We are so happy to have found our adorable rescue baby from 4theloveofdogs! We contacted Yuribia…read moreand had made an appointment to meet two potential doggies. Yuribia explained that the majority of her doggies are rescued from the streets of Tijuana in deplorable conditions. Some of these doggies are in very bad health from neglect or injuries or abuse. Both of the doggies we met were precious but it was clear that this baby girl was meant to come home with us! Yuribia told us that if she needed any veterinary care that she could take her back to the vet in Tijuana that takes cars of all of her rescues. We received a record of her vaccinations to date and took her to our own vet just for a checkup and our little girl was happy and healthy. I tell everyone who is looking for a pet to contact this rescue because she really does care and rescue so many babies that need loving homes. We are so pleased to have found the perfect addition to our family. Thank you

Called to find out information, requesting to tour facility and told I wasn't allowed to see…read morefacility before I made a reservation. Called to set up appointment and never received a call back

They post dogs who have already been claimed. Other dogs I've requested, they just haven't…read moreresponded. This has happened multiple times. Perhaps check other local rescues.

A wonderful rescue! Although this review is a few months…read morelate, I wanted to say that because the fosters did not care about our ages, but were more concerned about the surroundings for their dogs, we became the proud "parents" of a foster named Ashton. He is a wonderful pup who attracts attention where ever we go because of his sweet demeanor and beautiful coat. Previously, we had filled out 14 applications, but no one contacted us because of our ages. SPOT believed in "never too old to love a rescue, "and here we are with a happy ending for both us and Ashton!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!…read more I have been patient in looking to add a kitten/cat to our family and stumbled across Marigold on a fosters Instagram page which prompted me to submit an application. Kat reached out the very next day after reviewing our application and pre approved us. Yelena reached out for all coordination afterwards. Marigold was not even posted on the rescues page but they were so kind and were able to get us in to meet her. The foster mom (and dad) were wonderful and have been doing this for so long (60+ kitties). We instantly fell in love with Marigold and were able to be selected to adopt her (pat on our back for being able to provide a good home). She came from a hoarder home and was lucky to survive from malnutrition. We came back to get her after getting she completed her shots/spayed. Not even 24 hours in, my one year old tabby loves her and she is settling in perfectly. I will say I have had not so great experiences with other rescues in the area and Dirty Little Paws surpassed all expectations! I hope one day I can repay them and foster another baby in need.

I called with a simple question about rehoming a cat for a family member and was surprised by how…read morehostile and judgmental the interaction was. I was cut off, accused of wanting to "dump a cat," and spoken to in an unprofessional manner. The experience felt unnecessarily confrontational and upsetting. Unfortunately, I would not recommend based on this interaction.

The team (and cats!) at Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary exceeded our expectations. We had a lovely…read moreexperience finding a nee furbaby to join our family. I was so impressed by the cleaningless of the animals space, the love and large team of volunteers and the efficient yet thorough adoption experience. Previously we've only adopted you g kitties - which mean about $1,000 in vet bills year one. Adopting 4- month old Oat meant he was already neutered, had all his year one vaccines. Now we get to enjoy his company without having to rush to the vet or pay those expenses. This makes adoption a breeze! The team at FAS was completely transparent about the kitty's health, his needs, and what to expect once he was home with us.

I had a disappointing experience with this rescue's adoption process. I completely understand…read morewanting the best fit for a dog, and I respect rescues being careful about placements. However, the communication and screening process felt unnecessarily judgmental and inconsistent. I provided detailed answers about my home, schedule, fenced yard, experience with rescue dogs, veterinary care, and active lifestyle. I also explained that I work remotely several days a week, have a flexible schedule, and am only away for short periods on non-remote days. Despite this, I was denied without even being offered an in-person meet-and-greet or home visit. What was especially frustrating was the implication that only someone who is home 24/7 could provide a loving environment. In today's economy, especially in San Diego, that standard feels unrealistic and excludes many responsible, caring adopters. Being physically home every second of the day does not automatically make someone a better dog owner. Love, structure, training, financial stability, veterinary care, and emotional involvement matter too. I also felt uncomfortable with the assumptions made regarding my current female dog not being spayed. I clearly explained that this decision was based on veterinary guidance due to severe medical allergies and skin inflammation, and that we are actively working with a veterinarian to get her healthy enough for surgery. Instead of feeling heard, it felt like the explanation was dismissed.

My family & I adopted Angel (Clove) back in July '20. I initially found The Rescued Dog through…read moretheir instagram page (through a hashtag) & always kept always watched out to see when the perfect fit for our family would come up. The adoption process was incredibly simple. Since this was during covid, appointments were staggered & we got to do a meet & greet with the puppies available. I sat in a playpen with four playful puppies & watched as one found my lap, rested their face on my lap to watch their siblings continue to play. It was at that moment I knew it would be the puppy for us! I even remember one of the ladies running the meet up coming over & saying "I think your dog just chose their person." And she couldn't have been more right . Angel is smart, sassy, funny, loving, gentle, & has become the best surrogate mother/ older sister to my son. She was the first other being to feel my son kick in my belly (& nudged him back ), stuck by my side through the roughest pregnancy, & is the best dog I could have ever imagined! When we're ready to add another pup, we'll definitely be coming to The Rescued Dog again

The dog I got is so adorable but I will admit she's kind of crazy. I got her for my birthday and I…read morelove her she is the best gift. The people there were so kind to give her to us. She was kind of expensive but she's aliving thing so of course she's expensive. When we asked for a cute kind protecting dog they showed us her and she is amazing. The service there wasgood the employees were kind and helped us.

Long overdue but here's my review. Last year, when we visited this animal shelter, it looked very…read moreclean and the customer service was great. We had visited other shelters that day but this one was very impressive. The staff was very professional and answered all of our questions. They also let us meet multiple dogs and it looked like they really took care of their animals. We couldn't be happier with our little guy today. It's crazy to think a year ago we picked him up but he's a member of our family now.

There has been a lot of negative press and social media about the Carlsbad shelter and their shady…read moreoperations. I was hoping it wasn't true, but my most recent experience was really bad. They now require appointments for vaccines, so I scheduled a time and their website said it would be $20 for one vaccine. When I arrived, the person at the counter (who could use some customer service training) said it would be $85 because Carlsbad residents are out of their jurisdiction. What? The shelter is 4 minutes from my house...in Carlsbad! Our dog received vaccines here about 8 months ago and we never had any of these issues. The right thing to do would be to honor your on-line pricing and notify customers before they show up if your policies have changed.

I have never adopted from a foster before and I do not regret it one bit!!! Liraz is an exceptional…read moreperson and an amazing dog/foster mom. You can tell by how the puppies/dogs respond around her. She is a very honest, sweet, informative doggy foster mom. She provided information from toys, food & extensive doggy tips. She is always responsive by phone and text. Even when I text her late at night, she is always responding! Before the actual adopting day, she would send you pictures of your puppy to keep you updated. Truthfully, she and how Art and paw animal rescue is ran, should be an example of how all the animal rescues should be. I adopted my puppy from a group of 9 puppies and she knew everything about each and every single one of them. One thing I appreciate about her is, she doesn't get motivated by money but rather she truly cares for the dogs and want them to find the perfect home. She really takes the time to find the perfect home for each dog! You will not regret adopting! Also her company is ran from donations so please head onto the website and donate (: Thank you Liraz for the amazing experience.

We are animal lovers and have 3 of them already enjoying all their lives with us. We can't even…read moreplan a vacation without finding a pet sitter, house sitter for the house while we are gone... Unless those are met, we do not take a vacation. On last Saturday, we went to Petsmart to get some dog food and cat food. My wife found this lovely dog that she would not leave without her. Art and Paws Animal Rescue went through all the questions about our living environment to make sure the dog was going to a right place, made sure that we were committed, not compulsive and showed us the papers with medical history and everything. Lulu is so happy being with other brothers and a sister and fit right in without hesitation. There are some dog rescues that only concentrate on making dogs adopted but Art and Paws Rescue really care for the dogs and we felt the right thing as dog owners. I already sent them thank you email plus lots of pictures ans will follow up with them continuously. Great job "Art & Paws Animal Rescue" and thank you for letting us having Lulu.

Adopted our pup at the Oceanside location! Amazing and Friendly service, excellent recommendations…read moreand everyone was so kind. We adopted a 4 month old terrier in January 2026 who is thriving!

Terrible Experience! I assumed care of a almost 3 yr old chihuahua that had been neglected,…read moremalnourished and un trained. He bite me- of course he has been abused and here I was another person he didn't know, He was humping my dog (yes he is neutered) and I tried to stop this. The bite has healed. I reached out to them because I have 2 older dogs and this little guy was not right for our home, he is young with lots of energy. SD chihuahua rescue would take him because of the bite. After talking with a counselor their recommendation was "Humane Euthanasia" OMG!!! I was appalled!! they did not even meet this dog, the recommendation came from my phone call with them! what kind of organization is this! I will no longer provide any finical or word of mouth support to SD Humane