I cannot believe it was just last month that I was on my way to meet my beautiful little Opal…read more My experience with this location was something to remember for all time. Not only was the staff incredible, they truly love what they do. Opal has a mild case of CH and I currently have a little with a severe case. And I have a soft spot for giving these beautiful souls a happy home. From the phone call to even just arriving to the parking lot for directions I was definitely delighted to see friendly faces from the staff. The volunteers were so incredible, they were nothing but transparent and loving to all the littles in the venue I felt bad that I wanted to adopt when they have such great people. I think whoever is looking for a new addition should really consider adopting here. Every little is treated so incredibly well.

They are doing a great job if trying to save all the critters and supplying the public with low…read morecost spay/neuter and vaccines.

EBARR is an amazing and responsible rescue. I reached out to them for help after a dog that had…read morebeen courtesy pulled from CCAS by a dishonest networker was abandoned in my care after my foster agreement period had ended. Nicole spent several hours on the phone with me helping me understand the situation I was in and what steps I could take next. She gave me a lot of emotional support during an extremely stressful situation and helped me understand that I wasn't alone or responsible for how everything had been handled. Nicole was honest, compassionate, and genuinely concerned about both the dog and me. She didn't have to spend so much time helping me, but she did because she genuinely cares about animals and the people trying to help them. She has also continued advocating for accountability among specific CCAS networkers involved in pulling euthanasia listed dogs without sustainable plans, which can put dogs and the community at risk and leave fosters like myself in difficult situations. I really appreciate everything Nicole did for me. Based on my experience, I would absolutely recommend EBARR to anyone looking to adopt or foster a dog. They genuinely care about the animals in their care and are a rescue that operates with a lot of integrity.

We adopted our French Bulldog, Cookie, from EBARR, and our experience with Nicole and Karen has…read morebeen wonderful from beginning to end. Karen continued checking in with us after the adoption, which showed how much they genuinely care about the dogs they place. After about six months, Cookie unfortunately became aggressive toward our first fur baby. We tried everything we could to make things work, and both Karen and Nicole were incredibly supportive and helped us realize that, for everyone's safety, the situation was beyond fixing. They welcomed Cookie back without judgment and made a very difficult decision a little easier for us. We're still in touch, and I'm currently sponsoring Cookie while she is with Nicole waiting for the right only-dog home. It gives me peace of mind knowing that she is safe, loved, and being well cared for. I'm so grateful to EBARR for putting the dogs' well-being first, even when the circumstances are difficult. They truly care about finding the right home for every dog. I highly recommend EBARR to anyone looking to adopt and give a rescue dog a loving home.

Our 3.5-year-old Frenchie jumped off our bed and ruptured a disc. Griffin couldn't walk or stand…read moreup on his own. His legs were becoming more stiff as the hours went on. The local vet in Napa said we needed a neurologist and sent us for emergency care at SAGE in Redwood City. They told us that he was becoming paralyzed and that we needed to get him an MRI ($3000) and an aggressive back surgery that was only an 80% chance he recovers from this. That would cost us approx $18,000 dollars. Not to mention the aftercare costs. If we couldn't do that, then we should euthanize him humanely there that day. We cried it out and begged for an alternative so they sent us home with a gloomy diagnosis that the steroids will probably not help and to have him put down if he become fully paralyzed and struggled with his breathing. We were trying to figure out what else could be done and our family friend messaged us with Linda from Bay area Animal rescue crews information. Linda from BAY AREA ANIMAL RESCUE CREW called us and immediately suggested we take Griffin to Concord, Alpine Vet Hospital. That night we showed up to the Clinic at 6pm (they have great hours for working families too! )Linda Greeted us and took us in to meet Dr Freeman who in detail explained this Hib Laser that could help Griffin to walk again for hundreds of dollars not thousands!!!! He also did a few tests in front of us to test Griffin's reflexes. And he quickly was able to explain Parysis vs Paralysed. Griffin had a shot. And the Vet scheduled 7 visits for this HIb laser in a matter of 2 weeks. After the first treatment, it was clear we had some results. Griffin who was not lifting his head on his own, left the clinic with his head up! Linda called us that night for after care and to make sure we were doing everything in our power to give him the best chance. She double-checked our meds. She advised on what food we should be feeding him. (he wasn't eating at the time) her suggestions and help did not go in vain. I truly believe she is a godsend for our Griffin and for us. We kept him on the Steriods and he's been on some anti-inflammatories and pain meds for the last 27 days. I am happy to report Griffin is 90% better! He still doesn't take the stairs or do any jumping (we will be limiting that for a long time ) But he is walking with the occasional stumble. I feel like Linda and the Rescue crew and Dr Virk and Dr Freeman and the rest of the staff at Alpine are a Group of people who deserve this praise. And a BIG HUGE THANK YOU! OUR family is healed and this help means more to us than I can put in this review! They were kind to us and helped us as if it was their dog suffering! I will be singing your praise for years to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts !

Very knowledgeable people. They Care for all dogs that come in and are willing to help out with…read moreeverything and anything. New puppy came with shots, spaying and micro chipping for the price that we paid. We were unfortunately unable to keep they dog so I paid them to care for the dog until she found a new home. The dog was happy, well fed and went to a loving family. They genuinely care about taking care of dogs and have so much experience. I would recommend this place, especially if you are new to having a dog. They can teach you so much. Thank you Linda for caring for Coco and assisting us with finding her a new home!!

Adopted my 5 year old cat at Petsmart through K911, a couple years ago…read more The Petsmart employees had obviously given him so much love and care, and were absolutely fantastic. Awesome communication with the rescue, who were invested in his well being and able to offer a little bit of his backstory. Our boy is everything and more. We're so grateful to have him and had a great experience with this rescue.

I adopted a kitten from this shelter about a month ago, and shortly after bringing him home, he…read moredeveloped persistent diarrhea. I brought him back to the shelter because I wanted them to treat him. They gave me pills in a small plastic baggie and liquid medication to administer at home. I was already concerned because the medications were not provided with prescription labels or clear medication information. I followed their instructions and gave him the medication, but his diarrhea continued. When I contacted the shelter again, I was made to feel as though the problem was our fault, and I was told that he had never had diarrhea before. I decided to look through his paperwork myself, and his records stated that he had experienced diarrhea previously, including around the time he was neutered. That was extremely upsetting because I felt like I had been given inaccurate information about his medical history. Ultimately, I had to pay out of pocket to take him to another veterinarian. The vet diagnosed him and prescribed the appropriate medication, which was something I should not have had to do after bringing an animal back to the shelter specifically because he was sick. I also later learned that he had a parasite, which was a major concern because I have other animals at home and there was a risk of it spreading to them. Please be very careful and ask for complete medical records and clear information about any medications before adopting an animal from here. Based on my experience, I would not recommend adopting a cat or kitten from this shelter without having them thoroughly examined by your own veterinarian afterward.

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.

Came in to see the cats. I approached the front and there was no greeting. I was being stared at…read morelike I was an alien. So I asked can I just come in? No one answered. So I walked in. Sat down it got quiet... then a woman approached me with such malicious tone and look and asked if I signed in. I told her oh no I wasn't aware, so I got up to go do so. She then states and there's a fee! I was like uhhhh ok? And she just stared at me with disgust. So I said you know what its ok you guys aren't very welcoming so I'll just leave. Nothing was said. I get the feeling if you don't fit to "look" you're not welcomed. Unfortunately that's the world now. So sad.

My kiddo and I really love cats so we decided to visit this business. At first we couldn't get in,…read morebut soon enough am employee let us in. There is a fee, but for one, I think it's to help feed the kitties, not to mention make sure they have litter places to climb/play on etc. Also, if you are active duty or a veteran of the military the fee is reduced. You can choose to just get some information if you prefer. All the cats there are adoptable which is great if you can give them a good home. As a visitor who stays an hour you are given a small cup with some little treats to give the felines. The cats definitely have different purr-sonalities. Most of them, I believe are seniors, but I think they also had two kittens when we went. With so many cats there is also a strong scent so be warned if you have a sensitive nose/sense of smell.

I've been going to this place for years and when my cat died I decided to enrol for adoption. No…read moreone got back to me. I sent numerous emails. If you want to provide this service, at least have the decency to respond!

I did not have a positive experience w/ HAL. I did not receive answers to direct questions I asked,…read morewhich felt like a strange power/control dynamic. I completed the home assessment and did not hear back. When I reached out for an update, excited to adopt, I was talked down to and ultimately denied a kitten because I have plants and an outdoor (enclosed) patio. Unfortunately, it wasn't much of a discussion and presented as a final decision that I wouldn't be able to keep a kitten from munching on my plants or escaping out the door. I'm a responsible pet owner of many years, and I even have a spare room to keep my plants and and would have kept the kitty inside. Very disappointing. I wouldn't work with them again.

We attended the PAWS AND CLAUS event at the shelter. My family has been adopting our animals from…read morethe Antioch shelter for years. We have always had a wonderful experience. This was our first time attending this event. We absolutely loved that they had each family go in one at a time into the private space so that the animals could feel safe and less distracted. Not only at the shelter take pictures, but they had no problem with me setting up my tripod and camera. Andrea, Santa, and the other amazing worker (sorry I didn't remember your name) not only set up such an amazing backdrop, but also did such an incredible job helping the animals to focus and do their best. My dog Truman is a super picky dog when it comes to treats and they happen to have the one brand that he likes to eat. They really thought of everything!

I adopted a bonded pair of young female cats in May 2025. One of the best things I've ever done…read moreshortly after the death of my wife and last remaining previous cat. One of the best things I've ever done. Previous owner had brought them back twice (????).Staff was friendly and helpful.Had to wait while older girl recovered from spaying. All Good.