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.

Got my kitten from Savannah and the whole experience was super smooth. She's really responsive and…read moreactually cares. Anytime I had a question she was there to help. My kitten is healthy, sweet, and clearly raised well. I would definitely recommend her if you are looking for a kitten.

We were in a really emotional situation trying to rehome our family cat and had a very negative,…read morejudgmental experience elsewhere that left us feeling awful. When we contacted this place, it was a night-and-day difference. They answered all of our questions, were incredibly kind and non-judgmental, and truly took the time to help us. Knowing they are a no-kill, pet-safe home that adopts out gave us real peace of mind. We're so thankful and feel confident our family cat will be well taken care of. Thank you so much!

Update: After defeating fleas and bacterial+yeast ear…read moreinfection, kitty recently developed fip, a deadly disease that kills cats without a very long and expensive treatment. Despite all the care we provide for our indoor kitten, he has always been quite sickly. Even the vet commented on how often I visited their office within the last 3 months. If you are looking to adopt, just go to other rescues and shelters that actually care for their furbabies.

Caring Friends Cat Rescue is an amazing organization that operates through Pet Smart in Tustin. The…read moreapplication process was a bit of a roller coaster ride but my husband and I ended up with amazing companion a week after applying. If you're looking to leave with a cat the same day, this probably isn't the place for you. Caring Friends ensures every home is the perfect fit, not "first come first serve".. People don't understand this is for a good reason. This is how they prevent these kitties from falling into the same situation they were in previously. You will most likely be denied if you're applying to buy a kitten as a present for your 3 year old...planning to make them indoor/outdoor..etc. (These are all good reasons and you should probably reevaluate your decision for the sake of the kitty you're trying to save.)

I like this place because first of all it is 24/7 and so I can come any day! And the timings are…read moregreat! Even though I have never been here yet, I can already tell that this is going to be my first puppy pick!!!

Adopted the most wonderful dog here. The foster was incredible. Our little guy was just under a…read moreyear when we adopted him. Had obviously been well cared for. Potty trained, loves other dogs and cats, was given high quality food. A good little boy. In wonderful health. My only regret is I couldn't also adopt his brother but I've maxed out on the number of dogs allowed in my city for a single family residence. Really admire this group. Highly recommend.

I adopted one of our pups from here and he has been such a blessing in our lives. The fees are…read moreincredibly reasonable, especially considering that all the animals are fully checked out by their veterinarian at the Chino Hills clinic and are spayed/neutered already, which gave us great peace of mind. Unlike many rescues that are solely foster-based, PPR has a physical location. This is a huge advantage because you can actually visit, meet the dogs (and cats), and even use their play yard to see if you get along before committing to adoption. The facility is clean and the animals appear well-cared for. Every volunteer I met was friendly and helpful, without being pushy like I've encountered at some other shelters. I'm so grateful this rescue exists to help with the animal overpopulation problem. I highly encourage everyone to check them out (and other rescues/shelters in the area) and consider adoption first when searching for a new family member!

i'm torn about making this review. while i am so thankful for our dog, winston, i am very…read moredisappointed in the lack of care by the rescue. upon meeting winston, my boyfriend and i noticed one of his eyes looked a little cloudy. when we asked the staff about it, they insisted that it was nothing and referred to winston's medical records. he is such a sweet dog and he's been an amazing addition to our family. however, it has barely been a month and i've already had to spend $2k on vet bills. i tried contacting the priceless pets vet that they refer their customers to, however they were no help at all. i ended up finding my own vet who confirmed winston is blind on the eye we pointed out, his teeth/ mouth was filled with infections and decayed teeth, and he had a lot of fleas. he needed several teeth extracted, and in doing so, they confirmed his age to be 6-7 years old. priceless pets told us he was 4 years old. overall, i do not regret adopting winston. i just wish the shelter did a better job of taking care of their animals and disclosing important information so that people know what they're getting into. i was not anticipating spending $2k within the first month of adopting our dog. had this all been disclosed, i could've at least prepared better. if you're looking to adopt a dog from here, i encourage you to have them conduct a full medical examination before doing so. don't rely on the medical history paperwork they provide upon adoption.

Hello, first of all, I want to say this was a very difficult decision for us to make but with our…read morebusy schedule, our dog was suffering from stress to the point that we thought it would hinder his health and wellbeing. We decided to rehome our dog for his wellbeing and were very fortunate to find California Doodle Rescue. They were very helpful and reassuring throughout the process. I felt confident he would be taken care of after speaking to the staff and based on the questions they asked about him. I would 100% recommend them if you are in a situation where you need to do this. Thank you!

The staff is amazing! They are fully supportive and with you the whole way to make sure that the…read moreadoption process goes smoothly. We're not new to owning pets but its been a while and with their guidance we are off to a great start with having just expanded our family with a handsome new sweetheart! This rescue needs our help! They are all about the animals and their well being. My husband and I are very honored to have been selected to adopt by them! Thank you for an amazing expeirence! I can't thank you enough Nancy, Amy, and Susan!

I wanted to come here and write about my experience adopting from FOCHP…read more My first contacts with them was with Sandra, the foster mom for my Gracie (Snowball) There are not enough words to describe how kind, helpful and gracious she was with everything. I went the day after Christmas to do my meet and greet and spent an hour with her asking questions. I never felt rushed. I never felt like I was irritating her, she was just fabulous. Everything this rescue does seems to be top-notch. They even feed a high and more expensive food which completely impressed me because puppy nutrition is so important. If I could give this review more than five stars, I would. Everything went smoothly, everyone I talked to or texted was so helpful I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you FOCHP!

They seem like a compassionate rescue until you try and adopt a dog. I understand that matching…read moreanimals with families can be a complicated process to make sure it's a good fit, but when you're discriminated against because of your age, it really can leave a mark on your reputation.

Our family is so blessed after finding our dogs through Jessica and team! We had recently lost our…read morebeloved jack Russell and were looking to replace him and provide another companion to our 14 year old chihuahua. We were told it wouldn't work out, that they wouldn't get along. We thought to ourselves, our chihuahua has never been aggressive and she's always had a brother or sister, but we listened to Jessica. We ended up going with 2 terriers, a boy and a girl! Let me tell you, she was right! Our chihuahua did not take to the original dog we were going with and he didn't take to her! But the second dog provided a buffer between the two. It gave the puppies each other to play with and leave the older dog alone. They still don't like one another but they tolerate each other! All 3 are now happy and thriving! I'm so happy I listened to the expert and gave these dogs what they needed! One big happy family now

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.