Woman was VERY VERY rude, I submitted an application to adopt a cat and she decided to lecture me…read moreon my dogs, because of them is not spayed YET. She did not even tell me from the beginning that the cat was going to get adopted the next day. She also said "Please educate your parents" as if they don't know what they are doing. We have done extensive research before we decided to get pets and give them the best care we can. This was like a slap to the face, I would give 0 stars if possible.

I have nothing but good things to say about Marin Cat Connection. I was in a difficult position…read moretrying to find homes for cats that for no fault of their own were in need of new forever homes and there was little time to accomplish this, kitten season was just around the corner. I researched many no kill shelters in two counties and they all had friendly, well meaning staff. Then I found, Marin Cat Connection. Ms. Allen was an absolute God send. She went well beyond what anyone would ever expect from a rescue in trying to help me. I looked at reviews on Yelp, and yes, saw some that weren't as positive as others but what those reviews were showing me was this is someone who has very high standards, like I do. I knew she was the person I wanted to contact. She literally bent over backward trying to find first a foster for the remaining cat, then finally a magnificent, permanent home. It didn't happen overnight but she diligently kept at it, until a fantastic home was found. Ann has a very strong love for cats, that's clear to see, shes been doing rescue and adoption for over 30 years I believe, and I for one went with her organization over all the others because of her high standards. She puts the cats first, over anything else, even at the risk of possibly offending people sometimes, (I know not intentionally), which is what I wanted in a cat rescue. I'm not thin skinned and don't easily get offended especially when I know someone is willing to work their butt off to find cats safe and happy homes. Finding good homes for animals isn't easy folks, I know I used to do it. I would say to those who thought her rude just realize she's looking out for the cats and wants what's best for them, and please don't take things too personally, what she's doing is damn hard work. I think the world of Ann Allen and this organization, she helped me tremendously and is an extremely devoted animal (cat) person. I was very lucky to find her and I think Marin county is very lucky to have her too.

I could never understand places that could watch cats. It seems to go against their demeanor…read more My friend has been bringing all her cats here from the beginning of their opening saying how unique it was- that was the last time I visited, and I am so surprised how well it has been tweaked to perfection with A/C/air etc. but especially at this place! I know another place in San Rafael that had like some giant room with all the cats, which sounded chaotic to me. People would say, "oh it works out" or "you just need to have that kind of social cat." My cat is chill but doesn't care for the interloping neighbor cats -so wasn't sure how this would work out. She gets so upset with a visitng cat coming face to face with her in our windows. This place has little suites of different sizes for each cat or groups of cats from the same family and you can get video updates on your cat, plus extras if you so choose; like If you want to FaceTime your cat daily etc. This was my first time going and I was in a pinch, really needed a place for my cat to stay so we had to try it, it was slow going at the beginning, first video was all dark cause she was in her carrier hunkered down, but the final kitty email we got on the day of pick up our cat was out of her carrier taking pets and sweet talking although also kind of growling and hissing, ultimately kind of came around which was pretty amazing. I realize cats are not wanting change, certain cats, especially probably mine, but I was impressed to see the progress from her on that last day. Definitely worth a try it if you are in a pinch with a very picky cat. My cat is up at the crack of dawn, climbing trees and loves the garden and watching the wildlife fly in and out of the garden and sleeping in different window sill etc. comes in late. I do feel like next time she could get to the top of the perch of her suite next time and realize it is another version of her climbing tree. The staff totally understands the personality of cats, what they want and don't want, they are the boss and they are just so sweet to them and understanding. It goes a long way and takes very special talent to do this job great which they do .

It is immensely unfortunate that I have to write this review. This was my second time boarding my…read morecat here, and it will be my last. In early May 2026, I boarded my cat for 11 days, and what should have been a routine stay turned into an extremely distressing experience. My cat has pre-existing kidney and heart disease and was on a strict prescription of 1ml of amlodipine daily. KCS notes that their staff has experience administering medication, yet despite my providing both written instructions and the original labeled prescription bottle with the dosage and instructions clearly marked, staff administered 1.9ml daily for 9 of the 11 days of his stay - nearly double the prescribed dose. When I picked my cat up and took him home, I noticed he felt unusually light, so I weighed him and confirmed he had lost nearly 1 pound, dropping from 14.14 lbs to 13.51 lbs. He also had little to no appetite when we got home. When unpacking his belongings, I discovered that the brand new bottle of amlodipine I had just ordered was already half empty. That's when my gut told me something was wrong and I took him to the ER vet immediately. My instincts were confirmed. I reached out to question KCS who later acknowledged that the error originated from a typo on their boarding form, and that staff failed to cross-check both my written instructions and the dosage on the prescription bottle itself. This medication error resulted in emergency veterinary bills including blood pressure assessments, ultrasounds, and senior blood panels to assess the damage caused by the overdose. To their credit, KCS apologized and agreed to reimburse the veterinary costs and refund his stay, which I do appreciate. However, paying for the consequences does not address the root cause. This facility must ensure their staff is properly trained and that clear safety protocols are in place for medication administration - for the sake of every pet in their care.

Amazing organization of loving people that really care about and understand these dogs. The woman…read morewho was fostering the dog I adopted had many German Shepherds of her own over the years, and had fostered somewhere around 200 dogs in her life. She really knew what she was talking about. The organization does have a really solid vetting and interview process before you can even meet the dogs. They really do their best to not only find good people, but to inform and educate and to match the right dog with the right adopter. What's even more amazing is the follow up and team support you get after adoption. I'm o happy I found this rescue.

Endlessly wonderful things can be said about Bay Area German Shepherd Dog Rescue. They care deeply…read moreabout their animals, clearly work hard to ensure that fosters are well equipped, thoughtfully screen potential adopters, and have great dogs. We are so grateful for our little Maela, who was one of 6 puppies (plus mama!) found behind a church.

She's at Alto Tib Vet Clinic in Mill Valley / Tiburon…read more SO AWESOME! She loves and likes her job, and still cares during the worst days of chaos or drama. She's kind, loving, patient, and has the best bedside manner! She really likes and loves your pet, and it means she isn't going to BS you, and help makes options and treatments clear, easy to understand, with a multitude of levels of treatments, etc for whatever fits your animal, you, your budget, best. She's not rushed, impatient or dismissive, which happens so often. Think of it this way: I felt compelled to find a random Vet's name on Yelp and give her a review! That should speak volumes. Alto Tib Vet are amazing, and Sarah is just one example of it.

We've been taking our pets to Alto Tiburon for the last couple of years, and have been happy with…read morethe sophisticated and sensitive care our dogs and cats have been given by all the veterinarians. Two years ago we had to put my favorite lab to sleep, and I agonized over the decision, given that he still wagged his tail and ate with enthusiasm, despite needing me to help him stand long enough to relieve himself. The vet told me her own rule of thumb for her pets was when the effort to do what made their lives happy exhausted them, it was time. Relieved, I realized our darling 12-year-old dog had reached that point, and I knew what was best for him. Then this week I had to take in our cat due to urinary problems. I was sure all he needed was an antibiotic, but Dr. Powers explained it was important to figure out first if the problem was bacterial, and that sometimes this behavior was not indicative of an infection. Good advice! Turned out it wasn't a urinary infection, but due to his having a high white blood cell count, he ended up needing the antibiotic. All of this took place over the New Year's holiday. Dr. Powers called me personally twice, and arranged to have someone come in New Year's Day to check the urine culture! After 40 years of pet ownership, and many veterinarians, I'm happy to say Alto Tiburon is an excellent choice for veterinary care.

The doctor and his staff are welcoming, warm, and knowledgeable. I love taking my cats here, and I…read moretrust them implicitly. I moved here from across the country, and so many vets out here are super expensive. The ‍Cat Clinic ‍ is very reasonable. One thing to know is that they do not take appointments, it's kind of a drop in situation. So make certain that you arrive at least an hour before closing.

Today we have to take little Keesa to Dr. David because her time to cross the rainbow bridge has…read morearrived. It's a sad day for us, but a very good day for Keesa after her 18 years of love and affection. I wouldn't trust anyone else with this but David.

We were in a pinch in finding a good quality cat sitter. And then we stumbled upon Purrrisma Cat…read moreBoarding. We decided to give them a try. We completed their application process and placed our cat in their care for about a week. Everything went well. We got updates on our cat with pictures, videos and texts, while we were out of town! It was amazing! They took great care of our cat. You should give them a try!

Purrrisima Cat Boarding is absolutely fantastic! We boarded our three cats--Sebastian, Junior, and…read morePeeshe--with Jamila, and they were truly in the best hands. Jamila is caring, communicative, and clearly loves what she does. The space is clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed for cats. Even our shy cat, Peeshe, felt comfortable and cared for. We were able to enjoy our time away knowing our fur family was safe and loved. Highly recommend Purrrisima to any cat parent looking for peace of mind!

We have been so fortunate to adopt not one, but two amazing puppies from Mighty Mutts! Amanda and…read moreher team rescues dogs out of the goodness of their hearts-they are NOT in it for the money. Amanda is very responsive, and is also "tuned in" to the dogs, their dispositions, what would make a good home, etc. I read a less than positive review about the application process, and it is obvious that whoever wrote it had limited experience with the process of adopting a rescue. It can be time consuming, competitive, and requires diligence. When it comes to Might Mutts, they are reviewing every application, setting up appointments, and dedicating a TON of time to making sure these precious dogs get to the right homes. It is very honorable-and I would recommend them and their organization to anyone.

My boyfriend and I looked around for a couple months in hopes of finding the perfect puppy for us…read moreand our 5 year old lab. I was becoming slightly discouraged just before I came across a puppy on their website. I got in contact with the rescue organizer, Amanda, and can't say enough good things about her and the people working with this rescue. They were all insanely kind, helpful, and had a genuine love for dogs. (I was surprised by how some other rescues treat their dogs) The whole process was a dream and our new baby is AMAZING. It's only been one day, but we are already obsessed with her. I can't thank Might Mutts enough for the hard work they do and for saving our sweet babe. Thank you SO much, Y'all rock!

Silvia has been caring for our cats for six years while we traveled. In 2020, one of my cats was…read morediagnosed with chronic kidney failure. The ER doc said prepare for the cat to die "within days or weeks." Well, thanks to Silvia's care, it is two months later and he's still going and comfy. His kidney readings are less than half of what they were in the ER, thanks to daily fluid therapy. Although I teched at a vet clinic 35 years ago, I would not have been able to administer the daily subcutaneous fluids myself. Silvia's years of vet tech experience help her administer fluids, shots and meds in a way where the cat doesn't even know it is happening. She's great with trimming kitty nails too. She's a great person to boot.

Silvia is amazing at what she does and extremely reliable (she has a key to my home). She truly…read moretakes care of your pets and loves them as if they are her own. Any time I have needed her, even last minute, she has accommodated me. What also makes Silvia stand out is that she has a nursing background, as well as working in a vet's office for years. When my cat was sick she had a lot of great information and advice for me and put me in touch with a wonderful vet. She always has great advice for my dog too, which is very reassuring to the anxiety you feel when a member of your family is having trouble. Call her - you will see what everyone is talking about.