We adopted two four month old kittens. From start to finish everything was seamless. Everyone is so…read morekind, caring and a wealth of knowledge. Would highly recommend

I recently found a stray little Chihuahua mix and AAR was able to step in and help. I had reached…read moreout to numerous no-kill Houston animal shelters and understandably they're completely overwhelmed and it was hard to even get a response. AAR not only responded quickly, but Sandy who I corresponded with was so caring and amazing. When I dropped the little dog off Sandy showed me the facility and it's beautiful! It definitely was a relief to know that the little guy would be in good hands. Sandy even said she'd be happy to update me on the dog's shelter journey up until adoption! I'm so grateful for rescues like AAR and the volunteers who work there because they are helping strays like the little guy I found have a chance at a new and better life. Highly recommend.

Excellent shelter with great volunteers going above and beyond to help the animals in need.read more

From the owner: We rescue local pups from the pound before they get euthanized. We then have them vetted and help…read morethem meet their new furever families. We are their voice,

Called for new doggie sick appt. Cold/ ruthless receptionist…read morestated would take a week for next appt opening. Sick fur babes cannot wait that long. Lowest star for lack of interest in seeing sick pup.

This was my first time visiting, and we were recommended this clinic & saw it had great reviews. I…read morehad an exam appointment for my Frenchie, Bandit, before we get him neutered. Dr. Lejeune felt comfortable making comments about his breathing and assessing him in a rather dismissive manner. From what I gathered, it sounds like she has something against bulldogs (as most vets typically do) but the commentary she was making was unprofessional and insensitive. I've owned a bulldog before, and already understand their stipulations, sensitivity to heat, and overall nature of the breed, but I felt very mansplained to by her educating me. If we didn't have to get him neutered, we probably will not be back. Otherwise, the pricing is good and the other staff members were friendly but Dr. Lejeune left a bad taste to me.

First time adopting from out of state. Our little princess was dumped in Houston in the corridor of…read morecruelty. We saw her photo and fell in love. Adoption process was straightforward and easy. Communication with staff was great. Kimberly endured my endless questions with kindness. Transport company was also great. Our baby girl arrived yesterday in happy and healthy condition, her attitude was jubilant. We were worried the transport would traumatize her (33 hours in a truck). She is bounding around as we speak, squeaking her new toy, digesting the best treats we could buy and make. Corridor did a great job with Prudence and if you are thinking of adopting from them, do so. They do great work.

Caring committed folks who rescue dogs abandoned in the "Corridor of Cruelty." Support this…read moreexcellent organization! See: http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/15/cnnheroes.hoffman.dog.rescue/index.html

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.

Houston Pets Alive is incredible. We have had our border collie pup for about 4 weeks. He was 8…read moreweeks old when we adopted him. He is happy, healthy, good with all people and dogs. His foster mother Vanessa did a great job with him and she also had his brother so we got to meet him. All medical records were up to date and impeccable really. Our vet was very impressed with his attitude and condition. Thank you for our new family member. He was named Merle, but he has been renamed Beaux. He is a total Beaux! TB

We have a foster puppy, Sammy. They got us in early and out exactly on time. They were prepared for…read moreour pickup. We felt like Sammy was in good hands & he had a super-fast recovery. The team was amazing. Sophie was the best!! She was personable, polite, & professional. After just one meeting she knew us & remembered out foster. I highly recommend them!

Wonderful organization to rescue a dog from! They really care about the dogs they rescue.read more

We will forever be in debt to Bobbi and Yorkie Rescue Houston. We adopted a wonderful dog that has…read morebrought us so much joy. Bobbi really helped us find a dog that was a perfect fit for our family with small kids. Bobbi works so hard to get the dogs that come into the rescue in healthy condition for potential adopters. She has a heart of gold and are so thankful for all the hard work she does to care for her dogs. This is a wonderful place to find your furry family member!

We adopted two brother kittens from HPA! in 2018. They were being fostered at the time, and HPA…read morestaff were so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. They also include spay/neuter and their first 8 weeks of shots in the adoption fee, plus our cats were on BOGO special. We donate as much as possible to help other animals but I have only great things to say about HPA. One thing I will say is to make sure you have any and all paperwork you need when you're there in person. They don't really answer the phone or their email, but I have gotten responses on Facebook messenger.

On April 11, I adopted a very sweet brown tabby cat through the organization, PetsAlive. I named…read moremy new cat Theodore and was told that Theo had been found on the streets and had recently had scabies, eye surgery and skin issues - all of which seemed to be healing nicely. I was never told of his extensive dental disease or that he had feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). I noticed that Theo's energy level seemed a little low, but he was eating very well and didn't display any signs of digestive issues. I DID notice that his breath was very smelly, so I took him to my veterinarian. The long story made short is that Theo will have to have several teeth extracted and his length and quality of life could be affected because bloodwork showed that he is positive for FIV. I have requested that PetsAlive take care of the dental issues Theo has since I can't afford thousands of dollars for teeth to be extracted. My concern of permanently returning Theo to PetsAlive is that his cycle of being an unwanted rescue cat will continue. His life could be one of going from adoption site to adoption site and never being adopted because of his bad teeth and FIV diagnosis. Please be aware that, according to my veterinarian, there are several no kill shelters that DON'T test animals for FIV or leukemia. Before you adopt an animal, please ask if the animal has been thoroughly tested for diseases that could affect the animal's health and wellbeing.

We've adopted many dogs over the years from LSSTLAR. They are extremely thorough in their adoption…read moreprocess, and understandably so as they do not ever want these rescued dogs to wind up back in the system again. Lone Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue truly cares for the dogs, even ones that have extremely high medical bills and they take in so many dogs that other rescues turn away. I am so happy they saved my babies so that my babies could save us.

For starters they don't even care enough to respond to any emails or social media messages. They…read moredon't even allow you to get the dog you want. I wasn't considered to be able to adopt even after donating to this place more than once. I was willing to spend 450 dollars to save a pup. I also was very excited for a home visit just so they could see how I prepared for a furever friend. For them to have over 150 dogs needing a home they sure do turn down a lot and I highly doubt someone would spend almost 500 plus what the dog needs if they weren't serious about adopting.

I've had nothing but great experiences with Houston SPCA. I stop by fairly often to check out the…read morepets available for adoption, and it's always a positive visit. I actually adopted my husky from this location, and she's been amazing! The staff here are always friendly, helpful, and clearly care about the animals. It's a great place for any type of pet lover because there's truly an animal here for everyone. They regularly have a wide variety of pets available, including both small and large dogs with many different breeds. They also often have adorable kittens available for adoption. Pets here tend to get adopted quickly, so if you have your heart set on a specific dog or cat, it's a good idea to act fast because they don't stay long. Overall, it's a wonderful place to find your next pet and give an animal a great home.

Long overdue review! We adopted a senior kitty here 4 years ago, she had been with them for 3 years…read moreand was known for her sassy look. She was discounted due to her age and her time being there, but she is honestly amazing and took up to being a mom cat to 3 of our kittens that we housed short term. She definitely is still not really a people person but I'm glad to have her, and so happy to support a non-kill shelter that would have her for so long! Formerly known as Crouton, she now lives out her days in SoCal sunbathing by the window!