They take really good care of the dogs rescued. They are friendly professionals with great resources.
Sarah Russell
Oct 2025
I've adopted from High Sierra Twice, ten years apart and each time has been a wonderful experience. The staff is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Their careful intake and introduction process shows how concerned they are about making sure both dogs and humans find the best match. Chances are, I'll be visiting them again in 5-10 years to meet my next new family member!
Robin Douglas
Oct 2025
We adopted Tater yesterday and he is going to be a wonderful addition to our family. The staff is absolutely amazing there and really cares about the dogs going to the perfect fit home. Carol took our dog Gypsy outside and inside for the two to interact. Unlike anywhere else, we were not rushed to make a decision. I will drive from Reno to board them in the future if needed because they truly do love their animals
Dorothy Arthur
Jan 2025
Very caring staff
Steve Casper
Jan 2025
Very nice, well run animal shelter in Portola. It's obvious the staff cares for the animals there and carefully vets those humans who wish to adopt for suitability.
Amber Donnelly
Jul 2024
Great organization to donate to!!
Stacey Williams
Feb 2024
Nice people and nice workers. They are incruely are good workers.
kevin schumaker
Sep 2023
The staff is so very awesome and helpful. And they introduce me to my new best friend so need I say more!
Robin Glick
Jul 2023
I volunteer here and know that the dogs are very well taken care of by the hard working staff. Please consider adopting from here. I don't have a dog now but hope to in the near future =)
Mary DeGroat
Jul 2023
HSAR staff and volunteers are a loving, concerned, and dedicated temporary family for fur kids in need of a forever home.
Linda Thomas
They take really good care of the dogs rescued. They are friendly professionals with great resources.
Sarah Russell
I've adopted from High Sierra Twice, ten years apart and each time has been a wonderful experience. The staff is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Their careful intake and introduction process shows how concerned they are about making sure both dogs and humans find the best match. Chances are, I'll be visiting them again in 5-10 years to meet my next new family member!
Robin Douglas
We adopted Tater yesterday and he is going to be a wonderful addition to our family. The staff is absolutely amazing there and really cares about the dogs going to the perfect fit home. Carol took our dog Gypsy outside and inside for the two to interact. Unlike anywhere else, we were not rushed to make a decision. I will drive from Reno to board them in the future if needed because they truly do love their animals
Dorothy Arthur
Very caring staff
Steve Casper
Very nice, well run animal shelter in Portola. It's obvious the staff cares for the animals there and carefully vets those humans who wish to adopt for suitability.
Amber Donnelly
Great organization to donate to!!
Stacey Williams
Nice people and nice workers. They are incruely are good workers.
kevin schumaker
The staff is so very awesome and helpful. And they introduce me to my new best friend so need I say more!
Robin Glick
I volunteer here and know that the dogs are very well taken care of by the hard working staff. Please consider adopting from here. I don't have a dog now but hope to in the near future =)
Mary DeGroat
HSAR staff and volunteers are a loving, concerned, and dedicated temporary family for fur kids in need of a forever home.