We recently went to Lodi Animal Services to visit a puppy named Domino, and I was not prepared for…read morehow emotional it would be. Domino is absolutely adorable. The sweetest little face and those speckled paws melt you. Holding him and seeing how gentle and loving he is made it really hard to walk away. At the same time, it's heartbreaking to see so many dogs waiting in kennels. You can tell they want love and a home. I honestly wanted to take them all home with me. The staff were kind and allowed us time to visit. The facility itself is simple, but the real story is the animals. They deserve families, warmth, and forever homes. If you're even thinking about adopting, please consider checking here first. There are some really special dogs waiting for someone to choose them. And Domino... I haven't stopped thinking about you.

Sitting here reading these people's comments about the Lodi Animal Shelter I totally disagree with…read morethe majority of them. My personal opinion is that this shelter is one of the best shelters in San Joaquin County. Their staff has always been very helpful towards me. The supervisor Jennifer Bender goes far and beyond then what you would expect. She is there to help anyone she can. TAMMY R MOBLEY-SPEAR

We adopted our now 2 year old poodle mix, Jett (previously named Loki) from Pets & Pals in mid…read moreNovember. When we first arrived there, we noticed how peaceful the place was - none of the incessant barking that you encounter at the local shelter. Their grounds were well maintained. We were told the dogs are let out to run in the yard for 3 hours a day. Their website has a bio on each pet so you can read a background info on each one. Obviously when it's an owner surrender they have more information on the pet, less so if the pet was a stray. But even then, they observe them while at the shelter to give you an idea what to expect. Their system makes it easy to adopt. I recommend sending an application in to get approved first. Once you've been approved, just call to make an appointment to see a dog or cat that you would like to meet. They will hold the dog or cat for you until your appointment. This is different from local city shelters where you might see a dog or cat listed online but it might be gone by the time you get there. Their adoption fee ($350) is fair as my dog was already microchipped and his shots were updated, except for rabies. I was a bit surprised that he was released without updating his rabies. All in all, I would recommend PetsNPals to anyone looking to adopt. They definitely care about the pets and try to make their shelter stay as pleasant as possible. Please adopt, don't shop for a pet.

We are so happy with our Dino. She is the sweetest girl and settling into our family so well. The…read moreadoption process went smoothly, and facilities were clean and well maintained. She came spayed, vaccinated, and chipped. They offered to call right away for advice should any issues arise. We're very happy with our experience with this rescue!

Horrible. I called…read moreregarding a very young kitten I found alone in my shed after the rest of the litter appeared to be gone and the mother was not present. The staff member I spoke with was extremely dismissive, interrupted me, and did not allow me to fully explain the situation. I was met with blunt, insensitive comments such as 'it's just going to die,' with no compassion or real guidance. This was a stressful animal welfare situation, and instead of receiving support or clear instructions, I felt brushed off and spoken to rudely. I understand shelters are busy, but basic professionalism, patience, and empathy are expected when people are seeking help for a potentially abandoned and vulnerable animal. The interaction was upsetting and not acceptable. No wonder why this place has low reviews.

Whilst whoever picked up the phone was nice, they said a dog who's on all their websites wasn't…read moreavailable which is a huge disappointment considering we spent about 30 minutes filling out the application. Please call this shelter before wasting any time filling out anything. now hours after calling she is listed as adopted on Petfinder whe they said they didn't even have the dog at that shelter. Read other experiences on here and I guess this is the norm from them. I don't recommend this place at all please go support shelters who do want their dogs adopted.

Where do I start? My mom and myself had to put down our senior dog of 18 yrs old on last Thursday…read more5/7/26. He had cancer and we believe it started to spread. He was not able to even drink water. We did not want him to suffer. He was blind and could not hear as well. Friday 5/8/26, we immediately started to search for a new fur baby because we had Yunci (Pomeranian) at home and she was grieving. Yunci is 7 years and had been with Sir Ed Hardy since she was a puppy. We saw several lovely fur babies on the Delta Humane Society's webpage but one stood out to us because she was the same breed as Yunci's mother. We went to the Delta Humane the next morning Saturday. Someone had already inquired about the baby named Taco. Luckily for us they did not show up and we where there 2 hours. So guess what, we adopted Taco and renamed...Keko is our newest family member and we are so HAPPY. He is a beautiful, loving and smart fur baby. He will live his BEST life with his new buddy Yunci. Cassandra Chambers Cora Cooper

Same as pet n pal, donate 2000 to get dog pic posted, add 2000 to get pet trained, add all vet…read morebills, donate your time by watching loved pet in cage til a new owner stops by. Then pay a low low 87 bucks. Refered to out of state puppy mill Exaust all options before trying SPCA, thanks

This is the cleanest and most organized animal shelter I have seen in a minute. I love animals but…read moreI was honestly shocked by the lack of smell haha They offer treats in the hallway to give the dogs! A good place to find a new furry friend.

4.5 stars! I didn't…read morereally ever visit this place until I was at the yummy Popcorn Store last year, walked by & seen an ad taped on the window that advertised doggy-day-outs (visits and hangouts with dogs for 15 minutes of longer) or doggie sleepovers. Answering that sign was my foot in the door to the shelter and how I started to visit the cats & dogs, take the orientation/volunteer classes, do doggy day outs, sleepovers & adoptions here at the shelter. I've even dropped off blankets, towels, hand towels for donations, just walked around to visit & give treats to happy, sitting doggies, to hang out with cats, and also for a sad reason-to quarantine my beloved doggie due to a biting incident. I'd highly recommend this shelter to fill your heart-to lend a hand, volunteer, and share your love with these unhoused animals by walking them around the block, taking them for a hike, a Pup-Cup at Starbucks, to the park, or to even foster the cats, dogs, or other furry creatures. The first animal we fostered here was a Boxer mix named Josh Hartnett. He was so full of energy, excitement. He was the star in his own show and our family was just his supporting cast. The surprising & amazing thing the shelter did, was the immense support we got while fostering Josh. The shelter provided all the toys, the kennel, dog food, leash, dog bowls, pretty much everything you would need to take care of a dog in your own home. Any time I had a question or concern, I could text them & they were timely to answer & meet all my needs & concerns. I remember one time Josh quickly chewed up all the toys they gave us. Concerned with his stress or even him chewing up our belongings, I asked the shelter for more chew toys. They put some in a bag for us & left it outside for easy pick up since I had to come by after hours (they close at 6pm). I liked that they are responsible for their animals reproduction and even had an established appointment for Josh to be neutered which I knew about via email. After 2 weeks of fostering Josh in our home, he went to get neutered. I kept track of him when he went to another dog foster parent, then eventually when he found his fur-ever home. Sadly, we didn't get to see him after we fostered him, but the best part was seeing him be loved & cared for on the Facebook Foster thread by other amazing foster parents then his eventual adoption. The shelter does really well to help the public be aware of the energy, social needs, cat/dog friendliness, housetraining needs, a potential owner would like to know before adoption. Green paw means pretty laid back, orange paw is in the middle, purple paw is high. There's signs above the crates that specify their approximate age & breed. While a potential adopter walks around they're welcome to grab a paper bowl & fill it with treats & treat them as long as the dogs are quiet, and sitting. Adopters are also welcome to hang out in a room or in the play area with a dog they'd like to get to know more. There's also a whole cat/kitten section and a nice room to hang out with them. I've even seen other little creatures available like hamsters, guinea pigs & turtles there etc. Here's the link to adoptable dogs: https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter Here's the link to adoptable cats: https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter Here's the link to adoptable animals, not a cat or dog (I see a bunny & a turtle currently): https://elkgrove.gov/adoptions/current-dogs-shelter I love that they have barn/working cats too. Adoption fees range from $10-$150. Minus a star because they don't seem to have enough staff/helpers anytime I've been there so often times I have to wait. Good luck & hope you find an animal you can love, foster and hang out with!

I made an appointment, my dogs needs were adressed, one officer did the computer work and another…read morehandled my dog. Everything was done in a timely manner, good work.

ANIMAL INTAKE Process is extremely Poor. SUGGESTION:…read more*Take BETTER PHOTOS of animals LIGHTING is especially important MEASURE MENTS: Height.. Weight..Neck & Chest size.. LOCATION animal was found or surrendered. NO MENTION of animals being held at different locations/Foster homes... EXPECT. to deal with unprofessional & extremely Rude Staff where reunification is NOT a priority

if you try to get in touch with Harvest Home it's a joke. I have about 10 winter blankets the…read moreanimals could have used for warmth but the human factor is too busy. I get so frustrated with so called animal sanctuaries claiming "We're here for the animals."

I am always amazed by the amount of compassion that can be found at an animal sanctuary, and…read moreHarvest Home is no exception. The staff here does a fantastic job of taking care of countless animals, many of which were abused or neglected. Ethel the pig is a particular favorite of mine, as she is a former test subject from a research lab and still manages to adore human contact. They offer tours that are children friendly, and work very hard to adopt out many of the animals to good homes. I look forward to future volunteer projects here, because they deserve support. Keep up the great work Harvest Home!!

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.