Updated review... Our seal bicolor boy, Remi was born in August 26, 2021..the "Many Mushrooms"…read morelitter. He's sweet, affectionate and extremely outgoing and friendly. He greets us at the door and is always near..following us from room to room. His confidence, gorgeous looks and extremely good litter manners show he was bred and reared with care and love by Sadie of Rumi Ragdolls. I would recommend no other breeder for anyone who wants a Ragdoll!

Rumi Ragdolls is honestly THE best! They really know what they are doing. You can tell the passion…read morefor breeding beautiful Ragdolls is real! Not only are they gorgeous but the personality and temperament of the kittens are amazing. Choose Rumi Ragdolls for your next fur baby. You will not be disappointed! We absolutely LOVE our kitten

I love coming here with my friends. The owner, Ms. Mo, who is also a veteran, is the sweetest…read moreperson. She cries every time a cat gets adopted because she becomes so attached, which honestly makes the place even more special. I am also really impressed by how clean the cafe is. I have been to several other cat cafes, and they usually smell at least a little, but this one does not at all. There are plenty of toys to play with the cats, a kitten room, and a quiet room, which I really appreciate. It gives cats with certain personalities a chance to relax away from others when things feel overwhelming. The George Mason volunteers are incredibly thoughtful and kind to the cats, and they even learn every cat's name, even if they are only volunteering for a short time. Most of the cats were rescued from Kuwait and had been placed on kill lists simply for being labeled "ugly" or for having disabilities. I really love that no cat is overlooked here and that everyone is welcome. Even the bathroom has adorable sticky notes reminding you that you are beautiful. Patriot Pawsabilities is definitely my favorite cat cafe, and it is very affordable too. I highly recommend stopping by. They even post monthly activities on Facebook, like yoga or movie nights, which makes it even more fun to visit.

Had a fun visit here yesterday. While it's on the pricey side, they do offer discounts for a lot…read moreof age and job categories, so that was nice. Workers are very nice, there were lots of cats to interact with, the space is big, and there's a separate room for kittens. Would recommend for anyone who likes cats and/or is thinking of adopting--most of the cats are adoptable!

Emma (Manager) is incredibly friendly and always eager to help! She patiently answered all our…read morequestions and was wonderfully considerate of our children. The pops are absolutely adorable and added a delightful touch to our visit.

The staff and owners of this store lied to me. I went here hoping to buy a puppy for my birthday…read moreand left feeling disappointed and angry. During my visit, I fell in love with a fluffy little girl. I had already decided to buy her, but I wanted to follow the basic steps that responsible owners recommend. I asked about her vaccinations and about the health testing of the parents. The staff told me that all of their puppies come from small local families here in Virginia, that the families vaccinate before shipment, and that they only breed from healthy parents. I felt reassured and excited. To be safe, I asked to see her paperwork. I was told earlier that everything was local, so this was supposed to be a simple confirmation. Instead, the papers said she was bred in Missouri. I asked the salesperson how Missouri counted as "local to Virginia" and why he had told me the exact opposite. He said he got confused. That explanation made no sense. I pointed out that he had spoken with confidence about all of their puppies coming from local families, and yet the paperwork showed something completely different. At that point, I could not trust a single thing I had been told. If you are thinking about buying a puppy from here, look at the paperwork yourself before you make any decision. Do not rely on what the staff tells you. My experience showed me that what they say and what is written on the documents are two very different things.

DASH to the Rescue is a new rescue organization based out of Manassas!…read more The staff here are so friendly and welcoming, and they have such sweet precious fur babies readily available to find their forever home! I recently ran into their adoption event in front of Pet Supplies in Centreville, which they make an appearance every other Sunday - the fur babies were wonderful, and I loved meeting Chloe (HEART). You can also volunteer and donate, too! Such a great organization - find them and support! +great local rescue group! +precious fur babies available to adopt! +friendly staff

I went to look at rabbits for adoption there once - the people were helpful and the animals seemed…read morewell cared for. Be aware this is not the same place as the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, which is a county agency. This place is a smaller, private nonprofit. They have fewer pets available, but they are no-kill, which is great. Check out their thrift shop, the Second Chance Thrift. You can find really great stuff here and all the money goes to the Fairfax Humane Society, so it's a win-win. The only downside is that they are open limited hours, so check the hours before you go. It's staffed by volunteers, so that's understandable, but I do wish they had more weekend hours. Also it can be a bit tricky to find if you haven't been before. But I have found some lovely pueblo pottery, old clocks, and original artwork at their thrift shop for very reasonable prices.

I went to this shelter but the experience was awful. The staff acted like I was bothering them,…read morebarely made eye contact, and seemed annoyed, The place itself was depressing, overwhelming smells, and animals that looked miserable which makes sense why all the staff have a stick up their behind. It's clear they're more interested in warehousing animals than actually caring for them or finding them good homes. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone at all. Would never recommend these rude old women to anyone.

Thank you HART, especially Kim, for your efforts in matching homeless cats with their furrever…read morehomes.

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.

Incredible experience from start to finish…read more I recently adopted a puppy from here, and the entire process was seamless. The staff was so helpful and accommodating -- they worked around my schedule and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. What really stood out to me was the follow-up. They checked in to make sure the adjustment was going well, which meant so much. You can tell they truly care about the animals and the families they're placing them with. I absolutely love my puppy -- she has been such a wonderful addition to our family. I'm so grateful for the support and kindness we received throughout the process. Highly recommend!

DO NOT USE THIS RESCUE! I have been trying to get in contact with them to receive vaccination…read moredocuments to pass onto my vet and they STILL have not provided me with anything. I was told I would receive it in my email upon adopting, and that they would mail hard copies in the next week (still havent recieved 4 weeks later). My vet got in touch with the rescue this evening and were informed my dog, that I adopted April 10, will need all her vaccines again since they expire May 23. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS RESCUE...they should NOT be adopting dogs out knowing all the vaccines expire in 6 weeks without informing the new owners!

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.

Over the last year, I or me and my family, have gone into the AWLA a few times in search of a dog…read moreor cat; whichever fits our lifestyle the best and normally we go to the "cat room" and visit with the cats and then am taken back by volunteers to meet whatever dogs are available. Normally the 2 volunteers that take me back are not chatty with me (but are with each other) and neither really seem interested in helping me - I believe Diane and Mattes. Nice enough people but they just seemed a bit annoyed or bored or both, seemingly every time we were there. That all changed the last time I was in, which was a few weeks ago and had 2 different people help me. They were volunteers Valerie and Lisa (purple hair). They both seemed excited to show me the dogs (and Valerie had helped me in the cat room - although there were only 2 cats and one was adopted!). Those two ladies were funny, cheerful and and answered all of our questions. Ended up not adopting but they said that was OK - I could come as many times as I wanted until I found the right dog (or cat).

Great experience fostering a cat with them so far! They gave us everything we needed for 2 weeks…read moreand very responsive and supportive. I feel like they try to get to know each animal and support folks who are fostering as much as possible. I can't speak to the adoption side, but they seem very accommodating to that as well, trying to find the best fit and take time to understand the behavioral info that I shared with them. For fostering, it is our call if we want to meet potential adopters at the shelter and elsewhere - this can be a little confusing but I think it's better to have those in-depth conversations with those who have spent more all-day/all-night one-on-one time in advance of meeting of creatures.

Teardrops to Rainbows (T2R) is a recognized 501(c)(3), organization based in Fairfax, Virginia…read morewhich provides support, services and financial assistance to area children with cancer and their families. T2R plays an active role in helping families through the many stages of treatment for a life-threatening illness. Lois Lyons, a tornado of passion and compassion, founded this organization in memory of Rachel Crossett. Rachel, after a three-year battle with neuroblastoma, has left a leagacy of hope, support and continued education for individuals and families touched by the challenges this disease presents. I had the honor to attend my second T2R annual fund raising event at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner last week. This organization is so child and family focused and the continuous work the founder and her army of an all volunteer team does brings smiles, relief and as we all experienced last Thursday night tears of joy that we might all contribute to a greater good. I encourage each and every member of the Yelp community that will read this review to view their website. See how you can volunteer and by all means spread the word about this fantastic group of people to help expand the many helping hands needed to keep doing what they do to help others!!