I rescued my baby girl Stella from Wagmor Pets and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, cordial, and made me feel right at home. What really stood out was their transparency -- they walked me through the entire adoption process and were upfront about the fees, which I truly appreciated. Wagmor has a wonderful variety of dogs, from puppies to older dogs, so I'm confident anyone can find their perfect furry companion here. To address the complaints I've seen about fees -- I want to reassure anyone on the fence that the fees are actually very reasonable, especially considering the quality of care these animals receive. Yes, some are pure breeds, but they are still rescues, and it's important to go in understanding that they may come with some form of trauma. That's part of opening your heart and home to a rescue. If you're looking to add a four-legged family member to your life, look no further than Wagmor. Stella has already stolen my heart, and I have Wagmor to thank for that! read more

(2 Stars) I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Wagmor was concerning enough that I feel it's worth sharing. Initially, I had a great conversation with Melissa. We spoke for about 20 minutes about a Shih Tzu I was interested in adopting, and I genuinely felt like we connected. The conversation was friendly, informative, and left me excited about the possibility of bringing one of the dogs home. During our conversation, I told Melissa that I absolutely wanted to move forward. I provided extensive information about myself, including my home address, and even sent a video of my home as part of the screening process. I was clearly serious about adopting and was actively participating in the process. At the time, the dogs were still being transported from the Midwest and had not yet arrived. I explained that I was happy to move forward, but I wanted a FaceTime call or some form of confirmation once the dog was actually in her custody before sending a deposit. To me, that seemed like a reasonable request. Adopting a pet is a major commitment, and I wanted to verify the dog had arrived safely and make sure it was the right fit before sending money. Shortly afterward, I was asked to send a $500 deposit and received an invoice reflecting a $1,000 adoption fee. When I didn't send the deposit that day, I was blocked on Instagram within a matter of hours. What bothered me most was the pressure. I wasn't refusing to adopt, nor was I wasting anyone's time. I had already spent time on the phone, provided personal information, and sent a video of my home because I fully intended to move forward once I could confirm the dog had arrived and everything checked out. I simply wanted to exercise reasonable due diligence before sending money. That's why I was so surprised by what happened next. The tone of the communication changed dramatically, and the entire experience left me feeling uncomfortable. One additional note: I previously posted a review describing this experience, but it no longer appears on the page. I'm not sure why, but I wanted to share my experience again. Others may have had different experiences, but based on my interaction, I felt pressured to send money before I was comfortable doing so, and I was disappointed by how quickly the communication deteriorated when I asked what I believed were reasonable questions. read more

I wish I had read the reviews & saw @thetruthaboutwagmorpets on instagram before adopting from Wagmor. I was asked to write a review right away, but I waited purposely until my after my dog was neutered as I was supposed to be paid back & never heard back from them again. At first, you get attention when it benefits them financially, but once the adoption is complete, communication disappears. Support after adoption was extremely disappointing. Rose kept telling me "Melissa is not responding" when I sent my receipts & docs in. One major issue was being pushed to handle the neuter process on my own expense and time. When I called a local clinic Wagmor recommended to me, to schedule the procedure, they immediately recognized Wagmor and told me they would not service any dogs coming from there. They shared serious concerns about Wagmor's reputation, which was shocking and upsetting to hear after already adopting. After 7+ emails and no word back, it looks like I will not be refunded for the neuter, despite expectations set during the process. All in my dog adoption + Neuter cost $1000+. I have a chihuahua LOL. Usually a few hundred bucks from a real animal shelter. My overall experience was that this organization seemed far more focused on collecting fees than caring for adopters or the long-term wellbeing of the dogs. Adopting a pet should feel supported and transparent--not like you're abandoned once payment is made. I love my dog, but would never get another from Wagmor. Do a deep dive before you fall in love... read more

Like many others, I regret not doing more research before adopting my dog from Wagmor. Unfortunately, my experience closely mirrors many of the reviews already posted. I first found my puppy through an Instagram post claiming the puppies were in a "bad situation" and desperately needed homes. Looking back, my first red flag should have been the perfectly styled, professional photos that looked more like breeder photos than a rescue. The second red flag was the $2,000 adoption fee and being told I had only one hour to pay before they would move on to the next adopter. I convinced myself the money was supporting dogs in need. I couldn't have been more wrong. I paid on March 21, 2025. By March 27, I still hadn't received updates, so after reading the negative reviews, I asked Melissa where my puppy came from. She said she didn't know but thought the puppies may have come from a breeder that had been shut down or from someone who no longer wanted them. Transport began on April 3, and to Wagmor's credit, I did receive daily travel updates and photos. The puppies arrived April 5, were examined April 6, and we picked ours up that afternoon. After paying, I performed a reverse Google image search and found my puppy listed on several breeder websites, with an asking price lower than Wagmor's adoption fee. When I received my puppy's veterinary records, it was clear she had come from a breeder who had provided routine veterinary care. However, the previous owner's information had been blacked out with Sharpie, making it impossible to trace her history. Although Wagmor's records stated my puppy was healthy, she was lethargic almost immediately after coming home. We assumed it was stress from transport until she continued getting worse. Our veterinarian diagnosed a double ear infection, Giardia, and canine coronavirus on April 10. Despite treatment, she deteriorated, stopped eating, and was hospitalized on April 14 for IV fluids and additional care. We were told she could require a feeding tube if she didn't improve. Thankfully, she recovered. I kept Melissa updated throughout. She expressed sympathy and suggested seeing Wagmor's veterinarian, but we live two hours away and our puppy was too sick for a four-hour round trip. Other than suggesting we use her vet or return the puppy, I was never offered financial assistance. Melissa later told me the other puppies from the litter were healthy. I'm glad they didn't experience what we did, but our puppy still required more than $3,500 in emergency veterinary care within days of adoption. Even the complimentary pet insurance denied my claim because it concluded the illnesses were likely pre-existing. Nearly a year later, I also had to repeatedly text and message Wagmor before finally receiving the promised $180 spay reimbursement. It wasn't sent until after I referenced other reviews describing the same issue. My issue is not that rescue dogs can become sick. My concern is paying a premium "rescue" adoption fee for a puppy that appears to have come directly from a breeder, arrived with multiple serious illnesses within days of adoption, and ultimately cost me approximately $5,500 between the adoption fee and emergency veterinary care. I struggle to understand how an organization can charge thousands of dollars while doing so little to ensure the puppies being placed into homes are healthy. We were fortunate enough to keep our puppy, but many families couldn't absorb that kind of unexpected expense. I've included as much detail as possible because I've seen Melissa dispute other negative reviews. This is simply my experience. I hope it encourages others to do their research before adopting from Wagmor. read more

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As you can see, Melissa has an answer for every negative but doesn't address the issues. She still has not contacted us and, yes, we did follow protocol. I even requested information on proper procedure to be reimbursed and was again ignored. She told me, when I discussed the Giardia issue, that it could have been taken care of by her vet easily, but obviously it wasn't. We are talking $300 for testing, office visit and medication, each time it occurs, in this case twice. If you research Wagmor you will see several court cases have been filed. read more

We adopted a puppy from WagmorPets for $1,800 and wanted to share our experience for transparency. The adoption process did not include a formal application or thorough screening, which was surprising compared to most rescues that I previously applied for with other dogs I was interested in. The interaction felt more like being encouraged to adopt quickly rather than being evaluated for fit. We were told our puppy had an initial vet visit prior to adoption, but this occurred just one day before we picked him up along with their many other puppies from transport. The very next day after bringing him home, our vet diagnosed him with Cystoisospora, then later Giardia. Three days later, he was also diagnosed with pneumonia. He required multiple vet visits, including the ER (recommended by the vet at the regular clinic), within the first week alone. These conditions were not clearly disclosed to us at the time of adoption. There is a free 30-day Trupanion insurance provided that covers 90% of costs, but with ER visits and multiple vet appointments, even the remaining 10% adds up quickly. Now that the 30-day coverage period has ended, we are still dealing with ongoing Giardia infection and a residual cough from pneumonia, which continues to require care. Additionally, obtaining new pet insurance becomes complicated, as some conditions may be considered pre-existing after diagnosis. We were offered the option to return him to be seen by their vet, but given how sick he was, we chose to seek immediate care ourselves and took him to the ER. We want to be clear that we love our puppy so much and do not regret getting him (naturally). However, the past 5 weeks have been extremely difficult -- not just adjusting to a new puppy, but managing a very sick one. We are still struggling with sleep, largely due to his ongoing recovery. Because of his illnesses and incomplete vaccinations, he has not been able to go outside, properly potty train, or go on walks, which is especially challenging living in an apartment and trying to avoid exposing other dogs. We are sharing this so future adopters can do their research first (unlike us) and ask all the questions they need for their future pet. Melissa was nice, but the whole experience wasn't great. read more

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I used to support this adoption center, but unfortunately I don't anymore. I adopted an adult dog from them and, to be honest, there was no follow-up at all after the adoption. The adoption fee was $650 for an adult dog, which was explained as including spaying, so at the time I felt okay with the cost. However, I wasn't able to use their vet because it was nearly impossible to get an appointment, so I ended up going to my own veterinarian anyway. Later, I was interested in adopting a puppy because I truly don't support breeders. That's when I was really surprised to see puppy adoption fees ranging from $1,250 to $1,800. At that point, it made me question whether this is an adoption center or if dogs are essentially being sold. Many shelters have a flat adoption rate, so this pricing felt unusual and discouraging. While I understand rescues have expenses, the lack of follow-up and the extremely high adoption fees made the experience disappointing. I just wanted to share my experience because I wish I had known these things beforehand. read more

We just adopted a little female Cavapoo at almost 9 weeks old. This is our second adoption with Wagmor Pets--and if I can convince my fiancé, we'll probably be back for a third within the next year or two This place is truly special. You can immediately feel how loved and well cared for the pups are through social media and especially as soon as you walk in the door. Shay is wonderful and helped us finish signing over our little lady, and she even sent her home with a little "going away" toy, which just says everything about the heart behind what they do. The entire process was so easy, thoughtful, and personal--from start to finish. If you're thinking about adopting, Wagmor isn't just a rescue--it's a community that genuinely loves and protects these babies. Melissa and her team are so sweet and thorough through the entire process. Phenomenal communication and team! We're so grateful for Wagmor and for bringing our newest little love into our family read more

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I will be forever grateful to Wagmor pets for my gorgeous little daughter Hope. They made the adoption process so easy and stress free. You can tell that all of the pups are well taken care of and loved very much. I'm so happy I found Wagmor pets and highly recommend them if you are looking to make an addition to your family that you'll never regret. Below is a current photo my beautiful little fur baby....now 8 months old. read more

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I just adopted my fur baby and I'm so in love. They were very communicative and easy to work with, walking me thru every step! Thank you Wagmor read more

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Latke is our perfect pup! She's three years old, sweet as can be, and a wonderful little Hanukkah miracle. Melissa was wonderful, making sure she got groomed, spayed, vaccinated and teeth cleaned before coming home with us, and adoption was very easy. Right now Latke is sound asleep on the sofa next to me and I am absolutely delighted. read more

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Scam scam scam. She is shipping in designer puppies, and calling herself a "rescue." It's simply a puppy reseller to keep the lights on. There may be rescuing happening with the adult dogs, but the way she's getting the puppies from puppy mills is unethical, and feeding the demand for them. She is false advertising as a rescue, but you might as well go get your puppies from a mill! Would be cheaper than this, she's loving the nice $1500 profit. Absolute scam, and you don't know where your dog came from/what you're getting. I got blocked on Instagram after taking the afternoon to think on a decision that will impact the next 15 years of my life. Reputable breeders don't even have these sales tactics read more

The smell was atrocious and they throw away your donations behind your back. Donated a nice big crate, water bowl & over $200, only to see our donations in the actual garbage 30 minutes later. Those poor dogs need a better shelter and do not deserve to have their helpful donations trashed. Its disgusting to see, shame on you. Would give -5 stars. Also lied about the dogs background, we went on petfinder, which had different breeds and ages for the same dog. read more

We saw this precious one eyed pup a few weeks ago while leaving LALAs and decided to go take a better look at him with our pup we currently have to see if they'd get along. The interaction went well and I was happy to meet protector, he was an angel. When we heard the cost of $650 i expressed it was out of our price range right now. To my surprise Melissa stated we should use AFTERPAY to pay over time... like what? I mentioned im only comfortable spending like $300 on a pup right now (NOT looking for a discount) just giving context that it's just not the right time for us to drop $650 out of the blue. When I mentioned all this she said it was "insulting" and blocked me on instagram. lol. Please note my interactions with her were nothing but honest and well intentioned but the quick to anger petty behavior is an interesting way to run a business. And I'm truly sorry to hear that it's hard to pay 24/7 staff on Ventura Blvd and that she's put 10 gs into the pup (as stated on my photo attached) but your business financial stressors aren't gonna convince me to spend more money. **in response to their input, yes we had the funds but weren't ready to drop that out of the blue, as previously stated. I even admitted I should've asked about cost BEFORE going to meet protector. The entire interaction on instagram seemed sketchy and saddening for these pups read more

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I first visited Wagmor in 2021 with my best friend when she adopted her dog, and the experience was so wonderful. Her dog turned out to be such an amazing addition to her life, so when I was ready to adopt a dog of my own last year, I knew I wanted to come back to Wagmor. I'm so glad I did. Adopting my dog has been one of the greatest decisions I've ever made. Melissa and Silvia were both incredibly communicative throughout the process and even took the time to respond months later when I had a follow-up question. I'm very grateful for the care and support they provide. read more

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We adopted our first fur baby with Melissa. The interview process was swift and easy! I had stalked her Instagram for over a month and asked her a million questions on different pups being posted. She had patience with me and always answered my questions in a timely manner. We're so happy with our baby read more

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I wouldn't get a dog from this place. I walked in and it smell so bad. On line this looks like a good place but it's not. I wouldn't be surprised if the dogs all have Parvo. She is changing $800.00. It makes me so sad that places like this exist. read more

I recently adopted a puppy from Wagmor Pet Rescue and I'd like everyone to know what a wonderful experience it was. Melissa was in communication with me throughout the entire process. She is so passionate about saving the lives of the dogs in her care and it showed with every interaction. If you are considering adding a fur baby to your family, I would urge you to check out her available pups...there's quite a variety, and consider supporting this remarkable rescue if you can. read more

They make adopting so comfortable and you really love dogs and make sure it is the right fit!! Amazing place, can't recommend them enough! read more

Shay and Melissa were Amazing to work with and made sure we were updated through the entire process. Picture of our new family member below! Absolutely recommend! read more

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I loved volunteering at Wagmor until I moved out of the area. I walked, bathed and just generally loved on the dogs! Wagmor keeps any dog that they rescue until they are adopted, no matter how long it takes! One of my favorites was there for 3 years before she found her forever home. They are well loved and taken care of 24 hours a day. And my daughter adopted her soul mate from Wagmor! She was set to be euthanized at a local shelter and Wagmor stepped in at the last minute to save her! read more

I've adopted 2 dogs (PELICAN & GRIZZLY) from the wagmor and each one is perfect. My first one Pelican was a senior dog with trust and liver issues which they were very transparent about. He didn't have much time left so I wanted to make sure he got to see more of the world and be treated like a king which he did and was. My 2nd dog Grizzly was taken in by wagmor after a wonderful sponsor paid for his medical surgery (he needed FOH surery) then went to a devoted foster who helped him recover. I will forever be grateful to the wonderful team that brought Pelican and Grizzly to me they are treasures and if I could I would adopt all those "oldies" they have in their front desk. read more

We just adopted 2 new fur babies from Wagmor and couldn't be happier with the process and our new puppies. Elli & Izzy were born almost a week apart and we drove from the Seattle area to pick them up. Melissa was amazing at keeping us updated on their arrivals and readiness to be picked up. The pick up process ran fairly smoothly, there are others picking up and checking out adoptable dogs when we were there, and the staff were great at keeping everything moving along, and they were kind and caring with all the dogs & people. We highly recommend Wagmor, even if you don't live in the LA area. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Wagmor, they helped us find the best addition to our family, Indy! Even after he came home they were there to answer all of our questions about having a new puppy! read more

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Went in just to "look". I came out with a blessing named Bentley. I found the sweetest the soul wrapped in fur. Melissa made the experience even more pleasant. Both ladies were extremely sweet and nice and made the process painless and special. Thank you both. I promise to bring him around to visit! read more

I just adopted my first puppy, I met the owner, she's really involved with all the puppies, thank you guys for EVERYTHING!! I am love with my baby read more

Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue - My baby!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Studio City, California

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This adoption center is fantastic! We just adopted a little one from them and the process was easy ans great. A few days prior we got scammed by a "breeder" on Instagram and was a little hesitant to deal with someone else but Melissa at Wagmor Pets put my fears to rest and just made feel totally comfortable. The staff is great, they provide the first vet visit and shots and coupons to help you get started on the right track. Just a very caring place! Highly recommend this center!!! read more

YOU WILL NOT GET REIMBURSED FOR YOUR SPAY/NEUTERING EVEN THOUGH THEY PROMISE YOU. When you adopt your adorable little baby, at the high price of $1500, they will try to cushion it by telling you that they will reimburse you for the spay/neutering of your baby if you go to their specific clinic. I have been hounding them for my refund since OCTOBER. But, excuse after excuse and nothing. PLEASE REFUND ME. This "adoption" is already over the legal amount. Also, this is a clear violation of the pet adoption contract where you state you will refund for the spay/neutering process. read more

I've followed Wagmor for a few years on IG, watched them grow their love and care for so many dogs & praise their successful efforts toward finding forever loving homes for all their rescues. Their application to adopt is long & thoughtful, followed by FaceTime interviews with three of their employees followed by video interaction with the puppy we were interested in adopting & observation of the pup's environment at the rescue. They were promptly responsive to any questions we had before, during and after we adopted our puppy from them. The fosters they work with are too notch! By the way our puppy seemed so well adjusted, secure & healthy (especially for being a 1.5 lb runt when weighed at 6.5 weeks) it was obvious to us that our pup's fosters were excellent puppy parents to the dogs during the couple of weeks they cared for and loved them. If you're interested in adopting from Wagmor, you won't regret it! If not adopting, it's a great organization to donate funds toward the care of so many abandoned o read more

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Got my baby angel, Mookie, from Wagmore 4 months ago. When I first got there to pick her up the place seemed lovely and the two employees helping me with her were great. She's been the best dog ever. read more

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My daughter found an abandoned puppy and reached out to Wagmor and Melissa got right back to her and found a foster and now a wonderful family for him. She posted so many stories and posts to get him adopted to the right family and we couldn't be happier and more thankful for all the love they show at Wagmor! read more

I went to adopt a puppy. All come straight from puppy mill being shipped in trucks so always adopting from picture, can be yours in 1-2 weeks etc. Has every single dog yoy need as she can get / auction from puppy mill. Costs $1300 to her charity plus $500 to her personal Venmo. For about that price, you can get a puppy from a breeder that you know is healthy, fairly treated and you can refuse to put money in supporting fake "rescue" and "non-profit" Wagmo and stop funding puppy mills. If you see the dogs Melissa "rescues", store is full of storefront real rescues - 10-20 - who do not get adopted often. But then see postings, she sells for $1800 per pop 20-30 "rescues" per week, all the cutest puppies of poodle varieties, cavaliers, and the likes small cute dogs somehow always get rescued by Wagmo.. Melissa knows what sells and how to sell it. You need smarts to drive a Bentley, have a big house and kids in private school. Vote "no" to puppy mills, fake rescues and fake nonprofits. Find a rescue elsewhere or get a puppy from a reputable breeder read more

Words simply cannot express how thrilled I am with the puppy that I got from Wagmor . He is the sweetest, most loving boy. Melissa has been amazing with communication. I did read the reviews and I understand that it is quite a high fee for a rescue puppy, but nobody is forcing you to adopt from them. Thank you Melissa. I am so in love with this puppy. read more

Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue - Reggie formerly known as Cider - Pet Groomers Near Me - Studio City, California

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She was sick when you gave her to me you said she was checked by a vet, even on the chat you said the same thing. From the time I signed paper work I had the puppy within 48 hrs and when I went to get her I didn't even sign the final paper work you hand me the dog which she was covered in urine and stunk so bad. You rushed me out. Wagmor told me the puppy was from a puppy mill shut down. The Puppy Mill was never shut down it's still open. The puppy which I thought I was rescuing with an $800 adoption fee was in fact listed on the breeders website for sale for only $150. We can keep on going back and forth and I can post all the text on here for proof And urgent care records. I have no need to bash anyone I am simply stating facts. I have 3 rescues none of them ever came to me sick or dirty. read more

We adopted the best puppy I have ever had. He is so sweet and smart, and was clearly loved at Wagmore. I can't thank Melissa, Christine, and the staff at for all their support. The communication was on point and they were always quick to respond with any questions...I am so happy I came across Wagmore on Instagram. I highly recommend them and their beautiful pups. read more

Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue - Arlo formally known at Easton. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Studio City, California

Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue, and Melissa in particular, could not have been more accomodating, helpful, patient and kind. My mom, who just recently lost her husband of many, many years went in looking for a pup that she could pour all of her love and care into. MElissa helped facilitate that with Floof, the toy poodle, and it was a match made in heaven. Thank you Wagmor and Melissa. Our whole family is so appreciative! read more

My pup adoption process through Wagmor was great! No, the adoption fee was not $3k as other rumors say. It was actually more affordable than other rescues ask for! This rescue really does rescue their pups! I'm beyond happy with my Shiba, and Shnautzer mix girls. Wagmor got them shots, and cleaned up upon rescuing them. Goodie bags, and food for the dogs were provided upon adoption. Melissa was super sweet, and let us go into the different rooms with the different pups, to ensure we had the opportunity to make the best picks for ouourselves. read more

HUGE thank you to Melissa, Sylvia, and the rest of the crew at Wagmor. I am sitting here with beautiful Fiddle 12.5yrs old and Jerry around 7-8 years old. Both rescued by Wagmor. This is the 4th senior dog I got from Wagmor which I have adopted 2 senior dogs. When it comes to Melissa, I again have to say she is always there to support and help in every way she possibly can. There are some people that criticize Wagmor with nonsense with false claims, and I would say to them or anyone else if you really look into what Wagmor are doing you will know the truth. read more

Adopted our dog Freddie nearly a year ago from wagmor. We had nothing but a positive experience with wagmor and we are lucky to have an absolutely amazing dog. She turns one years old today and my family and I couldn't be happier! Thank you for completing our family! read more

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We've adopted from wagmor, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we reached out, the team made us feel supported and cared for. You can tell this rescue is run by people who truly love animals, they know each dog's personality, background, and what kind of home would suit them best. read more