I took my kids down to Stanislaus animal services a while after there Mom passed away and my son's…read moreand I looked around and we saw this little female partly calico cat. She was about a year old and as we were looking for a little kitten Iwas not to sure about getting a 1 year old cat but my boys just fell in love with her in the little room they have there at this place where u can hold the animals and see what kind of temperament they have but like I said my boys just fell in love with her and I pretty much did as well. So we paid the $60 and we took her home and we kept her in our house for about a month and we didn't let her out because I herd your saposed to leave the cats inside your house for at least two weeks so they don't just run away and don't come back if u don't. So we over did it but once we let her out the whole neighborhood fell in love w her man. We live just 3 houses down from a school and when the school let's ou and before school when all the kids get dropped off all the kids would pet her and just love on her. I'm not even kidding everyone fell in love with our cat Bimo. Anyways, the problem with her was she would try to sneak into my car if I had the door open before I left and she try to get into everyone's car who was outside. All the kids who were getting out of schools cars the UPS drivers trucks, I mean everyone. So I'm am so worried someone else will fall in love w her and take her. She's chipped and has all her shots and is fixed because all the cats down there are. So there's no worries there but I'm just soon scared she's going to get taken. Otherwise it's pretty hilarious but we are all verry happy w her. She's the best. No kidding. Thanks Stnislaus Animal Services. I'd leave a picture of her here for the review but I don't know exactly where she is right now. She's outside chatting around right now. She always comes home for the night at dinner time though. So I'm not too too worried that someone's taken her. NOT YET THAT IS. HA HA

06/26/26 - Posting my review here since they had it removed from their Google reviews. I…read moreunfortunately had to surrender him to OAS, but the vets at my job, OAS, & several local rescues that I had reached out to had all said that SASA should've took him back irregardless of what county I reside in, & that it seemed they just withheld information to push him out the shelter & once he was out, they didn't want to take him back. 04/28/26 - I recently adopted a 10 month old puppy from this shelter 3 days ago. Before I went through with the adoption, I asked handlers/volunteers if the dog was reactive at all & if he was tested with other dogs. I was told no he's not reactive, & to do slow introductions due to him being a Cane Corso. Two different people also told me that he was brought back once already because the foster (foster through their shelter) had a cat in the home and was worried that he would harm the cat because he was showing interest in it. I wasn't told/provided any behavior/temperament notes from his time with the foster, which I'm under the assumption that he was there for two months (his records they provided to me are dated 2/10 & 4/21. Receptionist also told me that's he's been there under their care for a long time). If the foster had him for two months, or any longer than the 3 days I've had him, they'd have seen the same reactivity I have. He's sweet to me, & very goofy, but outside of my home he is reactive to every person & dog that he sees. They could be 30 feet away on the other side of the street, & he will start barking & lunging. He has spent supervised time with my younger siblings (ages 1-17) on both Saturday & Sunday, & was content with being around them; licking them, playing with them, following them around etc. Yesterday, he started lunging & barking at them. I have gotten him low stress medications that unfortunately don't help with his reactivity. I attempted to surrender him back to SASA since I just adopted him from there & the staff are familiar with him, but I was told that since I am not under their jurisdiction I would have to surrender him to Oakland. The receptionist who facilitated the adoption failed to inform me of this information. I cannot keep him around my family due to his reactivity, have a hard time taking him out on walks, but since I am not a resident of Stanislaus County, I cannot bring back a dog that they're familiar with & adopted out, & am instead faced with surrendering him to OAS where he'll be deemed aggressive & euthanized. The lack of communicating pertinent information regarding the animals under their care & their policies is highly concerning.

I had a wonderful experience adopting from Santa Clara Animal Shelter. The staff were incredibly…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process. The adoption process was quick, smooth, and easy to navigate, which made bringing home my new pup stress-free. I also appreciated that the adoption included spay services and vaccinations, showing how much the shelter cares about the health and well-being of their animals. Most importantly, I absolutely love my adopted pup! She has already brought so much joy into my life. Thank you to everyone at Santa Clara Animal Shelter for helping us find each other. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a pet.

We adopted Mona from this shelter mid June and she had been a joy to have in our house, the girl is…read moreenergetic and friendly, and puppy classes are discounted as we got her from the pound at HSSV. A few things to note: - The dogs do play rough / have really bathroom manners after adoption, thus you have to do a bit of training to coax it out. It took us two months but it has been otherwise good. Australian Shepards / Border Collies (we are getting an embark test but she looks like both), are suppose to be neutered 2 years in because they'll develop weak joints, but she was neutered at what they say is 4months, we believe she is a lot older than 4months when we got her tho.

Had to put my dog to sleep. Fill out form online, they follow up with emails. Setup appointment…read moredate and time, they send detailed instructions on where to drive in and park and call in. Staff very friendly and kind. The room is separate from the rest of the building and very clean and nice. Staff will explain all the steps. I've had two dogs brought to hssv for end of life services before and it was also very good for such hard times. I waited too long once and another dog passed away over night, don't wait too long to let your loved one go.

I had to cremate our arowana that had died back in April. I didn't know where to start as it was…read morea weekend and most Animal clinics were closed. Sally and Sophie, who were working at the Humane Society at the time were really helpful and assisted me through the process. Thank you so much!

We adopted our now 2 year old poodle mix, Jett (previously named Loki) from Pets & Pals in mid…read moreNovember. When we first arrived there, we noticed how peaceful the place was - none of the incessant barking that you encounter at the local shelter. Their grounds were well maintained. We were told the dogs are let out to run in the yard for 3 hours a day. Their website has a bio on each pet so you can read a background info on each one. Obviously when it's an owner surrender they have more information on the pet, less so if the pet was a stray. But even then, they observe them while at the shelter to give you an idea what to expect. Their system makes it easy to adopt. I recommend sending an application in to get approved first. Once you've been approved, just call to make an appointment to see a dog or cat that you would like to meet. They will hold the dog or cat for you until your appointment. This is different from local city shelters where you might see a dog or cat listed online but it might be gone by the time you get there. Their adoption fee ($350) is fair as my dog was already microchipped and his shots were updated, except for rabies. I was a bit surprised that he was released without updating his rabies. All in all, I would recommend PetsNPals to anyone looking to adopt. They definitely care about the pets and try to make their shelter stay as pleasant as possible. Please adopt, don't shop for a pet.

I have been a promotional supporter of Pets & Pals for nearly 10 years and appreciate their efforts…read moreto find homes for every pet they take in. These folks care about the kiddos they have in the program and do everything they can to match them up with new owners and homes! You can check my monthly ads featured in the Manteca Bulletin, log onto their website for all their pets, fill out adoption applications and call them for appointments to meet your favorite pet candidate! It's a great system, and I'm pleased to support their efforts! -Dave Winegarden, Realtor - Grupe Real Estate

if you try to get in touch with Harvest Home it's a joke. I have about 10 winter blankets the…read moreanimals could have used for warmth but the human factor is too busy. I get so frustrated with so called animal sanctuaries claiming "We're here for the animals."

I am always amazed by the amount of compassion that can be found at an animal sanctuary, and…read moreHarvest Home is no exception. The staff here does a fantastic job of taking care of countless animals, many of which were abused or neglected. Ethel the pig is a particular favorite of mine, as she is a former test subject from a research lab and still manages to adore human contact. They offer tours that are children friendly, and work very hard to adopt out many of the animals to good homes. I look forward to future volunteer projects here, because they deserve support. Keep up the great work Harvest Home!!

Today we had the pleasure of experiencing A Doggy Day Out…read more This experience is offered Monday - Saturday from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Must be 18 years or older to participate. We were able to pick Margo (female, 9 month old husky) from a list of available dogs. The dogs on the list have been behavior tested and are ready to go. The application process to take her out took about 15 minutes. But perhaps that was because all my littles were asking a million questions. They were so excited for this opportunity. The staff was friendly and approachable. They had great communication with my children and myself. Expectations were clear in the packet and we were kindly reminded to return her back by 5:00 pm. Margo was truly a joy. She walks great on a leash. Does well with children ages 3,5,6,7,9, and 11 as well as dogs: Martha (Biewer terrier) and Bruno (Cavapoo). She loves pup cups and good long walks. We really hope today will help her get adopted. She would be a great addition to any family. Upon return, she did a great job exiting the suburban. We purchased a bone for her as well as a toy. Receiving went great. My kids continued to ask a million questions and all of which were answered and encouraged by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They even took a picture for us to remember our special day. We are already excited to do another Doggy Day Out. Without hesitation I strongly encourage others to experience this joy and make all the difference in these pups lives. What if your day out gets these sweet babies a new home, not only saving a life but bringing endless joy to someone else's! Thank you City of Turlock Animal Control for the Paws-itively great first forever moment/ experience.

I visited this place several times and adopted a little doggy from them (around July/Aug 2024). I…read morealso had to call several times with questions. I had good experiences with all the people I interacted with who worked there and with the animal control officer that I chatted with a lot while my dog was getting her included rabies shot. I also have VERY good experiences with animal control regarding me helping a goose I thought was injured, but it turned out that it was bird flu, sadly. I'm shocked by all the bad reviews here... I do notice that many of the bad reviews involve cats. The shelter really isn't able to help much with cats. I blame THE GENERAL PUBLIC for the cat issue. In 2025 there's no excuse for having your cat roaming around outdoors murdering all the birds and risking being hit by a car, etc. Trap-neuter-release programs are ineffective when there are so, so many cats that there are always plenty that will breed. What I CAN say about this shelter and cats is that they accepted a kitten from me (that I found in a park) even though they normally do not, because it was too young to survive on its own. Shelters are never going to be happy, pleasant places, and that's entirely humans' fault. It's disgusting how many people want to breed their dogs when so many are desperate for a home. I think the shelter's doing the best it can, but it's a losing battle, sadly.

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.

Can't believe we got the cuddliest lap kitties here! My other cat is a cat distribution backyard…read morecat and we could not desensitize her in time. We came here last minute on a Friday and wasn't able to see any cats as they're closing. Dont go unless you have 2-3 hours before the closing time. The next day we wanted to see 2 kittens but they couldn't locate one of them and they also happened to be part of a bonded pair so we assume maybe they were adopted. We knew we wanted 2, so we asked to see 2 more kittens, and they allegedly gave my partner some attitude but let us see them. We got one free vet visit and went to VCA already, easy and great staff. They were 10 and 13 weeks at adoption, and are quickly growing and such a blessing. No fleas or ticks, both spayed and the older one with rabies shot, both began to do their other vaccine series as well.