I went to the SPCA last Monday to see what cats they had. There was a fair selection of cats to…read moreadopt, no kittens at the time. I didn't want a kitten, and ended up adopting Gunther, whose name I changed as soon as he showed me his personality. Renamed Sylvester on Tuesday evening, he is a sweet and gentle 2-year-old, but often into mischief. Happily, I do not have a Tweety bird. Currently, you do not need an appointment to adopt a cat, except on Saturdays. The shelter this week also has a pony and a water turtle, and other non-canine or feline species. This a very clean and well appointed shelter. Care and concern for their charges is obvious for all the staff and volunteers I met. There is also a gift shop in the Adoption Center. Other buildings include a veterinary clinic, and a wild life rescue unit, as well as a drop-off center. Fee to adopt a cat is $120, and they give you a bag of food, the same food as the animal has been on. Covid safety precautions are enforced --masks and distancing.

Very clean, all the animals are very well cared for!! I love coming here and seeing the barn…read moreanimals and the dog and cats, I always see staff walking the dogs. Yesterday they had vet for a day there with students checking in on the barn animals and they had therapy dogs there and one of the older students was nice enough to give me a tour and brought of one of the chickens for me to see since with my wheelchair it was hard to see over the door and let me pet the chicken which was cool he was such a great tour guide and told me all about the bar animals!! Definitely the place to adopt from if you're looking for your fur-friend!! They are handicap accessible!!

I had to put down my elderly cat. It only cost $20 and the staff was incredibly kind.read more

They never answer the phone or return calls. We went to the shelter and expressed interest in a…read moredog. He wouldn't be available for 48 hours as he was on meds.....they said to call back. We've called 5 times and no return call.

I'm a huge supporter of the work Ten Lives Club does to take care of, and find homes for, thousands…read moreof cats every year. They also host a variety of fundraisers throughout the year, which is why I recently visited the main shelter to pickup a basket I won from the virtual meat raffle. While I was there, all the employees (or volunteers) were busy doing something to take care of the cats. A few were in the parking lot cleaning carriers, the desk attendant was answering a woman's questions about a cat, and another came by to quickly retrieve my basket. During the short time I waited, I said hi to a few cats in stacked carriers near the entrance which I assume was temporary. The only reason I deducted a star was due to the overwhelming smell inside. I understand it's an old building with carpeting, so I'm excited that they're building a new cat campus and hope it will have a better air filtering system to make visiting the main shelter a more enjoyable experience.

After a patient cancellation last week, I stopped by PetSmart to run a quick errand -- and…read moreunexpectedly came home with a new family member! Ten Lives was hosting a pop-up event featuring adoptable cats, and as I walked past the glass, a little Tuxedo kitten pawed and playfully chased after me. That was it -- he was mine! The adoption process took a little while, but only because a volunteer was training someone new. I completed all the paperwork easily through my phone and their iPad, and everything was explained thoroughly. I also love that Ten Lives offers a 14-day post-adoption vet service -- I've already used it since Wasabi (that's his name!) came home with a small kitty cold and a slight hernia. I can't say enough good things about this wonderful non-profit cat adoption agency. If you have a moment, check out their website -- you'll instantly fall in love with all the sweet photos of their adoptable cats. And if an adoption doesn't work out, they will always welcome the cats back with open arms.

Awesome people! Great animals! Slow moving animals but they are respectful and helpfulread more

Though I've never adopted from HEART I have stopped in to both their Hamburg and Williamsville…read morelocations. All of the volunteers are super friendly and so so caring! You can tell how much they love what they do. They're all extremely educated on their animals as well, if you need help finding your match they will find you the perfect cat. :)

Please note: this is in the Niagara Centre Mall, NOT 6025 Chippawa Pkwy. Yelp insists on lumping…read morethe locations together. My friend and I stumbled upon this fantastic cat adoption centre in the otherwise dead mall that is Niagara Centre. In the front area, they stock odds and ends (water bottles, t-shirts, etc) to raise proceeds for their efforts. The back of the store is the really impressive part; it's divided by a floor-to-ceiling chain link fence with a gate, and they have dozens of cats wandering free. The area is the size of a large living room, and it's filled with all sort of furniture for the cats to climb/sleep on, as well as toys. There's an area in the very back marked "employees only" where the cats are free to retreat to if they need the litter box, food, or just a quiet place to hide. The employees are happy to let anyone in with the cats to visit, and you're free to pet or play with them, or just let them come to you. It's a great setup, almost like a cat cafe, where you can get to know your future pet on their home turf. No cages, so the cats aren't stressed out. One cat in particular approached us for attention, and we happily petted her and fed her some treats while she purred non-stop. The other cats casually strolled around or slept, not bothered by us in the slightest. I only wish I lived nearby, because I'd love to visit all the time. It's probably for the best, since I'd want to take all of the cats home.

The cats are always well cared for here and the employees protect the cats from being adopted to…read moreimproper homes

If I could give no stars I would... I adopted a kitten who was told everything was up to date, and…read morewas ready to go. Upon arrival to home the kitten was throwing up every where atleast 10 times in one night. Also was not aware or told anything but my kitten also had surgery for a hernia.. I'm currently at the vet now getting all this fixed because the owners did not write any of this on his chart ! Place is horrible they just want $

Love it! Currently located on Allen Street, near Franklin Street…read more Nice, clean little shop with tons of treats and good stuff. Staff is super friendly, and my dog had a good time (anytime she gets treats is a good time for her). I'll definitely stop by again on our walks.

Oh-my-dog. It's a real shame that it took me forever to check this place out, because I've…read moreobviously been missing a piece of my dog-lovers' heart. I'm pretty sure that I found it here! Found inside of the super-gorgeous Market Arcade, Buffalo Barkery is a pretty sweet pet boutique that offers a variety of treats and toys for dogs, cats, and owners alike! The shelves are stocked with all sorts of goodies to spoil your pet with, as well as some human-friendly gifts that are perfect for pet lovers. I loved all the accessories they had here, like bandanas, bow-ties, and collar/leash sets. They even had cute Halloween items since the holiday is coming up. I was so tempted to bring home things my dog really didn't need. Buffalo Barkery is basically a bakery as well - they make and sell their own dog treats, with flavors inspired by local faves like Beef on Weck and Chicken Wing, as well as Pumpkin and Buffalo Chip. They also do custom orders, and I hear they make a mean doggy birthday cake! I love the business model they stand behind - the owners started making their own dog treats, tired of unnecessary preservatives and by-products often found in name brand treats. "To us, dogs aren't just pets, they are family." Absolutely! I ended up bringing Rosie home a couple of cute cookies, as well as some Vegan Ear Wash. I am very eager to return to this lovely shop, and I think I'll have to bring my pup with me next time.

I adopted my cat from them. She was in Petsmart and I fell in love!…read moreShe is beautiful and gentle. I was encouraged to stay in contact & they were happy to answer any questions I had. Definitely recommend!

I adopted my cat Lily from Second Chance and it's one of the best decisions I have ever made! Since…read moreadopting her I have also started volunteering with them. They have cats in many different Petsmarts and Petcos around the north and southtowns and even more animals in foster homes. If you're looking for a new cat/dog definitely get in contact with them - everyone cares so much about the animals and will help find you the right one!