I would not recommend Baja Rescue because they have you to sign a contract that states if you have…read moreto return the dog, you must return them to Baja Rescue. Well, I adopted a puppy and had many unforeseen issues, including my older dog rejecting the new puppy, and they would not take her back. They told me, if it was an urgent issue all I could do was pay one of their trainers $50 per day to give her back. They had no fosters available yet here I was liable, per the contract. They hid behind their monitors/phones texting with no one wanting to help at all. They accused me of not wanting to spend the money to train the puppy along with being very, very rude to me when all I wanted was for them to live up to the rules of their very own contract. If they are going to write a contract as such, they need to follow through and take the puppy back quickly. This is how bad things happen to animals when an owner can't keep the dog for many reasons, or the dog is not a good fit for the household. If they truly care they should adhere to their own requirements. Long story short, with time and training and patience, and after 6 weeks of being abandoned by Baja Rescue entirely, and moving forward as a loving animal lover, we will be keeping the puppy afterall. But, this isn't always the case for some people and if Baja Rescue truly loved animals they would stand by their word and their contract or not have that in the contract at all Therefore, I do not recommend this rescue to anyone. They do not follow through and their actions reflect neglect of animals.

Now I do know this is a legitimate business, I changed my rating. I hope other people who attempt…read moreto communicate with the staff at Baja Dog Rescue have a much better experience. None of the prior emails I received from you had any name on them or the name of the manager, Sherry. Thank you for replying Sherry. Now I at least have a name of an actual person from Baja Dog Rescue. This confirms you are a legitimate business. Aside from being unprofessional.

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 adopted our girl from Amazing dogs rescue recently and wanted to share our experience!…read more The staff was amazing and so helpful throughout the entire process, from when I first reached out, to meeting our new puppy at the adoption event. Everyone we met was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. It had been a long time since we had a younger dog, and they really helped set us up for success. Even after bringing her home, they were quick to respond to our questions over text. I truly couldn't recommend this organization more! At the end of the day, we're so happy we found her here. She's been such a great addition to our family and we absolutely adore her

This is another non profit organization that rescues animals and tries to find forever homes for…read morethem. My boyfriend and I have seen them (usually the lady the runs the rescue) at the Unleashed off of East H St. in Chula Vista, on Sundays. I believe they're there from 10am-2pm running their adoption events. There are usually a handful of animals, usually dogs found in the corner, by the front register. The lady that runs the rescue is pretty nice and informative with the animals that are in her care. When I spoke to her, she let us know about the animals that she has are out the events (their breed, personality, age, etc). She has said that they have over a hundred animals that they rescue and the animals either stay either her or fosters until the animals can be adopted. I have gone on their website and it's not as up to date with the information, so I would suggest contacting them or going to one of their events to see what animals they do have. It's nice to know that you are given a week to see if the animal you want to adopt will work for you and your family. If the animal doesn't fit, you can bring them back the following week and what you pay for the adoption is refunded to you. You are always welcome to return the adoptee to the organization any time after adoption instead of having them go to a shelter or giving them away another way. The lady that runs it is pretty upfront with how the adoption process goes and does try to find a good fit for you and the animals she cares for. I would give her a try if you are trying to find a new fur baby! They are always getting new rescues, so check back, or just let them know what you are looking for and you may end up with an awesome new fur baby for your family!

Sami and Olivia are super ladies who go out of their way to help you find a dog for your family. I…read morefound them at the Unleashed store in Chula Vista (off of H Street and Hwy 805) and they were flexible with me and patient as I got to know my little new doggie! We live a distance away and Sami and Olivia were so accommodating to my needs. Thank you for introducing me to a great new dog for my family! She is SUCH a joy! I wish both of you wonderful luck in rescuing more precious dogs :)

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 will sing their praises to anyone who listens! I adopted the very sweetest baby girl-formerly…read moreMadonna, now Bree- three weeks ago. It was love at first sight!!! Where do I start with the excellent care and customer service?! One of the many things I loved is that most of the dogs in their care are in foster homes. So there is so much time, training and attention to each pup that you simply can't get with a shelter. Breezy was mostly potty trained, had time around other dogs to learn how to behave, and so much was known about her behaviors and care. I just adored her amazing foster Mommy, Alex! She let us come to her home and spend an hour meeting both puppies (it was originally between her and her brother, Elvis, who is also a doll!!! Someone PLEASE scoop up that cutie!). I came with a list of questions and she answered every last one in detail and was so patient. I'm forever grateful for the wonderful love and care Alex put into my beautiful girl before I got her. From the application process to the actual adoption it was roughly a week and a half. I was surprised at how fast they were able to move and pleasantly so. I was contacted via email and text at all different parts of the adoption process by various volunteers- Joelle, Deborah, Jen, Alex and Breana are a few of the wonderful women I spoke to, but there was so many more involved. Each and every individual was knowledgeable on Breezy's care and her life before The Animal Pad. However short lived that was. Bree came spayed, had her first round of shots and was even microchipped! Which was a huge selling point for me. You know how expensive those all are out of pocket?!! It's worth every last penny of the $500+ I paid to know she was well cared for before I got her! She's the most loving and easy baby I've ever had! They even came and picked up the old things I had from my former soul baby, Adonis. It was heartbreaking to let the last reminders of him go. But I met some of the kindest humans in the process- Jen and her hubby. With an empathetic ear and even a hug I was left with a sense of comfort in that difficult moment. Knowing Adonis's things will go to good use is far more valuable than any monetary value I may have gotten for any of it. They were happily surprised at all that I was sending and came to me to scoop it all up! The Animal Pad is a rescue full of animal people who do this because it nourishes the soul! Not for profit! They do not discriminate if you live in an apartment, have had a bad experience where you have to return a former adoptee, are actively planning a family or any other reason that I'd been denied from two other rescues. I'd begun to lose hope in finding a new baby to love, until Animal Pad. Now I have the very best fit and I see clearly I simply wasn't meant to have any other puppers aside from Bree! We were meant for each other and she is deeply adored!! THANK YOU to everyone at The Animal Pad!!! You are one of the good ones and I'll continue to sing your praises to all that'll listen! I'm forever grateful to each and every one of you!

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?

They spayed my frenchie I just took in and they were very caring and helpful to my questions. They…read morewere kind enough to service me despite not being in the right zip. Appreciate them so much

Although we adopted a wonderful dog, I would not recommend Loving Arms Animal Rescue to adopt from…read more Go to the Humane Society or a pound instead. Loving Arms staff stated that the dog was potty trained [newspaper] and dewormed, and less than one week later we discovered neither was true. Although they are offering to deworm her again, I feel like they were not honest. In addition, we paid $300 - which did not cover her additional shots/vaccinations. Humane Society always takes care of this. Oh well, lesson learned. Great dog though. :)

About 5 years ago, I adopted a wonderful, beautiful, loving dog from them. I paid the $300 fee,…read morewhich my work would have matched had they ever responded to their requests to confirm I actually paid. When I contacted them interested in adopting, I had a hard time getting a response, and when we finally set up to meet she was late. I had a similar experience to the other reviewers except (and this is where the extra star comes in) she was potty trained and even knew some basic commands. However, she was NOT dewormed. She actively had worms when we got her. Now reading the other reviews I'm a little worried she's not actually fixed either. I never questioned that, but I've seen no proof at all she is (no hint of scar even). Kind of bad when Yelp reviews make you wonder about this 5 years later, but luckily she's not one to let boy dogs come up behind her without getting a good smack down.

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 .