We adopted our two fur babies in February 2012. We originally found them on the ASPCA website, and sent our application and a cover letter via email on a Saturday morning. We included some background on our family and our lifestyle, and we heard back from Elizabeth the same day. In fact, she happened to be hosting a meet and greet with some of the dogs that afternoon at PetSmart in El Segundo. We drove down, met our future fur children, and fell in love. Elizabeth reiterated that they preferred to adopt them out as a pair, as they were brothers from the same litter and had bonded. We were already aware of this from the ASPCA description and we were amenable to adopting them as a pair. It's possible that the other applicants who were there and also smitten were later disappointed to find out that they could not adopt one of the brothers. To my knowledge we were the only applicants that did not want to split up the two dogs. In any case, we scheduled a home visit and final paperwork on the following Thursday. Microchipping, puppy shots, and neutering were included in the $350 adoption fee per dog. Charlie also had a pre-existing hernia that needed to be repaired at the same time as his neuter, and that was included as well. The vet Elizabeth partners with wasn't super local to me, but they were very kind and efficient. I honestly never had any trouble reaching Elizabeth, and we did not know her prior to adoption. She was always very professional and timely in her responses, and shows a genuine care for the safety and long term happiness of her rescues. I have no idea how her behind the scenes process works but I would understand if it wasn't purely based on "first come, first serve." I imagine her organization takes many factors into account including the individual temperament and special needs of the dog, an applicant's lifestyle, age, references and of course any prior history of trustworthiness with Elizabeth, etc. Adopting a dog is serious business and too many people allow their emotions to govern their decisions because they fall in love with the cute, cuddly puppy but forget that this animal will live for 10-15 years and that it's not cheap to feed, groom, insure and basically provide a lifetime of love and stimulation for this new family member. Too many of these poor animals end up back in foster care and rescue organizations because their family can no longer care for them and they now need to be re-homed. I suspect Elizabeth has developed a sixth sense for long term compatibility. read more

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My friend and I have been trying to get in contact with them to adopt a fur baby. There aren't replies to email, phone calls, or text messages. We have tried for over a month now. No answer from them. I just want to know if the dog is still even available. This makes me so skeptical of these places. Pet Finder has contacted me, but not this place. Ridiculous. read more

Elizabeth and her team are saints, and I am forever grateful to them for helping my family adopt our beloved Ruby. Our dog had been badly abused and abandoned on multiple occasions, in ways that are beyond comprehension. MPSR & Elizabeth nursed Ruby to health (Ruby had been found pregnant and abandoned), cared for her as she lost every one of her 8 puppies, trained her to be an obedient family dog, and showed her love for the first time in her life. As a result my family got the best dog in the world. She was truly an angel. I find it hard to believe there are so many negative reviews on this page. I suppose people need to gain some perspective on how much work Elizabeth & MPSR do to find, care for, and adopt out their rescues; I can't imagine the number of hours that went into get Ruby ready to find her forever home. This surely doesn't leave a ton of time for emails and formalities. I'll also say that I know first-hand how much work Elizabeth puts into ensuring her rescues go to true forever homes that are the best fit for the animals. Her priority is the safety and happiness of the animals, which is exactly what it should be. To those complaining about a lack in response - by all means visit a shelter or alternate rescue to find your pet- there are plenty of animals that need homes. What you don't need to do is spread negativity or lies about an amazing organization that is working so hard on behalf of animals in desperate need of care and love that they don't have time to respond to your emails. To those complaining that an animal was "dangled in front of you and then ripped away" - Elizabeth and MPSR know their animals better than anyone. They know what they need in a home and in a family, and are not willing to risk the happiness and health of their rescues by putting them in a home that isn't perfect for them. Animals are returned to shelters all too often and I find it refreshing how much MPSR puts into identifying the right home for their animals. Instead of spewing ugliness why don't you get a grip and move on to find another amazing animal to fall in love with. Again, there are all too many adoptable animals out there. read more

THIS RESCUE IS ABOUT THE DOG's HAPPINESS . PREFACE: I didn't adopt a pet from the rescue, but I was helped by them. And let me say that Everyone here complaining Elizabeth "dangled a dog in their face and then ripped it away" are comedic and selfish. Lol Elizabeth and the rescue have the best interest of the dog at heart, which a lot of rescues don't. Plenty of people can pay an adoption fee and then later neglect a pet. Their dogs are well cared for and happy when you meet them. MY EXPERIENCE: Anyways, i found 2 extremely neglected and abused puppies that were infected with parvo and I had no idea where to go. Then i met Elizabeth and Naz and they were truly a miracle for these puppies!!! Since the moment I met her she immediately started the process to get these puppies to the vet, ASAP. And at no cost to me provided supplies and handled the enormous vet fee. Most rescues wouldn't have spent the funds on puppies that didn't have a good chance at surviving! She has good communication, but for people saying she doesn't, she's running a rescue guys!! That's a lot of work! Lol She gave me all the necessary items for their well being: food, bedding, puppy pen, leash. Etc Right now one of the puppies is at home with me Parvo Negative!! And her brother is still at the vet getting treatment! This rescue is amazing and they REALLY love dogs. ADOPT FROM THEM. The process is tedious to some, but it should be! This will be your best friend! read more

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i've had an unhealthy obsession with welsh corgis. up until 2 months ago, i would window shop in random malls, ooohing and aahing over the expensive little balls of fur. going to the last pet store (http://www.yelp.com/biz/barkworks-pups-and-stuff-los-angeles#hrid:MPIkBvdDbMa4J-50EC2cZg), i almost brought home a pembroke male corgi, priced at 800 buckeroos- "a steal!", the sales person said. i cringed. kissed him one last time and left with my own tail between my legs. fast forward 2 months, i was perusing welsh corgi puppies online, when i stumbled upon a rescue site. they explained the mother was abandoned (idiot owners!) behind a storage space! they brought her to the rescue, and she gave birth to a litter of 12. sadly, the runt did not survive. the pups were half mastiff/half pit. my heart went out to the pupperoos. and just my luck- they were showing the pups and various other dogs at the El Segundo Petsmart. Long story short, I was there 10 min early, and one puppy came and picked me. (she literally walked over, let me pick her up, and fell asleep on my shoulder...) Elizabeth, who is in charge of this excellent operation was great with questions and concerns. Parties interested in adopting must fill out the paperwork, and possible home inspections. they make SURE the people adopting these pups don't make a rash decision. the price of the rescue pup was 350. This goes towards keeping alive this non profit organization, and also includes all the pups first year shots and spaying. All the puppies there were very well socialized with people and dogs. After I had Bubsy (that's her name...: ) ) in my arms, I saw an obese little welsh corgi waddle by me. the old me would have considered this dog porn, and squealed with a school girl's delight. but i didn't even notice. i kissed my sleeping bubsy. and we walked away into the sunset...... happily ever after. read more

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I can relate to Christine's plight. Our experience with Elizabeth and her rescue group left a bad taste in our mouths. The white coat she puts on may give the impression that she is a vet or at least very professional. But our dealings with the group were not professional. We were told one thing only to have Elizabeth turn around and change her story. It was crazy making. We went to the shelter and found a wonderful lab mix and paid a whole lot less than the $350 this group wanted for a dog they got from the shelter. And evidently the other negative review of this group written by CDB has been taken down. How does that happen? read more

OVERVIEW: As I have found over the years, Animal Rescue is an amazing thing and it takes unique people to do it. I have also discovered that not many organizations have the most important thing at heart, the well being and future for the animal they are trying to place. Its difficult, time consuming and for the best of rescues, sadly nonprofit. This rescue, although small and at times chaotic, is an example of how successful rescue can be if worked at and run according to 'what's best for the animal in the long run.' Ever animal has unique or special needs, just like every person or family has something they are looking for. Marley's takes the time to put animals in homes that work best for them. Its not about the humans, its about the dogs. OUR MPSR STORY: In December of 2004, my boyfriend (now husband) and I adopted a 10-week old Schnauzer/Scottie Mix from the rescue. His name was Rufus. Rufus was on hold for a family that had submitted an application the week before. The rescue had written the time and date on the application, which was fair as they were looking for the first 'most qualified or best fit' for the dog. Although I had come to look at another dog, I couldn't stop looking at him. Because he was a puppy and only had one set of shots I respected the volunteers decision not to let me play with him until more information about the other family had been gathered, but Rufus interacted with me through the cage. We were in love, he was my dog...and I knew it. I filled out the application as a 22-year old, unmarried but dating graduate student...with barely a dollar to my name. I did have however a boyfriend that was up for the challenge, years of family dog ownership and experiences as well as a flexible schedule. I was asked some pretty interesting questions, but all were eyeopening and enlightening. I had never thought of what might happen if my boyfriend and I broke up, what would happen if I had to move, whether or not my families training methods were appropriate, how food and feeding knowledge/habits can help everyone out in the long run, etc. They did notice that I was a graduate student and my boyfriend was new to his job but it didn't appear to be about the money, rather provider-ship. They wanted to know if I could raise this dog and give him the life that he deserved and if things came up/bumps in the road, could I go without to provide for him...? That family never showed up. The rescue did its due diligence and called several times. We waited 5 hours until one of the volunteers finally said, "I am not gonna risk the chance at great home for guardians that are already 5 hours late." She spoke with Elizabeth (the president of MPSR) and Elizabeth came over to ask us some additional questions and review our application. It was a long day, but in the end it wasn't about me or how long I waited...it was about making sure that Rufus was going to his forever home. Elizabeth agreed that we were a good match for Rufus and commented that she saw something in us that assured her we would fight tooth and nail to keep him alive and happy. Rufus (Now Jack) was my X-mas gift and I was his. RESCUE FOLLOW UP POST ADOPTION: It seems like just yesterday really and since then Jack has been all over the United States, moving each time we have had to move for work. When Jack turned 4, he began to put on a lot of weight. Adding to that his temperament changed. He was moody and slept all the time. His skin began to break out in boils, bled and pieces of hair fell out. It was then when we truly realized how wonderful MPSR was...they responded to our plea for help in the area of knowledge and networking and we were able to get Jack to a specialist. After several tests we discovered it was Cushing's Disease...and only at the age of 4. Jack had a tumor growing on his pituitary gland and the vets were stunned. The rescue continued to guide us and 4 months later Jack was on a medication and other holistic supplements that have helped him to combat the disease. We have had to give up things from time to time to pay for his raw diet and pricey medication but it doesn't matter because he gives us back so much more. The battle is far from over, but we continue to take a day at a time. Jack and his sister, Lizzie are our lives... MSRP is a terrific organization and we thank them every time we visit them for going with their gut and taking a chance with the "then" young college couple...our lives would not be the same without him or MPSR... read more

Marley's Pit Stop is a GREAT organization to work with. When my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to add a dog to our little family, Marley's was our first place to check out. They had a WONDERFUL pit mix in their group, Zsa Zsa, who immediately stole our hearts. Zsa Zsa had had a tough life - puppies, a busted hip, found on the streets - but Elizabeth (who founded Marley's) saw the potential in this pup and got her all ready to become part of a family. The adoption process was thorough and Elizabeth showed great care in not just finding the right home for the dog but finding the right dog for our home too - we have two cats, and Elizabeth was VERY concerned with making sure whatever dog we ended up with would mesh with the cats as well. The adoption fee of $350 was more than worth it in my opinion since all the dogs are fixed and up to date on their shots, and it keeps this non-profit running. Elizabeth is also a great resource - if you have any difficulties with your pooch or need some guidance on trainers, she is always happy to help and guide you in the right direction. AND this group has PLENTY of adorable dogs!! read more

What a PLEASANT organization. The staff are friendly and helpful. The foster families are great as well. My son fell in love with a little dog named Monkee and they let him hold him and pet him, and basically made his day. My other son was able to hold him and snuggle with him too. They are all in sync and know their dogs well. Based on reading other Yelp reviews, it sounds like the best way to get in touch with them is in person on Saturdays at PetsMart. They have a ton of volunteers and they exercise and socialize the dogs while you are looking at them. You can tell Elizabeth loves the dogs and has a good sense of best fit for them. This organization has a good vibe. We are considering adopting a doggie and I would definitely love to work with them. I believe they are at PetsMart Saturdays 12:30-3:30pm. read more

We adopted two pomeranian girls from Marleys Pit Stop and can not say enough Thanks for what Elizabeth did for our family in allowing us to have these dogs. I had seen the girls (Foxy Sunshine and Vanilla Beans-had been Tahiti but we like Vanilla as she is a cream pom) online in November 2011 never dreaming Id find them up close at the adoptions held at Petsmart El Segundo. In December 2011 my daughter and I were walking into the store and saw the girls. It was love for us and for them. Foxy took a real liking to my daughter and I was so amazed at how beautiful both girls were/are. The volunteer that assisted us was professional and thorough-and knowing how quickly people give up on little dogs-I could appreciate that thoroughness. Some may say that answering thoughtful questions is inconvenient or somehow about money?? as posted on other reviews, but I totally support this practice. Additionally we had already adopted a male pom from a different rescue and it was important to both our family and Elizabeth and MPSR that the girls get a long with our boy. A home visit was scheduled and it went very well for all. We were/are so blessed to have an approval and adopt these two beautiful blessings-Foxy and Nilli Beans. Thank you Marleys Pit Stop and Thank You Elizabeth and crew. We are forever grateful for these dogs!! read more

Elizabeth was great to work with! Communication was frequent through the adoption process and she kept us updated on everything. Our little pup has been such a welcomed addition to our home! So happy that we chose Marley's Pit Stop. We found out about Duffy, now Kenobi, on the website and reached out via email with our adoption application. Kenobi is a maltese/shih tzu mix and they wanted someone familiar with the breed who also had another dog. Our pup Daisy, is also a maltese/shih tzu mix. We sent in a few photos of us and Daisy along with our application. We heard back from Elizabeth the following day. After being approved by their board, we drove to the PetSmart in El Segundo on a Saturday for a meet and greet. Daisy and Kenobi were able to meet and we fell in love with him right away! That very day we schedule a home inspection for the following Monday. Elizabeth came over with Kenobi and his paperwork on Monday. Everything was all set. Kenobi had all of his shots, was neutered and microchipped. Elizabeth even brought his bed, a harness, some toys, a bag of the food that he was on so we could transition him and the treats that he liked. The adoption fee is very reasonable compared to others in the area. No health problems for Kenobi, aside from a mild ear infection, which cleared up with some drops from the vet. We had never heard of Marley's before or Elizabeth and neither of us ever had any difficulty with reaching her. We still are in contact via text with updates! You can really see how much Elizabeth loves these animals. For those below that are upset about not being chosen or not hearing back; from what I gathered, Elizabeth is VERY particular about how and where these pups are re-homed. Like the yelp review below stated, a lot of dogs are adopted and then given away. Elizabeth is particular for that reason alone. It takes a lot of time and consideration to make these matches, I'm sure. We most certainly were not the only family interested in Kenobi and Elizabeth waited to find the perfect match for him. We're happy that she waited too! read more

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I have tried many times to contact this rescue group by mail, phone, etc. No one ever replies. So sad! It makes me wonder if this is a legit group or scam. I gave it a one star only for the wonderful pictures they have on their website of pets in need of a forever. I am glad I found a forever friend at the local shelter. Don't waste your time folks! read more

We have had a fantastic experience in adopting from Marley's Pit Stop, despite Elizabeth's obviously really busy schedule she was massively attentive and caring in her introductions and throughout our adoption of young Brock. She has nursed him back to health and obviously creates a strong and lasting bond with the Dog's she rescues. The adoption process is rigorous, as it should be, you first meet the pup and then will have a home visit to see that your house is satisfactory and safe. Elizabeth clearly invests a lot of time and emotion in each of her adoptee's and seems to be diligent in making sure they each go to good loving homes. We finished the process, ended up adopting Brock. We couldn't be happier with the choice to use Marley's pit stop and feel we have made a great friend and god mother for little Brock in Elizabeth. Thank you! read more

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I have been a foster parent for Elizabeth and Marley's Pit Stop Rescue now for 2 years and strongly believe in the the work that they do and the positive impact they have on the world. Elizabeth genuinely cares about each and every animal that comes into her life and you can see how much the dogs love her because of it. She takes dogs from dire situations and gives them a second chance to live and be loved. As a foster mom, I've been able to see all aspects of the process - showing off the dogs at adoption events, teaching a foster dog basic commands to prepare them for a forever home, meeting potential adoptive parents, and finally placing the dog in a forever loving home! Although someone looking in might not understand why Elizabeth does all of the things that she does, trust me - there is always a reason. The extensive application process is put in place to make sure that the dogs get the best possible homes. Being a foster mom, I appreciate the hard work that Elizabeth does to find the right family. These dogs are part of our own families while they are waiting for their forever homes, sleeping in our beds and giving us slobbery kisses when we've had a rough day at the office. I always know that Elizabeth and her group will find my foster dogs the best possible homes. The adoption event volunteers are not only looking to find these dogs the best home, but also looking out to make sure people don't steal the dogs. It's crazy to think about, but people have stolen dogs and donation money. And if they are short on volunteers, it makes it that much harder to balance enough time talking to people and watching the dogs. Those adoption events can be busy and high stress, but the volunteers always handle it with a smile. At the end of the day, it's about what's best for the dogs, and I know that I am grateful for all that Elizabeth and her group does! read more

My first time writing a Yelp review and was very surprised that Marley's had 3 stars. In reading the reviews it looks like there are two types - those who were approved to adopt a dog and those who were not - I went to the shelters before I decided to try a rescue as my daughter is allergic. There are so many dogs needing a home, it seems strange that those who didn't get the dog they wanted would take the time out of their day to complain about a volunteer based group. They don't sell dogs, but do their best to match them with the right adoptive family. It took two weeks to go through the application process, do a home-check and finally get the dog that was right for our family. My daughter is in love, no allergies and I am grateful Marley's took the time to do the right thing by the dog and by us. Sour grapes have no place when it comes to saving a dog's life and while I was irritated having to go through such a rigorous process to get Penelope, understand a bit better given the comments why the group has to be careful who they adopt to - Don't expect to go home with a dog the same day, but know that this group takes their jobs seriously and a little wait is worth a lifetime of the right fit. read more

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After weeks of extensive research my daughter made contact with Marley's Pit Stop Rescue. She was told that there was an adoption clinic at the Petco in El Segundo. She asked me to go with her. Also joining us was her sister and a boyfriend. We spent over three hours at the Petco! My daughter was interested in two male German Shepard mixes. She had filled out the on-line application, she answered a series of questions that in my opinion were idiotic. " Which training style do you see your self using Cesar Milan or Victoria Stilwell." We were then told by Elizabeth (The Leader of Marley's Pit Stop Rescue) that a couple she had a prior relationship with ( they had adopted a dog) was interested in both dogs. Here is the kicker, they could not decide which one. The husband wanted one and the wife wanted the other, and they might want both! She further told us that she had a call into them to find out, but they were busy moving from their 4000 square foot house to a 2000 square foot house on the beach. Why that was important I have no idea, but think it has to do with MONEY. We waited diligently and eventually left with no puppy. I should point out that the one of the volunteers had a death grip on the puppy we were looking at and would not allow us to hold him. In fact she carried him everywhere and would not allow any interested applicants to visit or hold the puppy. Elizabeth said she would call my daughter on Monday and let her know if she got the puppy. The call never came so my daughter called her. Elizabeth then told my daughter that they were going to go through the applications the following day and time stamp them, which is absolutely ridiculous. Time stamping requires special equipment. We drove almost 2 hours to meet the puppies and Elizabeth and someone who didn't leave their couch would have priority over the dog if they submitted their application in online before we physically handed it to Elizabeth. There was never a call back. My final comments are this: As an experienced former police dog handler I see Elizabeth and her crew as elitist, disingenuous and a little nutty. I applaud the rescue of all animals. As a family we have taken in and raised several rescue dogs. What I have never experienced is this bizzarre and neurotic behavior. Not a good experience and those that have the oversight ability should pay attention to this group. I think they were concerned with who could write the bigger check, than who could provide the better home. read more

Customer service is horrible. Was trying for 2 weeks to get into contact with someone to adopt a dog from their website. Application was submitted and countless emails and phone calls went unanswered. Its amazing how dogs even get adopted from this site. I was finally answered with a short "the dog has been adopted" and some excuse about family problems. Yet with all these family problems the dog was adopted some how and they still show "Whisper" on their adoptables website. Either she did not want to allow us to adopt the dog because shes a heartless jerk that is overly presumptuous or just not an efficient worker or leader. read more

Like other reviews on this page, I too am disappointed with this organization and their lack of communication. I sent an application in and never heard back. I then followed up a few days later and was told a few days after that it would be reviewed. Once again, I never heard back. My application is lost in a black hole somewhere and the dogs I wanted to adopt remained on the website for weeks when they could have had a good home with me. read more

They don't update their dogs which are up for adoption on Petfinder and many dogs listed have been adopted already. They do not return calls or emails. Zero communication... Best to visit them at the Petsmart in El Segundo and deal with them in person. Don't expect to see the same doggies that you saw on line. read more

I'm very disappointed in the customer service of Marley's Pit Stop Rescue and Elizabeth. It took two days for her to call me back about a dog I wanted to adopt. Per her instructions I completed an application it in. Two days later I got a call at work and had to call her back. Since that time I've left left two messages and I sent an email. It's a week later and still no response. Is the dog still available? Is there something wrong with my application? Who knows. That would require a response from someone. I sure hope that dog I wanted to adopt is ok. read more

We adopted our fabulous pup from Marley's Pit Stop. Elizabeth obviously takes her role very seriously gave us a lot of information about our dog's history and medical care--as well as general new dog-parent advice. The adoption fee is more than some rescues but it's hard to argue with a fabulously adorable animal who has been given another chance, isn't it? Worth every last tax-deductible penny. read more

Oh my God, who knew being a dog owner was such a big (but fun) responsibility!!!! Finally, after weeks of searching for our perfect dog,weI found little Sasha online and were asked to show up at PetSmart to meet her. Needless to say it was love at first sight and we think she is the cutest, smartest little dog EVER. But I digress. I really wanted to write this review to thank Elizabeth for spending hours with me on the phone and hours with us at our house to help us better understand our roles as new parents to Sasha. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. You have made such a difference in our lives by bringing Sasha into our home and by holding our hand every step of the process. DID WE MENTION THAT WE LOVE HER AND THINK SHE IS THE CUTEST!!!!! read more

I was in Pet smart on 17 January to find a dog that could be a good companion for my daughter who is suffering from psychological and emotional depression. My daughter was interested in adopting a dog at the same time help rescue one. She just simply said she couldn't handle the situation,,maybe brought about by the number of choices she had in front of her. The lady who was in charge that day I believe was Lori just blurted out quite loudly that the lady is CRAZY (referring to MY DAUGHTER). My daughter turned around and walked away towards her car to avoid further humiliation. When she blurted out the comments " who is she talking to .... She is CRAZY". I responded to her that my daughter was talking to ME Those words from her were not directed towards a situation (per Elizabeth from this organization ) but obviously directed towards a HUMAN BEING. Adding insult to injury, she did not even apologize. Her verbal comment was tactless, irresponsible, heartless and definitely no sign of compassion there. I hope this incident will be a powerful lesson to her. Before she opens her mouth and say insulting words "THINK "you just don't know who you are hurting. Please show some respect to those suffering from disability and not rob them of their dignity read more

Elizabeth at Marley's Pit Stop Rescue said she would help us find a home for a dog we rescued and we were fostering. Since I am the one paid for all of the expenses needed for an adoption she told me I would keep the adoption fee received once adopted. A couple of weeks in Elizabeth then wanted 1/2 which I agreed to without hesitation. On the day we had to turn over this dog to the new owners Elizabeth basically did a 180 degree and acted so unprofessional. She criticized us for taking any money ($127 by the way...nothing, not even a fraction of what we spent caring for this dog) and in front of my young children. I was shocked by her behavior! I would have given her the whole fee just to find a good home for this poor dog. She should have just said from the beginning she wanted to keep the fee. She made us feel so uncomfortable and the process was so sad, especially to my children. I would not recommend this Rescue to anyone. There are many good ones out there. Don't use this one. read more

Elizabeth and Marley's Pit Stop is a nightmare to work with. She puts on a good front of caring for the outcome of the animals, yet when we contact her about getting shots, spaying/neutering, and microchip information she WILL NOT RETURN PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, then proceeds to berate you when you do finally get her on the phone for leaving more than one message over the course of 4 weeks! She makes you sign a contract and pay a deposit that will supposedly be returned after spaying or neutering your rescued pet, and threatens to take away your new pet if you do not hold up your side of the contract. After the spaying/neutering is complete she then says she made a mistake and the contract is wrong and we are not due the full amount of the deposit back. I am all for rescuing pets and it is noble work, but just be careful because this lady is a nut and a liar and not easy to work with. read more

I am absolutely disgusted by how unprofessional this foundation is, namely Elizabeth who handles the adoption process (all of the volunteers were extremely friendly). I submitted an application to adopt a puppy a week in advance, along with contacting her personally via email to let her know that the application was sent and that I will be coming to the Petco meet and greet. She never replied, but I still went to the event anyway. I went in today, promptly right before the event started. I fell in love with two of the puppies. Elizabeth never once acknowledged me as I spent two hours bonding with one of the puppies in my arms. I tried to speak with her several times, but she never once made eye contact with me, and basically treated me like I didn't exist. When I finally had two seconds with her, she told me there were "18 applicants" for that specific puppy and that she would be reviewing them. Well, none of those 18 eager applicants showed up besides myself. Two hours into the event an elderly couple showed up and snagged the puppy. Apparently, Elizabeth knew them and they were "pre-approved two weeks ago." I couldn't believe the level of unprofessionalism on her part. It seems like friends get priority here. I drove an hour to see those puppies, and she didn't have the decency to come speak to me, and let me know the situation. I would have been fine and understanding had she done that. She was disgusting, snarky, and thought waayyyyy toooooo highly of herself to acknowledge those around her. The couple that adopted the puppy already had two other dogs, and were elders. It baffled me as to how they would be a good fit and give that puppy an active lifestyle, or even live long enough to see the puppy into adulthood. Anyways, I confronted her about the situation and she didn't bat an eye or even care. She said the applications were on a first come basis. OK, FINE. There was another couple who came in WITHOUT even having signed an application, and were able to adopt one of the puppies. So how does that work? And next time, please reply to your applicant's emails. I don't care how many you get, it is your JOB to look through them, and update the applicants if another person is "pre-approved" so they don't waste their time and move on. I was completely floored and incredibly heartbroken, in tears because of how rude that woman was and how disorganized this whole event was. What a complete waste of time. Situations like these make me want to not adopt, and just go ahead and buy a dog. It would save a whole lot of headache and heartache. read more

I was totally shocked at how unprofessional this organization handled a potential adoption. Elizabeth the head of it wears a white jacket trying to look like a vet, but that's where the professionalism ends. Thankfully, we found a dog elsewhere and the adoption went as smooth as glass. I noticed that two previous negatives were removed from Yelp. Maybe Elizabeth has employed Reputation Defender. If this post is taken down, then we will know for sure. read more

Horrible experience with this rescue!!! I recommend do NOT do business with them. It is very difficult to get a hold of Elizabeth and when she does return the call there are excuses. We had a great home visit and the next step we were told we'd get to have the dog stay for a few days. We tried to get in contact to schedule but had difficulty in getting responses to do so. This was a long drawn out process. As a previous post advised, she dangles the dog in front of you, getting you and family excited and then it doesn't happen! read more

The dogs are cute, but don't get your hopes up for adopting any of them. The people that run the organization seem to be too busy with their personal/professional lives to get back into contact with serious inquirers. In my personal experience, only after 3 weeks and borderline harassment did I receive a reply. The dog was adopted already despite the outdated picture and ad on pet finder. Bottom line: They may have good intentions, but their unprofessional tendencies and bad communication means bad business for those serious about adopting a dog. Their dogs should go to another adoption facility that can actually handle business, despite if they are "volunteers" or not. Or they need more volunteers. Simple as that. read more

I wanted to write a follow up to my post of two years ago. I adopted a beautiful six week puppy from Elizabeth/Marley's Pit Stop named "William" now "Guapo". Guapo is the silliest, sweetest dog and we love him to pieces. Elizabeth, we adore him. Today he turns 4. Thank you. read more

I don't know what C.D.B. is talking about in her review. I have fostered for Marley's Pit stop for over 2 years and have boarded over 60 dogs at my house in that time for Elizabeth. The only thing that matters to Elizabeth and the other people who work with her is the welfare of the dogs they take into the rescue. They appreciate how important fosters are to that goal and treasure them as the most important asset. Everything is about the dogs and finding them the best quality homes. Every foster has different needs, but no matter how challenging, nobody is in any way deceived, abandoned or regretful. Elizabeth is in constant contact with her fosters and helps them in whatever way is needed. Elizabeth is emotionally and ethically incapable of dumping any dog on anyone. Her love of dogs,. and especially bully breeds, is unparalleled in anyone I have ever met. There are unscrupulous people in dog rescue, but Elizabeth is a model of what dog rescue angels should all be like. She has always offered far more support to me as a foster than I ever asked for. If anyone wants to foster dogs or volunteer to help with a dog rescue, it would be impossible to find a better one than Marley's Pit Stop Rescue. These people love dogs, and put their well being above all else and still manage to treat each other with respect and, love and support. The camaraderie and support by the rescue is the best part, next to the dogs themselves. If you want to do something you will love doing and feel great about afterward, I suggest volunteering for a dog rescue, and if you are lucky you will find one like Marley's Pit Stop. read more

Elizabeth is apparently a Jackel and Hyde. The ratings are pretty much 5 or 1. My experience is a one as I found that the one star ratings were pretty much on target with what I experienced. A dog I was interested in is still listed on Allpaws as available and on Marley's site. Couldn't get her to tell me why the dog was still listed when she told me it was adopted pending a home visit. That was about three weeks ago. I adopted a dog from Redlands Ca in the mean time. read more

Not everybody is right for a pet and don't realize that it is a lifetime commitment. Elizabeth and the gang are good at determining that. So if some reviews on here seem salty then maybe you might need to consider that maybe you are not ready for that. This is a all volunteer organization NO ONE is paid. She gets donations and adoption fees that cover vet bills, food, and lodging. There are expenses that go along with doing work like this. Elizabeth has given her life to rescuing animals. She's does the best she can for a one man show. So please be patient. If you are that serious about adopting a pet then go to her in person and see if you connect with that pet. She is at the same location most weekends. I have adopted a pet from her and that was the best decision I've made! She is a kick ass rock star that dies gods work! Anthony read more

I absolutely adore this organization. I adopted 2 beautiful, charismatic and snuggly blue-nose pitties in 2009 and was so inspired by this group that I've been volunteering at adoption events ever since. Elizabeth holds the welfare of her dogs as top priority, loving them unconditionally and ensuring that their forever home is exactly that. MPSR is a wonderful resource, community and advocate for homeless pets. read more

worlds greatest,caring professionals.criticism,well how would you like to everyday be responsible for finding a life to save, checking its health,getting a foster to carefor this life. the group does not have have any other life but taking care of animals(yes, feeding, cleaning up, checking out homes), last year over 300 animals in 2013 saved -not easy. we are the lucky of owners of a beagle saved by marleys-patience- the results-wow!!!! only you can make the difference. read more