Laurel House recommended that I bring my dog Daisy here after I suspected that my ex hurt her…read more Everyone that we met with was incredible. The care, compassion and kindness that they gave Daisy and I were unmatched. Really amazing experience !. Maureen showed so much compassion when I called and followed up to get Daisy in quickly. Marissa and Chastine checked on Daisy often while we waited and made sure she was comfortable. They, gave her water and love. They even came out to meet us at the car to make sure we entered thru the right door. I was really impressed with Dr. Aime Berman. She was working on a cat that had swallowed a piece of yarn that had tangled up her intestines. The yarn was stuck in several places but she didn't give up. She didn't call it. She worked until she completely removed the yarn. That is the kind of vet I want. One that doesn't give up. She really cares. They are opening a clinic here to treat animals and are open for appointments now. If you need veteran care for your pets I highly recommend you give them a call. The care is excellent and the prices you can't beat. They were one third the price of other vets. They want to help people keep their pets and give their pets the care they need. Give them a call. I'm so glad that I did.

We recently brought a stray cat that we had been feeding for 2 weeks to the Montgomery County SPCA,…read moreand our experience was deeply disappointing. The cat was quarantined for seven days and given gabapentin without our knowledge. Had we known he would be medicated and kept in a dark cage for a full week, we would have made different choices for his care. After the quarantine, the SPCA performed a TNR and released him to us the same day he was neutered early that morning. Typically, cats should have 24 hours to recover from surgery. The carrier they returned him in was old, smelled strongly of urine, and--most concerning (and unbeknownst to us)--was not secured properly. When we got home and set the carrier down in our yard, he escaped immediately. We had a safe home lined up for him and never intended for him to go back outside. It has now been over a week, and he has not returned. When we contacted the SPCA about the unsecured carrier and the situation overall, the staff did not seem overly concerned or empathetic. For an organization whose mission is to ensure the safety and well‑being of animals, this was incredibly discouraging. We trusted them with a vulnerable stray, and we regret that decision. We believe the week he spent confined, medicated, and stressed contributed to the outcome we're now facing. We hope no one else has to go through an experience like this.

It's been a little over a year since we got our dog Benji from Lisa and "A Dog's Place", and we…read morecouldn't be happier! Except for one thing: We should have taken another one, or two, or three... If we only had the space! All the dogs from pups to the older "scary" looking pitbull types were so sweet and gentle. Lisa was so good with all of them and even the new rescues that came in the ones that seemed scared or nervous Lisa just had a way with them and a good eye for which ones needed more attention or maybe needed more time to adjust. We hope we have our guy forever but if we don't or if we can ever manage to have another or additional rescues, this is the only place we will go to. Thank you Lisa and "A Dog's Place"! You're the best!!!!

We adopted two dogs from here - we were told that the 3 year old dog was spayed and that she was…read morethe mother of the puppy we also adopted. The 3 year old dog went into heat after we had her for a month (i.e., not spayed), and out of curiosity we did dog DNA tests and the two dogs were not related. In general our experience wasn't the greatest - this rescue is disorganized, and we were given false information about the dogs. Furthermore, we contacted them, since part of the adoption fee included spaying the dog. They told us they are getting a refund from the vet, but that they don't believe they should refund us any money. So bottom line they don't pay for our dog being spayed, but we are charged for spaying as part of the adoption fee. If you're considering adopting a dog, PLEASE DO SO. We would just suggest that you find another rescue. I believe the people associated with this rescue have the best interests of the dogs at heart, and we're so glad we got our two dogs, but there are better places to find an awesome rescue dog.

I cannot say enough good things about Finding Shelter. It's easy to see that this completely…read morevolunteer based organization truly cares about the animals and their potential adoptive families. Finding Shelter makes absolutely sure that you're paired with the right animal, through veterinary & personal references, as well as meets with the dog and the family, and home visits. All of these things are done to ensure a good fit for all involved - the happiness and safety of the dogs and families is of utmost importance, not adopting out as many dogs as quickly as possible. Do you really want to rush through an adoption, just to have to return a dog because it wasn't a good fit after all? We adopted our dog, Linus, from Finding Shelter two years ago and really couldn't have found a better dog for our family. He gets along famously with our original dog and the two are now inseparable. When you get a dog from Finding Shelter, it is fully vetted and micro-chipped and you also get a lifetime of telephone support from a wonderful dog trainer. If you're serious about finding the right dog for your household, this is really the only way to go.

Adopting a pet is the best thing ever. I have done it 5 times and have had great experiences with…read morethe Morris Animal Shelter, Operation AVA and the SPCA in Philadelphia. I did not have a good experience with Finding Shelter! I found their process to be slow, intrusive and arbitrary. Here is my experience: 1. SLOW! -- From application to home visit took a full month. At other places we have adopted dogs, we filled out an online application including a vet reference and then adopted the day we found the dog we wanted. 2. INTRUSIVE! -- Currently I am caring for my son's rabbits and chinchillas while he is in college. All of the animals are quite healthy. I also have 25 years of experience adopting and successfully raising dogs. My vet confirmed that I am a good owner. Nevertheless, Finding Shelter required me to take my son's rabbits to a vet so that the vet could provide a reference. We would have left Finding Shelter at that point except that we really liked a particular dog. I took the rabbits to the vet and $100 later the vet confirmed that the rabbits are in perfect health and well taken care of. I can't imagine why Finding Shelter thought they needed a reference about rabbits when we were adopting a dog. The whole thing was so intrusive. (By the way, Finding Shelter never even mentioned or asked to see the chinchillas.) 3. ARBITRARY! -- When our chosen dog finally visited us, all went well for the first hour. The dog got along with my dog and was friendly with us. Then the volunteer suggested that we get out toys. Quickly, the dog became overwhelmed and nipped at my 15-year old son's shirt tail. Then he sat quietly by the volunteer. It's important to note that this dog had bitten an old woman while in foster care with the volunteer (where he had been for three months with several other dogs before we met him). Rather than discuss with us what had happened, what we learned from the experience and how we would help the dog adjust to our home, the volunteers left without saying a word about the incident. We received a call that night suggesting that we adopt a different dog. When I said that we liked the first dog and tried to explain what we had learned from the visit, the volunteer said that she would call back. She did not. I reached out again a couple days later and learned that the decision was made that the dog needed a home with a retired couple without dogs or children. The decision was so arbitrary (my son wasn't even the one playing with the toys, he was just the closest person to the dog when he became nervous), and explains why this adorable dog has been in foster care for so long. Rather than accept another dog from Finding Shelter, we adopted a dog from Operation Ava two days later. 4. LACK OF CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS! -When I emailed the director of Finding Shelter asking to speak with her for a few minutes about our experience, she said she was too busy and that I could email if I wanted. A perfect ending to a bad experience.

absolutely insanity the hoops that are set up in order to adopt a cat. I understand. needing a…read moreprocess to be approved but their process is so strike it's seems as if this is more so a tax write off scheme than a rescue looking to house homeless cats. their customer service is basically none existent. I had to send 2-3 emails in order to receive one email that had more hoops to jump through than answers. If you're never owned a cat you can't not adopt due to their ridiculous rule of needing a years worth of "feline" vet records in order to adopt. if you have dog records they will not count that. Good luck, they're a tax write off more than an adoption center.

After visiting Cat Nook Cafe, which I found out is run through this nonprofit, I fell in love with…read morethe cats. I ended up adopting Claire from Cat Nook Cafe. Animal coalition of Delaware County made the transition smooth and everyone was so sweet. I know that they care about the cats. They thoroughly vetted me as they should. The reviews of people who are mad about not getting their cats, please realize this is probably because there were something wrong with their application. It is in no way indicative of the rescue. I love Cat Nook Cafe and if you haven't visited, you should. enjoy these pictures of my baby Claire.

Lauren's lost cats does amazing work TNRing feral cats and proving medical care, socialization,…read morefoster care and eventually homes for cats that are adoptable. Lauren has helped literally hundreds of cats and pet parents. If you are looking to adopt she has the sweetest and most loving cats. Please consider adopting here.

This wildlife rehab center is amazing!…read more My cat Madison came across a poor, unsuspecting chipmunk and broke its little legs. Anyway, I put Chippy in a dust pan and drove him there. They immediately took him in and gave me a reference number so I can check up on his progress! Dropping him off was easy... no questions asked, filled out a small form and it costs absolutely nothing. Their services are completely FREE and they are really nice people! If you come across orphan animals or a hurt animal, bring them here! (Vets are not legally allowed to help injured wildlife). Also, since this is a nonprofit, if you have spare time, maybe volunteer to help them answer their phones (they never do), or donate $$ (since they don't require it for their services) or supplies.

Brought a wounded bird here and they were so kind to my son and his friend. I did donate to them as…read morethey operate off donations and I felt that was appropriate. It seemed very well run. I had a really great experience. Felt really good leaving the bird there. They seemed to care about where the bird care from exactly so it could be released properly.

This rescue is a wonderful, caring, group of fosters! I don't know how anyone could give them less…read morethan the 5 star reviews they deserve. Adoption fees go toward helping vet the animal. I have had a wonderful experience with them.

I have not sought to adopt a cat (allergies) but I have donated to and attend fundraisers a for The…read moreGrannie Project. The board members and volunteers are impressively dedicated and compassionate and work tirelessly to help any cat in need. They would work 24/7 to help rescue, heal and find good homes for these unwanted felines if they could afford to do so. Since they cannot, they work hard to raise money to achieve their mission. I am so proud to support the Grannie Project and strongly encourage anyone considering adopting a cat to contact this amazing organization.

MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

Very satisfied with the place, very easy and simple, they give you everything you need and you can…read moretake the necessary time to do a good job, I would definitely come back.

I was super excited to learn that there is a pet store with reputable products in the local area…read more Employees at the store were super nice and attentive. Customers in the store were also nice folk. They had the healthier dog foods that PetSmart doesn't carry which attracted me to check out the store. Sadly, I found the prices there to be well above other family owned pet stores in other towns. The bag of dog food that I was looking for was $20 more than another store. The at home allergy test kit was $20 more than purchasing online which had free shipping. I would love to shop here, but it's worth driving to another town due to the amount of mark up at Braxton.