After our beloved dog passed away, we were on the hunt for a new furry friend. Finding the perfect…read morematch was tough, and we were hesitant to consider a breeder with shelters full of amazing animals. But then, we stumbled upon "Paws Deep Animal Rescue," and it was an absolute game-changer! The owner, Victoria, was incredible. She responded promptly to our emails, texts, and calls, providing us with more information than we could have ever imagined. She truly understood our needs and found the perfect match for us. Now, we have a new furry companion to love and care for, and our lives are complete. They're dedicated to saving animals with no behavioral problems that are at risk of being put down because there's not enough space. They mostly rescue dogs from Texas and Georgia. Both of these states are in the top 5 for having the highest euthanasia rate in the United States. Please help these wonderful dogs find a forever home before it's too late.

Do not at all purchase a pet from this shelter. The owner Victoria is highly unprofessional, rude,…read moreand she refuses to disclose behavioral issues. We purchased a dog from her less than a month . When I messaged her for help after the dog bit my husband she responded saying she had no clue he was a biter. Then she changed it to say she disclosed it. Not only had the dog bitten my husband but he also bit our dog walker and son! She didn't care and just told me to take him to the shelter. Aweful person.

I cannot thank this organization enough for helping me find my new best friend, Linda. I had a dog…read morein the past who sadly passed away 4 years ago and felt I was ready to have a new friend. As a first-time pet adopter (my dog was a birthday gift from my dad), I was incredibly nervous and worried the adoption process would be filled with loopholes, but the experience was the exact opposite. A huge thank you to Lisa, who was exceptionally kind and patient. She took the time to schedule a genuine, heartfelt phone call with me that felt far from transactional. I often deal with high levels of anxiety, and I was met with nothing but warmth and understanding throughout every step. Meeting the cats and chatting with the foster homes was a seamless process, and I truly appreciate that all the cats--including Linda--are kept up to date with their vaccinations and medical follow-ups. Linda has been with me for a month now, and she is truly my best friend. I will definitely be returning here when I'm ready to adopt another companion in the future!

I adopted a precious kitty from FFGW and the staff was exceptional every step of the way. They…read moretruly care about the animals and are very organized in the adoption process and answered all my questions. I highly recommend adopting from here!

If I could give a negative star I would…read more I have fostered multiple dogs back to back for this shelter but my last experience revealed a DISTURBING lack of professionalism and humanity. After providing feedback regarding a major communication discrepancy, the dog program manager acted out of spite immediately. During a phone call, Michelle W. (dog program manager) repeatedly talked over me and refused to let me finish. She continuously mispronounced my name despite multiple corrections. Even before I could finish a sentence, her final words were "you can finish but at the end of this phone call, drop off the dog at the shelter" and "I don't need to have a reason. I can ask for the dog back because I can". They attempted to force a well adjusted puppy (one I had fostered for over a month) back into a cold kennel environment as a "power trip" simply because Michelle didn't like receiving a constructive criticism. It was clear she lacked empathy for the dog's stability and was prioritizing her own authority over the animal's well being. The adoption process here is abysmal. At the adoption event, numerous potential adopters who were interested in my foster dog said that the interview process is a joke. The interviewers talked more about themselves than giving the potential family to speak. A lot of them said the interview didn't even last 10minutes. Worst of all, I witnessed firsthand they use a lottery system (that's what everybody calls it at the event). They literally pull a name out of a plastic bag to choose the final family for the dog. Lastly, I find it interesting that Dawn (the executive director) responded to my google review asking to "connect directly". During my call with Michelle, I repeatedly asked for the contact information of a supervisor. Michelle lied and told me there was nobody above and she was the final authority. While the rescue claims their decision to pull the dog was for "safety" that concern only appeared AFTER I voiced my frustrations with their non existent communication which resulted me and my foster dog to stay at the vet for over 4hours. Was the "safety" they were worried about actually the safety of their own egos? As a rescue using an animal's placement as a tool for retaliation against a foster is very very disturbing and unacceptable. This organization is not what they market themselves to be. They claim to appreciate their fosters, but their actions prove they view them as disposable and animals as leverage. If you want to support a rescue that values animal welfare and basic human decency, this is not the right place. I would stay far away from this one.

I cannot recommend this agency under any circumstances. My experience with this rescue was…read moreextremely disappointing, distressing, and frankly unacceptable. They have absolutely broken my heart and I was already going through hell. I was actively fostering a dog (Charcoal) and had clearly communicated my intent to adopt him. I coordinated with staff regarding timing and transportation for adoption events and explained that I was recovering from serious injuries following a semi-truck accident. Despite this, the organization removed the dog from my care under the understanding that he would be taken for a neuter appointment and temporary holding. Instead, he was placed at an adoption event the very next day and adopted out--without any notification to me. I had to physically come in to find out he was gone. When I was directed to call for clarification, both Dawn and Michelle laughed on the phone when I asked about the situation. During that same conversation, after I explained my accident, Dawn referred to it as a "terrific" situation before correcting herself and dismissively stating that "life just happens." I was also told they did not "owe me any communication," despite the fact that I had expressed clear intent to adopt and had complied with what was asked of me. This reflects a severe lack of professionalism, empathy, and basic human respect. Fosters invest time, energy, and care into these animals. To remove a dog from a foster home, adopt him out immediately, and then respond with laughter and dismissal when asked for clarity is completely unacceptable. This agency's behavior shows no regard for the wellbeing of their fosters, adopters, or even the animals themselves. Treating a 22-year-old injured student in this manner--while she is actively trying to adopt and provide a stable home--is beyond inappropriate. Do not trust this organization with your time, your money, or your care.

poor care and unfair billing at Vetrinary hospital. My pup got spayed here, but the stitches opened…read moreup in just couple of days later. This happened even though my puppy stayed in her crate with a cone on the whole time.Before I signed the paperwork to fix the incision, the staff promised that it would not get charged. Later, blamed the pup for being too active. It is wrong to make my puppy suffer from their mistake and then force me to pay for it.

I'm sharing this in hopes of saving someone else the heartbreak and frustration we've experienced…read more Please think twice before adopting from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue. This organization misled us from the start. They were not honest about the breed of the puppy we adopted, and they failed to disclose serious pre-existing medical conditions. We later found out they didn't give our puppy his proper initial vaccinations or fully deworm him before adoption. They waited several hours after the adoption to send over his medical records--which revealed he had been diagnosed with hookworm and roundworm, and had only received a single dose of medication with no follow-up. After a vet visit, we found out he was also positive for tapeworm and Giardia. On top of that, he was underweight for his age. When we reached out to the foster, they admitted to feeding six puppies from one trough and "letting them fight it out" for food--completely unacceptable and neglectful. My vet said this rescue has a poor reputation for a reason. They do not properly care for their animals, and it shows. To make matters worse, we've been told they block adopters and delete negative reviews on Facebook to avoid accountability. That alone says everything. This organization needs to be held responsible for the way they're handling these vulnerable animals and misleading loving adopters. Please do your research and advocate for these animals who deserve better

They were great. Helpful every step of the way…read more A pleasure to deal with, indeed. Robert

Everytime I've stopped in to donate new blankets or used toys, the people are not very friendly or…read morenice. I feel like I've done something wrong. And they always have a ton of donated things piled up just sitting there. Won't donate there again.

After initially being denied , we were able to convince them that this was the best home for our…read moretwo cats. They love their animals and want the best for them and completely understand however, be careful of your words. Sometimes they can be taken out of context. We fought for our cats and now we have them and now thriving in our home with a family. We LOVE them so much. Hard tome trying to posy a pic

After submitting a 6 page fairly detailed, personal adoption form (asking for references, who would…read moreget the pet if I were to die, divorce, etc) I never heard anything back well over a week later. I did receive an automatic submission completed notice. Seemed unprofessional to me if they wanted to find these animals forever homes. I don't mind the thorough process to make sure the animals are homed correctly but it's unfortunate there isn't more urgency for effectiveness.

My experience adopting a kitten from here was wonderful…read more These people really love cats - from what I can tell, it's a pretty small group that rescues and fosters on the side while working full-time. I fell in love with a kitten online, but there was already an applicant ahead of me, so I resigned myself to accepting I probably wasn't going to get him. But Pam was so great - she stayed in constant communication with me, and when she hadn't heard back from the other applicant in two days, she emailed me at 10pm to say I had first dibs (which I feel is fair) and that she'd make sure the kitten was at the adoption event for me to come see the next afternoon. So we headed over to Pet Valu in Clifton to meet the kitten and adored him right away. Kristen was so sweet, helpful and genuinely happy to see that one of her kittens had found a new home. She provided us with tons of info and advice, along with a Pet Valu adoption coupon kit. Their vetting process is pretty standard; you fill out an application with details about your living situation, current pets etc. In the final stages, you sign a contract promising not to declaw and that you'll send them proof of having the kitten spayed/neutered. The experience was quite painless (unlike interactions I've had in the past with some larger/more well-known rescue groups), and these women are doing a fantastic job. Definitely check out their kitties if you're looking to adopt!

We adopted our 3rd cat this past weekend at a Dewey Animals event at Petsmart in Chantilly. The…read moreexperience was smooth and Pam is extremely knowledgeable. Sylvester was helping out and actually introduced our new baby to us. Great organization who is screening very thoroughly. Appreciate people who give their time to finding these babies homes.

Our experience with Homeless Animals Rescue Team was extremely disappointing. We were interested in…read moreadopting a blind cat named Melon after meeting her at a PetSmart event. The rescue has no physical location and no working phone number, so all communication was limited to email. The adoption application was excessively long and invasive. Despite promptly providing vet records after an initial denial, our application continued to be dismissed without meaningful discussion. Kim, the point of contact, refused phone communication and was curt and dismissive in her responses. We were encouraged to attend an in-person adoption event, where we answered extensive questions and explained that we had a dedicated room and accommodations for Melon. Even then, Kim remained hesitant. We later learned Melon has been in foster care for 18 months, which raises serious concerns about this rescue's adoption practices. Kim made a condescending remark suggesting Melon's foster would have "more to say after we left," which was unprofessional and inappropriate. We were then asked to foster Melon temporarily, agreed, and have since heard nothing back. Based on this experience--and after reading similar complaints on Yelp--I will be contacting the PetSmart in Sterling regarding this rescue's conduct. This appears to be a pattern, and it is unacceptable. I would not recommend this organization to anyone looking to adopt.

Loving, well run rescue with very caring and invested volunteers. We adopted our two wonderful…read morekittens from them.