I have adopted five dogs through DWR and would highly recommend this organization. The love,…read morecaring and interest in the dogs does not end when they are adopted.

We adopted our beagle from DWR about five months ago. The process was very clear, not pushy at all,…read moreI knew that if it didn't work out I could have called Breshkie to return the pup. I knew about his medical history as much as we could know about it. Scout is adorable, and I am so thankful that DWR pulled Him out of the shelter. Is he perfect? No, he is not, just Like a AKC dog from A breeder isn't always perfect. I will certainly adopt from DWR again when the time comes.

I found this organization when I was ready to adopt after the loss of a senior cat, and was mainly…read moredrawn in by being able to go in to meet the cats and by how close it was to my home. The people that work at this location were all wonderful and I greatly enjoyed speaking with them. They deserve endless praise. I put in a general application and followed up to ensure I didn't need to submit anything further, and was informed that I was approved and asked to come in to complete the process. I replied that I was making sure everything was in order and that I had a foster in the home until the end of the week (for sure leaving over the weekend) and would have space after that point. I asked a few follow up questions about a particular couple of cats that I was instructed to ask by the adoption counselors. My egregious mistake was either following up in less than 7 days, or it was that I had dared to foster with another organization. Based on the emails that would follow, it seems that it's unacceptable to contact any other adoption organization or to foster (even though there's no information on fostering through KSC?). So I was approved around March 9 and it's now the beginning of May and I've finally gotten them to say that I am being turned away, with no stated reason, after an initial approval. In the meantime, whomever was emailing me was incredibly rude for the sake of it. I asked for clarification about an ambiguous wording on dogs and was told that this cat's rule on dogs is clearly stated and that she must go home with another specific cat from the shelter. Unfortunately, the adoption counselors had also thought wording was ambiguous and told me to clarify. And they weren't aware of her messing to go home with a specific cat. In fact, they told me she'd been there years and clearly wanted me to take her. Unfortunate that this person would rather keep a cat for years in that tiny place than adopt out. Additionally, there were constant comments that were an obvious attempt to take a moral high ground but didn't make sense as a reply to an email, and it quickly became clear that they were trying to insult me and insinuate that I am not capable of caring for a cat. I inquired about one not yet medically cleared and they made comments about how "expensive" her condition could be. My resident cat was on the same ear drops and the combined household income is far above what is necessary to care for medication. Lol we both work in healthcare. The scrambling to find any reason to deny my application after having approved it was impressive. And unlike some other reviews, it seems that no one was able to dig up any even minimally negative information that could be used to deny my application after the fact. It's unfortunate that poor attitudes kept a cat or two out of a good home. If you read the other negative reviews, know that they're real. I had plenty of pleasant interactions until suddenly they weren't. You'd think I insulted them by contacting other organizations, or that a couple extra emails is actually a burden. They seem to not truly be about the cats at the top level.

I said goodbye to my 16-year-old cat at the end of December, but it took some time before I was…read moreready to open my home to another kitty or even pair of kitties. We saw adorable five-month-old sisters on Petfinder, filled out an application, and King Street Cats got in touch quickly. We set up a time that worked for the foster family, went out to Alexandria, and waited in a small closet-like room for them to arrive. I think it's wise for shelters to have a place where you can interact with cats you're interested in. While we were there, they put two other kitties in the room with us, but they weren't interested in us. The two girls we were interested in, Jacintha (whom we renamed Lilah, which is Hebrew for night) and Zaneta (whom we renamed Harley, after Harley Quinn), were as friendly as the listing indicated, so we decided to go through with the adoption. Since we were already pre-approved, filling out the final paperwork and paying the adoption fee was quick and efficient. If you want to adopt a cat from (or any organization), I recommend filling out an application before going. KSC is an all-volunteer organization with a small shelter in Alexandria. They have set weekend times for seeing cats, or you can set an appointment. They were clearly busy caring for the cats at the shelter, so knowing what sort of cat you're looking for is wise. They also remind you to bring a carrier with you when you go to adopt. I recommend throwing a toy in the carrier to distract the cat during the drive home. The only thing I don't like is that KSC is the primary name on the microchip all cats who leave the shelter have. But the adoption was overall a good experience, and our kittens are very happy in their new home.

I contacted Becky's Pet care in 2012 to walk my rescue German shepherd Mia…read more I had called five other places and each one would politely say they couldn't help me once they actually got IN the house to meet Mia. (If you have a shepherd you know what I'm talking about). Mia had been abused and then fostered by five to six different foster families. I was her last one. She was the sweetest dog to me but if you were a stranger, you had to earn her trust--and it wasn't easy. She was beaten by a man so, it was twice as hard if you were a man. I was also told by her last foster that she got in the garbage, chewed up everything and was in general very destructive. The lady they sent was awesome. She even coordinated with my friend (who Mia trusted) to have someone there she (Mia) knew until Mia got used to their employee. I believe her name was Sephira. Well, Sephira and Mia became best friends and after about a two week get-to-know-each-other period--everything went very smoothly. My dog was let out in the middle of the day for a short walk and then loved up and played with, and watered. Never came home to any accidents and even got a poop report! Lol. I just rescued another German shepherd but have moved out of their service area. I just wanted everyone to know what wonderful people they have working there. And, Mia lived a very long, happy life. She passed in 2018 at 16 years old.

I always receive FANTASTIC service from Becky's. We have used them two times now while on vacation…read moreover the last year and they have taken care of two of our cats while we were gone. The prices are phenomenal, your pet gets to stay in the comfort of their own home and you get updates with pictures every single day! Love them and will continue to use them for years to come. Thank you Becky's!

I don't have enough AMAZING things to say about this rescue. Truly I will continue to foster with…read morethem in the future. My relationship with Wolftrap began at college when my sorority would volunteer for their puppy shipment days. It was like a conveyor belt of puppy services one of us would hold a puppy while they got wiped down, flea and tick protection was applied to their coat, and then the vet Dr. Amber Burton would give them their necessary vaccines before they went to their foster homes. Basically this rescue does the Lords work, no exaggeration! They are a nonprofit based out of Vienna Virginia and they bring truck is full of puppies and kittens that they save from kill shelters in Louisiana. In college, I fostered a kitten and now as an adult with my own home I took on fostering two puppy littermates last week!! Christmas and donkey have been such a blessing they are precious angel souls. This rescue makes the process easy. First you go online and you apply to be a Foster, then you are scheduled to have a phone call with a foster team member to ensure you understand the process and responsibility. Based on that you can sign up for available pup shipments! Shipments are usually available on a biweekly basis. The foster period lasts three weeks in which during the time you will take care of them and provide them basic training plenty of love and hopefully find their perfect FUR-ever home and match them up with the best family to suit thier individual personalities. You also go online to fill out adoption forms! I picked up the puppies the day they came in transported them to my home gave them a quick bath since they had just come from the Place That Shall Not Be Named, fed them, provided them with puppy pads and multiple toys that the rescue provided me. They have since been dropped off this morning to get neutered free of cost to the foster or to the family. I chose to take in 2 siblings but you can also chose to just take in 1 pup or kitten. As A foster- my responsibility is to escort these puppies to the meet and greets with potential new owners - the rescue handles the coordination between people who applied online and email me directly phone number so that I can contact them. PLEASE sign up if you are able and love animals and want to make a difference. Often they are in NEED of fosters to be able to continue their good deeds!! Adoption fees are very manageable $525 for a pup?! In summary- fostering has been a pleasure of my life. Thank you WolfTrap for all you do!!!!

They seem to do good work picking foster families and adoption families, but when my family…read moreapproached the final transaction day, they book you for a time you didn't say you could make and then charge you for a reschedule. They don't have their adoption even schedules posted but require you to say yes or no that you can make an adoption event. If you say yes but can't make the one they randomly pick for you without any communication, they charge you.

Lauren and her team do an excellent job taking care of our pets! I don't have to worry about them…read morein their care, even with my dog being a bit dramatic on walks

Here is an update to my original review. As I said before,…read moreI LOVE my pet care team. Off Collar has been a God send for me. Yesterday I was diagnosed with the flu. Oh misery All it took was a text message to Lauren Flannigan (owner) and favorite pet sitter, to ask if she could help me out by taking my Mila for daycare. There was no hesitation on her part. She was here early this morning to pick her up and will have her back to me in the afternoon giving me the day to rest. She will do the same tomorrow. Even though we weren't scheduled for these days, she was very willing to help me out. If you need pet care and want the best for your four legged furry friend, you would be remiss in overlooking this amazing service. I have had dogs my whole life and excellent pet sitters are hard to come by.

Shannon at Furry Friends took incredible care of Archie, our senior rescue with separation anxiety…read more She sent daily photos and updates, which kept us totally at ease. Archie was genuinely happy with her (we have pics to prove it) and when he came home, there was no transition period at all, unlike what we've experienced with big boarding facilities. If you need a pet sitter who truly understands senior dogs and anxiety, Shannon is exceptional. Highly recommend.

Another shoutout to Shannon and company! They do a great Job of taking care of our 2 dogs and 2…read morecats on long trips or day visits. They also take care of cat litter, clean up areas, check mail, move trash cans, and keep the house tidy despite our crazy pups. They all love her work and attention to detail. Her prices are reasonable and she really tries to go that extra step every time. Highly recommend!

Joy takes such good care of our girls. Her notes are the highlight of our day. Our girls love her.read more

Joy stayed with my 3 elder dogs again this weekend. This is the second weekend in a row we have…read morehad her here. She is absolutely wonderful. You are not going to find another care giver who cares more for your pet. I even referred her to one of our neighbors. She is also reasonably priced. Please feel free to reach out to me Linetteromer@hotmail.com if you want a personal reference for Joy. She is a blessing!

This company deserves five stars: We were desperate when we learned our usual pet sitter Michelle…read moreGallio, was not showing up for scheduled visit (but charging us anyway - do not use this woman!). We were on vacation and could not have returned home quickly. I called Alternative Pet Care at 9:00 pm on a Friday night, and the owner answered the call. We had not used them in a few years, but he dug up our key and came to our kitties' rescue. Alternative finished out the week and the rest of our vacation was relaxing and enjoyable because we knew our pets were in very good hands. Thank you, thank you, thank you Alternative Pet Care!