I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue

We adopted our new family member through ICare last week and are thrilled! ICare is a wonderful team of dedicated dog lovers who only want the best for each and every doggie. They helped us find our awesome new puppy and we couldn't be happier! More...

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love these sweet people who take core of these dogs

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Best rescue out there. Volunteers are awesome and so helpful at each event. The process for adoption is thorough and always in the best interest of the dog. This group really loves what they do to save lives one dog at a time! More...

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This is an excellent site to find your new member in your family! They are very thorough in choosing the right family for the new pet. This makes me feel so secure since these great pets have suffered already a rough start in life and I.C.A.R.E. try their best for this no to happen again! Right now,our family chose the cutest puppy,Harlow, to hopefully, make her part of our family. I was quite surprised when I read and answered the adoption application.There are many questions that were asked that I wasn't expecting,but, I was so glad that there were asked because as I answered them I started loving Harlow so much more and made me really think about the reality and responsibility of adopting. So, please, when you choose one of their beautiful pets,don't get put off or impatient as you fill the adoption appication. This thorough questions should show you how much they care for the pets and will guarantee to you and to them that you would get a pet in excellent conditions and will help you decide if you are truly ready to care for her/ him! Thanks! Nimia De Anda More...

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I have dealt with ICARE and their volunteers on many occasions. They are one of the best dog rescues around. They take excellent care of their dogs and are above board in every way. I also love that they help educate the public about dogs as well as rescue them. Every one involved with this rescue is top notch! More...

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I love ICARE they are truly one of the best rescues out there.They take their time with adoptions to make sure it is always a good fit and that the dogs are going to a responsible owner. They are the reason I have my precious Izzy girl and I am so grateful! More...

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ICARE is extremely responsible with their adoptions and ensures all dogs are medically clear and the right fit for the families. They are not about moving dogs quickly rather they want the dogs to be placed in the proper care and households. This is a very dedicated group of volunteers who dedicated many hours and resources for the good of their cause. More...

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I think it's awesome that this agency puts animals awaiting adoption into foster homes instead of keeping them in cages or runs in a sterile building. Kudos!

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What a great experience! Everyone is so nice and our adoption has been so rewarding. Thank you I C.A.R.E.

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We had an awesome experience adopting from I C.A.R.E from start to finish! They were all super helpful with all of my questions and very quick to get back to me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in adopting! Thank you for a great puppy!! More...

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Im currently a foster through I.C.A.R.E Dog Rescue and it has been such an amazing experience. It is very organized and they provide all the supplies needed for your foster. One thing I love about ICARE is that the dogs are all placed in foster homes and not kenneled in a facility. I also adopted my very first dog through ICARE, she is a 4 year old Dachshund mix. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Such a wonderful and dedicated group of people! I have donated to this rescue for many years and followed all of their events and updates on facebook. When we lost our senior dogs and it was time to adopt another, I knew it was going to be through them. We adopted our sweet Pearl 6 months ago at an event we were attending and have no regrets! She was so well socialized and fit right into our family like she was meant for us. I continue to follow all of their rescues and am always eager to recommend them to anyone looking to adopt. I just wish I could adopt them all myself! More...

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I can't say enough about how wonderful I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue is. I personally know the founder Corrie Bravo and can honestly say I have never known a more caring, kind hearted, animal loving person who has devoted her life to rescue and preserving the life of all dogs, whatever their situation. The rescue is founded in this kind of caring and love and all of the wonderful volunteers mirror these qualities. I have been around so many of the dogs that have been rescued and have seen how well they are taken care of from fostering to adoption. They are cared for at the highest level and have an exceptional medical team that treats them as well. I.C.A.R.E. is top of the line and the health and well- being of each and every rescue is the priority of the whole I.C.A.R.E. team! More...

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Our neighbor saw "Snoopy" being dumped on the side of the road and got him to safety. My husband then took ownership of this adorable little beagle until we connected with ICARE. they have been super and found a foster home for Snoopy right away. He is now in safe, caring hands thanks to my husband and the great folks at ICARE! More...

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This is a top rate organization. They do an excellent job finding homes that are a great fit for their rescued dogs. The volunteers work tirelessly to help any dog in need. They are truly amazing.

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We got our sweet little (maybe not so little) Tallulah from I.C.A.R.E and would highly recommend them. Staff is friendly and helpful while also being thorough and knowledgeable. We already have an older dog and kitten so the ability to have the meet and greet in our home to make sure it was a good fit for everyone was so valuable. Thanks ICARE! More...

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I can't recommend I C.A.R.E for adoption enough! Such a great experience! Everyone was super helpful and we now have an adorable puppy!

Reviewed on Yelp

ICARE is full of heart. They truly care for each and every dog that is in their care. The process to foster or adopt is very simple. They take the time to screen each application to truly find the PERFECT home for each dog. Fostering has been such an amazing experience. ICARE has changed my life More...

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I have been fostering for iCARE for over a year and absolutely love it! The organization cares so much about animal welfare, especially dogs. They work so hard to save them all! I highly encourage anyone to foster and adopt with them. More...

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The best rescue out there! They go above and beyond for their foster dogs. We ended up adopting our foster because she was the perfect fit for us. They put a lot of thought into who is the right fit for a certain dog which results in fewer returns. More...

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Thanks to Katie and Michelle… They gave me the most wonderful puppies in the world… It change my life! They saved their lives and their five brothers and sisters from being left abandoned in a box… Nursed rhem back to health and bottle-fed them until they were eight weeks old… They are the healthiest happiest puppies in the world and so are their brothers and sisters… This is a wonderful organization!

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An amazing rescue who selflessly rescues dogs from all situations and puts medical care and so much love into their rehabilitation for a forever family. I have rescued my girl from them and they are just awesome. The only rescue I will work with! More...

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I am so thankful for the amazing ICARE group. Thanks to them we have 2 precious dog family members. Thank you for saving them for giving them a voice. They find the best homes for each individual dog!! I cannot say enough kind things about them. More...

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I adopted my little man Mr Dibbs from this rescue and was moved by the way they dedicated there time and money, but also there blood sweet and tears to save his life! ! So much so that I began fostering for them. This rescue is all volunteers that spend countless hours raising money and holding adoption events to save the lives of so many dogs. The work they do still to this day 2 years later amazes me and I’m PROUD to be a part of it everyday. If your looking for a dog, trust me, this rescue goes above and beyond and you can bet your bottom dollar the dog they deliver will be happy and healthy! More...

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Thank you I.C.A.R.E Dog Rescue-Katie and Michelle for helping Nash (Neville) find his forever home. I can't put into words how happy and in love we are with him! ! H has been the best puppy and has the sweetest disposition. He is happy to meet everyone and everything , cats included :-) Potty training was a breeze, crate training was easy (he now sleeps with us at night) and he is a great traveling companion. It is crazy how many comments we get when we take him out with us and how many people, children and adults, are drawn to him. He loves everyone and has the sweetest personality.If ever you need a reference or referral, we would be more than happy to provide one.Loving life and enjoying our puppy, More...

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Love this rescue! I have been donating money and supplies to them for years. I had my legal limit of adopted pups for many years, but when the time came to open our hearts and home again when we lost our seniors, I knew I would be adopting from them. We adopted our dog, Pearl, from them and couldn't be happier. They really take the time to make sure it is a good fit for both your family AND the dog. They allowed a careful and thoughtful introduction of Pearl to our other recently adopted dog and made sure it was a good match for all involved before anything was finalized. They answered all of our questions and provided all medical records. Pearl was so well socialized and clearly well cared for when we adopted her, which I know is a far cry from her past prior to rescue, where she was left in someone's backyard completely neglected. They have such wonderful fosters who provide the love, comfort and socialization needed for the dogs that they rescue. I can't say enough good things about their team. I would not hesitate to adopt through them again and I emphatically recommend anyone looking to adopt check out their adoptable pups and save a life! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love ICARE Dog Rescue. The volunteers at the rescue are amazing! They go above and beyond to rescue dogs and place them in loving homes. I highly recommend adopting from ICARE! More...

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I just adopted a puppy from I C.A.R.E Dog Rescue and she is the most loving and sweet dog I've ever had. The process was longer than some other rescues and shelters, but the quality of service and care they provide their animals is extremely high. When I visited their dogs during an adoption event at a local PetSmart, none of the dogs had any major behavioral issues and they were so well-behaved. Of course some dogs were shyer than others, but there was minimal barking and you could tell that all the dogs received exceptional love and care. These dogs had a lot of trust with humans and were well-groomed and fed.The adoption fee for my dog was $350 because she was 6months of age. Her shots were all up-to-date and she was already spayed. She did have a problem with some very severe tear stains. Unfortunately, because she's lived with them for so long, the vet told me it'd be a while for them to clear up. So far, the vet has not been able to find a permanent solution for her tear stains, but I'm hoping within the next month, we will at least know exactly what's causing them. I don't expect a shelter or rescue to resolve cosmetic issues in a dog as these are costly and extra to a dog's health, so this wasn't really a problem for me when I adopted her. I just really appreciate the fact that this rescue takes such good care to provide necessities and basic training to their dogs. My puppy was house-trained and barely barks/growls. She's extremely active/hyper and only growls during playtime. It's a full-time commitment to be a puppy mom, and honestly I'm barely sleeping in 4hr intervals, but I'm really happy I decided to adopt her. To those that complain about the adoption process, yes it's difficult to get accepted. It took me about 6 months of searching on adoptapet.com to finally find the perfect puppy. During those 6 months I filed a total of 11 applications to different organizations. Some rescues gave me no emails back, others emailed me back and put me on a waitlist, others told me they wanted me but once I met the dog I realized it wasn't a good fit, etc. I was getting discouraged about finding a puppy that fit my needs, but it wasn't until I found and saw Toast in person that I knew she was the only one for me. There's many reasons for a group to accept or deny you. Don't take it personally; every group and dog is different. Just because one accepts you doesn't mean the others will. It doesn't matter how much of a Samaritan you might be, as disheartening as it is, you need to realize that they are trying their best to find a furever home for their dogs. It's normal for adoption groups to ignore emails because they get so many on a daily basis. Just remember that this IS a rescue not a shelter, so the process is certainly more difficult than same day adoptions from shelters. You need to be patient. But with that you can also be sure you will be receiving a dog who is more well-behaved and sociable than those from a shelter alone. A lot of rescue groups don't update their website and social media, but I C.A.R.E's website is regularly updated and makes the adoption process so easy and self-explanatory. Trish, Michelle, and Cindy were all extremely helpful and welcoming to me during the adoption process and answered all my questions in a timely manner. They are all busy with their own jobs but give their time to be a part of this great service. I honestly appreciate everything they do. Thank you I C.A.R.E. for offering me such a great experience! More...

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I just adopted a super sweet doggo through this rescue organization.  All of the volunteers were really helpful and knowledgeable and truly cared.  They were responsive and flexible.  A wonderful experience! More...

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The best dog rescue there is!! I am a foster working with ICARE and I can say their whole team is dedicated to give the very very best care for the dogs. Dogs are vetted and given shots as soon as the rescue gets them. If the dog has specific additional needs, the rescue give them all the care and medical assistance they need. I have seen so many dogs recover, heal, love and play with ICARE. They are so easy to work with when adopting through them. They're just the most professional and most caring in what they do. More...

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We love volunteerin, and fostering for ICARE.  Our group of volunteers brings their unique skills, time, and invest in making ICARE the BEST rescue I know.

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I love fostering for ICARE. They respond to any requests I have to make sure I have what I need for my foster dog. They even went above and beyond to help me quickly identify a solution when I took in a dog who didn't get along with the foster. This is a group of people who has the dogs' best intentions in mind. More...

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This is an amazing group that is focused on the well-being of the dogs they save. Addressing the pet overpopulation problem and saving dogs who wind up at shelters or homeless through no fault of their own is no easy task! But I.C.A.R.E. goes above and beyond to do their part. When you support this group, you are supporting thousands of dogs who have been and will be saved by them. More...

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ICARE is extremely responsible with their adoptions and ensures all dogs are medically clear and the right fit for the families. They are not about moving dogs quickly rather they want the dogs to be placed in the proper care and households. This is a very dedicated group of volunteers who dedicated many hours and resources for the good of their cause. We foster for this rescue and have also adopted from them. More...

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ICARE do rescue is an amazing rescue. I have adopted 2 dogs from them. My first was back in 2014 and my second 2016. They took my first dog in after he was found as a stray in a bad part of L. A.  My second dog was an owner surrender and thank god they took him in because he could have ended up in bad hands. I like that they really want to get the best home for the dog! They are very thorough with their adoption process and it clearly shows how much they care about the dogs. The dogs best interest is always what's their priority!! I definitely recommend ICARE if your looking to adopt! More...

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Many thanks to iCARE for helping us find our new member of the family. I know many negative reviews remarked on the lack of response or the lengthy process. However, my family's experience has been the opposite. Here was our adoption timeframe:Monday - emailed the organization about a specific dog we were interested in. Received a response 3 hours later with the application attached. I then completed and submitted my application. Please note I also sent follow up emails to ensure receipt and I received both an automated and direct response Thursday - Received a call about my application; adoption rep asked some clarifying questions. Spoke with foster parent that evening to ask more specific questions about the dog (Dog was neutered in the morning)Friday - Met foster family and our potential dogSaturday - Home visit. Rep brought along the dog. Since there were no issues, we were set to adopt and keep our dog on this day! So how did we get so lucky? First of all, please keep in mind that ICARE is in the business of finding the right home and living situation for their rescues - and not about finding the most attractive pet for the human. Who doesn't want a cute, little puppy with big, brown eyes. Realistically, novice dog owners soon learn that a puppy or a high maintenance breed is not what they had bargained for. ICARE wants to make sure that this does not happen again to second chance dogs. This is why the application is 7 pages. After all, you are finding a new member of your household. As my husband commented, you wouldn't necessarily marry the first person you date. So why would you think that 15 minutes with a pup is enough to determine if he/she is the right fit? So my second point is to be thorough with the application. Generic answers do not reflect a potential adopter's level of commitment nor determine the right match. I spent 1.5 hours on mine. The entire process made me really think about the finer points and realities of dog ownership. The application is designed to make you think things through. I know it propelled me to do additional homework. I know it's frustrating to complete an application and not get a response. However, they don't ding you if you follow-up yourself. Overall, my gratitude goes to the foster family who was supportive through the meet and greet process and who continued to answer my questions even after the dog was in my care. It is through the labors of these kindhearted folks who make saving doggy lives possible. I know after our dog left their house, they were getting ready to take in another rescue. Just awesome people! More...

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We meet Watson (formerly Stanely) at Pet Expo and instantly fell in love!! We talked to many many rescues that day and by far the volunteers at I C A R E were the most engaged. Everyone we dealt with clearly had a love for animals and people. We are so thankful that it worked out for us. Watson is the perfect addition to our family. Through the entire process everyone we dealt with was really caring and clearly working very hard to make sure the had the right fit for the animals they rescue! It's got to be a very hard job, I am so glad they are around to do it. I would highly recommend checking them out if you are in the market for a new love. More...

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We adopted our dog from ICARE, after seeing his picture in the OC register, in 2011. After a home check he became part of the family. After seeing the amazing job that the volunteers do, to help find these dogs homes, we thought we would help foster. Well that didn't work as we planned so now we have 3 ICARE dogs.  I know they have saved hundreds of dogs from kill shelters, dogs that are strays, abandoned and abused. When there is a report of abandoned new born puppies in a parking lot they are on it, staying up all night feeding them so they will survive. They are a dedicated group of volunteers, from all walks of life, that come together for their one common goal of saving, rescuing and educating people. Adopt don't shop!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This rescue is amazing. They have helped our rescue many times and taken little dogs that really needed help. (We are a husky rescue) every time we have needed them to help us, they step up and help. Great people,  always there for the doggies. Love every single one of these people! More...

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There are not enough stars to rate this awesome organizationI have adopted and volunteered for this group.  The most dedicated and big hearted people devoting so much time to the welfare of homeless dogs.  I am saddened reading some the poor reviews on here and the judgmental statements.  This organization is run completely by VOLUNTEERS... This is in addition to their own jobs and families so some understanding that things don't happen quickly sometimes should be considered. Applications and home checks are standard in reputable rescues so that dogs are placed in homes suitable to their age, breed, behavior and other factors.ICARE Dog Rescue does it's very best to place the dogs in successful adoptive homes and end the cycle of homelessness for them.If you are looking to add a new family member I would highly recommend this organization! More...

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5 stars are simply not enough when it comes to ICARE Dog rescue.  In reading many of the negative reviews I don't think the people fully understand what this amazing organization does. The organization is run by VOLUNTEERS, so if an email is not promptly answered I am sure it has to do with the volunteers being busy, it's not that you are being ignored.  Another stated that the dogs are adopted to the people that foster them, I disagree with that as well. I have adopted from ICARE personally, I have several friends who have adopted from ICARE, so to say they only adopt to their own group is FALSE !!  The foster humans bring the foster dogs to events on their own time. Again, one needs to remember that they are volunteers and schedule around their own personal lives. As for the dogs they have saved. ICARE has done amazing things with puppies (and other dogs too). They scoop them up without having fosters in place knowing how important it is to save a life. They spend huge amounts of money on puppies that come down with Parvo and rarely do they lose a dog to this dreadful disease. They take in animals with other medical conditions, animals that were recommended for euthanasia only to watch that beautiful puppy or dog grow into a thriving animal and transition into it's forever home. ICARE educates people about the IMPORTANCE of spay/neuter for dogs. They will take in a litter of puppies heading for the shelter and assist families in getting the parents fixed. This organization is by far one of the best if not the best rescue group around. The volunteers are very kind and always doing what is best for their dogs. More...

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The best rescue I have ever worked with, volunteered for, fostered for and adopted from! ICARE truly has each dogs best interest in mind. I see a few of the lesser rated reviews posted and it seems like these people were more disappointed in not getting the dog they wanted than of the actual rescue group. First and Foremost the rescue is going to choose who is BEST for the dog. Dogs are not passed from foster to foster, although a lot of work, we are happy to keep them until their perfect forever home is found. In animal rescue, you tend to see it all; Greed, jealousy and ignorance! But I can truly say that I've never had a bad experience in three continuous years with this great group. My parents have adopted from them, my best friends, neighbors and coworkers as well! Each adoption was CUSTOM FIT to the needs of the DOG and the person or family adopting them. Somehow this group always finds the perfect match! If you're looking to adopt, rescue, foster or volunteer... I highly, very highly, suggest you start your search with Icare because I assure you it'll likely be the first and last place you check and you'll save yourself a lot of time. More...

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I have volunteered  with this rescue for 5 years and  have fostered over  100  dogs .  Only  2 did 't make it out of my home and I adopted them . This group finds the most  incredible homes and that is what keeps me wanting to rescue  and foster more .  Awesome people support and volunteer for this rescue !!!   We also love the amazing people that choose to adopt a rescue dog . More...

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I adopted two dogs from ICARE and I couldn't be happier! It was a great experience all around. They were kind and professional. I highly recommend adopting from this rescue! More...

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It's so great that they take the time to make sure the animal is suited well with its new owner and owner with the animal. They have a great amount of knowledge when it comes to choosing one. More...

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