We learned about Special Pals & their great work to place pets in forever homes. We dropped off…read morefood and supplies after our little dog passed. The staff is very friendly and genuinely appreciative our donation and took us on a tour of the facility. When we are ready for our next rescue dog we will go to them. In the meantime we will make monetary donations to help this great group keep going.

NO REPLIES after three weeks and several communications by phone, email and messaging. I've adopted…read moreand transported from this organization and find this unacceptable for customer service. BTW, had previously donated as well as bought from their store - won't do that again. As I have been involved in rescue for more than 10 years, am very disappointed. This is one reason why people dump dogs - it would have been nice to get a reply.

This is a FANTASTIC, expansive store with everything you could possibly need!…read more Specializing in raw food made on site (and it looked fantastic) the staff is sweet & knowledgeable. It's also the CLEANEST pet store I've ever been in! 100% recommend a visit!!

I had a great experience while visiting this store. I had no idea places like this existed. The…read morestaff was super friendly and very helpful. I learned a lot raw food diet. They had lots of pet treats, leashes, etc.

Wonderful, kind people run this rescue. Thank goodness for this rescue and the important work they…read moredo. Please adopt from here.

I started following Adore on instagram about a year ago. I happened to be scrolling through one day…read moreand I couldn't help but to smile at this cute black and white puppy they had in need of emergency foster. I filled out an application to foster the same day and received a call from Andrea not long after. From the time we took Beaux in, they have been so helpful to our family. They have taken care of all of the vet bills, meds, neutering, and just pure concern of a first time puppy owner. The adoption fee of $200 is a small price to pay for all that they do for the pet owner. I love that you have the option to foster or adopt. They always have events to raise awareness about adopting animals and not "shopping" for them. We love our baby boy and couldn't be happier with Adore Houston.

Staff working with the animals are friendly and patient. Staff at front desk seems overwhelmed…read morepossibly because of being understaffed. It's lovely to see the cats and dogs be cared for. This place even has a shop you can donate pet items to and purchase from. Seems like a great option for adopting.

An excellent spot if you are looking for a furry companion that is super affordable…read more We were looking for a new furry companion to join our family and weren't having a ton of luck. As part of a last ditch effort, we decided to check out CAP. Upon entering, I was shocked by how clean and bright the adoption facility was. To the right, cats. To the left, dogs. Ahead, furry critters like rabbits. A great organization system with a very open layout! As we began to peruse the variety of dogs, I noticed amenities such as ample hand sanitizer stations, visit rooms, and friendly volunteers. They utilize an easy to understand color system to indicate behaviors/training levels of the pets. All of the rooms/kennels looked very clean and the pets inside looked well cared for. Additionally, each pet had paperwork and surveys filled out to give you as much upfront information as possible. An adorable recent stray caught our eye out of the sea of dogs that were in the process of being adopted. We had to wait a little for a visit room to free up, but once a room was cleaned, a volunteer brought us in to meet the pup. As we interacted with the pup, the volunteer enthusiastically told us everything she could including how long the dog had been there, how the most recent walk went, and how the adoption process goes. Hearts stolen, we decided to adopt. The process was pretty straightforward with paperwork first then a meeting with an adoption counselor. It was pretty busy on the Sunday evening that we went, but still the wait was not that long. The counselor was very knowledgeable and we found that the very affordable adoption fee included the spay/neuter surgery, a full service vet visit, rabies vaccination, lots of literature, and a micro-chip! A great value!! Overall, a great organization and it is super heartwarming to see all of the adopted signs. Definitely a place to check out if you are looking for a furry family member.

Terrible place. Reached out for help when we found out a rescued dog was 5-6 weeks pregnant (the…read moreequivalent of 3rd trimester in humans) and the recommendation was to kill the puppies. From Mary Tipton the cofounder: I would have gone ahead and spayed her today. Pregnant or not. Mary Co-founder K-9 Angels Rescue

The only reason(s) for one star is you can't give 0 and they do claim to help dogs in need. Fair…read morewarning, the head person thinks she received her DVM at a school with a better reputation and education than Texas A&M vet school. My family is known for our love, attention and dedication to our dogs and she treated us like we were the most irresponsible pet owners ever because we followed the advise of our dog's doctor. She went so far as to quote laws that aren't even fact. Another thing is they draw you in with pictures of dogs on their website then they are no where to be found. Also, I hope none of y'all are there if an incident breaks out as they allow people well beyond the capacity of the building limits in at one time. I think the purpose behind this organization is great. They should definitely look for a better "leader". One more educated and caring. All in all I can't be too upset. Their in compassionate demeanor lead me to adopt elsewhere and I have now given a homeless dog a family and home just in time for the holidays.

Great experience with the staff, facility, and of course the animals! You can tell they take the…read moreadoption process seriously and great consideration. I'm happy to say we've had a successful adoption of an adorable kitten!

I was looking for a bunny friend for my bunny. Heather said that I couldn't adopt a bunny bc I…read morerehomed puppies I got for my son to keep my bunny safe. The logic just isnt there with her so I guess ill go to a breeder. Best advice if you want an animal from here. LIE LIE LIE on the adoption application bc honesty will get you nothing here.

Odd...when searching for the business "Pup Squad" in the Yelp search box, the business Smashburger…read morekeeps coming up as a result! =/ *gulp* Visited the Pup Squad Animal Rescue location at Houston Pavilions Saturday morning to peep through available pups. The rented space is large, airy, and spacious enough for several kennels to line the walls without overcrowding. Due to the high ceiling, warehouse style accomodation, it smells fairly fresh & clean in here. It's also dark and cool, and most dogs were found napping their way through the morning...a stark difference from other adoption places I've been to. It was easy to move through the space, and foster parents sat next to their pups like proud parents, eager to do a show and tell if so requested. What I liked most about this place is that the dogs here seemed to be happy! I rarely saw nervous, jittery dogs. Most were in their kennel, eager to play with visitors; others in their foster parents' arms, and some napping, barely opening an eye to peer at us. Though I did not come away with a new child that day, I wouldn't hesitate adopting one from this group. I spent a good 20 minutes talking to a foster mom about this organization and I'm completely thankful and hopeful that there are still many altruistic people left in this world. If you're considering adding a member to your family, please put Pup Squad Animal Rescue on your list as a must-visit.

This program is great when you think that most people want to get a puppy when they get a dog, but…read moreif you want to do your part and get a rescue dog, your chances of getting a small breed puppy decreases to about zero. They have dogs in all shapes sizes and colors and all (I'm pretty sure) in good health. Our first visit there we were just curious but pretty interested in getting another dog to play with our very energetic shih-tzu and one that was small enough to accommodate apartment living. We walked around a bit and they did have some really cute dogs, but it wasn't until we spotted this adorable pup that I had the "gotta have this puppy" feeling. They told us he was a puppy mill dog and that he was a Tibetan terrier and maybe about 3 months old. We personally didn't have all day to make a decision and were hesitant to commit on the spot, but they guaranteed that we could have a one week home visit to make sure that we wanted to keep him and that he was compatible with our dog. They would hold the $120 check and if we didn't come back, they'd cash it. So, for $120 you get a puppy in good health who's been socialized through the foster program with as many/all of the shots and exams needed for the applicable age an optional microchip to have put in later rabies and county tags You have to fill out an application form, but they review it on the spot and if you're a shoe-in (i.e. you have a dog or know the risks/responsibilities of having a dog) they let you adopt. It was a painless process and we are very happy with our puppy. These dogs are rescues so I'm attributing that to the fact that we weren't quite sure of the age, how big he'd get, and if he was really the breed they said he was (we thought he was a bit jack russell for a while, but now due to his size, we are back with the Tibetan terrier.) The other great perk to having a rescue is that I know at least the VCA will give you a free first exam for having just adopted a rescue. A great program and system for adopting puppies! Just a note, puppy mill dogs, as I later found out, can have a lot of health problems on their own due to poor/careless breeding. Do your research!

We hosted our ten year old daughter's birthday party at CAP and it was one of my favorite birthday…read moreparties to date. The staff kept the kids engaged and busy. Getting to tour the facility and interact with animals was so much fun! Then they brought animals into the room for the kids to play with more. The activities were fun and they were genuinely happy to have the kids there. Very highly recommend a birthday party here!

Don't surrender your animals that you have failed to control or discipline. Don't bring an animal…read morein distress. Don't bring animals with diseases or injuries. This is NOT a place to help your animals. If you are trying to surrender, protect, help, medicate, train, or just given up on an animal then search online for help from individuals and groups that are willing to assist. EVERY ANIMAL SHELTER IS A KILL SHELTER IN HOUSTON!! You have to find an advocacy group or organization that will provide support and help you find a home. If you bring any animal with any condition they will be euthanized. These businesses are businesses. Non-profit is a ploy for tax and grant purposes in EVERY company that claims this. Non profit businesses (traditional) have only volunteers and not employees who usually do not have a storefront location. To have these cost money. From churches to goodwill to animal shelters; they are there to make money. Don't let someone lie to you and make you believe differently. They have a function. Sometimes these entities can provide a service, but rarely do they provide services that are beneficial to you. Groups and organizations are made of individuals who are not paid helping people with their needs. Not all of these are helpful either. Some can be but you have to do your research.