I recently moved to Morro Bay and had a hard time finding a good vet. I found one in Los Osos, but…read moreI couldn't afford the cost of spaying my little dachshund. So I made an appointment at Woods and I so happy I did. The process was very easy online. The drop off and pick up were trouble free. Their office is clean and staff was very helpful and kind. As far as her actual procedure, the incision healed perfectly and she had no problems. I honestly was afraid it would be a "hack" job and almost canceled. There was only one other dog that day in there being spayed, which made me feel better. The cost was reasonable and I'd recommend their service to anyone. I felt good about being a responsible owner. Thanks Woods Staff!

Very nice young woman helped me at a kiosk there, as they are all about CATS, but link to DOGS AT…read moreSHELTERS. If you are looking for a tiny dog, don't get discouraged when later at the other shelters in this area if you are talked to as if you are crazy trying to get the most popular under 10 pound poodle mix. It's first come first served, and they don't monitor or give outside seating for handicap or Veterans, nor do they care if others push you aside trying to be at the desk before you. It wouldn't hurt to bring someone to fight for your right to stand upright first in line. Being a chair of your own and a witness! It's a dog eat dog world here in SLO and Santa Barbara County. Kill shelter dogs can be unmanageable so I decided to quit being ran over and talked down to in This State. California does have sweet people but don't expect assistance, bring your own, my elder friends and Veterans especially! Cats are easy peasy even go to Pet Stores and buy one. One place was so rude, she kept cutting me off, these lead women running these? Can be very controlling, manipulative and uncaring, as they cut you off, about dogs? $400.00 for example is the highest rate, to adopt after she gets them from a local shelter... and she will cut you off saying your going about it all wrong, yet your friends said to explain the difficulties you experienced prior, you were going to offer to meet up and volunteer. So pass it on to your elder handicapped friends and bring an adult witness. Woods Is Perfect for cat lovers!!!

I love all the wonderful ladies who volunteer at the Meade canine thrift store , they have helped…read moreme a lot , very caring people Jason, Alabama and Lilly x

Charlotte Meade is the most loving animal Mom I have ever met in the many canine rescues where I…read morehave volunteered . She has a large land property in Creston, the dogs sleep inside two different enclosures (one her personal home) and she supports them with donations. Many of her beautiful senior and special needs dogs are rescued on the brink of death from the LA County Shelters. I love volunteering there, seeing the happy new dog parents taking home beautiful senior dogs that have such a love of life and so much UNCONDITIONAL LOVE to give and share. Charlotte is my hero, and I just hope I can make a difference in their lives in any small way. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donations are needed, (for the shelter and Resale Store in Atascadero) Please see the list on her website for the most current list and stop by MEADE Rescue RESALE RETAIL STORE in Atascadero, 4303 El Camino Real, where they sell gently used Furniture, Gently used Clothing and Tools. All proceeds go towards helping SENIOR ANIMALS live happier, healthier lives.

Lovely rescue! You can tell they love and respect the cats in their care. We were visiting the area…read moreand since my cat is on the other side of the country, I was very much missing her. It was wonderful to spend time with the kitties. Hot Rod was such a good girl. I hope someone snaps her up so they can enjoy her gentle personality.

This is the best cat shelter we have ever visited. We come every time we are in Cambria. The staff…read morereally are passionate about caring for all these cats waiting for a forever home. They have a great little gift shop with cat themed gifts. They are very donation dependent. We won a great painting by a local artist at auction to help support the shelter.

How awesome would it be to get to interact with wolves? The answer is very, very awesome. WHAR…read morewolves is a wolf rescue preservation that houses several wolves, from timberwolves to grey wolves to adoptable wolf dogs. Kristi gives a very thorough tour and drops tons of knowledgeable information on the history of WHAR wolves and also each of the wolves personalities, cnaracteristics, and fun facts. She points out the Alpha (but we all know the real Alpha is her, haha), the Beta, and the rest of the wolves' roles in the pack. The wolves have a generously-sized play time area that they take turns running around in. At the end, Kristi took out the Alpha wolf and we got to interact, pet him, and take pictures with him. Such a truly fascinating animal. You can visit by calling and making an appointment and giving a donation. We did the dusk tour for ~$15 per person, but you also have an option for a feeding tour. These are at set times, as the wolves need to be on a set feeding schedule. Parking was easy and the place is located right next to another zoo animal facility. I would highly recommend anyone who loves animals to check this place out!

Melony gave my family a wonderful tour of the hybrid wolf's. Such beautiful animal's and learned a…read morelot about the wolf hybrid and wolf's in general.

If you want a tired happy dog, send them to Natalie!! I have nothing but great things to say…read more Natalie is an amazing human being, absolutely knowledgeable about animal behavior, and very trustworthy. There are very few people that I trust with my animals, and she has 100% of my trust. I'm never worried when my dog is out with her because I know he's in good hands. He loves his pack walks and I love that he comes home tired and happy. How convenient is it to have your pup picked up and dropped off at home? Super convenient! Your dog will have a fun long day full of physical and mental stimulation! I highly recommend Dog Camp SLO!

Natalie is the absolute best and we feel so lucky we found her!…read more Our mini-labradoodle, Nora, needs a lot of walking to tire her out and Natalie's hiking routine is perfect for her. Plus socializing with the other dogs on the walks is an added bonus. Natalie also provides the sweetest little update emails every day with tons of adorable pictures. I can tell how much Nora loves it because she gets SO excited to see Natalie and the gang on Wednesdays :) Natalie is fantastic about communication, super organized, and even came over to meet Nora and see how she interacted with other dogs before their first walk together. We could not be happier!

I'm extremely disappointed with this rescue's polices and overall approach. I was denied the…read moreopportunity to adopt simply because I live in the Central Valley... which makes absolutely no sense considering the dog I applied for literally came from the Central Valley. They wrote in an email to me, "You can't throw a rock without hitting an abandoned dog there." Turing away a qualified, loving home-based, purely on zip code, feels more like discrimination in the responsible rescue work. If the goal is truly to help dogs find a safe, committed home, blanket location restrictions like this are counterproductive. It's disheartening to see dogs kept from good homes over policies that seem inconsistent and poorly thought out. I expect better from an organization that claims to prioritize animal well-being.

Compassion As…read moresomeone who has rescued before and is actively fostering a purebred Australian Shepherd we saved from a high-kill shelter, I reached out to this rescue hoping for guidance and collaboration to help place him in the right long-term home. He had been on the euthanasia list due to illness, and my family and I spent over $3,000 out of pocket to nurse him back to health. We've provided love, care, and structure, and we're continuing to support him while recognizing that--due to his reactivity and my being pregnant--our home isn't the safest long-term fit, especially with a newborn on the way. Instead of being met with support or even understanding, I received a shaming, condescending response that made broad assumptions about our commitment and motivations. Despite stating clearly that I am willing to act as a foster and contribute financially to his continued care, their reply completely disregarded that and suggested I was contributing to the problem. It lacked empathy, nuance, and basic kindness. What's worse is that the tone of their message is exactly the kind that pushes capable, compassionate people away from stepping up to rescue or foster in the first place. It's hard enough navigating complex behavioral needs while doing everything possible to give a dog a second chance--being met with judgment instead of help is unacceptable. I would not recommend working with this organization unless you want to be talked down to for trying to do the right thing. There are plenty of rescues out there that operate with both heart and professionalism. Sadly, this was not one of them. --Sandra K.

We have had our labradoodle,Emma, for 7 years now. We selected Country Labradoodles after lots of…read moreresearch on best practices and long term health results of different breeders. Our girl is the best dog and the healthiest dog we have ever had. She is also a beauty and we are routinely stopped and asked where we got her. I always send them to Country Labradoodles!

From the owner: Licensed Labradoodle Breeder for 23 years. Member of BBB Specializing in family companions, service…read moreand therapy type dogs. Temperament testing for each dog making the perfect match for each family.

The staff at this animal hospital showed my dog and my family so much kindness and compassion…read moreduring one of the hardest days of our lives. We had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to our beloved dog, and they treated her with such dignity, love, and respect. Everyone was patient, caring, and took the time to explain everything to us without making us feel rushed. They comforted us throughout the entire process and made an incredibly painful experience a little easier to bear. I will always be grateful for the empathy, professionalism, and genuine care they showed my dog and our family. Thank you for helping us say goodbye with peace and compassion. I highly recommend this hospital to anyone looking for a veterinary team that truly cares.

I awoke with the fear that my lab might have eaten some of my medications. They took her in and…read moreimmediately started treatment. Thru out the treatment time they were kind and made sure that I understood what the possible problem outcome could be. Thankfully 12 hours later I took home a heathy girl. I want to thank all of the staff who were both kind and knowledgeable and especially Dr Burke for kind and compassionate care. I have used this vet for over 20 years and their high standards have remained.

I've taken my large black lab to Dr. Minor for 7 years and had a wonderful experience throughout…read morethe life of my dog, Henry. Dr. Minor has always been professional, thorough, giving, and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Minor and his staff to anyone considering vet care. Over the years, Dr. Minor treated my dog for many issues from cutting his foot and getting staples, to diagnosing benign tumors, to treating a cancerous tumor in his twilight years. Dr. Minor was also incredibly supportive and helpful in my dog's end of life care. I can't speak highly enough about my experience at this clinic and am continually grateful for the loving care providing to my dear dog companion.

Had our first appointment yesterday to get our little puppy examined. Creekside Veterinary Hospital…read moreis a wonderful facility with a great Vet and staff. Friendly and professional with a warm and inviting office. Couldn't have been any nicer and accommodating. We're glad to have that facility and personnel taking care of our little fur baby.