Super nervous about this but after speaking to the owners and working through multiple emails we…read morepulled the trigger. We requested a few dogs to meet but it's challenging for them to bring multiple dogs across the border. We met outside one of the dog stores in SD. Had to meet super early. Still a little sketchy in our minds but we are Uber conservative. Met Josh. He had 3 dogs with him. We had requested 2 or the 3 but had our eye on one. Few things. The dog we thought we were looking at looked big on camera but was a puppy so keep that in mind. We went in with poker face but within minutes "Lola" was in our car and we headed home. Dog has been amazing. Vet gave it a clean bill of health. We are 2 weeks in. Already potty trained and an absolute love of the family! We highly recommend this service!

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.

Went to walk our dog, Penny through Petco and left with a brother for her. Max was waiting for us…read moreand knew as we first laid eyes on him he was meant to be. We had a great experience with this rescue. They walked us through the process and made sure we had everything we needed to take Max home with us. You can see the level of care and devotion they have for these sweet dogs. We would recommend them to anyone who is interested in rescuing a dog in need.

I had a really great experience adopting Lua from this rescue. She was originally called Moe, and…read moreshe's a 2-year-old Rat Terrier--full of energy, incredibly sweet, and such a loving dog. After losing my senior dog a year ago, I wasn't sure when I'd be ready to adopt again. But when Moe/Lua came into my life, it just felt right. I'm so happy I found her. She has brought so much joy into my home already, and I'm truly grateful to this rescue for helping bring us together. Thank you for the work you do and for caring for dogs like Lua until they find their people.

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.

If you're on the fence about fostering, I highly suggest this rescue. I have been with TAP since…read more2017 as a volunteer and foster. They are extremely flexible with scheduling of volunteering and there are many different types of fostering opportunities. They provide food, supplies, veterinary care, and any other items your foster dog may need. Your contribution is the home and time. They also have a coordinator that matches you with a dog/cat that will match your lifestyle or situation such as small apartment spaces or other pets/kids. The coordinator is extremely communicative and prompt. Another great option is temporary foster for when long-term fosters go on vacation or when certain animals need a foster home if the kennel is full. This is a great opportunity to do a trial run on fostering or if you can't make a longer commitment. I have fostered several dogs from this rescue and make a monthly contribution when I can't house another pup. I continue to be inspired by their amazing work. Lauren shares many videos about the very real situations and struggles of being a rescue. Funding is extremely difficult but rest assured that your time, efforts and money donated are going to an excellent place. Even sending $5 over Venmo helps put a drop in the bucket!

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?

I don't remember her name, but she's very rude. She's an older lady behind the desk on the left…read moreside right as you come in the door she's very unhelpful. She has an attitude if you want to improve, you might want to fire her to start. She doesn't want to help animals. She doesn't care if you find an animal in the street she doesn't want to assist you incredibly rude. She argued with the dispatch on the phone who was trying to help me find somewhere to get this dog. I had no way to travel all the way to Gaines Street like she was insisting I do while the dispatch had another idea that I relinquished the dog at the shelter and they would come get it, but the lady was unhappy with that. She would have me drive all the way around San Diego because she was unconsciously biased thinking that dog was actually mine, and then I was trying to relinquish it however, that was not my dog. It was a random dog. I found on the street at Alta view dr blind and walking through the road as car is barely missed it.

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.

Honestly pretty bad. The animals are cute but you can tell they aren't taken care of well. They…read moredon't hire they're rude they take forever to get people through the lines. Not nearly staffed enough yet offer services like they have enough people to handle it. Don't respond to emails or calls and are just awful