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Comments (199)
This experience is the best customer service experience I have ever had. They were so kind and helpful. I got my rabbit waffles there and could not have been more helpful. The catstaff went above and beyond to my questions, my concerns. I could tell they treat their animals with lots of love! They made me feel welcome and I deeply enjoyed my stay here. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to add a member to the family.
I used to work here. The shelter is now a husk of its great former self. Just walking in I can tell the current admin doesn’t care about animals and finding them homes. Zero effort. Too many empty kennels. No staff.When I was here the admin was passionate about helping pets find new homes. We always had a ton of dogs and cats and would take them in from over loaded high kill shelter’s. We had events frequently on weekends and the place was always packed with potential adopters, volunteers, and employees. The staff was awesome.Now they are all gone and the place is a ghost town. It’s really sad because it’s a ton of wasted space and a really nice park like atmosphere. Whoever the current head admin is here should resign and go be a bum somewhere else that doesn’t hurt the animals of Southern California.
I knew the minute I saw six year-old Butterscotch’s button nose greet me that she was meant to be my special baby. The superb staff and facility provided a thorough briefing of her needs to ensure a seemless transition. What a blessing she has been. She sleeps under the covers, and during daylight sleeps on my lap. She never leaves my side. I will be forever grateful to the Irvine Center for their state-of-the-art facility, expert staff, and loving care to provide forever companions such as Butterscotch to people like me.
It is one of the best shelters I have ever been to! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Their pets are beautiful and well behaved! ADOPT!
This is a very bright, colorful, and happy place with a good menu. Beer selection is wonderful with plenty of IPAs
Not many pets (Dogs) to visit. Only 20 Total and mostly large, a few Medium. We wanted a small adult Doggie. Only 1 small dog and was it wasnt available to touch or Pet. We could only see her in her cage with a note saying the dog was not available due to medical issues and was scheduled for a Dr. Appt the next day. Sad Day for us.
One of the nicest Shelters you will ever visit. Plenty of grassy-space to play with your potential dog or pup. Did I see a chicken or two roamin around? Clean, Odor-Free rooms to get acquainted with cats or kittens. The cat-cages are Massive compared to other Shelters. Theres a great set of rabbit-hutches too. You can tell all of these animals are loved and cared for. And you can buy some Critter Supplies at the Office. The whole place is full of good vibes, lots of volunteers and staff to help you. When youre there its not sad...its hopeful!
Clean shelter. So happy that it has permitted animal viewing again without appointments even if for several hours daily.
We came to the Irvine shelter after we had lost one of our little guys. They were very kind, efficient and very well equipped all things considered. They have nice facilities and a great staff thats determined to find the right match for you. One thing I appreciated was the survey they ask you to fill out and they have a good understanding of each of their residents nature and needs. We adopted a shy little guy who isnt very good with people but really seemed to like us. Were giving him lots of love and patience but he really is a special addition to our family. Thank you to the staff and I hope they continue doing great work!
Very clean rooms staff was excellent very helpful the stay was good would come back in the future
Great place to adopt cats, kittens, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs!
Very clean and well organized place. There were not a lot of dogs which was great to see but the ones there were very adorable. There were a lot of cats and rabbits and had a lot space. The place is beautiful and has different areas for you to get to know your dog a little better. Definitely recommend if your looking to adopt.
The best place to adopt a rescue pet. They have good sized areas for dogs and cats, plus dedicated visit rooms for cats and outside areas for dogs. They also have rabbits available for adoption. In COVID-19 times, appointments and masks are required. Appointments allow 15 minutes of alone time with potential pets and a max of 2 animals per visit.
We recently adopted Gator an 8 month old french/american bulldog from here and it was one of the best decisions i have ever made the staff is so friendly and helpful and you can tell they really care about their animals. Thank you guys so much we are trying to send pics but we don’t know where to send them!
This is an amazing shelter. They take great care of the pets until they get their forever homes. The staff is warm and friendly. My family adopted 2 kittens that were fostered by their employer, Paige, and theyre are just the most perfect additions to our family. I recommend them every time!
I was looking for a rabbit and the people were very knowledgeable and kind. The rabbits were very well taken care of and very calm and happy. They were kept away from the dog area and near the cats instead, so they werent terrified and half deaf. Also, they had indoor and outdoor cages for the rabbits and also the cats! I didnt look at the dogs. The cats and bunnies all have plenty of space, comfort, and information to read about them. Highly recommend this wonderful shelter!
Went to meet a sweet pup that we had seen on petfinder that we thought might be a good addition to our family. Though the pup wasnt quite what we were actually looking for, the facility itself proved to be amazing. The kennels (for cats, dogs and rabbits mind you) were clean and well kept without much odor or mess. The animals were calm and appeared well cared for. The facility was very well staffed with people who had knowledgeable answers and quick smiles. There were many grassy areas, some safely fenced, with benches where you could take a perspective pet for a visit outside his or her kennel and really interact. When our puppy wasnt the match wed hoped, the staff went about collecting all pertinent information to see if there were perhaps any possible matches that did exist within the kennel at that time. The actual adoption paperwork was pertinent yet short, simple and to the point. Though we left without a dog, we left with smiles on our faces saying wow what great people, what a great place!
The staff is great. Warning if you are an animal lover this place can tug at your heart strings because you want to save everyone that is there. There are plenty of furry folks looking for forever homes. If you take your kids be prepared to go home with another passenger.
I would rate this place 0 stars if I could! I adopted a beautiful and fantastic Husky here. The dog was wonderful! Very well behaved around kids, adults and other dogs. This was the sweetest dog in the world. It broke my heart but I had to take him back eventually because of some life changes. I had been checking the website for 3 weeks and he still wasnt up. Finally I called and found out they KILLED HIM. Less than 3 weeks after I turned him in. Great shelter to adopt from. BUT DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR ANIMALS HERE IF YOU WANT THEM TO FIND A NEW HOME!
My family and I visit the Irvine Animal Care Center often as we journey to find our furry family member. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They truly care for their animals and are very helpful and diligent in finding the right home for each animal. The facility is always clean and well maintained.
I adopted my first dog here, and she was a wonderful addition to our family. She came potty-trained, and maybe a little scared. She quickly adjusted to life in our family, and is very nice to kids, as well as protective. She loves me with all of her heart and I do too. I cant simply imagine what her previous life was like,but Im willing to make the rest of her life as beautiful as I can. Also, staff were friendly and helped us out a lot. They have really big hearts and I hope all of the poor animals here find loving forever homes.
I had the most amazing experience here. The staff is patient, loving and always willing to help. We have adopted 2 puppys from here. I couldnt be more happier with them and my puppy too.
They have a great staff of handlers and vets who take great care of their animals.Char was enthusiastic and knowledgeable when she showed us Trudy, a 2 yr old St. Bernard, and Lyle, a 2 yr old German Shepherd mix. We adored them both and would have adopted them on the spot.Unfortunately, they have a very strict policy of meeting all the adults / pets in the house hold. My house mates work and go to school so their schedules didnt work with the centers business hours. Even when I offered to bring their dog for the introduction, Melody told me that all the adults had to find time without exception.In the end, I had to adopt from a different shelter.
Very clean & pet friendly. The places for the animals are roomy & well stocked w/toys, food, etc. We adopted our last kitty from here 16yrs ago.
This place is awesome. They do a great job rescuing and taking care of animals. We Foster animals through them and it has been a great experience. They take care of all the expenses and we just keep the animals at home until they are ready to be adopted. Please help support them.
This animal care center is wonderful. You can tell the animals are really cared for. Theres a large yard both front and back for the dogs to be walked in. The kitty cages are large and theres a community room with cat trees and toys. There are large rooms so you can get to know your kitty before you adopt one. Supplies such as cat trees, dog and cat toys, and beds can be purchased in the main office and the money goes back into the center. Please consider making those purchases at this center... they do a really great job.
Ive gotten a couple of dogs from here. The staff is awesome. We always donate extra dog food etc. I love that they are a no kill shelter. If youre looking for a new little family member, check these guys out before you go to a pet store. Chances are they will have what or who youre looking for.
I stopped by to drop off some donations and what an amazing facility - personable and gracious staff, just people with good hearts! Easy to make donations, including blankets, towels, and sheets, and you can also make monetary donations to sponsor one of the very well maintained holding areas for each pet waiting to find a home. They had the cutest and sweetest dogs, cats, and rabbits available to adopt, I wish I could have taken them all home. I will be coming here to find my next rescue, and most definitely will support their organization in the future.
Great staff with well maintained facilities. Kennels were clean and animals there (dogs, cats and rabbits) looked to be in good conditions. I saw how the staff there walked and spent time with each and every dog there. Hope all the animals there could find right families to spend theirblife with.
The only thing I dont like about the shelter is that you can put a dog on hold till whatever day. The reason I say this is because I was ready to adopt a dog and a guy put him on hold even though I had everything I needed to adopt him, he could have gone home to a family the same day rather than stay inside the shelter for someone else for another 2 days. But aside from that the dogs seem happy and get enough play time during visitation for someone.
This was my first visit to the Irvine Animal Care Center! The facility is very well maintained and the animals appeared well-cared-for and nourished. Im definitely going back either to adopt or foster a kitten! Also, although you cant take them out of their cages, just fill out a survey and then you can play with them in a specially designated area :-)
I had a horrible person agree to watch my kitten while i was going to be gone overnight along with everything i own as ive just left a bad living situation with my 5 year old and our pet Kola we got 7 months ago just a week after it was born and abandoned by its stray mama cat.Long story short.. that was over a week ago and the only thing of mine i was able to locate was my kitten (i was convinced she may have been hurt or even worse- killed by this man). Having no car, being in between homes with my daughter with no clothes or any ID or even kitten toys tl prove shes mine or i am who i say i am) it took me 4 days just to get to this shelter (which was closed the tuesday i tried to make it and did so to find it closed) All that was going on and i come to identify my baby girl kitten and then i am told of the fees. I immediately break into tears. I am told theyll drop every single fee except the $55 boarding fee- a hefty and significant cut in cost... unfortunately i was at the end of my resources. The place was only open another hour. I let them know why i was in hysterics (considering the next day shed be placed for adoption and that would cost more than i could afford).Given my luck with everything else these past 4 days prior i was really gonna hit a mental breakdown if i walked out to the car my child was waiting in for our baby to come back in without her. They tried to seem sympathetic but i couldnt say i felt it was real. It was sympathy but not the level of empathy i felt was needed for them to help me out. 20 mins from start of this to the moment a staff member walked out and said theyd lost the carrier my kitten arrived in but theyll give us one and said how sorry they were as if i had right to raise Hell over the carrier - it was so odd to me. But then came the part i didnt see coming-- their supervisor approved a special circumstance release of my pet to me due to her ending up there under unusual pretenses (the guy i trusted with my property and kitten physically brought her to them name and all and dropped her off as a stray)!!!! They released my kitten to me and i have no idea how to thank the staff here for allowing me the time to speak and for listening to me not shining me on for the next person in there that had money to give them. My babygirl got her kitten back and i have found us all a home since this happened on thursday. They were kind they were patient. They are wonderful and professional. I highly recommend this place. For adoptions for rescues for safe pet drops.Thank you again to the staff here- because of you my home is a happy and full home. And no member has been left behind after the tragedy that led me to your business.
I love how 40% of the cages are being used. The animals usually find a new home pretty quick 😊.
Very friendly/knowledgeable staff. Went over the adoption procedure thoroughly and carefully to make sure we got an animal that was suitable for our work/home life. All pets are up to date with vaccinations/sterilization, very clean, happy environment for the animals!
Only had 8 dogs n girl we saw, by 4 pm was all outa hospitality. Close at 5 pm. Little help save grunting couple words in passing. N I had cute little 8 yr old boy with/damn. Only other staff we found avoided eye contact, guess we might ask questions?Not so great experience.Giving them 4* only because weve had good times in past here/successfully adopted 3 cats here over last 14 years.
My first animal shelter experience. Very clean and modern facility, animals seem happy and well kept, and staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They actually dont have many dogs for adoption, but I suppose thats a good thing, right?
If I were you I would never go to this place the employees are rude and insensitive. We had to relinquish our dog and instead of just taking the dog they told my son she was just going to be put down. It was hard enough to just relinquish her let alone be told they were just going to put her down.
Really nice people, great facility, good adoption fees. However I adopted a cat there that had advanced kidney disease and it was not disclosed to me at the time. I was told by the center that my pet only had crystals in the urine and just needed a special food. 5 months later, after my cat became gravely ill, I took him to my vet that looked over the blood test results the care centers had given me. My vet told me it showed in the records how sick my cat already was. My vet was shocked I hadnt been informed. After weeks of fluids, syringe feeding and over $1500 in vet bills I had to put him to sleep at the age of 14. My vet told me that my cat could have lived a much longer life had his condition been treated correctly to begin with. It was horribly sad. I wouldnt adopt a senior pet from them again.
They make you fill out an application before you see the dog, which is fine, however they then use that application to direct you to a dog THEY think is best for you. We saw a dog we liked, we filled out an application, and then they did about everything they could to discourage us from spending time with that dog, even directing us to other dogs. We are a loving family and we should be able to chose the dog we think fits in our family.
All the animals were well taken care of. And they gave me plenty of time to hang out with my new guinea pig. Its one of the best care centers Ive been to!
Amazing facility and I love how big it is. The staff is very friendly and as far as shelters go this one is nice. They take good care of the animals and seem to really care. I always enjoy going down here
This place is fantastic. Very clean and well run. We have got all our pets from here. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Animals are all well taken care of
You really need to start holding animals so people driving from 2 hours away dont waste a trip. We told you we were driving there to pick up an animal and please call us if its no longer available (thats the only option since youre unable to hold it) and we arrived to see someone completing the paperwork, which probably took at least 15-20 minutes. Why didnt you call? Why didnt you tell us there was other interest yesterday when we called? the customer who ended up getting the animal said he had been talking to you about it since yesterday. bizarre way to operate.
Adopted my baby girl Coral here. All the dogs and animals are well taken care of. Staff is really organized and caring towards the animals. The animals have the best possible shelter life here.
The Volunteers and Staff need lessons in customer service and public service. They are less than honest when describing the dog breeds classing many as Labs when they are clearly Pits. I went with a friend of mine who wanted to adopt a dog for mobility service work and was assured the dog was small dog friendly. Even taking days to integrate with her service Chihuahua the dog adopted from the IACC was very aggressive towards it and clear had a high prey drive. When she returned the dog was treated in such a demeaning manner by the 20-something staff in the office to the point my friend left in tears,
I wish I could give zero stars...I am shocked at the experience I just had today at this shelter. So many sweet senior kitties that need homes and the individuals who work here are so rude, judgmental and condescending that the animals are unable to find homes. I understand finding the best adoptee is crucial but these older cats would probably prefer living in a loving home rather than a shelter cage.The small blonde woman with the baseball cap who worked in the front office was one of the nastiest individuals I have spoken to in Orange County and I cannot believe she works to care for animals or anything at all. Sad.
We adopted our 2 wonderful cats from this shelter. They were very helpful and the shelter looks great. The website is also updated quite regularly with pets that are available.
This place is so beautiful and very well kept, you can tell the animals are gettikng great care here. Danielle helped to pick out the best cat for our household and the staff as a whole was very pleasant and helpful with any questions we had.
Excellent and clean veterinary.
Went to an adoption event. Workers would not let me walk out of the entrance gate to make a donation. Said I had to walk all the way around to the exit, since that gate was enter only. I understand rules, but this worker let a little authority go to his head.
Office staff is great. They take the best care of their dogs and are careful of who they adopt to. I have gotten both of my dogs there and am planning on going back soon to potentially adopt another!
Rude, uneducated manager that thinks she knows everything but couldnt answer any questions about the breed of dog I was wanting to adopt. Then we got denied adopting the dog because I have a 12 year old boy that fell in love with the 2 year old dog. They wouldnt even let us interact with the dog to see how he behaved. All because she was uneducated about that type of breed(cause the previous owner brought him back due to them already having a large dog and they would play rough sometimes, but has never bitten). Just a know it all lady that thinks she knows everything yet didnt even understand the breed. Yet I showed them pictures of my dogs, same breed that Ive raised and trained many times.
Debby was most helpful in helping to locate a shelter for an abandoned dog. She went above-and-beyond and invested a great deal of her personal time to save one tiny 12-year-old dog. These folks have tremendous love in their hearts.
Volenteerd here for a bit. Its an amazing program. And they take great care of the animals. Expect adoption fees to reflect.As well as the dogs, cats and rabbits the may have Guinea pigs, rats, mice, hampstrs, birds or repriles
This place has people and staff who genuinely care about the animals, and I am so glad that me and my family adopted such a great kitten from here. Already over a year ago and it feels like a month.
Very clean and well staffed with a group of people who love animals, we adopted are new cat from here. We love her and she loves us back.
Going here is always an experience, I did not see any farm animals this time. This center provides great care to animals before they find their furever homes. The volunteers are always friendly and have great information to share.
It was a wonderful experience. We could not adopt a an animal, however, all the staff members and the volunteers were very friendly. Best place to adopt a pet!
My daughter was getting a kitten (she has her own home) and I rode along; petless, the ladies asked me if I wanted an animal again.( Got others there who are now in pet heaven)....Bring me your best used cat and my new cat came in---and left with me. He was 4 and now 6 and I absolutely love him. Im tired of playing feather and this guy has my activity level and content to snooze and keep me company. Dont rule out the previously owned animals--they seem grateful and loving and no trouble because they have already learned the basics.Over 2 years, Im still grateful for that little 20lb. big boy cat!
Easy to see the great care the staff puts into the shelter and the animals. Good screening process, healthy animals, fantastic facilities. Would recommend!
I called the animal shelter because we had a mama duck and her ducklings in the community pool. I was looking for some direction as to getting them out since it is not their natural habitat and was concerned the ducklings were unable to get out of the pool. The female I spoke to said to leave them alone and they would be fine and the mother duck would take care of them. Well they werent fine, half of the ducklings drowned because they couldnt get out and whoever I spoke to was uneducated. My call should have been further directed to animal control. I am completely disappointed in the City of Irvine and their lack of knowledgeable individuals working at these facilities. I pay enough money in taxes as a homeowner to support these services. Completely preventable as animal control could have come out and relocated the duck and her ducklings.
They have a lot of different breeds here and take care about the dogs cats and everything else. Its clean and doesnt smell and I urge everyone to come here to adopt.
All the animals seem well cared for, clean and comfortable. Good place. But most of the dogs (80%) are either chuaua/mixes or putbull/mixes. Not many other varieties.
We had an amazing experience adopting our kitten! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you Irvine Animal Care Center!
Really disturbed how difficult they make it to adopt a pet, make sure if you want a pet you answer every question as if youre an obsessed pet person. Never in my life did I think it was possible to fail an animal test, Ive owned 10 pets in my life never had an issue. My children were with me and they were so rude. My kids left crying and couldnt understand.
My little girl kept asking for a unicorn, and we came here with high hopes. However she was turned back home disappointed due to this shelters appalling lack of unicorns. Luckily, the nice lady behind the counter, Carmela, showed us a cat with a cone attached to its head, and she couldnt even tell the difference! The cat unfortunately died a week later, due to a chronic neck pain, but Carmela has been kind enough to supply us with a new cat every week. Thank you, Carmela!
We adopted our furever friend from here and were impressed by the staff and location. Everyone truly cared about the animals and worked hard to make sure they find good homes
Weve had our dog Ozzie almost seven years. He found us at Irvine Shelter where he rescued me. Im not making light, he has saved my life.
The animals seem to be well taken care of. Clean kennels, attentive staff, clean exercise areas. Far better than other shelters I have seen.
The irvine shelter does a great job trying to find the best fit for your family. A much different experience and more pleasant experience compared other larger shelters in the region.
They follow all the rules to keep you safe from covic. Nice clean place for all the adorable dogs and cats.
This is a lovely facility, and its great that its a no-kill shelter! There is plenty of room for dogs to be walked around on grass, nice size holding cages that are shaded, and friendly staff!
Super nice facility, with great staff that is helpful in finding and matching you with the appropriate pets. They even have senior dog deals for seniors, got to love it!
Best place we been to to rescue a dog! The staff are very friendly and they respond to emails very quickly.
I highly recommend going here if you are considering getting a pet. There are always plenty of deserving animals needing a loving home at the shelter every day.
My new kitten is the cutest. They have a friendly and caring staff who all love animals. Great place to adopt a new pet.
Ive been to kill shelters in North La South La Carson and Downey and this is a no-kill shelter and is beautifully kept and impeccably clean. So nice that the City of Irvine really does it right
Wonderful facility where we adopted our dog. Cant possibly understand how such a good dog ended up in the shelter.
Very nice place. All the animals are very well taken care of. Very clean. All the volunteers we talked to were very helpful.
Officer Mandel arrived quickly and rescued a dove who flew into our very high ceiling, airy clubhouse. Thank you very much to Officer Mandel and Irvine Animal Dispatch for handling this issue so quickly and with a smile!
They updated their list constantly. All the animals receive warm treatment. All working staff are friendly. We visit this place quite often.
I got my rescue puppy Norman here. The staff was very nice.
Excellent shelter with excellent animals that need homes, the shelter is well taken care of and all the animals are well looked after and very clean kennels and conditions awesome shelter we need more like this one
A wonderful facility where we were lucky enough to adopt 2 dogs that still are loved in our home years later. Thanks for the service you do for the community.
I had to review so I could dispute some claims being made in other reviews; this is not a no kill shelter. I called and was informed of that. Just thought others would want to be aware!
I adopted one of the silliest, most gorgeous cats Ive ever known from here. She gives me so much joy and i am so happy to be her mom.
They are amazing, I went in wanting one thing the volunteer suggested a cat I would have never would have chosen and it worked out great really great. 😻
Had a great time here at their Home for the Holidays event. They hosted more than 40 shelters here and had some great food trucks too.
This is a wonderful shelter, the staff is kind, there are plenty of areas to meet, greet, and rescue animals.
Wonderful animal shelter and adoption center. The animals are well taken care of and the staff are all friendly and helpful.
I have adopted three amazing dogs from here. They are the sweetest and cutest boys ever.
Very friendly staff, I was in and out 10 minutes. Get your pet licensed in case your dog or cat ever gets lost, they will assist in getting you rejoined with your pet.
Weve adopted two dogs from here. Very nice facility.
The staff is so kind they treat the animals with care I would recommend to adopt at this place
Such a lovely place and the adoption fair was so interesting and fun! Such cute breeds and nice environment
We love our newly adopted 3rd chance doggie Freckles! Such a great place to adopt from!
They take great care of their animals! I got my rabbit there. I recommend Irvine animal shelter
Very clean environment to keep animals. And a friendly staff.
Great team and facility. They helped our family adopt a wonderful little kitten.
Great facility... Very helpful workers Great handmade items for your pets available
Nice staff, cute animals. Visit recommended!
We visit here once every few months, check up on the pups and bunnys. Always clean and friendly.
The animal shelter is empty. Which is good unless youre trying to adopt a dog, while every other shelter is overcrowded
Small selection of 🐕 dogs
Attended their annual Pet adoption event. This year it was held on second Sunday of December. I dont know if it was that but attendance was way down
Great New animal shelter over in Tustin. If you are looking to adopt a pet Great facility to look at.
Staff was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The animals all seem well taken care of.
Amazing staff! Clean grounds and kennels. Melody is so friendly & professional!
Love it
We adopted 2 dogs from this center. The staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful.
They have all kinds of Animals including cats Dogs and I think Rabbits for Adoption
I lost my dog. They found it right away. They are so nice to dogs and other pets. Good people.
Awesome people, great place to adopt a dog or cat. Also very knowledgeable.
Great people, great facility. Had a chance to explore during their annual adoption event.
Nice clean facility. The people were great and the prices are nice as well.
These people do everything they can to make sure the animals get adopted into a good home.
I adopted my Feenie March 2016 we love him, great place, nice people that care.
Staff wonderful. Shelter very nice facility.
Very friendly and helpful and they take good care of the animals in their care
I love this place, they take care of many animals that need a home
Clean and parklike. They do their best to get all animals adopted.
I wonder if that lady who is rude to everyone still works there? She must have really good job security if she does.
Beautiful shelter with plenty of pets that need adopting.
Great animal shelter! Staff is very polite.
Its always a pleasure to visit here and get a dog. They are clean and professional.
All animals in shelter are looked after deliberately.
I loved this place I used to volunteer there the staff are amazing and very friendly.
Very nice shelter with awesome employees and volunteers.
I have only been here during their home for the holidays event. Fun time!
Great place to support animals that need a fur-ever home.
Very clean and staff is very attentive to the animals.
First time going so it was fun
Really good facility. Wished others would have the same level of funding.
Facility is amazing and adequate for the animals waiting for a forever home.
This has got to be one of the cleanest shelters I have ever seen.
Great place to adopt a pet...very knowledgeable staff.
Loved it....so many sweet animals and cared for...waiting for a loving home
The staff was condensending to us. We ended up at of animal shelter.
Very nice place with a caring and attentive staff cannot recommend high enough worth an hour trip
Very helpful volunteers and staff. Well maintained facility.
I adopted my 2 cats here I happy with Stella & Cali
This facility is great and lots of volunteering/fostering opportunities
No place like it. Great people. Great animals
Friendly staff...my dog loves the board n care!
The best animal shelter I have been to.
A great experience adopting a pet from the Irvine Shelter!
They great people, and really care about the animals.
I love it my dog died and they gave me one that looked the same
All animals looked comfortable and well cared for!
Nice place, kept up, treat the animals well.
Plenty of knowledgeable staff to answer questions and process requests
The staff here are super friendly and know what theyre doing.
Big facility and quiet environment with third chance program.
Dropped off some cat food, toys and Girl Scout cookies for the staff.
Irvine animal shelter claims to be a no kill shelter. This is false.
Friendly and helpful staff. Easy to navigate facility.
I VE SEEN BETTER AND KEPT UP BETTER, LIKE PET CENTER IN ORANGE. CA
I love it!! Got my first dog there.
A beautiful place to find a new furry family member.
Beautiful grounds and friendly professional staff
Nice place needs more dogs
Help out and donate. This is a no kill shelter
Clean, seem to be caring, and very well laid out.
🐕There dont kill dogs,🐶
A great place to adopt a dog, cat or kitten.
Look at hours before you go there.
Positive aura and well kept
Super pet adoption event was fun
Its a beautiful expensive shelter.
Great staff and adoption experience
Great adoption event today
Clean and kind. Ask for their donation list
The people working there are doing it because they care.
Majority of the dogs they had were aggressive.
Clean, friendly, and full of potential residents.
All the pets appear to be well cared for
It was not acceptable, pens were filthy
Beautiful relaxing well taken care of
Great staff as they are very helpful.
This is a no-kill shelter
Staff are very professional and caring.
Great service. Please adopt
Quiet place. Not many dogs.
Take good care of the animals .
Had to return my dog, it’s sad.
One of the best Ive been to
Not much dogs here.
Got my forever pet here.
Very clean. Friendly staff
4.5 (199 comments)
Review №1
2022-06-20Experienced pet owners and we were treated like we had no idea what a pet even was. We were asked to make selections of pets we would like to meet and then refused to be allowed to even make our own decisions or meet with them. It feels great when love is decided for you and choice is perceivably removed.
Review №2
2022-07-20My family adopted a kitten from here. When we came home we noticed how much of a terrible shape he was in. He was sneezing, had diarrhea, fleas, tapeworms, so we took him to the vet. He was incredibly sick, we got him dewormed and he has medication to help with the fleas. The poor thing was obviously not treated well in the shelter for all of this to fester so much, and was probably not treated kindly as now he has separation anxiety. It has only been a few days he’s with us, and he can’t stand being alone. Honestly, this is quite sad. I feel so bad for the poor little guy. We’ll be taking him back to the vet in a week to see how his treatment is doing, but honestly shouldn’t the shelter have been aware of his condition? It’s quite obvious something was wrong. Only makes me think how the other animals are treated. I hope they treat them well, but how should I know?
Review №3
2019-08-18Great place. We just adopted a kitten. The staff are fantastic. The place is amazing. The animals are well taken care of and their interview process is good. I would highly recommend stopping by. If you can handle the responsibility, having an animal will definitely make you happier. Kudos to the staff here.
Review №4
2022-06-26Called for help with a skinny, starving, flea covered kitty I had found. My call was immediately met with straight out suspicion(???) that I had found a stray in the city of Irvine because rarely is there a “stray cat” in her words in Irvine??? I was so confused by this statement. Yes, maybe Irvine has a low stray turn in count but that by no way means there are none! She made this whole experience on the phone so unpleasant I found another rescue to help the poor kitty out. Her CONDESCENDING attitude makes it so difficult to try and help animals in need. Please find caring people to answer calls to direct people to obtain proper help for the animals found.
Review №5
2022-07-04Went to pick up my (indoor outdoor) cat today because someone found him and mistook him for a stray. i was a little pinched on time because of work but was essentially told thats my problem and figure something out. when i got there the staff straight up told me to give him up if i dont have time for him :)
Review №6
2021-08-03Great facility here in Irvine with kind workers and volunteers. I have adopted here previously and had an amazing new addition to the family. Always adopt first as these guys need forever homes. 🐶🙏🏼
Review №7
2018-05-02Staff is incredibly nice, is a non-kill shelter, you should adopt an animal hear. They have many toys you can buy after adopting an animal. They have a park and will let you play with the dogs, walk the dogs, and pet them. For cats they have a sitting area where you can pet and play with the cats. Got 2 cats and a dog here. Fantastic place!!!
Review №8
2022-03-05This facility makes you fill out adoption paperwork before you can even meet the cat in person or have any interaction. This alone made me leave to go elsewhere.. I need to be able to interact with the animal to see if its a fit before I jump the gun and fill out paperwork. Stupid process.
Review №9
2021-12-28I have adopted many dogs over the past 30 years here. Always helpful, and reasonable adoption fees. So glad they have helped our community all these years. Thanks for Happy, Tiger, Cindy, Chasey and now LUCY.
Review №10
2022-06-25They had my baby Peaches that ive been searching for. So Im truly blessed and grateful for them.