Underdog was incredible. The whole process, from start to finish, felt incredibly considerate and…read morecaring. In our case, we have two kids, and really wanted to make sure the dog was a good match before we introduced them. That model isn't a great fit for shelters where they (understandably) want the whole family to meet the dog, and won't place a hold to let grownups prescreen first. Not so with Underdog! We completed our initial form, had an email exchange, and then a video call, just grownups. There was no rush, and absolutely no pressure - such a wonderful difference from what we'd experienced elsewhere. Once we felt like this was a good fit, we included the kids. Our foster was incredible. She was responsive, caring, kind, and compassionate, and it totally opened our eyes to how this process can go when it is handled so skillfully. Moreover, she gave us a fabulous download of information, all super actionable and helpful. We came home with healthy, realistic expectations, and tons of tools and resources to get us started. All this is to say, thanks to Underdog, we got connected with our pup - and our family is completely in love.

Underdog needs to improve with communication,follow through,they gave me a timeline on when they…read more would contact me about a pet I applied for and gave me no response on pet availability.I felt disappointed about not being able to adopt the pet I wanted.I applied fifteen days ago and heard nothing.This rescue is only about how much they can profit on their so called rescues,don't waste your time contacting them.

I would never recommend this animal care shelter to anyone with a sick dog. My dog was suffering…read morefrom parvo and was dying. When they came to pick him up, the way they handled and treated him was cold, careless, and completely lacking compassion. He was treated like he was nothing, not like a living animal that was loved and suffering. After I left my review, the owner replied trying to justify their actions. That response felt more like an attempt to protect their reputation than to take responsibility or show genuine concern. Please don't be fooled by businesses replying to negative reviews -- that is part of their job. Based on my experience, do not call these people if your dog is sick. You will be deeply disappointed. I want nothing to do with this company, and I strongly suggest others look elsewhere for help. God bless.

The Latino guy working the front desk is literally SOOOOOOOOOOOOO RUDE I found a dog in stockton…read morewhile visiting mom for the 4th of July and nobody wanted to keep it because my mom has a cane corso at the house and he's not friendly. So I brought it home with me and I came to animal control looking for resources to help me find the owners just to be berated and humiliated by the guy at the front desk he told me why would I take the dog and kept telling he he was refusing to take the dog when I literally NEVER asked him to take her I just wanted help guess I did the wrong thing by helping a lost dog on the 4th of July.

We recently adopted Astro, aka Apollo at Rocket mobile adoption. The support staff is amazing. They…read morehelped made the transition for Astro to our home as easy as possible. The staff is very friendly and even assigned an advocate to Astro. If we have any questions or concerns, we contact his advocate and they've been quick to response. Rocket is a non profit that is operated efficiently

A little more than a year after our pup Buddy left us, we decided to get a new friend for our other…read moredog. My wife insisted we rescue a dog in need of a family. Rocket Dog's adoption process is fairly simple. While it costs a bit of money, the money pays for initial shots and neuter/spay. They ensure the dog will be in good health and has been taken care of while waiting their turn. Our rescue Lola was approx five years old and was found wandering the streets. Lucky for us she came already potty trained and knew how to play fetch. That was a bonus! As is the case with some chihuahuas, It took some time before she 100 percent trusted us, probably longer than normal. But with some time and a lot of patience she has turned out to be a wonderful addition to our family. There are opportunities to foster dogs if you're so inclined and they can always use more volunteers. They have morning and evening shifts and you can also volunteer at their community adoption clinics. It's been known to happen that a volunteer adopts a dog. I think it happens a lot! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers! And thank you of course, to the founder. She makes it all happen!

I emailed this business to find out about a certain dog. I never received a response back. I'm…read moresorry it didn't work out. I'm sure they stay busy but it was disappointing to not be able to have any questions answered. In the end we decided to look elsewhere. Also of interest- I think the dog I wanted to meet was still over seas and maybe that's why they didn't respond? So just be aware if you see a dog on their web site it may not yet be imported. So maybe one star isn't fair? Either way a quick email or note would have been appreciated. That said I'm grateful anyone takes the time the rescue a dog. We've have had a successful overseas adoption in the past & was considering it again (the group we used before doesn't seem to be rescuing currently).

Took a chance on adopting Raili from Taiwan. We had submitted a request for her on pet finder. Mary…read moreand the association reached out to us. Let us know of some medical work she had & provided plenty of video, photos and a live whatsapp meeting to show us raili and guarantee her health and disposition. We were smitten, said yes, and picked her up a month later at SFO. These dogs are not easy, but a year later it has been the best decision we've ever made. Raili has gone from shy and reserved to a goofy confident dog. the formosan breed is very fight or flight so it is important to give them time to adjust, but also make them face challenges and overcome their fear. Adopt a doggie gave us referals to Brent Cooper (cooperhaus training). and we worked with him for a short while to help with training and confidence building. These dogs are work, but if you have the time it will absolutely work out.

I finally visited Muttville last Friday!!! I've had it bookmarked for awhile now since I first…read morelearn about it from a random TikTok video. Parking was difficult. I circled around the several streets until I found a spot that a car just left about two blocks away. The staff are all very welcoming and check-in on the people. There were 3 areas which were separated with the gates. I visited two of them- the main one and one of the smaller ones. I saw many very sweet and cute senior doggies. I spotted a black and white dog in the other area so I went over there. I was so happy that there was a black and white Shih Tzu there. She looks like a doppleganger of my beloved Mokibaby. It was such a lovely time for me to just pet the doggies and spend some time with them. One of them kept whining, and I went over to her to pet her. She calmed down and even wanted belly rubs. So sweet! I definitely want to come back again and again to visit the senior doggies! :) I can't have another dog right now, but when I do, I'm going to adopt one one day!

Muttville is an amazing organization in San Francisco!…read more Whether you're looking to adopt, want to volunteer, or just want to cuddle, this place is perfect for you. These senior babies are so well taken care of and loved by those who work here and by those who visit. Absolutely love their mission and impact on the community!

Joy found us through A Better Chance Rescue--and we're so grateful she did…read more From the start, ABC's team was thoughtful and thorough about fit, answering questions quickly and keeping us updated. Joy had been living with an amazing foster family in Taiwan who clearly invested time and love. She arrived knowing sit and stay, comfortable with people, children, and ready to bond. That foundation made our first weeks smooth and joyful (pun intended). As a parent, I appreciate how Tina knew what's best for the dog and the family. The foster model and careful matching really show. Joy is gentle, eager to learn, and an instant best friend for our household. My daughter Olivia was asked to add her own words: "We found a perfect dog because of ABC. The fosters taught Joy so well with sit and stay! If someone is looking for a forever dog I definitely recommend ABC!! They put the dog in a foster family so they can know what it's like to have a family. The fosters teach regular English commands like sit & stay (they are awesome at that!). ABC is awesome!!" Thank you, Tina @ ABC, for the love and structure you pour into rescue. You didn't just place a dog; you helped build a family. -- Matthew & Olivia (and Joy!)

Can't say enough good things about ABC Animal Rescue. My family and I recently brought home our…read morewonderful dog Hachi, and every step felt right. The folks there really know their stuff--they asked us all about our home life to ensure it'd be perfect for him. Hachi arrived healthy, vaccinated, and ready to roll. He took to our home instantly, plays fetch like a pro, and settles down without a fuss at night. They're not just rescuing dogs; they're carefully matching them with loving families like ours. Big thanks--you've changed our lives for the better and literally saved our new pup's life!

We adopted a 2 year old kitty from Hopalong at Woodland Pet in Bon Air Center. We had just recently…read moresaid goodbye to our beloved cat who was 20 years old and had been the best companion for us. We weren't looking to get a new kitty so soon, but Dharma was in the back of the store and she was very sweet. They let us play with her and our dog was with us, so we took turns being near Dharma and allowing our dog (who loves our cats) to see her from a distance. All went well. We learned that she had been in the store for a while and had a rough life before she was taken to the shelter. Fast forward to today--she cuddles with my husband who has been very ill and she is his best friend. She learned how to win over the resident cat (with lots of time and some help), and she and our Husky and best friends. She's earned the nickname Drama because she's very good at getting into mischief. The support information from Hopalong was useful. We've had cats our entire lives and still each cat is unique. Having resources at hand is great! The people at Woodland Pet were very helpful in vetting us to make certain that we would be a good, safe home for Dharma and that she would be happy with us. They sent us home with supplies and toys. Because of their continued interest, our dog and I go back to show them photos of Drama earning her nickname.

What a great experience with Marin Humane + Hopalong. My partner and I lost our pug earlier this…read moreyear in January. We adopted her from the shelter when she was two and she lived all the way to fifteen. She was everything to us. After she passed, we waited a while before feeling ready to adopt again. In the meantime, I followed a ton of Bay Area rescue groups on Instagram and checked the Petfinder app regularly. We knew we were drawn to flat-faced breeds, but the most important thing was finding a dog that could get along with our two cats. We actually found a Frenchie through another rescue and even went to meet him at an adoption event. Unfortunately, his foster parent said he didn't do well with other dogs and probably not with cats either. That was a dealbreaker for us. About a month later, during the week of July 4, I came across Sally Sitwell (now renamed Winnie) on Petfinder. Her profile mentioned that she was good with cats, and she sounded perfect for us. I applied right away but didn't hear back for a few days, so I was worried she might have already been adopted. But I totally understood since it was a holiday week and I'm sure they received a ton of applications. Eventually, I got an email from Ruthie, a volunteer, to schedule a 1:1 phone interview. She was really warm and easy to talk to. She explained that she usually handles phone interviews for people interested in brachycephalic breeds since she has experience with them. I shared our story about our late pug and everything we went through with her including surgeries, seizures, and IVDD, and Ruthie could tell we were familiar with the breed's needs. She planned to coordinate a meeting with us, the dog, and the foster parent, but she was going to be out of town. So she looped in Alex from Hopalong and Francesca, the foster mom, so we could set something up directly. We coordinated a visit to meet Winnie at Hopalong in Oakland. I really appreciated how flexible and communicative everyone was. It felt like everyone genuinely wanted the best for this dog. When I first met Francesca and Winnie, I lit up. Winnie was even more adorable in person and so much smaller than I expected. Francesca was such a kind person. She already had a Frenchie and cats, so you could tell she really loves animals. She walked us through all of Winnie's little quirks and her daily routine. A few minutes later my partner arrived and I ran out to get him. I told him right away, "You're going to love her, she's so adorable." The moment he walked in and saw her, he was smiling ear to ear. We ended up spending about 30 minutes with Francesca, chatting and also sharing more about ourselves so she'd feel reassured that Winnie would be going to a loving home. Toward the end of our visit, Alex, the program manager, came out to meet us. She was super bubbly and also a Frenchie owner. We let her know we were all in and wanted to move forward with the adoption. We asked if we could pick Winnie up the next day since we had a bunch of supplies being delivered like her crate, food, and bowls. Francesca was so accommodating and let us come to her house the next day to get her. The whole experience was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. There were no awkward moments and we felt supported from start to finish. I would recommend this rescue to anyone. Now Winnie is completely spoiled. We originally planned to have her sleep in her crate but that lasted exactly one night. She's now in the bed with us. She's been to the dog park, joined us on restaurant patios, come to work with me, and even had a few spa days. After hearing about her rough start to life, being used for breeding and then dropped off at the Hayward animal shelter, we knew we wanted to give her the best life possible. She is truly the sweetest, most loving dog we could have asked for. We're so grateful to everyone at Marin Humane + Hopalong for bringing her into our lives.

We got Cassie, the love of our life -- a rescue cat all the way from Kazakstan; all thanks to SEN…read moreFoundation Animal Rescue. The visitation and adoption process was straightforward and Galina was generously kind and helpful throughout the process.

We appreciate that compare to shelter animals their animals has been fostered in home environment…read moreallowing them to open up their true personalities that allows them to do better matching, you can ask all questions you have from foster parents. We knew what cat we were looking for and they set us up for success. I've had friends adopt from this rescue as well and would recommend them to anyone.