We had a family member, who unfortunately had to move out of their home and into a small apartment…read moredue to finances, and their health issues. This is the miracle location, that assisted the family to provide a loving forever home for their furry member of the family. The pet adoption center, took care of all the paperwork, did labs to make sure the dogs were healthy, and provided medication, medical treatment, check ups, dental, etc. because they adore our canine friends. They accept donations, and volunteers to walk, help assist, taking care of the dogs. I believe for a small fee, one can adopt a dog here. This is a blessing, having this pet adoption center locally in the community!

Horrible Service. I was looking to adopt an animal and I have been calling around to see if I could…read moredo walk-ins or make an appointment. Unfortunately when I called this establishment a lady "April" answered the phone extremely unprofessionally and rudely hung up on me after she confirmed they had no hypoallergenic dogs. Not sure how much they're changing for rehoming fees because I didn't get any information before I was interrupted by the hang up sound. But I'd expect decent respect from people who are running these types of businesses. If you can't be respectful on the phone, how are you treating these poor animals...smh

I'm confused by all the reviewers saying they had trouble with the staff when trying to turn in a…read morestray animal that was found. I worked in Irvine and frequently ate lunch at the food court on Main Street/Jamboree. One day, leaving the food court, I found a dog outside in the pouring down rain vomiting by the trash cans. The dog gladly jumped into my car to get out of the down pour and I drove it to this animal shelter (yes, it vomited all over the back seat of my car). Not only did they take the dog in immediately with no questions asked, they helped me clean up my car. This place is amazing

I thank Irvine Animal Care Center for their patience with my childhood dog, Max, and taking care of…read morehim during his time here when he was wrongfully dropped off a few days prior. The process to have him back was easy and communication was perfect since all my questions were answered today. Even providing me with multiple resources for possible low-cost euthanasia services was also very helpful for me and saved me a lot of time. The staff were all very friendly as well. Thank you guys for listening to my explanation on the matter. Because I was able to have him back, I was able to move forward with euthanizing him at a pet hospital that my friend works at and was able to be with him in his last moments just a few hours ago. I really do appreciate all of your help for allowing me to be with him and let him go peacefully. Thank you so much.

We had a really wonderful experience with this organization. Since we already had 2 kids and a dog…read moreat home and wanted to add a second one- we weren't sure the best way to do that. But they worked with us to find the best possible pup to match our family and that is how our family grew by sweet and perfect doggy Zahara!! She is an angel and everything they said! We will forever be grateful they saved her from a high kill shelter and found a foster home for her to keep her safe and well trained until we found her and gave her a forever home! Everyone here that we worked with was excellent- such care and devotion and loyalty to these dogs they are passionate to save and entrust to homes. They organized a first meeting to create the best introduction for us all and our other dog, plus spent over an hour of incredibly helpful dog training advice in person to help us incorporate her into our home. We'll never look anywhere else if we ever want another animal! We are their supporters for life! Thank you Little Red Dog!!!

From the start to the end this organization was professional, organized, informative & kind. Most…read moreof all I could see that they truly cared for the dogs that they rescued & attempted to find good matches & the best homes for the pups. They don't cut you loose after the adoption either. I've had texts asking how it's going & cheering me on. Plus they have a great trainer on board that I already met with at the greet & meet & he went over tips & techniques. He's also on staff. Plus they have a weekly pod cast. Having been a business owner myself I'm always impressed with customer service & this biz has it in spades. Their first concern is the dog & that is the way it should be!

We adopted our first family dog named Nicki from Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. We loved her so…read moremuch. She was a great family pet and she came to us at a time when we needed a positive uplift, right after our daughter Kelly (age 4.5) had open-heart surgery. Nicki added so much joy to all our lives. We stop by the shelter quite often, and we like the way it is run. The animals seem to be cared for in a very nurturing way! Pam & Doug Carrie

About three months ago I adopted Ziva formerly known as Cassidy. The staff was very kind and…read morewelcoming. You can tell they truly care about the animals there. They were very transparent about everything. Anytime a friend mentions wanting to adopt a dog I mention this rescue! 10/10 experience.

The kids found a puppy online and it turned out to be a listing from Coastal German Shepherd…read moreRescue. The girls filled out the application and the eight-year-old started emailing "Harmony" the dog listed in the picture. Correspondence with this organization is top-notch. They responded right away and followed-up with a phone interview. They had rescued the pregnant mother who then had 13 puppies. When we visited the puppies, it turns out the one the girls chose was the same one in the original photo. It was pretty cool. They do things right here. The puppies were dewormed, chipped, and shots were initiated. They do require a donation which includes spay/neuter and training classes. Our new family member is now about 10 months old. Harmony is an amazing individual full of love and we all love her very much. I am appreciative for all this organization does and the positive impact it had on my kids. Two Thumbs Up! If I had more hands, those thumbs would be up, too!

Fyi - The application manager is...... Pretty much nonexistent or just doesn't care - Found a dog I…read moreliked called, went in, filled out the application, and nothing... Called again - heard them say call her back and nothing... offered to volunteer and nothing, offered to raise money for them and nothing So this dog that's in a shelter somewhere scared out of its mind begging for a home (the dog i wanted) Who knows what's gonna happen to that beautiful dog because of this group... this group, actively helps dogs NOT find homes and this qualified home is desperately seeking a dog - can I adopt the dog that desperately needs to be here.? my personal experience is.... No I Can't get a dog because I went through this group. I also offered to volunteer and foster a Dog... And Nothing... I asked what was going on and they said there's some kind of hierarchy anyways some dog somewhere will probably be put to sleep because this group is not interested enough in finding homes for dogs and I'm definitely a qualified home and qualified dog owner - the volunteers are nice, but don't seem to have any ability to do anything more than hang out with the dogs once a month in a parking lot, pretending to try to get them home... Based on the hierarchy (im not the only complaint about this) the application manager who just drops the ball or doesn't care - very very sad that some dog is gonna have to pay the price for that. - I'm posting this negative review in the hope that something changes for the sake of the dogs that depend on this group

Lady who I spoke with on the phone was extremely rude and disrespectful, I had called to ask if you…read morecould take a dog home for a day to see if their the right fit for our family and she immediately told me that was stupid. She said if you wanted to see the dog you could go there and that's it, I can understand if it's policy that they can't do that however there was ab ZERO need for the rudeness from my one simple question, would suggest a new receptionist.

Rose and Pryssla are soooo extremely caring. We rescued a Jack Russell wire hair terrier 9 months…read moreold . He now is a year and he is just precious. Rose was so knowledgeable. We now board our Scruffy with Rose and he is like member of their family. I read some previous reviews now and as far as the questions Rose asked...she was mild compared to other rescues. She spoke to me on the phone --none of this hiding behind texting. All of her advice was correct re our sweet dog. Thank you Furry Canine Rescue!!

I cannot say enough good things about Girls of Dog Rescue. They are always willing to help the…read morecommunity and are genuinely dedicated to the well-being of every dog they encounter. When I was in desperate need of finding a safe new home for a stray German Shepherd named Luna, they went above and beyond to assist me. Not only did they offer guidance and support, but they also helped me connect with other rescue organizations and resources to give Luna the best possible chance of finding a loving home. Throughout the process, they were compassionate, professional, and focused on what was best for the dog. It is clear that every decision they make is based on the safety and welfare of the animals in their care. Their kindness, dedication, and willingness to help during a difficult situation made a lasting impression on me, and I am truly grateful for everything they did. I highly recommend Girls Dog Rescue to anyone looking for a rescue organization that genuinely cares about dogs and the community they serve.

After recently losing my beloved Yorkie of 9 years, my husband and I decided to honor her memory by…read morerescuing rather than purchasing from a breeder. We came across an adorable Shih Tzu pair (a brother and sister) and submitted an application expressing interest in one of them. Within seconds of submitting, I received a call. The representative hadn't read my application at all. When she asked if I currently had a dog and I explained mine had just passed, there was zero acknowledgment; no condolences, nothing. She then informed me it was "unethical" to adopt just one puppy and that I'd need to take both. When I agreed to take both, she reversed course, saying the siblings would "fight" and I couldn't take them together. When I offered to adopt two unrelated dogs instead, the story changed again; apparently a doctor had just been approved for the dog I applied for, mid-conversation, and I was redirected to a one-year-old Yorkie before being abruptly dismissed. The inconsistencies were glaring, the policies shifted in real time, and the entire interaction was handled without a shred of compassion. I am a registered nurse and my husband works in the entertainment industry; we are experienced, attentive pet owners who gave our Yorkie an exceptional life. None of that was considered because my application was never actually reviewed. This experience is precisely why so many people turn to breeders and pet stores instead of rescues. When grieving applicants are met with dismissiveness, fabricated barriers, and contradictory excuses, it doesn't serve the animals; it leaves them in shelters longer. I hope the organization takes a hard look at how their team communicates with prospective adopters.

Very rude for no reason, I feel horrible for all the poor animals who suffer Bc of how…read moreunprofessional and rude especially in the south division of cerritos. Seems like every station they have has garbage customer service! Please give up all the animals yall have to someone that actually wants to see them adopted

I am shocked at how disgusting and rude these people are when you are looking for a pet to adopt…read more They make you fill out a very detailed and specific application which is great to clear out the weirdos and puppy mills but they don't give a reason why your application was denied and tell you to go elsewhere. They must make $ off these dogs or they would actually do a little more research and inform people why they were denied. It's borderline discrimination and should put in their requirements what they don't want so people don't expect or hope for a puppy.

Hard to get a puppy there's always someone waiting for the pup before you! They say these people…read morehave been waiting for 6 months! It's not a fair situation!

ADVICE: "BE PERSISTENT"…read more Thank you and kudos to SCPR for taking their time to rescue Pomeranians and finding them the right fit homes. They are a trusted organization and the volunteers/staff truly care for the Pomeranians an want the best fit. The Poms come spade/nurtured, vaccinated, and microchipped. My Pom came with a ton of commands and housebroken and pad trained. Because of them, my heart is overly filled with joy knowing I am a human to that infamous CHLOE! I adopted Chloe on August 28, 2019 after 3.5 weeks of stalker her and sliding DMs to the organization/volunteers - more like blowing up their DMs. LOL. Like I said, "be persistent". - Continuously keep reaching out - Attend their events - Be vocal to the organization and volunteers how interested you are and what is the next step - Good luck being the right fit for your future resume Pomeranian The organization is great. Til this day they keep in touch! HERE'S MY STORY. I have given up trying to adopt a dog because it seems daunting and never ending with dismissing inquiries - it belittled my confidence in ever adopting a rescue. I decided to give my dog search one last try and I saw a picture of Chloe. When I want something, I will go beyond measures to get it. Chloe stole my heart and I knew she'd be mine. I went to the SCPR website and emailed them, followed their social media, and sent messages and received no response. I even noted their address and was determine to drive 1+ hrs but realize it doesn't look like a dog rescue facility. I did my "investigating" on InstaGram and connected a key person (Jasmine) in the organization and slid DM's her way. She connected me to the temp. foster mom (Theresa) caring for Chloe via phone to know more about her personality. She didn't tell me just the good stuff, she truthfully told me about who/how Chloe is - I appreciate that because I've had other organizations say anything just to loadoff the dog. Shortly after, they texted me about the meet and greet event coming up in Irvine that weekend and then it was announced online. I wasn't sure what was expected and so I arrived 2hrs early and waited near by. And was the first person to arrive at the event to meet Chloe and spend time with her. A ton of people were there to check out Chloe and I started to lose my confidence assuming maybe those people are better fit because this is my first dog as an adult and all these other people have dogs an etc. I stayed an extra 1.5hrs observing Chloe and chatting with volunteers and of course checking out my competition. I then asked the organization "what's the next step, I'd like to do a trial". According to them, I was the only one who stepped up and asked and so I got my chance. Little did they know, I have been observing Chloe through pictures and social media for 3 weeks that i have prepared for her to live with me even though I have yet met her (bought her a bed, tons of food she might like from a special dog deli, bought her a few mini tennis balls, bought a camera for my home so I can spy on her, seemed out local small dog parks to take her) - yah, I'm THAT dedicated type of person. Couple days later they arrived in San Diego to do a home inspection and drop Chloe off - I was truly ready for her. Our week trial went great, we were the right fit. While on trial, Chloe got fleas from the dog park and the organization allowed me to take her to their vet to get checked and get medication for her. During trial, they followed up to make sure everything was okay. Their lines of communication was open and I could reach out to them about anything. After a week, we went forward in making the adoption final! They given me a chance to love a rescue dog and I hope to provide Chloe with #livingherbestlife moments in San Diego.

The people at New Beginnings For Animals are wonderful to work with. We found the perfect dog for…read moreour family through this rescue group. Their rates are very reasonable especially since they care for the animals, give them any necessary shots/chips and nurse them to health if needed until they find their forever home. I worked mostly with Diane and she was always punctual with replying to emails/texts regarding any dogs of interest. She always gave me timely info and answered any and all of my constant questions and concerns. Meeting times were always flexible and there wasn't a pressure to choose a dog with every meeting. They do their homework on finding the right fit for their animals which I appreciate. They have the animals best interest at heart. That means not every family will get what they want if the fit isn't right. It'd be awful to adopt a dog only to rehome/return the dog a few months later due to bad fit. Keep up the good work!

I like that they are a no kill shelter and that they are willing to help you in anyway when you…read moretake an adoption from them and if it works with both of you, that's wonderful and if not, they are willing to take the dog back. Thank you.