Disclaimer: I only stopped by on a whim while in the area to look at the adoptable dogs. We did not…read moreend up adopting any so I cannot speak to the adoption process. The location is a bit isolated at the end of a street where it looks like there's some illegal dumping. But the building itself and facilities were very clean. It's honestly either the best shelter I've seen or the one closest SPCA to my home is extra rundown or both... You can stop by without an appointment just to look at the animals. This place does not smell. Really! I'm used to walking in and the shelter reeks of dog or waste. I don't think I saw a single accident. These kennels are all inside. They're glass. The dogs don't immediately cry and bark for attention! They're actually calm and happy for being in a shelter. The shelter has a little bucket of treats. You can help train the dogs to be calm by giving them a treat. What a wonderful idea! The bios are pretty detailed for each animal. They also have a couple in foster care but those bios are in the hallway wall. While we were there we saw they do a schedule and put different shelter dogs together in an outdoor area to play together. Play dates! Great idea for enrichment and to help learn more about an animal. From what I saw, I wish every animal shelter was this nice and all shelter dogs could be this comfortable!

These are some of the most dedicated animal rights advocates in this county. I've volunteered years…read moreago and was always amazed at their dedication to the small animals they rescue. If you're looking for a cat or smaller dog this is the place to go!

Great organization that has a group of underpaid dedicated people that give all of their hearts to…read morehandle the very difficult tast of unwanted pets. Their Animal Control division headed by Todd Stosuy pales to none. Great organization (limited by County funding and donations).

Was able to adopt the animal we wanted and we love him so much. Tried to reason with the staff the…read moreday before that we were ready to adopt, familiar with the breed and their health problems etc and have experience. They insisted on catering to someone else who didn't end up adopting which we 10000% knew would happen. Had to drive back which is a total of 6 hours for us roundtrip. Would say it's worth it cos we got to adopt who we wanted but people here have no consideration and no common sense to choose a family that has experience and willing to spend money for medical expenses versus someone who has other dogs and MIGHT BE interested. No apologies from the lovely ladies at front desk. The actual supervisor and everyone else that works with the dogs were lovely. Happy to have our little guy but the front desk literally need to go pet a dog. Please.

I like going into the SPCA. The pets are so cute :) My…read morehusband and I just adopted a kitty. She is so wonderful. I feel in love with her right away. She was friendly and playful. It's my first pet. She is easier to take care of than I thought it would be. I'm glad we adopted her. All volunteers at the SPCA were great help :)

The lady who is in charge of adoptions on the weekends is the rudest person ever. Her customer…read moreservice skills are terrible. After being in the store for almost 2hrs interested in adopting the dog that we were interacting with for half of that time, she decides to make it clear that she wasn't going to let us adopt her because she didn't see any interaction. Really?!

It was a wonderful experience. Out of all the cat places I've visited, I connected with these cats…read morethe most. It was the first time that I wanted to take home a kitty. Compared to other places I've visited, some of the kitties here had more attitude. We shared room 1 with two other girls. They were slightly frightened by the orange kitty because it kept making hissing noises. The kitty also got into a cat fight with two other kitties. Cost $20 per person with reservations. This place is quite small, so they don't have room for you to hang out before your appointment. It's best to arrive on time. 50 minutes passed by quickly. I would visit again in the future.

We had an amazing time at the Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe! The rescue is very well operated with a great…read moremission. The cafe has an incredibly warm environment. The owner, Laurie, and the other volunteers were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and organized. We saw people of all ages (young kids, teens, and adults) having a great time. There are two playrooms filled with up to 20 kittens each. There was plenty of seats, toys, food, etc. Note to wear/brung socks when you visit! We forgot but they had the cutest socks available for purchase. We cannot recommend this cafe enough and hope all of these kittens get adopted soon!

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.

After going through the adoption process and being able to see and learn about the cats'…read morepersonalities, I decided to adopt this chonker cat Pinto. It did require a thorough vetting process for adoption, but I was able to foster for a short period to see if she would like my house and my other cat. She is overall happy and healthy and I am happy to have her with me!

This rescue used to be amazing until they got a new director who knows Nothing about cats. Cannot…read moretell male from female. Fixed not fixed. She lies steals and overall does NOT do whats best for the cats and kittens. This rescue is going down under her direction. She needs to go. Only good honest person there is Grace

What a charming business. The lady who owns this gem could not be more perfect for the task of…read morelooking after your beloved pets. Not a cold environment like an animal shelter, this kind lady takes lucky dogs into her home and makes them part of her family. Warm and inviting she has opened her home so when your best buddy needs to have care during the day while you are at work....or stay longer while you are away on a business trip you simply could not hope to find a kinder soul to look after your furry friend.

From the owner: I have been professionally working with animals for nearly 20 years. I enjoy building a bond with…read morepets and gently working with them to build trust and respect. My specialty is adventure outings, where I take a small pack of well-behaved dogs out to a nature beach to run around and play. I pick them up from their home, supervise them having a great time, and towel dry them before bringing them back home. If your dog isn’t trained off-leash and you’d like for them to be, I can help! I use positive reinforcement and consistency to make progress. The first step is to build trust and a bond, and to show that coming out with me will bring great fun and rewards. When the time is right, I can slowly start to allow them to have more freedom, while training vital recall skills. If you feel your dog isn’t a candidate to go off-leash, I can also do leashed hikes, neighborhood walks, drop-ins and pet transportation to vet and grooming appointments. I have experience with newborn puppies all the way to geriatric and special-needs. Check out my website for more information, and feel free to text or email with questions or to set up a time to talk.

We rescued our beloved Minnie from Copper's Dream Rescue. This rescue is incredibly near and dear…read moreto us, and they do so much good. They have helped save so many wonderful animals. We have volunteered as foster parents for dogs for Copper's Dream and the rescue helped our foster babies find amazing forever homes.

We were a 16 year foster for them and while they mean well they have a single paid employee who is…read moreoverwhelmed which means not all dogs get the care they deserve. Communication is lacking, they are slow to respond to requests and at times you as a foster are on your own. That makes it hard, because we all want what's best for the dogs but in doing that we let the rescue off the hook and do their job for them which just reinforces what's wrong. Maybe they will get back on track, but we will no longer foster for them.

Just had my best friend sent to the Rainbow Bridge. This place handled everything well. They even…read morehave a comfy couch area to hold your friend to the Rainbow Bridge. I'm glad I chose this place, instead of the BC vet. BC Vet wouldn't give me an estimate, after the thousands of dollars I have spent there. Furthermore, I could hear Dr. G talking shit in the back ground! Shame on you, BC vet! Anyway, My buddy went out in peace and compassion, as he deserved....this vet is the best to take your pet to the Rainbow Bridge.

1 Star -- Traumatic experience, lack of post-operative care and compassion…read more I am sharing this because I truly wish I had read the warnings before trusting this clinic with my dog. On February 10, my senior dog underwent an eye enucleation performed by Dr. Evans at Soquel Animal Hospital. After having his eye surgically removed -- a major procedure -- he was sent home without antibiotics and without any pain medication. Within a few days, his surgical site became infected and began leaking. I called the hospital Monday because it was clear something was wrong. I was told Dr. Evans was on duty, but that he "did not have adequate time" to see my dog, and we were advised to go to an emergency hospital instead. What followed was heartbreaking. My dog required emergency care, additional medications, and ultimately a second corrective surgery with a specialist to repair complications from the first procedure. This meant more anesthesia, more suffering for him, and thousands of dollars in additional expense that could likely have been avoided with appropriate post-operative care and follow-up. Watching your animal suffer after you trusted a professional to help them is devastating. What has stayed with me most is the lack of humanity and accountability. Sending an animal home after major surgery without infection prevention or pain control is unacceptable. Refusing to evaluate a post-operative patient with complications is even worse. After this experience, I went back and read other reviews and found concerning patterns. I deeply regret not doing that beforehand. Please advocate strongly for your pets. Ask exactly what medications are being given, what should be sent home, and what happens if complications occur. I would never want another family to go through what we did.

Allison (mother of two littles there) teaches a toddlers class and a moms class called Bump, Baby,…read moreand Beyond Monday evenings. She subs the yoga right after and makes Mondays at The Circle so amazing for families in the area. Or anywhere if they want to travel to Seacliff for the classes (they should- totally worth it and open to non-members).

My husband and I attended the 5 week Childbirth Education Class taught by Kim Guiley at the circle…read moreand it was AMAZING. Seriously, Kim is an incredible educator- she is empathetic, knowledgeable, and made every lesson accessible through demonstrations, examples, interactive curriculum, physical models, humor, kindness, and compassion. It's so clear that the values of the Circle center around inclusiveness and community building, which is so key for new parents to be. I will absolutely be taking more classes here, and I recommend this opportunity to all mamas to be and current parents. Thank you Kim!!