I adopted Maple from this lovely couple. They were so kind and communicative the whole time. The adoption process was absolutely wonderful and they even gave her a beautiful dog carrier as a gift. They really care and it shows! Highly recommend read more

We have adopted two of our furry children from Ken-Mar Rescue as I cannot possibly express how wonderful they both are!

Martie and Ken run an amazing nonprofit organization because they truly put their hearts into the work. We found Aldi (now named Tibet) via petfinder but are so glad we adopted him through Ken-Mar. They made the process easy while also ensuring we were not crazy irresponsible people. The vetting process made us feel great that they truly care about the wellbeing of their foster dogs well after they have been adopted. Martie is great about answering any questions post adoption no matter how clueless they sound. We can't recommend Ken-Mar enough! read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - My wife with Aldi (now Tibet!) once we finally met him!! - Animal Shelters Near Me

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Ken and Martie are wonderful people who truly care about making sure their dogs are well cared for and end up in good homes. The adoption process was very easy and Martie was communicative, supportive, and friendly. They provided full medical records of the dog and she explained everything. She wanted to make sure we felt confident in our decision. She also offered advice about how to welcome a second dog into our home and some resources for training since he's still a puppy. Before we were able to meet Silver, Martie sent me a video of him and their other dogs made cameos in it - they all looked so happy, sweet, and well-cared for! And it seems like Ken and Martie do a good job of socializing the dogs under their care. I would absolutely recommend Ken-Mar Rescue to anyone looking to adopt. read more

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Had an incredible experience adopting my very first dog through Ken Mar Rescue. They were communicative throughout the whole process and even worked with my availability for a meet and greet, moving it up earlier in the week when I had a conflict. The adoption gifts were wonderful and made it so that I had the basics and even a little extra for my dog. I havent had any complaints, they've been so wonderful and I still talk often to them and send pictures. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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The adoption experience we had with Ken-Mar was very friendly, open, and professional. We had phone conversations, they answered all of our questions, and they are willing to continue to support us going forward. We are now part of the ken-mar family. We absolutely love our little Bunny girl. read more

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Martie and Ken are amazing! they helped us find a perfect dog for our little family, we couldn't be any happier with their service and kindness. Would definitely go back read more

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I'm so glad we found Ken-Mar Rescue. We have never had a pet before and were not quite sure what to expect. When we saw Peko's (now Benny) little face, we had to reach out. Martie and Ken are wonderful. They were thorough in their process - asking about our home, work, environment, what expectations we had in looking for a furry friend and communicating the personality they had seen in this little guy so far. We couldn't have asked for a better experience as first time pet parents. Martie provided information and has continued to follow up and answer any questions we had after bringing Benny home. read more

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I am so grateful for the Ken-Mar Rescue that was able to match me with my dream rescue puppy. Martie, one of owners, is amazing with communication. She called me within a half hour of submitting my application for my little pup. She explained the process and was not only thorough, but inviting. Her love for animals is so evident just by hearing her speak over the phone. Martie went over the entire medical history they had on the little guy explaining every line to me. Her and Ken provided instruction on how to care for my new family member and even provided us with a goodie bag and food for him. They said to reach out if we had any questions and she also checked in the day after I adopted him to see how the first night went. I have been so blessed by Ken and Martie and cannot praise what they are doing enough. read more

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We are so happy with Ken-Mar Rescue. They specialize in small dogs, which is exactly what we wanted. I fell In love with Sunshine's face in her rescue photo. Martie is the best!! She responded promptly to mu inquiry and is very organized. She interviewed me over the phone, asked what we were wanting in a dog. Told her we wanted small dog, not yappy, can carry, travel with, and be our companion lap buddy. Martie knows her dogs well, she felt Sunshine would be great candidate and arranged for meet & greet that same week. Marty & husband Ken brought Sunshine to our house to inspect if yard is secure, which is very conscientious of them to ensure dog will be safe. Sunshine is exactly as she described: Very Quiet, doesn't bark, shy at first, doesn't bite, house trained, very well behaved and very smart. They rescued her from West Valley Shelter where she would've been euthanized if not adopted. Thank goodness for people like Ken & Martie at Ken-Mar Rescue who help these poor animals in need of Good homes. Sunshine was very unsocialized, she didn't even know how to walk on leash or go up and down stairs. She was scared and shy for first 2 days and didn't engage with us, but on 3rd day, i came home from work and she ran to greet me and wagged her tiny tail ... my heart melted. She knew she was home to stay!! Ken-Mar really cares for their rescue dogs. The $400 adoption fee is like a Donation going to a Great Cause, and included: spay/neuter, micro chip, vet exam with teeth cleaning, vaccinations, and new dog bed, harness, leash, toys, and food. read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - Sunshine is the best 5lb dog ever. We've only had her 3 wks and Love her soooo much!!! - Animal Shelters Near Me

I met Marti and Ken when I adopted my first dog, Freddy. Soon after I began fostering for them. It's been a wonderful experience. I've met amazing people and seen people rescue dogs while at the same time the dogs rescue the people. People ask how I can stand to give up the dogs I've fostered. It feels good to know that I helped a dog find a forever home, and a human a loving companion. Marti and Ken have hearts of gold. They drive all over to make this happen. The adopter gets an amazing gift package to get the relationship started. I've done all sorts of volunteer work and this has been the absolute best!! read more

My family and I have wanted to adopt a dog for a long time and came across Ken-Mar Rescue through petfinder when we saw Scooby. We filled out an application for Scooby (which was very easy by filling out a questionnaire). After sending the application, Ken-Mar got back to us quickly regarding our acceptance for a meet up. A few days later Ken and Martie came to our house for a furry meet and greet. They were so helpful in regards to which foods to buy/avoid, recommended medications and answered all of our questions! The donation fee includes toys, a bed, treats and food which helped our furry new family member transition to living with us. Overall we are so grateful for Ken-Mar rescue and we love Scooby! read more

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Martie and Ken are 2 amazing people doing truly amazing work. We saw Lucy (our new little girl) on pet finder and I just had a feeling she fit in to our family like a missing puzzle piece. I filled out and application and sent an email and I heard back right a way . We live our in San Diego further then they usually adopt but Martie must have known we were the right fit. We able to schedule a home check and pick up just a few days later. We are so happy to have Lucy. She fits in to are family perfectly. Thank you Martie and Ken!!!!! read more

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These guys and girls are the best! They love dogs as much as you do and it shows. They really look into who is going to rescue the pup and they make it worth your while once you get the green light. read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - Pixo, the happiest dog on Earth! - Animal Shelters Near Me

We added a four-legged family member thanks to Ken-Mar rescue. Their application was straight forward but thorough, and we got a response right away. In fact, their communication throughout the whole process was fantastic and very professional. We could tell right away that they are compassionate and knowledgable people that take care and pride in what they do. They answered our questions and made sure that the dog we were interested in would be the right fit, alleviating any of our concerns. They worked with our schedule, and toured our home remotely via video-chat to ensure our place would make the perfect home. Our little guy is going to take some work to be more social, but Ken put it into perspective that we were his 4th place in one month (original home, shelter, Ken-Mar, us). Obviously that would be a nervous experience for any dog. Anyways, as seen here our dog has taken to his new home very quickly. This place is highly recommended. read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - Ossie at his new home - Animal Shelters Near Me

Finding a pet through adoption can be a challenge. This is good because adopting is an important responsibility. Ken-Mar​ Rescue was terrific because you can feel how much care they have for the animals and how nice, informative and easy they were to work with. We instantly trusted their opinions when we were searching... and that sure paid off because we can't be happier with our little doggo! Ken-Mar is as thorough​ with the animals' records and details as they are pleasant to talk to. Not only will you have a great experience, but you will get an animal that you can trust has been vetted, observed, cared for and loved while in their transition to YOUR home. When finding an animal: Step 1. Always Adopt. Step 2. Go to Ken-Mar Rescue. Thank you Ken-Mar! Expect holiday cards with Molly read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - We LOVE Molly from Ken-Mar Rescue! She's a perfect new member of our family. Thank you! - Animal Shelters Near Me

We highly recommend Ken-Mar Rescue for adopting your next fur baby. Ken and Martie were super thorough about making sure our family and house would be a good fit for the new pup, and they communicated with us about everything we needed to know about Tabbie (now named Bailey) and how to transition her into our home. Martie was very quick about answering any questions we had. The meet-and-greet with Bailey and our current dog was a huge success as they had arranged for them to meet in a neutral location to make sure they would both get along. Overall, it was a very smooth adoption process and we have loved adding Bailey to our family. read more

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We adopted our new family member this past weekend snd couldn't be happier! Our little Bailey is already fitting in and loves her new home! Ken and Martie made the process so smooth and it's obvious they truly love their orphans! Thank you for all you do! read more

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This is our first time adopting a rescue dog and we did not know what to expect. Martie and Ken reached out to us immediately after we submitted an application and the process was really quick and easy. We got our dream dog who is sweet, sociable and so quick to learn! He suffered from diarrhea the first night, maybe from the stress of a new home and Kenmar followed up to see how our doggie was doing. They provided great tips and good advice if you're new dog parents. We love our new family member! read more

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I adopted a dog from an animal shelter to help save a life because there was a rescue organization that offered to help. However, after I rescued the dog, they went dark and I reached out to almost every single rescue org to see if they could find this dog a new home. Martie was the only one who quickly responded and genuinely cared about the well-being of this rescue dog I was taking care of. After having the dog for about 2 weeks post-rescue, I definitely got attached to the dog and I wanted absolutely only the best future for him. I felt confident that Ken-Mar rescue would find my rescue dog his forever home. Waiting for him to find a home soon but Martie has been keep me posted with progress and updates. Martie and Ken are absolutely the kindest souls, doing angels' work. Please rescue and save a dog if you are able to! read more

Martie and Ken are dedicated rescue people who provide great care for so many animals until they find their forever home. All details associated with adoption, i.e. microchip transfer, paperwork, vet exams and making sure you're questions are answered went perfectly. The process of home visits was even simple even though we had to visit each other via FaceTime during this crisis, but everything worked out perfectly. Ozzy is sweet, calm, loving, and a great dog that we are excited to have as a member of our family for many years to come. Thanks guys, you did a great job! read more

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I just adopted a little terrier from Ken-Mar rescue, and he is bursting with joy, energy, and affection. His health is a testament to the effort and care Ken and Martie put into rescuing dogs. He was attacked by another dog just weeks before I adopted him, and sustained many puncture wounds to the neck. Ken-Mar provided pictures of him after the attack, and it was clear he was in bad shape. But when I finally met him, just a few days ago, he was fully healed, healthy, with a stylish haircut and a fantastic personality to boot. I'm sure he wouldn't have done so well had Ken-Mar Rescue not found him. Ken and Martie not only demonstrated the deepest care and concern for their fostered dogs, but were very thorough and open throughout the adoption process. Martie provided detailed and thoughtful responses to all the questions my mother and I posed. During the home visit, Ken and Martie spent at least an hour and a half at my house, ensuring that my family and I could provide a safe and loving environment for the dog. I decided to adopt the little terrier the night after the visit, and Martie brought him the next day, and provided a wonderful care package, including toys, a bed, a harness, collar, leash, poop bags, and food. If you're looking to adopt, I highly recommend Ken-Mar Rescue. They put a great deal of care, love, and effort into saving and finding proper homes for so many dogs. I'm grateful for the work they've done, and am overjoyed to now have such a lively, sweet, and scruffy little companion in my life. read more

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Ken-Mar Rescue was an absolute wonderful experience. My son and I adopted the dog of our dreams. Amazing communication and support throughout the whole process. We are so in love with our new furry family member. read more

Martie has been wonderful to work with. She and Ken are very passionate about dogs and it shows. She has been super responsive and extremely good about communicating with us. From the initial contact to after the adoption, she took the time to follow up and see how we were all doing. Even though the first dog we inquired about was adopted by another family, she asked what we were looking for and said we should continue to check back. And several weeks later, she had another dog for us! Everything was done virtually until the day of the adoption. read more

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After spending about two weeks looking for a small lap dog I went on to Petfinders and found the perfect dog through Ken-Mar Rescue. They were wonderful to work with. They went into detail about the behavior and personality of the dog and upon meeting him he was exactly as described.I would highly recommend Ken-Mar Rescue. read more

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Over the past 12 years, so much love has come into our home and lives through Ken-Mar Rescue and the work of Martie and Ken. They connected us with three needful dogs in 2010, 2014, and 2022. These pups have enhanced our lives and bring us much joy. Can't say enough about the smooth, careful, adoption process as it was handled by Martie and Ken. Thank you!! read more

Wow! We had the most amazing experience with Ken and Martie. They were diligent in ensuring we were a proper fit for our new pup and that she'd be great for us as well. Our girl is healthy, happy and the best addition to our home. They gave us the best goodie bag for her as well! We are in love. read more

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I adopted two siblings that were the light of my life, 12 years ago from Ken Mar rescue. They passed this year and though I was devastated, I believe dogs make life better. I returned to Ken-mar because I know they do their absolute best to place in the best homes possible. When we adopt rescues, we are responsible for training them like any other dog. They don't always come fully trained. I believe it's the best way to bond with your dogs. They are usually at the pound for atrocious reasons, we adopt and train and love to make them whole again and feel safe and loved. This is Meadow, I adopted this week and I am in love. Ken-mar was the only place I wanted to adopt from and since my first adoption of the twins, they have become dear friends that I respect so much for their efforts to save dogs and give them a great life. Thank you so much Ken and Martie for making my life fulfilling. Again. read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - This is Meadow. I adopted her from Ken Mar rescue. She is the new love of my life. - Animal Shelters Near Me

My wife and I adopted our beautiful new doghter Bruiser from them and we are beyond happy. From the thorough explanation and profile on our new addition to the supplies give and the support we've already received from them in such a short period of time. You can tell they truly put their heart into this and I would strongly suggest getting your new furry friends from them! read more

Martie and Ken are amazing people, and we're so lucky to have rescued Winnie through them! Their communication is literally top-notch, from a quick response time, to their thorough but clear application process, to their investment is a successful adoption and follow-up to make sure everything is working out, they are hands-down the best we've encountered. They had some great recommendations on how to handle our (understandably) skittish new girl until she felt more comfortable in her furever home, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for an addition to their family. read more

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What a great experience! With Martie's kind and caring guidance Sonya turned out to be a perfect match for us. Having adopted many rescues over the years we cannot recommend Ken-Mar highly enough! read more

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Awesome experience adopting our new dog. This agency is very thorough in checking over the health and personality of rescue dogs, as well as ensuring they end up in the right hands. Martie in particular was great with communication, I didn't feel like our application was lost in some bureaucratic machine. In addition, Martie took the time to answer all our questions and gqve us a cool package to go with the adoption. We highly recommend you adopt from here. read more

Thank you to Mar-Ken for hooking us up with an incredible rescue pup! The adoption process was fun, smooth and professional. They go out of their way to respond quickly but to also make sure that the new pet will be safe and a good fit in its forever home. read more

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I had been thinking about fostering a dog for the past year and knew I wanted to go with Ken-Mar. Not only did it have rave reviews on Yelp, but I had a friend of a friend who fostered dogs with Ken-Mar and vouched for the organization's professionalism and well-behaved pups. After finally taking the plunge and submitting the online application, Martie contacted me the very next day to set up a meet-and-greet. Basically, she would bring over a potential foster pup and look over our apartment to make sure it was dog-friendly. Later that same week, my partner and I met Zeus! He's the cutest, sweetest, coolest dog ever. So amazing, in fact, that we ended up adopting him a mere two weeks later. The whole process, both fostering and adoption, was completely painless with full transparency. Martie and Ken prepped Zeus so well for his new home, completely taking care of vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, behavior training, etc. They even gave us bags of dog food, treats, toys, a dog bed, and a harness/leash to keep when we adopted. The adoption donation is $350 and goes to a great cause. I highly recommend Ken-Mar Rescue if you're looking to foster or adopt a small dog! read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - Zeus, our foster-turned-adopted pup from Ken-Mar! - Animal Shelters Near Me

We got Coco thanks to Ken-Mar rescue! I filled out their application one night and got a response the very next morning. They have great communication from the beginning to end. They give you a background of the pet and will answer any questions even after you take your pet home! They toured our home via zoom (due to covid) to ensure that our place would make the perfect home for Coco. Ken- Mar is very knowledgeable in what they do and is highly recommended! read more

Ken-Mar Rescue - Coco enjoying his new home! - Animal Shelters Near Me

Martie and Ken have been so helpful with the dog we adopted! From the beginning, the process was straightforward. The same day we submitted the application, Martie contacted me to ask additional questions and to tell more about the dog we were interested in. Later that day, they came for a house and visit we were dog owners! The fact they drive all the way from their home for a house visit tells you how much they care about the home the dog will be in. You can tell Martie and Ken have put their heart and soul into Ken-Mar. They use their free time on weekdays/weekends for these dogs are always available for our questions. Would recommend! read more

We had a wonderful experience from the beginning to the end with this rescue. My mother has been looking to adopt for over a year and when she saw Lilibet on Ken Mar Rescue website she knewthat they belong together. Ken Mar rescue made the process so pleasant. Martie the foster mom was so sweet patient and compassionate with our baby, and helped my mother so much through the process. My mom is out of this world happy after she adopted Lilibet. They truly belong together. Lilibet is a wonderful addition to our family and we are so happy to have found her and Ken Mar Rescue. I recommend them to anyone who is interested in adopting their beautiful babies. Bless you all for taking care of these innocent pups, and bringing this beautiful soul into our lives. I cannot thank you guys enough. read more

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First thing we would like to say is..if you are looking for a new fur baby to adopt you couldn't ask for more passionate, caring, loving & professional people than Martie & Ken of Ken-Mar Rescue. We inquired about a dog we had seen in the Orange County Register, within 10 mins I received a call from Martie, we spoke for a good half hour & we were so impressed with her knowledge of dogs. She was so informative about her dogs. We ended up looking into a different dog & we set up a meet & greet the following Saturday. They brought (Miley)now named Chloe & we fell in love with her, tomorrow will be a week since we've had her & she has settled in wonderfully. Martie & Ken are awesome people & we highly recommend them. If we ever want to adopt again we will definitely call them. Along with getting our baby they also gave us a bed, collar, harness, food & a chew toy. Thank you so much Martie & Ken for your compassion for these animals by making sure they are well taken care of go to a loving home. Forever thankful, Billy & Christina read more

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Thank you Ken-Mar for my fur baby Leo! He's everything I wanted and more. Highly recommended for future doggo parents. They really know their orphans and do an exceptional job at making sure both are happy together. Thanks again!! Best of luck to all current and future orphans. We love you. read more

Martie and Ken are such amazing people! They truly leave no stone unturned and care about every detail in the adoption process to make sure their fur babies find the best forever home. I'm so impressed by their dedication and kindness. What a special team of people rescuing these precious pups. So glad I found them! read more