Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization

I can not accurately express my frustration with Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization at the moment. We attended the National Adoption Weekend event at the Petsmart in Antioch today in hopes of bringing home one of the mixed Corgi puppies this organization is looking to place.
Shortly after meeting said pup and him briefly interact with our two current rescue dogs (which were pleasant and calm with happy wagging tails) we were informed that we would not be able to adopt from H.A.L.O. because one of our current dogs «looks like she’s part Rottweiler» and that we should look around at the other organizations booths to see if they would let us adopt even though our dog looked part Rottweiler.
I have personally never experience such a breedist mentality ever before, and I was shocked to hear this coming from the mouth of someone at an animal rescue. I can not fathom this actually being a policy for your organization (because it is just that ridiculous) and IF it IS actually a policy, this prejudice should be blatantly laid out in the policies section on their website or expressed up front when individuals inquire about an animal.
We were also informed that the issues with Rottweilers or Rottweiler mixes were another reason your organization doesn’t take them in yet it is blatantly stated in many locations that you are an «non-​profit all breed dog and cat rescue».
Aside from the fact that the reason we were not eligible to adopt was just absurd and upsetting, we also drove well over an hour each direction to this event and would not have wasted our time coming out to an event for such a prejudice group.

We had been looking for a dog or two to join our family (young professionals with two children) for several months. Each weekend we had been going to the shelters in our area (Marin) and could not find the dog we wanted. We also had applications in at several rescues but because what we wanted is so in demand (young rehomed dog, good with kids, larger breed) it was proving to be difficult. I decided to start looking a bit farther out and am so happy that we found Joyce and her team of volunteers.
Joyce takes in many many dogs into her home both big and small – and they are all well taken care of. Our experience with her was better than at both Milo and the ASPCA. The kennels were clean and they knew a lot about dogs personalities etc. She had several dogs that were just what we were looking for and we ended up adopting two. Our new family members are a perfect fit. I highly rec this place it is worth the drive!

I’m revising my last update of HALO because after several talks with a board member, they have agreed to make some changes in their practices. They truly are a wonderful organization and do their best to save as many animals as possible, I wouldn’t hesitate to adopt from them in the future.

This organization is as good as it gets as far as pet adoption organizations is concerned. I’ve worked with them twice through adopting our family’s two furry friends: Katie (a sassy but so adorable feline) and Wyatt (not your typical yappy Chihuahua).
If you’re looking for cats, go to Pet Food Express at Slatten Ranch on Saturdays from 12 – 3. or Pittsburg Petsmart on Sundays from 12 – 3. They have different kinds of cats and kittens with different shapes and colors just waiting to be loved. After a short screening application, your new friend is yours! Cats and kittens have an adoption fee of $ 100.
If you’re looking for dogs, they don’t bring them on site. Instead, they’re all at a foster house in Brentwood. Man, I’ve never seen so many dogs in one place! Small and big dogs alike! You can tell they’re well taken cared of at Joy’s house. Usually you can just sit there, observe all their personalities, and pick from there. I’m sure one will steal your heart like my Wyatt has. Dogs and puppies adoption fees range from $ 125-​$ 300, depending on age, special needs, purity of breed, etc. Email
or call 925 473‑4642 to make an appt.
And if for any reason you find that you and your new furry friend aren’t working out, you can bring him/​her back to the organization free of charge within a month after adoption.
Their available pets can be seen here online: