Woman was VERY VERY rude, I submitted an application to adopt a cat and she decided to lecture me…read moreon my dogs, because of them is not spayed YET. She did not even tell me from the beginning that the cat was going to get adopted the next day. She also said "Please educate your parents" as if they don't know what they are doing. We have done extensive research before we decided to get pets and give them the best care we can. This was like a slap to the face, I would give 0 stars if possible.

I have nothing but good things to say about Marin Cat Connection. I was in a difficult position…read moretrying to find homes for cats that for no fault of their own were in need of new forever homes and there was little time to accomplish this, kitten season was just around the corner. I researched many no kill shelters in two counties and they all had friendly, well meaning staff. Then I found, Marin Cat Connection. Ms. Allen was an absolute God send. She went well beyond what anyone would ever expect from a rescue in trying to help me. I looked at reviews on Yelp, and yes, saw some that weren't as positive as others but what those reviews were showing me was this is someone who has very high standards, like I do. I knew she was the person I wanted to contact. She literally bent over backward trying to find first a foster for the remaining cat, then finally a magnificent, permanent home. It didn't happen overnight but she diligently kept at it, until a fantastic home was found. Ann has a very strong love for cats, that's clear to see, shes been doing rescue and adoption for over 30 years I believe, and I for one went with her organization over all the others because of her high standards. She puts the cats first, over anything else, even at the risk of possibly offending people sometimes, (I know not intentionally), which is what I wanted in a cat rescue. I'm not thin skinned and don't easily get offended especially when I know someone is willing to work their butt off to find cats safe and happy homes. Finding good homes for animals isn't easy folks, I know I used to do it. I would say to those who thought her rude just realize she's looking out for the cats and wants what's best for them, and please don't take things too personally, what she's doing is damn hard work. I think the world of Ann Allen and this organization, she helped me tremendously and is an extremely devoted animal (cat) person. I was very lucky to find her and I think Marin county is very lucky to have her too.

Jordan is incredible. Not only does she raise beautiful, healthy, social kittens, but she genuinely…read morecares about them long after they've gone to their new homes. We adopted two kittens from Jordan from different litters, and both are cuddly, playful, confident, and in excellent health. Our vet was initially a little skeptical of purebred Ragdolls because she's unfortunately seen some unhealthy ones over the years. But after examining Jordan's kittens, she told us these were some of the healthiest, best-bred Ragdolls she's seen. Jordan is also super responsive and generous with her time. No question ever feels too small, and she truly seems to mean it when she says you're not bothering her. She answers quickly, is deeply knowledgeable, and clearly prioritizes both the kittens' wellbeing and the happiness of the families adopting them. We had only ever adopted from shelters before, so going through a breeder was new territory for us. But it was absolutely worth it. Our kittens came home litter-trained, well-socialized, and unbelievably easy to integrate into our busy house full of kids. They never had a single accident, were affectionate immediately, and aren't fazed by loud noises, including vacuum cleaner! We adopted both kittens when they were 1-3 weeks old without meeting them in person, but Jordan was fantastic about sending regular photos, updates, and honest guidance throughout the process. She never overpromised and was very transparent about what she could and couldn't predict about how they'd turn out. Turns out, ours are perfect -- and we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you, Jordan!!

We got Cassie, the love of our life -- a rescue cat all the way from Kazakstan; all thanks to SEN…read moreFoundation Animal Rescue. The visitation and adoption process was straightforward and Galina was generously kind and helpful throughout the process.

We appreciate that compare to shelter animals their animals has been fostered in home environment…read moreallowing them to open up their true personalities that allows them to do better matching, you can ask all questions you have from foster parents. We knew what cat we were looking for and they set us up for success. I've had friends adopt from this rescue as well and would recommend them to anyone.

I got a heathy male frenchie. Good temperament and an instant family member. We have had him for…read morethree years now no problems good dog

I came across Bay Area Bulldogs in early April via instagram. I picked up my boy Maverick (know as…read moreDino at the time) on April 14th. Almost four months later and Maverick has been a nothing but joy to have around and I couldn't have asked for a higher quality pet than what I received. Pricey investment, but with out a doubt high quality and worth every every dime. I would purchase again. Coming from someone who's pretty much a first time pet owner, Jazmin was very accommodating and spent a lot of time texting back and forth making sure Maverick went to a good home by sharing tons of tips making my the entire process easy. She also checked in with me to see how Maverick was doing and was very responsive after the pickup. I would buy from them again and would 100% recommend. 5 stars!

We adopted a 2 year old kitty from Hopalong at Woodland Pet in Bon Air Center. We had just recently…read moresaid goodbye to our beloved cat who was 20 years old and had been the best companion for us. We weren't looking to get a new kitty so soon, but Dharma was in the back of the store and she was very sweet. They let us play with her and our dog was with us, so we took turns being near Dharma and allowing our dog (who loves our cats) to see her from a distance. All went well. We learned that she had been in the store for a while and had a rough life before she was taken to the shelter. Fast forward to today--she cuddles with my husband who has been very ill and she is his best friend. She learned how to win over the resident cat (with lots of time and some help), and she and our Husky and best friends. She's earned the nickname Drama because she's very good at getting into mischief. The support information from Hopalong was useful. We've had cats our entire lives and still each cat is unique. Having resources at hand is great! The people at Woodland Pet were very helpful in vetting us to make certain that we would be a good, safe home for Dharma and that she would be happy with us. They sent us home with supplies and toys. Because of their continued interest, our dog and I go back to show them photos of Drama earning her nickname.

What a great experience with Marin Humane + Hopalong. My partner and I lost our pug earlier this…read moreyear in January. We adopted her from the shelter when she was two and she lived all the way to fifteen. She was everything to us. After she passed, we waited a while before feeling ready to adopt again. In the meantime, I followed a ton of Bay Area rescue groups on Instagram and checked the Petfinder app regularly. We knew we were drawn to flat-faced breeds, but the most important thing was finding a dog that could get along with our two cats. We actually found a Frenchie through another rescue and even went to meet him at an adoption event. Unfortunately, his foster parent said he didn't do well with other dogs and probably not with cats either. That was a dealbreaker for us. About a month later, during the week of July 4, I came across Sally Sitwell (now renamed Winnie) on Petfinder. Her profile mentioned that she was good with cats, and she sounded perfect for us. I applied right away but didn't hear back for a few days, so I was worried she might have already been adopted. But I totally understood since it was a holiday week and I'm sure they received a ton of applications. Eventually, I got an email from Ruthie, a volunteer, to schedule a 1:1 phone interview. She was really warm and easy to talk to. She explained that she usually handles phone interviews for people interested in brachycephalic breeds since she has experience with them. I shared our story about our late pug and everything we went through with her including surgeries, seizures, and IVDD, and Ruthie could tell we were familiar with the breed's needs. She planned to coordinate a meeting with us, the dog, and the foster parent, but she was going to be out of town. So she looped in Alex from Hopalong and Francesca, the foster mom, so we could set something up directly. We coordinated a visit to meet Winnie at Hopalong in Oakland. I really appreciated how flexible and communicative everyone was. It felt like everyone genuinely wanted the best for this dog. When I first met Francesca and Winnie, I lit up. Winnie was even more adorable in person and so much smaller than I expected. Francesca was such a kind person. She already had a Frenchie and cats, so you could tell she really loves animals. She walked us through all of Winnie's little quirks and her daily routine. A few minutes later my partner arrived and I ran out to get him. I told him right away, "You're going to love her, she's so adorable." The moment he walked in and saw her, he was smiling ear to ear. We ended up spending about 30 minutes with Francesca, chatting and also sharing more about ourselves so she'd feel reassured that Winnie would be going to a loving home. Toward the end of our visit, Alex, the program manager, came out to meet us. She was super bubbly and also a Frenchie owner. We let her know we were all in and wanted to move forward with the adoption. We asked if we could pick Winnie up the next day since we had a bunch of supplies being delivered like her crate, food, and bowls. Francesca was so accommodating and let us come to her house the next day to get her. The whole experience was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. There were no awkward moments and we felt supported from start to finish. I would recommend this rescue to anyone. Now Winnie is completely spoiled. We originally planned to have her sleep in her crate but that lasted exactly one night. She's now in the bed with us. She's been to the dog park, joined us on restaurant patios, come to work with me, and even had a few spa days. After hearing about her rough start to life, being used for breeding and then dropped off at the Hayward animal shelter, we knew we wanted to give her the best life possible. She is truly the sweetest, most loving dog we could have asked for. We're so grateful to everyone at Marin Humane + Hopalong for bringing her into our lives.

It was easy to bring our donations to the thrift store and drop them off. We had several boxes and…read morethey even provided a wagon to use to get them from the car

This rescue organization is the real deal. Made entirely of foster volunteers, they set high…read morestandards and integrity in all their dealings with humans and the cats they hope to match them with. I was impressed with the warmth and care of Aurora, the foster mom of our new adopted cat, and her helping member, Judy, who supervised and advised.

They have been absolutely amazing in helping me take care of a colony of cats I have been feeding…read moreand caring for over the last 3 years. For anyone seeking help from them try to donate for the animals they rescue. It has become prohibitively expensive and we can't have them get buried in debt to where they can no longer function. So even if you are not seeking assistance donate if you are able to. Sincerely, Roy Richards

Thanks to the StoF Team for assisting with 3 feral friends at my workplace. All 3 have been fixed…read moreand released and are doing great. Also, they assisted with capturing five kittens for adoption. I appreciate their great work.

I inquired about adopting a kitten from here. I previously had a purebred Russian Blue kitten who I…read moremade the difficult decision of rehoming and was honest about it. She first ripped a string off of a cat tree and swallowed it which required a surgery which cost me $3,000 AFTER pet insurance. Less than 3 months later, she swallowed a stainless steel sponge and needed a surgery which was going to cost $10,000 and insurance wouldn't cover because it was repeated behavior. I feel extremely judged and am still traumatized from my previous experience. I was originally told I could foster a kitten but would not be allowed to adopt until I had active insurance and in this time other people would be able to adopt without obtaining insurance. After I replied that I have always maintained insurance and provided clarification about my prior situation I was sent this judgy email: " After reviewing your application and communication, we've decided not to move forward with the adoption. Our rescue places animals only in homes we believe are fully prepared for a lifelong commitment -- not just when it's convenient, but through all the ups and downs that come with pet ownership. We've seen far too many animals discarded when things get hard, and we work tirelessly to make sure that never happens to the pets we save. These are lives, not temporary companions. When we say "forever home," we mean it. At this time, we do not believe this adoption would be the right fit, and we won't be considering future applications from you." The average American cannot afford a $10,000 surgery. My kitten demonstrated she needed more supervision than I could provide, so I found her a home which could better support her needs. I am the one suffering!

Family rescued the cutest cats ever here they are the perfect duo and are perfect for each others…read morecompany and entertain us greatly and we love them! They are the best thanks!