We recently adopted a kitten and the whole process was amazing. The team was super helpful and I…read morewould highly recommend their services! Thank you SPCA - Dublin!

I took my elderly dog to get medical attention. He was crying out in pain and was pacing anxiously…read morewhen we arrived at the facility. The ladies at the front desk were quick to get us checked in. The wait was not too bad for an emergency vet. I believe we were there for maybe 2 hours from beginning to end. They didn't find anything physically wrong with my dog but he actually calmed down by the end of our session and we came to the conclusion that he might've had some anxiety. They gave me medication to help with pain in case he experienced any before I could get him in to see his regular vet. They prepared estimates for blood work and x-ray but said that I can also wait until I can get him to his regular vet since it appeared that his pain had settled down. Overall, the service was great. Staff was friendly. They have complimentary coffee, tea, and water. I didn't see any pet friendly bowls but I gave my dog water from a paper cup since his mouth was so dry from his heavy breathing. I would recommend this location.

About a month ago, I went to Joybound People & Pets to adopt a kitten, and I had such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the whole process. I was looking for a baby kitten, and thankfully I found exactly the little cat I was hoping for. The adoption process was easy and smooth, and you can really tell how much the staff cares about the animals. The cats are very well treated, and the conditions they are kept in are excellent. Everything was clean, organized, and the animals looked healthy, happy, and loved. Thank you to everyone at Joybound People & Pets for all the care and dedication you give to these animals. I truly recommend this adoption center!

My best friend lost her mom to cancer a few weeks ago. My friend lives out of state- so I have been…read moreassisting her locally. Her mom adopted the sweetest chihuahua from Arf back in 2021, the fur baby went blind about a year ago. So we were really concerned about how she would settle in a new environment, and we're trying to rehome the dog I went to Joybound a few weeks ago to ask if there was any chance they take back their animals in these circumstances. The woman at the welcome desk was so helpful explaining yes they do. She walked me thru the process to fill out the forms online They got back to my friend promptly to setup an appointment for a behavior assessment and vet evaluation. We had our appointment yesterday at 2. We arrived a half hour early so we wouldn't be rushed , and to help Lily stay as calm as possible. Everyone we encountered was delightful and so kind. No judgements- Lily came alive with tail wags and enthusiasm to be back at such a supportive rescue group. She was just basking in the attention and love. She passed her behavior test with flying colors. We were told she most likely will be going to a foster home first for a few weeks before she's available for adoption. We were told we can follow her online with her name, and see when she becomes available and she won't be on the website anymore once she finds her next loving home. Thank you Joybound for standing behind your animals and supporting families We also did not have to pay a surrender fee. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy complementary coffee or tea, also offered a box of tissues We were already pulling out of the parking lot before our scheduled appointment time Can't think you enough for your kindness all around this hard experience

Great training classes thus far! We attended the puppy social for our 5month old Aussie and…read moreCarolyn, Cecilia and Quill have been so amazing and patient with us being first time dog owners. Definitely excited to attend more classes and get vaccines for her soon.

Amazing people there who care deeply for animals and the people who love them. Helped my wife and I…read morethrough a very hard time with dignity and compassion.

Don't forget to check out the animals in foster care. The foster parents are happy to share insight…read moreon the animals in their care, as well as set up an agreeable meeting time to meet their fosters. Animals in foster are so much more relaxed, they also have more of a routine. Check out the animal's diary to see photos and videos of them to glean more info on their unique personalities. Many dogs have been in play groups at the shelter, so they have information on their unique play style to better know if these dogs will be a good fit for your family

I am just curious to know who leaves a positive review for this place?! It's should have negative…read morestars. Don't waste your time like I did. Very poorly trained people who waste your time work at this place.

Did it again. Got another rescue from Love and Second Chances and couldn't be happier. They…read morereally care about finding the right home for their doggos. Love them!

We had an amazing experience working with Love & Second Chances to adopt our Mei! Melody answered…read moreall our questions and our flight volunteer was so kind. We are so happy with Mei in our lives and I highly recommend this rescue.

Wow this is my first rescue dog - we adopted a 5 yr old English Pointer named Stuart. This is my…read more5th dog, but I've always gotten puppies (3 German Shepherds & 1 small mutt dog). I wanted an adult dog to add with our little mutt dog. We've had him for a total of 6 days now. Hands-down this dog is amazing. He's a great example of why you'd want to adopt an adult dog as he's slid right into our family - exceptionally housebroken (learned the sliding glass door immediately), got right in the car & road (continues to do so as he just sits upright or down -no fuss), easy on the leash when walking, doesn't bolt to take off after anything so far, gentle mouth when taking treats, understands no & wants to please, so far no separation anxiety at all, and gets along with my older kids & little dog and knows his basic commands (sit, wait, etc). He's easier than the puppies I've had. He's naturally adjusting in that he has low growled when we hugged to long or he couldn't see - that's normal as he's learning to trust us or at my little dog when she first got too close. But its looking like he's adjusting to her better as she accidentally rolled off the couch on to him as he was sitting below at my feet. She landed on him-he just got up, no growling or anything, more like what happened as he just got up and sat. His anxiety came at night when he threw up bubbles twice but no more now. I appreciated TVAR's relaxed approach in the process when we wanted to meet. I've had a rescue want me to meet on a weekday in the SF avenues to meet the dog as they were in a hurry. For me to get over there with my family to meet meant after school so essentially I wouldn't get back till after 8 PM. We didn't do that but the expectation was too hard and didn't seem practical as we'd be rushing. TVAR was great as they just said meet at the Petfair happening at the Farmer's Market. This worked perfect as we were able to meet in an atmosphere that was us as well as see how Stuart was amongst lots of people and dogs. We were able to take the time to discuss Stuart with his foster Mommy as well as with the TVAR rep. If you ever want to consider an adult dog, I would given Stuart is a textbook fabulous dog. I appreciate the fact that TVAR took the time to save his life so we could find him. We never would have without them. Plus their description was dead-on the money - they weren't overselling him, they actually undersold him given how great he's been so far. Kudos to TVAR.

I've adopted two cats and have had a wonderful experience! So thankful for shelters like this that…read moretake great care of animals in their care.

I had such a wonderful experience adopting from Valley Humane Society! The entire process was…read morequick, smooth, and stress free, which made such a big difference. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported. Emily and Shelby were especially amazing. They were both so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. They took the time to answer all of my questions, made sure I felt confident, and really showed how much they care about the animals and the adopters. You can tell the staff truly prioritize the well being of the pets and want to match them with the right homes. Everything was organized, transparent, and efficient. I am so in love with my puppy and SO GREATFUL that I chose to adopt from here!! I highly recommend Valley Humane Society to anyone looking to add a furry family member. Such a positive and heartwarming experience!

Valley Humane Society plays a critical role in our local pet adoption ecosystem, and we had the…read moreprivilege of being given a tour recently. VHS goes to local county shelters and saves well-behaved cats and dogs that are about to be euthanized because of overcrowding. They have a medical clinic onsite that does a wellness check, and then their 200+ volunteer army steps in to foster and care for these cats and dogs, while permanent homes can be found. Our tour focused on the cat side of VHS. First we checked out the youngest kittens, which are kept in separate rooms, followed by Kitty City, which houses the remaining cats onsite (the rest are in foster homes). We met all the Catizens of Kitty City, including Mayor Big Bird, who has since been adopted, and several others with interesting personalities and histories, like Donna, Dealership, and Zombie (my favorite!). The animals are lovingly cared for, and the operations at VHS are well-organized (e.g. laundry area, kitchen and break rooms, etc.). Kitty City also includes an outdoor play area for cats, affectionately called "The Catio" !! Thank you, Valley Humane Society, for all that you do for our community.

Underdog was incredible. The whole process, from start to finish, felt incredibly considerate and…read morecaring. In our case, we have two kids, and really wanted to make sure the dog was a good match before we introduced them. That model isn't a great fit for shelters where they (understandably) want the whole family to meet the dog, and won't place a hold to let grownups prescreen first. Not so with Underdog! We completed our initial form, had an email exchange, and then a video call, just grownups. There was no rush, and absolutely no pressure - such a wonderful difference from what we'd experienced elsewhere. Once we felt like this was a good fit, we included the kids. Our foster was incredible. She was responsive, caring, kind, and compassionate, and it totally opened our eyes to how this process can go when it is handled so skillfully. Moreover, she gave us a fabulous download of information, all super actionable and helpful. We came home with healthy, realistic expectations, and tons of tools and resources to get us started. All this is to say, thanks to Underdog, we got connected with our pup - and our family is completely in love.

Great experience meeting with foster Kris today at her foster puppy paradise and adopting a pup…read more Such a clean and stimulating and loving environment for all the pups there. The adoption process was so simple and easy and our sweet girl is getting used to her new pack :)

Don't let the negative reviews deter you. Jelly's place is an amazing shelter with compassionate…read moreand kind people working their hardest to take care of those animals. I had a litter of puppies that were failing to thrive and on deaths door, when I contacted the owner Julie about them she took the puppies and mom home with her without hesitation to tube feed and administer meds and fight for them to survive. She loves every animal in her care and will fight to advocate for them and what they need. Even when two of the puppies passed away, she ensured the others got the best care possible and survived. Jelly's place wants the best for all of their animals and want to find a home where they can thrive. They have many reactive and traumatized dogs from all different situations that they have to be careful about adopting out, it is only sensible they would say no if it isn't a good fit! You cannot just take a dog home without taking into account it's background and if it would be a good fit, and that seems to be the issue with a lot of these reviews. Thank you Jelly's for all that you do!

My friend tried fostering/adopting a puppy from here, and the owner of the place told her that the…read morepuppy was "so f'd up" and also mentioned "this China dog is another level" mind you, the dog wasn't even a Chinese breed, she is a Korean breed. My friend followed instructions and they made it nearly impossible to adopt the pup that she gave up. This place should be reported and shut down.

My first official rescue, its people and organizations like this that truly change lives, the…read moreselflessness and love put into saving dogs and also changing lives is incredible. I'm beyond grateful for cal paws k9 rescue. They are so organized and thorough with the process with everyone's best interest first. Thanks for finding us our new family member

This is one AMAZING group of volunteers!! I became a foster in 2025 and have gotten to know a few…read moreof the incredible individuals who run the organization. There is more heart and soul in this group than any I have ever been a part of, and I'm impressed every day with all that they do. We just "foster-failed" and adopted one of the puppies we're fostering now and couldn't be more grateful for all they do for our community.