I adopted my cat from the SPCA in October 2021. His story was he was originally adopted out of this shelter three years ago. He was surrendered at a different shelter and the SPCA took him back since they make a lifetime commitment to all of their animals. I've always had wonderful experiences with the staff and volunteers at this shelter. They've been helpful and kind. When I took Fat Larry back a month later for the low cost shot clinic they even remembered him! ("He looks like Bach" is what the vet or vet tech said.) I believe they really have the best interests of the animals in mind. I was told another family came to look at Bach and while they liked him they didn't think it was a good match based on Bach's behavior. In 2018 I had a relatively to easy with them for a low cost spay/neuter clinic for my dog. (If you're looking to go for the low cost shot clinic go early! There was already quite a line when I got there shortly after the supposed opening time. But they do have a very organized system!) The other review saying you can't visit the cats without filling out an adoption application was also my experience. However I've been able to walkthrough the kennels and visit the dogs. Their hours of operation can be difficult if you're not able to go in on the weekend. If you're interested in an animal definitely talk to the people! The bios don't offer much beyond a name, physical description, estimated age, and any medical issues. The people can and will tell you a lot more about the animal's personality to help you figure out if it's a good match. They have a pet supply store on-site. However the selection can be lacking. When I adopted my cat they didn't have any litter boxes/litter or the type of diet dry cat food he was on. It would be nice if you could get everything you need for your new pet right there and support a good cause. On the other hand they seem to have some specialized items like Victor dry dog food and dried rabbit meat treats for cats. If you're looking for a new pet to add to your family give the Solano SPCA a chance! read more

SPCA of Solano County - Fat Larry (formerly Bach) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

I hope dogs get adopted from this place because for one thing the fees are insane, but I looked past that because I was eager to find a furry friend that I would be compatible with. However, I did not know I'd have to fill out an application just to sit with any of the dogs AND I'd still have to bring my other dog in as well. Super thrown off by the adoption process at this location. read more

I adopted my sweet boy, Jelly Belly, in August of 2023 from the SPCA. The staff was very friendly and the meet and greet/adoption process was quick and easy. He had previous medical history that they had the vet discuss with me over the phone before I agreed to adopt him. I felt the adoption fee was COMPLETELY fair considering my adult dog was neutered, chipped and up-to-date on all of his shots + flea/tick meds due to this facility, plus they housed and fed him the entire time he was up for adoption. Everything about the process was transparent and I could tell the staff do actually care about the animals. I donate to the shelter from time to time as a thank you for uniting me with my soul dog and they are always appreciative. I couldn't have had a better adoption experience. Thank you SPCA for everything you do for these sweet animals! read more

SPCA of Solano County - Post-adoption photo - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Everyone is so friendly and kind. Our sweet pup died and we donated her things to them and they were so appreciative. The volunteers and employees really care and the place was very clean. It's really hard to find. Highly recommend read more

We adopted sugar cookie and we are so happy we did! She is such a cuddle love baby, she is perfect. I highly recommend you all to adopted. I can't help them all, but wish I could. I will donate food and blankets to help. Thank you for taking good care of sugar cookie SPCA HAVEN OF SOLANO. WE LOVE HER read more

SPCA of Solano County - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

I gave this place a one star because they actually answer the phone. I called in on a neighbor's dog several times and they lied to me, saying somebody came by and checked on the dog. I then told the female that answered that she was lying and she became irate and told me to mind my own business, how pathetic. I can't believe anybody would donate to these people and really where are you donations going look at the poor conditions. These dogs actually live in. It's sad. It's really sad.!!! read more

I adopted my 8 year old toy poodle from this SPCA. She is the most wonderful little being. She came from a negative environment and she has just clung to me since we met. She is more comfortable now and we are enjoying life together. Thank you for everyone that works at Solano SPCA for the work that is done in rescuing all of the animals. My heart goes out to you for performing the necessary surgery this little one needed. Many, many thanks. Bernadette read more

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Second dog we adopted from this location. They do God's work. If you have a heart and a soft spot for animals, please adopt. Easy process and friendly staff. Too many bad things happening in the world. Pet adoptions makes everything better. read more

Rude aggressive staff. Dogs in miserable cold cages. Poor sick,dirty poodle I requested to see was $350 adoption fee. They said they were not part of the SPCA and did not offer discounts for senior dogs (for seniors). Poor dogs they don't have much chance of being adopted! read more

3yrs ago, I adopted Jingle from SPCA, since then he's been a great addition to our family, filled with laughs and joy. I urge everyone, not to look at specifics when you have the intention to adopt, every dog is filled with love, bring one home, give them love and they'll give plenty more love back!!! read more

SPCA of Solano County - Jingle 3yrs l8r - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

My son recently adopted 2 puppies from the Solano County SPCA. One was an 8 week old puppy which within 5 days after bringing it home became very ill. It was tested by UC Davis as having Canine Parvovirus. The facts: It never touched the ground until arriving at his home and the existing older vaccinated dog. The incubation period is typically 3 to 10 days which points directly at the shelter itself as the source. When the SPCA was contacted, partly to complain and partly to alert them, so they could alert the families that adopted 3 litter mates. He was treated with aloofness and an unwillingness for SPCA to even be sympathetic to the issue or the $3K plus he has so far expended to try and save this puppy. Parvovirus is extremely contagious, often fatal and the virus can live on surfaces for up to a year. It has been reported this facility had another outbreak about a year ago. IF you decide to go there to adopt be aware and be warned! As of this writing, little Nova is at UCD fighting for her life! read more

I adopted a dog from here almost 3 years ago. I have looked from time to time to check out other dogs on their website and have recently noticed their adoption fees have gone up. This makes me so disappointed and sad given that there are so many dogs and cats needing homes in our area. With inflation most people can't afford a 400 adoption fee on top of the new supplies needed after adopting an animal. read more

My wife and I visited looking to meet some potential dogs for adoption, and unfortunately, our visit did not go well. Based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend this SPCA. When we arrived, we went to the office, and a nice younger person took us over to the dog kennels to see their dogs. While there, we explained that we currently foster dogs for another SPCA. We asked to meet some of their dogs, and she said we'd have to fill out an application first at the office. After filling out an application, we were told we weren't allowed to visit with the dogs we were potentially interested in because we didn't have our own dogs with us. I understand the SPCA adoption process as a foster, where we want to see the interaction with the family dogs before a dog is adopted, but it's odd that we couldn't sit with their dogs without ours. We explained we traveled from close to an hour away, and we just wanted to meet the dogs to see if we were potentially a good fit, and the answer was a stern no from the manager of the place. To make matters worse, the manager talked to us with her back turned to us (she wouldn't look at us) as if we were putting her out. And they could care less that we're fostering for another SPCA. I agree with Nicole, who used to volunteer there, in a different review, "The Volunteer Coordinator seems to think she runs the place and seems to have more interest in her own ego than the animal's well-being." The goal of the SPCA is to adopt out animals to good homes. That should be their #1 goal, but I have serious reservations about this shelter as someone who has volunteered for shelters, fostered, and rescued numerous dogs over the years. read more

the workers here are incompetent I feel really bad for the dogs and cats. I came here with my wife and 3 kids to find a couple kittens to bring home and the kid working there didnt know what he was doing and the bigger kid behind the desk only talked thru the other kid telling him what to say. they were rude saying it would be 15 minutes before we could go in and even look at the cats and I needed to fill out application just to look at the cats. so we wait 15 minutes and nothing. the poor dogs outside look like they're malnourished and in the smallest cages while the workers are inside doing nothing but making it hard for the animals to find homes. Couldn't be more angry with the way this place is operated read more

I used to donate to the ASPCA but not anymore. I called to ask for help because there is a feral cat in my backyard ready to deliver kittens. All they did was to refer to me somewhere else. What good are these organizations if they don't train their staff to help instead of just to refer them somewhere else. I also know that the City of Fairfield could care less about the feral cat population because the City does not support anything to do with cats, dogs or any other animal. They just refer them to the Sheriff because apparently that department has nothing else to do. I have been dealing with animal problems with the City for a long time over Pit Bulls breaking down my fence to get out of their yard and into mine. I just recently had to deal with them again but this time the dogs look like they have ben abused or they are not being taken care of but the real kicker is the house where they are at does not have any people living in the house. read more

Got a nice pup friend this week. The staff was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable about the animals. Reasonable prices and such a beautiful facility! Thanks for the help ladies. UPDATE: Juneau has been a wonderful and healthy pup. read more

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Really depressed having to write a bad review for a place I got my amazing cat from. However the medical inefficiency has to be brought to customer and staff attention. I adopted my cat in November and was aware of an already preexisting condition. What I was unaware of was my cat had heart and kidney failure. Due to not knowing of these conditions and being assured she has already been treated for her preexisting condition I was confident in not taking her to a vet until her needed vaccines. You have put my cat at risk for blood clots and strokes. Something that can be dramatically reduced with medication. I hope this never happens to another animal and they get the medication and treatment they deserve. read more

Don't adopt a dog from here. First of all our dog was supposedly sterilized. We now know that it wasn't done properly because he's the only dog our other dog is around & she's now pregnant. Secondly, we've been having horrible behavioral problems with the dog we adopted from here since the day we got him. We've worked pretty extensively on trying to train, socialize & acclimate him for the last year, however we've had no success. When we realized it wasn't just a problem of not being able to acclimate or bad habits we tried contacting the SPCA several times over the past 6 months to try to surrender him or rehome him & heard nothing back. When I finally got someone on the phone, without me even saying my name or the dogs name she rudely said "oh I already know what dog you're talking about & we're not taking him back, we don't want him. He wasn't like that when he left here." Well actually he was. Mind you, when we adopted him, they assured us that if we needed to rehome him or surrender him they would accept any animal that came from their shelter. read more

Some concerns with my visit in June 2019: * Meet & Greet station #3 was full of dried poop all over the ground and the pup was expected to play in it. The pooper scooper was set aside full of dried poop already. Nice way to introduce dogs staff. * Meet & Greet had a small pool with old green water in it, and the pup got in it and drank from it. * Noticed pups didn't have water in their kennels. * Yards for dogs to run were full of overgrown weeds, and clearly not being used. * 3 people were working in an air cooled office while work was needed outside, such as cleaning the meet and greet cages. The SPCA runs on donations and is in need of help, so if anyone can help the situation at this location, the pups would greatly benefit from it. I adopted/rescued one. Thank you read more

Most RUDE people I have ever met. I have never been treated so badly or had a worse experience trying to adopt a dog. I'd say go somewhere else but the animals deserve better than that place. read more

SPCA is the best place to adopt a pet! My boyfriend and I have been wanting a dog for about a year. One Sunday morning after breakfast he asked me if I wanted to go look at dogs and I said yes of course. No other shelter was open besides SPCA. So we went and we were looking and it was a nice clean place and we immediately saw DAISY she was a German Shepard mixed with cattle dog, she was 8 months old and she had my boyfriends personality and we continued to look as more people came in. We just stoped looking and went inside and made the best change of our lives by getting DAISY. The staff at SPCA is amazing they take really good care of their animals and they treat you with respect and they don't force you into buying a pet. They gave us a free check up at Cal West in Fairfield and the doctors there are so nice and informative. Come to realize that they also work at SPCA so we know that our dog is in good hands!! If you want to adopt a dog I recommend going to SPCA. It's the best place ever!! We had a good experience! Best choice my boyfriend and I ever made. We have had her for a little over a month and it's been the best having her.! read more

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5 stars for the dog adoption process. I found a great dog from here and she's wonderful. It was a very simple and easy process. The SPCA is a great organization that I fully support. 3 stars for their hours. Hours are difficult to work around as they have limited times open to the public, even to answer the phone. 1 star for their phone etiquette. I found a stray and was trying to find a safe place for him to go. It took days to reach someone at this location. Phone messages are not returned. Once finally reached someone, they hung up after 1 question, even though I was mid-sentence. Question mark for there volunteering. I had also signed up to volunteer here before I adopted my dog; they seemed very short staffed. I never heard back from them but later saw on their website that they only accepted full time volunteers. Who has time to volunteer 40 hours a week!? I recently saw that they needed volunteers, best of luck with that. All of this is comes to a generous 2 stars in my book. I've seen worse, but that's not a bar they should be OK being compared to. read more

We adopted a kitty this past weekend. I was a bit leery because we came here awhile back and the volunteer was not very nice to us and seemed like we were wasting her time. We did not feel welcome either. this time, we had a great experience. We were helped by a very nice and helpful volunteer named Martha. I love how this shelter is set up. All the kittens hang out in a room together, very well cared for, loved, and socialized. You get to go in te rooms, surrounded by Kitties playing around you and you can pet and hold whichever one you choose to. They also have a great store on site. We will be back to donate items to the animals here and possibly become volunteers! read more

SPCA of Solano County - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

I have two cats and still have love to share, so I tend to visit shelters and spread the love. Today I stopped by the SPCA to drop off cat food and give attention to the cats. I've done this a number of times in the past but not since CoVid 19. The worker directed me to the baskets on the porch for donations but did not even say thank you. When I asked to be let in the cat house, she told me no, that the cats aren't to be visited until after first completing an adoption form and being accepted to be an adoptive parent. No one is allowed to visit the cats without those things in place, and anyway, they're still "closed" (and apparently have been closed for 2 years since CoVid 19 began)!!! What? Other shelters even offer to have me take the cat/kitten home until they're adopted! I said, so you don't allow your cats to get love and attention? She just shrugged and went back to her work. Poor poor kitties who live at this place!!! I left and won't be back. read more

I would give no stars if possible. The volunteers that work here are VERY rude. There was a stray dog in my court for two days, I posted him on Facebook and no response. I decided to bring him into the shelter, not only did the staff not care, they didn't even bother checking his license that he had on from 2010. The man didn't even care to check for a microchip. The whole facility is dirty as well, and the spay and neuter clinic is old and unsanitary. read more

Went in to adopt a dog and the experience was not good. First off the play area had a pool full of dirty green water that they let the dogs drink out of, and there was dog poop all over it too. But they don't care. Then when I went to talk about adoption they said I had to be 21 or older too adopt. Why can't an adult adopt. What does 3 more years even matter. They were very rude and wouldn't work with me at all. Don't recommend going there read more

The animals here are so well loved and so well taken care of. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. Best place, hands down for finding your forever pet! There are rules in place for who can adopt and that is for the protection of the pets. If people can't understand that and only complain about it....they don't have the animals best interest at heart. read more

SPCA of Solano County - our sweet little Sophie!! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

My friend and I came in to look for a dog for her. She had one in mind and we were able to bring it out no problem, along with 4 others and there were no questions asked. Everyone that we encountered was incredibly kind and helpful and were willing to answer any questions we had (& there was a lot). I highly recommend looking here for your new pet! read more

Update: We ended up adopting Sugar a german shephard mix. I was expecting it to be a complicated process but it wasn't at all. I was in and out with Sugar in an hour. The entire staff that day was very helpful. My kids love their new best friend. read more

SPCA of Solano County - Our Sugar... - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

Adopted a puppy on 7/26/23 the office manager stated the litter came in from Texas with a belly full for worms. On the adoption paperwork it showed him being wormed at least 4 times. However she assured me he was good to go BUT sent him home with a 3 day supply of albon. Wednesday Aug 2, we picked up medication for Kennel Cough. 100 mg of doxycycline for a 15 pound 2 month old puppy. On day 2 of him receiving the doxycycline he threw up 1x then fell over and seized then subsequently threw up 6 more times. Once we got him to the vet who prescribed him the medication she "confiscated" the medication SHE prescribed and then put a IV pack under his skin and gave us science diet to help with the nausea. The puppy never fully got well. We returned him back on yesterday. Exactly 2 weeks to the day and they are not allowing a refund. PLEASE be aware these dogs from this kennel may be sick! And unfortunately should you decide not to take on the medical bills from an animal you were told was healthy you will be out $420. When we returned him, we brought his crate, food, toys, everything. The office manager barely spoke as she seemed upset we had to return him. read more

I went in a while ago to look at kittens to adopt. From the start the staff was very rude and standoffish with me because they assumed I was under the age of 18. Straight away I was told I was unable to even see the kittens because I wasn't 18. I'm 24 years old. Even after I told them my age they still continued to be so rude and unwelcoming to me. I would not advise adopting from here. I took myself to a different shelter where the people were welcoming and kind and now have a new love bug! read more

I found a miniature poodle on my property. In an effort to find its owner I took it to the vet. From there it went to the shelter for medical attention. I followed up every week on her. After 2 week the dog was relocated to SPCA Solano county. I went to visit but was not able to see the dog. I was promised to be contacted as soon as the dog was ready for adoption. Today I learned that SPCA gave the dog to somebody without contacting me. Looks like this SPCA is doing insider deal with animals and their adoption policy is all but fair. The promise in my ear on the phone and into my face at the place to contact me was just a lie. read more

You suck. Your application is a joke. Your "manager" is rude. (The young staff makes up for all the downfalls of this place.) The SPCA is caring for precious animal lives - act like you like making a difference in this world or get a different job manager lady! read more

While browsing petfinders.com to see if the chihuahua I tried to rescue off the streets made it on there yet, I came across a little dog that was super cute - granted she looked exactally like my dog. I knew I just had to see her. So I hopped in my car and drove to vacaville to the Solano SPCA. For some reason, my car's GPS couldn't locate the place, so I had to use my iphone's gps to find it. It's pretty far away from the freeway and as my phone was saying I was close by, I look over to my right and I see a prison. At first I was a bit confused since the destination was approaching on my right and all I saw around me was the prison.. I pulled into the nearest driveway to bust a U when lo and behold! I found the SPCA! Don't expect anything too glamorous, this SPCA comprises of three or four bungalows. But the thing I really liked about this SPCA is that they have a little exercise area built for their animals and the place didn't smell like urine! The have a nice large fenced off area where you can get to know the potential pet and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There aren't a lot of dogs here, the smaller dogs are two to a cage, while the big dogs each get their own cage. There's probably about 20 or so cages here so you do the math. This spca is worth a shot, I would suggest looking on petfinders first to see if there's a specific pet you'll like to meet before driving all the way out there since it's kind of out of the way. read more

Update: Raising the stars because they are good a shelter and they have a great staff. If I could give 0 stars I would. This review is based on my experience with them in regards to spaying a puppy. I am happy and grateful for the volunteers and the time they spend. They do a great job helping these dogs out. I brought my baby girl in for her spay. I trusted the reviews and was told by a volunteer that they did a great job in regards to the spay and neuter. I was happy to spend less but I should've just spent the $600 at the vet. My girl was dropped off at 8am. My friends and I got her at around 3pm. A vet tech gave us paper said to givr her pain meds at 8pm. Nothing else. I noticed fecal matter on her paws and tails but I just wanted to get her home. When we got home we noticed that if was not a few spots but she had feces stuck in her tail and all over her paws. It was like she was left in a kennel and never was checked on. She just got spayed and she has feces on her!!! Infection?!?!?!?! When she got home and after she was cleaned, she had some water and she proceeded to vomit 6x in the course of day. Pet ER said if she vomits once more I take her in. She didn't during the night. 730am next day-she vomit and has not eaten. I take her to the Solano Napa Pet Hospital. After $900, an IV, and us begging and pleading her to eat she is finally home. Vet said she was having gastrointestinal irritation due to the anesthesia. Yes it was a bad reaction! But not giving me further instructions and returning my dog with feces after a surgery!?!?! Really!!! Hopefully others had a better experience but think 2x. read more

We recently adopted a Chihuahua from a SoCal kill shelter. She came to us with four fractures in her pelvis and in heat. We wanted to get her spayed so we took her to the new, very professional, low-cost spay/neuter clinic. The staff and the veterinarian were very caring and professional. They took extra care with Lola to be sure she came through the surgery with no additional trauma to her injury. The cost of the surgery was MUCH less than a regular veterinarians office would have charge us. We have never had the opportunity to adopt from the SPCA but would definitely check there first when we are ready for another pet. read more

I had my dog spayed at the SPCA back in October, when I picked her up after the procedure I felt instantly uncomfortable. The staff was abrupt and rude with us. They showed little compassion or care for our dog. While not wanting to go into details at this time due to ligation that is pending . I caution anyone to think twice before you place your pet in the care of SPCA of Solano's! And check their license to practice at the "California Department of Consumer Affairs" read more

We've lived on all 3 coasts, experienced several different SPCA's and this facility is the best. It is extremely well run by knowledgeable, caring and we'll trained staff who execute very comprehensive programs designed for great pet care and adoption service. Please find it in your heart to drop by and give a financial contribution of any amount, to a well deserving facility. read more

SPCA of Solano County - Zelda - Animal Shelters Near Me - Vacaville, California

I was accused of having a dog neutered in 2007 and never picking it up which never happened. But I was okayed for a dog a month ago went into see him and was told he was going to need an expensive eye surgery, and it might not be successful. I was forthright and said I couldn't afford to start out with a expensive surgery on top of their cost. Now I'm banded to adopt. I was okayed for a dog that needed an expensive eye surgery but not for any other dog, because I Wrongly accused of having a dog neutered and not picking them up. What is wrong with this picture. Some dog could have had a good home. read more

Found this female pit bull mix near Davis. please contact 916-802-1305 if this is your missing dog read more

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