North Italia the place look absolutely well organized and clean. Staff are friendly. We been here…read moremultiple times when my daughter came down from Saugus. In all honesty , we truly enjoyed all kind of dish they served. Staff are very attentive and have that friendly smiled we are truly looking forward to dine in again.

Every encounter I have had with this organization has been professional and incredibly…read morecompassionate and caring. All I can say is my hat is off to this organization and any others who work tirelessly for the critters. Thank you. I do what I can, but these folks are in the trenches doing the hard, heart-wrenching work.

PLMR is an amazing rescue. My Willow came from their very first all-girl litter about 2.5 years…read moreago. The work this team does for pregnant moms who are at risk of being euthanized is truly incredible. They give these dogs a second chance and provide a safe place for both the mama and her puppies. You won't find a more caring and dedicated group of people doing this work. If you're looking to add a puppy to your family or even adopt one of the amazing mamas who need homes too--please don't hesitate to reach out to this rescue. They are doing something really special.

If I could, I'd give PLMR 100 stars!!…read more Our sweet Sissy was adopted through PLMR. Our experience with Kady and PLMR from day 1 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Kady is very thorough, patient, and helpful throughout the process, even helping me with scheduling an appointment for Sissy to get fixed when it was time. You can absolutely tell that the rescues are very loved, safe, and well taken care of. The bonus for me is that the relationship and advice doesn't end once I take our baby home. Kady has been there for me whenever I've had questions or just checked in to see how things are going. I believe in and am very grateful to Kady and PLMR!! I am a huge supporter of the many families and rescues she's helped!

I just adopted my second dog from Life Animal Rescue. I adopted my first dog from them in 2017, and…read morehe's the best dog in the world. This past time when we adopted our second dog Bom we worked with Nancy and she was wonderful! She was so helpful, caring, and patient with my family of four as we picked up our new addition. I love this rescue and their mission. They have such amazing dogs coming from terrible circumstances. I am so happy that we had the opportunity to adopt from them again. Now we have the best puppy in the world. Thank you Life!

About a year ago, my husband and I became interested in adopting one of the dogs listed as…read moreavailable for adoption. I submitted an application online but never received a response or any follow-up regarding my application. Despite this, we decided to make the trip to PetsSmart in Westlake Village/ Agoura Hills because we were genuinely interested in the dog. We drove several hours and arrived very early, hoping to speak with the rescue before other potential adopters arrived. When we arrived, Emily and her team were getting the dogs out of the van. I approached Emily and asked about the dog we were interested in. Unfortunately, her response and overall approach came across as very unwelcoming and rude. She told us that another family was driving four hours to see the dog and that the dog would no longer be available. If a dog already has a family coming to meet them and and may no longer be available, why is the dog still being advertised as available on their website and social media? One of the volunteers informed Emily that we had also driven several hours to meet the dog and that we had previously submitted an application. It was only after this that Emily approached us and became willing to speak with us. The entire experience left me feeling that the adoption process could be much more organized and transparent. There should be better communication with applicants, particularly when multiple families are interested in the same dog. I also want to be honest about how the interaction made me feel. I left with the impression that we were treated differently, and I couldn't help but wonder whether race or ethnicity played a role in how we were treated. Looking at the organization's social media, I also noticed that the majority of the families featured as adopters appeared to be non-people of color. I hope the organization takes this feedback seriously and considers improving both its communication with applicants and the way potential adopters are treated.

Yesterday we found a couple dogs that had been abandoned, it was witnessed by a neighbor. We spent…read moretime waiting for the county animal service person to show up, never did. At the last minute my wife and I made a dash for the shelter, technically they were closed. But with big hearts they helped us out and gave the dogs a safe place for the night.

If you're looking to adopt a dog or cat from a place that treats their animals right, this is the…read moreplace. I was surprised to see how low this shelter is rated. I think a lot of the bad reviews are from people who don't value the freedom of animals. If an animal is a healthy weight while living "on the streets" or "in the wild," it probably means they have a whole set up for their life. They know where to find food. They might even have people leaving out food for them already. This is especially true for cats, as a couple people have mentioned in the other reviews. Cats are one of the most perfect predators. "House cats" can be "wild cats." Being "saved" by humans is all some people seem to care about. News alert, humans don't solve everything. The staff at this shelter have seen hundreds if not thousands of cats and dogs. They're trained through experience. They'll know what's best for an animal. I volunteer here with my brother and my cousin. I do agree that some of the staff have very strong, cut-to-the-point personalities but they've all been helpful to me since I'm actually willing to listen to their suggestions and advice. One reviewer made some comment on the shelter staff making generalizations on a dog's breed. I don't see where they're gonna get the funding to carry out a bunch of tests to find the exact breeds and percentages of each dog, especially on top of caring for more than 20 pets at a time and having to play or walk all the dogs everyday. I think the dogs are much more concerned with whether they get their playtime than what breed they are. Every morning I've volunteered, I see the staff cleaning out all the pens for the cats and dogs. They all get fresh food and water and medication as needed. Afterwards, they get what the staff can offer in terms of enrichment. For the cats, it's things like toys and interesting smells. For the dogs, there are puzzle toys, treats, scents, a doggy yard and walks. The dogs are always itching to be noticed and to be walked or played with. I hope more people can consider places like this to get their pets from, especially with how hard the staff tries to treat all their animals well. I'd also encourage anyone who wants to to sign up to volunteer. I'm more of a cat person so most of my volunteering consists of cleaning, laundry, dishes and playing with the few cats. But if you're a dog person, as most people are, I feel you'd have a lot of fun walking and playing with all the dogs. Imagine getting love and being able to give love to more than 20 different dogs!

I hadn't had a dog for over 20 years. My sons had never had a dog. My mom told me about this…read moreplace - S.A.F.E. - I'd never heard of it before. I went to Petco in WLV on a Saturday morning to check out the dogs. What a motley looking crew. I'd never had a small breed or a mixed breed. I didn't know what to expect or how to "choose." I went back a week or two later. The crew looked a little less motley, but I still didn't know what to do. A week later, I went back again. This time all I saw was cuteness. I had come to recognize the odd looking little guys and even remembered some of their names. Then a little "mini lab" (WHAT??!) rolled his eyes up at us, and we were smitten. Ok, cut to the chase. S.A.F.E. is THE place to come if you want a small dog who has been fostered by THE BEST people who ever have or ever will foster dogs. They make sure the right dog gets the exact right home, and the end result is magical. We love our Odie (formerly Cody, and most certainly not a mini lab) SO MUCH! He is without a doubt the best dog for our family and adds joy to every day of our lives.

We adopted one of seven puppies rescued from Bakersfield. Jocelyn was so awesome dealing with all…read moreof adoptions. We are in love with our pup and if it wasn't for Kelly, she is awesome too, rescuering these pups and their mom, I don't believe they would be alive today. thank you S.A.F.E.

We got our doodle Penny in july 2022 she has been such a joy to have in our family. She is 9 months…read morenow and is the best pup ever!! She is sweet & sassy and gets along with our 1 year old son so well. She's so gentle with him and stays by his side All day! I have recommended Jennifer's canines to about a dozen people who have stopped to ask me where I got my cute pup!! Thank you for everything Billy. We love our Penny girl!

We received our puppy almost 3 years ago--it's hard to believe. Working with this breeder was…read moreincredibly easy and fun. They do a tremendous job! We love our dog and he has been a tremendous family pet, has excellent health and a perfect demeanor.

Lisa is amazing in every way! She will love your dog like it's her own! Best pet sitter and you…read morewill get lots of pics and updates about your fur baby while you are gone. We had a nightmare of an experience with another boarding facility and sadly our dog didn't survive, so understandably we have been hesitant to every trust anyone again with our other pets but Lisa would never neglect a doggy or leave them outside all night. She's truly an angel and we recommend her to everyone. You can't go wrong with Newbury Bark, just be sure to book early because they fill up quickly.

Lisa and Anton are wonderful. My puppy Finley just got his vaccinations completed and was in doggy…read moreday care for the first time with Newbury Bark. We had a meet and greet the week prior to ensure he'd get along with the other animals. Yesterday we picked him up from Lisa and Anton after a full day of care. We had received numerous pictures, videos, and updates to put our minds at ease. He was so relaxed and happy. They were so affectionate to him and the other dogs. I'm so grateful to have found them through their excellent reviews. I will be using Newbury Bark for all my doggy daycare and boarding needs.

I was looking for a groomer who could be extra gentle and be able to deal with my very fearful dog…read more, Honey, who bit the first groomer we tried. We thought she would have to be muzzled or sedated to get groomed. This turned out not to be the case with Maimai at the Grateful Groomers. This groomer and her helper have a gentle, friendly manner that made Honey feel comfortable. They did a wonderful job with Honey.

First off I want to start by say I'm big on customer service and how people text and or talk to me…read moregoes a long way. What you are not about to do is talk to me side ways on text. Okay so I was initially scheduled an appt for my dog for May 13, let's not forgot I was never given a time to begin with. I text the business since this is how they like to communicate asking if there was an available spot today or tomorrow because I may have a scheduling conflict. I received a response stating I'm sorry, we don't have anything available until next week, so I'm thinking to myself cool I can perhaps reschedule for next week. So I asked what days she had available. Response back was It would take a lot of shuffling of the schedule to accommodate a different appointment for your dog as We service your area very infrequently. If you can, please keep what you have. Okay so I'm thinking to myself why tell me you have available spots and now telling me as a customer to keep what I have?! Strange so I tell her I have a scheduling conflict and may need to change the appt to a different day. Response back was I will get back to you. I'm not sure we will be able to continue providing services for you as your schedule is constantly changing and as I explained, we service your are very infrequently. I'm thinking to myself my schedule isn't set in stone and most definitely not mine things change and things come up. My response was you said you had availability next week and can she let me know the days as I may have a scheduling conflict as I mentioned before. A delay in response but she text back stating I will get back to you. I understand, but if we can't accommodate the changes it might be best to find someone that is in your area more often andhas a more flexible schedule. By this time I'm a little irritated with all this back and forth, just let me know what you have available and I'll decide the rest. Next text response is Our office opens at 9AM You will hear from me after that. Again I'm thinking to myself why are you responding to me before your business opens now all of a sudden you want to communicate at 9 ugh ok. Some Of the things she is telling me is uncalled for so I tell her that. I asked whom I was talking to and she said Heather I'm the scheduling and operations manager. I gave her some advice on being more professional and having a business mindset. No way to talk to customers, well text since this is all she does, someone is giving you business and you want to get snarky? Received another text after I told her about being professional, the text stated I am canceling your appointment on Saturday and will not be rescheduling your dog. No further services will be provided. Have a nice day. I couldn't do nothing but laugh. Truth and fact of the matter is have some business etiquette even if you are texting and accept the feedback I gave you not cancel my appt and being mad shows your unprofessionalism. Less is better over text and all that extra you was telling me wasn't necessary. I'll gladly take my business elsewhere. Have a blessed day and work on having a business mindset.