They only took a day to teach out and started helping me right away to find homes for my kittens…read more Dawn was very friendly and helpful. I contacted about a dozen rescues and Fur Baby was the first to reach out.

Fur Baby Rescue is a great organization to adopt a pet from! They have all their pets on their…read morewebsite, and they're all at the Los Angeles facility. The adoption process is thorough enough, but not super lengthy like a lot of other rescues. There is no home inspection, but they do ask a series of questions, and as long as they all meet the qualifications of a suitable pet owner, then an appointment is set for a visit at the facility, and if you're ready right then and there, you just need to fill out a few things, pay, and head home with your new pet! As we just did today:D

This is a copy of an email I just sent to Nancy at Perfect Pet Rescue …read more... I know I have thanked you before for providing us with Bentley ( kennel name Red Baron) sadly last month he passed away after giving the honor of being him Mom and Dad for over 12 years. Red Baron was underweight with a hematoma on his tummy and thin wiry hair he was scared of men and rolled on his back or tried to hide when approached. Lots of love and care gave him the most beautiful thick wavy coat he filled out and we would get stopped all the time by people remarking 'what a handsome dog' ( so handsome we had DNA done he was yorkie cocker and pointer!) he never did anything wrong he came house-trained, he didn't lick or jump or beg only barked when someone was at the door and was gentle and calm, his best friend was the cat next door. He was 25 lbs of perfection, his only fault is now we are spoiled because he was so darn perfect. He was indeed A Perfect Pet. With gratitude and tears, Andrea and David Golombeck Andrea

I have rescue 4 lil dogs from ppr over 20 yrs Nancy and volunteers r the best they do their best to…read moregive them(dogs) the best home they can I just adopted Bella(cricket),we dnt know wat the dog past is or how he or she been treated or ppr I would recommend ppr to anyone remember those the one u get needs love and patience they lov u unconditional

This non-profit rescues Doggies (and the occasional kitty) and takes wonderful care of them until…read morethey find a perfect adoption match. There is a reasonable adoption fee of $150 that covers medical care, food, and other expenses. Also included is neuter/spay. You can fall in love with a pet online, like I did! I came across a photo and profile of the world's cutest kitten (see photo) on petfinder.com, but you can also see them at billfoundation.org. I filled out an adoption application and spoke on the phone with the adoption coordinator as well as the foster mom. After approval, both of these women hand-delivered Marcello, driving all the way from the Valley to my Culver City pad. They gave me some food, bowls, and a few of his favorite toys. His sister came along to say goodbye to her brother! I was tempted to adopt her as well, but I couldn't at the time. It was evident that they cared for him very much. They checked up on us with a phone call a few weeks later. When I took Marcello for his first vet check up, the vet said he was incredibly clean and healthy for a former street cat (he was born on the streets!)-- no eye gook or other infections that are common with shelter or adoption agency kittens. He was quite impressed with his adoption agency. A month after his adoption the foundation contacted me to make sure I was neutering him soon. I was able to take him to their vet at no cost to me. My kitty was fixed in 90210! What a great orginazation doing great work for homeless animals! These are animals that may have otherwise been picked up by animal services and to a shelter. Check it out if you are looking for a new best friend or have some $ to donate to a good cause: http://www.billfoundation.org/index.html

This was our first go-around with a rescue foundation. We have only adopted previously from our…read morecounty animal shelter. Having been fortunate in our dog Sammie we looked to adopt again from the shelter after she sadly passed away. My son however in his search for a dog came across one he fell in love with at the Bill Foundation. I was resistant at first to complete the application & a bit thrown by the suggested donation cost but after reading about them & getting recommendations from friends I gave in to the process. In meeting Jo & her team at the pet fair I felt reassured that this foundation was legit. The love & care these pups receive is wonderful. Although the process can be daunting & we tried desperately not to get our hopes up when we fell in love with a particular dog, luck was on our side. Abbey (previously named Leyla) became our new family member. She is amazing! Jo has made sure our family was just as important in the process as Abbey was. I highly recommend the Bill Foundation. I thank them for rescuing our girl so that we could have the opportunity to adopt her.

Adopter beware! I adopted a dog from PPR in 2019 and had to put him to sleep 1 month later because…read morehis mouth and jaw were filled with cancer. He had been in pain for a long time (at least 9 months, by my vet's estimate) but no one at PPR had looked in his mouth. Not surprisingly, he growled when someone tried to open his mouth, but no one at PPR took the time or effort to find out why this was.  When I asked PPR about the condition of his teeth (I was a remote adopter and I didn't meet him until I picked him up), I was told by PPR that he had recently had a teeth cleaning, which was a total and complete lie. Anyone who had opened his mouth to clean his teeth would have seen all of the growths in his mouth. Anyone doing an X-ray would have seen the huge growths in his jaw. I saw the X-rays and looked in his mouth (at my vet) and the dog's deplorable condition was obvious even to my untrained eye.  In my mind, PPR is not a reputable rescue organization. They don't care for the dogs, they just foster them and pass them along to make money. When I informed PPR of the dog's condition, and the need to euthanize the dog, the reply from PPR was "Sorry, the dogs are adopted on an as-is basis." What a horrifically unprofessional and callous response to give a recent adopter who had to put the adopted dog to sleep because PPR didn't do their job! I cannot recommend this organization. If you do adopt from them, make sure to thoroughly check out the dog, even taking it to a vet for a professional checkup. It will save you from major heartache and lots of unexpected expenses. Don't trust what they say to you unless you see the vet invoice and detailed records.

Pacific Pups Rescue is an awesome foster-based dog and cat rescue group helmed by an incredible,…read moredevoted, and super-friendly team. Rescue groups vary widely in how they operate, and I feel very lucky to volunteer with Pacific Pups. With their professional, well-organized venture, Kiah and Elena set a gold standard for rescue groups! At every touch point from our first email to supply drop-offs, the team has been responsible, responsive, and caring. Pacific Pups covers/provides all veterinary care and supplies for fostering, including food, crate, leash, collar, and dog bed. To become a foster, you fill out a detailed online form with your information, availability, and preferences. Kiah contacted me within 1 day of my foster volunteer application, sent info on potential dogs to foster with no pressure, and has provided regular guidance and support for my foster pup. If you need something for your pup, she works hard to get the item to you in 1-2 days, including braving LA traffic and mailing items with a quickness. Additional expenses are reimbursed with pre-approval and a receipt. The group even has volunteers who check in with foster parents. I received multiple emails from a very nice volunteer who asked about my foster pup's stay and offered help as needed. Pacific Pups' website and social media are actively maintained - their Instagram is hilarious! The group rescues a range of dogs and cats, from pit bulls that might otherwise be euthanized to street mutts to kittens to mommy dogs and their newborns. I'd highly recommend volunteering, fostering, and/or adopting with this wonderful group! Foster and save a life (it's an extraordinary, humbling, and fulfilling experience)! Adopt - don't shop!

DDR, like other volunteer rescue non-profits, saves lives. My recommendation to those who value…read morethat result but disapprove of the way a certain organization accomplishes it is that they create a rescue group that does it "right." Of course doing so will require a significant investment of time and effort and money and love - and hassle, part of which will unkind reviews from "armchair rescuers." Full disclosure: I am a longtime volunteer with a different 501(3)c rescue, one with policies and practices which differ greatly from DDR's. However, over the past 3 years I've adopted two dogs from Downtown Dog Rescue, senior pits whose lives were saved by that organization. So I guess I'm prejudiced.

We adopted two dogs from them. We couldn't say enough about the founder Lori Weise. She is a true…read moreangel for these furry babies!!!!! She has such a great team too!!!! If any one gets a chance, read the book.... Rethinking Rescue by Carol Mithers then you can truly understand how hard Lori is helping our furry babies and their owners!!! PLEASE NEUTER/SPAYED!!!

I have to update my review, after working with this rescue for about 3 years I no longer feel the…read moresame way about this rescue and I can not recommend it to anyone. Terribly disappointed with this rescue and what it claimed to represent. Adopted my sweet Brian from Leave No Paws Behind. I love everything that about LNPB, Toby saves the seniors and the animals that have a very small chance of surviving because she does not want them to die alone. Luckily she took a chance on Brian and he did survive and now is the most loving dog! Thank You LNPB!!

I wanted an older dog to hang out with the one I already had and found this rescue. We've…read moreadopted/fostered 3 dogs from them and have adored them all. Toby is great to work with on any medical issues I've had while fostering and was so helpful when one of them was too sick to go on. She's very protective of all these animals and will always do what's best for each of them. I've seen someone say there was no home check but I had one.

The Lovejoy Foundation is a mission from the heart ! Starting out in her house years ago, she…read moregradually built something she had only dreamed about. Rescuing unfortunate dogs, and finding them loving homes. WEN, you adopt a dog from them it's a complete package and everything is ready to go. Her Foundation has earned a lot of respect in the Dog community. Do drop by.

What an amazing rescue!! They are so thorough and assist with all follow thru of shots,…read morespaying/neutering, microchipping, etc. it helps so that all you have to do is focus on your new pet and provide the love. As we were getting ready to walk away with one we saw another so adopted 2!!! Yay!!

This review is limited to my experience dropping off needed items listed on their website. Was…read morechoosing between the Long Beach or Hawthorne location. This location on a Saturday afternoon was better to get to traffic wise from where I was. Located on Yukon Avenue, the adoption center had easy street parking after 2pm on a Saturday. The office staff (not sure if paid or volunteer) were kind. We asked them some questions and they were knowledgeable. There is a feline section for adoptees available and a canine section for adoptees available. I am a longtime supporter of this great organization yet, it was my first time at this South Bay area adoption center. Planning to return hopefully this weekend to drop off more needed items for the dogs and cats. 5 stars.

Would give zero stars if possible. My wife & I have been…read morelookin for a new pup for our family since our last one passed at 14 years. Looking for a new companion for our Malinois that we rescued as a 6 month old and have raised to be a wonderful 6 and a half year old. We saw a dog online we wanted to see, so we called ahead to see if we could come see him. They sounded excited on the phone and told us to come on down! We got in the car and drove all the way across town. We get there and not 30 seconds after walking in we are getting a stern lecture about our prong collar on our Malinois, judging us without knowing about a Malinois or her story. The prong collar literally saved her life, it saved her from getting into trouble and is a fantastic training tool when used properly. Maybe don't judge people as they walk in the door. Then...the icing on the cake. The dog we were coming to see, WASNT EVEN THERE. Terrible experience, the gentleman working the front desk should try not being so judgmental of people. I grew up on a farm around working dogs, we know the breed. I feel bad for the dogs here.