When you adopt a kitten from Rumi Ragdolls, you are getting your moneys worth--you will leave with…read moreso much more than just a kitten. I've had ragdoll cats before, but this was my first experience in getting a kitten. Sadie, the owner of Rumi Ragdolls, is phenomenal. She clearly runs this business as a labor of love. She will investigate your needs and match you up with the best cat possible. I have a 19 year old ragdoll retired breeder--Sapphire. I had to euthenize her feline friend (she had formed a massive arterial blood clot and was in terrible pain), so I had to quickly find Sapphire a new companion as ragdolls are very social animals. I knew sapphire would not do well alone during my long hours at work. Unfortunately, no retired breeders that would be a good match seemed to be available at the time. This is when I decided upon getting a kitten. It ended up being 2 kittens-they were able to play and wear each other out, and I think this worked better for Sapphire. It was challenging to find a kitten with a personality that would mesh well with a 19 year old cat, and a very energetic kitten (from a different cattery). Even with this bizarre circumstance, Sadie somehow worked her magic. Based upon my unique situation, she recommended a seal bicolor kitten who was calm, super affectionate, and seemed to have a knack for "looking after" the runts of the litter. His name is now Toven, and I cannot imagine life without him. Sadie provided me the education I needed to successfully care for a kitten, and how to successfully integrate him into my household. She made recommendations for products, food, care, and bathing. Once I got Toven and he settled in, it was very clear that Rumi Ragdolls spent a lot of time to nurture and train their kittens. Toven is very well behaved, has had no issues with the litter box, and has never damaged any furniture. When sapphire had to undergo anesthesia for a dental procedure, she was confused, terrified, and unable to walk when she got home. Toven laid down in front of her carrier and put his paw to the door to calm her down. He did this for a few hours until the effects of the anesthesia wore off. Sadie was right-he was the perfect match for my household. He did very well when my nephews were visiting, and he even did well with my brother's dog. There was some hissing at first, but Toven responded well to cuddles and reassurance. The next thing I knew, he was nose to nose with the dog, playing with his toys, and playing with the dog's tail. I was also very impressed with how well he handles grooming-he actually seems to enjoy getting a bath. He purrs during the bathing process, and he is calm and cooperative when I trim his claws. I have never seen a cat before who cooperated with getting bathed, claws trimmed, and a hygienic trim of his rear fur. Furthermore, when you purchase a kitten from Rumi Ragdolls, you have lifelong support for any issues and ongoing recommendations or education you may require to keep your kitten happy and healthy. Sadie is also happy to receive the occasional picture and keeps in touch to check on how everyone is doing. I never expected so much support or compassion in this process. He was worth every penny.

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!

Absolutely adorable! We had some extra time in the area, so we decided to stop by to see some…read morekitties. After getting the rundown of the rules and information, we paid and placed our shoes in the front area. (It's socks only, so my husband borrowed a pair of slippers, as we hadn't pre-planned footwear for our visit.) Once inside, there were so many kitties to visit and plenty of places to relax. It's clear that the cats and facility are very well cared for, as even the floors and corners were being meticulously cleaned during our visit. Visitors are asked to utilize the hand sanitizer when moving between the spaces to minimize potential infections. The cats were relaxed and comfortable with many spaces to run and nap. An orange fluffy girl was being a hissy diva to the other cats, but she absolutely loved people. She crawled into my lap and made it her throne for a while. There's also a separate room for the kittens with plenty of toys for play. They went absolutely bonkers for the wand toys and found cozy spots for naps when they were all tired out. We really enjoyed our visit, and we would definitely return in the future for an afternoon of kitty snuggles.

Went here to pet some cats and decompress and the studio is so nice and clean. The owners are so…read morekind and you can tell they are passionate about taking care of of all the cats. The owner even taught me about the appropriate way to pet cats to ensure they feel comfortable with you. When I first arrived I forgot to bring socks and they were kind enough to provide me a pair and explain the rules of the studio. They have you sanitize your hand between every room you move into and the floors and couch's were in clean condition. My favorite room was the kitten room, a little gray kitten sat on my lap and cuddled with me they were all so sweet . The cats are up for adoption and this service is a great way for them to be desensitized, I will be back in the future for some more cuddles‍

I just went back and got my second Yorkie and she's beautiful! The only place in NOVA that has…read morehealthy puppies and a clean environment.

this pet store in Centreville sells sick puppies. Our dog is 1 years old, and we still have issues…read more we went to their recommended vet after purchasing, and we ended up having to put the puppy on several medications. we had to do a follow up, and he still had issues. we decided to go to our regular vet, and again, more medications was needed. by this time, we invested quite a bit trying to resolve the issues. eventually we resolved this issue. they claim these puppies come from reputable breeders. these dogs and their parents are not properly tested. we just had his 1 year checkup, and now we are told he is missing several teeth. that is genetic, and should have been disclosed by the "breeder". for the prices they charge, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to a certified breeder. going into puppy stores is difficult. it's hard not to fall in love with a pup, and purchase it. I have learned an expensive lesson. I believe these pups are from backyard breeders, who just want to make a quick buck.

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.

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.

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!

Don't have a puppy but absolutely love them? Not sure if you have enough time to raise one? Don't…read moreworry! Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation got you! They have volunteer opportunities to walk dogs, take them on dogventures, or host them over night! I had organized a group of 12 volunteers to become certified in taking these pups out on a dogventure. These dogventures provide the pups opportunities to explore life beyond the cage. We went hiking with two dogs at Scott's Run and and another pup at Difficult Run. One of the dogs we had taking hiking was adopted one week later! I highly recommend checking out their dogventure program! I am so glad that I found this. It's a great way for both me and the dog to relax and enjoy nature.

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 adopted two kittens (brother and sister) last Thursday. Bread Crust is now Angus, and Un…read morecrustables, now Caly. The entire process was a great experience. Thank you so much for everything you do. Angus and Caly are doing great. Martha Martinez, Alexandria, VA

I adopted a very sweet kitty from ALWA. The volunteers were so kind and helpful. They also were…read morefastidious about making sure visitors washed hands between interactions. I had a follow up question the next day. The operator was extremely helpful. I would definitely adopt from them again.

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!!