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.

I rescued the kindest and most incredible dog from Bordertown. I'm so thankful for him and for…read moreanimal rescues in general. I have been trying to get in touch with someone there regarding donating food. There is a woman who runs the shelter who is wonderful. Whoever sees this post from the shelter, can you please message me? Thank you!

K.O.R.A.L. is a top notch rescue group - they are not only passionate about saving lives, but also…read moreextremely well run and organized. These two things coming together make them the perfect rescue to work with. I have been working with them and donating time from my business, Behave! Dog Training & Behavior Modification. Volunteering with them has been a rewarding experience, and I highly recommend them!

Josh and his team are amazing. We had an injured feral cat. He came right out and showed me how to…read moreuse the cage. He kept in contact with me throughout the process. I was able to rescue one cat with a badly injured leg. The cat would cry throughout the night and also get attacked by another feral cat. I was able to get him at night and drove to their location at night to drop off the injured cat. They were able to get him fixed up as good as new! Thanks for all the work you do!

This is from last year. I never post it on yelp only on facebook. I see there are alot of negative…read morereviews regarding bad customer service and being treated unfairly. Someone needs to get fired. Alot of pets needs home and if she is in charge people will get denied just because she feels like it that day. Review I posted on facebook last year below. *Paula has been so rude. she is not approving me after I had to reschedule Saturday due to an Emergency. Before that it was due to an ESA letter not being enough for her because it had to specify more than 1 animal. Once I got it fixed she texted me and said lets move foward and meet the kitten. (She did not even ask me for proof of the letter) she said she would call me to reschedule after and then text me saying she is declining me and not give me a reason. She has been trying to deny me since day one and will not give me a reason after asking her more than once

First time fostering cats and I couldn't have asked for a better organization to shepherd my…read moreexperience. Steph spent dedicated time and care to work with me and monitor the wellbeing of the kittens I was given everything I needed (bed, food, litter, toys, etc) but not only that - a fantastic ample support for asking questions and sharing progress with the larger team of volunteers. What I love about this organization is that they genuinely care about the pets they take in and are willing to go the extra mile and due diligence to save and protect every little soul. Each volunteer working for this organization genuinely cares.

we "fostered-to-adopt" a kitten from Furballs Furever and it was an easy, wonderful experience. We…read moremainly dealt with Haley and she helped make the whole process seamless from start to finish. I would recommend this rescue to anyone. A+.

We just adopted two cats from this rescue. They partner with Cats and Crystals Cafe in Oceanside…read more It's a beautiful set up. You go in and play with the kitties for a fee that helps the organization and then you can adopt from the rescue if you would like to. We fell in love with sibling kittens right away and adopted them. These little guys are so well adjusted. They are litter trained and are very comfortable with people. The adoption process was easy, and the people were all so friendly, helpful and responsive. It was a great experience.

My family adopted Leo (Mufasa) from TTF and it was such a great experience. I appreciate their…read moreinterview process that makes sure these fur babies get to the best homes. Leo was heathy, neutered and up to date on all his shots making him ready for his forever home.

I recently adopted a bunny for the first time and it was a great experience, all thanks to Shelly!…read moreI love the fact that she has the rabbit's best interest in mind when it comes to adoptions. I feel like many rabbit adoption centers are very specific when it comes to their adoptions, but not in a good way. Shelly does not judge, but she does make sure that you're fit to adopt. She also does not pressure you into adopting. Luna (previous Dustina) is the rabbit I adopted and she has tear duct issues due to neglect from a previous owner (we believe). Though I came in wanting her for certain, I still wasn't sure due to her condition. Shelly assured me that I can do it but to think about it, just in case I was hesitant. I came back the next day and here I am with Luna happily, two months later. She gives you a box of hay, a care booklet, and a free veterinarian visit at her workplace. She basically gives you everything necessary in order to care for one of her rabbits, all you have to do is give it love.

As far as I know, Shelly's Shelter deals only with rescuing and placing rabbits. Over the years,…read morewe've adopted two bunnies from this wonderful woman. Shelly keeps here animal holding areas immaculate. She is extremely knowledgeable about good bunny care. The woman has worked closely with arguably one of the finest exotic animal vets in Southern California for years. This is a woman who is motivated purely by a love of these animals. She even tosses in a box of fresh hay with every bunny she adopts out.

I haven't finished looking yet. I'm seeing love, compassion, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, and…read morevery hard work. But I can't figure out how to get myself a doggie yet. I need and want a cute furry small doggie. When I get one I will give five stars, and then I will say thank you.

Please use this rescue with caution, we where promised a dog, only to be notified 30 minutes before…read morethey where to arrive, that they had changed their minds and did not want to adopt out this dog. To say we where heartbroken is an understatement, as we had spent the morning securing a crate and purchasing a new dog bed . Wish they would have let us known sooner, feeling like I was taken advantage of.

BAS is an amazing organization they give the most loving care to every animal they rescue. I have…read moreadopted several precious kitties from them and every one of them were the most loving we have ever had. There dogs are also amazing.

The people at this rescue are amazing and you can tell they really care about the animals they're…read morehelping. Very happy with the whole adoption process and extremely excited to have my new family member

Alright, listen up. Captain 619 here. I usually deal in... other kinds of operations. But last…read moreweek, I had to make a trip down to the San Diego County Animal Services joint in Bonita. See, my associate was lookin' for a new four-legged "enforcer," if you catch my meaning. I'll be straight with yous--I wasn't expecting much. A government facility? I figured it'd be all bureaucracy and headaches. I was ready to make a donation and keep it moving. I wasn't even really in the market to adopt, see? But let me tell ya, these people... they're the real deal. The staff there, they're not just on the payroll--they're made. Made of the good stuff. Incredibly helpful, extremely nice, and kinder than you'd ever expect. They answered all my questions without making me feel like a palooka and they handled the whole operation with class. The facility itself is what it is. It's an older establishment, you know? They're workin' with what they got. But you don't judge a book by its cover, and you don't judge a place by its linoleum. It was clean, and that's what matters. The process, though? Smooth. Very professional. No funny business, no hidden fees. I'm attaching the price sheet they gave me--everything's on the level, very reasonable for what you're getting. They made sure the pup and I were a good fit. It felt less like a transaction and more like... an introduction to the family. So now I'm a believer. I went in skeptical, and I came out a big proponent. This place shows you the great possibilities and relationships that can be made with a future family member. We couldn't be happier with our new associate. If you're looking to expand your organization, you know where to go. Tell 'em the Captain sent you. They'll know what it means. Capisce?

I don't remember her name, but she's very rude. She's an older lady behind the desk on the left…read moreside right as you come in the door she's very unhelpful. She has an attitude if you want to improve, you might want to fire her to start. She doesn't want to help animals. She doesn't care if you find an animal in the street she doesn't want to assist you incredibly rude. She argued with the dispatch on the phone who was trying to help me find somewhere to get this dog. I had no way to travel all the way to Gaines Street like she was insisting I do while the dispatch had another idea that I relinquished the dog at the shelter and they would come get it, but the lady was unhappy with that. She would have me drive all the way around San Diego because she was unconsciously biased thinking that dog was actually mine, and then I was trying to relinquish it however, that was not my dog. It was a random dog. I found on the street at Alta view dr blind and walking through the road as car is barely missed it.