We have adopted 2 wonderful dogs from Shelter Hope. One of our dogs we adopted eight years ago and…read morejust a year ago we adopted another. We now have three rescues and they are such a blessing and a joy. We found the owner of the rescue to be incredibly supportive and caring.

I am so sad to write this review because I want each and every one of those sweet babies to find a…read moreforever home. I also know that without reviews, businesses don't know how they can improve. I left work early today and thought today is the day to meet my new best friend. I went over to the shop to see if any pups might 'choose me'. I saw a sign on the door that read "Appointment Only". Bummer, but okay. I looked in the window (I didn't tap but looked only with my eyes). Pups barked; That's what they do. The lady literally shooed me away. What?!? Because dogs barked?! I guess today wasn't the day I was going to meet my new fur baby and this is NOT the rescue for me.

first rescue to answer out of the 40 I called . I had an emergency and needed to get rid of a dog…read moreand she helped me every step of the way . she's such a kind sweet lady and deserves the world for all the help she does for dogs . couldn't be more thankful

Bev was so incredibly helpful when I called her today. Thank you for your advice. Keep doing what…read moreyou are to help all the doggies out there.

I am absolutely, unequivocally obsessed with cats. Frankly, I worship them more than the Egyptians…read moredid and I am quite sure they are Gods. In fact, I am throwing my cat a 5th birthday party literally at the time of this review (she gets a party every year!) and she is laying near me as I type these words waxing her kind, poetic. This means that any place that involves cats is a place I want to be; and thus: cat cafes is a trend I stand behind. A place to hang out with cats AND promote adoptions of said cats on premises? Yes, please! These cafes are growing in popularity and one of note is Purrmaid Cat Café, located in Camarillo a stone's throw from the famous Camarillo Outlets (on the way from Los Angeles to the outlets at the exit prior). Typically, not much positive can be said of social media platform, Facebook but just this once: I can thank them. My cat-loving algorithm is what introduced me to Purrmaid as I proceed to 'follow' the business and engage with the owner on her posts. I immediately knew there was something different about Purrmaid from their competitors and that I would someday need to visit. Purrmaid is the love project of husband-and-wife team Robin (who goes by Cat) and Jeff Kent who were locally known as animal advocates and top-of-the-line pet foster parents. Having dreams of opening an animal sanctuary; the universe opened the door for them as their friend Nikki, OG owner of Purrmaid was giving up the reigns and Robin and Jeff knew this was their time to shine and took over. The rest is history. Located in a busy but quiet strip plaza shopping center; Purrmaid is super welcoming the second you cross their threshold. The small lobby area is colorful, smells amazing and is filled with cat merch for sale from local artists. Refreshments (soda, coffee, water) and Robin's very own homemade baked goods are available for a small sum (and adorably, Purrmaid posts on their socials as though the cats pick the deserts for the day/week!). You must try these desserts! The selections during my visit were chocolate chip cookies and brownies and although these may sound basic - my boyfriend and I were obsessed! The cookies were chewy and soft with browned butter caramelization flavor. So good! Purrmaid isn't your typical cat café and is so much better. After signing a release and paying the $6/person fee (must be at least 7 years of age and children must be accompanied by an adult); you enter the cat room which eschews the standard clinical feel of cat cafes and is instead set-up like a living room which carpeting, couches, arm chairs plus cat towers, shelves and toys galore. Purrmaid is spotless (which my OCD approves) and has a calming, quiet, Zen energy. At Purrmaid, you will feel like you are simply hanging with Robin and her beautiful feline Gods in her living room! Robin and Jeff also have the best interest of the kitties in mind as the cats have access to a cat door to a back room they can 'escape' to when they don't feel like being around guests. Or, they can live out their wild cat fantasies watching bird TV. This is truly a Grade-A cat café. Even the bathroom was spotless and decorated with cats down to the hand towels! As amazing and obsessed with cats Purrmaid is; their mission is to find the cats a forever home and they take this very seriously with a $150 fee, application and home visit and adoption contract. Robin is not playing around when finding the perfect home for these cats whom often come from prior traumatic situations. Want to hold an event or birthday party at Purrmaid? Or attend one of their events like tarot card readings? Yup, they do that too! Purrmaid is an amazing facility! Purrmaid is a purr-fect cat café and Robin and Jeff are simply wonderful individuals running an amazing business. If you are even mildly obsessed with cats - or looking to adopt - you must visit Purrmaid Wed- Sundays 11am-5pm. Heck, you may even see me because I already want to return!

This place is the BEST!!! I love Robin and all the volunteers. We adopted our precious cat from…read morehere, and we love it!!!!

This is one of the best county-owned locations I've experienced. The staff/volunteers are committed…read moreto responsible pet adoption. Social media is a lot to manage when there's no budget for it and they do their best. Animals I've seen are well-cared. There's a donation station at the office entrance, making drop-offs easy, which is nice.

They work within the confines of the LA county system to care for so many dogs. The dogs are often…read moresocialized two or three times a day!

I just adopted my second dog from Life Animal Rescue. I adopted my first dog from them in 2017, and…read morehe's the best dog in the world. This past time when we adopted our second dog Bom we worked with Nancy and she was wonderful! She was so helpful, caring, and patient with my family of four as we picked up our new addition. I love this rescue and their mission. They have such amazing dogs coming from terrible circumstances. I am so happy that we had the opportunity to adopt from them again. Now we have the best puppy in the world. Thank you Life!

Amazing place, professional staffs and happy pets. What…read moreexactly i was looking for . No wasting tine, no irrelevant options and no force to adopt a pet.

We recently adopted our pup from AGWC and they were fantastic! Fabienne and Antonia were so helpful…read morefor the entire process and helped us find our best friend. We are so thankful!

Thanks to AGWC I met my soul dog Duke in 2015 (who sadly passed in 2024). AGWC and Duke made me…read moreinto the dog lover I am now and we adopted Cash, Harlequin and Summer. Everyone at the rescue is amazing and the work they do there is so important for all the animals that need the chance to find a home. The staff knows the temperaments of the animals, they know the likes/dislikes. They save so many animals from the shelters and allow them to have a chance at a life! Fabienne makes sure the animals end up in a forever home. She works so hard and is a voice for all the AGWC residents. Antonia was such a great help when we were adopting Summer. Adopt and don't shop!! You will have the most grateful bundle of fur. I love my dogs so much and thank AGWC for all they do!!

We've been fostering through this shelter, and it's been a great experience. Kelly and Jess are…read morealways so friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. You can tell they really care about the animals and the people who help them. We're so glad we found this place!

My wife and I genuinely love this place and have always enjoyed visiting. The staff is usually…read morefriendly, and it's clear they care about the animals. However, we've run into the same issue multiple times, and it's become frustrating. Whenever a new group of kittens arrives, it seems that staff members are able to claim or adopt them before customers even have a chance to view them or express interest. We've experienced this on more than one occasion, and it leaves us feeling like customers aren't being given a fair opportunity to adopt some of the animals that come in. I understand that employees may also want to adopt pets, but when customers are actively looking to adopt, it doesn't seem fair for staff to have first access while they're working. In my opinion, this is a policy issue that should be addressed to ensure everyone has an equal chance to adopt. We still like this place and appreciate what they do, but this is something that has significantly impacted our experience.

The vet is a thief and just wants to make money for self He…read moreis a liar and crook, Don't go there This kind of vets make people to scared of adoption I took my cat to him and he wanted to make lots of exams, around thousand dollars and something I took my cat to another clinic and after just blood test and meds they charged me a way less

We had a very disappointing experience at Pet Orphans of Southern California. We adopted a dog…read morethrough spcaLA and were referred there for his neuter procedure, which was required as part of the adoption agreement. The issues began at drop-off. I arrived on time at 8:30 a.m., but there was a long line of owners and dogs waiting outside. Many of the dogs appeared to be puppies, fosters, or newly adopted pets still adjusting and difficult to manage. I waited approximately 20 minutes while trying to control my 65-pound dog. When I reached the front, staff said they had no record of our appointment and asked, in an unprofessional manner, whether I had completed the intake form that was supposedly emailed to me. I had never received it. I was then handed paperwork to complete on-site while continuing to manage my dog in a crowded environment. On the form, I disclosed that my dog had been experiencing chronic diarrhea since being picked up as a stray, that we were actively working with our veterinarian to identify the cause, and that our veterinarian had cleared him for surgery. Staff then told me they would not proceed if he had diarrhea. I explained that this condition predated the adoption, that the neuter was required by the shelter, and that we had already obtained veterinary clearance. Staff repeatedly went back and forth between me and the veterinarian before eventually presenting a high-risk consent form. The communication around this was especially concerning. When the form was presented, I was told that by signing it, I was accepting that if anything happened to my dog, it would be my fault. I understand that additional risks can exist, but this was handled in a dismissive and inappropriate manner. If the clinic had sent the intake paperwork in advance or reviewed the medical concerns beforehand, this could have been addressed prior to my driving an hour from West Adams to Van Nuys with a dog who does not travel well. I was also disappointed that additional charges were presented for items such as an e-collar, pain medication, and IV fluids. For a required adoption procedure, these added costs felt excessive. Pick-up was similarly poor. When my dog was returned, a staff member commented, "Make sure to take care of the diarrhea because he still has it," despite our earlier detailed discussion of the condition and treatment plan. While loading him into the car, I noticed feces on his cone, tail, and legs. This suggested he had soiled himself and had not been adequately cleaned before discharge, which was both upsetting and concerning from a sanitation and post-operative care standpoint. Overall, this experience reflected poor communication, lack of professionalism, and inadequate attention to patient care. I would not return to Pet Orphans of Southern California and would not recommend this clinic to others. I also plan to share this experience with spcaLA so they are aware of the concerns regarding this referral partnership.