Our first 2 animals from pawsitive match were amazing. The…read moreissue is the third one. The foster home she was in had absolutely no idea what they were doing. This puppy was a rescue who's mother passed when she was young. And from how things have been going, she was no where near ready for adoption and I would say the foster parent simply wanted to off load the puppy. At near 10 months old, we are looking at possibly returning her to pawsitive match as training is having no effect whatsoever. I will absolutely not get another animal from pawsitive match

My roomate and I both decided to adopt kittens this year to have some furry friends while we study,…read moreI fell in love with a kitten at pawsitive match and my roomate found one at the Meow foundation, we had drastically different experiences. The process of adoption was pretty straight forward with an application and then a phone interview. My phone interview did not contain any information about my prospective kitten's medical history, so I asked for a copy, they informed me that this would be provided after the adoption and there were no preexisting conditions. After hearing this I decided to go ahead with the adoption. Intially the process was very smooth and I was provided with lots of assistance and resources. As soon as I adopted my cat, Max I noticed that he had a deciduous tooth and it was persistent within the gums and appeared black in colour. I waited for the medical records to come in to see if this was pre-existing. When I was finally sent the medical records it was after the 72 hour period where I could be financially assisted with treatment. It was at this point that I noticed that the deciduous tooth was pre-existing and pawsitive match was aware of it. I decided to email them and provide feedback about how I was disappointed that I was not informed of the tooth and it's colour, as it was already that colour prior to my adoption of him. I was just looking for an apology or an acknowledgement that they should have disclosed the condition prior to my adoption, however I did not get this. Instead after a couple days I recieved multiple emails from different people at the foundation telling me that it woudl be impractical for them to remove all deciduous teeth from kittens and that the medical records were indeed reviewed with me (they were not) the only option they gave me was to return the cat. I was not interested in returning my kitten I just wanted to maybe meet with the vet to discuss the tooth and instead they lectured me on how there was nothing they could do... I think it is extremely important to rescue animals and am not discouraging you from doing so, however my roomate's experience with the Meow Foundation was much more transparent and helpful.

We recently adopted two kittens from Fur Ever Homes Rescue. Everything went smoothly. There was a…read morebit of delay on approving our application/contacting our references, but this is a volunteer organization, not a professional charity. The foster mum to our two kittens was beyond lovely, and so accommodating. She let us stay for so long as part of the meet and greet. I think my partner would have slept overnight on her couch if he had been allowed. The kittens had been treated for an upper respiratory infection, so we had to wait a few days to pick them up until they finished their meds and they had been cleared by the vet. I really appreciated this. We received all the vet paperwork with their proof of neutering and clean health bill post infection two days after we brought them home. We love our new family members and are greatful to Fur Ever Homes taking care of them until they could get to us.

We were frustrated with how our application turned out. It seemed that our application is rejected…read morethoughtlessly... They're application included a question about what you would do if potentially you developed allergies. We were honest in disclosing my husband's asthma - and clarified we don't have any animal allergies. His asthma flares up with sports, not with any animal or other allergen exposure. We wrote that if it happens that we developed a life threatening allergy, then we will of course rehome the dog. But explained this is highly unlikely given that we've had family dogs growing up. We felt it was an unfair assessment of our capacity of being responsible dog owners. I understand they might have limited resources and can't give enough time for coordinating applications. But I wished they had called us instead of just emailing so we can communicate more effectively about their concerns. They do ask for references and we provided these! I'm surprised because of our answer to this allergy question that they turned us down so quickly without other considerations. It was disappointing. We want to help rescue animals, but this experience has turned us off from rescue orgs.

Misty creek is an outstanding rescue. They go above and beyond to support the dog, adopter and…read morefoster. I had the pleasure of fostering for misty Creek. The dog was a senior and required a lot of dental and medical treatment. This was very costly and the treatment costs went way above the adoption fees. However, Misty Creek was committed to improving the life of the dog and most importantly their focus was ensuring the adopter was getting a happy and healthy animal. Shauna, founder of misty Creek is so bloody kind and genuine. She is professional and really mindful on what is in the best interest of the dog. Shauna is approachable and kind. She was incredibly supportive and easy to talk to. I would really encourage everyone to contact Misty Creek if you are interested in volunteering, fostering or adopting. This is a rescue that truly cares about their dogs and will go the extra mile to support a dog in need.

Grifters gonna grift. This is not a no kill shelter but…read morecon artists. Offered a dog that hadn't seen a vet, said it was 3 months (turns out it's 2 yrs old), was covered in its own waste, and had medical issues. Adoption fees were suppose to included shots and spaying which they never did. They need to be shut down Do an animal a favour and use a reputable establishment

After meeting Pound rescue at another adoption event, We invited them to attend ours at Superior…read morecabinets, Calgary There passion and commitment to help find caring, loving homes for puppies is commendable their due diligence in matching families and puppies to the correct "forever Home" is amazing Thank you to all your volunteers and the great work you do Andy Thorn General Manager Superior Cabinets regina And Calgary

Didn't appreciate the way we were treated by the staff. I must have offended someone by having the…read moreaudacity to ask to meet the dog we wanted to adopt. For this horrendous inquiry, my application and my emails were completely ignored. or at least that's what i assume, since I got no response... also, the application was more like an interrogation. You would think they'd want people to adopt their homeless dogs, but they sure don't make it easy.

I told AHCR what type of dog I wanted and they matched me with two dogs. I picked one of the dogs…read moreand that dog was perfect for me!! I still lhave him and I went back a year later and adopted a puppy. The puppy's personality was not as clear cut ( being so young) but I got great guidance between Dawn and Cindy helping me out. My puppy has turned into such a great gal too. I am so happy with AHCR and what they do ( very transparent with the way they work, open door policy).

Emailed them about a simple question about rocky there answer to me was very ignorant and rude if…read moreanyone would like there reply send me a like and we'll email it to you this is the secound time we have asked a question and had straight forward answer just ignorance we will not be adopting from this place nor will any of our family members now, your communication skills are very childish and you make wanting to adopt from your shelter very complicated and stressful I'd give your childish ignorant attitude a check before you consider taking care of animals and dealing with people

The work this shelter does for animals is absolutely amazing. If it weren't for them I wouldn't…read morehave my sweet kitty. I have recently become a foster parent and have had nothing but exceptional help from everyone I've come across. They are very busy and quite often overwhelmed with all that they take on but they ARE making a difference and saving lives. I'm forever grateful

#104: Located near the corner of Portland St SE and 11th St SE, you can adopt a cat or dog and…read moresometimes rabbits I heard. Currently, it is under renovation but still open normal hours. However, if you view their website and find a pet you wish to adopt, you must make an appointment to see that particular animal. The inside, as previously mentioned, is under construction and renovation, is reasonably bright and airy though small compared to other animal shelters I have visited in other states and provinces. The staff is friendly and informative regarding the condition and expectation of the animals that are available for adoption. The fees are much higher than I expected but the pets are microchipped, come with 6 months free pet license, 6 weeks trial insurance of some sort, spayed or neutered, and have all the shots except rabies. Hopefully, they will be able to increase the size and services of the facility.

I recently adopted 2 great cats about 3 months apart. One is 3 yrs and one is 8 months. The staff…read moreis very helpful, takes their time with you and helps find the right fit for your life and home. Since I have a dog who has grown up with cats, it was important that they all get along. My new Ginger Tabby boys are loving,playful,safe indoors and loved. They were well looked after at the shelter and have become part of our family like they have always been part of the family. Yes, our dog really likes them as well...thinking he is part Tabby. Just want to say "Thank you" to the staff for the work you do, from the front desk, by law officers and caring staff looking after each cat and dog. There are several rescue groups to choose from and some people don't think about our own animal services in Calgary. If you are looking for a new addition to your home, please check their web site and go and see the cats or dogs. The cost is so reasonable, including a bag of food, license, vacinations, health check and microchip and afew weeks pet insurance. Each dog or cat is waiting and hoping for their new forever home.

We are always greeted with a friendly smile when we drop our furry friend off for a stay with Cody…read moreand his staff at The Place 4 Paws. The service is fantastic and you really feel your pet is getting the best care available. Each kennel is divided by a wall of concrete which I believe provideds a quieter (as quiet as it could be at a kennel), much less stressful experience. The rates are very reasonable and I usually don't have any trouble booking.

Warmest indoor pool in the city, great for those who get the shivers easily. Friendly instructors,…read moreone-on-one private lessons available (Red Cross swim program). Token water slide. Nice viewing gallery, and benches just off the pool area for helicopter parents. Not a bad place to have a child's birthday party, either, just don't look for laser tag. Think gym dodgeball.

Great place to swim if you have little ones who get cold easily. Water is like bath water warmth…read more Great for kids with disabilities - our little guy is autistic. Great selection of toys, floaties and life jackets in various sizes.