I don't know if this is allowed but I wanted to share my heartbreaking experience of trying to…read moreadopt a bonded pair through this local non-profit here in town. For the past month, I've been exchanging communication with Purebred Plus Cat Rescue over a bonded pair of kitties I had seen on the Adopt a Pet website. It's been nearly 10 years since I had a bonded pair of cats and these two were a perfect match for me. I reached out late June and the foster parent and I had a good exchange. I prepared my home to welcome the boys, including spending several hundred dollars on a chewy order based on recommended items, including getting permission from the homeowner and property management company, including requesting an emotional support animal (ESA) letter for the boys through an online agency, including having my references verified, essentially jumping through all the hoops for the past month, all for the foster parent to move forward with another applicant immediately after I missed my appointment. The foster parent was unwilling to accommodate rescheduling of the meet and greet after making many attempts to communicate with her via email, text and voicemail. I'm writing this as a warning for others considering adoption from this nonprofit based on the cruel and swift decision-making to deny my application after a month of determination on my part for what should have been an easy adoption. I've tried reaching out to other volunteers within the nonprofit for assistance and remedy on this matter but don't know what to do at this point. But if you're considering adopting from this local non-profit, I recommend trying a shelter or another one instead based on my personal experience.

I don't understand the negative reviews for Purebreds Plus, I've adopted two cats (Rocky…read more(originally named Marco) and Gino) from this agency and while the adoption process was lengthy, it was straight forward. The rescue and adoption process is about finding the right match for adopters with the cat's well-being as a priority. Regarding failure to disclose existing health issues like FIV, from what I've seen, the health issues have always been clearly stated on the website, back as far as I can remember dealing with this agency, so about 2009. Some of the reviewers mention not getting the cat they wanted. Honestly, it's about what's best for the animal, and not all cats (like a Savannah or Bengal) are the right fit for everyone. Some exotic breeds of cats are for more experienced owners, preferably those with previous experience with the breed; the vetting process is in place for a reason. Savannah cats, for example, are highly energetic, athletic cats that need mental and physical stimulation, they are also escape artists. So if you have kids who may leave the door open, or you aren't willing to have active play time with the cat, then a Savannah is not the right cat for your family. That said, we adopted Rocky in 2009, as a companion to Smokey. We drove to Santa Cruz and spoke with Harriet. After describing our existing cat (a grumpy Maine Coon who is a bully) and the home situation (multiple generation household), Harriet chose Rocky for us, which was THE absolute best fit. Rocky was an older Rag Doll, who was calm and patient, but also would correct Smokey if he got out of line. (hey, cats need to learn manners just like anyone else). When Rocky passed a few years ago, we adopted Gino, a Maine Coon Mix. And similar to the first experience, the process was much the same. In all, yes, there will be the occasional negative experience, but I would adopt from Purebreds plus rescue again when we are looking for another cat to adopt. Please keep in mind, Purebreds Plus is run by volunteers, it's not cheap to foster, feed, and care for these animals, and they made it through a pandemic. And then they have to weed through applications and interviews, which is time consuming and emotionally draining, even in the best of circumstances.

Highly recommend YCAS for doggie adoptions. My parents have adopted their baby here in 2016, my…read moreclose friends adopted their baby here in 2019, and now my partner and I have added a second baby to our family from here, as of last month. Their customer service is outstanding. They engage on Facebook & their friends of YCAS website is easy to navigate. I will admit I reached out to other shelters simultaneously for meet and greets, and I will tell you they were all soooo difficult. YCAS made it so easy for us! I filled out an inquiry form and someone got back to me same day. They were flexible with my schedule as my boyfriend couldn't get the time off work and we had to push out our meet & greet to Saturday (called on a Monday). The staff were very helpful there and introduced us to another dog in addition to the one we came to see. They know dog people when they see them, and trusted that our dog would be comfortable/safe meeting our new potential dog. All went well! The checkout/adoption process is easy. The staff at the front desk are knowledgeable and helpful. We couldn't believe the adoption fee was such a great deal, we definitely donated more. We are just about a month out of adopting and it has been such a smooth transition. Thank you YCAS!

Stop by check out the animals. Everybody needs a loving creature to have with them. They let you…read morehold them walk them around to make sure that it meets your needs. You can also bring your own pet to make sure they get along as well so stop by with courteous service and get your little friendly creatures here.

So many beautiful dogs and so many times going to try for a particular one... but perseverance paid…read moreoff... but not like I thought... I met Royal as she was returning from Doggie Day Out... her volunteer couldn't keep going on about what a good girl she was... I had been trying for a dog 25-30 lbs but all it took was a kiss and the rest is history... I named her Hannah and she comes to Hannah banana... 37 lbs and it's all love... she and my other dogs have their relationship worked out... I truly belie she's the one I was supposed to take home... sweetest pit bull ever... Thanks Front Street from Jack and I... forever grateful for the work you do

I love this place i do rescue and they have worked with me on fsrel cats and spay nuter I just…read moreadopted a puppy who I love dearly they made the adoption easy simple and fast I will recommen Adoption any day

My husband and I recently adopted a dog from CASF, and were so pleased with our experience! First,…read morethey were very responsive and got back to us within a day or two of filling out our adoption application. They were also were responsive via email when I asked a few questions prior to our adoption appointment. The shelter is kept very clean - the dogs really have a great place to stay there while they wait to find their forever homes! The staff are also very knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions about animal behavior and introducing a puppy to an adult dog. I also called back a few days later with a question, and my call was returned by the wonderful woman who coordinated our adoption within a couple of hours. Overall, I highly recommend this shelter - they know what they are doing, their adoption fee is reasonable (we paid $300 for our first dog at a different shelter, CASF only asks for $200), they are clearly excellent at what they do, and they do it because they love to do it, and that shows. We are confident that if any issues arose with our new puppy we could reach out to them and they would be of assistance. Please adopt, don't shop, and consider adopting from CASF!

Great place to interact with kittens and adult cats to find the perfect one who chooses you for…read morefurever!

7/9/2023: Deanna and I, went to Champy's Catfe and loved the atmosphere of the place. The…read moreemployees were very helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. We came for the thrifty clothes and found some treasures. We really loved visiting with the cats and petting them. The employee who oversees the cats was very personable and friendly. We loved this place!

Fosters And Paws is everything anyone could want in a rescue: compassionate, organized, and…read morecompletely dedicated to their animals. Their adoption process is smooth, transparent, and focused on making sure each pet is placed in the right home for a true forever match. They do amazing adoptions--thoughtful matching, great communication, and it's obvious the animals are genuinely loved and well cared for in foster homes. Fosters And Paws goes above and beyond to support both the pets and the adopters, and the care they put into every placement really shows. Highly, highly recommended!

This place operates way more like a puppy-mill resale business than a real rescue. They pushed a…read moredog on us that they claimed was a sweet, easy companion, but what we actually got was a high-drive, reactive dog that needed hours of structure and training every single day. None of that was disclosed. And we have a cat who's lived here peacefully for years, the dog they gave us immediately showed unsafe behaviour toward him biting his neck and ears and not releasing all this as a 9 week old puppy supposedly. When we brought the dog back, the woman there was rude, dismissive, and tried to blame us for not "introducing them right," even though we followed their instructions. The attitude was the exact same as a backyard breeder, take the money, dump the dog on you, refuse to take responsibility, and then guilt-trip you when reality doesn't match what they sold. We lost $500, stressed our home, and risked our cat's safety because they couldn't be honest about what kind of dog they were placing. It felt nothing like rescue work, more like flipping dogs and hiding behind rescue language as apparent when the founder shows up to collect a dog in a brand new 90,000$ Audi. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE, JUST ASK THEM FOR PROOF OF WHERE THESE PUPPIES COME FROM.

This is the cleanest and most organized animal shelter I have seen in a minute. I love animals but…read moreI was honestly shocked by the lack of smell haha They offer treats in the hallway to give the dogs! A good place to find a new furry friend.

4.5 stars! I didn't…read morereally ever visit this place until I was at the yummy Popcorn Store last year, walked by & seen an ad taped on the window that advertised doggy-day-outs (visits and hangouts with dogs for 15 minutes of longer) or doggie sleepovers. Answering that sign was my foot in the door to the shelter and how I started to visit the cats & dogs, take the orientation/volunteer classes, do doggy day outs, sleepovers & adoptions here at the shelter. I've even dropped off blankets, towels, hand towels for donations, just walked around to visit & give treats to happy, sitting doggies, to hang out with cats, and also for a sad reason-to quarantine my beloved doggie due to a biting incident. I'd highly recommend this shelter to fill your heart-to lend a hand, volunteer, and share your love with these unhoused animals by walking them around the block, taking them for a hike, a Pup-Cup at Starbucks, to the park, or to even foster the cats, dogs, or other furry creatures. The first animal we fostered here was a Boxer mix named Josh Hartnett. He was so full of energy, excitement. He was the star in his own show and our family was just his supporting cast. The surprising & amazing thing the shelter did, was the immense support we got while fostering Josh. The shelter provided all the toys, the kennel, dog food, leash, dog bowls, pretty much everything you would need to take care of a dog in your own home. Any time I had a question or concern, I could text them & they were timely to answer & meet all my needs & concerns. I remember one time Josh quickly chewed up all the toys they gave us. Concerned with his stress or even him chewing up our belongings, I asked the shelter for more chew toys. They put some in a bag for us & left it outside for easy pick up since I had to come by after hours (they close at 6pm). I liked that they are responsible for their animals reproduction and even had an established appointment for Josh to be neutered which I knew about via email. After 2 weeks of fostering Josh in our home, he went to get neutered. I kept track of him when he went to another dog foster parent, then eventually when he found his fur-ever home. Sadly, we didn't get to see him after we fostered him, but the best part was seeing him be loved & cared for on the Facebook Foster thread by other amazing foster parents then his eventual adoption. The shelter does really well to help the public be aware of the energy, social needs, cat/dog friendliness, housetraining needs, a potential owner would like to know before adoption. Green paw means pretty laid back, orange paw is in the middle, purple paw is high. There's signs above the crates that specify their approximate age & breed. While a potential adopter walks around they're welcome to grab a paper bowl & fill it with treats & treat them as long as the dogs are quiet, and sitting. Adopters are also welcome to hang out in a room or in the play area with a dog they'd like to get to know more. There's also a whole cat/kitten section and a nice room to hang out with them. I've even seen other little creatures available like hamsters, guinea pigs & turtles there etc. Here's the link to adoptable dogs: https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter Here's the link to adoptable cats: https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter Here's the link to adoptable animals, not a cat or dog (I see a bunny & a turtle currently): https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter I love that they have barn/working cats too. Adoption fees range from $10-$150. Minus a star because they don't seem to have enough staff/helpers anytime I've been there so often times I have to wait. Good luck & hope you find an animal you can love, foster and hang out with!

Hello to the entire team at SPCA. I wanted to convey my deepest thanks to Paulina & Mia at Intake…read more If it weren't for both of them, a sweet girl named Pretty Baby would not have been alive today. I'm so very thankful to them both for giving this girl a chance to be treated at the facility. I would also like to thank DVM Michelle Meyer. God bless her heart, for doing everything possible for this girl. I will be forever grateful to Ms. Meyer for giving this baby, a chance at life. To know, what love and care is. Pretty Baby will be loved and cared for. She will be spoiled rotten. And its all thanks to the caring team at Sac SPCA. Thank you for not being too quick to make decision on euthanasia on this girl. Thank you for trying She is eating, drinking, using her litter box without any issues. Thank you so very much, Ms Meyer! With lots of blessings, Pretty Baby and her caretaker

Naturally, death is inevitable, and as time goes, your beloved baby gets older, I'm so glad to be…read moreable to leave a review on how phenomenal this place is for end of life care. I can say they truly cared for my doggo and the process, it changed my perspective on most SPCA's. I've never felt more grateful to have let my doggo experience her last breath in the hands of these people. These people genuinely care about people's pets.