Baby anyway, not realizing that I needed an appointment, and Dawn was more than helpful to let me in to see what cats she had for adoption. She let me get to know all of the cats upstairs until I decided on my new little angel, Ruby. Dawn is extremely experienced, will go above and beyond to make sure these animals find good homes with loving families, and is super personable. If you plan on visiting the shelter, or would like to meet some of the animals, just send her a text and she gets back to you right away. Thank you Dawn for my new best friend! read more

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I've been calling and texting dawn she doesn't answer the phone or reply we even came to the front of the building and we're told she's only seen with an appointment but she never responds. Disappointed.. read more

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We recently adopted the sweetest little baby. She was quite expensive compared to other pups we've rescued but I assumed you get what you pay for. The first 24 hours we ended up in the vet where she tested positive for Coccidia and Kennel Cough. We got home and immediately brought her to the vet as she had bloody liquid stools. After being checked for a cough and being tested for Parvo, Giardia and fecal tests, she came back positive with Coccidia and her Kennel Cough has gotten very intense despite being on meds the last 3 days. We are hoping it's nothing more serious. I've fostered over 25 puppies for a local rescue and I've never had a sick pup like this. We are not well off financially & I certainly wasn't expecting to drop $1,200 the first 2 days after rescuing what they claimed was a healthy dog, but we'll do what we can to come up with the money to get her well. Needless to say we are disappointed and when we left the woman really drove home the fact that she was non refundable. I hope others have had much better experiences. read more

They were rude and disrespectful I would not recommend anyone to come here did not feel comfortable leaving my baby here and they lied on their website read more

We adopted our wonderful pup Oona (at the time she was called Luna). We love her more than anything, and we're super grateful to have found her :). A couple of things about this rescue, when Oona first came home she had kennel cough, as well as, coccidia paired with some digestive issues. I also noticed that when I first took Oona back to get all of her vaccines, she had some serious anxiety (which makes me question how the pups were treated). She's now happy and healthy thankfully! If you happen to have adopted any of her siblings (I will post a photo of her liter) I'd love to get in touch and potentially reunite all of them! I'd also really like to learn more about their personalities/temperament. -I adopted her Jan 13th, 2018 ( I think all of the puppies were adopted that day) -There were maybe 6 of them total? I can't recall for certain -They're all black/white -I found out via DNA test that Oona's a German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Lab, Husky mix. read more

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We adopted Domino (now Niko) back on Jan 30th & have been meaning to write this to help others: Also, we will want to reach out to see if the other owners of the rest of the liter would possibly want to chat & share experiences. We would love to see how Niko's siblings are doing (size/ personality) - and we can share his DNA results with you :) INFO ON THE LITER: - They were put up for adoption end of January 2018. - There were 3 siblings originally named: Dodger (male), Dory (female), and Dim Sum (male + only sibling with brown coloring). - Please private message me if you adopted one of them ! Here are some info/ tips from my experience: PUPPIES - They are one of the only rescues around the area I know of that have a lot of puppies up for adoption. with their adoption fee being higher, I was kind of worried about the organization being a 'secret puppy mill'. However, my concerns quickly disappeared when they gave me his shelter paperwork from Tulare County. Fees: - Their fees are slightly higher than regular adoptions, and they vary depending ( where they got the dog, what dog it is, your situation, their mood?). For Niko, she drove 6hours+ to Tulare to pick up him and his siblings from a high kill shelter. They also include leash, comb, toys, pee pads, shots, free exam, microchipping, Neuter/spayed etc. So for what I paid ($350), I think it was reasonable. Adoption Tips: - Sign up on PetfFinder, or keep checking their website. Once you see one you like, you should immediately contact them. They respond quicker on text than email and schedule a time to see him/her asap. Its basically first come, first served. When I was scheduled to go in, she originally said another party who was interested in the liter had a 30min earlier appointment than me. However, they ended up being late and I was the first one there. This meant I had 'first dibs". When the other party arrived, They asked me who i was interested in. I was choosing between Niko and his sister. Because of that, they showed the other party the 2 other dogs first. I love that they do that so there aren't any hard feelings if you pick the same puppy etc. - They seem to care about the animals they rescue. I understand they don't do house inspections, and the interview is very brief. I believe this is because they don't have the man power to do this. Its like they chose to help more pets, over making sure each one goes to their perfect home. quantity over quality if that makes sense which i don't see a problem with. Updated Website - They seem to be great at updating the website. once you adopt, they take the dog off their website. This helps because you may get really attached to a pet you see online, and don't realize they have been adopted already. I really appreciate this. - Also, Dawn is pretty good at texting and responding when we had questions. With that said, here are some possible things you may want to consider: illnesses - We didn't realize Niko had minor kennel cough until we took him to his first vet visit. Not a huge deal, and its common from dogs that have been in shelter with a lot of other dogs around. Just be prepared for the possibility of spending some extra money post adoption. We have since gotten pet insurance, and it has helped lower our cost in vet fees. Spray/Neutering - They have a spray/neuter policy where they have to be 'fixed' before you are able to adopt them. While i believe in neutering Niko, I was concerned about neutering him waaay too young. He was estimated to be 6 (vet estimate) - 8 weeks old (rescue estimate). Size + Breed - The liter was said to be a Border Collie Mix. I understand they don't know, and they just estimate through experience. However, we did 2 DNA tests on Niko (Embark and Wisdom Panel), and he has 0% Border Collie. He is also smaller than we expected at 9 months old, he is only 25pounds. With all that said, we love Niko and it doesn't really matter if he is not a Border Collie, nor that he is not 40 pounds. I just wanted to point this out so you know what could happen when you adopt. Once you adopt, I highly highly recommend you sign up for a puppy class so they can socialize before they get all their shots. Also try to desensitize them as soon as possible. You can carry them on a busy street so they can get use to the sights and sounds without accidentally licking any diseases. We also played youtube sounds of sirens, children playing, doorbells, phones etc which I think helped him get desensitized as well. Niko turned out to be such a fun, smart dog. We taught him lots of tricks and commands. If you are interested, you can follow his adventures on his instagram @ExploringwithNiko Anyways, If you want to adopt a puppy, and live in LA, I would recommend checking them out :) read more

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This place is a joke , I didn't even get passed to meeting the dog before the price of the dog struck me . Sounds to me like they only care about funding their establishment , and not the dogs well being 975$!!! is an insane amount to ADOPT a dog , the lady told me times were hard , well with prices like these they will continue to be . You can go directly to a breeder if you want to pay for a dog at this price read more

We rescued our little guy, Bear, from Dawn and we had a great experience. I'm surprised at some of the comments and reviews particularly of those expecting certain breeds or ages. There are no guarantees with a rescue. We've been very lucky, however, and the whole experience was great. The paperwork was all correct and his neutering went well. He's a happy,healthy boy who is play buddies with another of Dawn's rescues, by coincidence. Dawn is super busy and you'll get a response more easily by texting her, rather than calling. read more

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I'm fully aware of the population of puppies that you're talking about because I'm a volunteer at the shelter and currently fostering 3 dogs. All you did was copy and paste the list of dogs that you have. Not once have you posted a picture of where those puppies come from. I follow over 25 non profits. And all their rescues are documented. only twice have I seen them rescue puppies. most abandoned dogs are older. You on the other hand get expensive puppies constantly. You claim to have rescued them. Which makes no sense. If someone had those puppies they would try and make a profit out of them rather then surrender them to a shelter for you to go rescue them. You get them from a breeder. read more

My bf and I stopped by little Tokyo in LA and notice there were dogs and puppy showing! There was an event going on that day and we were lucky to have come across it because that's when we met our little blondie! I have a yellow Labrador so when I first met blondie and her sister snuggling up together- I HAD to bring her home. She was infested with fleas (due to previous owners who couldn't take care of them) so this lovely shelter took care of it plus dewormed her before she was ready to go home. It took about 1 week and we were able to bring her home! All the adoption fees includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, flea treatment, deworming & a vet visit) This is our first experience with a rescue shelter and It was a quick & easy process! Only reason I took off a star because we haven't gotten a response for an available spay date & usually Dawn is very quick with texts. Other than that, if you're looking to adopt..check this place out read more

Fur Baby - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Dawn is the dog mom matchmaker whisperer. If you are considering adopting, please consider Fur Baby. My baby below. read more

Fur Baby - Fur Baby rescue puppy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I adopted my love around Easter 2015. I have to start by saying I took so long to write this review because I absolutely love my dog more than words can express and she is the most perfect pup, in my humble opinion. That being said, Furbaby really pulled the rug out from under my feet during the adoption process. My boyfriend and I (mostly I) were really wanting a dog and had done a little reseach and decided to check out their location. When I met my Mila (then Gracie) she was 3 lbs and they told me she was a mini poodle mix and probably would get to be 7 lbs full grown. I don't mind so much that their analysis of her was completely wrong (she's 21 lbs and is a corgi/ terrier mix) but that they lied about pricing. I met my Mila and signed the papers that day to adopt, and they told me it would cost $250 (and that came with a spay voucher, microchip, a vet visit, and her initial shots) and she'd be ready to go home with me in a week. Everything about that was fair, so we went home and began prepapring our home for our little one, with beds and toys and such, and went back a week later with a name ready and everything-- I must note that I was already completely attached to my pup before I got to pick her up. When we picked her up the following Saturday, they told me it would cost $450. Wait, what? $200 more for what? I asked why and they told me that's what the cost was. I reminded them that they quoted me $250, and the staff just shrugged. What am I going to do in that moment, not adopt the dog in my arms I'm already in love with? Of course not, so I paid it and moved on. When I went to Ladera Pet Clinic (their connected vet where the voucher was valid) I met other owners who had adopted from furbaby as well. I asked if they had been misquoted too, and both owners said yes, but they loved their dogs and just paid the difference. I love my dog, she is perfect and was healthy. Furbaby definitely united me with the best dog I could ask for, but their business practices aren't good, nor do they have the nicest customer service. Two years later, my dog is as wonderful as ever, but I won't be going back or recommending my friends to use them, and I haven't. read more

Fur Baby - My Mila at 3 lbs and 3 months vs 21 lbs and 2 years old - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We adopted our puppy from this rescue 5 months ago. The lady who ran the rescue said he was a full bred Australian shepherd, and that it would be more expensive. We did not care that "according to her" he was full bred (HE IS NOT). We fell in love with him. We paid our fee and were instructed to reach out should we need help because vets are expensive, and they may be able to help. Shortly after we brought Toby (our name for him) home, he began to act different, and started puking. I texted, called, and emailed (with no response) we contacted our emergency vet, and took him in. By the time they answered my wife's calls and strong worded text messages we told them he was being seen at the vet already. They told us we should have taken him in to their place instead. The vet said Toby was having stomach issues because the food he was receiving (provided and recommended by the rescue) was not appropriate for his young age. We informed this to the rescue, and they tried telling us different. Shortly after that incident Toby began feeling sick again, we took him in to our vet and found out he had Parvo. (This was verified by a second vet). We contacted the rescue, to inform them (we thought they would appreciate it) they suggested that the Vets were wrong. Needless to say, my wife and I chose to try and save our life our little boys. We did the treatments, and glad to say he made it. But we never heard back from the "rescue"... even though the adoption came with shots and neutering, we have chosen to pay for those ourselves, and cut all ties with this place. Sad to say, Fur baby rescue did not seem to care much about this little guy. It appears the word rescue has different meanings to some. The only thing that came out of the experience, is we have our little guy at home. read more

We had such a wonderful experience getting our puppy here. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. There was a sense that these people really love animals. I didn't find the fee high at all, they spayed, microchipped and gave her shots. Not only that, they drive up to Northern California to rescue a lot of these animals. Thank you Dawn and Fur Baby Rescue! read more