As a local I have been to ASAP multiple times. Every time I have been there the staff is welcoming,…read moreand very approachable. The place is very clean and the cats look very happy. We adopted a sweet cat from here in July and we could not be happier. I recommend this place, the application process is a breeze and is paperless. One difference between ASAP from other shelters is that you can foster cats and that they have different age cats avaliable. They will also not discriminate against people with disabilities and try to match you with a cat/kitten. I really enjoyed my experience and highly recommend ASAP.

I didn't adopt a cat here, but I wanted to write a review because my daughter is a girl scout and…read morewe came here for a field trip. What an amazing place that I honestly didn't even know existed! The people working here are so knowledgeable and good to the cats. The girls had the best time playing with the cats as well! They have small rooms to go in where you can hangout with the cats in an enclosed, safe environment. I can definitely tell that the cats here are really loved and cared for! This is such a loving place for these cats. Also, shoutout to ASAP for being so good with the girl scouts who visited them as well!

Great volunteers, very knowledgeable about all the animals…read more On August 17, 19, was free adoption day called clear the shelter and save a pet at this no kill shelter. What a great turn out, so many people who hopefully will provide a great home. They had dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, roosters and even horses. Normal fees are around $50 for adoptions, today that feel was waived. The savings could go towards the pet supplies.

My husband and I lost our faithful border collie this week. He laid down on his bed and died. It…read morewasn't the same without a dog, so we went looking. Camarillo Shelter was our first stop. They had 116 dogs but none we liked. Then we,went to Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center. First it is smaller and they are more personable. You talk to them upon entrance and explain your need. They calmly bring out animals that might fit. The first animal brought to us was a brown lab that was not a puppy. ! Great match so far. He was friendly and obeyed commands ! Score 2. The animal concergie believed that he was potty trained.He was! It was all done in a calm and encouraging manner. So that was the dog we took home. He is a perfect fit for us. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone at SANTA PAULA ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER! BTW They gave him a rabies shot before we took him with certificate of his vaccination,and chip number. They take very good care of their animals. People who are friends of the Center drop by to walk the animals

Shame on every single one of you for running a smear campaign against VCAS for protecting public…read moresafety. The words and actions of your team are despicable- Bruce was a danger to the public and his foster was clearly incapable of handling him. Your spokesperson, Dan Bolton, said the following: "Obviously, we're not denying the bites, and we're not denying the harm that might have been caused by or was caused -- but the larger issue is, do we just kill an animal based on things that happened a long time ago? Or do we take into consideration the totality of their behavior, and more importantly, do we try to find a life-saving alternative?" Why were these alternatives not sought out after the first bite? Why did it happen three additional times? VCAS may have euthanized him, but SPARC's negligence in handling him is what killed him. Shame on this rescue. Shame on the higher ups. And shame on Dan Bolton for going on the news to blame VCAS for his rescues negligence. Absolutely despicable.

In August of 2024, we went to look at a couple of dogs we liked for their online information…read more Neither seemed to be a good fit in person however. I remember one doggie photo on their website that actually was a bit scary looking, and it turned out that the dog with the 'tough guy' photo was in the kennel right next to one we were investigating. Funny thing was, in person, the tough guy was not even slightly scary, in fact he was as gentle as a lamb. Guess who came home with us? Yeah the one I'd judged incorrectly based on one photo; he is the treasure of our family now, such a good boy. Well, when the following August (2025) rolled around and the shelter had another adoption event, we decided to find a playmate for our boy dog. We looked at a few and settled on one female that obviously did not like being in doggie jail, seems she was a bit mouthy at times which made her unpopular with visiting folks. I saw potential though, and we took her home with us, and as I felt, the light nipping has diminished over time. Though a tad crazy, she is a fun addition to our home and she can actually fly at times in our large backyard. Both dogs have grown quite affectionate with one another over time, and both even get along with our kitty. Overall, VCAS is a great place to find a friend, and give them a loving forever home.

Time for Esteban Rodriguez to step down as Director and perhaps let someone else more qualified be…read morein charge. He definitely thought that this whole case would be blown over and that people wouldn't pay attention, but we did!! That's where he went wrong. There were several options proposed such as Cesar Millán taking him, West Coast Cane Corso sanctuary to take him in, several dog trainers stepping up to the plate, his death was unnecessary and VCAS jumped the gun quite literally on this case with Bruce. This will negatively affect the publicity of VCAS & in turn the animals eligible for adoption will plummet since no one will want to adopt from here anymore. Unless there is a 360 degree change in ALL employees with educating the public on safety, security, socialization, and proper training then this shelter will not succeed. I'm sorry to say it, but walking in here feels like walking into a cesspool of unhappy and miserable employees who take joy in power tripping over the control they have to potential families looking and willing to adopt dogs. Shame on VCAS. The fight is not over and we will continue to fight the good fight until the battle is won. Justice for Bruce.

first rescue to answer out of the 40 I called . I had an emergency and needed to get rid of a dog…read moreand she helped me every step of the way . she's such a kind sweet lady and deserves the world for all the help she does for dogs . couldn't be more thankful

Bev was so incredibly helpful when I called her today. Thank you for your advice. Keep doing what…read moreyou are to help all the doggies out there.

We adopted our dog from Dawg 15 years ago and it was the best experience for us. They did a…read morewonderful job at working with abandoned or relinquished dogs. We can't thank them enough and would do it again!

DAWG has some really amazing dogs and possibly even more incredible people who work and volunteer…read morethere. The dogs are all treated so well and loved tons by the staff and volunteers. The cute doggies stay in beautiful, very clean areas with comfy blankets and other "creature comforts." As a dog, I think DAWG would be the place to be!... And, when you did have to leave, you would be assured a great home because the staff would check, double-check, and triple-check that the home you were going to was the right one for you!

I love this establishment. The employees are so kind and customer service oriented and you can tell…read morethey really care about the animals. If you're trying to find it on the street, the storefront says "The Little Dog House." They are a grooming business and rescue. When you walk in, all the doggies, rescues and the ones there for grooming, are running around together behind the counter. It makes my heart happy to come here. If you are interested in one of their rescue dogs, you can spend time with them in a secluded area and fill out an application. You can also foster and leave them there during the day for free doggy daycare.

i am looking to adopt and they are very easy and nice to help. I have friends that have adopted…read morethru them and not one has had a negative experienc.