I'm a former in shelter volunteer turned foster (at least for now) for AMA. They have the sweetest…read morecats/kittens that I've dealt with in a long time, besides my own adopted cat. AMA works strictly with sick, abused, and neglected cats and dogs (although I'm completely a cat person), which is more up my alley than working with perfectly healthy animals (my cat is special needs - he's three legged, so that's how I got into working with sick/special needs animals). I've been with AMA for about six months now, and while I wish I had discovered this rescue first, I unfortunately came across Animal Haven first (AMA all the way - AMA is much cleaner and nicer than Animal Haven). AMA is my favorite Brooklyn shelter, and I know people who have adopted from or volunteer/work at other Brooklyn shelters and have somewhat of an attitude when it should be about the animals in need and not about one's ego. Yeah the adoption fees here at AMA are mandatory (unlike the ASPCA where I also foster - they have voluntary adoption fees based on what you can afford; nothing is required besides being a good quality adopter in the eyes of the adoption team there) and higher than you'll see elsewhere, but the animals are genuinely cared for and loved here. The adoption fees aren't the highest in the NYC area for cats and dogs, but they're higher than most other shelters that I know of. It's hard to not get attached to some of the animals there, and I can name a handful of cats that I've grown attached to since the end of March when I came into the shelter for my first shift: Chewy, Spring, Autumn, Tiny, Puff, Kiki, Sushi, Chili, Maple, and my foster, Muffin. It's hard watching them get adopted, but it's also super exciting to see them find where they belong. Here are some final words - if you like cleaning, socializing, meeting new people in person, having some form of structure to your week, and getting out of the house, then you should volunteer in person at the shelter. If working with too many animals at once is overwhelming to you but you still want to help out, consider fostering - AMA covers 100% of costs (including vet visits which any animal lover knows can get expensive), and Mariya is always available to talk to if you need help.

I was looking to foster a second cat and decided to work with AMA in December. I had the pleasure…read moreof working mainly with Jovanna who was so incredibly thorough in the interview and chats to identify what would work best for me and my cat and who the current cat residents were at the shelter. We decided to foster Alfafa over the holidays to potentially adopt if he was a good fit for the household. It's very clear from my interactions with them that they value every animal dearly and take the extra effort to make sure every potential adopter/foster is the best fit possible. Their application is thorough, they take their time to make sure there's a good match, and it was clear the cats were well taken care of at the shelter. I highly highly recommend anyone considering to adopt or foster to work with AMA, I can't overstate how much respect I have for their work, mission, and the people there.

A lady named Lessa referred me to Julia Zeous pretending they are working together at Gypsy Animal…read moreRescue So they asked me the cat's pictures They get away with 17 of my cats and $2,600.00 which I paid them to fix the cats, vaccinations and microchips After they blocked me and vanished with the cats and money I went to the address of the business they gave me and found nothing but a building( 142 Ave Uin Brooklyn) I WANT MY CATS BACK!!!!

Hi I found a stray kitten in a street about 2 weeks ago I m looking for a shelter for here can you…read morehelp me please

They dropped off my sweet little panther free of charge! She has worked out amazingly!read more

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This shelter is wonderful the dogs are all friendly and all. Some workers are nice, and extremely…read morefriendly but they need a better approach from the workers when interacting with people who volunteer to walk the dogs. The dogs here are wonderful and deserve all the love, but my recent experience with a staff member was absolutely horrific. While volunteering, a male worker aggressively snapped at us for playing with the dog!!

We had a fantastic experience adopting our puppy Mavis from Sean Casey Animal Rescue. They took…read moregreat care of her before we got her, helping her with an issue she had as a very young puppy. And they were very happy to see Mavis again when we brought her for an occasional quick visit and reunion with Sean. Mavis was extremely sociable, happily meeting countless people and dogs on our walks. And also a very avid swimmer -- we took her on many adventures at a lake, a bay, and a pool. We'll always be grateful to this shelter for helping us adopt Mavis, and enjoy 13 great years with this beloved dog.

We are so lucky and blessed we got to welcome Carmelo into our home from Brooklyn Paws--the whole…read moreexperience of adopting was smooth and the cost was beyond reasonable with all the kitty shots and neutering included. Justine is an angel who is diligent, loving, and  caring of all the cats in the shelter--they all have unique histories and backgrounds but all have found temporary found families within the shelter. I love that they all have freedom to roam and play with each other in the large room within the shelter. While visiting, we were able to get a clear sense of each cat's personality by the way the interacted with each other and my partner and me. This little guy was the biggest mush, and we learned that Justine saved him and his siblings from near death by saving his mamma. She told us, "this guy has never had  bad day in his life." If you are looking for a new-feline family member, you will love the experience of finding them at Brooklyn Paws! You can also support the work of caring and rescuing these animals by making a tax deductible donation.

We are so lucky to have found Brooklyn Paws Foundation and Justine! They are very careful with and…read moreprotective of every animal they foster and put with a family, it was easy to see how much they love the animals they work with and want the absolute best for them. We love our new kitten so much and it's clear that she got a great start to life under Justine's loving care! Brooklyn Paws Foundation is so helpful and conscientious about where and who they send their pets to, we couldn't be happier to have gotten our kitty from them :)

I don't understand this rescue group. My cat passed away, so I have 2 boxes from Chewy with about…read more40 cans of renal cat food. I called 3 times and no one ever got back to me. Do you not accept donations? Or is it just rudeness?

I met Keri when I was looking for a house and we immediately bonded over our love of animals. As…read moretime went on and we remained in contact, she would show me the new rescues and keep me up to date on them as well as checking on how my own cats were doing. I eventually adopted a kitten (Diana Ross) and she matched our personalities perfectly. Unfortunately, one of my cats unexpectedly passed away around the time the litter was getting fixed and she let me meet love bug Smokey Robinson where I immediately fell in love. We let him heal and my house to calm down before she brought him over and we immediately bonded, another perfect match and it was great to keep a brother and sister together (for better or worse because they are crazy now). You can tell seconds within meeting these two that their love for animals is immense and they are willing to do so much for them. They provide the best care and only have the animal's beat intentions in mind. It's not about the adopter, it's more about the adoptee as it should be. I highly recommend them whether you're ready to provide a fur-ever home or get a new home.

They hung up on me and wouldn't answer my calls when trying to bring a lost dog. Wouldn't recommend…read morethis business

We adopted a pup, Buddy (aka Biscuit). The best pup to become part of our family. We currently…read morehave a female pup who wanted a brother and now she has one. Regina is fabulous... she helped us introduce them slowly for the perfect meet and greet. Now they are always together and they love each other. Thank you.

I have been there a number of times - for end of life service - I'm a…read moreTNR rescuer and last year I had 6 cats I had to bring in. The people who deal with this service are compassionate. The down side is you cannot be with your cat during their euthanasia - this is a bad thing. We who love cats or dogs (or for that matter any non-human animal that is part of our life) want to be there so they see our face last on this earth and know that we love them dearly. One other thing: I did use the ladies room while there and the hallways smell so horrendous. There is no reason for this. They need to have and should have a proper cleaner for the floors. I know how many animals they must have there for adoption but still.....this is a fairly new facility....get it clean.

ACC Queens has been truly wonderful, a beautiful location and spacious. The staff there, especially…read moreStephanie, are incredibly kind, compassionate, and deeply dedicated to the animals in their care. The adoption process was fast, smooth, and easy to understand. Stephanie was very patient, kind, and helpful. I find the entire team very warm and helpful. I initially came to adopt a kitten I had rescued, but sadly received the heartbreaking news that his health had declined. The staff allowed me to see him and say goodbye, and their empathy in that moment meant more than I can express. After spending some time interacting with the cats there, another little one chose me, and now she is coming home with me. Thank you to the entire team for the care, patience, and love you show every day. I am truly grateful for both the support during a very emotional moment and for helping me bring home my new family member.

This organization is absolutely fantastic! They brought our girl Eden to us last summer, and we…read morecould not have asked for a more perfect dog! She adores my son and keeps an eye on him. She's wonderful with our other pups. Jeff Berri and his team are incredibly compassionate. He has an enormous heart for all these pups! We will be rescuing another survivor (or possibly two) from them. We are so excited! If you are seeking a truly honest and caring rescue, NDLB is the one for you. They have so many babies in need of homes.

Our family adopted a dog from one of NDLB's Chinese Sanctuaries in East Asia 7 months ago. I have…read morenothing but praise for all of the staff encountered throughout our adoption process, (which from start to finish took a little more than three months). NDLB is an incredible 501(c) (3) non-profit and their global mission of rescuing dogs and cats from immense suffering and complete abandonment, along with their exceptional care and concern for each survivor (no matter the gravity of each animal's injuries), is nothing short of outstanding. The dog we happened to adopt is a Japanese Akita Inu and happens to go by the name Romeo because he happened to be saved from slaughter on Valentine's Day (on February 14, 2020). The founder of NDLB , Jeff Beri, and his crew actually risked their lives twice to save our dog. Once (due to the strict Covid-19 Restrictions in China at that time and a second time to challenge the people who were about to slaughter him). I personally found all of the NDLB staff I interfaced with during the adoption process very personable and easy to connect with. More importantly, I found the staff demonstrated great care and concern for their animals throughout the adoption process. While waiting for Romeo's freedom flight to New York, we received multiple videos and photo's along with ongoing communication from the NDLB Chinese staff who were with him daily. The New York staff made sure I (along with my husband), understood all the possible challenges that came with adopting a dog from overseas and wanted to make sure we were up for this type of challenge. All I can say is Romeo has completely changed our family's life. Our family over the years has had three dogs. Romeo was our first overseas adoption, by far, he is the most considerate dog we have ever had the pleasure of owning, and is always looking out for our well-being. One last positive has been, over the past months, being able to maintain on going contact with Romeo's team in China, and being able to send photos and videos of him here having all sorts of fun in the USA. (See Romeo enjoying sunbathing below).