Awesome people here and pets! they are very kind and thoughtful and got me the best pup ever!read more

I'm glad they can be so selective on who is worthy of adopting from them or not, but they were…read moreextremely difficult to work with. First off, I had to email them weekly to figure out the status of my application. This went on for literally like two months. Just for them to turn around and say they don't think we're ready for a dog yet?? As if it's THEIR place to say if we are or not. We visited with a puppy there. Two couples had met with that dog first, then us, then another couple AFTER us. This puppy didn't get a single break from that room that whole time. The woman who facilitated our visit was extremely snobby, saying she doesn't think we're ready. I would like to add that this was AFTER we jumped through hoops to fill out their applications and find four people to give us recommendations. We went even further and got FIVE. Five people who said they believe our family is prepared to adopt a dog and properly care for them. I was beyond devastated when our adoption coordinator emailed us and told us she doesn't think she can work with us. This was the first time we put ourselves out there and filled out an application after losing our dog in a horrific, traumatizing accident a few years ago. Just to be treated this way is really disheartening and now we're afraid to even try and reach out to other shelters. I may use a fake name on here, but I'm sure they know exactly who we are. I'm assuming they don't tell many families with kids that they're "not ready" and shouldn't have a dog. Or maybe they do, I wouldn't be surprised about that either. They are clearly not THAT interested in providing homes to their dogs so they can go save more, because there was quite literally no reason for us to have been rejected. If you don't fit their EXACT standards, don't even waste your time. We are just so disappointed. 0 stars if I could.

I spoke to Wendy on the phone she was on her way to to Arizona to pick up an animal, she was very…read moreinformative and helpful looking to adopt a lil doggie girl. Small breed Joe Riley

What an incredible person! When one of Wendy's longtime clients lost a dog, Wendy put an…read moreincredible amount of time & effort into the dog's safe recovery, even though it was the client who had lost the dog. Wendy drove a long distance to oversee the search personally, taking along the client's other dogs to saturate the area with familiar scent. When she had to leave the area, she contacted me (LostPetTracker.net) about the advisability of utilizing Search K9s and hired a local to oversee a successful humane trapping. Happy Ending! Wendy's compassion seems to be surpassed only by her dedication & determination!

Drove to the location to see where it was and hubby and I did not have a good vibe about the place…read more Seems like it is in the middle of nowhere and only open ONE day a week.

This all volunteer cat shelter in a beautiful, rural part of the Commonwealth is refreshing, having…read morebeen ghosted by a few shelters for cat adoption. Volunteers are friendly and promptly return phone calls. Some beautiful cats are available. Application is reasonable, and I may inquire if there are some openings to volunteer. Right now, several of the cats remind us of our 13 year old cat that passed two years ago, but will definitely be in touch until we find the right match. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to adopt or foster kittens and cats.

I came here today for a tour of the sanctuary and loved it! I'm a vegan, so seeing these animals…read morebeing cared for is so wonderful. It was heartbreaking hearing some of their stories, but so blessed to see they're happy and can live out their lives in peace. The tour guides were wonderful! Very informative and we were able to tour the farm and see many animals. There are cows, pigs, goats, chickens, geese, llamas, and more! The goats are so cute, and you're able to pet them freely. I highly recommend this place for any vegan looking for some animal loving or families looking for a fun and educated afternoon. Remember, this is a place that has saved many animals from being killed, not a petting zoo! It's wonderful!

When I told friends how we were going to visit a farm sanctuary, one of the first questions was…read moreusually, "What is a farm sanctuary?" A farm sanctuary is a kind of refuge for animals. Many of the animals are rescued from factory farms, from slaughter, abuse, or from abandonment. One of the things that distinguish Maple Farm Sanctuary is that it's the only sanctuary that was formerly a working farm. Jim and Cheri Vandersluis had a dramatic change of heart and a move of conscious that made it impossible for them to raise animals for slaughter. Their story is told in the documentary Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home. We visited Maple Farm Sanctuary on Father's Day and honestly I wasn't sure how my kids might respond. They're incredibly unpredictable. Would they enjoy the Farm Sanctuary? Would they be disturbed? Would they be frightened? Would they be bored? Would they complain? One of the things that make a farm sanctuary interesting and a sometimes troubling is that most of the animals have a story. Many of the stories are tragic and sad. These are stories of how the animals were often mistreated and treated inhumanely and how they eventually found a home here. It should also be said that while our guides at the Maple Farm Sanctuary were more than willing to share the stories of these animals in detail if asked, they were also sensitive to the presence of our small children. One sheep Tara Ann was rescued from three women who were beating her with sticks. Apparently these women didn't see anything wrong with beating an animal they were going to eat anyway. A Holstein cow Cassie, was raised in almost complete darkness for much of her early life. Her owners were just waiting for the day when they could bring her to slaughter. In Cassie's case, she did something remarkable, which rarely happens. She escaped the slaughterhouse by jumping a six foot high fence. One of the sad things about Cassie is that because of her experience, she suffered a great emotional trauma. As a result, she doesn't like open spaces and doesn't like spending time with other cows. Our guides shared about Cassie's story and about her slow recovery. We enjoyed feeding Cassie some carrots. Although, the stories of the animals were often troubling, it was somehow reassuring to know that they at least found a home here, where they can play, live and grow old. From my own perspective, the animals at the Maple Farm Sanctuary seemed genuinely happy. They were free to walk about and socialize and express normal animal behavior. The nature of life is that sometimes we don't experience a happy endings, but for these animals they found something of that happy ending. The animals that were most beloved by my own children were the goats and the llamas. The goats were incredibly friendly and affectionate. Although, you had to watch them, because otherwise they might nibble on your clothes. Overall the entire family had a great time at the Maple Farm Sanctuary. In fact, our youngest who is never shy about complaining, offered her highest praise when she said that she wanted to come back again.

Love this place My Colby came to me almost 10 years ago…read moreShe is a blessing I will always support her this organization

Super friendly staff and volunteers. If I were ready and found the one, I will definitely go back…read more Thank you so much for the couple who showed me the cats!

We know have Holden/Spike Dudley…read more It all happened with looking for a kitten on FOHA's website. A cute kitten caught out eye. We reached out with questions all answered in great detail. We completed an application online and left a payment. One of our close friends was then contacted as a reference. Next thing I knew we had a home visit scheduled which turned into Spike's first night at our home and a member of our family. It was an easy process and we have a kitten that is very easy going and great with our kids (but not so great with our shower curtain but that's just catnanigans!) Note: The adoption fee cost covered chipping the cat and neutering through a local Providence shelter

Had to deal with a situation where we got a runaround on a cat that was being rescued from a sick…read moreowner. Took our deposit, they were careless about fully vetting the situation. Although we appreciate the notion these a volunteers trying to do the right thing but no common sense was used.

Your experience begins when you walk through the doors and meet the people at the front desk!!! A…read moresmile and warm greeting as you're checked in! For me being in the exam room with my cat/cats and I have always been treated with kindness, respect and compassion! My most recent experience was with Dr. Sawyer and an incredible vet tech! A sad and emotional time as I had to say goodbye to one of my animals! Having that process being explained beforehand made a big difference! Some alone time afterwards was soothing! I have pets that have been here for routine exams as well and I honestly wouldn't go anywhere else! I give five stars and five hearts! .

Very attentive and kind. I tend to judge an establishment by the attitude of the person who answers…read morethe phone when I call the first time. They even had coffee and candy (went in October). They were gentle with my 9-yr old cat Finley and asked probing questions. I didn't feel like I was being rushed through the appt, which is usually the case these days.

We have used Palatine many times for our dog. He's doesn't complain when we bring him. He's happy &…read morehealthy -- clean, not too tired, when we pick him up. Great personal care of the dogs. A family business. They have play time, but also quiet time. Be on time. Price is best of the ones we checked. Recommended.

From the owner: Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals provided no-kill animal shelter services to Central…read moreMassachusetts from 2001 until 2015, when a fire destroyed our kennel building, We have been rebuilding since then, through delays caused by the increased costs of building a new shelter that meets MA's stringent animal shelter codes and by the COVID pandemic and associated shutdowns. We're moving on an accelerated reopening plan and invite you to check out our website and Facebook pages.