We attended the PAWS AND CLAUS event at the shelter. My family has been adopting our animals from…read morethe Antioch shelter for years. We have always had a wonderful experience. This was our first time attending this event. We absolutely loved that they had each family go in one at a time into the private space so that the animals could feel safe and less distracted. Not only at the shelter take pictures, but they had no problem with me setting up my tripod and camera. Andrea, Santa, and the other amazing worker (sorry I didn't remember your name) not only set up such an amazing backdrop, but also did such an incredible job helping the animals to focus and do their best. My dog Truman is a super picky dog when it comes to treats and they happen to have the one brand that he likes to eat. They really thought of everything!

I adopted a bonded pair of young female cats in May 2025. One of the best things I've ever done…read moreshortly after the death of my wife and last remaining previous cat. One of the best things I've ever done. Previous owner had brought them back twice (????).Staff was friendly and helpful.Had to wait while older girl recovered from spaying. All Good.

There is nothing here but a waterpark! Tried to find the…read moreshelter place but it seems almost every shelter i find are closed for independence day!

This organization is as good as it gets as far as pet adoption organizations is concerned. I've…read moreworked with them twice through adopting our family's two furry friends: Katie (a sassy but so adorable feline) and Wyatt (not your typical yappy Chihuahua). If you're looking for cats, go to Pet Food Express at Slatten Ranch on Saturdays from 12-3. or Pittsburg Petsmart on Sundays from 12-3. They have different kinds of cats and kittens with different shapes and colors just waiting to be loved. After a short screening application, your new friend is yours! Cats and kittens have an adoption fee of $100. If you're looking for dogs, they don't bring them on site. Instead, they're all at a foster house in Brentwood. Man, I've never seen so many dogs in one place! Small and big dogs alike! You can tell they're well taken cared of at Joy's house. Usually you can just sit there, observe all their personalities, and pick from there. I'm sure one will steal your heart like my Wyatt has. Dogs and puppies adoption fees range from $125-$300, depending on age, special needs, purity of breed, etc. Email joysdogs@gmail.com or call 925 473-4642 to make an appt. And if for any reason you find that you and your new furry friend aren't working out, you can bring him/her back to the organization free of charge within a month after adoption. Their available pets can be seen here online: http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?&shelterid=CA338&preview=1

Did it again. Got another rescue from Love and Second Chances and couldn't be happier. They…read morereally care about finding the right home for their doggos. Love them!

We had an amazing experience working with Love & Second Chances to adopt our Mei! Melody answered…read moreall our questions and our flight volunteer was so kind. We are so happy with Mei in our lives and I highly recommend this rescue.

Im still waiting to hear from them regarding adopting a Golden but they definitely do their…read morehomework vetting adoptive parents. I totally respect that. My granddog is a 14 + year golden and he is precious. I had a 13 year lab that I loved dearly and am ready for the love of a new dog..

PLEASE READ!! We used to breed Golden Retrievers and had one litter of puppies. This lady came and…read morebought 4 puppies from us, telling us they were for herself and her friends. She purchased them with full AKC registration. After buying them, she turned around and posted them as "rescue puppies" and claimed they came from a puppy mill, which is completely false. We only had one litter and our two adult Golden Retrievers. Our dogs were always well cared for, regularly seen by a vet, and up to date on all vaccinations. She also resold the puppies for much more than what she paid us. We just want people to be aware of this before doing business with her. From our experience, she buys puppies and resells them for profit while misrepresenting where they came from.

About a month ago, I went to Joybound People & Pets to adopt a kitten, and I had such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the whole process. I was looking for a baby kitten, and thankfully I found exactly the little cat I was hoping for. The adoption process was easy and smooth, and you can really tell how much the staff cares about the animals. The cats are very well treated, and the conditions they are kept in are excellent. Everything was clean, organized, and the animals looked healthy, happy, and loved. Thank you to everyone at Joybound People & Pets for all the care and dedication you give to these animals. I truly recommend this adoption center!

My best friend lost her mom to cancer a few weeks ago. My friend lives out of state- so I have been…read moreassisting her locally. Her mom adopted the sweetest chihuahua from Arf back in 2021, the fur baby went blind about a year ago. So we were really concerned about how she would settle in a new environment, and we're trying to rehome the dog I went to Joybound a few weeks ago to ask if there was any chance they take back their animals in these circumstances. The woman at the welcome desk was so helpful explaining yes they do. She walked me thru the process to fill out the forms online They got back to my friend promptly to setup an appointment for a behavior assessment and vet evaluation. We had our appointment yesterday at 2. We arrived a half hour early so we wouldn't be rushed , and to help Lily stay as calm as possible. Everyone we encountered was delightful and so kind. No judgements- Lily came alive with tail wags and enthusiasm to be back at such a supportive rescue group. She was just basking in the attention and love. She passed her behavior test with flying colors. We were told she most likely will be going to a foster home first for a few weeks before she's available for adoption. We were told we can follow her online with her name, and see when she becomes available and she won't be on the website anymore once she finds her next loving home. Thank you Joybound for standing behind your animals and supporting families We also did not have to pay a surrender fee. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy complementary coffee or tea, also offered a box of tissues We were already pulling out of the parking lot before our scheduled appointment time Can't think you enough for your kindness all around this hard experience

I had such a wonderful experience adopting from Valley Humane Society! The entire process was…read morequick, smooth, and stress free, which made such a big difference. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported. Emily and Shelby were especially amazing. They were both so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. They took the time to answer all of my questions, made sure I felt confident, and really showed how much they care about the animals and the adopters. You can tell the staff truly prioritize the well being of the pets and want to match them with the right homes. Everything was organized, transparent, and efficient. I am so in love with my puppy and SO GREATFUL that I chose to adopt from here!! I highly recommend Valley Humane Society to anyone looking to add a furry family member. Such a positive and heartwarming experience!

Valley Humane Society plays a critical role in our local pet adoption ecosystem, and we had the…read moreprivilege of being given a tour recently. VHS goes to local county shelters and saves well-behaved cats and dogs that are about to be euthanized because of overcrowding. They have a medical clinic onsite that does a wellness check, and then their 200+ volunteer army steps in to foster and care for these cats and dogs, while permanent homes can be found. Our tour focused on the cat side of VHS. First we checked out the youngest kittens, which are kept in separate rooms, followed by Kitty City, which houses the remaining cats onsite (the rest are in foster homes). We met all the Catizens of Kitty City, including Mayor Big Bird, who has since been adopted, and several others with interesting personalities and histories, like Donna, Dealership, and Zombie (my favorite!). The animals are lovingly cared for, and the operations at VHS are well-organized (e.g. laundry area, kitchen and break rooms, etc.). Kitty City also includes an outdoor play area for cats, affectionately called "The Catio" !! Thank you, Valley Humane Society, for all that you do for our community.

I inquired about a kitten named Marshall through email and someone responded quite promptly! I was…read moreinformed that he had a lot of inquiries, so he might be adopted the same weekend (memorial day weekend), so I arrived at the rescue way too early on Saturday morning haha. I was able to adopt him and bring him home. The process was extremely easy! They brought me to the back room to have a meet & greet with him to see how we mesh. After I was 100% sure I wanted to adopt him, they went over his birthday and history with me. He was already neutered, microchipped, and had his first shot. They gave him one more shot before he came home with me. I had already filled out an adoption application online, so I didn't need to fill one out in person. My boyfriend and I decided to rename him to Milo! Milo was slowly introduced to my other cat named Momo. At first it was an adjustment, but to my surprise, it only took them 2 days to get acquainted with each other. I definitely got lucky there! Overall, I would recommend this rescue. Super nice staff, volunteers, and foster parents! :)

10/10 recommend. My mother and I adopted a beautiful baby girl puppy and they were very involved in…read morethe process, asked the right questions and took the right precautions. I think people forget- it is their job to find the PERFECT home for these fur babies, and they did exactly that. They also have a goodie bag upon adopting which is so sweet and thoughtful! It had a lot of great things that we use! It was all worth it, our baby is such a happy girl and so healthy and well behaved! We got BLESSED! I will definitely recommend this place to anyone seeking a fur baby. The staff was for sure on the cautious side but they were very sweet especially Julie, she took an hour conversing with us in person of what was needed for our baby girl. I couldn't be happier with the adoption! Truly.

We adopted our now 2 year old poodle mix, Jett (previously named Loki) from Pets & Pals in mid…read moreNovember. When we first arrived there, we noticed how peaceful the place was - none of the incessant barking that you encounter at the local shelter. Their grounds were well maintained. We were told the dogs are let out to run in the yard for 3 hours a day. Their website has a bio on each pet so you can read a background info on each one. Obviously when it's an owner surrender they have more information on the pet, less so if the pet was a stray. But even then, they observe them while at the shelter to give you an idea what to expect. Their system makes it easy to adopt. I recommend sending an application in to get approved first. Once you've been approved, just call to make an appointment to see a dog or cat that you would like to meet. They will hold the dog or cat for you until your appointment. This is different from local city shelters where you might see a dog or cat listed online but it might be gone by the time you get there. Their adoption fee ($350) is fair as my dog was already microchipped and his shots were updated, except for rabies. I was a bit surprised that he was released without updating his rabies. All in all, I would recommend PetsNPals to anyone looking to adopt. They definitely care about the pets and try to make their shelter stay as pleasant as possible. Please adopt, don't shop for a pet.

I have been a promotional supporter of Pets & Pals for nearly 10 years and appreciate their efforts…read moreto find homes for every pet they take in. These folks care about the kiddos they have in the program and do everything they can to match them up with new owners and homes! You can check my monthly ads featured in the Manteca Bulletin, log onto their website for all their pets, fill out adoption applications and call them for appointments to meet your favorite pet candidate! It's a great system, and I'm pleased to support their efforts! -Dave Winegarden, Realtor - Grupe Real Estate

Had to put my dog to sleep. Fill out form online, they follow up with emails. Setup appointment…read moredate and time, they send detailed instructions on where to drive in and park and call in. Staff very friendly and kind. The room is separate from the rest of the building and very clean and nice. Staff will explain all the steps. I've had two dogs brought to hssv for end of life services before and it was also very good for such hard times. I waited too long once and another dog passed away over night, don't wait too long to let your loved one go.

I have nothing but good things to say about HSSV, after having 5 rescued kittens for 1 week they…read morewere able to take them in. Shout out to Sophie, very sweet, kind and helpful. She knows how to treat folks! Also Ive had to put 4 of my dgs down over the last 15 years, its affordable and the treat you so kind there, let you stay with the animal a very positive exprience for such a hard time!

Took very good care of my pup before/during/after her emergency surgery! They even put a little…read morebandana on her when I came to pick her up. Made the whole process a whole lot better and helped ease my mind! Thank you to Dr Delaney and Dr Anderson!! I am so thankful!!!

Interested because of the freebies toys they gave away. My dog loved it. I find that they know…read moreallot and are really helpful. If your in #rivertown check them out. #RivertownWalk