On April 11, I adopted a very sweet brown tabby cat through the organization, PetsAlive. I named…read moremy new cat Theodore and was told that Theo had been found on the streets and had recently had scabies, eye surgery and skin issues - all of which seemed to be healing nicely. I was never told of his extensive dental disease or that he had feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). I noticed that Theo's energy level seemed a little low, but he was eating very well and didn't display any signs of digestive issues. I DID notice that his breath was very smelly, so I took him to my veterinarian. The long story made short is that Theo will have to have several teeth extracted and his length and quality of life could be affected because bloodwork showed that he is positive for FIV. I have requested that PetsAlive take care of the dental issues Theo has since I can't afford thousands of dollars for teeth to be extracted. My concern of permanently returning Theo to PetsAlive is that his cycle of being an unwanted rescue cat will continue. His life could be one of going from adoption site to adoption site and never being adopted because of his bad teeth and FIV diagnosis. Please be aware that, according to my veterinarian, there are several no kill shelters that DON'T test animals for FIV or leukemia. Before you adopt an animal, please ask if the animal has been thoroughly tested for diseases that could affect the animal's health and wellbeing.

I love this rescue! They do amazing work and have an amazing staff! They put on a lot of great…read moreevents and doing their part to help animals. I really appreciate rescues like this that really care! I just recently went to Barktoberfest. I brought my dogs and we dressed up! Was such a fun time! The best event yet! Great vendors and a doggie costume contest. Hope they do this every year. Special thanks to Kathryn Riccio for all her help when we were at the event!

We have a foster puppy, Sammy. They got us in early and out exactly on time. They were prepared for…read moreour pickup. We felt like Sammy was in good hands & he had a super-fast recovery. The team was amazing. Sophie was the best!! She was personable, polite, & professional. After just one meeting she knew us & remembered out foster. I highly recommend them!

I'm very sorry to say this because it could potentially affect the animals awaiting adoption here,…read morebut I would highly reconsider adopting from here, at least for cats. I adopted a cat a couple of weeks ago from here, and I was very transparent with the fact that I have one at home already with anyone I spoke to. Not ONCE was I told that they DO NOT TEST FOR FiV or FeLV. Imagine my surprise and immediate worry when I email them during my new cat's vet appointment finding out these aren't standard tests. Not only that, but she is also showing a couple of signs of parasites, and has a paw with some sort of infection. This organization put my cat at home in danger because of all of this. I understand they may not have the money to test for two MAJOR diseases, but AT THE VERY LEAST they could have been transparent about it. I wish I could articulate better on how disappointed, upset, and angry I am. I can only hope my new cat isn't sick and my cat at home is well. I literally cannot believe this.

Animal Alliance Galveston County is absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked in, the entire…read moreteam was compassionate, attentive, and truly caring. They took excellent care of my dog, Hazel, who came in with a skin rash/irritation, and within just two days she is already looking so much better. They got her all up to par, provided great medicated shampoo, and made sure she left with everything she needed. I also received flea, heartworm, and tick medication, which gave me total peace of mind knowing she's protected and on the right track. Hazel was a little extra excited in the lobby because she couldn't wait to see the other dogs, but the staff was incredibly patient, understanding, and kind about it -- which meant a lot to me. You can truly tell they care deeply about the animals and their well-being. A special shout-out to the gentleman in the back -- he is phenomenal. Knowledgeable, kind, and clearly passionate about what he does. I am beyond grateful for the care Hazel received and would highly recommend Animal Alliance Galveston County to anyone looking for compassionate, trustworthy animal care. Thank you all so much!

December 20, 2023…read more Got here at 235p for a 3p appt... it's 338pm, and we're still waiting. got in at 345p. ALMOST every employee came to see 1 of my 2 cats; PurrC-Percy was the center of attention for 20 minutes!! he's a big boy...24lbs very soft and mellow kitty, so everyone was petting him, and there was lots of noise and movement in and out. but, meanwhile, in his carrier, was my nervous 10lb boy, Rufus. The longer this was taking, the more upset he got. he eventually started, growling and hissing. I held him, but those 20 minutes put him over the edge. by the time he got on exam...tech had to cover him in a towel. vet got 1 shot, and Rufus went Kujo-Kitty! he started screaming... got up and out of that towel soo fast, FLEW OFF the exam table and back into his carrier. he charged the opening of his carrier as it was being closed...hissing. it was very traumatic for him; he should have been first, but the tech had gotten Percy to the exam table first. so not only did I wait an hour to be seen...1 cat didn't complete his exam. im not going back to this clinic, it's just too busy.

Over the years, I have adopted many dogs from Special Pals, usually large older ones. Every one of…read morethem have been great decisions. An Akita, German Shepherd, Mastiff Pit mix, Husky Shepherd mix, Pitbull that was such an ambassador to the breed. I now have a little Staffy pit mix that is sweeter than sugar. I have not had one complaint to share, only praise for their excellent fosters that ready dogs and cats for home life.

We learned about Special Pals & their great work to place pets in forever homes. We dropped off…read morefood and supplies after our little dog passed. The staff is very friendly and genuinely appreciative our donation and took us on a tour of the facility. When we are ready for our next rescue dog we will go to them. In the meantime we will make monetary donations to help this great group keep going.

2 baby kitten's were found under a hood of a car Went to…read moreshelter in hope they would accepts kitten's , I was turned away and told they would come pick up the animals from a location in Rosenberg because it was 8 and the couldn't accept them until 10. I wanted till 10 and no one ever showed up. When I called to verify if they were still coming to pick up the kittens, they expressed it was a misundertaing and they wouldn't come and pick up the kittens as they had told me a couple hours before.

I adopted a cat here a month ago and she turned out to be FeLV (feline leukemia) positive. Turns…read moreout they don't test their cats that come in for either FeLV or FIV. I have 2 other healthy cats at home and they refuse to take her back, and I'm struggling to find a place for her now. I will NEVER recommend this place.

This review is for League City Animal Control. I've filed several complaints and sent several…read moreemails regarding these aggressive dog's almost killing my dog and when Animal Control does show up they do absolutely nothing again nothing about the different incidents. The response was 'Since the dog's didn't technically bite your dog we can't do anything" Okay so wait I'm supposed to let these horrible dogs walked by their irresponsible owner kill my dog then Animal Control will do something about it. Wow! Um Okay. Ridiculous response to my emails, phone calls and complaints. My tax dollars hard at work!!! I can't wait to move the heck out of League City since it's definitely biased and selective on "whom" they assist in the neighborhood. Thanks for NOTHING League City Animal Control. I'm sure the business owner will reply but whatever and this review will be posted on other platforms. LC Animal Control needs to do better and actually help law abiding citizens such as myself when we call for assistance.

This place has amazing services, and also, when I've gotten my kitten, She was already potty…read moretrained which was amazing. They also are pretty clean.

Odd...when searching for the business "Pup Squad" in the Yelp search box, the business Smashburger…read morekeeps coming up as a result! =/ *gulp* Visited the Pup Squad Animal Rescue location at Houston Pavilions Saturday morning to peep through available pups. The rented space is large, airy, and spacious enough for several kennels to line the walls without overcrowding. Due to the high ceiling, warehouse style accomodation, it smells fairly fresh & clean in here. It's also dark and cool, and most dogs were found napping their way through the morning...a stark difference from other adoption places I've been to. It was easy to move through the space, and foster parents sat next to their pups like proud parents, eager to do a show and tell if so requested. What I liked most about this place is that the dogs here seemed to be happy! I rarely saw nervous, jittery dogs. Most were in their kennel, eager to play with visitors; others in their foster parents' arms, and some napping, barely opening an eye to peer at us. Though I did not come away with a new child that day, I wouldn't hesitate adopting one from this group. I spent a good 20 minutes talking to a foster mom about this organization and I'm completely thankful and hopeful that there are still many altruistic people left in this world. If you're considering adding a member to your family, please put Pup Squad Animal Rescue on your list as a must-visit.

This program is great when you think that most people want to get a puppy when they get a dog, but…read moreif you want to do your part and get a rescue dog, your chances of getting a small breed puppy decreases to about zero. They have dogs in all shapes sizes and colors and all (I'm pretty sure) in good health. Our first visit there we were just curious but pretty interested in getting another dog to play with our very energetic shih-tzu and one that was small enough to accommodate apartment living. We walked around a bit and they did have some really cute dogs, but it wasn't until we spotted this adorable pup that I had the "gotta have this puppy" feeling. They told us he was a puppy mill dog and that he was a Tibetan terrier and maybe about 3 months old. We personally didn't have all day to make a decision and were hesitant to commit on the spot, but they guaranteed that we could have a one week home visit to make sure that we wanted to keep him and that he was compatible with our dog. They would hold the $120 check and if we didn't come back, they'd cash it. So, for $120 you get a puppy in good health who's been socialized through the foster program with as many/all of the shots and exams needed for the applicable age an optional microchip to have put in later rabies and county tags You have to fill out an application form, but they review it on the spot and if you're a shoe-in (i.e. you have a dog or know the risks/responsibilities of having a dog) they let you adopt. It was a painless process and we are very happy with our puppy. These dogs are rescues so I'm attributing that to the fact that we weren't quite sure of the age, how big he'd get, and if he was really the breed they said he was (we thought he was a bit jack russell for a while, but now due to his size, we are back with the Tibetan terrier.) The other great perk to having a rescue is that I know at least the VCA will give you a free first exam for having just adopted a rescue. A great program and system for adopting puppies! Just a note, puppy mill dogs, as I later found out, can have a lot of health problems on their own due to poor/careless breeding. Do your research!

Love this place the main woman who works the counter is so nice and helpful…read more They offer a "spend the night" program for the animals to see how they adjust before adoption. I've had my cat for almost a year now about to get him a friend from here!

Penny (aka Trixie) is the second rescue dog we've adopted from SLAS. She was a thin, anxious puppy…read morethat had been abandoned in a shopping center before SLAS officers picked her up. She received so much care and love at this shelter, which made her transition into our home much easier for everyone. She is now a happy and healthy BIG girl! Many thanks to all the wonderful people at SLAS who made Penny's dream of a happy ending become a reality. Wonderful place to find your next fur baby!