In the past 10 years we have adopted 2 dogs from A Passion for Paws Akita Rescue. The most recent…read moreone was 2 years ago when we adopted Milo from their location in Romoland during the pandemic. The staff was very helpful. We brought our other dog with us, an American Bulldog mix who is dog selective. It was important that we find a mellow male that would get along with our alpha female. Milo ended up being the perfect dog. He's half Akita and half German Shepard and was smart enough day one to know that Tigger would be the alpha. He knew right away how to get along with her. What is really amazing is that we have had rescued Akitas for over 20 years and during that time we've seen Akita rescues come and go in southern CA. A Passion for Paws has been around the longest. Probably at least 15 years. This shows they are a rescue that can be trusted. I highly recommend them.

Cheryl Weatherford is an Amazing, Awesome and Wonderful person. It's all about the care and…read morewell-being on the dogs in her rescue.

They are wonderful from the front desk to techs, vet....!!! The love of animals and care given is…read moreamazing. I would highly recommend and encourage you to visit or call them for your fur babies!!! They took great care while neutering and vaccinating our two babies!!!!! A Passion for Paws is also an excellent value for sure! Beyond five star experience for sure!!!!! Our family greatly appreciate them!

I can't say enough about how great APFP is. You can tell they LOVE these dogs and they are…read moreextremely accommodating for adopters to come meet the dogs. Akitas are a difficult breed, and this crew is nothing short of amazing.

Never heard back from them and we were ready to adopt immediately. Both myself and my daughter…read morecalled, (the "are too busy to care for kitties AND answer the phone, so please send a text"), so we texted, created an account online (because they want to know you're "actually serious" about adopting before you can even MEET the cat you're considering adopting.) (I do understand and respect prioritizing the mental health of the cats, but I'm sure the cats, especially the adults, would prefer a compromise, like being required to fill out a one page form on the spot before meeting). Every serious adopter that goes into a pet store and sees one of this organization's animals that they are interested in adopting and is told they have to go through this and this and this step before they can even interact with the cat and know if the personality is a fit. Everyone loses out. In my experience, even if you do go through all the steps, they won't call you back, and a cat that could have had a home I know had that opportunity taken from them because of the seemingly righteous or superior attitude of the rescue people. They surely know how many people go in and out of those cat and kitten rooms at the Animal Friends of the Valley shelter. Having a few people go in one at a time to meet one particular cat, I don't feel, is any more dangerous or unhealthy for the cat than them losing the opportunity to be adopted and eventually being put down. I just don't understand rescues like this. If you're too small to actually help, then let somebody else do it.

I had a beyond expectation experience with Mindy and her daughter, even though at the end I didn't…read morechoose to go with the adorable and sweet boys Teddy and Khabib they brought for me to meet and interact with. Mindy provided a very personable, warm and extremely responsive service, made every effort to respond to my inquiry on Adopt-A-Pet and approving my application as well as just answering my questions and chatting with me about my potential cat baby's personality traits and his background story. She responded to emails as late as 11PM on a weekend and her demeanor was always welcoming and reassuring, like an old, caring friend. Mindy's words and actions convey that she truly truly love all of her rescued cat babies and she only wants what's best for them and she works extremely hard to find them good homes. I was very sad that neither cat babies from her rescue matched the particular personality I was looking for (I was trying to fill this big hole in my heart with the tragic loss of a stray cat named Cookie I cared for) and I really wished that given all the hard work she and her daughter put into, I'd adopt either Teddy or Khabib. Despite these big, affectionate sweet boys were not the best match I was searching for, I don't think any less of them, I sincerely hope they will find their forever home they deserve and I cannot be more grateful for Mindy's time, patience and understanding she's extended me and my family. If I had more capacity for an additional cat baby in the future after finding THE ONE, Mindy and her rescue is the first place I'd check out. If you are also searching for your feline soulmate, please look no further!!

Great and always have been. My black lab was trained by Adrian 7 years ago and she has been awesome…read moreand obedient. She is the star dog everywhere we go (restaurants, work!, market, etc). Adrian boards her at times and she absolutely loves her trainer!! Highly recommended. - without reservation. Thanks Adrian :)

I have worked with Adrian both with my two rescues and referred many customers to Adrian and his…read moregreat training skills at Ultimate K-9 training. Knowledgeable, well skilled, responsible and conscientious.Adrian ha even come to the shop (The Barking Lot Cathedral City) with certain dogs he has trained to help them become more relaxed during their grooming session making it an easier time for the dog, the owner and the groomer. I can only strongly suggest that if you are need of training for your dog, whether it be obedience training or to correct a specific behavior, Adrian and Ultimate K-9 Training will not disappoint you.

I am so excited to finally write this review after a full year with our big guy. We are…read moretraditionally dog people but are getting older and no longer have older kids at home to help with large pets but we were very attracted to the idea of a Bengal because of their higher than usual energy. We were hoping for a good middle-ground between running dogs every day for two decades and a fat house cat and we really feel like we got exactly what we were dreaming of and so much more. Her kittens were impeccable and we can't even believe how lucky we got with our male. He was instantly affectionate and loving towards us. My husband was very wary of cats and believed all of them were skittish and stand-offish. I had a childhood cat and remembered them being easy to own. I convinced him to let me get this kitten after our last dog passed because he was so gorgeous and as masculine as a sweet kitty could possibly look. We were so impressed with Dad when we met him in person and our little guy ended up looking just as handsome now that he's almost fully grown. Even other bengal owners are always blown away by his unusual coloring and shine. This is a cat even my husband is so proud to own after years of telling me cats were for women. Lol They are best buddies and sometimes I feel like I bought my own dream cat but my husband was the one who ended up with the best friend. He has zero negative health issues and has only needed to see the vet for regular vaccinations and altering. We have so much comfort in knowing that he has only eaten human grade food as we have continued the breeder's extraordinary meal plan. We have been a lifelong long kibble and canned food combo users and we had absolutely no idea how low the quality of food that is allowed to be given as animal grade even in the most expensive pet food. Our aunt just lost her sweet male cat to a urinary blockage and we had no idea how common they are in cats fed commercial foods. We take him everywhere with us and he is a huge comfort to me because of my anxiety. Everybody wants to interact with him and love on him and he really takes a lot of pressure off situations for me. I have never known a cat to be so willing to greet a large groups of people and people can't believe how calm he is. We did take the breeders advice and alter him before sexual maturity. He has never even once had an accident outside the litter box or on grass at home or in public. After decades of puppies I was ready for months of potty training. I had no idea how incredible a well raised kitten is at using the litter box exclusively. It was an absolute dream transition bringing him into our home. He has changed my life. We have not gotten a second bengal only because we love so much that we are able to travel with him and worry that flights, imposing on friends when we stay, etc would be too difficult with more than him but I am so tempted every time I see your posts of new litters. We have been life long animal adores but we never knew we could experience a bond with an animal like this. Thank you so much and to anyone considering a kitten--I couldn't imagine a better one in the entire world than the one I adopted from them.

From the owner: Though Bengal cats have surged in popularity most largely due to their stunning appearance, it is…read moretheir remarkable personalities and distinctive traits that are the focus of our program. Bengals inherit a strong drive and confidence from their wild ancestors that overshadows the timid nature of domestic breeds. Our mission is to show animal lovers everywhere that when bred for temperament and raised carefully, Bengals are a dog-comparable emotional support or therapy animal with more manageable space and maintenance requirements. Our Bengals adventure without fear, possess the energy and drive to flourish with intensive training programs, and have an incredible capacity for human companionship. We produce a very small number of kittens as individual attention and socialization are the cornerstones of our program. Avoid spending the first months with your new pet battling the issues caused by profit-focused large catteries. Our kittens have- -Age-ap vaccines/multiple dewormings -Completed litter box training -2 weeks of frozen Raw-diet that the kittens have grown up on to transition them -5 day viral warranty -1 year guarantee against detrimental congenital defects Our kittens are the very best in pet-quality but are only for pet and therapy animal homes—we do not sell with papers for show or breeding. If you want a beautiful, healthy cat but need an animal that feels like an extension of yourself, please feel free to reach out and inquire about available kittens!

The Hope2K9 adoption experience was exceptional…read more The pup that we rescued (Freyja) was full of love and nervous energy. We decided to rescue her a few days before Hope2K9 had an open spot to start her training. When we brought Freyja home from the rescue we learned that she was part shark and part sled dog. On our first walk she was trying to pull us up the street with the force of an entire team of sled dogs. When we got home from the walk we gave her a "indestructible dog toy" which she managed to destroy within 5 minutes. At this point we were nervous about the potential challenges we were going to be facing with training. During the 3 week training process Cam kept us updated on our pups progress. The second night we received a short video of Cam walking a well behaved Freyja. The 2 in person training sessions were well organized and covered all the commands and how to leverage the training tools used to train our pup. The experience did not end with the 3 week training because Hope2K9 has been there to answer our questions.

I am so happy I found Maddie through hope2k9 adoption program. She is an absolute wonderful dog and…read moreI am truly lucky I found her. It has been one year since I adopted Maddie and that is why this review is over due! Hope2k9 trains rescued dogs, teaches them good manners and social skills. I couldn't be more pleased with finding my forever best friend. I definitely will go back to foster or adopt another dog. Not only do they work very hard at training they also allow you to visit for more training if you want. This is a wonderful rescue and I couldn't be more happier with my pup!

My family and I adopted a dog from them a few years ago, and he is such a cool dog. The people at…read morethe rescue are so sweet and knowledgeable. I have known a few people that have adopted from them and we all agree this rescue and the Early family are AMAZING!

This is an amazing rescue center they go above and beyond for these animals absolutely beautiful…read morepeople with amazing hearts our animals were wrongfully taken from us and after hearing the story about what happened they were happy to return them to their home my children are ecstatic to have their pets back. I Highly would recommend them for all your reptile and adoption needs.

Literally one of the best places EVER! A non profit organization so they pay out of their own…read morepocket for everything and it's on their own time!! There is only 1 person who works here (occasionally a 2nd) and she's absolutely amazing! She knows everything about everything!!! If you have questions about all the wild critters around here, believe me she knows the answer! The house is hard to find. It's between houses (drive slow), look at the mailbox. It's a long driveway. She can't always answer the phone because she's doing this all alone. Honestly idk how she does it! There are so many sweet animals there and she has a regular job too and does this! So, if she doesn't answer, just go. She's super kind and sweet lady! Don't read this bad review down here .... almost annoying to read because I know all this lady does. And you don't pay for it either! The person with the bad review....pay for the lady's phone bill if you don't like it sheesh. The animals she has are VERY well taken care of too! This lady has a dang heart of gold! No joke! My first experience was, I called and nobody answered and I just showed up and she let me in the gate (no questions asked)and she was with another person with a baby possum (that's why she couldn't answer, she's only 1 person she's not cloned and not a robot). I patiently waited my turn and she helped me right after. SHE SPEAKS FLUENT SPANISH, FLUENT ENGLISH AND FLUENT FRENCH! please please donate if you saw all her rescues and how well they are being treated you would! Hours of operation are 11-3 (because she needs a real job to live) The lady with the baby bunny ugh. She should have just drove over to drop off the bunny for heavens sake. Also, why didn't she Google and do research like I did. With a heating pad and half on and half off the blanket. The baby bunny either died of being too cold or if she had a heating pad maybe too hot. or did she give the baby bunny the correct formula or did she feed the poor thing at all ? Again, did she research it?!!! Anddddd maybe just maybe the injuries were eternal and too severe. Again, all she had to do was drive over like I did. I have a kid in a wheelchair from surgery and a toddler and I made it happen with my insane schedule.

We had a baby crow that somehow fell out of the nest and they took the baby to care for it. They…read moreare very kind and caring. She even sent me a picture of the very active baby crow in a warmer. I am so glad this wildlife rescue is here!

Tried to adopt a dog, followed all the rules, filled out truthfully all paperwork, numerous emails…read morefrom three different ladies. Got the run around, they do not even understand ADA rules, including training, they are not trainers and have no experience in understanding how to evaluate a dogs abilities, they use fosters to give reviews. I asked if any of them had training certificates, no response. They quit answering my emails, I had made a donation to their rescue to help them as they are a non profit run by volunteers, after not liking my emails they refunded my donation with out my request, I asked for a call from a manager owner, even supplied them with my number, no response. Maybe the owner could call me. I would like to leave them a better review.

Here donations are put to the best use! Congrats to WCLRR who perform a real service.read more

We have a beautiful pup from Brenda and are more than satisfied. Not just with the pup but with the…read moreentire experience! I started following Nordic Mini Huskies years ago during covid. Finally, time came for us to really consider applying and the website was a great place for us to start with learning about the breed, care, temperament, then available pups. Brenda was very communicative over email and we spoke several times on the phone to get advice on incorporating the new pup with our current dog. The pup is raised in Puppy Culture which she writes about on her website. It really makes a difference! Klee Kai's are already prone to separation anxiety and nervousness. The way she raises the pups made our girl very chill and easy to incorporate into the new home. She is such a sweetheart.

I could not be more satisfied with the quality of care and love that Brenda takes to ensure that…read moreeach and every pup finds its perfect owner. When looking for a klee Kai I contact nearly every breeder west of the Mississippi and knew Brenda would be a fit. So I adopted an 8-week old Alaskan Klee Kai from Brenda in August 2020 and she has been so patient with me from day one through post purchase questions - I'm a first time dog owner so I had many, many questions. She is an expert on the breed, an animal lover, and a down to earth friendly person. Give Brenda a call and tell her what you're looking for, no doubt she can help you find a great pup. She may take a day to get back to you because she's so dedicated to taking superb care of her existing customers, so you can expect that same level of responsiveness after making the introduction. 5/5, two thumbs up, 100% recommend.