Alright, listen up. Captain 619 here. I usually deal in... other kinds of operations. But last…read moreweek, I had to make a trip down to the San Diego County Animal Services joint in Bonita. See, my associate was lookin' for a new four-legged "enforcer," if you catch my meaning. I'll be straight with yous--I wasn't expecting much. A government facility? I figured it'd be all bureaucracy and headaches. I was ready to make a donation and keep it moving. I wasn't even really in the market to adopt, see? But let me tell ya, these people... they're the real deal. The staff there, they're not just on the payroll--they're made. Made of the good stuff. Incredibly helpful, extremely nice, and kinder than you'd ever expect. They answered all my questions without making me feel like a palooka and they handled the whole operation with class. The facility itself is what it is. It's an older establishment, you know? They're workin' with what they got. But you don't judge a book by its cover, and you don't judge a place by its linoleum. It was clean, and that's what matters. The process, though? Smooth. Very professional. No funny business, no hidden fees. I'm attaching the price sheet they gave me--everything's on the level, very reasonable for what you're getting. They made sure the pup and I were a good fit. It felt less like a transaction and more like... an introduction to the family. So now I'm a believer. I went in skeptical, and I came out a big proponent. This place shows you the great possibilities and relationships that can be made with a future family member. We couldn't be happier with our new associate. If you're looking to expand your organization, you know where to go. Tell 'em the Captain sent you. They'll know what it means. Capisce?

We've always had a pleasant transaction here. We've gotten two of our dogs here in the past…read more Definitely looking forward to future transactions!

When I went to Petco see what I might find I never imagined I would find my forever dog. But I saw…read morehim and he was mine. I've had lots of experiences where shelters felt snobby. Like I wasn't good enough for their pets. But this didn't happen here. Everyone was kind and caring and love the dogs. I took off two stars because I had a hard time with paying for the dog. The fees were really high and it felt disorganized a little bit. The person in charge tried her best.

We adopted Aspen a pug chiquaqua mix. She has been an incredible companion and loving animal. We…read morehave had her for 2 weeks now and everyday she becomes sweeter and smarter. She is a look alike for our last dog, Grace. We changed her name to Gi Gi or the ghost of Grace. She truly is an Amazing Dog. Thank you for saving her for us.

We got our first greyhound from them . Then a 2 years later they told me there was one pregnant…read moremama . I went to take a look , out of 6 puppies 1 licked my face at 2 weeks old . She was the one !

We recently adopted our sweet girl from Operation Greyhound and can't thank Bruna, Bob, and all the…read morevolunteers enough for their time, commitment and tireless efforts rescuing and caring for this gentle breed until they are adopted out to a loving family. We had a wonderful experience throughout the entire adoption process. From the initial visit through to the adoption day/gotcha day. Adopting a greyhound from them, you can rest assured you are never left alone if you should have any questions or concerns. You will always have a support system with them and also a community of other greyhound adopters from OG on Facebook available to help. We are heading out to Cabo in a few weeks for a wedding and can't wait to use their boarding service. Knowing that my sweet girl was very well cared for at their facility before we adopted her, I can have peace-of-mind leaving her at OG.

It took me 2 years to decide to get a Grey. When I was finally ready I contacted GAC to begin the…read moreprocess. After turning in my application I was almost immediately contacted by Victoria, my adoption coordinator, to educate me about the process. Let me say something up front, it's quite a process and takes some time, they are very thorough with their efforts to match you to the right hound, but this diligence pays off when they do make a match. Patience is a virtue here and I'm so thankful for my beautiful girl! Sheba is a wonderful fit for our family. I can't say enough about the organization and Victoria. I would never go anywhere else! Start to finish this journey has been amazing and the folks at GAC always professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Go to an open house (held every month) and see this amazing organization, meet the hounds and the wonderful volunteers that make this all possible. You won't regret it!

Adopted our boy from GAC in March and couldn't have had a better experience! From start to finish…read moreour placement rep (Kirsten) was amazing! So helpful! Going above and beyond to guide us through the process and ensure a great match. And I don't know what kind of magic voodoo the placement team does but they got us the PERFECT match. I couldn't have picked a better dog for our lifestyle had I put one together myself! Great organization and great experience for me! So happy we got our boy and that GAC was there for him when he needed them most!

Went to look for a companion/add on to the family and were very lucky with our pick. Staff were…read morevery friendly and professional at front desk as well as during our meet and greet with our new family member. They will take their time and answer all your questions. The facility looked well kept and clean. There's a very big selection on dogs specifically and if you are a bit educated about shelter pets and are willing to be patient and maybe even consider some training, you will find a pet there for sure. I always like to remind people, specifically people who've never done this before, this is a place where animals from all walks of life get taken to. Some of them, if not most, will be showing some signs of kennel stress. It's always good to take your time with looking at them and ask as many questions as you can. Adoption is not something one should be impulsive about.

Very hostile and aggressive workers, I found a dog on the freeway after noticing cars swerving to…read morenot hit her so I took her to this shelter but I didn't have my I.D yet offered to give them my information. They would not accept that and told me I would be charged with animal abandonment which is insane because they used to have cages you can leave pets in after hours ? I didn't have a choice but to leave the dog . I thought I was doing a good deed to prevent the dog from getting hit but left feeling with regrets . One of the employees stepped in front of my car to prevent me to leave which is false imprisonment and I will counter sue for . They were also screaming at me while I was leaving , officer that came in didn't try to deescalate or see what the situation was . Crazy how our tax dollars are being spent . Sad part is that I wanted to give them my information in case the pups owner were not found . I just saw a collar and tag and assumed she was chipped and wanted to do the right thing . I hope she is doing well , although all this drama came from it I will not let these people make me feel bad for doing the right thing .

We met our fur baby through TAP at an adoption event in San Diego, and it was such a special…read moreexperience. The event was great. We got to meet a lot of adorable dogs, and one little guy instantly stole our hearts. What really stood out was how thoughtful and thorough TAP's process is. There was no pressure to adopt on the spot, which we really appreciated. After the event, we completed an application and received clear next steps. The following week, our foster brought him to our home so we could spend more time together. That confirmed everything we felt at the event. TAP conducted a home visit and checked our references, and it was clear throughout the process that they truly care about the well being of their animals and making the right match. Our foster was amazing, so kind and supportive. When we brought our little guy home, she sent him with his toys, some food, and a sweet note, which meant so much to us. Such a wonderful experience overall, and now our home is filled with love, laughter, and lots of snuggles.

I would not recommend adopting from The Animal Pad based on my experience…read more I recently adopted an older dog from them, and it became clear very quickly that some of his medical needs had not been adequately addressed. His medications had not been given consistently, and serious dental issues were left untreated. Since adopting him, I've had to constantly push just to get action taken on problems that should have been addressed much earlier. This past week, his gums became infected, likely related to his ongoing dental problems. It has been one medical issue after another, and what makes this so frustrating is that I believe many of these problems could have been prevented or better managed with consistent care. I understand that rescues rely heavily on fosters and have limited resources. But when you take responsibility for an older dog with significant medical needs, that responsibility includes making sure medications are given consistently, necessary veterinary and dental care is provided, and medical problems are followed up on. I'm exhausted from having to fight for this dog to receive the care he needs. Had his medical needs been managed properly and consistently, I believe his quality of life could have been significantly better.

We adopted our Eva 10 years ago from Schnauzer Rescue. We adored her and lost her last month. We…read morewill be looking to adopt again as our home seems empty now...

Great people who do a great job at saving adorable little dogs. Helped me get an "unadoptable due…read moreto bite history" mini out of a shelter. She is doing great and bossing a dog literally 10X her weight - girl has spirit.

Even Chance is a rescue organization that specializes in rehoming pitbull breeds. My fiance and I…read morerecently adopted our little rascal, Tucker, through them and it was the best decision we ever made! Even Chance makes sure their dogs pass all their required tests in order to assure that they are ready to be homed with a loving family. Our little Tucker was nuetered, micro-chipped, trained, and loved. Nicole, president of the company, even dropped him off with toys, supplements, food, and his skin ointment. We were left feeling extremely confident with our "first dog" experience. Tucker is the most obedient, beautiful, playful, fun boy we could ever ask for. To top it off his adoption fee included five weeks of training classes for Tucker. If anyone is looking to add a dog to their family please choose a rescue dog and look at Even Chance rescue first!

Hi, This is Manu…read more I met Nicole (I believe) in City Heights a couple of days ago and I told you about my friend who works and volunteers for the greater good of Pitbulls. There is an event coming up this weekend for Pit adoption, please let me know if you are interested. I also liked to buy a long sleeve t-shirt (exactly the same you were wearing Nicole) so I help with your cause. Thanks for letting me know how to get one : ) Manu