Grateful Paw Cat Shelter was recommended to us by close family friends who had a relative that was…read morea former employee there. Deciding to adopt a pet was a significant decision for our family. Given that we have a child with special needs, we believed a pet would provide great therapeutic benefits. We were searching for extra love to share with our young son and our family. I emailed them the morning of our visit (02/23/25) to inform them of our arrival and mentioned three cats we had seen on their website that we wanted to meet. I received a response from Debbi Larkin, welcoming us to come and inviting us to bring our children (two boys, nearly six years old and two years old). Upon our arrival, we were greeted warmly and engaged in small talk while I completed the adoption form and agreed to all fees, should the adoption take place. My family then proceeded to the backroom area, where we washed our hands and patiently took turns going inside to meet the cats--one parent and one child at a time. We were respectful to all the cats and staff members. We were thrilled when we met Celine, an eight-month-old kitten who we thought had been waiting to be adopted (more on that soon). Debbi expressed her disappointment that Celine and others had recently been overlooked when two new long-haired cats arrived earlier that month. After spending time in the rooms with the other cats, we decided that Celine was the one for us! She had been curious and watched our family through the door, rubbed up against my hand and my older son's, also rolled over to show her belly for rubs. I inquired about the next steps and was informed that they needed to call "the board" for application approval and then contact our personal reference, whom Debbi already knew well. We were also told that we could come by later that evening or on Monday, even though they were closed, to pick up the cat and take her home. However, we did not hear back from them until this morning, when I was informed that our application had not been approved by the board. Although the eight-month-old kitten we wished to adopt was technically old enough according to their "rules," they did not want us to take her home because we had young children. This experience not only wasted our time but also took advantage of our hope. Our reference was never contacted. We felt insulted and judged, and were told that a kitten was unsuitable for our household, and that we should consider adopting an older cat instead. Debbi then attempted to recommend other shelters to me, which I declined. What does it take to impress these people? Do they genuinely want these cats to be adopted? Given their surplus, it seems they would prefer to keep them for themselves. They made a mistake by turning away a loving family who would have cared for Celine for the rest of her long life.

Last year we found a stray cat in our yard A little timid at first but some food calmed her down…read more We posted on facebook about a missing cat and no one responded 2 days later in our house she gave birth to 2 kittens Not sure what to do i contacted Grateful paw in east northport They guided me through the next steps and then when the time was ready they would get spayed and neutered The people at grateful paw were wonderful They kids and mommy were well taken care of We eventually decided to adopt mommy and one kitten They now live extremely spoiled lives Thank you to grateful paw in east northport for the guidance and dedication for all you do !

My husband and I visited this shelter after setting up an appointment to see a doberman. Prior to…read moreour visit, we saw the dog on their website, asked questions, received all vet records, etc. Everyone at BAS was helpful and patient answering our many questions before we traveled 90 minutes. When we arrived and checked in, we were greeted by staff who brought the dog to us so we could spend some time with him. Needless to say, we were impressed by the facility, staff and volunteers. Unfortunately because the dog was not fully housebroken (it lived outdoors), we did not adopt him. However, we were so touched by our experience that we purchased a CHEWY gift card for BAS. Their St. Patty's Day event speaks volumes for what all the volunteers, Animal Control Officer, and staff do for pets until they can find their forever home: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=622751563929614 If I were a surrendered or lost animal, I would be in great hands at the Babylon Animal Shelter!! SIMPLY THE BEST!! 10 stars

On 6/6/24 I went to visit the Babylon Animal Shelter (BAS) to see if a found dog was one that was…read morelost from Manhattan, NYC, in November, 2023. While the pup was not the dog we were looking for, the staff at the shelter made the experience a positive one, under the most distressing circumstances. Here's what's good about the shelter: 1. When most shelters don't pick up the phone or require you to leave a message and call you back, sometimes hours later, not only did BAS pick up the phone to talk to the lost pup's (Rosie, the Mini Goldendoodle) mom, but they looked at her Instagram fotos to see if the found pup might be a match. The BAS staff talked a lot among themselves to share thoughts and ultimately suggested that Rosie's mom come in to see the found pup. 2. When we arrived at BAS, the staff could not have been nicer. They handled our team of 3 women's emotions with great empathy, knowing that we were either going to experience a miracle or another distressing loss, if the found pup wasn't a match. 3. While the found pup was not a match for our missing Rosie, the staff gave us ample time to really be certain. They were kind and patient. 4. As you can imagine, we've been to a number of shelters in search of Rosie. What was remarkable about BAS was the following: -While many shelters wreak of urine or "animal scent" - we noted immediately, that bad odors were not present. The place is clean and organized. - We also noticed that the room that we went into with about 10 dogs, was quiet. There are no dogs incessantly barking or crying and whining. The volume of noise is so loud at some shelters that you can't even have a conversation - because especially the dogs are barking non-stop. It was actually quite stunning. The dogs seemed content and not agitated. - Each pup had their own clean bedding and did not have to sleep or lay down on a hard metal floor. The pup we saw even had a dog bed in her crate. It's a lot of work to keep that bedding clean, as you can imagine. 5. When we left, we could see the team anxiously awaiting our decision about a match. And while it was not, the young woman who took us back to the kennels was optimistic and shared her hopes that Rosie would be found. It was uplifting to hear, given we were all on the verge of tears having been disappointed again. I just had to leave a review given the positive vibe BAS has all around, from the observable care of the animals, the cleanliness of the facility and the well trained and good mannered staff - they made a tough situation a lot less hard. Thank you to the BAS staff!

I can't say enough good things about this place. They were very knowledgeable and walked me through…read morestep by step of the entire process. This shelter truly cares about each and every animal that is in their care. I am so glad I decided to adopt my kitten from here. They are passionate about what they do and will give you confidence when going through this exciting process.

This is a shelter where the staff genuinely cares about the wellbeing of the cats. The staff is…read moretruly amazing. Lindsay, Christina and Michelle are wonderful people who work really hard for these animals, have their best interest in mind and try their best to get the cats adopted into caring homes. The vetting is thorough and can be lengthy, but any true animal lover will be grateful these cats are going to good homes. I was lucky enough to have adopted a very sweet senior cat named LaCie from this special shelter.

My parents adopted a beautiful kitten here. They told me how wonderful, professional, and clean the…read moreshelter is. They are so happy with the entire process. This is where you should go to adopt a pet, even if it is a commute for you- it's worth it!

This place is the best. Super professional, clean, and well managed. The adoption process was…read morethorough and complete. They include neutering, microchip, rabies shot, etc, in a very low adoption fee of only $60. I was very impressed with the high level of care. Great institution.

Very bad experience with Alicia, the adoption coordinator. We wanted a kitten & she was trying to…read moreconvince us to take an older cat. She actually insinuated that we were too old to have a kitten. We were returning clients as we had adopted an older cat 6 years ago. This go around, due to a heartbreaking loss with our Pancho, we wanted a kitten. We fell in love with a little guy who wasn't ready to go yet, but we were willing to wait. Alicia told me she would call and hopefully, it would be good news. We waited. Texted a few times for an update (after 2 weeks). I then got a text stating that there was still nothing different to say but we should move on. No explanation! We are still shocked at this.

Says takes walk in right on the door. And they do not take walk ins. Saw a family go in and they…read morelocked the door behind us and said we couldn't come in.

I shopped around for a puppy for my daughter and actually came across Central Park Puppies…read more I couldn't be happier with the service. Purchased a perfect fur baby for my daughter. Female Maltese, born June 17th...named Whitney. Whitney was delivered safely by their carrier, who kept my daughter informed when they would arrive. Whitney came with a week worth of food, a playpen, bowls and a bed. She was also potty trained which was a plus. I highly recommend Central Park ontop of any pet store. Their prices are reasonable and they guarantee the puppy, where most pet shops don't. Staff are very helpful. Whitney is just a loving, happy puppy. Wants to please . She already knows to sit, give paw and stay. Presses the dog bell when she has to go out.

I got the best puppy from them. They use great breeders, kind, caring and decent people. Central…read morePark puppies staff are top knot h. My puppy is now 21 months old. She is happy, healthy, smart and wonderful. I have her since she was 14 weeks old.

Great staff! I now am volunteering at last hope in wantagh and going here a few months ago and…read moreseeing how they love there pets (also had one of mine pass away) inspired me to foster, adopt and volunteer!! The prices are good. It's small but that's what makes it great! It's not like some other stores with people that just need a job. They care about what they do so for my birthday I decided I was going to give back then take. Anything you can do to help is great! Whatever you passion is - pass it forward. Also they have great products and if your allergic to cats take an allergy pill first because some are hidden and free to roam. Over all I will choose a mom n pop before a chain.

One of my favorite pet stores that I've recently found. We got a second dog and the food we were…read moregoing to feed him was hard to find, but Animal Pantry was one of the few carriers and that's how we came across this place. We absolutely love coming here because the staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful. They all seem to genuinely care about your pets and you can't beat the prices. I wish they had a better treat selection, but they have enough that you can find something for even the pickiest of eaters. All in all, top of our list as favorite pet store and we look forward to bring our dogs here every month when it's time to restock.

We adopted our Jake (previously, Jessie) from a Posh Pets adoption event outside of the PetSmart in…read moreFarmingdale a few months back. We are pleased to say he is doing great and the adoption experience with Posh Pets was great, easy and the folks at Posh Pets do really care about their rescues. Added some photos of our Jake.

We adopted an adult Cocker Spaniel. We had him for a year, unfortunately the behaviors of resource…read moreguarding, prevented us from keeping him. We have grandchildren who's safety was at risk. Posh Pets advised he was fostered in a specialized home for evaluation and training. He was then rehomed, where they advise he is still being trained and very happy. Posh Pets had rescued the dog from a kill shelter, he had magets in his ear,they arranged and paid for ear surgery.