We had a wonderful experience with this shelter. We arrived not expecting to immediately adopt,…read morebut we found the perfect cat. The adoption process was smooth and we left for the 45 minute drive home. Our new family addition took a couple of days to get used to her new home, but she is now waltzing around the house with her tail high in the air with a little question mark. And she is such a talker!

These guys were very helpful. Clean facility. Vet was impressed with our new kittys records & care…read morefrom these guys. Thank you for your service

The staff here are so wonderful and accommodating. Went out of their way to let my husband and I…read moremeet a dog we had seen online just an hour before. The facility itself was clean and seemed pretty well- organized. There was a kitten adoption event going on the day my husband went to pick up our dog too. Easy to find on Google and Waze, and the adoption process was simple and straightforward. They have a TV in the lobby and a screen that shows in what order you will be served. I also noticed that not even 15 mins after we adopted our dog they removed him from their website's available dogs, which is good to know that they keep their sites well-maintained! A little about the adoption process: I went in and met the dog that we were interested in in a room with one of their staff, they told me all the info they had about him and let me interact with him. Then I agreed to move forward with the next step which was a meet and greet with our resident dog, which we did outside with some parallel walking and then nose to nose as they got more comfortable. After that point. Point it's up to you to decide next steps. Obviously, ours ended with a happy ending and a new four-legged family member.

There are amazing people my puppy loves them and they love him always a good time ... they…read moredefinitely have helped us save money on vet bills

What these people do to help these dogs is wonderful. They are very picky to whom they…read moreadopt and for good reasons. They try and find the best fit for each dog so they will live out their life in their forever home . I have adopted two dogs from them and love them dearly and thank AARF for saving my dogs and adopting to me

Sitting in the parking lot today 12/29/20 while family went inside to look for a kitten I noticed a…read moreGentleman who works here go out to a caged area out front to retrieve a dog. This dog was so happy to see the gentleman but it was obviously very nervous and reluctant to be brought back inside the building. The gentleman was extremely patient and gentle with the nervous dog, letting the dog move at his own pace and when it needed to stop the man stopped with it and knelt down to comfort it with some soft and reassuring petting. Being an animal lover, it really means a lot to see these animals treated with kindness and dignity in what has to be an extremely confusing and scary time in their lives. The grounds look very clean and peaceful as well. Great job.

I have no idea how I haven't reviewed NACC yet, so in honor of our dawg's Gotcha Day coming up,…read morehere I am! The staff and volunteers absolutely do a fantastic job here, and the animals receive attention and love while they wait for their forever home. I followed them on Facebook for a while, watching longingly as adorable photo/bio combinations popped up in my feed, sometimes showing the Husband pups who were particularly sweet-sounding. It's all about breaking the resistance down slowly over time. Drip effect, folks. They've been indoctrinated without even realizing it and suddenly the whole family is in the car on their way to see a sweet Husky girl. Who of course is already adopted when you get there. And of course your son falls in love with a handsome pit bull who OF COURSE you take home instead. This is the cheapest animal I've ever adopted, and he came neutered, microchipped, tagged, vaccinated, and checked for food and toy aggression. Moreover, he's been the best friend for our son for a year now. Maybe they could have warned us that he's a bed hog, though!

PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OTHER 1 STAR REVIEW. I had the same experience…read more I went to this shelter earlier this week and fell in love with a beautiful cat. I was told I was the third applicant and that I would be contacted if the first 2 applicants were no longer interested. I received an email that the cat was available and asked me if I was still interested. I sent 4 emails and left 1 voice message the same day. 2 days later I sent a fifth email and received a short reply that the cat was given to someone else. Should you apply for a cat or dog, sure, but expect the shelter to play some games with you. I was a longtime foster with NACC and have donated for years. I'll be taking my business elsewhere since they can't be decent enough to respect my time.

My absolute favorite place!! I've been coming here since they were first open (at the past…read morelocation) and only have nice things to say about this establishment. My friend adopted a kitten (about a year ago) and had 0 issues with the process, health of the cat, and an overall amazing experience. The baby is now all grown up and probably the sweetest cat I've ever known. You can also tell the employees and owners care about these cats so much, they know every cat's name, trait, and things they like and don't like. I was also in the cafe near closing and the owner and one of the employee let me and my friend feed some of the cats treats in the back room even though they were 5 minutes from closing time. They have an amazing variety of all different kinds of kitties and it's so cool to see them interact with each other in such a relaxed, peaceful environment. They also offer refreshments, merchandise, and activities that have definitely improved and keep getting better every time I come back. I have been to some other cat cafes across the water and even 1 in a different state and this one takes the cake, hands down. Thank you to the owner and employees for giving these fur angels the proper care they deserve all while looking for their forever homes. If you have the time, definitely come visit, and if you are looking to adopt this is the place.

We visited Cups and Claws Cat Cafe and had the best time! The cats are clearly well cared for,…read moresafe, and happy. They were all friendly and cuddly with us. The ambience and decor were really nice. There were countless beds, hiding spots, climbing objects, scratching posts, etc. The chairs and couches were comfortable for humans as well and they offer games and activities. It's a wonderful cause, very special, and quite an affordable activity. We spent about $22 to visit and play with the kitties, and the funds go towards keeping them out of cages/shelters, warm, and safe. This is also a great option if you're looking to adopt since you can really spend time with the kitties and get to know them as a potential family member. I can't wait to go back!

Did you know that the SPCA accepts old bedding, blankets and towels for their animals?…read more They have bin in the front of the building to drop off any donated food, toys, crates and cages.

We came here to visit the petting zoo which I feel is a hidden gem. It's so cheap (think it was $3…read morea person?) and then $1 for little tubs of food. I would def recommend grabbing a few tubs. We grabbed one per person and it was not enough . The animals are hungry and love to eat! The goats were so gentle with my three year old son. They had bunnies, a turtle, donkeys, chickens, alpaca (I think?) and goats. I may have forgotten an animal or two haha. But it was so fun. We walked around and visited the adoptable animals too. I used to volunteer here when I was younger and it changed a lot! There's a dog area, cat area and smaller critters (hamster, birds, Guinea pigs). The shelter is kept clean and the cages were so clean as well.

I genuinely do not know why this place has such a low rating. I just went this morning and upon…read morestepping out of my car I was immediately greeted by the employees & volunteers. No, they're not like every other shelter and that's the point in my opinion. Typically you when you think of a shelter you think of one that just has rows of dogs inside a facility. Not here they have outside shelters with heating and more room to stretch than any other shelter I can honestly say I've been to. I went early in the morning and they already had dogs out for walks and out in their gated spaces to stretch. I've read the negative reviews here each saying how they didn't appreciate being told what to do when trying to adopt a dog. I understand that every person has a predetermined mindset of what dog they want and why. However, we have to understand these people work with these dogs everyday some have probably known the dogs since they arrived at the shelter. They're going to know what the dog needs better than we are. They're making sure who they send them home with is going to be a match so the animal doesn't end up back in a shelter. I came today to visit itty & bitty which were the cutest mini beagles I've ever seen. (Seriously someone please adopt these babies if I don't) Immediately I was notified on how the process worked. It was cut dry and not in a rude way! They let me know exactly what to expect. Gave me background history on the dogs. Let me know what would be best for them to help transition into a new home. To go further with adoption I'd have to let them meet my dogs I already own. (Which in my opinion every shelter should do) Even makes sure my own animals are up to date on vaccines before going any further. Which is amazing! They truly care about these animals and they're making sure they're not set up for failure with who they're sent home with. There is so much this shelter does for their dogs that I have personally never seen in any other shelter. Already I know if I go through with adding another furry friend to my life it will be through this shelter. I implore everyone to come to this shelter if you're thinking about adopting.

I would give this place a zero-star rating if possible. The volunteer staff are friendly and…read morehelpful, but the administrators do not follow their own criteria for adoption. My family tried on 3 different occasions to adopt a dog and each time we were turned down without their ever checking our references, visiting our home/viewing photos, or asking questions about our application. On the third try in our attempt to adopt a poodle, Stephanie, who apparently makes the decisions (not a committee as claimed) called and gave some very lame excuses about why someone else was chosen. I'm sorry to say I lost my temper because that just helped her to assuage any guilt she might have had about not following procedure. I believe they let the best dogs go to people they know. She said the person who got the poodle had experience with the breed. My family has had nearly 25 years' experience with poodles, which she would have known had she followed the procedure they claim to use. Our 10-year-old was very disappointed, and we will not put her through that again!

They stole my dog!!! I have provided emails with vet history and the owner told m to take her to…read morecourt. My husband died and the dogs belong to me. Please do not help this organization.

Most people are volunteers that honestly care for the pets. I adopted my Maltese from them and they…read morechecked on us frequently the first couple of weeks. I felt very comfortable with them doing that and appreciated their concern because they took time out of their busy schedule to check on my pet & I.

They sold me a full blown full sized husky claiming it was a Pomsky. lalabaloue's review checks outread more

Staff was so helpful and kind. They really love dogs and have plenty of knowledge about them. I was…read morein town just after deployment and wanted to bring my girls a puppy. They introduced me to our new love a Yorkie we named Mylo.