We rescued our beloved Minnie from Copper's Dream Rescue. This rescue is incredibly near and dear…read moreto us, and they do so much good. They have helped save so many wonderful animals. We have volunteered as foster parents for dogs for Copper's Dream and the rescue helped our foster babies find amazing forever homes.

We were a 16 year foster for them and while they mean well they have a single paid employee who is…read moreoverwhelmed which means not all dogs get the care they deserve. Communication is lacking, they are slow to respond to requests and at times you as a foster are on your own. That makes it hard, because we all want what's best for the dogs but in doing that we let the rescue off the hook and do their job for them which just reinforces what's wrong. Maybe they will get back on track, but we will no longer foster for them.

Every member is voluntary only and no one is paid for their service. They provide medical as well…read moreas spay/ neuter for homeless cats. They also provide food for volunteers to feed the homeless cats. If cats appear sociable, they continue to socialize the cats and find forever home for them.

You know i really hate to give a one star on a cat rescue but I've been reading some other reviews…read moreand whoever's answering the messages from people they seem not to care or they're very rude I've called a few times i even had someone in the cat rescue from another state send a special email requesting for me to be a foster, but they still decline me WTF why would you decline someone just because they're disabled and they don't drive or they're low income?! you are discriminating towards someone who was a disability and you know that's against the law and it saying you're in San Francisco? but when i called you, you said you moved to Oakland because of covid,and you're only looking for people who can drive or support you in buying the supplies. That's not what it's about. Show more love and compassion that you state that you have for animals change your ways and if the owner is the one that's discriminating towards me and other people shame on you and if not? then you contact me back, and let's see if you can have me Foster? because, as they say, you snooze and lose out on an amazing person who can help you out. Thanks for reading my review. ~Lizzie~

PJ McCoskey at Fuzzy Butt Rescue is the angriest, most unhelpful and unprofessional person ever. We…read moreadopted 2 male, neutered American shorthair cats. When I doubled back months after adoption with the female volunteer about PJ's awful demeanor, she commented that he has anger issues towards women and had to cut him off herself months prior. We did not receive any medical records for our cats including any microchip information. We were never told that one of our cats was extremely sick with respiratory issues when Fuzzy Butt Rescue first obtained them (I found this out 1.5 yrs into ownership after issues had already arose). We were never told that male, neutered cats are prone to urinary tract infections or we would have adopted female cats; I am a solo mom with 100% of everything for my child so my plate is full as is. We were never told that a key piece of healthy lifestyle for male, neutered cats in preventing UTIs is room to run around before my 10-yo son and I brought them home to our 700 sq ft condo. When confronted with health issues with our pets, PJ refused to make any effort to help us get them care. He was insulting and called me "cheap" for not being willing to spend thousands of dollars on testing despite that I took our cat to 2 emergency clinic visits after working hours the first of which was around midnight before a big job I had booked for the next day. He said he would take them back vs actually helping us to resolve the issue. Our cat's UTI was resolved with a $10 homeopathic product on Amazon that has over 10K reviews and a 4.4 star rating. He called that product "a hoax" but it worked in ONE day once I had time to stay home with the cat and treat him. PJ insulted me for even thinking of trying the homeopathic product vs agreeing to thousands of dollars of testing as a first resort. This guy is the absolute worst. If you want a pleasant and professional pet adoption process, go somewhere that has built a documented reputation in that vein which provides the necessary medical history on adoption (I wasn't aware there was any or I would have asked!). It's March 2023 and I'm looking at our cat's 9 page vet record now in after we got them in Feb 2021 and am shaking my head. This cat has major health problems. I had 2 cats as a child for almost 20 yrs with none of these issues. My son was crying in his sleep last night with a nightmare about losing our cat. Screw you and your judgment and negligence, PJ.

Fuzzy Butt Rescue sells cats for $200 and charges kids $1 to pet their caged cats at this location:…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/scissor-me-whiskers-too-san-francisco?osq=Scissor+Me+Whiskers. We wandered in and tried to get a kitten here. After a few days I asked when we could come pick up the cat. Ashley Ascencio and PJ McKovsky responded with rude/angry/mansplaining/outright mean emails, saying we couldn't have the cat because we'd let him go outside. Could do without the cat shaming lecture, it's not an effective way to educate people. Nasty email: "If you're next step is to go buy an animal instead of self reflecting then that speaks highly of you. We feel even more solid in our decision. Please explain to your child you do not value the lives and well being of your animals and I think he'll understand our decision too." Bad experience at this place, Avoid unless you want to deal with mean people. I also agree that they are withholding the medical history of the cats. My husband thought the cat seemed sick. I thought he was just bored and depressed in the cage, but I saw later on the facebook page that this bunch of cats all had extensive medical issues. No one informed me of that at all when we filled out the paperwork on him.

Animal Fix Clinic is simply the best. I have three cats, and I brought all of them here to be…read morespayed/neutered. Every experience has been smooth, professional, and reassuring. The staff is incredibly caring and truly takes the time to make sure both pets and owners feel comfortable. What really stands out is the level of compassion and dedication they show. I've also volunteered here, and seeing firsthand how gently and attentively they care for every animal only confirmed how special this place is. They go above and beyond, not just in medical care but in how they treat people, too. Their services are affordable and provide tremendous value, especially considering the quality of care you receive. It's rare to find a clinic that combines professionalism, heart, and accessibility so well. I highly recommend Animal Fix Clinic -- and if you're able to, consider donating to support the amazing work they do for our community's animals.

Excellent place to get your cat spayed or neutered. You pay based on income level. Our vet quoted…read more$1,200, we pay $400 including putting in a chip. The surgery went well without complications. It's hard to get appointments so plan ahead. Check website when appointments open up for that month. It goes pretty quickly.

I would absolutely recommend participating in one of their events. They host community days where…read moreyou can feel good about spending your time outdoors and doing something so beneficial for the animals. They do amazing work here, please consider helping or donating anyway you can!

I love volunteering at Rancho Compasion! Over the years, it's been as much of a sanctuary for me as…read morethe resident animals! Connecting with the human and non-human animals has provided a therapeutic sense of community and hope. I've been inspired to meet so many like-minded people who are making more conscious, compassionate choices. I've seen firsthand how the resources are wisely used and how well the residents are cared for; volunteers receive excellent training on doing the tasks that go into that care (cleaning, changing the bedding, preparing food). I especially enjoy helping with special events and tours that inspire and educate guests. It's exciting that the sanctuary has evolved to include agricultural education to nurture the next generation of citizens! I'm proud to be an active supporter of Rancho Compasion and all that it stands for, especially in an age that begs us to stand for something. Please consider supporting Rancho Compasion and other farmed animal sanctuaries working to improve animal welfare and human awareness. Let Love Roam.

What an enthusiastic and caring organization! The team puts their hearts & souls into rescuing…read morecritters and getting them to their new homes.

From the owner: Critter Waggin spcializes in exotic animal rescue and rehoming. Our expertise in the care and…read morehousing of animals includes, tortoises, lizards, snakes, hampsters, chinchillas, rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, as well as all household pets and everything in between. We pride ourselves in the care of the animals entrusted to us, both in their day to day care, and finding suitable and loving forever homes. We offer educational programs to help new and future pet owners to set up new cages and train them in the proper care of their new family member.

Honestly I regret not writing this sooner but I should have because I personally had the best…read moreexperience with this shelter. My partner and I were looking for a cat to keep our DIFFICULT cat company. When I say difficult, I mean AGGRESSIVE and bitey and clingy. We communicated all this to Tina and Eesha when we were interested in a specific cat. They advised us to consider another cat, a younger one they were more familiar with that they thought would be a better fit for a dominant cat. It was rough introducing them but Tina and Eesha were so helpful and were there for us for the entire process during our trial adoption. They really knew the kitties they had and what they needed and understood our needs as well. When we eventually decide to adopt a third, AKRF will be the first place I check. I hope these reviews don't stop anyone from reaching out to them. Genuinely so grateful for finding our youngest

I was interesting in a lynx point Siamese kitten offered through Ace, which I saw on Petfinders. I…read morefilled out an application and sent them a message. "Fiona" was listed as friendly, affectionate, curious, in her headline. Her bio says she is Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart...all the things I was hoping for in a new kitten. I am an experienced cat owner, work from home, and met all the typical adoptive parent qualifications. Never heard back from Ace, so followed up a few days later with a message through Petfinders. No answer. I googled Ace for a phone number and called. The woman who answered was very rude and unprofessional. She asked me how I got this number. I told her I found it on the Internet. I told her why I was calling that I was interested in adopting Fiona. She said she was busy and would call me back but never did. I followed up with another email. Crickets. I filled out a second application and still did not hear anything after a couple of weeks. I gave up and found another kitten through a much more organized and professional rescue organization. I've dealt with several rescue organizations in the Bay Area and have never been ignored by anyone except for Ace. Beware of this organization. When I made a complaint through Petfinders about the lack of response and professionalism of Ace, I finally got a message from them saying that it turned pretty little Fiona was not good with other cats. Beware of this organizations tactics.

I stumbled on this place while searching for a new reptile friend online. I had a bearded dragon…read morefor over 10 years. I cherished him so much and he passed of old age in March of this year. I didn't want a new pet from the pet store, but a rescue that needed all the love I had to offer. So i emailed Herpaderp last night. I got a quick and friendly response and a request to send current time-stamped photos of the enclosure I had to offer to my new friend. I really like that they do that, definitely shows how much they care for their reptiles. Everything worked out great and my husband and I were able to go there today and meet up with Christian. He was super friendly. They had a very large designated room where they kept quite a bit of reptile friends, all in appropriately sized enclosures. All the reptiles looked relaxed and healthy with a super chill vibe. No one surfing or distressed. We had the privilege of walking around their beautiful yard where they have ample fruits and vegetables planted. We met some outside turtles in an awesome pond and a silly tortoise that followed us around the yard. We ended up adopting Chester, a spunky bearded dragon that was missing an eye. What he lacked there he makes up in personality. My husband and I were really impressed, and grateful for the work that these kind hearted people do. They absolutely care about their rescue and have put fourth a lot of time and effort into creating a safe space for their reptiles. I highly recommend this rescue if you're looking for a cold blooded friend!

From the owner: If you're looking for a reliable and caring reptile rescue, HerpaDerp Reptile Rescue is an…read moreexcellent choice. This organization is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating reptiles in need and finding them loving homes. The team at HerpaDerp Reptile Rescue is passionate about animal welfare and works tirelessly to ensure that every reptile in their care receives the attention and care they need. They have a strong track record of success in rehabilitating reptiles and finding them forever homes. Whether you're looking to adopt a reptile or just want to support a great organization, HerpaDerp Reptile Rescue is a wonderful option. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff are always willing to answer questions and help you find the perfect addition to your family. So if you're looking for a trusted reptile rescue, look no further than HerpaDerp Reptile Rescue. They truly care about the well-being of every reptile in their care and are committed to making a difference in the lives of these amazing animals.

Absolutely beautiful new location!! Very welcoming for humans and cats, I am proud to be a…read morevolunteer at Nine lives and advocate for feline welfare. Nine Lives is a huge part of our community and so grateful, we are so lucky to have this business in our city. Thank you Nine Lives! Highly recommend for Vaccines, Spay & Neutering, and Adoption center.

I brought in a tom stray cat. He is super sweet. We finally caught him. I had an appointment to get…read morethe neutering done and all his shots up to date. They put some ointment on his face to heal looks like he got into a fight with some other animal. His face looks like it is healing nicely. The staff were very friendly. Found out he was around 10 years old. Very accommodating.