Address 3350 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone Number +13108365427
Description "PET PRIDE, founded in 1965, owns and operates a"NO KILL"and cage-free shelter for the lifetime care of homeless cats."
Website http://petpride.org/
Update (September 2024): Bacon (his shelter name is Rusty) is about 15 years old. He’s been with me for 7 years since adoption. He’s such a smart, adorable, sweet, playful cat. Last three are more recent pictures. Some people complained about intake fees. This shelter commit to taking care of the cats until they get adopted. The older a cat gets, the harder they get adopted. I’d seen cats who had been here for years, a decade, or even more. The intake fee is nothing compared to the YEARS of care they provide for the cats. The shelter really should be asking for MORE, because food, litter, cleaning, VETS, staff wages, etc etc, these costs add up. People who work at this shelter are true cat lovers. They treat them lovingly. So, those complaining about intake fees proved nothing but they themselves are selfish sociopaths. Original (2020): This is a great place to adopt a cat. I got my sweet kitty here 3 years ago. Now he’s living the best life with me. Don’t hesitate to go there. Pic is a recent photo of my cat.
A lot of 1 star reviews act angry because you have to pay a fee during in-takes. They're a private rescue who can't cover all the vet or health related costs themselves. If you think up to $2,500 is expensive, imagine taking in several cats. Most other rescues who cover that cost are full. I have seen several high quality rescues either charge roughly this amount for take-ins. Those will do a 2 week quarantine for vet visits before intriducing to the whole cat group. I implore readers to do their research before hunting for a pet or for a rescue to drop off a stray.
We came here to look for a cat last March and left with our sweet boy who we renamed Pounce! We love him more than life and he is the same age as the other cat. I love the open, cageless concept of this shelter. The cats looked very happy and the more antisocial ones had plenty of space to themselves. We told one of the employees what we were looking for and found Pounce hiding in a cat tree, the employee was able to tell us about his personality. I was surprised such a sweet, special cat had been there for 5 years! When we decided we wanted to adopt, we had to spend 30 minutes playing with Pounce to make sure he was a proper fit. He brings so much joy to our lives and I am so happy we went to Pet Pride. If anyone plans to visit, call ahead and ask if they need any donations! It’s good to give back to these amazing cats and people!
The owner is so sweet and the cats are all friendly and it seems they are really well socialized. They all live in a house with two outdoor areas, such a sweet place :) as for price, they do pay out of pocket to take care of all the cats medical and living expenses. If you do need to leave your cat with them it does make sense to contribute to their future care so more can be saved.
These people work very hard to give the cats the best possible shelter life they can. Ideally all cats would be in a loving home, but for those that aren't, places like these are a God send and sadly there's not enough of them. As for the intake prices I don't blame them a bit. Certain colors ans ages are hard to rehome unfortunately. And, It can cost hundreds if not thousands to medically care for one cat in its lifetime. Not to mention food, litter etc. That's the very reason so-called owners abandon them or leave them in the street. The cost and sacrifice many aren't willing to make--especially after the kitten becomes an older cat. It's a commitment that should be taken seriously. For the life of the pet. Not just when it's convenient. These organizations do the best they can. They don't get enough credit, glory or help and are taken for granted by the very people that seek to dump their cats on them.
Rodrigo and the crew are the best! Very knowledgeable about each and every cat's history and needs. The cats are well cared for and well nourished. A great place to adopt a feline or just hang out and provide some necessary companionship for the cats. Highly recommend!
Business Hours
Monday:11:00AM - 16:00PMTuesday:11:00AM - 16:00PMWednesday:ClosedThursday:11:00AM - 16:00PMFriday:11:00AM - 16:00PMSaturday:11:00AM - 16:00PMSunday:Closed
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