Update: Barkley gave us 12.5 wonderful years and losing him was tough. Sonny just turned 12, but…read morethis resilient senior pup is still as energetic as ever despite losing his brother. We are so incredibly thankful for this organization for giving us such wonderful pups. They have made our house a home for over 10+ years and we never had any issues with health or behavior until their older age (11+)

I saw my little Rosie (Yorkshire Terrier) listed on Petfinder a couple weeks ago and I sent an…read moreemail, then called to follow up. They asked some questions, I came in to meet her and talk with them... and just a few days later I was able to pick her up! She is beautiful, healthy and full of energy. I am also happy to say that the process to adopt her was so quick, easy and smooth!!! (I've tried working with some other organizations that did not seem organized to say the least) Loree and Lanae were the ones I worked with and I just want to say thank you so much!!!

My daughter loved spending time with the cats. The staff was organized, kind, and helpful.read more

We had a wonderful experience with the kittens. The play area was clean and the requirement to wear…read moresocks (no shoes or bare feet) a pleasant surprise. We also had to use hand sanitizer. I lowered my rating for two reasons. I am disabled and it is difficult to sit on low seating. There was no accessible seating in the entry or play area. I went outside to sit on a bench and a woman lit up a cigarette. A steady stream of smoke was blowing in my direction. I finally told her that I am allergic. She did not care. It was her smoking break (right outside the entrance) and that she was having a bad day. She continued to smoke. She told me that I should be inside with the kittens. I got up to go to my car determined to write this review and told her that she should consider accessible seating. The kittens were admirable though!

Whenever I'm feeling a little down I always come here to have a little pick me up. The cats are…read morecute and the kittens love to play with you as long as it's not time for their nap. As the other reviews have said, there usually are more people than cats that are awake. But the workers do say you can pet the sleeping ones as long as you don't wake them up. It was $15 for 30 min (the workers do let you have a little more time as long as there arnt any parties waiting). Overall I had a wonderful time.

I love looking at the display of cats, although I am allergic to their fur. I decided to walk in on…read morea weekday for a 30-minute session at $15. That's a good time limit to prevent myself from having an allergic reaction since I usually start sneezing and have watery eyes in one hour. The big cats are typically shy or walk away, but the kittens enjoy playing with the toy. Just don't force them to play, chase, and carry around like a dog. I even got to pet them when they're comfortable, yet I can't adopt them because of allergies, and the adoption fee is from $200 to $500. The staff are mostly volunteers and always maintain a clean environment. Sometimes the whole store might smell like a litter box from the outside. You can find them at SJMade pop-ups in Santa Clara and San Jose during the summer and holiday season. They still charge for reservations to play with the kittens and cats.

My mom and I attended one of the events they host - cross-stitching cats led by instructor Tiffany…read moreTzeng! There were only 12 seats available to be reserved/paid for in advance on their site. The space is beautiful and cozy for the cats around. Mary, the director, briefly introduced us to the organization, the mission, and explained their careful interview process for matching cats with interested adopters, which they call "Tinder for cats" haha. The event lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes but it felt much shorter! The whole time, different cats (all available for adoption) would flop down on the long table all of us sat at and let us pet them. We had a wonderful experience socializing with the cats and the people around us and learning how to cross-stitch too! All materials were provided and we got to bring all supplies home to finish the piece.

Local cat rescue located in downtown San Jose and it's a great place to visit if you're looking to…read moreadopt or just wanting to hang out with cats. The Dancing Cat is a peaceful place where they have approx 6-12 cats that live in the space, just depends on how many get adopted and other factors. I came by during my birthday because I love cats and it was so nice seeing them so at peace and comfortable. Some cats prefer peace and quiet while others are actively seeking out play and treats! Would recommend people to check this place out. Love their mission and what they aim to do.

Great plaza area (indoor outdoor) space. You don't have to worry about the weather. Great for dog…read moreevents.

I'm so glad this space exists and I s available for my pup. Thank you all for making this happen…read more We have enjoyed visiting.

We have adopted two kittens from the HSSV located at the Petco in Saratoga. Both experiences were…read moreexcellent. This time a woman working there named Cat helped us pick out our kitten and answer all our questions. She was very sweet and knowledgeable. Wouldn't have got my baby if she had not been there to help. Thank you! Also a volunteer named Florence was great help too!

I've tried to visit twice now, both times during posted business hours (once mid-day, once evening,…read morea couple months apart) they have been closed both times. The staff at Petco knows nothing about their hours either "it says they should be open...so they should be back there" both times

I had been looking online for different animal rescue shelters to adopt a puppy. I tried emailing…read moreand calling a bunch of different places around the bay area, and they either took took weeks to respond, or didn't respond at all. A lot of times, the staff who I did get ahold of was really unhelpful. Enter, CARE Pets. They responded quickly and answered all my questions and I was able to see my puppy within a week. I was glad to hear that CARE pets fosters all their pets and then brings them to the adoption events on the weekends. JoAnn, who fostered my new puppy, was extremely helpful and walked me through the whole adoption process via email, then in person. All the staff and volunteers there are really friendly and they have a lot of cute dogs to adopt! And I love how if an owner is unable to take care of their pet anymore, CARE pets asks the owners to bring the pets back and not to give the dog away or give it to the pound. That makes me feel great about all the dogs that they manage and look after. If you're looking to adopt a puppy in the South Bay area, I highly recommend CARE pets!

I cannot say enough nice things about the people involved in this organization…read more We adopted our dog from here 5 years ago. We try to bring him in to visit his former foster mom every year or two. The people who foster these dogs are truly special, they save so many lives and make sure that the animals go to the right home. Cat Glass and her mother are heroes for broken dogs. They nurse them back to health, and give them all the love and affection you could possibly give a pet. They saved our pooch's life, and I will be eternally grateful. If you want to rescue a pup, this is a great place to do it.

Went there with one dog in mind but wound up adopting another. The staff was very friendly and…read morepatient. Shelters are always a difficult place with so many animals and so little space, but the staff genuinely seemed to care. Kennels were clean, dogs had blankets and toys. We brought our other dog in for a meet and greet which was recommended by the staff. Also at their suggestion, we fostered prior to adoption to make sure all went well at home. This gave us, our dog and the dog we eventually adopted time to get to know each other and rule out any issues.

We had such a wonderful experience adopting our new dog from the San Jose Animal Care Center…read more We visited on a Sunday, met our dog, and instantly fell in love. Vicente helped us that day and was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. He took the time to answer all of our questions and provided detailed information which made us feel confident in our decision. We returned on Tuesday to complete the adoption, and Sachie made the process smooth and enjoyable. She was kind, friendly, and made sure everything went seamlessly. The entire adoption process was organized, efficient, and stress free. We are so grateful and thankful to everyone who cared for our dog before she came home with us. Thank you for helping us find our newest family member, Mila!