Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue)

Category: Animal rescue service

Address: 19142 E Walnut Dr N, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, USA

Phone: +16263741551

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–3:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–3:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–3:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–3:30PM

Friday: 10AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–3:30PM

Reviews

Nicholas Hua

Jun 9, 2022

They're great helping dogs like Milton. Our family loves senior dogs like him. The adoption experience was easy for sure.

Jan Burguillos

Jun 14, 2021

This shelter is absolutely awesome. My fiance and I recently adopted our cat from here. Their responses to my emails were rapid and helped us understand the process. Although the application may be long, it was worth it because they made sure we were be a thorough fit for our cat. The entire adoption process was quick and easy. Would definitely recommend to anybody looking to adopt a new family friend. We cannot thank them enough for all the smiles they've already given us so far.

Nikhil Bhatia

Apr 28, 2021

I am so grateful that I came across VIDA Rescue. As a first time cat owner, there were a lot of unknowns for me as I began looking for my pet. Out of all the places I contacted, I found Kim and the rest of the VIDA team the most helpful. They answered my many questions and helped me feel like I wasn't in this alone! And most importantly, they introduced me to my wonderful new cat! I would definitely recommend VIDA as a great place to go to when looking to adopt.

Ellen Ma

Mar 18, 2021

Prior to VIDA Rescue, I had the experience of trying to go through an adoption process (notice how I said "trying") with another rescue and needless to say, in comparison, I will adopt and recommend to others only VIDA Rescue. This is the best rescue experience I've had - everything is electronic and they have a simple google survey for you to fill out if you're interested in adoption and it's quick. They also keep their forms updated so you're not filling out something dated 2016. We set up an appointment to see the available cats and met with Monica. My partner and I told her about what we were potentially looking for (a 3rd cat to be a playmate for our youngest cat so the elder cat can have a quiet retirement) but more so, my partner and I had anxiety about the entire situation in general as introducing another cat could potentially disrupt everyone's routine and most of all, our current cats' behaviors. Monica was a great listener and answered our questions (no matter how inexperienced it sounded) and instead of us diving right in, she suggested we foster for a month. Now, it's been less than a month and we made the adoption official. Everything was officiated electronically and done quickly - thank you VIDA Rescue for an amazing adoption experience!

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

I have a kitten that is about 2 months old but unfortunately I can no longer care for her would I be able to take her here and u won’t kill her?

Victoria Janell | Sep 5, 2019
miao mit | Sep 4, 2021

I moving home.and I save my kitty.We are happy

Read More

Hello, do you let 13 year olds volunteer?

Madelyn Sanchez | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 4, 2021

Hello - we aren't accepting volunteers right now due to COVID, but in the future we may be able to accept you if you have supervision. Please reach out once COVID has resolved.

Is this place considered a shelter or a rescue? Or is that the same thing

Tanya Battaglia | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

Both! A rescue group isn't necessarily a shelter, since some rescue groups operate only on foster homes. However, we do have a shelter for our rescues.

Read More

I have a 4 year old Pitt bull that I can not take with me when I move. Will I be able to surrender her to you and how would I go about that?

Jackie Miller | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 4, 2021

We have a surrender page: www.vida4animals.org/surrender/

Read More

Can someone help direct me to find a place to drop off 10 small dogs. Please no kill shelters. Thank you.

Arllisa Cordon | Sep 5, 2019
Alexia Berganio | Sep 5, 2019

Definitely should tale them to VIDA. All the animals there are taken care of and loved😊❤

What are the requirements for adopting a dog?

Jessica Bugarin | Sep 4, 2020
Kim Chen | Sep 4, 2020

Hello! I work for VIDA and check our questions regularly. To adopt a dog, you must be keeping the dog indoor-only and provide a good loving home. To start, fill out an application online at www.vida4animals.org/adoption-application/ We have strict guidelines on what kind of applications that we approve. Since we are a rescue, we get to choose exactly where a dog goes and never approve first-come-first serve - only the best home.

Read More

I found a snake roaming in the back of my yard. Its a bit hostile and I definitely cant handle it. Do they take snakes ?

Jessica Roldan | Sep 4, 2020
Rainbow Nadratowski | Sep 4, 2020

I don't think they take snakes. It may be best just to let the snake wander off and do it's own thing as long as it's not an immediate threat to anyone or any pet in the vicinity. If it is I would suggest calling the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Thanks for asking!

Do you guys have pedigree cats?

RooX | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

Most of the time, cats that we intake do not have pedigree papers but we do have purebreds from time to time.

Are they open today? What time are there business hours?

Victor Mercado | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

To view the adoptable animals, we recommend making an appointment or looking at our adoptables online and sending in an application.

a street cat mom delivered 3-kitty on my back yard. the cat mon is not take care kitty any more. can you take care them ? thank you.

Smile Chiu | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

Hi there! Please send us a message through our website and we will try to assist you as much as possible.

I have a 1 year old German Sheppard unfortunately I can't keep him anymore would you guys be able to find a new home for him?

Andres Rosales | Aug 14, 2022
Charles Adams | Aug 21, 2022

Contact the shelter by telephone at 626-374-1551

I found a homeless cat in the backyard, can you help me If I want to keep this cat? What procedures or documents are necessary?

S S | May 7, 2022
Yadnesh Gotey | May 7, 2022

They would be able to help you. Go to their office

I have a 1 year old dog (Labrador/Pit) who is in need of a home. Our 6 year old son started getting sick right turns out he has severe allergies to cats and DOGS. :( Can you take our dog? He's fully vaccinated and neutered.

Anabella Armas | Nov 8, 2021
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Nov 8, 2021

Hi Anabella, Please visit our website to see the surrender process and reach out via there!

Are you a non profit organization

Jorge Trudy | Oct 9, 2021
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Oct 9, 2021

Yes we are!

A feral cat had 5 kittens under my deck about 5 weeks ago. Can someone from Vida come to my home in West Covina and help save the kittens for adoption. I have a dog and cannot keep the kittens.

Dianne Saurenman | Sep 4, 2021
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 4, 2021

Hello! Please reach out to us at www.vida4animals.org/contact-us/ Thank you!

Bosco this lost dog is called diamon

Wilfredo Hernandez | Sep 4, 2020
Lore Salamun | Sep 4, 2020

Which?

Do you guys offer community service hours for highschool students willing to devote their time to this shelter?

haha oml | Sep 4, 2020
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 4, 2020

Yes, we do! Lots of students come and volunteer with us. Please visit our website for more info on how to get started.

Is the animal shelter big?

Margaret Oh | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

We have a fairly large facility, though it is open to adopters mostly by appointment only.

What are there hours?

Vanessa Alvarez | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

We are open for viewing the adoptable pets by mostly appointment only! Please fill out an adoption application and we can get back to you!

how old do you have to be to volunteer ?

Liz O | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

Volunteers must be 15 or older to volunteer on their own. To find more details, go to our website's volunteer page!

Can i put down my dog here

ZUMOSMOKE CHRONIC | Sep 5, 2019
Jadriel Delim | Sep 5, 2019

No, this is not a kill shelter.

Can my kid volunteer here?

Thayel Woodson | Sep 5, 2019
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

Yes, absolutely! You can find more about our volunteer program on our website, and you'll be able to contact us directly through there to set up a time to come in.

Read More

I live at La Puente, but I work at the city of Long Beach in one transfer station, in that place there are few cats maybe 15 or 20 and they suffer and sometimes got killed , but females cat keep having more babies ,what can be done to save them.

juan polo | Sep 5, 2018
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA Rescue) | Sep 5, 2019

Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. We'd recommend looking into trap and neuter (TNR) groups in your local area or in SoCal. Through these groups, you'll be able to borrow humane traps to trap the cats, bring them to veterinarians that can spay/neuter them without charge or for very little charge, and bring them back. For any orphaned kittens, please contact us through our website's contact page to see if we can help with any of them. Thank you! VIDA Rescue

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places