"0"^^ . "8"^^ . "2015-12-31T00:00:00"^^ . . . "1"^^ . . "1"^^ . "I am surprised to read positive reviews for this shelter. I was interested in donating money for and volunteering at the Animal Foundation. My experiences:\n\n1. I went to Mojave Rd to ask about volunteering options. Front desk was completely uninterested in talking to me and told me to check the information on their website. I felt like I disturb them. \n\n2. I decided to donate money anyway. Only after donating the recommended amount of $144, I got a letter inviting me to see the shelter pets. I did not go, because of how I was treated the first time when I went in without donating first, the \"friendly\" letter just sounded so fake. \n\n3. I did register for the volunteer program, and signed up for upcoming event. I received the information at the 11:00 pm the day before that the event was cancelled, so I wasted my day as I could have made other plans. \n\n4. I did sign up for another volunteering event for the next month. This event also got cancelled, and I was also informed about this just the day before. This was very disrespectful with no regards to my time. \n\n5. I was interested in buying some nice, plushy, new blankets, heated blankets, pads, treats and scratches for the cats and bringing it in. An employee informed me, that I cannot deal with the pets, if I come in, if I am not a volunteer. I am not a volunteer because of 3) and 4). \nI am especially upset because I wanted to do this for my upcoming birthday, instead of buying a present for myself. \n\nThis is a totally wrong policy, that despite I want to donate my money and my time for free, I cannot see a PET? Understand, that I am willing to spend my money on ANIMALS, so I want to see an ANIMAL, not the staff, especially that everyone is so rude. I tried to help in any way possible, but had been discouraged each time. I am looking for a different Shelter."^^ .