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October 2023 by Philip Huotari
Recently, our family decided that our dog needed a companion. We found heart of gold shelter and visited them outside of tractor supply at an adoption event.At the event, our family met Jessica, and our new future pup. Throughout the process of introducing our dog to the puppies through shelter visits, and home visits, Jessica was very helpful and supportive.We appreciated the thorough process to ensure the new pup was a good fit for our family and vice versa.Our new adopted pup Leo (pictured on right) has been adjusting to his forever home amazingly well, and he has quickly become a part of our family.Working with heart of gold shelter was a fantastic experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend to friends and family.
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September 2023 by Dawna Gonzales
We adopted Luna (Opal) from Heart of Golds last year and had a wonderful experience with them. They were communicative from our first inquiry and helpful through the entire process. When we went to visit, you could tell how much they cared about the animals there. We got to visit with Luna and a few other dogs and Jessica and the volunteer at the time told us about their personalities and likes.Luna was healthy and well cared for when she joined our family.I found Jessica to be kind and helpful and I would absolutely adopt another dog from this rescue and recommend then anyone else looking to rescue.
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September 2023 by Erin Grayce
I found my precious pup, Poppy, (formerly Pepper), on Heart of Golds website after my 14.5 year old fur baby passed away. I spent months looking at Pet Finder trying to find my new baby and was so elated to find this rescue organization. I found many sweet pets ready for adoption however, when it came to dealing with an organizations manager, most came up short and were only in it for the money. I am forever grateful to Jessica and Co., for the wonderful care they took with Poppy and how strenuous their vetting of me was to ensure that I was the right parent for her. We are very much a match made in heaven right down to sharing the same hair color! I will continue to let people know that this is, by far, the very BEST rescue organization in Southern California!
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September 2023 by Billy Rosas
I had a fantastic experience with Heart of Gold Shelter in El Cajon. Their facility is impeccably clean and well-organized, reflecting their commitment to the welfare of the animals. The staff is incredibly kind and genuinely cares for the animals they shelter. They go above and beyond to ensure that these animals find loving homes, prioritizing their well-being. I appreciate their transparency in reporting issues and believe they are dedicated to providing the best possible care for their animals. Highly recommended!
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September 2023 by Katherine Mack
What a great shelter! They love the animals and have them in a great area, they take such good care of them and everyone is so nice, finally a shelter where dogs look like they’re happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend this place if you are looking to adopt. The owners and staff is amazing and will answer any questions or concerns and work with you. It truly is a heart of gold place.
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September 2023 by Katherine Lekas
Heart of Gold, and Jessica in particular, is one of my most favorite rescues to work with. They take incredible care of the dogs they take in, with a lifetime care guarantee if any adopter can’t or won’t keep their dogs. And I’ve seen first hand how much love and effort they put into every single dog: old or young, healthy or sick, and even the ones returned to them after years of reinforced negative behaviors. They are truly dedicated to the betterment and wellbeing of each and every dog who has ever and will ever come into their care. I’m grateful for rescues like them, and if you ever have a chance to mee Jessica, you’ll know why instantly! She even fosters several of their dogs herself even though she already has a huge pack of her own! I’ve referred so many of my friends to them! Cannot recommend them enough.
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September 2023 by Breanna Matthews
The owner of this place is unbelievably rude. She begs you to reach out if you need help, but when you do she publicly shames you!! She dosent follow the contract she put in place of checking in the first year. Not even a call or a message. The problem that happened could have been avoided if she would have done her part and reached out. Shamed us for going to the vet about issues we were having with our dog. We did everything we thought was right and loved our dog and she made sure to make it look like we abused her. Non the less, living near by i see the dogs are almost NEVER outside ! She keeps them locked up in kennels 95% of the time. If you wanna adopt a dog and be supposed through all the ups and down of a rescue, Heart of Gold is not the place to go. Do you research and pick a place that actually has a backing and experience in this field.Please dont make the mistake we did!Labs and moreIt’s the pitsPassion for pitsSecond chanceBaja paws rescueYour local shelter
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September 2023 by Maria Echavarria
We adopted Rocky on September last year from Heart of Gold Shelter and he's been a blessing... thank you Jessica and crew to take care of this little ones...
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September 2023 by Wide Open Moto
Great shelter, dogs are well cared for, staff is very helpful, so nice and passionate. Clean and tons of space for the dogs. Highly recommend it
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March 2023 by Brian Fansher
Adopted Chief a little over 4 years ago. This mutt has it made. His favorite things to do are go for a ride, and chase birds. Thanks, Heart of Gold's!?
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December 2021 by Emerald Tsukano
Love it so so much .
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September 2021 by Tom Facon
November 2020 I adopted Cody, a male 13 pound chiwhawha bundle of Love. He is my 24/7 companion, wherever I go, he goes. Before Cody, I had difficulty walking. After adoption we walked daily and that saved my life. The shelter does an amazing job with the animals and I am forever grateful for the way they processed my request. They are the best.
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March 2021 by Martin M.
Jessica is very kind. When I called to a fire about possibly rehoming my Siberian husky puppy, she was very kind to give me all information needed to make sure he finds a great home but he can thrive and be healthy and happy. You're only she just gave me the information really help me, but she was so kind and very sweet how many understand what I need it for my puppy and what he needs as well. She helped me understand the difference between adopting an animal out at a rescue and animal shelter. Although it would require more work on our end, a rescue would be the best way to go for any animal. This would ensure the pet gets to the best possible home. I'm so grateful to have met Jessica and her rescue organization. I'll definitely be in touch with her for more services.
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April 2020 by Allison Behle Herron
Just from what you all say, it sounds to me that you are so very caring and whomever takes care of the animals really do care for them. That would make for a wonderful adopted dog for us!
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December 2019 by Linda Aliberti
Adopted Max in July. Loved that they were extremely thorough in checking us out and making sure we were going to be a good match. Max is wonderful. Brought me back to a joyful life.
