I signed up to foster. Great organization. I think poor reviews are from people who where the…read morefoster failed to communicate or they were found not qualified to take care of a pet.

Misleading, disorganized, and unprofessional. We provided every requested document, were repeatedly…read moreassured that all issues were resolved, and completed a home visit during which we were told we were approved to move forward with payment and a pickup date. Then, we were denied at the very last moment. Communication was nonexistent, expectations constantly changed, and the process was a total waste of our time. This felt less like an adoption process and more like being strung along.

What a wonderful place! All the cats are so clean and well…read morecared for and their accommodations are spacious. The staff was extremely friendly and informative. I've been searching for my perfect cats for months now and I finally found her here!

A wonderful place where cats can have a second chance…read more I've been coming here to volunteer here regularly and everyone working/volunteering here is great. While I think a shelter doesn't have to be non-kill to make a positive impact, I think it's important that places like this exist, especially for older cats who might have a harder time integrating into homes. If you're interest in adopting from this place, definitely come and check it out. If you're interested in volunteering, also definitely come take a look, as the place can always use more committed people that love cats.

Good customer service. Very responsive. We were rehoming kittens that were abandoned. Would…read morerecommend.

Finally, a success story! I've been eagerly awaiting the day I found a dog and would take one home…read more I checked the website before I left to make sure the one I wanted to see was still there and he was. It had been several months since I was here last and I couldn't remember what the protocol was for visits. Once I got inside, the man at the desk told me I could look around and then fill out a form about the one(s) I was interested in. When you first walk in, the cat wing is on left near the front desk; there's two hallways with dogs on the left, and the puppies and critters are on the right. I heard straight to the puppies, took one peek at him, and immediately went to the front to fill out the paperwork. After what seemed like a while, I was granted my visit. He took to me right away and I knew I was going to take him home. After the woman came here in to finalize the paperwork, she told me to go to the front to finalize his pet insurance. Things got a little chaotic because as I was in the middle of finishing his insurance, I was called by the other side to finalize his paperwork. We got everything straightened out, but it'd be nice if a better system were in place. Regardless, I finally got the puppy I wanted and was pleased with the service.

We've long been fans of adopting dogs, especially Pitties. When our beloved Romeo left us in late…read moreJanuary of 2022 we took some time to regroup and then set about the process of looking for our new dog. CARE STL came on our radar-I forget exactly how but we were incredibly impressed with them for several reasons. -Their web presence, FB page etc. So easy to search, great stories and pics and they are UPDATED!! This is one of the most important things for a shelter-updating the page on a regular basis with dog info. -Their Fostering Program and the incredible team of Fosters that are part of CARE is just amazing. We wanted to select a dog that had been in a home environment, we were interested in info on how the dog did in a home etc. Care Fosters are incredibly nice, passionate, clear and honest about the dogs. They want the dog to find a home where it will stay-not simply looking to offload dogs or get them out of the shelter. -The staff team at CARE is great. We stopped in to visit some dogs after our application to adopt was approved and met with one of their staffers who took the time to ask questions about us, our home and the environment we would be making available for the dog. She gently guided us away from some dogs who were not a good fit and suggested others who could potentially be a better fit. We eventually adopted a puppy named Daisy, she's been a delight and a ton of fun. The Forever Families FB page has been a lot of fun for us to keep up with other families who have adopted through CARE and it's even more fun when the volunteers/fosters leave comments. We're searching for a second dog now and we're looking thru CARE, the volunteers and fosters have been equally as awesome the second time around. They provide great feedback, information and they truly want to see us matched with the right dog who will fit in with our Daisy. I can't recommend them enough to you, check them out and you'll be glad you did.

Wow wow wow! I'd…read morelike to preface that it was my first time going here this year but have visited multiple times in the span of two weeks lol I found out about this place when I went on adoptapet.com and found a kitten that was so cute so I decided to go visit her in person. Right off the highway, tucked behind a starbucks is where their cozy building is which comes with a fenced off parking lot. You have to ring the doorbell to be let in! It was quite a commotion the first time I went where it looked like 5 groups of people were being helped. There wasn't really a clear line or anything so I sat on one of the couches to wait for someone that was available. (Definitely in need of some more volunteers!) I had to approach someone since it was pretty chaotic. I ended up speaking with another visitor who told me that you have to go on their website and sign a disclaimer /liability waiver which totally makes sense. Then afterwards, a volunteer took a look at my "application" (you don't have to commit to fostering or adopting, just covering their asses!) but I was interested in fostering. After I got the all clear, I was brought into the kitty room which has free roaming kitties who have been socialized. There's another room for cats who should be in a single home and of course the main attraction, the kitten room! There were SO many cute kitties waiting and ready to be adopted! I honestly wanted to take them all home, but I could decide so I left. That's why I had multiple trips. I ended up going back to socialize with them and find the right fit! My boyfriend came along this time and we had an idea of who we wanted but decided to sleep on it. We came back and picked up our new kitten and the process was so seamless! We went here so many times, we were practically seasoned to be volunteers already. Shoutout to all the friendly staff who helped us and talked to us about some kitties backstories! It was also nice to see that each time we went, there were 6 being adopted at a time! So beautiful to see strangers fall in love with their new kitties and such a nice community to be around. If you're interested in volunteering, sign up on their website and trainings take place on Sundays! Go, go, go!!

What does the 5 A's stand for? I'll translate for you, it means, Alton Area Animal Aid Association…read more They are a non-profit, no kill shelter that has been serving the Alton community for 65+ years. 5 A's is worthy of their 5 Star rating. They are a great small town, county shelter that takes good care of homeless dogs and cats. Recently they got some publicity for one of their residents who had been living in the shelter for 11 years. Wiggles had a tumor that was unoperateable, but 5 A's kept her and loved her. Finally after appearing on a local news channel, she found her forever home for her senior years. Being new to the Alton community, I stopped by to see what I could do or donate to help them with their cause and was impressed with the cleanliness of the shelter. I was also impressed with the friendliness and love I saw the staff and volunteers showing the resident animals. My house currently is full of four paws, but I now know what they need and will be donating regularly. When: January 2021 Why: Donations

This place rules! I have never seen so many happy, cheerful and good lookin cats in one place. Glad…read moreto have a shelter option this great in the area. The staff was wonderful!

Our sweet Elle Woods is from Stray Rescue and from all of the interaction I have had with SR, I…read morehave only positive things to say. The application process was easy. The coordination with the foster was good. The dog is a sweetheart and when I dropped off some blankets and towels to the SR office, the staff was friendly and interested to see how Elle was settling in. Animal rescue is a heartbreaking business and I am thankful to have them looking out for animals in St. Louis.

The lack of professionalism and communication is appalling!! after the first interview for a golden…read moremix (Mona) I was told they were finalizing the adoption believing the dog was mine. I told my kids. Later that night I got a text asking for another interview. They said the board was going to decide But they had 9 2 month old puppies I could get one if Mona goes to the other family. They totally ghosted me! No text or calls. I had to text them..they told me Mona went to the family with a fenced in yard and the other 9 puppies are at risk in a flight. I had to tell my kids we weren't getting one! DO NOT TRUST THEIR WORD!

Tenth Life deserves more than 5 stars. I found this organization when I was looking up "cat…read morecafes/cat shelters" or something of that nature. All the volunteers and staff are beyond welcoming, and the cats are so sweet and playful. My eyes literally turn into hearts when I visit, and I'm always so excited to meet new kittens and cats to play with. Sometimes they only have 2-3 cats roaming around, and other times, there's 12 kittens running all over the place. The space is very open, and there's so many cute toys for the cats to play with. It's essentially a real-life neko atsume set-up (side note: if you love cute kitties, download this game. Trust me!). The storefront is open to the public Friday-Sunday from 12-5 pm, and it was such a lifesaver for me during my first year of PT school. There's nothing better than hanging out with cats after a hard week of school/tests. If you're interested in fostering cats, they run an awesome program. I recently applied to become a foster, and it's been incredibly rewarding. If you aren't in a position to adopt, I highly recommend that you look into fostering. P.S. they also have cat yoga once a month! I've never been because I always had class or another commitment at the same time, but that's definitely on my to-do list. I believe it's the first Wednesday of the month, and it costs $15 (+fees?), but it goes towards helping cats!

Hello, my name is Max, have we met? I love cats…read more Tenth Life is hands down one of the most awesome organizations in Saint Louis when it comes to rescuing cats. If you're going to adopt a cat, you've gotta come here and see what this place is all about. We heard about it through our friend who is a kitty foster for Tenth Life. There are often cats at their brick and mortar storefront on Cherokee Street, but there are also several cats that are being taken care of at foster homes all around the Saint Louis area by Tenth Life volunteers, or getting ready to be the right age to live at the Tenth Life storefront. The space is big, cozy, and has so many toys for the cats to play with and places for them to rest. You can tell that the staff is always keeping up with fresh food and water for the cats, and cleaning up after them. This cat rescue has a very detailed adopting process, and make it known that the employees and volunteers are there to support you in any way if you are adopting a cat from them. The mission they set out for and excellently accomplish is, "Giving cats the life they deserve." We recently adopted two four-month old kittens, brother and sister, and are so so happy we went through Tenth Life!

We adopted a rescued kitten 2 years ago. The whole experience was outstanding. Sadly, this week one…read moreof our elder cats passed away. The APA staff (Todd and Isabelle) were so kind, compassionate and helpful with her remains. We are so grateful.

My dog Rocky was surrendered by someone who is not the legal owner and adopted the very next day…read morewith NO VERIFICATION, I showed them proof of ownership through documentation and microchip information. They have refused to help me in any way. I would encourage them to take accountability for their mistake. The apa shelter needs to verify ownership of these pets before adopting them out so quickly and PERMANENTLY separating a pet from its owner. I quote "The APA is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people and pets together"

This is a great place to volunteer if you are looking for opportunities. The leads train you…read morethroughly and explain their twice a day process to clean the litter pans, feed/water, and provide a scratch or hug if appropriate. They follow appropriate procedures for avoiding any cross contamination, required vetting, and administering meds when needed. They have supplies and cute items for your pets too and all purchases go back to supporting the cats care! They mainly take in strays and surrendered cats, so consider taking one or two home and give them the love they desire!

I ws rather shocked. 2 or 3 folks sitting at a table but almost every litter box was dirty. they…read morehad been dirty for some time. if I was adopting out kitties...I would make things spotless. I have volunteered for many years at shelter, and we always kept kitty cages spotless. some litter boxes so full of "stuff", nowhere for cats to go anymore. also, sure would be nice to know cost of adoption. did not have info until I saw it posted. 3x what other shelters charge. $150. I know many vets donate their time or greatly reduce their fes. if this is not happening for them..they need to bring in someone to negotiate fees or get some volunteer hours from a vet. ty.