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.

Deidre is amazing! She has taken care of our English Bulldog, Winston, for nearly a year now…read more You know you have met a good walker when they are excited to see your pet. Our English Bulldog takes a bit to get off the couch, so definitely need a walker with a great personality. Deidre is most trustworthy as well. She has had access to our place, and always been the most considerate. She will communicate with you as much as you would like. We receive regular updates from our dogs daily playgroup. Deidre is also most helpful, as she has accomodated many requests to take care of our doggy.

I highly recommend Wags and Walkabout for any pet lover hesitant to go on that business trip or…read morevacation and leave their beloved furry friends at home. Deirdre was so great with my kitty, who can be very cautious with people she meets for the first time. I also received daily e-mail updates from Deirdre, just letting me know that my kitty was doing well while I was on a trip.

I have been following Cal Paws Rescue on social media for quite sometime and I finally had the…read moreprivilege of adopting from this amazing organization. From the adoption event to pickup, the process and communication from this rescue was top tier. What I really appreciate is that Cal Paws does it's due diligence to make sure these dogs are placed in the best fit homes and that they are set up for success in the near future. It is evident that this rescue and their volunteers really care about making an impact in our local communities and educating the public on the importance and the role of animal rescues.

I really appreciated the organizations follow-up and the efficiency. Every interaction was…read moreprofessional and friendly. The puppy was healthy and happy. It was a wonderful experience.

Amanda is our go to sitter when we're out of town!…read more She does a great job taking care of our pup, keeps in communication to let us know how he is doing and makes sure he gets tons of play time. Our Benji loves it as well! He always looks like he is having the time of his life at Amanda's. Highly recommend her for pet care!

We've been taking our three senior dogs to The Pet Walks for over a year now, going on two, for…read moreboth day visits and overnight stays. Most recently, I had to be in San Francisco by 6 a.m. for a medical procedure. Our dogs spent the night with Amanda, and she even brought them home after we returned late the next day. That kind of flexibility, reliability, and personal care is hard to find. If you're looking for someone local for boarding, training, or walks, we've had nothing but positive experiences with The Pet Walks. They provide real peace of mind, and we highly recommend them.

I have a working dog ,she is a German shepherd pit bull mix. I had a lot of anxiety about leaving…read moreher with someone that did not understand her breed. Luis is FABULOUS and very professional. I was referred by my friend who also has a German shepherd. Now when I need a break or go on vacation I am assured my dog is in good hands. Please feel free to email me thru yelp if you have any questions. What ever type of dog you have, they will be in good hands with Luis.

Luis has been walking my labradoodle Buddy for over 9 years. He is reliable, dependable and…read moreconscientious. But the thing I most admire is his playful and fun loving spirit he has with Buddy. Buddy is always thrilled to see Luis and ready for a "Happy Doggy Walky" when it's time to go.

Happy 8th Birthday Jakey-Bear!!…read more We adopted our tri-color aussie, Jake, from North Bay Canine in January 2001. We didn't have a choice because Ferghal had lost his tri-color Bernese Mountain Dog mate, and he picked Jake out of the dozen or more dogs we met to replace our irreplaceable Harry. We don't really know Jake's exact birthday, but it is around the beginning of April. Because he is a silly, zany, irreverent, frustrating and always entertaining cray cray herdin' dawg - we decided that his birthday MUST fall on April Fool's Day. Hollie, who runs NBCRP, sniffed us up, down and all around before she deemed us acceptable to bring home one of her beloved rescues. The girl does not play - she came and examined our home and our yard. She asked us all kinds of questions and then said she'd be back with the dog another day. We still hear from her periodically so she can be up to date on Jake's where abouts. She also has a policy that if for any reason, you are unable to keep your North Bay pup, she will take it back. But we would never give up our Jake. We ain't no fools.

My previous review form almost 6 months ago isn't showing up anymore…read more Re-reviewing, Hollie is the best. She has the dogs interest first and last. She is super-thorough and sniffed us up and around before we got Carson, our flying dog:) It took us a year to find a match so plenty of experience with almost all Bay Area Rescue groups. North Bay Canine is unique and special and that is directly because of Hollie. Go Hollie! For all the dogs she's rescued.

I came to the Berkeley Humane Society after being told they were providing a free health clinic on…read moreSaturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7. This included free spay and neuter services with advanced sign-up. The staff and volunteers were absolutely amazing--so kind, organized, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire experience. One of the sponsors was Tony LaRussa and LaRussa Rescue, along with other rescue organizations. Tony and his wife were there during our visit, taking time to chat with people and personally thanking everyone for coming, which was incredibly touching. I've been wanting to visit this shelter for a long time, and I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity. The dedication and compassion of everyone here truly shows. An amazing place filled with amazing people.

Phenomenal Shelter!!!…read more My partner and I started off fostering dogs and ultimately foster failed. We worked closely with Ian who was phenomenal, supportive and so responsive. They gave us all the supplies (food, toys, advice, leashes, etc.) we needed to give our foster pooches what they needed. We fostered a sweet girl for nearly 4 months until she found her forever home, which was difficult for us but so rewarding to be a part of her journey to a home and family who could give her everything she needed. We fostered a bit more and ultimately foster-failed and have had our boy Rickey (formerly Kona) for nearly a year! Rickey has been the most perfect pooch we could've asked for. I am so appreciative of Berkeley Humane, Ian, and the whole team. Cannot recommend this shelter enough! Foster and/or adopt from Berkeley!!

Pat is fantastic! I…read moreenrolled Harley, my very reactive doxie puppy, in one-on-one sessions followed by a 2-week board and train program and it was the best decision I've ever made. Pat uses these awesome analogies to help you understand the way dogs think and react. You can tell he is extremely knowledgeable and breaks down the training process in a way where it's straightforward for both you and your pup. I can see how it may be awkward to meet a total stranger who is then teaching you how to train your "child", but it never felt that way with Pat. He is super down to earth, hilarious and extremeley personable. I continue to use his dog sitting services until this day and I can tell my Harley girl adores him!

2 weeks of board and train with Pat has made huge improvements in reducing reactivity in my German…read moreshepherd mix rescue dog. Over the four years I have had her, she has progressively gotten more reactive to the point that I can no longer let her off leash except in the most controlled circumstances and walks were stressful and unpredictable. Whenever we encountered another dog or any other animal, I would have to brace myself for lunging, barking, and potentially getting dragged down the street. When I picked her up from board and train a week ago, she showed much improvement. I had been concerned that corrections could dampen her spirit but that was not the case. She's still as sweet and spirited as ever. Also, I noticed she had bonded closely with Pat which was a good sign. The improvement in her reactively became very apparent when I took her to Pat's group class for the first time today. In the past, she would have started barking from the car at the dogs in the park and I would not have been able to walk her anywhere near a park full of dogs. Today, I was able to walk her into the park without incident, and during exercises where the dogs had to walk near each other and sit within 3 feet of each other, I was amazed that she could do the exercises without a lot of stress and even seemed somewhat relaxed. That never would have happened before Pat! I look forward to taking my dog to as many group classes as we can! Thank you Pat!