Don't have a puppy but absolutely love them? Not sure if you have enough time to raise one? Don't…read moreworry! Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation got you! They have volunteer opportunities to walk dogs, take them on dogventures, or host them over night! I had organized a group of 12 volunteers to become certified in taking these pups out on a dogventure. These dogventures provide the pups opportunities to explore life beyond the cage. We went hiking with two dogs at Scott's Run and and another pup at Difficult Run. One of the dogs we had taking hiking was adopted one week later! I highly recommend checking out their dogventure program! I am so glad that I found this. It's a great way for both me and the dog to relax and enjoy nature.

If I could give a negative star I would…read more I have fostered multiple dogs back to back for this shelter but my last experience revealed a DISTURBING lack of professionalism and humanity. After providing feedback regarding a major communication discrepancy, the dog program manager acted out of spite immediately. During a phone call, Michelle W. (dog program manager) repeatedly talked over me and refused to let me finish. She continuously mispronounced my name despite multiple corrections. Even before I could finish a sentence, her final words were "you can finish but at the end of this phone call, drop off the dog at the shelter" and "I don't need to have a reason. I can ask for the dog back because I can". They attempted to force a well adjusted puppy (one I had fostered for over a month) back into a cold kennel environment as a "power trip" simply because Michelle didn't like receiving a constructive criticism. It was clear she lacked empathy for the dog's stability and was prioritizing her own authority over the animal's well being. The adoption process here is abysmal. At the adoption event, numerous potential adopters who were interested in my foster dog said that the interview process is a joke. The interviewers talked more about themselves than giving the potential family to speak. A lot of them said the interview didn't even last 10minutes. Worst of all, I witnessed firsthand they use a lottery system (that's what everybody calls it at the event). They literally pull a name out of a plastic bag to choose the final family for the dog. Lastly, I find it interesting that Dawn (the executive director) responded to my google review asking to "connect directly". During my call with Michelle, I repeatedly asked for the contact information of a supervisor. Michelle lied and told me there was nobody above and she was the final authority. While the rescue claims their decision to pull the dog was for "safety" that concern only appeared AFTER I voiced my frustrations with their non existent communication which resulted me and my foster dog to stay at the vet for over 4hours. Was the "safety" they were worried about actually the safety of their own egos? As a rescue using an animal's placement as a tool for retaliation against a foster is very very disturbing and unacceptable. This organization is not what they market themselves to be. They claim to appreciate their fosters, but their actions prove they view them as disposable and animals as leverage. If you want to support a rescue that values animal welfare and basic human decency, this is not the right place. I would stay far away from this one.

My Catnificent Eleanor (whom I call Ellie) from Catnificent Cattery is ADORABLE, SO GOOD, and just…read morean absolute joy! I picked her up at 14 weeks. Vlada provided me some goodies to get us going, and because of traffic, it took over 4 hours to get home. She slept and just looked around - no crying, no problems. She is 7 months old today (10/19/25), and is PRECIOUS. I am NOT a cat person - I am a dog person, but I have fallen hard for my Ellie. We experienced ZERO of the horror stories I have heard about kittens and cats. No accidents - she was already litter box trained. No scratching on furniture - she was scratch post trained but she's not really a big scratcher. She has the sweetest meow when she wants something, but it's never annoying or too often. She loves going "outside" (on a leash of course - she is completely an indoor cat) where we go to the mailbox and I brush her. She loves going "bye bye" in her cat backpack - she travels beautifully. Not once has she bitten or scratched - not even accidentally. She is definitely not a lap cat - she will not even sit in my lap for a moment, but she loves being held and kissed and snuggled as I am walking around. She likes to be near us, but she is never overbearing or clingy. A funny quirk: she is very hot natured - she loves being cool so she sits in front of air vents sometimes and has no interest in being anywhere near or on a blanket. Thank goodness we have hardwood and ceramic tile flooring for her! I have taught her to sit and come. And her favorite play includes wand toys and those little 1 inch pom balls. She loves chasing them all around the house, and she even brings them back to me to throw again. Also, Vlada was excellent to work with. And, my Ellie is perfectly healthy. We had her spayed last month and she recovered wonderfully.

We cannot say enough good things about Catnificent Cattery and our sweet British Shorthair they…read morebrought into the world. My husband and I brought home our kitten in May of 2023 at just over three months old, and our lives changed for the best. He is the friendliest, sweetest, and cutest cat my husband and I, as well as our friends, family, and vet have ever seen. Both of us grew up with cats, but this one is different -- all in the best ways! He loves to play, cuddle, and socialize with our guests. He has so much personality for such a small creature! We are constantly laughing at his antics. Vlada was so easy to work with, communicative, prepped us for bringing him home well, and has been a joy to stay in touch with over the years. We can't imagine our lives without our sweet boy and are grateful to Catnificent Cattery! We felt the adoption process was professional, safe and healthy for the kitten and us, and have been honored to raise him and make him part of our family.

A-Plus Pets has been taking care of my cats and dog for 15 years, the staff is caring,…read moreknowledgeable and always reliable. I highly recommend A-Plus Pets! Margo T.

We have had a fantastic experience with A-Plus Pets. Andrew is our usual dog walker and he is so…read morekind and considerate. Our dogs love him! Not only is he a great dog walker, he also goes above and beyond to be helpful when he is at our home. Last week, Andrew came into the house and found my 14 month old screaming and crying in his playpen while I was cleaning up a shattered glass. I had bronchitis and the baby had an ear infection, so we were both super miserable. Andrew immediately jumped into action and volunteered to entertain my son while I cleaned. It was a life saver. We so appreciate Andrew and A-Plus Pets. We highly recommend them!!

I am writing this review not from the perspective of a customer, but from that of someone who…read moreassists various rescue groups with dog care using my own dog daycare facility, which will remain unnamed due to Yelp's self promotion policies. PAW seems to really care about the dogs in their care, they have many volunteers who make sure that each dog has its needs met. They do seem very selective in their applicants, which can be a good or a bad thing depending on who you ask, but worth mentioning for what it is. I recommend adopting a dog from them if you meet their criteria for that dog, you can adopt knowing the dog was well cared for, and donate knowing your money is going to an organization that gives its all for said dogs.

This is my 2nd adoption with PAW!! My first rescue was Nellie, a five year old poodle. It's…read moreamazing to see what a little TLC can do for an animal. Nellie blossomed right before our very eyes. She was a part of our family for almost 10 years before crossing the rainbow bridge. We just adopted Ginger a 5 year old min-pin who is already acclimating herself to our household. The benefits of using a rescue like PAW are numerous. All the animals are microchipped, spayed or neutered, up to date shots & Vet visit. Nellie & Ginger's Foster parents are truly our heroes. I definitely recommend PAW!

I love this dog store! Ultimate customer service and care: when they are closed they put out a…read moretreats box outside labeled with the neighborhood dogs names on it. They also have a fantastic array of treats, toys, leashes etc. plus they are a small business and the staff live in the neighborhood. I highly recommend it!

Loveliest little pet store with kind staff and high quality products. The type of small business…read moreworth supporting!

Natasha and her staff are some of the best around. I've had my dog and cat boarded with her several…read moretimes and refuse to take them anywhere else because of the love and care they provide them. She has amazing flexibility and is always able to accompany my schedule. She's also given me advice when my dog was having allergy issues which saved me a HUGE bill from going to the vet. I'm eternally grateful for all they do and will be a continued customer!

Canine Obsessions also known as our dog (Koko) second home, is a well supervised, sanitary and safe…read moreplace to send your fur baby. Koko is a mini golden doodle who impresses all who interact with her. She is well behaved & socially competent around other dogs. She attended canine obsessions since a puppy and we believe that it played a big part in her character development. I am aware that the implementation of the e-collar is controversial. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It is device that should not be in used for abuse nor is it intended for abusing your pet. I don't see an issue in blending positive and negative reinforcement when it comes to training. For example, if your child misbehaves and you confiscate a prized possession from them, they would learn not to repeat the bad behavior to avoid "negative reinforcement." But I'm not here to debate about the use of an e-collar. Just here to share my experience with canine obsessions. The owner & her associates are flexible with picking up and dropping off your fur baby, they are also relatable and easy to talk to. I thank you for all that you do for welfare of your clients!

This was my first experience with the Behavior & Learning Center and I'm so glad I went! I attended…read morethe 'Pit Bull Banter' seminar, hosted by Diana and Kevin.It was an quasi-lecture/ open discussion/ questions/ answer format. It began with the history of the breed, and went through characteristics and misconceptions. We watched videos of dogs to see examples of levels of arousal, predation and how those traits differ from aggression. Unfortunately, there is no Pit Bull Rescue in DC, I hope with education seminars like this, Pit Bull fans will group together to form one! Also, look for Kevin's book 'The Paw that Rocks the Cradle' to come out soon!

The staff were not friendly or helpful to adopt an animal. Filled out all of the paperwork just for…read morethem to say i couldn't take the kitten home because it was too small. No one contacted me about other options either. Rude and will never go to them to adopt! I was also talked to as if I was a child because I'm 19 and in college and asked if they had a student discount. Was told if I needed a student discount I shouldn't try to adopt. I would do a zero star review is possible.

Reading the comments saddens me, I am with a rescue group and just like shelters, we pick up the…read morepieces of irresponsible people. Dogs are in the shelter because an owner failed them, then we as rescue, as well as shelters, do the best we can to pick up the pieces from that. Any dog not on monthly heartworm prevention is going to have worms, we have seen a ton of hookworms this year and they are resistant - sometimes up to 4 treatments to get rid of them. Dogs may not be in the shelter or with a rescue group long enough for them to test negative. If you are adopting from a rescue or shelter then you have to go into that with the aspect of you want to save a dog. You may need to do a little extra work to get that dog healthy. In rescue a dog can stay in foster care for a bit, shelters don't have that luxury as there are too many animals in need. I always say there are more irresponsible people with pets than there are those of us trying to remedy the problem. Hard to win when you are outnumbered. Have a little patience because dealing with the need day in and day out can wear on you. Rescue has the benefit of any dog we take in we have evaluated and we will find a good home for that dog, but working at a shelter has to be difficult, you see nice dogs get put to sleep probably on a daily basis, you have to harden yourself a little to sustain that. Walk into the shelter with love in your heart to save a pet and give it a good life, these animals have had enough drama already.

BS. Lady on the phone told me one thing about a pet I was looking to adopt, and when we got there…read morethe dog wasn't available. What killed me was the rude woman at the desk then proceeded to argue with me about it. We were disappointed but I'm guessing that it's probably a blessing given that the place was shut down 3 times in like 6 months for bacterial issues. I imagine that any pup we got could have cost us in vet bills in the long run. Just sorry to have gotten my hopes up. I'm guessing, but since it was a puppy we were after, one of the staff probably took him. Boo hiss.