This is a review is on Yorkville Animal Hospital on Bridge Street. Anyone who owns and loves their…read moreFurry Baby please, please stay away from this place. It's run by extremely cold and unprofessional Women! They just care about your money not saving your animal. My little girl a 9 year old Yorkie nee a life saving surgery. Unfortunately the price was a small fortune for me. And so the options offered was put her down or have the surgery. So please.please stay far away from from this terrible hospital place. They only care about your money not the welfare of you and your dog.

I applied for a hamster and found out that someone applied right before me. but the hamsters foster…read moremom offered me two other hamsters that were available for adoption. The foster mom was quick to reply, answered all of my questions and was flexible with my schedule to meet. I could tell she took really amazing care of the hamster we adopted :) i definitely recommend adopting from this agency!

WOW! I finally hit 500!…read more I wanted to make this review special--something that's close to my heart (just like my other 100 markers!). For those of you who know me, know that I love my pooch Ryno. He's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and yes, is treated like royalty. I have yet to meet a Cavalier that hasn't been sweet, awesome, and overall just a great catch! I have not adopted from this rescue, but know people who have, I've also met a few people affiliated with the rescue at various meet ups and dog shows throughout IL and even WI. :-) You couldn't ask for a bunch of better people! Here's a little about their mission (taken from their website): GCCR's mission is to help ensure the health and security of abused, abandoned, and otherwise endangered Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by rehabilitating and placing Cavaliers from shelters and similar situations, by assisting breeders and owners in finding new homes for their Cavaliers, and by providing to the public educational materials and consultation regarding Cavalier health and care. The growing popularity of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels has prompted increased breeding by unscrupulous breeders and puppy mills. This development suggests that owners' concerns about health as well as the number of Cavaliers in need will only grow. Placement of Cavaliers in new homes without appropriate, knowledgeable veterinary testing may result in unforeseen, serious heartaches for new owners. The GCCR as well as other dedicated Cavalier rescuers and owners are here to help.

It seems like the two other reviews say it all!! I volunteer with the GCCR and can't believe how…read moresupportive, nurturing, and selfless this group of people truly are. We have members who have owned cavaliers for over 20 years and novice owners. All of which are dedicated to educating the public, raising awareness, and rescuing these lovely dogs. Please join our group on facebook or check out the rescue website: www.gccavalierrescue.org

I can't believe I hadn't reviewed Adopt previously. My dear sweet Calliecakes is from this shelter,…read moreso I am forever grateful that they rescued her. My parents saw her at the shelter back in 2012 and texted me her photo (because they knew I wanted a cat), and I was like "yes absolutely I want her I will come get her." And the rest is history -- it's been 11 great years with my bestie (and hopefully many more). And then a year later, almost to the day, my parents were like "hey let's go to Adopt" the day after Thanksgiving and they ended up getting a cat (their second) for themselves. I haven't been back to the shelter since 2013 when I went with them when they decided to get their cat, but at that time the shelter was super nice and they had several rooms where cats could roam free. It was a nice, no-stress situation to be able to sit on a sofa or on the floor and have the cats come check you out. So many snuggles. And I follow them on Instagram and they continue to do great work and care deeply for the animals they rescue. Definitely check them out if you are looking for a new best friend! And now enjoy the cat photo spam/cat tax :)

The dogs and cats are well taken care of by the staff and volunteers. They are friendly and…read moreinformative about any questions you have about adopting a particular dog or cat. There are a lot of amazing cats and dogs here looking for a good home. They offer vet services including spay and neuter at the clinic they have across from the shelter.

Their lead volunteer coordinator has next to no business or experience running a program for…read morevolunteers- I looked up her profile - I saw no experience with her handling a shelter in the past. A couple of us met her once at a public event - I nor the other person ever saw her a 2nd time after that. She is never around - enjoys barking orders via electronic means at the volunteers. You have to cancel 24 hrs before coming in, and if you have a last-minute family emergency, there is no guarantee that the people you notify will relay the message. There is a clique-ish environment developing there, too. They gossip and talk about people behind their backs. Please adopt from a private shelter that actually values their volunteers and wants to you to get a cat or dog that matches your life situation. I adore the dogs there, just not the humans who are running the show.

Sent this email to Michelle**** I called her the day we had…read moreto put our newly adopted pet down and she said regarding not being given information our cat had FIV and told after we signed "Sorry, we were probably busy". ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am emailing this to share my experience in adopting from the humane society. Seven weeks ago, my family came into the humane society looking for a pet . We had our eyes set on Blaze. Online it listed some information about him and I was immediately drawn to him. No health information was listed at all. He was with a volunteer and her child, who were looking to adopt but he was hiding from them. We walked in and he immediately ran to my children to play with them. They spent the next HOUR bonding with Blaze. The other party was interested in him- but I begged the volunteer to share with them why we really wanted Blaze. Last year we had three deaths, a murder , an eviction for my sister as well as three family members diagnosed with life threatening disease. This cat was going to heal our hearts and we were going to give him all the love we had left. Ultimately the volunteer chose to look at another cat. It was not busy that day. It was a Friday at noon. As we signed his papers the volunteer said "oh. Did I tell you? Blaze has FIV" She did not tell us. Nobody did. I realize that is not a death sentence but this should be shared online as well as BEFORE children especially are introduced to the pet. After bonding - what was I supposed to do??? Blaze was given every ounce of love we had for 7 weeks. Unfortunately, suddenly (as I have been told 1000 times with FIV cats), he started vomiting while I was at work and having massive diarrhea. Bouts of ten times in 20 mins. He had an underlying stomach infection that had been there for months according to my Vet...(a well known and respected vet in Naperville) I left work and rushed him to our vet . After several tests, She told me he was really sick and prognosis was not in his favor. Blaze was euthanized that day. He was only 2..... I can't believe it happened. I can't even begin to tell you the extreme amount of additional pain this caused my family. This has me thinking twice about ever adopting a pet for our family again. And I would never return HERE I am really upset by the heartache this caused our family and even moreso by the lack of communication of important details on behalf of the volunteer/ staff that day. I am thankful we had him- bc I question the fact that we weren't told for a reason and he would have died alone in a cage. Wish this story had a better ending- especially for Blaze...

What a pleasant visit and surprise all to Dr Turner presence. We have been going to the clinic for…read moreabout 8 years and never been treated so well! Thank you so much Dr Turner, your kindness and skills are amazing!!!!!! It was the first time we met with you, but I have to say the way you treated us with such respect is unforgettable and we will cherries that moments forever!

**I do not recommend this organization based on my experience.**…read more My puppy was spayed at Fox Valley Animal Welfare League on August 6, 2026. My complaint is not about the veterinary care she received. It is about the customer service, communication, and leadership conduct I experienced. On Sunday, August 9, I called regarding my puppy's post-operative medication. The receptionist returned my call and explained that she was catching up on calls. Although she did not directly tell me that I should feel lucky she had returned my call, the way the conversation was communicated left me with that impression. I felt dismissed rather than as though my concerns were being taken seriously. By Thursday, August 13, I had not received the assistance I needed, so I called again and left a voicemail. I did not receive a return call. Because my puppy needed her medication, I drove to the clinic. When I asked for the office manager's name so I could address my concerns appropriately, I was not provided that information. Instead, I was told that I could be removed from the building and that the police could be called. After receiving the medication, I went to my vehicle and began documenting my experience. The receptionist then came outside and continued the conversation. The surgeon and another staff member also came outside and stood near my vehicle. The receptionist apologized several times, but the apologies were repeatedly accompanied by explanations about why she believed my behavior had caused her reaction. I left feeling that my concerns had not been genuinely addressed. I understand that customer-facing employees deal with difficult situations. However, that does not excuse treating a client in a dismissive or confrontational manner. I later learned that the receptionist is also the president of the organization's board. That leadership role makes the situation particularly concerning to me because it raises questions about how complaints involving her would be independently reviewed. I am sharing my experience so other pet owners can make their own informed decisions. **I do not recommend this organization based on my experience.**

Yesterday was the third time we've needed Dr. Jessica to release one of our dogs. Dr Jessica is not…read moreonly compassionate, but she's caring & very competent. We never feel rushed through this process. She let's us take all the time we need. I almost forgot to mention one of the other benefits of in home euthanasia: We have other dogs in our family. After Dr Jessica puts my girl to rest, we have our other dogs come in to say goodbye. My other guys know exactly where their pack mate went. They're not confused & they don't wander around the house looking for their family member. The comfort this brings them is priceless. If you're in need of this service, do call them & request Dr. Jessica. She makes a very difficult time just a bit easier. I highly recommend her!

We recently had Dr. Jessica come to our house after our 15 yr old dog was diagnosed with terminal…read moreissues. You could not possibly ask for a kinder person to help through this process - she explains everything thoroughly, does not rush the process and was great with follow up communication as she even returned our dogs ashes to us in about a week. Would without a doubt recommend her to anyone in need of in home euthanasia.

I got the SWEETEST little kitten from TAR! ( so did my daughter) However what I was not expecting…read morewas all the info on my kitten and the very thorough folder I got with all her info. I've rescued before and this kittens folder is solid. She even came chipped! It's also very nice to know I'm able to text Kelly should I have any questions. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

We had an awesome experience with Treasured Animal Rescue, Inc. We found a few kittens we liked…read moreand once we filled out the application and responded to us, we were able to set up an appointment with the foster family for a telephone call, then a video call and finally an in person visit. We fell in love with our baby and were able to take her home with us the same day. She is fantastic and I could see that the foster family took really good care of the animals trusted to them. Thank you Treasured Animal Rescue, you helped make our family "complete"!