These folks are a rescue where the dog comes first. They work hard to make sure the pet and the people are a good match. We worked with Sandra a few years back, even though we did NOT get a dog, we have nothing but positive praise. A few things that might help you have a 5 star experience rather than a single star. (1) Home Visit. They come to your home and met with you. They check out the environment for the pet and answer any questions. In our case, she pointed out a break in the fence where the dog could get out. (While not an issue for an older dog, it was a concern for a more energetic dog.) (2) Adoption Fee. This was $250 a few years back and covered quite a bit. This pays for the the dog to be fixed, chipped and receive all their shots. It includes a medical and dental assessment by a veterinarian so you know the dog's overall health. (You are notified if the dog has any additional medical conditions that may require more $$). If there is money left after all that they told us they often have the dog groomed. What you do NOT pay for: transport of the dogs or food/costs before the dog is adopted. (3) Refund. If the dog for any reason is not a good fit, and the dog is returned within 7 days - they offer to refund the adoption fee. (4) Cheap. If the cost of the adoption is too expensive, maybe consider holding off adopting an animal for now. Pet ownership has other ongoing costs that add up - regular vet visits, booster shots, food, pet deposits (for renters), etc. These folks are amazing and do this for the dogs, cause they are not doing it for the money or to be a punching bag for strangers. They donate a tremendous amount of their own time, money and energy to make good matches. In our case, we got as far as the home visit. While our older rescue dog was super sweet to people, we learned she was too aggressive towards other dogs. Our rescue has since passed and when our hearts mend, our first call will be to the folks at Haven Dog Rescue. read more

My husband & I recently were looking to adopt a dog. We found one with this organization. We are in the midst of getting acquainted. They are allowing us a trial period to see if we're a good fit before we finalize adoption. They have been on line & on track from the get go. Very supportive, & helpful. Very careful of prospective parents. They care much about their wards. They are all volunteers. There's no shelter. However everything is done like at a shelter. They are spayed/nurtured, micro chipped , shots up to date etc. We are very pleased we found them. They even brought our little Wiley to us about 45 minutes away! They want to be sure the animals have a proper yard & normal home. We think they're terrific!! So glad we found them & our Wiley. Rates are less than others, too. I think. I know some are much more. If you're looking I'd go to them first. Sincerely, family in K. L. , Ca. read more

We adopted a poodle mix from Haven and it was a great experience all the way around. Sandra brought the dog to our home to see how he would fit in with our dogs and home and yard and how he would interact with us. This gave us the opportunity to meet him and spend some time with him before deciding whether to adopt him. Sandra also gave us a week to see how things went before making the adoption legal. The dog has fit right in with our family and is a wonderful companion. Haven saw the great potential in this dog and took him in and took care of his painful and costly medical condition so that he is now a happy and healthy companion. Thank you Haven for all you do for animals by giving them a chance to live up to their full potential. read more

Haven Dog Rescue is the Best!! I was lucky enough to find Ham in January of 20, he has 3 other big Fur Friends at home now to keep him company and he is a wonderful addition to our pack. Linda and her colleagues work tirelessly often spending their own money and countless hours working for the Dogs that EVERYBODY else has given up on, or discarded like a pair of shoes they just don't want anymore!! If you want to have your faith restored in humans- contact the terrific folks at Haven!! Rescue Dogs have ALL the best qualities we love in our fellow man and NONE of the bad!! 1 can NEVER go wrong when getting a Rescue Doggy!!! Thank You Curt Minnard, Carmichael read more

This rescue cares so much for its animals! They work closely to get to know each dog so they can find the right match for you to adopt, using their own time and resources which makes them such a great rescue! Sandra is such a pleasure to work with, you can tell she really cares about the forever homes for these dogs!! She is very knowledgeable and has great advice for each dog in her care!! I highly recommend this rescue and it's great group of helpers that have such big hearts for these fur babies. They save so many dogs from being put down or just really bad situations and deserve more than the 5 stars I can give!!! read more

This is my favorite dog rescue. We have adopted dogs from the shelters and a few other rescues in Northern California, before but never received such assistance as with Haven Dog Rescue. Sandra and the other volunteers are very knowledgeable and are adept at helping to make the very best match possible. The other thing that helps is knowing the volunteers are there for you in case there is a behavioral issue that arises. We feel like family with Dog Haven Rescue, so though it's been many years since we adopted our sweet girl Foxy, we know we have friends for life with our pet and the volunteers. read more

We adopted 2 pups from Haven Dog Rescue and fostered 4 rescues for them. They are caring, loving people who want only to give good homes to pups that have been abandoned. One of our pups was 1 of 12 living in a hoarder's house who developed dementia. Haven Dog Rescue found forever homes for all 12 pups. Our other pup was found roaming the streets of Roseville by the SPCA who was going to put her down as they read her smile as aggression but not Haven Dog Rescue. They fell in love with her, saved her and she's been smiling ever since. They are wonderful people who we loved working with. read more

Adopted our Bella one year ago. She had been abandoned and neglected and suffered many health problems. Sandy and Linda spent months working with vets and dentist to bring her back to health. They do that always before offering an animal for adoption. After adoption. Haven offers much support, including watching your pet while you're on vacation, putting you in touch with their trainer, and countless other ways. We are so happy with our fur baby, and we always recommend Haven to those who need to rehome a pet. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Haven to adopt a sweet boxer mix for my parents. It's clear that Sandra's first priority is placing her dogs in the right situations. She is methodical with her adoption process, often insisting on site visits to make sure her dogs are adopted by responsible families. Her dogs receive proper medical treatment and training while in her care and she is knowledgeable about the temperament of each and every one. I highly recommend Haven! read more

This organization is a godsend. What they do for dogs is nothing short of miraculous. We adopted Golden and couldn't be happier. When I think of the hard work Sandra and Jaimi put in to rehabilitating him after his trauma and shelter experience I want to cry. He's so sweet, well-adjusted, loving. You wouldn't know he went through what he did if you didn't see his story on the FB page. Haven Dog Rescue is full of heroes for these pups. read more

We adopted our first dog, Opie from Haven 3 years ago. They were so thorough and put so much into making sure these rescued dogs get placed in good homes. After a year, we brought home Lucy. They have both made our family complete and we are so thankful to Haven for rescuing these precious babies and for all that they give to provide a better life for dogs who otherwise have no hope. Please consider Haven if you are looking to adopt! read more

Wonderful place to meet your new dog! All dogs are kept in foster homes so the foster family knows the dogs personally. Every effort is made to place each dog into a home that matches the dogs personality. Check the available dogs on line at Haven dog rescue.com. You and the dog get a trial period to see how it works out. A dog adopted from this rescue opens up a space for another dog to be rescued! read more

We've received two dogs from Haven Dog Rescue. They do a wonderful job of making sure the right dog is going home with you. Our first experience we went there looking at one particular dog and Sandra knew that Opie would be a better fit after seeing our personalities. She couldn't have been more spot on. Opie and now Lucy are a part of our family and we are so thankful for Haven Dog Rescue. read more

We just adopted from Haven Dog Rescue and could not be more impressed. They're very dedicated to the animals and want them to be in the right home. Our little chihuahua got loose the day we adopted him, and Haven immediately enlisted volunteers to help find him. It was amazing and above and beyond. Luckily we found him safe! Highly recommend. Eternal thanks to everyone there. read more

Local rescue making an effort to rehab dogs on the red list. They take the scared dogs that need time to adjust to life and learn to trust people again from the local shelters. They are a small but devoted bunch who understand that we can make a difference by offering a dog a second chance. Who rescued who is a question that can be answered by talking to these volunteers. read more

I adopted little Pepper (formerly Bandit) from Haven Dog Rescue and am very happy with the efforts by Sandra to bring him to me, give me some time to get to know him and follow up after the adoption process. I would recommend Haven Dog Rescue to anyone looking for that special dog to become a new family member of your household! Thank you so much to Haven and Sandra! read more

We adopted a dog from Haven a few months back and he has been a blessing. We were originally going to foster him but my son fell in love with him and he now has a permanent home with us. Haven was very patient with us through our transition from foster parents to adoptive parents. Haven truly cares about finding good families for their rescue dogs. read more

We had such a wonderful experience meeting Sandra last November and adopting our sons new doggie- Sweet Lilah. We felt Sandra answered all our questions/concerns and she did a thorough assessment of our home and making sure Lilah would be a good fit for our family. Can't thank you enough, Sandra! read more

These wonderful people rescue dogs from animal shelters that are having a hard time adjusting. They give them love and a place to become the best dog they can be. If you are looking for a forever friend, you should consider Haven Dog Rescue. read more