Hello, My dog, who is now resting in a better place, and is in other reviews for grooming places etc.... Ava. I believe I should have written Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue and asked to be a foster mother temporarily instead of jumping the gun. They were helpful when I met them at PetSmart off College in Oceanside, CA on Sunday when they have rerecurring adoption events outside. It is a great starting set up and their accommodations intertwined with PetSmart really made me feel as though I was going off on the right foot with a new puppy pal, who I named Bella. She is approx. 4 months old and she was a stray in Mexico, from what I was told, and I did not take into consideration whether I would be the one to be able to mother my two children and take her to her training because she really is worth it. She is amazing, adorable, LOVING! dog. She wanted my love every single day whether I was stressed or not she managed to do better than I did some days. I really feel as though I let her down by not being able to keep her because I was able to get her to walk around outside without trying to run up inside the Condo right away, which she did try to do for the first few days. Everyone interested in going to the humane society should know there is a difference between a stray dog that is found in North County or San Diego County for a day walking around or two, versus a dog who has had to fend for themselves from such a young and early age. Fuzzy Feet really helps these dogs and I can see that they give them the best they can and that is so much more than most places or a humane society who I can see putting them down because in the past they had put down a dog of mine who was 9 months old that had gotten out for less than 24 hours and they had already quarantined my animal and told me to pay for it or they have to put them down. Rescues like Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue I really appreciate, and they also are once again like I said, linked with PetSmart in the sense that they will give you tons of coupons for free doggie day care day, free one on one training, free vet exam at participating Banfield, and tons of coupons within the store. My heart was empty after losing my dog of 14 years and I realized this was not the answer, but I do advocate for this rescue and what they are doing. I wish that they will provide seeking dog adopters with medication lists that the dog is on and that way you do not have to find out the hard way in your home that they have worms. lol. Puppys get them a lot and I realize this, granted my dog I had before never had them, but she also was never a starving stray and I know they are doing an excellent job. Here are some pictures of Bella in the car, and in the home just relaxing and being better behaved than my dog was for 14 years in the car, and she was twice as small. I did not want a full refund as it was not part of the contract but that is what they gave me. I appreciate that but I also wanted to donate to them more things I have, and I did not feel as though they were interested. Dogs from Mexico can have anxiety issues and whine for no reason and lead to chewing etc., more so than an average puppy. Bella is worth it if I did not have my work from home and Motherhood, I would have been able to do all the things she needed. She is an amazing, adorable, and a sweetheart and I pray for and her and all the dogs there with FFDR and I hope that they get adopted soon but I can say this dog Bella she responded to her name after a couple days she ate when it was time and then left it and she relaxed in the car. Thank you again FFDR. My only ask or constructive comment(s) would be to please get them tagged (it is also $15.00/fifteen dollars right now for chipping your dog at SDHS) and to take them established to a vet in San Diego County instead of over the border, and make sure that if they are on a deworming schedule I would have liked to know. Also, the paperwork had her beginnings of regular vaccinations except for the Rabies vaccine even though she was from Mexico and a stray and was living with other rescues and to help the adopter not have those fees and be able to take them to training right away without having to worry about the chipping and rabies vaccine. Bella was retreated twice in my home as well as I was concerned about her spaying job since I could not take her to the same vet as the one she was spayed at, I would not have been able to use the PetSmart coupon for free Banfield Exam and establishment of care without having to pay for the Rabies and Chipping later on, but her blue scars from it were raised and worrisome. read more

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Friendly people. Went to their event, chose a pet and they actually delivered the dog to our home in Santa Monica from Newport Beach,

The Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue is indeed open and hosting adoption events at the Petsmart near Aero Drive / Murphy Canyon frequently (usually Saturdays from around 10/11am to 1pm). I took my puppy to her forever home thanks to Fuzzy Feet. What I love about this organization is each dog is fostered with love and care in a home before adoption. My pup was up to date on her vaccines, had been spayed, did not have any issues when I took her to the vet, and was able to socialize with pets and people thanks to the personal care she received before coming to me. I also love that the organization not only rescues dogs but provides services back to the community. The volunteers are friendly, caring and passionate for each dog, very informative, and the application asks a good detail of questions to get to know about you and be the best match. I would HIGHLY recommend adopting here. I was also given helpful tips as a dog owner, that the Humane Society offers microchipping and some vaccines at a reasonable cost to keep adopted dogs on-track and healthy once you take them home. The Fuzzy Feet site is always updated with current rescue dogs in need of a home. read more

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I write this with much trepidation. I think the rescuers mean well but I have to do what I think is best for the dogs. In my opinion, the rescuers don't know how to solve behavior issues in dogs and don't know how to prevent them either. I adopted a Chihuahua from them in 2013. She was my heart. She had a congenital birth defect and so she hopped on her back legs. No veterinarian said it could be dangerous so I did nothing about it. In the last year of her life, she became violently ill. The leg shriveled and turned red. She was hospitalized and when the doctor realized she had a birth defect, advised me that she ought to be put down so she didn't get blood clots and suffer. Two months later, I found a nine-month old Labrador retriever puppy at Fuzzy Feet. She was blind and I was willing to adopt her because I have a lot of experience in dog behavior. I volunteered with animal control in Carlsbad for 15 years, received two "Thankful Paw" awards and was asked by the regional director to evaluate dogs brought to San Diego after Hurricane Katrina. The puppy was medium-sized and pretty. She would have been a great dog if someone hadn't screwed her up. Apparently, at four-months, the rescuers realized that she was blind and thought it wise to leave her in the yard with other dogs. When I arrived to see it, there were fighting scars on her face and down her neck. Usually, dogs like this cannot be saved but I was willing to try. If the scars had been visible in the photo on the website, I wouldn't have bothered. She was barking and growling wildly. The rescuer blamed it on loud kids in the neighborhood. People noticed that she bonded to me rather fast which is to be expected. She barked and growled at everything -- trash cans, flags, people walking by us on the street. She was overly vocal and explosive when someone walked by our house. My eighty-pound pit bull tried to play with her and she seemed receptive. She even tried giving him her toy, which he ignored. Then she sprang across the porch and grabbed him by the throat. She got up on top of him growling. He was terrified. Fourteen-years-old and the first time I have ever since him scared. He turned his back on her and she lurked around him. I later found him digging a hole under the fence, trying to escape. The next day, I found her sleeping in his bed with him. Very unpredictable behavior. She and I went to Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. It was Memorial Day and there were a lot of people there. She growled at everybody so I put her in the car and we traveled the back roads. She rested in the passenger seat and seemed content. Later that afternoon, my friend came and we went to Costco for hot dogs and pizza. We were in the front seat and the dog was in the back. He gave the dog a couple of pieces of hot dog. About five minutes later, she stiffened and got in his face. I called her off but she showed her teeth. He got out of the car and walked her around the parking lot for a few minutes. He was nothing but nice to her. We were in my bedroom. He spread out her blanket on the floor and she growled at him. He then sat in a chair, I was sitting on the bed, and the dog was on the blanket. She came over to him, seeking affection. He pet her head and talked to her. She did this twice and then five minutes later, sprang across the bedroom and bit him on the arm, drawing blood. She was growling and I shoved her into the kennel. I was afraid to have her in my house. This was Sunday and Monday was Memorial Day. I tried calling the rescuers but didn't get them right away. I didn't want to have to take my dog out of the kennel again so I called Animal Control. In the meantime, a rescuer called me and told me I don't know anything about dogs. She said I hadn't given the animal enough time. She kept telling me the dog would be put to sleep if I let the dog go to animal control. I told her she was welcome to pick it up at the shelter but she didn't do it. Her husband then called and said the same thing -- that I didn't no what I was doing. When I didn't back down, he asked me to let him know what ultimately happened. I got a call the next day from someone at animal control. She asked about the specifics of the situation. Apparently, the dog was still there and the behaviorist was going to test it. The rescuers were going to be called and would be given the opportunity to pick it up. My guess is that at the rescue, the dog had to fight for everything and didn't want anyone near her resources or me. This should not have happened and based on what I have seen now and previously, I do not believe this rescue should be in business. read more

I've been involved in volunteer work at local animal shelters and dog rescue for more than twelve years. Whenever I've tried to foster animals through rescue, the people have driven me insane. One lady brought a Cocker Spaniel for me to foster late at night. The next morning, I realized that the dog had rotting flesh all over his back end that stunk up my house. I was sent to a vet near the border and the visit was paid for, however, the lady refused to pay for the meds. She said she had them on hand and would bring them to my house. She never came and my daughter and I ended up eating our meals on the porch in the rainy weather because the smell in the house was so bad. She considered me a trouble maker because I kept calling her for the meds, and "black listed" me in the industry. Needless to say, I didn't foster for a rescue again until I met Jim and Susie from Fuzzy Feet. The dog I fostered had kennel cough which is typical with dogs that are kept together. Shelters deal with it on a consistent basis. Jim and Susie got me the medicine right away and the dog is fine. I even decided to adopt her. They put their money where their mouth is and back you up as a foster mom all of the way. They make sure that I have enough food to feed the dogs and it is one of the few--the only, actually--dog rescue that I trust. Jim and Susie are very dedicated to the animals and it is a nice thing to see when so many people sell animals out at every opportunity. read more

My husband and I saw Fuzzy Feet Rescue three weeks ago outside a local pet supply store. We locked eyes on one adorable beagle/doxie mix puppy and knew we had to bring her home. Jim and Sue were very informative about what to do in the event the pup became ill, but she has been the picture of health! I actually expected her to have kennel cough as it is very common in dogs that are in groups, but she did not. We had the best experience adopting our little Shelby from Fuzzy Feet. I have adopted from other rescues over the last several years, but based on this adoption, I will definitely contact Fuzz Feet first if we decide to add another pet. Shelby is the perfect addition to our family and adjusted so easily to our home and other dog. Thank you so much Jim & Sue. Keep up the great work helping all those great dogs find homes! read more

This rescue actually picked up the phone when I called unlike the 5 others I tried to reach out to. Hence - the two stars. I told them I had a 9 month old puppy that was given to me as an owner surrender from a friend and was told: "That's not a puppy that's a dog." He then said they are full and can only post the dog on their website. Well gee, thanks. I can do the same. read more

We adopted again and we are so happy. This is our 2nd dog from Fuzzy Fur Feet Rescue. He gets along great with Roxy. They cuddle together and its so sweet to see. read more

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This rescue group saved my life by immediately posted pictures of my dogs where they got homes right away to some wonderful folks so I'm totally thrilled. They continually were in contact with me trying to help so I highly recommend this group they are all awesome!!!! read more

I've been working with FFDR for over a year and a half now and have had a really good experience. I fostered a bunch of dogs with them before I finally gave in and adopted Tootsie. I still volunteer at the adoption events most weekends. They have plenty of puppies and a lot of great adult dogs. I'm tempted to take another one home every week. read more

This is the strangest encounter with a rescue I've ever dealt with. We met them outside a pet store and was interested in an older pup. We wanted to make arrangements for our dog to meet and the people in charge (Jim?) insisted that was impossible, if we wanted the dog ($175) we had to buy and take on the spot. They don't do a home check, proof of home ownership, landlord approval or any preliminary info. They only care about collecting the money and not where the dog will end up. We left there feeling like it's a puppy mill disguised as a rescue group. read more

Bailey was put to rest Sunday May 17, 2015. Distemper. She was supposed to have been vaccinated in February for this. We had her a month and the last 10 days she was sick and came down with distemper. Fuzzy Feet offered to refund the adoption fee but we have not heard back from them. If Fuzzy Feet would have been honest and said they did not vaccinate her we could have paid to have her vaccinated at our vet. this poor little six month old died when it could have been prevented. We made her comfortable for the time we had her. read more

I adopted my dog from them a year ago. The first week I had her she was vomiting and had a growth on her back. I emailed Fuzzy Feet and they responded right away with the contact information for their vet. I brought my dog in, the vet checked her out, gave me medicine for her, and drained whatever it was on her back. I didn't have to pay for anything. The guy from FF emailed me to check on her and assured me I could bring her back to the vet if she continued to vomit or the growth came back. I was impressed with how FF responded to the situation and I couldn't be happier with my dog. read more

It's been two years and a half since I adopted from Fuzzy Feet and I can only say great things about Jim and his team. I always go to Petsmart in Murphy Canyon to get stuff for my dog, and one of those times I came across the puppies. Immediately one white malty-poo started jumping and looking for attention, she was lovely and playful. We decided to try a couple of weeks as foster "parents" and see how my dog would get along with her. During that time the malty-poo got sick and needed a minor surgery. When I contacted Jim he was very attentive giving me the instructions to take her to their vet and they cover all the expenses from the surgery and medicines. She finally got better and after taking care of the for about 5 week I decided and adopted her. She is now part of our family and we wouldn't change anything about her. Thanks Fuzzy Feet!! Keep up the good work you do because every dog should have a family. read more

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Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue is truly doing the work of angels on Earth! They make it easy to check out your new dog and even encourage you to take them home as a "foster pet" on a weekly basis to make sure that you have a good match if you don't feel that you are ready to adopt on the spot. The dogs are spayed/neutered and ready to go. The paper work is clear and they walk you right through it. I was so happy to find my darling miniture poodle without having to go to the pound or the Humane Society. read more

I got my baby 2 1/2 years ago. She's a special dog with so much love. I' m glad that Fuzzy Feet Volunteers dedicate their lives to give dogs a second chance. Thank you read more

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Adopted a special needs dog from them because we could tell they weren't giving her the medical attention she needed. They couldn't tell us her breed. They said her leg had been paralyzed since birth (so she always carried it up but it spasms every 3 seconds). They said they spasms were her "hiccuping" and she just needed water. They said they had the leg checked and that nothing could be done medically. They said her teeth were brown due to a medicine she had been given. We new that was all BS so we adopted her and took her to our vet. They even claimed they had her since birth and she was 9mo when we got her. ***Our vet said her teeth and bone in her leg had been deformed due to having distemper as a puppy but surviving it and that she still had feeling in her leg that was causing her pain and nerve damage causing the spasms. They're looking into either surgery to reconnect the nerves or to amputate (either they said was a better option then keeping a leg that causes her pain 24/7). She also has patella displacement in both bag legs that will require surgery as well. We are so glad we stopped in and saved her from this so called "rescue". read more

I'm going to be the stereotypical unhappy reviewer and say that if it were possible to give zero stars, I wholeheartedly would. I adopted my dog outside of the PetSmart on Murphy Canyon Road back in September. She was a little shy at the event, but honestly, most dogs there were. When conversing with the volunteers, all of a sudden several of them began insistently asking me how many children I had, repeatedly. When I told them I had none, the subject was completely dropped without explanation. I thought it was a bit weird at the time, but figured hey, this was a reputable business, right? WRONG. About a month after adopting her - plenty of time to get attached, of course - I had guests over. As you'd expect, I was shocked to see my dog growling and snapping at my guests, a trait that Fuzzy Feet NEVER told me about. Fuzzy Feet was contacted (via email) about this. I was told that at the event they "explicitly told me" my dog has behavioral problems and that I just must have been too emotional during the time of adoption to pay attention to what they said. Thankfully, I have a good memory. I responded, telling them exactly what they did - and did not - tell me about her, after which Fuzzy Feet changed their tune and decided that they "could have done a better job conveying her behavioral issues" to me (except earlier they were soo convinced they had been explicit with me). Given that they admitted they knew she had behavioral issues, her online profile was a blatant lie for anyone else who was interested in her. It claimed that she was good with adults, good with dogs, and good with children. Clearly, she was NOT good with adults (according to Fuzzy Feet, they meant she was good with adults she knows; how anyone is supposed to know that without explanation on their site beats me). On top of that, she is horrible with children; she does not like them AT ALL. Which explains why they were so adamant about asking about my child situation, yet her profile says otherwise. On top of this, my contact with Fuzzy Feet after discovering her issues was less than stellar: I was treated condescendingly, rudely, and as though the entire situation was MY fault. I feel like these words are not strong enough to convey they betrayal I feel by this company, but I DO NOT RECOMMEND dealing with this untrustworthy company, ever. read more

I adopted to wonderful puppies last month, and could not be happier. The service was fantastic. I showed up late to the adoption, but they waited for my son to arrive, 15 minutes past closing. Due to their kindness i was able to adopt my two wonderful, happy puppies. Thank you very much for your kindness and my precious puppies read more

I adopted my dog becca from fuzzy feet. about a month after I noticed she had a strange bump around where she got spayed. I took her to one of fuzzy feet's vets and they took care of the charge to get her fixed! read more

My husband and I adopted an under-socialized but non-aggressive very large older Airedale Terrier Mix we named Onslow from the SD Oceanside Humane Society. After almost a year of very slow improvement in his happiness, we decided to seek out a social butterfly to be his companion. Because he'd had nearly a lifetime of bad treatment, I kind of felt it was our duty to make it up to him as much as possible. I happened to come across Fuzzy Feet while surfing local rescues online. The Humane Society was fine but adopting from other Rescues helps them help even more abused and neglected dogs. We liked the fact this rescue's volunteers basically dedicate their lives to rescuing dogs in Baja and locally plus show up weekend after weekend to find them homes. I felt that the very least we could do is see if we can give one of them a home. So we dropped by their weekend Petsmart event without our dog, but weren't able to find one that we ourselves clicked with. I continued to web surf but my goal was to find a Fuzzy Feet dog. Finally there was a fostered one who seemed perfect. Of course when I asked to meet her, the foster family realized how perfect she was and decided to keep her. Jim suggested I drop by his home and he pulled out Miss Social Butterfly herself, Lydia, a small Pit Bull Mix. Well, I have to admit I wasn't keen on any semblance of a Pit Bull. It was evening and she didn't look like much even in the dark. But my big, lanky 75-lb bashful boy seemed rather smitten. For him, that was kind of like seeing someone wake up out of a coma. Jim, with an expression of suppressed excitement on his face like he knew something I didn't, offered to let me take her home and bring her back if it didn't work out. So I called my husband hoping he'd say No in our joint decision-making on who to add to our household. I talked Lydia down as much as I could with Jim standing right there, but my usually perceptive husband surprised me with a Why not, let's give little Miss Not Particularly Pretty Even For a Pit Bull a try. Sorry, but I'm not a fan of Pit Bull looks at the best of times, nothing to do with their erroneous reputation these days. But Lydia had literally come out of the yard's gate in a straight beeline to me, jumped up, showered me with affection and clearly asked Where's your car, come on, let's go! So I knew that once she was in my car, who was I kidding, it was a done deal. After a short walk so Onslow could become even more enamored with her even though she pretty much ignored him, she jumped in the front seat of the car as if she loves car rides. I later learned she hates cars and throws up almost every time even after I give her dramamine. As I drove off with my hand on the stick shift lever of my manual car, she rested her chin on my forearm and kept it there while gazing up at me adoringly despite all my gear shifting. I groaned in resignation. I got her home, turned on the house lights and was unsurprised to find she was even less pretty under full lighting. It's been 3 years now and Miss Daisy, formerly Lydia of Tijuana, gets as much adoration everyday from her humans and Onslow as she gives out which is a huge amount. I have to admit that not only Onlsow is much happier since we got her but so are my husband and me. Ironic and unexpected. Plus I now adore Pit Bulls! I just sent Fuzzy Feet our annual tax-deductible donation as thanks for bringing us Daisy and doing what they do every single day. read more

My husband and I recently adopted a dog from Fuzzy Feet. At first they were very nice and let us foster the dog over night to make sure that the new dog and our dog got along. Well, once we got the dog home she started coughing and I knew the cough and told my husband she had kennel cough, my dog had already been exposed to her before she started coughing. So, we went back to the adoption event the next day and the owner provided us with antibiotics for the dog and we adopted her. Well, within the two-week trial period she ended up with some sort of boil on her head. So, we brought her back to them and told them we cannot afford to take care of a sick dog and we were not happy that they sold us a sick dog. When we adopted her we were informed of a two-week trial period and if we decided we did not want or could not keep the dog we could return her for a 50% refund. We returned her within our two-week trial and the owner was rude about it. I was very upset because I was very sad we had to return her in the first place and this man just made me feel even worse about it. I would recommend really making sure the dog is healthy before bringing it home, especially if you have other dogs at home. I don't want to say never rescue a dog from them because I love dogs and their dogs deserve love too. But please, just make sure you ensure that the dog you are rescuing is healthy. read more