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    4.3 (33 reviews)

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    M D.

    We adopted a dog from this foundation in Chula Vista, CA and had the best experience with them! They are very friendly, communicative, informative, and thoughtful when matching their rescued "furriends" with a furever family. The process is very thorough. The foster parent of the dog we adopted was also very helpful and flexible with scheduling of meetups. Fun Fact: The Cantu Foundation had given the name "Falkor" to the dog we ended up adopting before we even knew he was the one for us. I believe it was totally meant to be because Falkor is one of my favorite characters from my favorite childhood book and movie!

    Fernando V.

    The best to find your furever family pup!! I adopted Valentino in 2022, and it was the best choice. They will try to pair you with the best match pup you are looking for. Thank you !!

    Lola H.

    I adopted my perfect puppy through TCF. Their staff and volunteers are so helpful, respectful, and kind which made the process very easy and efficient. I was so impressed with their love and care for rescuing animals that I decided to volunteer and become a foster parent. TCF always put the animals needs first, and their policies reflect their seriousness about providing what's best for the dogs. The founder, Fatima has always been easy to reach and more than willing to provide assistance or clarify any confusion. I have fostered dogs that were already adopted and returned for various reasons and Fatima never hesitated to accept them back because her top priority is ensuring the dogs are placed in perfect homes. All dogs rescued by TCF are extremely lucky and it's amazing how much love & appreciation they display :)

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    Natalia L.

    I have always wanted to volunteer at a dog rescue. I went to one volunteer event and fell in love with the organization. I told myself I would not adopt a dog until May. I met Lyla and everything changed. It was love at first sight. Thank you to the Cantu Foundation for rescuing her and so many other amazing dogs. Thank you for making the adoption process smooth.

    Our new family member

    We just adopted our new family pup from Cantu and it was a great experience! They really go through an extensive process to make sure all animals go to a good home, and we really appreciated that. Thank you Cantu for giving us our forever pup!

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    Chuck L.

    Could not have been a smoother adoption. Everyone at TCF were friendly, helpful and responded quickly. When we decided we wanted our new family member we of course wanted her now. Their adoption process is very thorough but shows they care about their doggies and want to make sure they are going to a good home. And the whole process took less thena week. The foster mom Montse was so nice . I would adopt from them again and we watch their website looking for a brother or sister for our new little girl. Thank you so much.

    My Cantu pup!
    Kate D.

    We contacted a few different rescues in the area and they were by FAR the most responsive, kind, and helpful. They really do care about these animals! I highly recommend them. Some of my friends have also worked with them and had positive experiences!

    Kevin L.

    I interacted with a handful of people at The Cantu Foundation, and every one of them was extremely helpful, responsive, and kind. It's clear they care about what they do and do it very well. I can't recommend this organization enough!

    Melissa C.

    I was a foster fail! Which is the best kind of fail. I adopted! This was my first time fostering a dog and the Cantu foundation was so helpful and thorough throughout the process. They are extremely passionate about what they do and want all their dogs to go to a loving home. Fátima and Jenna were great and always available anytime I needed something. They have pups from Mexico, some puppies and some older. Rescue or foster today!

    M R.

    I can't say enough good things about Cantu! I just finished up the adoption process with our sweet Rosie! From my first contact with Cantu everyone I interacted with was so responsive, flexible, and professional. They are truly dedicated to finding good homes and good matches for their pups. Once I was matched with my pup they went out of their way to make the adoption process smooth and flexible. As an out of town adopter, they helped me through a more complicated than usual adoption process. When I realized at the last minute that I made the wrong flight date, the immediately moved things around so I could get my pup. My pup's wonderful foster, Natalie, even kept me company while I waited to back to the airport with my new pup. Even if you don't see a dog you want on their website, I highly recommend applying with them and waiting until the right dog comes along for you. They are an incredible organization! Thank you again Cantu!

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    Booked The Cantu Foundation for a Corp. Event - Puppy Party! The staff was great! Super helpful and the puppies were the cutest!

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    Had a great experience with The Cantu Foundation finding and adopting our 2 year old shepherd rescue, Rey :)

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    We got to foster and adopt Harry! Overall a great experience very responsive, flexible and professional foundation.

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    Voices for Children

    Voices for Children

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    (14 reviews)

    Don't waste your time. There are many organizations out there who will love and value you and your…read moretime. I started to volunteer with this organization, and it was the most insulting experience I have ever came across. I did close to all of the work and assignments told aside of 2, we as a group of trainees were told that we would get a follow up email individually on anything lingering. As I waited for Jaimes follow up email she gaslighted me instead and made it seem as if I was not interested and then questioning my ability to follow through. I went through weeks of training giving 3 hours twice weekly, reached out to 3 people to use as for a reference, went to dmv for my printout, did 2 over an hour interviews, paid money out of my own pocket to drive to pacific beach to get my fingerprints scan, and sent emails in a timely manner to communicate. With all that said. Jamie continued to question my interest in the program. I reachedout to her direct supervior to give feed back and her Supervisor Jenna who was also condescending to me when it came to me voicing my concern about my interaction with Jamie. If she's been so supportive to others and followed up with others and did not gaslight others it makes me feel that it has to do with my race! There is no reason why she should not have shown me support or gratitude For my time and all I have done. I was one of the only Hispanics in my group and I was the only one they were treating poorly for no reason. Even more so to think that if the bigger picture is to help a child and that was something they were truly concerned for they would be going above and beyond to make that happen instead they both treated me like I was less than. My advice is to volunteer your precious time with and organization and people who value and support you. Good luck out there to all of you amazing people who do volunteer work...

    I am a CASA volunteer for this organization. They are a great organization, supporting children in…read morefoster care.

    Adrienne Abeyta Soul Sessions

    Adrienne Abeyta Soul Sessions

    5.0
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    I visited Adrienne on a girl's trip. We had a natal chart reading session together. Adrienne was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. She is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable on the subject of astrology. Adrienne is kind, compassionate, and personalizes her readings based on your level of comfort and vulnerability. This was such a wonderful activity to do on our girls trip. We became so much closer after having a deeper understanding of each other from the information that came up in our readings. We have forever bonded over our readings! Adrienne is an expert and the real deal. I can't wait to do more readings with her in the future.

    My friends and I did a group session with Adrienne thinking it would just be a fun "girls trip"…read moreactivity. It turned into one of the most transformative experiences we've ever shared together. Every chart reading was very personalized and shockingly accurate to the smallest of details. She challenged us to confront hard truths, but held us with such empathy and kindness that allowed real growth to happen even in just a short time with her. Meeting with Adrienne was more valuable and eye opening than some therapy sessions I've had! Some of us are already planning follow up sessions with her. It was so special to share this with my friends and we are closer than ever because of it. I am just so appreciative of this experience and highly recommend Adrienne to any individual (or group of close friends!) looking for deeper understanding and guidance in their lives.

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    The Animal Pad

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    We met our fur baby through TAP at an adoption event in San Diego, and it was such a special…read moreexperience. The event was great. We got to meet a lot of adorable dogs, and one little guy instantly stole our hearts. What really stood out was how thoughtful and thorough TAP's process is. There was no pressure to adopt on the spot, which we really appreciated. After the event, we completed an application and received clear next steps. The following week, our foster brought him to our home so we could spend more time together. That confirmed everything we felt at the event. TAP conducted a home visit and checked our references, and it was clear throughout the process that they truly care about the well being of their animals and making the right match. Our foster was amazing, so kind and supportive. When we brought our little guy home, she sent him with his toys, some food, and a sweet note, which meant so much to us. Such a wonderful experience overall, and now our home is filled with love, laughter, and lots of snuggles.

    If you're on the fence about fostering, I highly suggest this rescue. I have been with TAP since…read more2017 as a volunteer and foster. They are extremely flexible with scheduling of volunteering and there are many different types of fostering opportunities. They provide food, supplies, veterinary care, and any other items your foster dog may need. Your contribution is the home and time. They also have a coordinator that matches you with a dog/cat that will match your lifestyle or situation such as small apartment spaces or other pets/kids. The coordinator is extremely communicative and prompt. Another great option is temporary foster for when long-term fosters go on vacation or when certain animals need a foster home if the kennel is full. This is a great opportunity to do a trial run on fostering or if you can't make a longer commitment. I have fostered several dogs from this rescue and make a monthly contribution when I can't house another pup. I continue to be inspired by their amazing work. Lauren shares many videos about the very real situations and struggles of being a rescue. Funding is extremely difficult but rest assured that your time, efforts and money donated are going to an excellent place. Even sending $5 over Venmo helps put a drop in the bucket!

    The Cantu Foundation - animalshelters - Updated June 2026

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