How I came to know about San Jose Bengal Cats and Rene was at the Campbell farmer's market where…read moresomeone had a cat in their backpack. I reached out asking so many questions earlier this year but the timing just wasn't right. Rene actually reached out to me because he knew I was looking for one without spots. Naturally, I asked for a photo and just HAD to go meet her. Rene is very patient and cares deeply for these cats. You can see his engagement with these babies and how much he cares for them. The day he reached out, I was able to visit the cattery and that was the beginning of the end. You're able to hold the kitty with a deposit until when you're ready to bring them home. They come with the basic vaccines, a week worth of wet and dry food, and he will send pedigree papers once they're spayed/neutered. We love our dear girl and hope others will be able to find great homes! As he said, we're now family.

We are so happy to have a new family member that we got from San Jose Bengal Cats. We were pleased…read morewith the on-line experience that provided us plenty of information on Bengal cats. And we were even more pleased with the conversation we had with the owner Rene. He was super helpful and answered all of our questions. You can tell how much he loves his work and his cats. We were particularly interested in a Bengal cat because they are supposed to be more hypoallergenic than other cats, and so far, we can see why. Almost no cat hair left anywhere. Although cat dander is where most of allergies come from, these cats have less of that too. Apparently, these cats are very smart and can be trained to travel with you on a leash like a dog; so we are starting our training now and it is going well. Rene was happy to chat about how to train our cat, and we never felt rushed. We highly recommend San Jose Bengal Cats!

I saw Willow Glen Frenchies on Instagram and I was hooked! We ended up picking a male Merle with a…read morehalf white and grey face who is now Murphy. Working with Mark was so easy and he stayed in touch with me until the day we were able to get our fur baby. Very friendly, honest and overall amazing! We are beyond happy to have our new addition and may even get another in the future! If you're looking for a pure bread Frenchie please go through Willow Glen Frenchie, they won't disappoint!!! Thank you so much Mark for everything and we will definitely send you updates!

Willow Glen Frenchies are amazing! I got my puppy a few weeks ago. They care so much about thru…read morepuppies and making sure they go to a great home! I text Mark with questions all the time and he is super responsive. I named her Cross since she has a little cross mark on her chest! Sooo cute. If you are looking for a beautiful AKC registered Frenchie Puppy, this is the place! FYI, their Instagram is willow_glen_frenchies

Update to the manager's response:…read more I had never been "unsure" about declawing, in-fact I'm 100% against it! That was never brought up in the conversation, that is absolutely false. And the garage in question had been converted into a room, it was actual well insulated additional room where I was planning to set up their space. Please stop making bs stuff about the conversation we had. I ended going with a better organization from where I was able to adopt. Lots of better options out there than your so called rescue.

I only looked up IBOK's Yelp reviews after having an upsetting experience with them, which I think…read moreis worth sharing for others navigating the adoption process. I was initially very excited about IBOK, particularly their thoughtful two-cat policy, which made a lot of sense to me. They were also flexible and kind about my living a few miles outside of Santa Clara County. I was approved to adopt and the process started off on a positive note. After being approved, I was quickly directed to a specific pair of kittens who were older than I'd hoped for. They sounded wonderful, but while young, they don't look like what you picture when you think "kittens." Our family recently lost our 20-year-old cat, and my children, who are younger than that cat, have always hoped to experience raising kittens. The initial email recommending the pair was polite and said if we didn't feel they were the right fit, there would be many others to consider. I felt bad tentatively turning down the pair they suggested and said as much in my reply. They quickly let me know that I might have to wait a few months because it was not kitten season. What made the situation upsetting was what happened next. A few days later, IBOK posted about eight 7-8 week old kittens on their Facebook page, asking for foster help. I was excited to see young kittens despite it not being "kitten season" and I inquired if it might be possible to adopt a pair instead of fostering as we are probably not up to giving up kittens we've taken into our home! We got our last cat at this age. I also commented (in what I thought was a friendly way) that the kittens were all cute and that one particularly reminded us of our late cat. The response I received was unexpectedly harsh. Part of the text read: "As you were not interested in the kittens we recommended to you as a perfect fit, you may want to look at other rescues for your new kittens. Wanting kittens as young as possible isn't a characteristic we look for in our adopters. We want the best match possible for our kittens, and you do not seem to be looking for a match that would be in the best interests of our kittens. We're sorry, but you asked us for help in finding the right pair for you, and we did that. But you were not interested. You should be looking for the right personalities, not just how they look." This response made me feel hurt, stupid, and misunderstood, and I regretted commenting on the kittens' cuteness, as it was meant to be chatty and friendly. It also made me feel very judged for expressing a preference for younger cats, which I already felt bad about but hadn't realized would disqualify us as adopters. Despite feeling upset, I responded apologetically to her text (even though my husband suggested I simply reply, "Are you OK?"). I dislike confrontation and understood that they were not going to let us adopt, but I didn't want to leave on a bad note. I never received a response back. As someone who works with a horse rescue, I understand how those in deep in the trenches of rescue work are often overwhelmed and exhausted. Still, I think it's important to assume the best of people who come to you hoping to love and care for animals. My interaction left me feeling like one of the Dursleys, and it's going to take me some time to build up the nerve to approach another rescue group. I know I should re-examine my preferences too. I imagine that adopting through IBOK could go well if you accept the cats they recommend for you, avoid expressing preferences about age or commenting on appearance, and pass their tests. Their focus on finding the best match for their cats is admirable, but I think they could benefit from more compassion and openness when communicating with adopters. Especially after reading the other reviews, I'm sure many people would likely be willing to adjust their plans if guided thoughtfully. (I'm leaving 3 stars because I think that's the fairest option considering I only experienced one small part of the adoption process.)

I've submitted a few application for other dog on pathfinder, but I haven't had any luck or updated…read morewhether I'm approved or no. My hopes and dream of getting some specific dog on pet-finder melted when I heard when some dog has been adopted. Application takes about two-one min to fill it out but it waste our time of the day doing it. I'll be using Craigslist for now on to adopt my future puppy.

This is a great rescue with great people who love cats and dogs. They take great care of their…read moreanimals and make sure each one is adopted to a wonderful home. Highly recommend!!!

Erika and her husband, Rodel, are the best! Knowing how sketchy it can be purchasing a Frenchie…read moreonline, Erika put our minds at ease from the start. She offered a Facetime or in-person visit for Piggie before we put a deposit down. Everything was super organized for our pick up date. They even gave us a goodie basket and offered FREE booster shots. Their dogs are high quality and beautiful blue and lilac fawns and merles with grey eyes! Highly recommended and 100% legit. We love our blue fawn boy and couldn't ask for a dog with a better temperament. I text Erika with questions all the time and she is super responsive. If you're looking for a beautiful, AKC registered Frenchie pup, this is the place. You can thank me later.

First and foremost, THANK YOU to Erika for our little babe. I had been messaging FBF on and off for…read morea couple years; always interested, but never the right timing. Once I was ready, I reached out and Erika was super kind and informing of the entire adoption process. I was able to visit to see Bentley prior to adopting -- I also was gone for a few days, and Erika allowed me to put down my deposit and wait until we were ready to pick her up. She gave us all the information, shot records, vet recommendations, and even sent us with a little kibble so Bentley would be okay when we transitioned to another type of food. When the time is right, we will adopt our next baby from French Bulldog Fever! Our Bentley girl is a Red Fawn, if anyone is wondering!

High quality pets! This is already my second Syrian hamster from them and I just love how…read morebeautiful, friendly, healthy and curious they are.

The owner was very knowledgeable and all the animals were very healthy and well cared for. The 2…read morerats we brought are very affectionate. We definitely recommend

I cannot express how awesome Erika and Rodel are. They have been super helpful through the entire…read moreprocess of picking out and bringing home our new puppy. They are great about responding to messages, they send pictures and updates of the puppies as they are growing, and really work hard to ensure their puppies have a smooth transition to their new homes. You can tell that they are very very passionate about what they do. If you are thinking about getting a new fur baby for your family, I would 100% recommend them.

We used happy paws Monday night after we found this sweet boy wandering around at night. They where…read morevery thorough and did a great job assisting us with our new friend and did a great Jos conforming the owners identity, we highly recommend them for all your stray animal needs.