Tried to adopt a dog, followed all the rules, filled out truthfully all paperwork, numerous emails…read morefrom three different ladies. Got the run around, they do not even understand ADA rules, including training, they are not trainers and have no experience in understanding how to evaluate a dogs abilities, they use fosters to give reviews. I asked if any of them had training certificates, no response. They quit answering my emails, I had made a donation to their rescue to help them as they are a non profit run by volunteers, after not liking my emails they refunded my donation with out my request, I asked for a call from a manager owner, even supplied them with my number, no response. Maybe the owner could call me. I would like to leave them a better review.

Here donations are put to the best use! Congrats to WCLRR who perform a real service.read more

Will be contacting this "rescue" but I want to warn people about this. My daughter adopted a cat…read morefrom this rescue at the Petco by the Tyler Mall in Riverside. He is 6 months old and I knew the first day something wasn't right. He doesn't eat/drink and does not play. Took him to the vet and he is sick. Running tests, he is receiving IV fluids. This is costing $XXX. I called Petco and they mentioned to contact the rescue. Ok, but I also told them the other cats that he was sharing the space with are probably sick also. Poor babies. This is just really badly ran rescue. There is no way they didn't know.

I used to volunteer here and I got ringworm it was horrible, it's very unsanitary the cats are very…read moresick they need to take better care for them it also smells terrible there are so many cats a little too many it's overcrowded. I hope they take better care of the cats especially because many are sick they're also very dirty.

Surprisingly one of the better adoption centers I've been to. Maybe my standard is slow given the…read moreconditions of most adoption centers I've been to but this one is nice, the dogs don't look sick and even look healthy. Definitely worth a visit if you'd like a new companion to take with you home. May they never forget who they are as a business.

Joyful experience adopting a puppy. He has been a sweetie…read moresince day 1. Staff gets a five star review. Wonderful people.

I C.A.R.E. -- our life wouldn't be the same without Monty. From start to finish, the love and…read morededication this rescue shows is incredible. The team is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly puts the dogs' well-being first. The adoption process was thoughtful and well-organized, with clear communication every step of the way, making it obvious how much care goes into creating the right match. We are beyond grateful for Monty and for everything I C.A.R.E. does to give dogs a second chance and loving forever homes.

I cannot say enough positive things about this organization. My husband was a little nervous about…read moreadopting a rescue, but this company and our foster mom were so amazing and responsive throughout the process. Our foster mom (kelly) was extremely responsive and raised a litter that was well mannered and incredibly behaved. I appreciate that she was honest but also thorough and selective on the puppies placement. Finding the right fit for both puppy and person is incredibly important for their forever home. Since adopting our pup, we consistently advocate for this organization, and their commitment to proper placement of pets while also keeping them out of the shelters. Foster parents don't get enough credit for all they do and I'm incredibly thankful for all their work

These animals are so well cared for and fully vetted. You'll never find a rescue that treats…read moreanimals this well and ensures that you'll get a successful adoption. I've adopted two dogs through this rescue, and I highly recommend this rescue

Very nice people and compassionate. They truly care for their dogs . I am…read moreHoping I get a chance to adopt one small dogs from them . Nikki

Never heard back from them and we were ready to adopt immediately. Both myself and my daughter…read morecalled, (the "are too busy to care for kitties AND answer the phone, so please send a text"), so we texted, created an account online (because they want to know you're "actually serious" about adopting before you can even MEET the cat you're considering adopting.) (I do understand and respect prioritizing the mental health of the cats, but I'm sure the cats, especially the adults, would prefer a compromise, like being required to fill out a one page form on the spot before meeting). Every serious adopter that goes into a pet store and sees one of this organization's animals that they are interested in adopting and is told they have to go through this and this and this step before they can even interact with the cat and know if the personality is a fit. Everyone loses out. In my experience, even if you do go through all the steps, they won't call you back, and a cat that could have had a home I know had that opportunity taken from them because of the seemingly righteous or superior attitude of the rescue people. They surely know how many people go in and out of those cat and kitten rooms at the Animal Friends of the Valley shelter. Having a few people go in one at a time to meet one particular cat, I don't feel, is any more dangerous or unhealthy for the cat than them losing the opportunity to be adopted and eventually being put down. I just don't understand rescues like this. If you're too small to actually help, then let somebody else do it.

I had a beyond expectation experience with Mindy and her daughter, even though at the end I didn't…read morechoose to go with the adorable and sweet boys Teddy and Khabib they brought for me to meet and interact with. Mindy provided a very personable, warm and extremely responsive service, made every effort to respond to my inquiry on Adopt-A-Pet and approving my application as well as just answering my questions and chatting with me about my potential cat baby's personality traits and his background story. She responded to emails as late as 11PM on a weekend and her demeanor was always welcoming and reassuring, like an old, caring friend. Mindy's words and actions convey that she truly truly love all of her rescued cat babies and she only wants what's best for them and she works extremely hard to find them good homes. I was very sad that neither cat babies from her rescue matched the particular personality I was looking for (I was trying to fill this big hole in my heart with the tragic loss of a stray cat named Cookie I cared for) and I really wished that given all the hard work she and her daughter put into, I'd adopt either Teddy or Khabib. Despite these big, affectionate sweet boys were not the best match I was searching for, I don't think any less of them, I sincerely hope they will find their forever home they deserve and I cannot be more grateful for Mindy's time, patience and understanding she's extended me and my family. If I had more capacity for an additional cat baby in the future after finding THE ONE, Mindy and her rescue is the first place I'd check out. If you are also searching for your feline soulmate, please look no further!!

Very friendly and communicative. Helpful and generous with good advice. Happy to give a "10!"read more

A stray cat had her babies on our patio and left them there. I have never raised cats before and I…read moream severely allergic to them so would have a hard time keeping them. I contacted this place by phone call and left voicemails each time expressing my concern for these kittens that were abandoned and messaged them online hoping to get some assistance on what to do. After a few days I finally got a response via email stating, "There are cat groups on FB that you can post in for assistance." I had hoped due to their mission statement saying things such as: "Our mission is to help cats and kittens who otherwise would be homeless and without love and care," and "we are available to help in many varied situations," that they could offer some insight on how to care for them or getting some assistance in handling them since I am very allergic and don't want to leave them alone. I did not expect them to tell us to use a different platform for assistance let alone finding a cat group? I expressed in my voicemail that these kittens had something wrong with one of their eyes, had gone awhile with food since I was unable to get to a store when I found them, and that the shelter here was not open until Tuesday so it would be days until they could get proper medical attention. While I can understand that they are not accepting any kittens at this time, I would at least hope they could offer credible advice since they are an organization, rather than telling us to go on Facebook and look for a random cat group.

Great animal shelter. No kill animal shelter. Take great care of all the animals. Friendly willing…read moreto help. Always looking for donations for the animals

Good place for a furry-member. I recommend visiting the location. Small shelter with a lot to offer.read more