We adopted our little scruff nugget Madeline from them in 2016. They were great at the adoption…read moreevent, required anyone in our family who would be staying with her to come in, required anyone home visit. All things I applaud for the safety of the dog. I sincerely hope that someone who gives a bad vibe will be turned down. I absolutely recommend them.

I adopted through Second City Canine Rescue and had a very positive experience! We worked with them…read moreregarding my veterinarian's advice and they were very accommodating. The fees are very fair and many rescues charge a lot more for an adoption of a healthy spayed/neutered dog who has been in foster care in most cases. I have adopted through some local rescues and I have been very disappointed in their lack of interest in the health of their dogs. Since I know Second City Canine Rescue actually cares about their placements, I will absolutely adopt through them again.

A lovely place with lovely people…read more I went in looking for a specific dog I had found online. Unfortunately, because of a health condition he has he wouldn't be able to go to a home where he would be left alone for a typical work day. At first I was sad, but the owner Kelly was upfront and made it clear to me this was for both mine and the dog's sake. The next step: They asked me what I was looking for in a dog, if I had any breeds in mind. Next thing I know I'm in a small room with 5 dogs saying hello. They both explained to me each dog's personality and let me socialize with the dogs midst the chaos. I would have never expected to end up adopting a Chihuahua - but he stole my heart right away. I'm in the middle of a move so could not adopt him until a couple weeks later (but still provided my payment) and they were more than happy to keep him the extra couple weeks until I could pick him up. It's been a very long two weeks, and I'm thrilled to see him this week! Overall it's a great organization with fantastic staff and volunteers. We live in the city of Chicago, but I know that if I ever adopt another dog in the future, I'll be going to Tails of Hope.

Tails of Hope is a non profit organization that takes in the pets of individuals who pass away or…read moreare terminally/chronically I'll and can no longer care for their dog or cat. They do make exceptions and take in pets that would otherwise be put down at another location as well. To me that was an amazing mission statement. And they are a no kill shelter. Who could ask for a better shelter?! These ladies truly love the animals and provide them with the best care possible as they try and find the perfect families for these animals that have fallen on hard times. My coworkers and I took a group of students here to learn about the animals and the work that goes into running a shelter. Tails of Hope was super accommodating and helped us organize an engaging field trip!

Affordable rescue !!! I went to orphans of the storm and the kittens were $275 , this rescue had a…read morefee of $175 ! I have a cat at home and adopted a new kitty last week !!! So happy :) thank you . She is super playful!

While the application, interview process, and the meet and greet was fairly easy and lax... and we…read moreare absolutely in love with the pup we adopted... we are disappointed that the health status wasn't fully vetted (like other rescues). We we told our pup was healthy from the rescue/Vet, we still took the pup to our regular Vet after bringing him home. It turns out, he still had fleas AND had a bad ear infection (and no medication was administered for it). Neither of which were addressed during the rescue's in-take and during his care/time at the farm. After another week... and we found live worms in our pup's stools and immediately had to buy more medicine for tapeworms. I read previous reviews saying similar experiences (but given they were anywhere from 1-2 yrs ago I thought this might have been addressed with the time that had passed), but no as of Nov 2024 these are still very valid conditions to be aware of. The animals need to be further tested and treated during the adoption process (and really should be done during a quarantine period to avoid it being a constant cycle at the Farm). To add to the issue, we have other pets at home, so, unbeknownst, introducing fleas and worms to the rest of our gang, plus remediation, was very frustrating. We've also asked for the formal rabies certificate, as well as the tag... and feel like the request goes ignored. They only hand wrote in a Rabies # on the adoption paperwork which doesn't seem very valid. I'm sad I have to write a "bad" review, because we'd like to believe the rescue's intetions are in the right place. But I hope FKAR considers these similar comments/complaints going forward to truly ensure they are adopting out healthy animals.

When God created earth he planned on this shelter to be a part of the landscape…read more The people who are here are doing amazing work. Mostly volunteers There are so many fur babies both cat and dog that need forever homes. I had the pleasure of coming in to an event where we returned unclaimed cash valued at over $200,000 that was being held in the states unclaimed property section that was left by a lake county resident So great to be here and help out the shelter and these beautiful dogs and cats Remember fur babies are gifts to us and deserve the best. If you can, please come by and take a fur baby home for the rest of their life. They deserve to be loved and spoiled

BUYERS BEWARE! The management does not stand behind their adoptions. They sold us a sick kitten,…read moreyounger than they said, cost $300. Three days later we took him to our Vet for assessment and meds, over $200. Management basically said its my problem. We've adopted from OOTS twice before. But now we're done with them.

I would give them 10 out of 5 stars if I could…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the animals. The animals are clearly well cared for, and the adoption fee includes a lot, such as microchipping and keeping the animals up to date on their medical care. They are also happy to answer questions and provide advice, both before and after adoption. If you're considering a special-needs pet or aren't sure what type of pet would be the best fit, they'll take the time to explain the responsibilities involved and help you make an informed decision. What really sets this shelter apart is that they take the time to get to know potential adopters and make sure each adoption is a good fit for both the animal and the family. Their focus is on responsible placement and the well-being of the pets, not superficial factors. I especially appreciate that they don't judge a person's ability to provide a loving home based on their social media presence. Too often, some organizations seem to equate online popularity with being a good pet owner, but those things have little to do with one another. In fact, the amount of time someone spends building a social media following says nothing about the care, attention, and commitment they'll give a pet. This shelter evaluates people based on what truly matters: their ability and willingness to provide a safe, stable, and loving home. I adopted two kittens from them about a year and a half ago. One grew into a gentle giant, while the other stayed petite. A few weeks ago, I returned and adopted a large 3-year-old cat as a companion for my gentle giant. The adoption process was just as positive the second time around. I highly recommend this shelter to anyone considering adopting, donating, or volunteering. They are doing great work and truly have the animals' best interests at heart.

I have supported the Buddy Foundation with my Uncle before the building was built. Last time I…read morebrought my little dog for a $20 photo opt with the Easter Bunny I was the only one there. It didn't turn out well and I asked for another one! Sue screamed at me and said it was good enough! It was the last photo of my dog! Thanks for screaming at me Sue! Off my list of donations. I now give my money to Reach out in Lake County because they don't scream at me!

Improve based on review. Bigger portions. Upgrade your food and portions. Price are ok but not for…read morewhat you are giving

I'm surprised not to find Second Chance on Yelp! We adopted our two girls from them and they were…read moreextremely diligent on following up for confirmation of spaying (which is so crucial) and the foster homes they use for their animals are top notch (my sister in law is neighbors with one so I've witnessed first hand). I couldn't be happier with Second Chance and highly recommend anyone looking to adopt a cat (they occasionally have dogs but not on the norm) contact them.

Very nice staff and the place is pleasant there so many options to choose from between dogs and…read morecats and I adopted a cat in the second photo and the cats are fun to play with and very good place they have rooms for the dogs and cats 5star

Most amazing shelter we went to, its were we got our cat chiquis and couldn't be happier. It's such…read morea warm and caring environment so I really really recommend adopting from here!

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.