I came here after a few years and this place really took off! New buildings, new establishments for…read morethe animals here. They really value your time in giving the perfect animal to a home. Customer service here is respectable and super friendly.

We came here once about 20 years ago. Wow, has this changed. This is a first rate facility. I…read moresaw some negative reviews here and I can't figure out what they were expecting versus what's here. What did they want, red carpet and solid gold bowls? This place is just fine. After a 6-week search, visiting roughly 30 different rescues and shelters ( and meeting about 300 cats ) we went with Cocoa Puff. There was something about his personality that just seemed like such a match for our quiet, retired household. Everything here was clean, I mean REALLY well cleaned; not just the enclosures but the human spaces too. They had good protocol for washing hands before entering the cattery, and all the cats here seemed pretty happy. There was plenty of parking, the staff was knowledgeable and friendly... I can't really think of anything that went even remotely wrong. I have few 10/10 experiences with any business or organization nowadays, but this one was impressive.

We had such an amazing experience at Free Flight for my partner's birthday! We were able to…read moreinteract with the birds, feed them, take pictures with them, and simply enjoy their presence and cheerful chirping. There were many different varieties of birds, and each one added to the experience. My partner and kids had a wonderful time, and we especially loved the beautiful koi pond as well. It was a peaceful, fun, and unique outing for the whole family. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys birds and wants a more interactive experience with them. One thing to keep in mind is that visitors are not allowed to hold or pet the birds. However, you can feed them, and if they choose to land on your arm, that's perfectly okay. One of the birds even hopped onto my son's arm, which was a highlight of the visit! Overall, a fantastic experience that we would happily do again.

Was looking to start out my birthday doing something a bit different and this was the perfect place…read moreto start! Located in Del Mar near the festival, if your eyes are peeled open, it can be quite easy to miss. There's a few parking spots available. I came at 10am to see if I can register and walk in right away. They told me to come back at 11am. So I went across the street for a drink and then returned. It was a neat experience. You walk in and use hand sanitizers and get the instructions. If you're not a member you can handle the birds directly. You get a bowl of food and later can circle back to feed the fish. Some birds are outside their cages which is fun and you get some nice photos with them. The ones who ate from my bowl seemed to only really want the apples. The bowls had a mixtures of fruits and vegetables. The ones in the cages they tell you not to take out. Why? Don't know. Flight risk? For 15 bucks a person, it was a nice way to spend a hour and hear why some birds are the way they are (you'll have to ask the workers there why and they'll gladly share stories otherwise it's mostly a independent stroll through the sanctuary). Memberships are available if interested.

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.

They take in all abandoned animals, injured, sick etc. they keep them safe until adopted. They're…read morefree to socialize and not in cages A spay and neuter program is offered at very low cost for people living there. It's an amazing group of caring loving people. Lucky to adopt my pup from them 6 years. She's a blessing. If you're approved for adoption SD people will meet you in SD. They bring dogs to a convenient place. Cats??? Yes many needing homes. Please support BAS. They've got my heart for their dedication to save them all. Check them out on line. All sizes all ages all kinds.

Companion Animal Hospital opened in March of 2013 under the umbrella of nonprofit Helen Woodward…read moreAnimal Center. They offer a variety of services to all cats and dogs. This includes orthopedic surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, laser therapy, preventative medicine, digital radiology, diagnostic internal medicine and routine care. My dog developed a skin growth on the outside of his leg that needed surgery. Initially I figured this was an easy fix. Just schedule the procedure then take my sweet boy home. Not so much, unless money is no object for you. The quote I received (from my local vet) shocked me. No way could I afford this. So began my exhaustive search. After many weeks I found Companion Animal Hospital. When I called them to ask for a quote they couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. Immediately they thought their price would be competitive however they needed to see my dog in person to verify. Upon arriving the receptionist and technician were very friendly and knowledgeable about dogs. I could tell every employee was genuinely an animal person. We went into a room right away and the appointment went really well. Both my dog Bear and myself genuinely liked Dr Garvey which in my book is a huge deal. Since my dog suffers from anxiety at the vet. She was very informative about answering all my questions and explaining what needed to be done. After the appointment I received a quote for the needed surgery and was completely relieved to see the price was four times less than the original quote at the other vet. So needless to say my dog received his surgery here, was in and out the same day with no problems or complications. His growth was benign so no worries about cancer, hallelujah. We returned a few weeks later for his suture removal. This was very quick and my dog was rewarded with the removal of the dreaded cone. I can't say enough good things about all of the staff here and Dr. Garvey. Thank you for saving my dog because essentially that is what happened. It may not have been life threatening at the time, however if I hadn't found you all then his growth would have kept getting worse. Potentially turning into a life threatening situation. I'm very thankful to everyone at Companion Animal Hospital and will sing your praises to everyone I know.

This review is long overdue. Back in November, we brought our bulldog here for what should have…read morebeen a simple nail trim. He was taken to the back for about 20 minutes, and when the staff returned, they told us they couldn't trim his nails because he was "being difficult" and "trying to bite." This was completely out of character for him. He could be stubborn, but he was a gentle, loving dog. When we brought him home, I noticed he was wheezing, but at the time I didn't think much of it. Within a few days, we were rushing him to urgent care at 1 a.m. in Poway because he was gasping for air, his tongue turning blue. I truly thought he was going to die in my arms on that terrifying drive. The vet told use his throat was very irritated, He was diagnosed with tracheal collapse - an injury we could do nothing to reverse. He suffered for the last month of his life before he ultimately passed away. This was the direct result of whatever happened in that back room, while he was in their care. The negligence that took place in that back room caused permanent damage and cost our dog his life. We are devastated. Please think very carefully before trusting this place with your pet.

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Labrador Rescuers! It did not take us long to…read morefind our perfect match. Our liaison, Monica, reached out that there was a young, active dog that loves to swim and that is exactly what we were looking for. They vetted us properly and gave us as much information as they could on Chloe's past. It was pretty much love at first site for all 3 of us. They are careful to make good matches for the dogs and the people so everyone is benefitted.

We just recently adopted Lana, a seven year old yellow lab! This is the third time we have adopted…read morefrom this great organization! We first adopted a yellow lab named Kobe in 2010. When Kobe passed in 2021, we adopted George, another yellow lab! We have been blessed 3 times! Please consider this wonderful organization, especially if you are looking for a senior dog! Kathy

On Instagram you suggested that one of the dogs was going to be put down and to please make a…read moredonation to try and save the rest of them. We have rescued and fostered 25 dogs and 32 cats. I'm living on social security and don't receive any funds to take care of those animals and I am offended that you would suggest one of the dogs is going to be put down so donate to save lives of the others instead of focusing all the great things that you do which is reflected in the reviews of people who have worked with you. Very disappointed.

I adopted my new girl Shelby from Wagging Dog rescue a little over three weeks ago at a pet…read moreadoption event in Encinitas. It appears that they have dedicated foster parents who help transition these pups from shelter life to permanent placement in their forever homes. They were very honest with us about the dog we were adopting struggles with timidness and fear. They sent someone to do a home visit and we had to do an initial foster to adopt agreement for 2 weeks. If all worked out fine for both Shelby and our family then we were cleared to adopt. Which we did last Thursday. Shelby has had all her initial shots, was spayed and treated for fleas when we adopted her. All we needed to do was provide the love. Done. I would highly recommend Wagging Dog Rescue to anyone who is considering adopting a new member of their family.

I had been looking for quite a while when I filled out an application @ A New Life Charitable…read moreFoundation. I was contacted by Marialyn, who was both very professional and so helpful. I called about one dog, but after hearing I had young grandchildren, she suggested another one. I cannot tell you how incredibly grateful I am that she did! I've had my darling fur baby for two weeks and I could not be more appreciative. Adopting a dog can be hard, but Marialyn guided me perfectly through the process!

I found this rescue online as I was searching for a new pet to add to our home! I submitted an…read moreapplication and just a few hours later I got a text to setup a video call. We did the video call that night and learned we were a match for Molly! We scheduled her pickup for that Saturday. Saturday morning everything went as planned. We were provided with her full medical record as well as suggestions for making her transition as smooth as possible. We already love Molly and are so happy with our adoption experience!! Thank you to Marialyn and A New Life Rescue!

Love It's the pits rescue! A non profit rescue! We just got…read moreour second pup from them.. He is very friendly with all and well trained Even now's a few command.

Everything was so well organized and they carefully assessed us and the dogs. They provided us with…read morea perfect dog for our life style.! Its a wonderful place to adopt