Best Rescue Ever. We had a bad experience with another rescue and Follow Your Heart Rescue was very…read morepatient with us The process was super easy and they were very thorough on the adoption process. The best part is they informed us how their rescue works and assured us that they are there for us 100% through the whole process. Even after adopting your new pup. I love how super quick they are to responding to messages, emails, phone calls. They really want to find their puppies and dogs, a forever Home. We are happy with our new Pup Tank and we renamed him Milo. Thank you Follow Your Heart Rescue for allowing us to believe in 2nd chances and helping us find our new fur family member! He is so loved! Ohh and spoiled!

We love our puppy Andy that we adopted this April! We met him at the Petsmart event and fell in…read morelove. The event was a bit chaotic in knowing how to fill out what to get to meet a dog but it all worked out. We were shocked novody else was interested in this sweet boy and his foster eas very kind and informative to help us make sure he was a good fit for our home. They were also very patient with us running around to grab supplies. While the adoption fee is a bit higher than some rescues there is a tax break and it's nice that majority if the shots were paid and planned along with the neutering. Andy came home healthy with us and immediately took to his big sister who he loves so much. It was nice that he had spent time with his siblings so he was used to having another dog around and is just a great pup for our family! Can't imagine not having adopted him the day we met him.

We adopted our pup friend in February. We have owned many dogs over the years and have dealt with…read moreseveral shelters. We have found that this shelter really cares about their pups, especially what type of home an adoptee is going to be part of. They do a great job of matching up their new family members. Our pup has become the BEST addition to our family. She was from a hoarding situ and was skittish, but she has become one of the sweetest family members we have ever had and we ADORE her! Valley Dogs is an extremely caring group that really does match up pups and their families. We are grateful they care so much about the pups in need! We highly recommend them for adopting your next family member. They truly are an awesome group!

Valley Dogs is a local rescue group run by the most compassionate people I have ever met. I have…read morefostered dogs for several local and non-local rescue groups including Valley Dogs, but what strikes me most about Valley Dogs is the animals they choose to pull from the shelters. Valley Dogs is run by a man named Michael West. From what I've observed, Michael chooses to take on the dogs that need the most help medically - the dogs hit by cars, obese owner surrenders, pregnant owner surrenders, older dogs with big hearts (figuratively) and medical conditions... I am not sure how he manages to finance all of this. Valley Dogs holds a few fund raisers through out the year, but I know the cost to get his dogs in good enough health to be adopted must be daunting. I can see the stress in his face every time I see him. However, he keeps pulling dogs in great need from the shelter because I don't think he can turn away. All of Valley Dogs rescues are fostered before they go up for adoption. This is a fantastic thing. Michael takes on a lot of these dogs. There is always a beautiful and kind red head (his wife?) that is with him at the adoptions and an older veteran as well. They foster a lot of the dogs, too. They know the quirks and idiosyncrasies of each of the dogs they foster. This helps with placement. I love this group. They are human, but they must be hidden angels because the dogs they are helping are the ones most definitely the most in need. They are very often at the PetsMart on 20th and Highland on the weekends trying to find homes for their dogs. If you see them and want a specific type of dog, I would imagine they would scour the shelters for you

I made a one time donation to Saving the Paws and they continue to charge my account $29.99 every…read moremonth, without my authorization. I have sent several emails and left a VM message asking them to correct the error. I have received no reply from them. I now have to close out my account to stop the charges. Very unprofessional!!! UPDATE 2/6/26: I have been informed that there is a fraudulent website using the Saving the Paws name to scam people out of money. The legitimate Saving the Paws had nothing to do with my issue above. My apologies to the real Saving the Paws organization.

I adopted a young (7 month old) German Shepherd that was an owner surrender to Saving Paws Rescue…read moreArizona (SPRA) a few years ago. She's been great and I was so impressed with the experience I had with this rescue that I started volunteering there. The rescue takes in mostly German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois from puppies to seniors and from various backgrounds - strays, owner surrenders, from other shelters (some on the e-list), medical hardships, etc. Once under SPRA care the dogs are well fed, are walked and/or get play time outside of their kennels 4 times a day, receive medical care if needed, etc. The volunteers and staff also work with the dogs on socialization and basic training. It's also important to know that SPRA is a no kill shelter. Bottom line, if you're looking for a German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois please check out Saving Paws Rescue Arizona. They have so many wonderful dogs looking for a family like my pup pictured below, adopt don't shop.

1000% recommend HCH. I found some puppies on the side of high way 89 while I was coming to…read moreflagstaff for an appt and they were so helpful with taking the puppies in. I originally found 7 puppies, but I went back the next day and found 1 more puppy and the mama, poor thing was starving. Very thankful HCH was able to take the whole family.

Terrible care of animals. My dog was captured , harassed…read moreand traumatized by them and taken in and called a "stray". she had her collar on with clear identification, obviously not a stray. I called an hour after she was missing . They told me to wait 2 hours until open before I could retrieve her. When I picked her up : 1. her coat was covered in some kind of waxy film 2. They gave her various vaccines without my permission 3. She developed a rash and scabs all over her body from the short stay there. This all happened in the 2 hours she was there. My daughters healthy cat was also captured and brought there. It got parasites there and died after coming home. Another friends dog was mistreated there and got sick and traumatized after being captured and taken there.

My husband and I recently become foster "parents" for the Great Dane Rescue Alliance. Our first…read moregreat dane came in the form of a 10 month old puppy - weighing 126lbs! He had a rough past, but came to us healthy and needing to be neutered before he was available for adoption. The Rescue Alliance uses Healing Hearts Mobile Vet Unit, which services animals from rescue groups and in low income areas. After calling several times I was able to take our great dane to their Mobile Vet Unit when they were in the East Valley to get neutered. I brought him in around 9:00am to a staff of 4 friendly women! They made me feel at ease. I got a call several hours later, letting me know he was ready to be picked up at noon. They helped me load him up and gave me plenty of instruction on his post surgical care. I really appreciate people that are able to help animals in need - so 5 stars for Healing Hearts!

Really great people doing great things. This is a wonderful organization.read more

I have two senior fur babies that I have adopted from Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary. Chip, my 1st…read moresenior who is a Carin Terrier, and lives up to all that was displayed on their adoption page about him. Bo was my second experience, although he was not in the sanctuary as long, he is still sweet and lovable, and I am greatful to Forever Loved for rescuing both my dogs, and all the other dogs, they help to find forever homes for. I also want to say, I love that they have different ways for people to help them out, even an Amazon wish list, which I go on to donate Green Beans for Miss Ruby and her friends.

Wonderful place with genuinely caring people. Highly recommend it. Angela, the owner, has created a…read morepeaceful and loving space.

The people who work here are amazing! We made it through Arizona sun, rain, sleet hail and snow all…read morewithin 2 hours! My mom has a dear friend who retired and moved up to Payson. One of her adult children had left her with an adult stray cat they found who ended up being pregnant. She had 4 kittens. She is now moving to a care home. Being elderly and suffering a concussion from a fall she wasn't able to catch the kittens and take them to the Humane Society. We drove up and had an adventure. The kittens are so adorable. Right now I have a dog, green cheek and a pigeon with the hurt wing so our home was out of the question. We drove up and caught the kittens inside her home. The Payson Humane Society allowed us to drop them off for a fee. This was on a Friday afternoon after closing. They are a no kill shelter.The employees were out in the rain, sleet, walking dogs. Some of the dogs were actually walking the employees. Ha ha I made a promise to donate every month for the rest of the year. They have a link to do so right on their website. When we are ready for our next pet this is the place we are coming for sure. If you are an animal lover and feel drawn to donate please do so. Even 5 to 20 a month makes a difference.

If you are looking to rescue a pet and make a huge difference in their lives, don't look any…read morefurther. Reservation Rewards Animal Rescue is the place to be. Shelia works with the community to take in animals that are abandoned, abused or not wanted any longer. She prides herself on making sure they are properly taken care of and they get the love they all deserve. We have rescued two dogs from RRAR and have fostered others into loving homes. Please take the time if you have the patience and understanding to give a rescue vs a breeder a chance. Some of the best dogs you will ever get!

Sheila is THE BEST... I first met her 9 years ago when I brought home a wolf pup (we named him…read moreTank). I was referred to Sheila by some friends who used her services. I'm glad i took the referal. Sheila is so professional and at the same time loving and caring. She takes the time to really listen to your needs and to get to know you and your dog. Tank love love loves his aunt Sheila. Even though it's been a few years since we've needed her services, when we saw her at the park a month ago, Tank was so happy to see his aunt Sheila. What I remember most is Sheila telling me - "I can train the dog and i can train you but if you Really want a fantastically trained and well behaved dog, that you have a incredible relationship with, YOU have to put the time in with your pet". I'll never forget that advice and because of Sheila's great gift of training people and dogs, Tank and I are the Best of friends for life. Thank you Sheila... Bill Drevyanko Chandler, Arizona

My girlfriend and I recently went to Friends For Life and adopted Sugar (Chow Mix). She is so sweet…read morejust like her name! We were very impressed with the whole process. It was thorough but smooth. The adoption counselor was super awesome and nice as well. We went home with a crate and a bag full of toys,blankets,harness, dog food, etc which was very generous of them. I would definitely recommend this place!

I can't imagine a better dog/cat rescue shelter than Friends for Life. Clean, warm, welcoming,…read morefriendly, professional, and very informative and transparent. This is the kind of heart and minds all small businesses amd profits should have! I know I will be back here to adopt again and possibly foster or volunteer. I pray this business keeps doing what it's doing: protecting and loving their community of furry friends. Thank you for taking care of Winnie guys, she LOVES her new home. GREAT job!