Me and my girlfriend have volunteered for brooklyn animal action for about 3 months. We also just recently adopted two amazing sisters from them. The dedication that they have to saving cats and finding them good homes is amazing. The adoption process was thorough and they made sure to answer any questions and ensure we were thoroughly prepared. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

Kind, passionate, sincere, professional rescue, foster, and adoption team! We are so in love with Eva and Raven ... our rescues from Crown Heights. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

Donna was extremely unpleasant to work with and I would not be surprised if her uppity and discouraging attitude have prevented or delayed hundreds of cats from finding their loving homes. From the first initial call, she kept lecturing and talking at me even when I gave the "right" response to her questions. I understand having love for these animals but at some point this feels more like a power trip and trying to feel superior. For instance, when asked if my cat would be indoor or outdoor, I suggested that I may take them outside if they like it. She proceeds to ask how upset I'd be if my cat ran into traffic and died... like of course I'd harness train the cat and not let them roam free....... No transparency was given during the process, I was given the chance to meet the kittens I was interested in but at no point before did Donna mention that other appointments were also made and other applicants were being considered, until after the visit. I was shattered emotionally and no updates were given to me on the process even after I reached out. I understand you are busy but could've at least let me know if they were adopted. I know she would be mad if she were in my position. Because of her, I decided to quit the adoption process altogether and just purchased from a breeder. Thanks a lot Donna read more

We recently adopted two kittens from Brooklyn Animal Action. BAA made sure there were two of them together, a bonded pair (but not siblings). They are absolutely adorable and very healthy and totally devoted to each other, and to us. BAA is a terrific rescue organization. Their communication with us was great and yesterday we had the kittens spayed/neutered which was covered by our adoption fee. The volunteers who run BAA are kind, devoted and knowledgeable. Please consider using BAA when you want to adopt! And adopt, don't shop! Regards, Ann and Jim read more

We've worked with BAA for years and they've always been kind, responsive, and RELENTLESS in their efforts to find loving homes for Bed Stuy's needy cats and kittens. It's truly remarkable how much time and attention they devote to finding homes to needy kitties. Through them, we've fostered over 30 cats and kittens and seen them forever-homed to wonderful, loving parents. Brooklyn Animal Action will always have my love and support, because they truly give 130%. read more

We had such an amazing experience with them and found our forever pet of ten years through brooklyn animal action. We now live in nj suburbs and our sweet angel of ten years just passed away but we are already considering brooklyn animal action for Our next best friend as Although we are much further now we hope to find another super special and unique friend like our sweet girl was. They are great! read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - My daughter and her best friend a few years before our sweet fury friend passed - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

I am so happy with the adoption services at Brooklyn Animal Action. It was my first experience adopting, and Claire was so helpful with providing all the required information necessary and guiding me through the process. The process was seamless, and very simple. The kittens were fully vaccinated, microchipped, and they were Spay/Neutered. The spay/neuter is worked into the adoption fee, so there was no stress in working out the logistics of finding a location to offer that service. We are in love with our kittens, and they have made such a great addition to our home. They were fostered by a lovely family who cared for them very well, and that has made their transition into our home that much easier. If you are looking to adopt an animal, I would highly recommend going through Brooklyn Animal Action! They were truly great. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

You do NOT want to deal with these people. They lied to us about the age of the cat we adopted, saying she was 1 when she was 7. Claire, who dropped her off, is extremely rude and aggressive. She has sent us continuous rude, harassing emails when we had extreme issues with the cat, even though they say they will help if owners need it. Then, for absolutely no reason at all, Claire sent us two emails accusing us of abandoning the cat (which we still have) on the street--see photo. They adopted out a sick, older cat who they pretended was a healthy kitten. The cat is sick, but the people at BAA are worse. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Do you want to get this kind of email for absolutely no reason? - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

I found a cat on PetFinder that i was interested in adopting, reached out to Donna by email, filled out an adoption form, and we talked on the phone the same day, which is the first and last of anything sound or positive. To start, she asked me about my current cat, and i mentioned how i'm his 4th human mom (2 other moms, and 1 foster), then she launched into some serious judgements about what the other 2 moms must have been like, their character, etc. Okay...? i certainly didn't, but Donna *must* have known them. I mentioned that i take my current cat out on a leash/harness for walks, and you would have thought i just told her something real heinous: "Why would your cat need to go out? Nowhere does it say it's good for you to take your cat out! (yes there are, pretty much every article, so long as your cat wants to and is safe and appropriately trained). Jackson Galaxy never encouraged that (he does actually). Is your cat stressed when you take him out?? (what kind of a monster do you think i am? obviously not if i take him out regularly). Donna kept lecturing and refuting me for my choice in SAFELY taking my cat out, until i finally said, "why do i feel like i'm being put on the defense right now?" then she relented ever so slightly, "i'm just talking to you." No Donna, you're talking AT and berating me. She kept repeating "you seem to have a real commitment to taking your cat out" despite me telling her multiples times that i would not do anything that would be unsafe or not tolerated/enjoyed by my cat, and realizing that all cats are incredibly individual. Needless to say, this did not work out. I get that she might have some concerns, but there is a way in which they can be expressed, and be open to the experiences of the potential pet parent; maybe ask some questions and refrain from going in on your judgmental, condescending, ignorant, holier-than-thou high horse about something that you were obviously lacking knowledge in. It's a shame, because these pets need loving homes, and the way in which she talks at people is doing a real disservice to these pets and organization. I will not be adopting from this agency, nor will anyone i know be encouraged to. read more

I first adopted from BAA over two years ago to add a sweet tabby kitten to our home. Since Covid-19 hit, I noticed my tabby was getting bored of me so I decided to reach out to BAA to see about potentially fostering cats to see if she would be open to friends. Long story short, our foster tuxedo kitten quickly turned into an adoption. Claire made the adoption easy because she recommended to us a tuxedo kitten based on his personality, knowing that my tabby is playful but sensitive to change. Claire was so thoughtful about making sure my home was safe and welcoming to my cats. I would 100% recommend Brooklyn Animal Action to anyone looking to adopt or foster, knowing that they are going to get a serious, thoughtful experience to make sure that potential pet-owners are not only ready to adopt but also have their animal thrive in their new home. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Tux & Tabby - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

Very disappointed in the service of this organization. Communication was late, terse, dismissive. After a month of no one responding to me about two cats I was interested in, I finally moved on to another local organization. I just can't understand what the problem is. We are responsible animal lovers with means to care for our pets, and they have animals in desperate need of a loving home. I hope they get whatever kind of help it is they need. In the meantime, my heart goes out to the animals waiting for their forever home. Best wishes to them all. read more

We were excited to adopt a cat so our current cat would have a companion. We adopted a cat who had an active infection in his mouth and whose teeth were basically rotting and falling out. We mentioned it in to BAA, who then took him to the vet where they removed eight teeth. On the one hand, they helped resolve the situation, but on the other...they had this cat in their program for over a year. How long was this cat in pain and they didn't notice. It gets better! A month or so into trying to get the two cats to become friendly, we started noticing patches of hair falling out of our first cat. Yep, you betcha! The cat we received from BAA also had ringworm and gave it to our current cat and to us. I get that they are doing a service and trying to help cats, but I consider this completely unacceptable. I can't believe how poorly this cat was looked after until we got it. Also if they had just been more upfront, we could've taken care of this before he infected our entire home both humans and both cats. They also have not responded to my latest email which I sent over a month ago, so I assume we're on our own from here on out. Would not recommend this to anyone. read more

PLEASE be careful when you adopt from this group OR GO ELSEWHERE :( I am usually not one to write reviews and generally give the benefit of the doubt, but this upset me so much that I need others to know what happened. Long story short, they "forgot" to include health information about the cat I was given and I had to look through the (sparse) vet info myself to find it, and was then guilted about returning a cat that I was not ready to care for. I saw one of their cats online and thought he was really cute, so I applied for him. It's worth noting that this cat was listed as Felv/FIV negative. Also relevant is that a cat of mine passed away recently. I got through the whole process (to which they were very nice, albeit a little scattered) which included a virtual home visit in which I had to open all my closets + show screens on windows, and reference calls that included asking about my financial situation and general ability to care for cats. A little invasive, I thought, but worth it if I'm getting a cute cat, right? I was also reminded throughout this process that he was FIV/FELV negative. While in conversation, I was told that the cat had a chicken allergy, which was also not listed on his listing (only that he was on specialized food). I signed the contract, paid $200, and went to go get the cat (because his allergies wouldn't bother me! ). The next day, when planning to take him to my vet to get him situated with me, I finally had a chance to look at BAA's provided vet document (which was sent AFTER I paid/signed the contract). It was very sparse with no indication of age despite the listing stating he was 'young', which concerned me. I then noticed he was actually FIV positive! I asked his foster if she knew about this, and it turns out she did not and BAA did not tell her. I asked the rescue group via e-mail, and was told by Claire, that she "FORGOT" to include that information, but that, quote "It wasn't actually a big deal, more of a stigma than anything," sending me a resource. This and the subsequent conversation I had with her on the phone, however intentioned, came off both patronizing (as If I don't truly understand the nature of FIV) and guilting. Included in this conversation was her stating that "other vets are jerks" and "the only real risk for FIV+ cats is that they are a little more susceptible to dental disease." I wanted to return the cat given that I had stated multiple times to people in the organization that I just lost a cat and I am not currently emotionally prepared to take on one with a known health issue that I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT PRIOR TO ADOPTION. *Note: The listing of the cat is now updated but I do have proof of it beforehand along with all documents provided to me. UPDATE. They changed his name to Pancake, which is the name I gave him (Pan when I got him, Mr. Limpy before that). This will be the third name change for him to date. That is VERY suspicious. read more

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We have nothing but great things to say about our experience with BAA! Ayelet was great - super responsive and helpful. We were able to get our application completed in a few days, then we went to an adoption event at Petsmart. Ayelet was there to answer all of our questions. She was helpful without being pushy, and she emphasized through out the process that we should meet as many cats as we like, there is no need to make a decision hastilly. Fortunately for us, we found our next kitty at that same event. Next day, Ayelet set us up with a volunteer who helped us bring our cat home, then Ayelet provided all the documents and information that we need. Through it all, the process was super smooth and BAA was great at providing all the information that we need. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action are absolutely fantastic and my experience with them has been nothing but positive. I've adopted three beautiful cats from them at this point, the last one just as recently as September (picture attached). The process of adoption was made incredibly simple but also there was always someone to talk through any questions I may have had. The support and care that Brooklyn Animal Action offer to both animal and prospective adopter is second to none. It can not be overstated how well run this volunteer organization is. Clare and the crew do exceptional and vital work in providing safety and wonderful lives for these cats at every stage of their rescue. They are making a huge difference every day for animals in our borough. It's remarkable and I highly recommend adopting through BAA read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - BAA car snoozing. - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

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I've had a wonderful experience adopting through Brooklyn Animal Action. Like many people, I decided to adopt cats during Covid and I was pretty nervous about how the process would work with every step having to be virtual. As it turns out, I shouldn't have been nervous at all - the home 'visit' was simple and informative - and pointed out some issues that I wouldn't have thought of. The foster was happy to answer all of my questions about the kittens and facetimed with me so I could see them 'in action'. The kittens are well socialized and healthy and BAA took care of scheduling their neutering appointments so all I had to do was show up. I take them to my own vet and BAA provided all of the documentation that I needed for proof of vaccination and their medical histories. My guys are the best thing that could have happened to me and I still shudder thinking about them out on the street trying to survive. Thank you BAA for saving them. read more

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We adopted two beautiful kittens from BAA. We are so happy that we went with them for adoption. I will admit that at first I was taken aback by the lengthy and thorough adoption proceedings but now I am so grateful for the care and attention they take in finding deserving parents for their cats. The foster parents for our kitties could not have been more loving and caring for our kitties. Everything was taken care of before the adoption and now we have two healthy and gentle kitties and all of the vaccinations, shots and spaying is taken care of. Thank you BAA and all involved for the love and attention you give to the many cats that you work so tirelessly to find homes for in NY. read more

Avoid this place at all costs! When you want to adopt a pet, it should not feel like a job interview and or if you are adopting a human baby. They require a video phone chat to see the house. This volunteer person Ayelet critiqued several things wrong with the home, want three references, and ensure that the our current indoor cat has been to the vet within the last 3-4 years. Because we didn't take our healthy and happy indoor cat to the vet in over 4 years, we were rejected on adopting any of their cats! it should not be this complicated. I am someone that has over 15 years of experience with caring for cats, dogs and other small animals. There is a huge need for pet adoption, and turning people away for highly impossible standards is counter productive. read more

We had such a great experience with Brooklyn Animal Action. Claire listened to us very patiently and gave us useful tips on cat care and guided us through the process. It went super smooth and we are very happy with our new addition to the family!! Thank you BAA! read more

I reached out to Claire thru BAA In regards to a stray street cat I cared for outside about 3 years. Before I found Claire I raised money to take him to verg for a deep LG open and infected wound. I took him in despite my 11 yr old dog and not knowing how it would work. I was uncomfortable yet more uncomfortable putting him back outside so I kept them in separate rooms. I fed him got him treated for his wound and fleas and eye infection. Then I met Claire. She made an appt and took him to dental and to be fixed. Our brief drop off was brief but civil. After the dental and week worth of medication she needed pics which I understood but made clear I was uncomfortable doing. Trying to hold open his mouth and get pics scared me. She sent 3 single sentence text saying send pic I need pic please take a photo. Despite my feelings told her I'd be happy to bring him to her to take a look. She didn't ever reply that night again til 4 days later She texted to confirm our meet and unfortunately I couldn't make it due to a terrible migraine which I stated that day Nov 12th. Never heard a word from her til I texted today, Dec 5th, despite my personal feelings towards her to say thankyou and sent a pic and say he is happy here in his forever home with us. The reply I got was can you send donation. No hello or that's great, didn't check in last month nothing. It's absurd to me the lack of communication and rudeness. I wouldn't ever work with this rescue. I feel as though we should be on the same team working towards the same goal. It felt so far from that with her. Handsome is now in his forever home and has a loving canine sister, a fun human brother and me his momma who's going to love him forever. read more

I had a fantastic experience adopting through BAA! They were friendly, knowledgable and helpful! They do fantastic work and help to get so many pets off the street and into good homes. Highly recommend :) read more

I first spotted the cat that interested me about 3 months prior to when I decided to contact BAA. After waiting two weeks to hear back regarding the availability of cat I wanted I submitted an application on the 24th of April. This included giving a heads up to friends and colleagues that they may be contacted regarding a reference check for a cat. 18 days later I am contacted with questions regarding my self employed employment status. I respond and elaborate on what I do for work which is very run of the mill stuff but felt a bit invasive at this point. I'd already agreed to a virtual home check , provided 3 references and completed an entire application but fine. 7 days later my email has gone unanswered. I contact my references to see if they ever heard from BAA and they have not and the cat I was interested is still on the site. It all leads me back to what is actually going on here. Is this adoption agency a scam ? I'm seriously concerned about the information I gave these people being safe. My home address , how many hours I'm typically out of the house, my phone number, names and numbers for people close to me. Look elsewhere! read more

I had a fantastic experience with Brooklyn Animal Action! - I was looking for an affectionate young cat and they helped me find the perfect guy. I reached out about cats and shortly thereafter Claire got me set up to meet a few. I found the one I was excited about about, and within a week, I had gotten paperwork filled out and was able to bring him home. The volunteers I interacted with were all super kind and knowledgeable and cared very much about the cats. BAA made sure he was neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. He's loving his new home, I'm loving having him here - I highly recommend to others who are looking to take in a furry friend. read more

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Love my cats to pieces but this rescue is horrible! I am glad that they are out of their care. Believe all the negative reviews. I can totally relate to each and every one of them, as many issues they discuss I have also shared. Even though this is a volunteer organization, there should still be an ethical standard that they should be accountable for. They charge a fee and it's not cheap, so voluntary or not they are selling you something and therefore it's a business. The man I dealt with was very sneaky, shady and manipulative, and lied constantly. This review could be a book if I start listing details. They are not upfront about things, especially medical, and I think it's because they try and play doctor themselves instead of bringing them to an actual vet and they want you to depend on them instead of finding your own vet. Nothing on their actual medical record backs up anything they say. He wouldn't let me spay/neuter my cats til they were 6 months for the girl & 8 months for the boy, and I honestly felt that if they could get away with not neutering my boy he wouldn't have. It really should've been taken care of prior to adoption, but they said they were too young (which was not true as they were 3 months & it could've been done by then). Then when he wanted me to do things his way he told lies about one of my cats health to make it sound like he saved his life so I would do what he says, but all the paperwork he provided from vets doesn't show any of that. I should've noticed the red flags right off the bat. I adopted 2 cats and one was not even on the listing until I inquired about the first. I think they only put her because they thought she was more "adoptable," if you know what I mean. Because of covid they weren't allowed to do the home visit & it had to be virtual, but a week later he wanted to come to my place to give them their last dose of a vaccine because he didn't want them brought to a vet for it. The guy kept telling me not to bring them to a vet because it will cause the cat stress, but I think they just don't want you to find out the truth. Also, where they keep the cats before adoption must be filthy and disgusting because they came full of parasites, including really bad ear mites and high levels of intestinal parasites. If everyone who adopts a cat from them goes to their vet and they see all the parasites they come with, word will get out that they don't take care of their cats and I think that's why they try and stop you from going and ask you to let them get you the treatments. Shady! They also don't seem to understand boundaries. In the beginning the guy contacted me a lot, weekly and sometimes even daily, mostly for stupid nonsense (like a month after I had the cats he left a message to advise me not to use plastic feeding bowls- like hello I would've already bought and been using something by then) and asking for constant updates which I thought to be a bit excessive. I would be direct and let him know I didn't need his oversight. I would've understood every now and then the first few months to see how I was adjusting, but this was constant and intrusive. Then once the cats finally got fixed I thought it was time for him to back off and leave me alone now that all the initial stuff was taken care of. But then he starts contacting again & when I don't respond he leaves sneaky lying messages to try and force a response from me, saying there was a concern from the vet where my cat was neutered (well that was over a month prior and I already spoke with that vet directly at the time to tell them the cats have their own vet handling that and we're just here for the neuter, & they accepted and wrote that on his discharge paper). I know that was a BS move and it's not the first time he's pulled something like that. It's borderline harassment, and I almost think had I been a guy he wouldn't be this aggressive in his contacts which technically is a form of sexual harassment. I blocked his number (and saved all communications in case I have to issue a legal complaint) and sent an email asking not to contact me again. My cats will only be going to their own private vet from now on and that is the only people I will be discussing anything with. read more

Volunteers may be well meaning trying to save cats but this group sure does invade your privacy. The hell they have put my friend through harassing her, not disclosing complete medical records and then shaming her basically for going to her own vet to resolve health issues is ridiculous. They made her bring the cats SHE ADOPTED to their vet and say she was just fostering them, this way she wouldn't be able to speak with the vets and therefore only get information second hand. She asked me numerous times about issues with them. I suggested ear mites for the scratching at the ears, yup they had that. I suggested parasites for the diarrhea issues but their vet only gave metronidazole. These cats need panacur, and an aggressive treatment for 10 days of it. Why? Because tape worms are very common but sadly almost always missed when a fecal is run. I work in animal care and have since I was 14, I'm now well I won't say but way older and wiser to learn honesty is the best policy. Any animal I adopt out I make sure the adopter is given full medical disclosure and they are asked to bring the pet to THEIR vet to ensure health is as stated. Never would I make anyone use my vet and say they were just the "foster parent" read more

While I love my cat, I agree with other reviewers that this business clearly covers up health issues to get cats out the door no matter their fitness. BAA told me he was 7; independent vet said there was no way he was younger than 11. BAA told me he was having minor stomach issues; after three vet appointments and three different expensive diets over the course of six months, he still has serious GI problems. Go somewhere else. read more

I'm so grateful Brooklyn Animal Action brought sweet little Lucy into our lives. She was the first cat we met in person and she really is The Perfect Cat for us! That speaks to the amazing volunteers at BAA. They are knowledgeable, thorough and efficient. We applied online, scheduled a few video calls, and less than 3 weeks later, we brought Lucy home. These amazing volunteers guided us through every step of the process. They took time to get to know us and what kind of cat personality would be the best fit. They patiently worked with us on our apartment safety fixes and shared resources which helped first-time cat parents like us. Our community is better because BAA and their work. We are so incredibly thankful. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Lucy the sweetest cat in the world - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

My partner and I had a WONDERFUL experience with Brooklyn Animal Action, where we adopted our cat Squeaks! Knowing that this animal adoption org is completely volunteer run shows just how dedicated everyone who works with BAA is. We specifically worked with Tara, who is absolutely incredible! She even dropped off Squeaks at her new home, and checks in personally to ensure the adopted animals are safe and healthy. When we filled out our application to adopt, we received a fast response, and were well on our way to giving Squeaks a furever home. I am one of five locals who have used BAA to adopt cats, and I would recommend this organization, which is comprised of cat-loving and caring people. Thank you for helping us add Squeaks to our family! read more

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This is a remarkable organization.  We are so blessed to be the recipient of a darling kitty found on Malcolm X Blvd in traffic; then, safely and lovingly rescued and fostered until we could arrive to bring her into the fold of our family. These BAA rescuers respond to some heartbreaking situations with skill and compassion, helping to make sure that each cat is healthy, socialized and adoptable. I cannot begin to describe the kindness and concern of the BAA rescuers. We are forever grateful for every aspect of the adoption process that brought our kitty from dangerous streets to our welcoming home. I cannot recommend any organization more when it comes to placing cats into loving arms. We have recommended BAA to many of our friends. Their experiences have consistently confirmed ours. Song S. read more

I recently adopted my cat Fiona through Brooklyn Animal Action, and the whole process was as smooth and supportive as you could possibly want. I attended one of their adoption events at Petsmart, and the volunteers they had staffing the event were extremely friendly and helpful. I applied online, they checked my references including my previous vet, something not every rescue does - but it shows the level of care they provide to their cats). Fiona has turned out to be a wonderful, gentle, loving, well-socialized cat - but this isn't a cat review. This is a BAA review. And they're awesome too. read more

These people are amazing! We adopted two adorable kittens from them 4 years ago and had an amazing experience. It was clear from every interaction that the volunteers at BAA truly care about what they do and about the animals they are helping! read more

It's so hard to find a trustworthy cat foster group these days that doesn't feel like they're judging you like crazy. When I came across BAA I was interested in adopting a senior cat from one of their team members. The owner and foster person I had met with were so kind and it was clear that everyone adored cats and cared strongly for their well-being. The home visit was pleasant and soon I had a little old lady kitty bossing me around my apartment. When my little old lady passed, I didn't even think of any other group than to go back to Brooklyn Animal Action. I went to one of their Petco Unleashed events and found another amazing and friendly kitty. The best part about this group specifically is that they spend lots of time with the cats so that they can give an accurate description of each cat's personality and needs. For example, they told me my current cat was "chatty" and they were absolutely correct lol. They were accurate about his temperament and it was helpful in finding a cat that best fit our household. It's been nearly four years and I always make sure to check in with the team to share how healthy our kitty is and how happy we are to have him and have worked with BAA. if you're looking to have a sweet companion and work with lovely caring cat people, this is the spot to work with! read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Our cat Hiroki, whom BAA team members called "a totally catch" and "a sweet baby". They were right! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

I am writing two years after adopting my cats from Brooklyn Animal Action. First of all, my experience with BAA was phenomenal. I am not sure who these negative reviews are from because I can tell you without a doubt it was an incredibly positive experience and it was not my first time adopting. I had adopted two cats 8 years prior who both passed about six months before I ended up adopting two BAA foster cats. One thing I love about BAA is that they are fostering so they really get to know the personality of the cats and kittens to help make sure you have the right fit in your future companion. The application process is intentionally thorough to make sure you are stable and prepared for pet companionship & responsibility. BAA volunteers were patient with me as I express what I was looking for in cats and didn't pass any judgement about my preferences in markings and personality. They were more than happy to play match maker and never pressured me to moving too quickly. They were very clear about all the steps in the adoption process and checked in with me to see how things were going. I just sent my second annual holiday 'card' from the cats along with an update. They are doing excellent and I couldn't recommend BAA to adopt a pet in need more! They are a fantastic organization. read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - My two BAA "alumni", two years after being adopted! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

This review shares lessons about Brooklyn Animal Action's policies and practices regarding kitten adoptions. 1: They only adopt kittens in pairs, insist that owners feed them wet food twice a day, and ask for consent to do home visits. 2: If adopters report that they had a cat before, they should be prepared to give veterinary references, even if they and their (now deceased) pets lived in 3 different states and multiple locations. Volunteers call these veterinarians, and if the (former) owners did not go to the vet as often as the volunteers believe they should, then their applications are rejected. The best solution here is to neglect to list previous pets. Those applicants who don't list a previous pet will have their applications processed more quickly (and probably be more likely to be approved and/or receive the pick of the litter) than former pet owners, who receive more intense scrutiny. 3: Personal references should be aware that they may be interrogated about their own pet-owning practices. A volunteer (Donna) lectured my reference that she really should have two cats and not just one, and that it was cruel not to let her cat outside. The ASPCA does not recommend that cats be let outside; they cite research that says that cats live 25% longer when kept indoors. It seems irresponsible for a rescue organization to advocate for cats to go outside in NYC. 4: Finally, if you want to adopt specific animals, they will not be held in reserve until your last reference is called. My application was finally approved, but too late to get the pets I wanted to adopt. Donna, the volunteer that I never corresponded with, told my reference that this happened because I "dragged my feet," but that is absolutely not true; I responded to every query within minutes. However, BAA was not happy with my first vet reference, and when they checked a vet reference from 8 years ago, my records were not found, probably because someone misspelled my name. This search delayed the processing of my application, allowing someone else (probably someone who did not list a previous cat on their application) to adopt them first. Despite this very negative experience, I am giving two stars instead of one, because the volunteer I worked with was very prompt in returning emails. While I regret not being able to adopt these particular animals, overall, I think I dodged a bullet here, since I would not want to work any further with anyone at BAA, or support their organization monetarily. The few days I corresponded with BAA were traumatic and stressful. It's not easy to talk about my pet's death at age 17 (!) with someone who seemed to want to lay the blame on not enough vet visits. I also regret putting my references in the position of being judged by people who had never even met them. It's unfortunate that the volunteers at BAA view raising a pet in such rigid, black-and-white terms, and fail to set potential adopters' expectations more clearly. Perhaps this occurs because all interactions take place via email. I feel fortunate to have then adopted a kitten very quickly with the ASPCA, a professional organization that trains staff and volunteers to treat animals and humans alike with sensitivity, respect, and dignity. read more

We adopted two beautiful kittens from Brooklyn Animal Action in mid-September. I waited this long to write a review until after they seen a vet and been spayed & neutered (it's a boy & girl bonded pair) because I wanted to make sure they were fully healthy. They are! There are a number of negative reviews here that scared us, but all of our communications and dealings with BAA have been wonderful. They responded to our adoption application within days, we had our Zoom home meeting rapidly thereafter and a Zoom meeting with the cats and foster parent. Then they called our references and approved our adoption within the week. Once we picked up our kittens from their lovey foster parent, everyone checked in on us and appreciated the "cat spam" pictures we sent. They're responsive via email and phone. The spay & neuter cost was included in our adoption fee, which was a pleasant surprise. Our cats are perfect, cuddly little terrors, and we couldn't be more grateful to the crew at BAA. read more

We have one rescue cat, and decided we wanted to rescue another who really needs a home. We looked at rescue groups online and were deeply touched by the photos and story of a cat called Humphrey, who was rescued from a parking lot in rough shape. We submitted our application for him on a Friday. BAA got back to me within 4 days to discuss next steps. They contacted my references, did a Zoom home inspection with me to make sure our apartment was safe (screens on all windows etc.), and that Saturday we took him home. I love that they were thorough in making sure he was going to a good home, but also fast and efficient - we took him home only 8 days after submitting our application. The volunteers at BAA are angels for rescuing these cats and giving them a second chance at life. And they have SO many wonderful cats available, from kittens to seniors, all colors and personalities! I highly recommend BAA if you're looking for a new furry friend! read more

Brooklyn Animal Action - Our lovable new kitty! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

the volunteers are who make BAA an amazing organization. Tara and Gregory, and both of the fosters i dealt with on separate occasions, are some of the best people in this city. i had a great experience adopting my first cat through a wonderful foster in Carroll Gardens. about a year later i attempted to adopt another cat as a playmate for my first. after two months of trying to get my older cat to even tolerate the new one, i came to the heartbreaking realization that i couldn't keep the new cat. Gregory worked with me and the foster to take her back/re-home her. it was so painful for me, but they were so understanding and kind. BAA is a great group of selfless individuals that i hope you can meet and have a great experience with. read more

Completely surreal experience. Read article below. It is on point. Adoption agencies are having a MOMENT and are drunk on power. They love rejecting people based on nothing because (right now) they can: https://nymag.com/press/2021/07/on-the-cover-of-new-york-magazine-its-a-dogs-market.html My husband and I wanted to adopt a little sister for our young cat. I applied for a 2 m/o kitten. Got a call back and spent 2 hours communicating with somewhat incoherent DonnaE (who admitted to being on painkillers for a torn meniscus). First thing she told me is that people are assholes and don't know how to take care of animals. I got a lesson (which sounded more like verbal spanking) on food, discipline and everything cat related. Apparently my husband (who had cats since childhood) and I were doing everything wrong for our cat. OUR CAT IS HEALTHY, HAPPY AND LIVES LIKE A QUEEN. Every person on the reference list we provided would've vouched for that, If the agency bothered to make the calls. After 4 hours of communication with DonnaE and Isabella (foster mom), sending many pictures and videos, ALL I got was a general rejection letter. "BASED ON INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED, WE DO NOT APPROVE YOU. GOOD LUCK". Sent from agency's general email address and not any of the people I corresponded with. Cowardly? I think (?) we were rejected based on food preferences and/or spaying costs. DonnaE was very shady about the spaying process. In the initial conversation she mentioned agency's struggle to cover the costs. Isabella, the foster mom, told me that we would be financially responsible for spaying the kitten, which sounded very odd to me. Most agencies fix their animal prior to adoption. Anyway, I never did get any answers, just a slap on the wrist. Clearly these "animal lovers" really don't like or care for people. In my opinion, this is actually a disservice to the animals. This poor kitten will to end up with someone who will promise to feed her certain foods DonnaE deems as "the best" vs a loving and nurturing home (with top notch food approved by our top notch vet). How very very sad. read more

The person I dealt with from BAA is Tara. She is very impersonal and unprofessional, extremely biased, shallow, rude, and abusive. I don't know what she's actually doing with the donations, because she is adopting out cats with only fiv/felv test or false negative test. She lies and encourages her fosters to lie about the age of the cats and kittens. She will tell you a 15 year old cat is 7 years old. If a foster disagrees with her unethical behavior she berates and belittles them and the prospective adopter. Tara is the definition of a Karen. She's biased and discriminatory. She pretends to care about the cats, but has 32 in cages in her basement but gets away with it because her organization is a "rescue". She claims to be busy. No she lives a lofe of leisure and travels abroad at least twice a month. I wonder if that's being funded by people she calls poor and hood. Tara and the BAA should be investigated by the AG of New York. From what I've read in other reviews her fellow founders of the rescue are no better. Summary: BAA adopts out sick cats, lies about their health and age. Tara is unprofessional and unethical. Vet records are falsified by their partner vet. Don't foster with them, pray for the cats. read more

Lovely people who really care about their animals! So grateful for their work. They have a great understanding of each pet's temperament and work to ensure each will find a perfectly suited home. read more