julian F.

Today me and my sister decided to call the pet services on our little kitty that we took care of. It turns out that they had to euthanize because it did not have a mother they said mine sister is currently crying and am just thinking it's Adoption center for animals are they really that lazy to take care of the animals that people have brought in to go to better homes and not be euthanized if u want to bring your pets here or pets u found I think u guys should go the other way I don't think u guys should bring your guys pets here if u guys want them to go to a better home thank and good bye cheese burger u did not deserve be euthanized

Mark

I have no clue as to how their adoption process is but their receptionist are terrible with me having been hung up on multiple times, they say they will take note and send this over to their field service staff but there is no response or action taken for months and still ongoing, they take a long time to act which I can understand since it could be short staffed but they lack effective priorities since I have called in for a dog that was left abandoned in the morning and was not picked up until two days later but by that time it was already dead and in the process of decay. If you need help with a neighbor that keeps their dogs outside nearly the whole day barking and crying than don’t bother with animal control since they won’t act to help you with or without video proof of the dog barking as they don’t bother to show up anymore after they go one time for just 10 minutes. They lack professionalism, Efficiency, Responsibility, and overall their performance is lacking in just following through with what they say.

Mona S.

There are too many animals but they take care of each and every one! If you have room in your heart and your home, come see some of the wonderful animals just waiting to be adopted! You won't regret it!!
And people... PLEASE spay and neuter your animals!

Ivett O.

Always claim online they are over capacity yet traveled over FIFTY miles to my neighborhood and took our girl all the way to their shelter in salinas simply because she was lounging outside of our gate when it could’ve been as easy as asking any of us who were home if she belonged to us in that moment and provided proof before taking her. In the end we had to pay over $300 just to get her back when she was only in the shelter for 2 days. I used to respect shelters and what they do but it’s just a bunch of cash grab ploys.

B M.

Just want to remind people that if you adopt from this shelter - you will be charged for licensing fees EVERY YEAR while your dog is in Salinas. This was not explained to me and I thought it was a one time fee. No - you will get billed every year until you move out of Salinas!

They say it’s to support reunions if your dog gets lost - but I already have a microchip. Also - they say it’s to support the shelter but I recently learned how much they euthanize the animals. Not too happy that my fees will be going to euthanize kittens :(.

Finally there should be waivers for the fees - it should be considered a donation. Cat owners don’t have to pay the fees - just dog adoptions!

Tori

We adopted Java here late sep 2022! She gets along with my dog and they love playing with each other so much! We love her so much !!

SILVIA

The lady at the front desk was very friendly, patient, helpful, and informative. I learned that not all stray animals could be brought here. Definitely call first before thinking you can drop off a cat or dog.

Carla B.

Many thanks to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services staff who took care of my border collie when he came in with over 20 other dogs, neglected and needing to gain weight. <3