I emailed in about seeing a cat and it took them 5 days to get back to me and I was told to just walk in which I did. no one was there and when I called they said someone would meet me the next day. they turned up 15 minutes late and I found the cat I wanted to adopt but of course wanted to ensure my home was perfect for her. So I offered to pay and collect her a few days later. they refused and gave her away the next day to someone who apparently just walked in - lucky for them the people were actually there then! They dont care about the cats and dont check homes are good for the cats! should have been a good sign that I was getting everything ready for the cats arrival but they dont care! read more

So... Do you hate it when you go somewhere and you wait and wait and you get no help whatsoever? Well, not here I stopped by to get some special assistance with a weird request... And while the person helping me stepped away to look into my request... In like 5 minutes I have been asked 4 times if I have been helped : ) We have had a great experience here and I hope you will consider them when looking to adopt a pet or support a non-profit. read more

The staff is caring and are in a quiet, loving environment while they are up for adoption.The dog that my daughter decided on had been taken home for several weeks prior to boost its immunity and relearn basic training. So much better than putting a scared, traumatized pet inside a facility like the humane society with a jail like environment. We now donate extra food and collars and dog outfits that are passed onto new parents. My daughters dog, Charger is 12 years old and is the sweetest and loving dog. Thank you volunteers. read more

Why can't I give this a zero star! This place is horrible and should be shut down. They are adopting out kittens only to die a couple of months later. They have an incurable disease and it's not fair to the poor kittens nor is it fair to their new adoptive family. You ought too be ashamed of what you are doing. You should not be allowed to stay in business. read more

My son adopted a wonderful cattle dog mix pup during the summer of 2020. She was supposed to be spayed. Last week, she was in HEAT! I brought her to the vet and the vet suspected that a piece of ovary was left inside of her. The pup went into surgery the very next day and they found 2 ovaries and a uterus stem. The pup wasn't really spayed, she was damaged so that she couldn't have pups. I'm sure that Home Fur good is a fine organization, but I suggest that if you adopt from them, try to go to a vet you really trust for the spay or neutering to avoid very expensive surgery in the future. read more

Home Fur Good - Animal Shelters Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have to commend this organization for assisting in the adaptation of cats. I did adapt my cat approximately four years ago. She had ringworm and it was passed on to my wife and son. The adoption process had been rushed and the ringworm went undetected. It was an expensive error. However, my cat is still with us and very happy as well. I believe that the adoption process has changed for the better. A great place for find that special feline companion. read more

I wish I could warn everyone who wants to adopt a cat to not go here.. They let us adopt a sick cat and told us he just had a cold that was going around a new litter and that it was nothing but "we should keep a close eye on him" they told us. Turns out almost all the kittens they are getting have an incurable disease that causes fluid in their chest. Meaning after only having my cat for 7 months, he passed away last night. They are letting adopters take their cats with out telling them the full story of how sick they truly are. I feel awful for the animals that are being held there. They deserve better. read more

The shelter is full so they couldn't help me with my desperate situation. They have an 8-10 week waiting list.

They are more interested in keeping the animals there than adopting them out to people who obviously love animals and have had plenty in their life. They will say one thing on the phone but then they lie and do something else in person. You will be judged in the most unfair ways if you have any existing pets. Better off adopting online from real people interested in you rescuing their personal dog before they end up in these places where they are likely paid the keep the dogs. Small cages for them to stay all night every night in. read more

Awesome non-profit. We went today to look at kittens, very clean environment, great setup for the animals, plus the staff was knowledgeable and accommodating. read more

What can I say. $20 shots with no BS exam fee. Plus, it benefits the shelter. yes, it is often slightly disorganized, run by volunteers and sometimes children. Yes, there is barking. Yes, you will wait a long time if you come at certain times. Listen carefully...twenty dollars. read more

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They are very quick and efficient in these Covid times! They keep the kittens and cats together and very well taken for! read more

Home Fur Good - Gracie adopted 3 weeks ago, now 8/14/20 just yesterday turned 4 months! Super sweet and spunky! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I would Like to Reply to Crystal S. Review. I have spent 30 years involved in Rescue. The People at HFG are very genuine and are all about finding the animals the Best home Possible. I had absolutely no problem adopting from them and will again. I would be willing to Bet that there was something about Your personality, the way that you interacted with the animals or possibly your living conditions that turned them off. All I can say is cudo's to them for being aware of a good adoption vs. a bad one. Perhaps you'd be better off going to that big place up the street where the only thing that the care about is turnover read more

Home Fur Good - Pringle... My HFG Boy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Honestly they would rather hold the animals hostage for the rest of their lives in adopt them out the people that will love them and take care of them I have heard so many stories of the same thing over and over about this business. I have had my eye on howie for quite some time now. You have to go down to the shelter and you also have to bring any animals in your house as well down to the shelter to meet the cat or dog. This is utter bullshit. Do you have somebody who is interested in adopting an animal and you're unwilling to do a house call. I have adopted many pets in my life and never ever have I gone through a business that refuses to adopt their cats and dogs out like they're stuck forever in this prison. It's horrible... so if you happen to get howie out of there I would love to have him and will pay extra! read more

there is only one word to use here, Wow. My dog needed dental work, and we were getting quotes in the thousands to get her taken care of. Home fur good treated my pup so well in their dental clinic, she had 18 teeth removed and they provided antibiotics. so inexpensive (less that 25% of what we were quoted elsewhere) and so caring, they truly loved my Suzy almost as much as I do. read more

I found 3 kittens and the mother cat, in my shed.. I can't keep them and all of them are sweet the kittens were just born! It's way to hot to just throw them out. But I can't keep them!! Will this place take them? read more

I adopted Guiness a chihuahua mix on Thursday 1/26/23 within a few hours he had severely bitten my left forearm to the extent that he ATE some skin! I returned him by 8am Friday the 27th of January only to find they do NOT refund any monies!!!I had paid $225 for him & had donated an additional $100. I went to Fast Med where she said it was the worst dog bite she'd seen in 8 years. She told me I had to go to emergency at a hospital where they disinfected it for hours & then said I needed to go to a wound center on Monday January 30th. I have now been to them 4 times & expect to see them every Monday for the next 4-8 weeks. I've had dogs all my life & never been bitten. Home Fur Good had me sign a disclaimer that he MIGHT bite!! This dog is a vicious biter! DO NOT ADOPT HIM!! read more

While we ultimately didn't adopt from Home Fur Good, I visited twice and spent an hour or two in the cat room getting to know the kitties. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the cats seemed to be well loved. As any room with over a dozen cats would be, it was a little cluttered and chaotic, but the cats were safe and relaxed. read more

Came here today to get our new puppy her shots at the clinic. They throughly looked her over and answered a lot of my questions and were very gentle with my puppy. $20 for her shot $5 donation I'm happy to come back. They also can use donations so if you consider the value you are receiving please help this wonderful rescue out and make sure to donate if you can. They have a cute section for accessories, toys , outfits etc. very friendly people. Thank you HomeFurGood read more

FYI, Home Fur Good's old location just up 32nd Street had eight reviews and a five star average. It's unfortunate those reviews have not transferred over to the new location. Remember folks, this is not PetSmart, even though Home Fur Good does do adoption events there. It is a non profit volunteer rescue organization and should be evaluated as such. With that perspective in mind, HFG can only be considered to be awesome! I've never volunteered here. Never adopted a pet here. But I have had several interactions with HFG, all good. They have been nothing but kind and professional. Most recently, we visited this location to see a dog that was available for adoption. They were amazingly patient with us. Two long visits and an adverse family allergy reaction later, I'm afraid this pooch had to find a forever home elsewhere, but a very positive impression had been made by the volunteers at HFG. We bought a few items at the small gift shop they operate on site, perhaps out of guilt, and went on our way. Yes, they do hold vaccination and microchip events every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Very affordable. Check their website for detailed pricing. http://homefurgood.org/clinic/ Thanks HFG. We'll be back! read more

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I adopted a precious seal point Himalayan senior ("est DOB January 12, 2010") a week ago today. She was found by a Good Samaritan 3 weeks prior as a shy dirty stray. HFG christianed her "Gladys". A couple days after my adopting her and giving lots of cuddling, cooing, and coaxing with toys, she became outgoing, talkative, blissful, and gaining more weight. I decidedly kept her name :) My previous Persian, a tortie named Melody, passed away peacefully at 17 on October 12, 2017 of senior kidney failure. After heavy mourning and after the holidays, I felt ready to love on a new Persian adult or senior Furbaby. Melody was my 3rd Persian and I was open to having a Himmie for the 1st time. I bookmarked regional Persian breeders & rescues sites, as well as various shelters. I monitored each daily. One afternoon, I checked Petfinder and lo & behold, Gladys' profile popped up. I just had to meet and consider adopting her(!) I immediately filled out their online adoption inquiry. Judy the volunteer texted me the following morning. I texted back to make an appt with her to meet Gladys the following morning after they opened at 11. Judy showed me the cat room where I met Gladys. I fell in love with her and expressed that I was taking her home. I signed the contract and took Gladys home inside my 'Louis Vuitton' pet duffel carrier. Her adoption fee included exam, shots, dental, spay, microchip, and a 2-week grace period for a free wellness check with their vet at a nearby animal hospital of their choice. She also got a beauty treatment by a professional groomer. Judy gave me dry food sample, a donated goodie bag of toys and a little blankie, along with a separate blanket for me to place inside the carrier to keep her more comfortable on the way home. She also gave me her direct contact info if I had any Qs or need consultation about something*. The entire adoption process was professional. Upon returning home, Gladys exited her pet carrier and began to explore her new home. She bopped my Shih Tzu dog, Romeo Blu, letting him know not to come too close to her as she roamed. Gladys was still a little shy. While she acclimated in her new home with me & Romeo, *she was not eating (only drinking water and using the littler box). I texted Judy about it, and It was decided that maybe it was stress or that she wanted different food. I nixed the sample food and provided Gladys higher quality dry (kitten) food and Gladys immediately ate it (even stuck her head in the bag first) before I managed to pour it in her bowl. What a relief because she needed to gain weight. I was alarmed about that and took it out at HFG. She didn't need to be perfect- flaw or not, she's with me for life and that's my utmost commitment to her when I met her... I am blessed to have Gladys in my life. A Himmie is truly hard to come by. I often wonder of her past and how she became a stray (and how long) and managed to survive out in the desert cold. I wonder about her previous family and how she was treated. Whatever- what's past is past. She has moved on and approved of me and Romeo. I look forward to many more years and memories with Gladys. I am sure she is thankful to have met me and that I grabbed her before it's too late, right? Welcome home, Gladys. Thanks, HFG! (BTW, if you have your Fry's VIP Card, you may enroll and 'donate' by linking your card, and Fry's will send HFG a check for part of your purchase price at fryscommunityrewards.com. Fry's is known for their excellent community support by offering various discounts and freebies, which is why I shop there. HFG also collects unwanted CDs & DVDs and aluminum cans. All collected funds go to HFG.) ~~~~~ Home Fur Good is a non-profit rescue center run by volunteers, a vet, and vet techs since 2009 founded by a small group of people who recognized a need for an independent rescue program and a stand-alone facility. The building houses a cat room where the kitties run around, and they have a backyard for the dogs to exercise. They have a little gift shop. They take in animals on the E-list from the county and also strays. They have vaccine & microchip days and offer dental care. They also offer Sunday adoptions at a nearby Petsmart on Tatum/Shea. Support (no-kill) local rescues! read more

Home Fur Good - Gladys + Me on adoption day on January 31, 2018! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I made an appointment to meet and adopt a kitten and was amazed to walk in and see kittens running freely in their room, with toys and cat trees everywhere! They looked so happy to be there! All of the staff was so wonderful and friendly. When I adopted my kitten, they gifted me a package of litter and a very nice, comfortable cat carrier. They had all of my kittens' medical records to hand to me and were very knowledgeable. When talking to the staff, it made me so happy to know their stories and the stories of the animals that they save. Very happy to adopt from them! read more

Thumbs up! Thumbs up! Thumbs up! Integrity. Honesty. Genuine care and concern for the animals! read more

Visited the vaccine clinic, significant savings over what your veterinarian will charge. I like that this shelter offers this type of service to both save pet parents money & to raise money for their efforts. They also have a nice store; oodles of toys & some practical items like beds, crates, leashes all at very good prices. The adoption area is closed during the vaccine hours, so I can't say what the conditions are like but seems to be a clean & orderly place. Interacted with three volunteers, each seemed to be knowledgeable & enjoy what they do. Deducted one star because they don't allow you in the exam room while your pet receives vaccines. I found that odd & an obvious deal-breaker if your pet is the anxious type. read more

I highly recommend Home Fur Good. I have 3 little fur babies and I adopted one from them. They were fast and you can tell they love the animals there. You can go in the back so that your currents pets can meet a future one. Their backyard set up is great for the dogs. I didn't have an issue with them and they do so much for their animals! I love my little guy that I adopted! He's changed our life for sure in the best way possible! read more

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This rescue shelter is very unique. First of all, they take the time to write out accurate descriptions of each animal on their online profile. I found this extremely helpful as I was looking for a certain type of dog (older, house trained, and small) and it can be very overwhelming walking into a shelter and just "window shopping" as a lot of people do. I did a ton of research online and thought this dog would be a good fit for me. Upon meeting my guy, his online description was on point. The thing that you have to understand is that they want homes for these animals, so unlike a lot of shelters, they do not "hold" pets and take applications from people who are somewhat interested, and then later decide. If you are ready to adopt and pass the adoption evaluation, you are good. This makes sense to me as a lot of people say they're really really interested in an animal and want them, then you have them complete a ton of paperwork and wait several days to go through the paperwork, and meanwhile these people lose interest. This animal is then "on hold" when in the mean time, someone else could have came in, been ready, and provided the animal with a home. This was very clearly communicated to me at my first visit. The shelter itself is very small and full of a ton friendly and cheerful volunteer faces. You can tell that these people genuinely care about the animals they house and sacrifice a ton of their personal resources and time for this organization. I was interested in a specific dog, the staff had him come out and meet me, and was very patient while I took the time to meet my little guy. The adoption process itself went very smoothly. Everything is easily communicated to you, they provide you with a free veterinarian visit and a complimentary training session. They even give you a little gift bag that came with food, a bandana, coupons, and treats. Staff was very helpful, I had a ton of questions and each was answered with patience and accuracy. A volunteer gentleman knew my dog was anxious while I was completing the paperwork so he held him for me to calm him down as I couldn't. Following the adoption, my little guy has already warmed up so much to me! He is really a perfect fit for me and I want to send out a thanks to the staff here :) read more

I had a wonderful experience adopting today. So many people offering so much help. They gave me plenty of time to get to know Ribbi and be certain we were meant to be a family. They also gave me plenty of food, treats and toys to start our lives together. read more

Unfortunately we did not have a great experience, I mentioned multiple times I was very worried abt getting an aggressive dog and they said we can return the dog, within 24 hrs the dog started a dog fight with existing dog (meet and greet isn't enough time). They really should implement a 36-72 hr trial w new family especially with kids and/or dogs....returned dog which was not a problem but later lady who called to let me know that they will take back dog but no refund was rather rude. I'll chalk it up as a donation and hopefully the dog was placed with no kids and pets this time. read more

I have contacted this rescue three times now trying to get help for a stray cat with a badly broken leg. I have taken the cat to see my vet and they told me her leg has been broken for years and not much can be done outside of amputation. I don't think that is the best option due to the fact that this cat is also elderly. I would take her in but I own an aggressive dog that will be a threat to her. I am willing to pay for any medical needs she has to get her into a loving home. Very disappointed with Home Fur Good. read more

After being told by 3 other vets, the it would cost $600 plus, plus medication, plus extractions plus maybe ?? I went to Home Fur Good with some hesitation because to the low price to have my cats teeth cleaned. My cat obviously loved the doctor. He came easily out of the carrier to the vet when he checked to make sure that there wasn't an existing infection. My cat did well and was home in a few hours. This was about a year ago. But I do believe the total cost was about $270. I am back to looking up Home Fur Good since I need a vet for another reason. I am hoping that the clinic will help me again or send me to the same vet in private practice. They are working on bare bones, but the most caring loving group ever. read more

I went to Home Fur Good today to inquire about volunteering, I had my application in hand and wanted information about volunteering hours and possibly a tour of the facility. I understand that people are busy and a shelter has a lot of work to do but I felt slighted. "Judy" told me the orientations are the 2nd Thursday of the month and that the next one is April 11th at 6. I asked what the volunteer hours are and she told me that I should just go to orientation, I felt like I was more of a bother than anything. I have volunteered at AAWL for 4 years and have always felt nothing but gratitude. I thought that a smaller shelter might need volunteers, apparently not. read more

Truly the best. They are 100% about the animals in their care. They are well taken care of. The shelter is clean. All of the dogs have beds, they aren't on the concrete floor. They don't approve every adopter that walks in the door but they always do what's best for the animals! LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

This is an amazing shelter with an amazing staff. If your looking to adopt a new household member go see Becca or another amazing volunteer, or staff member if they don't have a pet that's your perfect household match they will find you one. We adopted our dog fonzie a few years ago and will never adopt from another shelter again. We go back every year for shots. If you want a stress free adoption go to Home Fur Good were the staff is all very knowledgable, caring, and kind. Let them help you to make your home a fur ever home. read more

Visited the vaccine clinic and received excellent service & care for my newly adopted dog. Have a wonderful store providing new & used pet products at very very reasonable prices. My go to store for pet needs! read more

This place is very professionally run and the staff is the greatest! They are all volunteers from my understanding and you can tell they love helping out. I have been searching for a dog for about a month now and stumbled across this shelter and knew I had to get a dog from them. I could tell this organization really cares. Their website is the best I've seen. Very clean and up to date. Pictures and videos of there available pets. Would give more stars if I could. read more

Very friendly people. I used their dental clinic for my dog and she was well cared for at an affordable price. Also- lots of super cute dogs read more

Will not ever go back or recommend this place to anyone who is a dog lover and who is trying to adopt or rescue dogs. I went to Petsmart to adopt a little chihuahua, and the Home Fur Good ppl were there, not all the staff or volunteers are incompetent, but when I went this past Sunday they denied me adopting a dog, they came up with lame excuses for the dog not to go home with us and recommended we actually go to the shelter and look for a better selection. So we were sad not to go home with dog we wanted but thought we might find one at the actual shelter. The following day me and my family went there, and we were met with the same rude, judgmental and incompetent knowledge. They asked us a couple of brief questions, then went to the back to see if they had a dog to fit our criteria. But when they came back she said she didn't have any dogs that would be right for us. At this point I was completely frustrated and bewildered. Seeing my son and wife completely sad, we left before I said anything rude. I just don't understand why they call themselves a dog rescue and adoption place when they don't actually let you adopt. I never knew adopting animals from places like this would be so hard. Wouldn't you want those pets out the cages and concrete floors and into a warm loving home where the dog will get all the attention it needs??? I've been a dog owner for the last 15 yrs and have never heard or been part of something heartbreaking. Shame on you Home Fur Good for keeping dogs hostage, and not being fully educated on the behavior and characteristics of great dogs. read more

This place is fantastic. All the volunteers and people who work here are so pleasant to be around and you can tell they all truly care about the animals there. They worked with me for nearly three months to find the right dog for me. I was honest with them about my lifestyle and the type of dog I desired and they worked tirelessly to try and find me the right dog for my home, and my lifestyle. I wish I could give them 6 stars!!!! If you're looking for a new cat or dog in your life please look here first! read more

There's a reason Home Fur Good was just named the best shelter in Phoenix...because IT IS. The staff and volunteers are always willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the animals in their care. They go above and beyond in every way possible. Dogs that were deemed unadoptable have been rehabilitated and adopted out. They bring in the best trainers to work with dogs with behavioral issues and spend money on veterinary care to save lives. Because they care so much, the staff and volunteers do not just adopt out animals to anyone who walks in the door. Every effort is made to match the right animal with the right home. The future happiness and well-being of the animals depends on the sound judgement of the staff and volunteers in selecting the best possible home for each animal. Because Home Fur Good is a small, private shelter who doesn't kill animals to make room for new animals, it is unfortunately not possible for them to help every animal that needs help. They do go above and beyond in trying to assist people with the proper placement by providing a list of other rescues and shelters to call as well as low-cost spay neuter options, trap neuter and release programs, low cost veterinarians etc. As part of their commitment to responsible pet ownership, HFG operates a very reasonably priced dental clinic and vaccine clinic where the general public can receive top-notch care at reduced cost. All proceeds are used to rescue dogs and cats and provide for their care. I have volunteered for several animal shelters and foster-based animal rescues, and in my opinion Home Fur Good is the best of the best! read more

My daughter found a perfect dog for her yesterday. They would not allow her to adopt this dog until her roommate and roommates dog did a meet and greet. She was not offered an appointment or anything. They told her a dog is still available until the moment it gets adopted. We drove to Flagstaff last night and picked up her roommate and roommates dog and arrived before opening time this morning. Went in as soon as they opened and were told another couple was scheduled for a meet and greet today so they couldn't let my daughter adopt this dog. So much for what my daughter was told the day before.... plus they never told my daughter she could schedule an appointment. Now the dog got adopted by the other couple, which we are thrilled for the dog but really handled poorly by the facility. read more