So fun! My boyfriend and I just did the regular session, (we've been wanting a cat and decided to…read morego hang out with some for an hour). All of the cats were really big sweeties and you can tell the staff really cares about all of them. I had so much fun and it was the fastest hour of my life, definitely worth the admission fee since all of the money goes back to helping the cats. I will definitely be back!

Hey there Yelpers - Cat Lounge on Atlantic and 3rd is a place of wonder and awe. INSIDE lots of…read morecats, friendly staff, climbing trees, and places for cats to sleep and lounge. OUTSIDE - lots of cool murals, looking through the window windows at the cats, a nice signage. Today we just window shopped because to be honest I have a cat already and I just didn't need another. If you want to go in and pet the cats, hang with them, in their little custom lounge area areas then it cost approximately seven dollars for 20 minutes or $20 for one hour. We didn't take advantage of these excellent deals. The window shopping is completely free and the murals outside are absolutely gorgeous.

Fun accident driving in to drop off some donations and coming across this small event they were…read moreholding for the all the pups and cats. We got our frenchies to take a photo with the Easter Bunny and have their paws prints on a wooden heart. Staff were super friendly and helpful. They have a great amount of dog and cat products to buy there.

Such a fun, clean and welcoming place to see that the animals here are very well taken care of…read more Even if you are not able to adopt your next pet, this place is a great place to volunteer or to visit. You can walk around and see the available pets.

Ok, it's my fault my dog is overweight. I blame my mother for raising me to equate love with food…read more I digress. Shadow has a bum leg and after many xrays, exams, mandated rest, etc, we went to BARC for a second opinion before we opted for surgery (Spoiler alert: he still needs surgery) We had 2 vets and an assistant evaluate Shadow. Range of motion, gait analysis, fancy equipment to determine how much pressure he was exerting on each paw when standing; it was a very comprehensive exam. After evaluating our pup, we ran though their diagnosis and recommendations. Our questions were answered, a plan of action was explained, and options given. Although the recommendation included surgery, we feel good about that choice. This will our pup's second surgery (we did the other leg two years ago). Everyone was so kind and patient. Shadow was treated liked the loved family member he is and not like a casual pet. My husband and I were held accountable for his weight loss and his care plan is complete. After the surgery, he will be back for rehab!

My pup, Zion, was unexpectedly hit by a car and had surgery performed on Nov. 1st. We were told by…read morehis orthopedic surgeon that he would need to have his left leg amputated due to nerve damage. He didn't walk or stand after the first 2-3 weeks of his surgery + only used his front hindlegs to help himself get around. However, after getting a second opinion, and being referred to BARC from his primary vet, our lives have truly changed. The doctors, PTs (Dr. Amy, Erin, Vlessyn), and the Rehab Assistants (Deja, David, Jessica to name a few!) have been so helpful in his therapy sessions. We've done acupuncture and physical therapy for the last 1.5 months and have already seen incredible improvement. Zion can now stand (in a neutral, fixated stance) and take small steps using his back hindlegs. Both of which we were told would be impossible from his surgeon! I'm looking forward to continue working with their team and helping Zion with his road to recovery :)

I had such hope for this place, however it has been a nightmare of confusion and chaos. I was told…read morea month and a half ago that they had a therapist for me. All I had to do is fill out the paperwork and somebody would call me back. I filled out the paperwork and then a month and a half later I get the news today that they don't have a therapist for me even though they had told me they had a therapist for me they thought they had one that would work well with me and my situation. When one is in a dire scenario and they're really earnestly seeking help to have this happen after a month and a half of waiting and being patient it's been very disheartening especially given mental health issues that are really dire!!!

Walk Intuit has given me a safe place to share my thoughts, feelings, and fears. It is more than…read moretherapy. It's a community. A place to open your mind and shift your perspective to a positive light. Walk Intuit has inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for being a part of my life and a part of my journey. I feel so fortunate to be a part of this community.

Pet Prescription Team is a non profit organization of close to 200 volunteers and their…read moreprofessionally trained therapy dog (or cat) who have regularly scheduled appointments to visit those in need of the magic animals freely and eagerly share. Founded over ten years ago and led by an amazing husband and wife team, Krystal and Phil Emery, the impact of this organization continues to grow and expand and is a blessing to both the clients and the participants. I have been part of PPT since 2014 and have trained two dogs through their extensive training program, which trains the owners and the animal, to successfully visit clients. I work with all ages of people, from very young children at the Children's Advocacy Center, high school students struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress, juvenile inmates at Eastlake Juvenile Hall, adults recovering from operations, strokes, and other ailments, and elderly who live in assisted living facilities. This is part of what makes this program so special - the impact these trained dogs and their owner have on all types of people and situations is boundless. The importance of our regularly scheduled visits is easy to quantify when the usually hour long visit is complete. Clients connect, smile, speak, share, laugh, pet and play with my dog, and feel a warmth, connection and compassion that they may not have felt at all that day, that week, or for a very long time. Additionally, I have experienced countless employees at assisted living facilities and staff at high schools, who cherish PPT visits and connect with the animals in much the same way as their clients. The mission of the Pet Prescription Team is actually quite simple, but the delivery is not. Professionally trained volunteers and pets, and a professionally managed program is what makes PPT stand above other animal therapy programs. I am often asked about my "service dog". Ulysses is not a service dog, I explain. He is a trained therapy dog, trained to work with You - the client I am visiting. The impact of PPT continues to grow and this relatively new therapy, utilizing the gifts our animals share with us, continues to expand to venues throughout Southern California.

This therapeutic group is amazing. I enjoy following all of their events and the comfort and joy…read morethat these blessed teams provide to the many lucky recipients of their time. Krystal, keep up the good work and God bless your Team.