I have been fostering with them for 6 months now and I can't say enough good things about this…read moreorganization. The staff loves their job, are on it when your foster is sick and are pros at social media marketing to show off the fosters cuteness. What I love most about this organization is that most animals are in foster homes. It gives them time to decompress and allow them to show their true potential. Future adopters are able to really get to know their likes, dislike and quirks. Don't hesitate to volunteer, foster or adopt your newest cuddle buddy

Staff members at OTAT were very helpful and informative, their dogs are clearly loved and well…read morecared for. They gave us great tips and resources after we adopted Fitz! The process was easy and affordable. Thorough medical record keeping. The only bad thing I could say is the facility does feel a bit under-resourced for a rescue group that has been around for 3 decades. Feels like walking into a rental home, but I assure you this group and their team were highly professional and high quality! Will certainly be recommending OTAT to others. :-)

I don't come into this store very often any more now that Pet Supplies Plus opened in Yorkville,…read morebut recently had an AWESOME experience here! My husband and I are adopting another cat and needed a cage so that there would be a barrier in between my cat (a little diva) and the new cat for a few days, or as long as it takes for them to get along. We wanted to purchase the floor model because it was already assembled, but when we took it up to the counter it was apparently missing a piece (the plastic tray in the bottom). We said we didn't really need it though as we were going to put a litterbox in there already, so she said we could either get a new one out of the box and receive help assembling it, OR, get a discount! I figured the discount offer would be like $5 or $10 and was ready to take it BUT, they offered us a whopping $40 off! So we got the intermediate size dog cage and a small litter pan for $65, which is about half of what we were anticipating to spend! Thanks PetSmart for making our sales experience great. All the staff we talked to were friendly and helpful despite being busy.

I come to this store often to buy food for my dog, cat and bearded dragon, I often see this KID…read morestanding around doing nothing, also usually giving off a very heavy stench of weed, I don't know if petsmart influences doing drugs on the job but I would surely hope not. The same kid has also been VERY rude the past few times he has rung me up. There is also a very tall dark haired girl who was extremely rude when I politely asked for crickets, then proceeded to give me TRIPLE the amount and was rushing as if she had somewhere else to be. I have also noticed that some of the tanks look absolutely DISGUSTING and are sometimes holding DEAD fish which makes me not want to buy anything from this store again. This store is soon to lose a valuable customer if this keeps up!

I can't believe I hadn't reviewed Adopt previously. My dear sweet Calliecakes is from this shelter,…read moreso I am forever grateful that they rescued her. My parents saw her at the shelter back in 2012 and texted me her photo (because they knew I wanted a cat), and I was like "yes absolutely I want her I will come get her." And the rest is history -- it's been 11 great years with my bestie (and hopefully many more). And then a year later, almost to the day, my parents were like "hey let's go to Adopt" the day after Thanksgiving and they ended up getting a cat (their second) for themselves. I haven't been back to the shelter since 2013 when I went with them when they decided to get their cat, but at that time the shelter was super nice and they had several rooms where cats could roam free. It was a nice, no-stress situation to be able to sit on a sofa or on the floor and have the cats come check you out. So many snuggles. And I follow them on Instagram and they continue to do great work and care deeply for the animals they rescue. Definitely check them out if you are looking for a new best friend! And now enjoy the cat photo spam/cat tax :)

The dogs and cats are well taken care of by the staff and volunteers. They are friendly and…read moreinformative about any questions you have about adopting a particular dog or cat. There are a lot of amazing cats and dogs here looking for a good home. They offer vet services including spay and neuter at the clinic they have across from the shelter.

This is a review is on Yorkville Animal Hospital on Bridge Street. Anyone who owns and loves their…read moreFurry Baby please, please stay away from this place. It's run by extremely cold and unprofessional Women! They just care about your money not saving your animal. My little girl a 9 year old Yorkie nee a life saving surgery. Unfortunately the price was a small fortune for me. And so the options offered was put her down or have the surgery. So please.please stay far away from from this terrible hospital place. They only care about your money not the welfare of you and your dog.

I applied for a hamster and found out that someone applied right before me. but the hamsters foster…read moremom offered me two other hamsters that were available for adoption. The foster mom was quick to reply, answered all of my questions and was flexible with my schedule to meet. I could tell she took really amazing care of the hamster we adopted :) i definitely recommend adopting from this agency!

I want to give more than 5 stars for NLOL. Our adoption counselor Jackie is just amazing in terms…read moreof support she provides! She checks in with me about the dog almost everyday provide appropriate support and guidance every time when I was faced with difficulties because the dog was not fully house trained. NLOL offers two week foster period before adoption, which is a wonderful mechanism to get to know the dog before the big commitment. I am still in the middle of the foster period but I am just beyond impressed by the support I was given. It has been an wonderful experience so far. I would recommend NLOL to everyone who is considering adopting a dog!

If you read nothing else - fostering with New Leash on Life is the best, no-regrets decision I ever…read moremade. If you want more details about how and why I reached this conclusion, read on. I wanted to volunteer with animals, and I was frustrated by the larger organizations extremely limited opportunities and complicated process to volunteer. No, I didn't want to read a 50 page manual and take a test just to clean cages. I wanted to make a big difference in the lives of dogs and help Chicago become a no-kill city. Surely, it couldn't be that hard to find an organization with no red tape and an easy process to volunteer. Enter: New Leash on Life. I found them about 2.5 years ago on this Yelp page with their address listed downtown. I later realized this downtown address was only a PO Box which means NLOL does not have a physical location/adoption center. The implication of this is that all dogs go straight from rescue into foster homes until they find their forever families. This process can take weeks or sometimes months - depending on the dog. Don't let the uncertainty of a timeline deter you - fostering for New Leash is an absolute dream and here are my top three reasons why: 1. Unparalleled people - the nicest and most sincere adoption counselors. They constantly check up on the pups, their progress, and making sure you as a foster have everything you need. Not just via email- typically by text messages which means a quick response time. 2. Super flexible - a. Vacation or trip? No problem! New Leash will work with you and your schedule b. Work long hours? No problem! New Leash can schedule a walker to come during the day 3. And last but not least, THE DOGS. They really know how to pick them. Every dog that I've fostered has been kind hearted, adorable, and an A++ cuddler. Every dog deserves the right to a loving, safe home. Yes fostering is a short term arrangement, but it's a critical piece to helping these pups find their long term forever. Nothing makes me happier than seeing every dog I've fostered thriving in their forever homes. If you're on the fence about fostering, just try it. Anyone who loves dogs can do it and do it successfully. It is an extremely rewarding process and this organization makes it SO easy.

At the request of a friend, I sent this organization a check for a donation. Having heard nothing…read morefrom them to acknowledge the gift, I sent them an email for an update which was ignored. I'd caution anyone to consider donating to Starfish.

After losing a beloved 18 yr old furbaby, I knew I found…read morethe perfect kitty who was outgoing and loved dogs and people. Oreo started out in life with food sensitivities - Starfish gave this cutie top notch vet care and continued with wonderful foster care. I feel blessed to have this spunky silly baby in our household! Thank you Starfish for your wonderful rescue efforts and care to these precious fur babies!

WOW! I finally hit 500!…read more I wanted to make this review special--something that's close to my heart (just like my other 100 markers!). For those of you who know me, know that I love my pooch Ryno. He's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and yes, is treated like royalty. I have yet to meet a Cavalier that hasn't been sweet, awesome, and overall just a great catch! I have not adopted from this rescue, but know people who have, I've also met a few people affiliated with the rescue at various meet ups and dog shows throughout IL and even WI. :-) You couldn't ask for a bunch of better people! Here's a little about their mission (taken from their website): GCCR's mission is to help ensure the health and security of abused, abandoned, and otherwise endangered Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by rehabilitating and placing Cavaliers from shelters and similar situations, by assisting breeders and owners in finding new homes for their Cavaliers, and by providing to the public educational materials and consultation regarding Cavalier health and care. The growing popularity of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels has prompted increased breeding by unscrupulous breeders and puppy mills. This development suggests that owners' concerns about health as well as the number of Cavaliers in need will only grow. Placement of Cavaliers in new homes without appropriate, knowledgeable veterinary testing may result in unforeseen, serious heartaches for new owners. The GCCR as well as other dedicated Cavalier rescuers and owners are here to help.

It seems like the two other reviews say it all!! I volunteer with the GCCR and can't believe how…read moresupportive, nurturing, and selfless this group of people truly are. We have members who have owned cavaliers for over 20 years and novice owners. All of which are dedicated to educating the public, raising awareness, and rescuing these lovely dogs. Please join our group on facebook or check out the rescue website: www.gccavalierrescue.org

They treat the animals so well here. It's great! A huge selection of kittens and cats of all types…read more They give them shots and fix them. Great place to support!

Felines and Canines is the most wonderful shelter! I had to put down one of my cats recently and…read morewhen I began looking to adopt a new friend, I stumbled upon Felines and Canines. They were so helpful from the start and made the adoption process so easy. After filling out the application, they were very prompt with responses (even during a holiday week!), I was able to schedule an appointment to meet the available cats. I absolutely loved that they are a "cage less" shelter and I was able to really see all the different personalities of the cats. I met this sweet little Tuxedo cat and knew he had to come home with me! The staff were so helpful in answering all my questions and made the paperwork process very smooth and easy. I've now had Joey (formerly Darth Vader) for two weeks and couldn't be happier!!

We adopted a dane/lab mix from Almost Home last year. I really appreciated the foster-to-adopt…read moresystem they have to give you a clearer idea of what the specific animal is all about. I've had dogs my whole life and when I filled out their paperwork I was of the opinion the only reason I might return a dog would be aggression or if my personal financial situation changed dramatically. The fostering system gave me a much better idea of what I was committing to in this case. My wife, kiddo, and I all came to meet the dog we thought we wanted and after that went well we took her home. It became immediately clear that this girl had not been indoors or socialized very much, if ever. I was very surprised to have essentially a 70lb puppy on my hands. This was more work than I expected, and it was more work than my family expected, but knowing we had time to work with her as a foster in our home environment provided a lot of confidence in seeing how it went. Almost Home was in regular contact to check in with us and provided us with enrichment toys, advice, and resources for taking her to training classes. There was never pressure to keep her, and it was always clear everybody was only interested in what was best for the animal. After a few weeks she was improving, but still more work than I expected, and Almost Home was happy to let us continue to foster until everybody was sure this would be a good fit. Our girl kept improving and we committed to the adoption. Eventually we were able to return our home to normal, and do so free of concerns things would be destroyed. The time and space that was provided to be sure this would all work out resulted in one of the best bonds I've ever had with a dog. We're inseparable these days, and we owe it to the support Almost Home and their volunteers offered throughout the process.

This place is more like a business rather than a non profit. Appears they purchase their puppies…read more Overpriced, PIF $900 but where did all the money go? Donations and volunteers, where did the money go. Especially when the dog is sick and they claim the pet wasn't sick when it left their facilities. Just my opinion. Please note the 5 stars reviews, make sure it's not the ONLY review.

I love my puppy! Thank you! Staff was helpful, it was quick and easy, a bit steep. Buti will have…read moreso many memories worth every penny!

Although a cute set up, puppies in playpens is not okay . The prices are a bit steep for a "puppy…read moremill type" pup. These puppies should be in a place where they can move and socialize, learn basic things-it's never to young to start training a pup. Unimpressed.