After landing on a Havanese (after some deep searching for the best breed for myself and my…read morefamily), I found Marti of Harris Havanese in Redondo Beach. Choosing Marti was easily the best choice I could have ever made and I am forever a client of Marti's. I will never look elsewhere when adopting my next Havanese (or a breed that isn't a Havanese, for that matter). I adopted Cookie, formally Cartier, from the "C" litter. From our first phone call in Fall 2024, Marti was attentive to the details of my life and what kind of puppy temperament would be best fit for my lifestyle. She is kind, SO communicative, and the most detail-oriented, loving, and caring person/breeder. Seeing how loved these puppies are far before they are even born was constant reassurance that I made the best choice. I would receive multiple texts/pictures/videos a day when Cookie was born. So anxious and excited to get my puppy, Marti answered all of my questions and was always so reassuring and kind. Cookie came to me loving her crate (this was a game changer), being exposed to so many sights and sounds (her groomer says she is better behaved than adult dogs she's been grooming for years ), and is the epitome of a perfect puppy and I truly owe it all to Marti because she set Cookie (and the rest of her litter) up for complete success. Everyone in my life is so surprised when they hear how young Cookie is because she is truly so well behaved, has a great sense of independence, and loves to just hang with our crew. Thank you to Marti and Gracie for loving these puppies with your whole heart. You both feel like family and I cannot express my gratitude for how you raised little Cookie.

Marti Harris is a loving caring excellent Havanese breeder who lovingly cares for her dogs &…read morepuppies with excellence I. A Beauitful environment..we Love our little girl Jazzie .. she is perfect 100%

They changed puppy price $300 more right before I was going to make a deposit on the puppy. Luckily…read moreI saved my snapshot on the puppy price from their website. I sent the photo to them and asked why price was suddenly went up. They said to me some excuses. But I've had the same experiences through this breeder before. I felt ripped off the price again. They know that I am ready to make a deposit on the puppy, but suddenly they've stopped to answer about my serious questions. I asked them these questions, if the puppy has been whelped and raised in the breeder's house (because I've never seen the puppy on their IG), if they own both parents, if the puppy has been vet checked (because the puppy is already ready to go home), if the puppy has no parasites or any health issues. But they've never responded to me. They could answer my questions if they had only 3 minutes, but they disappeared. Instead of answering my questions, they've sent me nasty messages right after I've left my review on Yelp. They are unprofessional people. They have no problem to say these nasty words to the people who wanted to reserve on their puppy. They've completely destroyed my feelings. Everything I said on Yelp was truth. ( I've edited my review of this breeder with my photo to prove on Yelp what was actually going on).

Puppy was 11 months when diagnosed by several vets and surgeons he has hip dysplasia that is…read morehereditary and not caused by anything else. I spent $4200 on my puppy and now the surgery will cost $8k. Insurance won't cover since I'm he was born with it. This breeder guaranteed exceptional health for all their puppies. Only thing they offered was a discount for another puppy like I can afford that. I can't afford the surgery. Be careful with this breeder!!!

This breeder is so amazing & has gorgeous, good quality pups!! You can tell she loves these pups I…read morehave recommended her to many of my friends & family!

Beautiful and healthy puppies! Owner replies quickly and answers all questions. You can tell they…read moretruly love their pups and want them to go to loving homes!

There aren't enough words to express my eternal gratitude for Audree and Michael's Puppies! I first…read morecame into contact with them almost 10 years ago when I got Hershey (our Rottweiler who just turned 10 on 2/27/23) and then about a year later we got Noya (our Siberian Husky turning 9 on 10/31/23). When I came across their website I quickly realized that they were very knowledgeable with both breeds. I had done a bit of research before hand but having interacted with them allowed me to understand the breed even more. Hershey is 10 and going strong; I believe this is tightly attributed to her linage! Both Hershey and Noya are a very important part of our lives. My partner and I could not image life without them, they each have their own personality which was pretty much on point with what we were expecting based on the the information we were given about their parents. Would highly recommend Audree and Michael's Puppies to anyone!!

We would've never had found the greatest addition to our family "Neptune" our Siberian Husky if it…read morewasn't for the beautiful work Audree and Michael's pups do. It's been 6 years now and we are so proud of Neptune. He is so loving, full of energy, he has also affected one of our friend's mom who was really Ill. With his love we have been able to get her back on her feet doing things on her own. Thank you Michael for our baby!

We recently welcomed a beautiful Goldendoodle puppy from California Dulce Goldendoodles, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Margie is incredibly caring, honest, ethical, and knowledgeable. It's clear that her puppies are raised with lots of love, attention, and excellent care. Our puppy came home healthy, happy, and well-socialized. As first-time puppy owners, we especially appreciated how much time Margie spent educating us about puppy care, feeding, and the transition home. She was always patient, responsive, and supportive. The adoption process was smooth, transparent, and stress-free, and she was very accommodating throughout. A wonderful bonus was the complimentary 30-day emergency pet insurance coverage. Margie also owns J'adore Pet Salon in Glendale, which is great for grooming, and offers boarding and dog-sitting services as well. If you're looking for a trustworthy breeder who genuinely loves her dogs and stands behind her puppies, we highly recommend Margie and California Dulce Goldendoodles!

We had such an amazing experience with the Bravo family! From the moment we met Wanda, we knew she…read morewas the perfect fit for our family. The Bravos were incredibly kind, accommodating, and truly cared about making the transition as smooth as possible for both us and Wanda. They even went above and beyond by letting us borrow a cage while we were in between setups, which made things so much easier. It's clear how much love and attention they give their dogs, and knowledgeable about their dog breed. We absolutely adore her and are so grateful to the Bravo family for bringing her into our lives. We couldn't recommend them more and tell everyone that asks hands down the best!

2025 left me devastated after my two fur babies passed away. I took my time grieving as loosing any…read morepet is difficult. Which is even harder to do when Instagram algorithms keep showing you all the urgent dogs who are at risk for euthanasia. Well it finally worked because I finally decided to drive down to the shelter just to "look." It was so heartbreaking to see so many pets begging for affection and love. What made it even worse was only being able to save one. So how does one choose? Personally, I look for the ones who have been there the longest, the ones who have been returned, and the ones who haven't been networked. Basically the ones that are first to be euthanized. While the shelter provides me their assessment, I have found that it is not always accurate. Which is why doing a meet and greet in the play area is critical in making your own assessment of the dog. The meet and greet is key in planning for what kind of training and schedule the dog will need. I never assume that the dog will be perfect in every way as soon as I bring him or her home. Which is why I plan meticulously on how to successfully integrate this new family member into our lives. Being a veteran with PTSD helps me understand how difficult it is to go from chaos to being home safe again. Which is why patience is important to give the dog as much time as they need to decompress. Then I bring over the dog trainer to give me their behavioral assessment so we can get to work. So who's the lucky dog? None other than a dog I affectionately call Harry because when I first saw him he was behind bars and was underweight. It made me think of that scene from Harry Potter where Ron was telling his mom that Harry was being starved and had bars on his windows. Officially, we named him Dodger formerly known as Zeus! He was returned for not getting along with another dog. That may be true for that previous owner, but so far that has not been my experience. Especially because I did slow introductions and continue to separate as well as supervise any and all interactions. One thing to understand about the adoption process is that they are surrendered for numerous reasons. Owner died, having a baby, no time, bad behavior, homeless, can't afford them, etc. That's okay it happens. If you are new to adopting pets consider fostering first so you can be fully supported before making it official. Or even volunteer if you simply are not ready. Now that I'm an empty nester and after loosing my fur baby I was ready to open my heart to a dog who needed a home. I have all the time in the world to help him thrive and he truly is the best. If you have the space and need a companion, please consider fostering or adopting. So many wonderful animals are euthanized because there's no space. Take the drive down to the shelter and "look." I'm so glad I did. The thought of my dog being euthanized because he had zero interest breaks my heart. My mornings went from depressing starts to so much love from a dog affectionately staring at me from his dog bed. My lonely days are filled with laughter and joy from all the silly goofy antics. Teaching him how to trust again after what he has been through has been healing for the both of us. We make each other feel safe and I am incredibly thankful for him. We saved each other. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff who do their best. This job is certainly not easy, but I'm grateful for you all.

The clientele includes mostly larger size dogs with some surrenders and others found on the street…read more We could not find the right companion for our Boxer mix, but there were so many dogs to select from.

What a great day visiting this dog food manufacturing plant. I learned so much and got to see how…read morethe food is made. Great ingredients lead to an exceptional product. Great employees too. Thanks Lisa for the tour. Thanks Avo and Central Pet for the lunch and weekend!

I had an amazing experience adopting a dog through this rescue! I applied to adopt a sweet Frenchie…read morepuppy I had seen on their website. Within four hours of submitting my application I was approved in the process began! I was put in touch with the amazing foster parents who are so kind and open and helpful With giving me all the information about the puppy. I went to get my puppy today and she's absolutely perfect! All of her vaccines have been done she is spayed I couldn't have asked for more. Mandy communicated with me throughout the week about when I could get her and was very clear about her expectations from me as well. I'm grateful I found a rescue that really cares for their animals and doesn't just adopt them out to anybody. I would highly recommend them and would adopt from them again

This organization is not only unprofessional, disorganized and dishonest. They are unethical and…read moreunlawfully conducting business practices. I spent hundreds of dollars on two pets that were made to seem mine, but it was apparent that when they arrived to my home with the dogs, they had no intention of leaving them. The contrary to what I was told. This has been the most traumatic experiences in my life. These people hide behind their self righteous beliefs of saving animals lives and finding them forever homes when they're really discriminating against people and protected classes.

I got the most beautiful puppy from Tropico Kennels! She is the sweetest most cuddly adorable teddy…read morebear! After my companion pup of 12 years passed away, I knew I wanted another pup in our lives. After doing research on different types of breeds I fell in love with the miniature Goldendoodle breed. Little did I know that during Covid everyone wanted to adopt a new puppy! Every breeder in California had long waitlists of over a year! I did find breeders out of state but I did not find the idea of shipping a new puppy ideal. I wanted a local breeder with experience whom I can see face to face. Luckily in my exhaustive search I found Tropico Kennels! Lisa was the only breeder I found that had availability and that did not require for me to sign up for a lengthy waitlist and submit a deposit before the puppy was born. I found it ludicrous to pay a large deposit having no idea what the puppy will even look like! I kept checking the website regularly to see when new pups were being born. The website has a lot of useful and valuable information about the process of adopting and welcoming a new Goldendoodle puppy. Once pictures were posted online of the newborn pup I was interested in, I submitted my interest form. Lisa contacted me right away and I paid my deposit. Lisa worked with me in regards of accepted payment forms for deposit and I found her to be very knowledgeable and friendly. The website provided all the details I needed : I knew exactly when my pup would come home, expected weight, parent info, type (F1B, F1BB etc), shedding info, and the pictures of the newborn puppies. I do wish I had more communication from Lisa in terms of pictures and details as the puppy was growing (I was obsessed) but I knew she was busy and in the end I got my perfect dream puppy. When it was time to pick up my baby, I drove to Lisa's beautiful ranch and her husband was friendly and nice when delivering the dog to me. All in all I would recommend this breeder for anyone looking for a gorgeous Goldendoodle pup!

I'm helping my mom do research because she's wanting a golden doodle pup, I see this place was in…read morethe area and good reviews. I decide to call and a older woman picks up I say hello good morning, who do I have the pleasure in speaking with? (I ask who it is I'm speaking with so that I can properly greet her ) she responds rudely& with an attitude "well you called me so you should know who I am" I say oh ok I do apologize but am I calling to Tropico kennels? She says yea. And then goes off on a rant that she doesn't answer her person phone often because she receives calls of people always trying to buy her house or sell her stupid shit. I said oh ok I understand but that was very unprofessional of you, I do not wish to purchase a dog off a business who doesn't know how to be professional or answer a phone call like a decent human being. So I then hung up. I would never speak to anyone that way regardless of the circumstances. Learn to be respectful and polite. Completely put me off and definitely will NOT EVER be buying a dog from this place. I'm editing my review because after a couple minutes my mom said she wanted to try and call to get information about the dogs. Because again my mom is interested in buying a puppy. So my mom calls says hello good morning I was wanting to get some information about the golden doodle puppies you might have. the same woman answers and says oh ok sure but can I call you back in a couple of minutes? My mom said sure not a problem and then the woman hung up. LITERALLY 1 minute goes by and I receive a message from this woman (I have attached a photo of the message) saying nice try! I did reply and then blocked her. Never in my life have I ever had an encounter like this. The woman then proceeds to call my mom back (I have attached a photo of the phone call as well that she called back) (as you can see she called back & the call lasted 14sec bc she was a COWARD & hung up) and say to her that she is not going to sell us any dog because I called and hung up on her, and that she should tell her daughter to not be a bitch. The woman proceeds to hang up. So I blocked her on both my mother & I's phone. Completely UNPROFESSIONAL and RUDE! We were only wanting information about the puppies! Which is why my mom insisted on her trying to call because she really wants a puppy. HORRIBLE experience!

We've been using Heavenly for a few years now as our local sitter moved, and at the recommendation…read moreof some friends. It's a bit further out from home but all the in-town options were littered with bad reviews so we knew that we'd have to head out a little bit to get something we could trust. Our odd couple duo love it here and know the route so well they'll start whining even a mile or two out. They get loved on and have never come back with any issues. The onboarding process is extremely thorough (including the meet + greet/tour) and I'd recommend this location to anyone looking for a boarding option for their fur babies. Our extended circle (as well as the siblings of our husky) all go here as well - so if you ever catch the derp parade on the grass, those are probably ours! PS - the grooming service is also great. we have a husky and those are *no joke* so that adds at least 1000/10 extra points

I was very anxious about leaving my cat for a few days while I was away on vacation, but I came…read moreback to her happy and healthy, super thankful for the kind staff that took care of her