I want to give this place a 5 star because I love the idea of this place! I know they care for…read moretheir animals. Unfortunately the adoption lady is very rude and hard to work with. They have strict rules that don't make sense to me. I was told the owner would help talk to the adoption Lady, but unfortunately that seems like it didn't work out very well. I had the same cat for 15 years and was 17 when he passed. I moved into a bigger apartment to give him more space and easy access to various parts of the new apartment. Unfortunately he passed away. When I applied I was denied because I have only lived in my current place for 6 months. I offered to provided references, to speak to my vet and provide my past landlords number. I explained that I live in an apartment ran by a property management company and that they could try to speak with someone but it was very hard. I gave them a copy of my lease that says I am allowed to pets. I was denied still. This makes me sad, because I just want to give a furry friend a forever home and the adoption lady was not willing to.

Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals is a strictly volunteer, no-kill shelter that cares for…read moreall of their animals with unconditional love and understanding. They take in animals that are sick or hurt and lovingly look for homes for all of them. I adopted my two kittens from the shelter just over a year ago. They had been taken, along with their mother and a few other cats, from a hoarder's home. Because they were so young, the mother and the litter were placed in foster care until the kittens were ready to go to their forever homes. As soon as all of the kittens were placed, the mom was spayed and placed in her own forever home shortly thereafter. The staff is incredibly loving and caring. If you are looking to rescue a pet, Marblehead Abandoned Animals should be your first stop - as it will surely be your last.

I highly recommend Paws, Pets & Prayers Rescue. Lorena Lanza is wonderful, and works on the best…read moreinterest of both the adopter and the pet! I'm so happy with my 4-legged baby, and the support provided by her organization.

Wow, I can't believe that I haven't reviewed Good Dog Aquatics yet! I LOVE this place. Luis and…read moreMary are awesome people, kind, caring, compassionate and know all things doggie legs, etc. My little Yorkie Beanie, my first dog and the love of my life, has luxating patella in both legs and my vet referred her for water therapy to help strengthen her little legs. My pet insurance will only reimburse for this kind of therapy if a vet does the treatment, which is totally ridiculous. There was another water therapy place that I could have chosen where it was under a vet, but I chose Good Dog (and pay out of pocket) because of the proximity to where I live, but mostly because of my initial conversation with Mary. She is SO calm and just, wonderful. Beanie has been swimming for over a year and she also gets cold laser treatments on her knees and does targeted physical therapy exercises. Her legs are so much stronger when she has her regular therapy at Good Dog and I am confident that she will continue to do really well. Beanie recently had an incident where her knee popped out, had to take her to the vet to get it back in and was told that surgery would be the best option. Beanie is 9, a totalyl crazy Yorkie and luxating patella surgery is NOT an option for this dog. Of course, I called Mary freaking out and Luis called me back and immediately calmed me down and said bring her to her apt. and he would figure out the best course of action for her, which he did and she is almost back to where she was before her incident with her leg. Since Covid, I can't go in with Beanie, but Mary takes pictures and videos of her and sends them to me, which of course, I send to all my friends and family, whether they want to see them or not! Beanie actually does better without me around. LOL. I do miss being able to chat with Luis and Mary while Beanie does her "thing" and I am hoping that 2021 will bring a resumption to normalcy at some point!! Anyone thinking of water therapy for their dog, do not hesitate to go to Good Dog Aquatics!!!

We had a great experience at Good Dog Aquatic. Owners were friendly, professional, and…read moreknowledgeable.

I welcomed Angie from the Animal Umbrella Cat Rescue yesterday! The folks at the Animal Umbrella…read morerescued her from the cold streets and now she's home with me, safe & warm! She has a great personality and loves to play, cuddle and explore! Thanks to the wonderful staff for making the adoption process flawless and for bringing this loving kitty into my life! These are great caring people who love what they do and I can't say enough great things about them!!!

They might be good to their cats but treat their volunteers with a big lack of respect and dignity…read more They don't appreciate people's loyalty to their organization and use them for what they can get out of them. It reminds me of that old phrase "No good deed goes unpunished". I couldn't believe how they speak to people when i was walking by one of their events. It seems like they go after people with mental conditions; special needs; disabilities to volunteer so they can take total advantage of them at every turn. I purchased some jewelry and the woman was yelling and screaming at the girl next to her. That was enough to turn me off right then and there. I put the jewelry back and left. I also went to one of their adoption events a few years back and heard a woman yelling and screaming when i was down the hall. Why would anyone put up with that kind of treatment i don't know. I am not a fan of this organization at all.

Baypath Humane Society is the best of the best. The staff's dedication to animal welfare is second…read moreto none. Even with everything they manage on a daily basis, they still excel at providing personalized, attentive care. They put so much time into matching the right dogs and cats to the right homes so that everyone can succeed and thrive. It's obvious they absolutely love the animals in their care and give 100% to them every single day. Thank you for our two fuzzy family members, such a positive experience, and for the incredible work you do for our community. I highly recommend!!

I have been volunteering with Baypath for almost three years now. The exceptional care for the…read moreanimals is second to none. The staff are some of the most hardworking, compassionate humans I have ever met. If you're looking to bring a dog or cat into your home and want something more than a "shopping" experience; personalized matching with the animal that is right for you, your household and lifestyle, Baypath is the place!

I'm trying to find the right words to adequately praise Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital…read more(MVRH), its staff, and Dr. Kelly Larabee, an Emergency Physician whose compassion and professionalism made an extraordinarily difficult day more bearable. While traveling from northern New Hampshire to Boston, we stopped in Woburn and discovered that one of our very elderly dogs could no longer get out of the car on her own. When she finally did, her rear legs collapsed beneath her. In addition to the weakness in her hind legs, she was breathing rapidly and drooling excessively. As a longtime dog owner, I recognized the look in her eyes immediately--the look that says, "It's time." Fortunately, we were less than a mile from Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, a Level 1, 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. We arrived without an appointment and were met by a team that was immediately welcoming, compassionate, and remarkably efficient. It was clear from the moment we walked through the door that MVRH has built a system of care designed to deliver expert treatment with both urgency and empathy. Our dog was promptly brought into the treatment area and made comfortable. Shortly thereafter, we met Dr. Kelly Larabee, whose kindness, professionalism, and genuine concern were evident from our first conversation. Dr. Larabee confirmed what we had feared but already suspected--that the time had come for our beloved companion to cross the rainbow bridge peacefully. Dr. Larabee and her team brought an extraordinary degree of humanity to veterinary emergency medicine. They treated our dog with dignity, tenderness, and respect, as though she were a member of their own family. During one of the most difficult moments a pet owner can experience, they provided not only exceptional medical care but also comfort and compassion for us. I am not sure the average pet owner--or member of the public--fully appreciates the expertise, systems of care, and operational excellence that make an institution like Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital function so effectively. Having spent much of my career in process engineering, I was deeply impressed by both the efficiency of their operations and the quality of care they delivered. Every aspect of our experience reflected a well-designed system staffed by highly skilled professionals who never lost sight of the human and emotional side of their work. Dr. Larabee and the entire MVRH team were as compassionate as they were capable, and as caring as they were efficient. Their professionalism and humanity turned a heartbreaking day into one marked by dignity, peace, and gratitude. We would all be fortunate to receive the same standard of care in human medicine.

Great staff, Not always what you want to hear about your…read moresick pet. They are great with giving estimates on the recommended tests. Better than everywhere else.

I bring my cat, Callie to Melrose Animal Clinic and ALWAYS have a good experience!!! Susan Oliverread more

From the tech to the Dr, my cat, Greyson was treated like a 'family member', and that's important…read moreto me, because he is my fur baby. The attention that the tech showed my Greyson was sincere. The Dr gave me the diagnosis, and I was surprised, but the Dr said it was normal, and told me exactly what to do so that my baby would get better. I took my other cat's that have passed away (20yrs, 17yrs) to the MAC and now it's Greyson's turn. The compassion and communication that he and I get is beyond any other Vet clinics that I've previously been too.

truly the best vet experience! everyone there is amazing and I really feel like they care about my…read morecat (my child). I have experienced many veterinary care groups that are understandably burned out and jaded, but it is such a better experience when I feel like they really care. this goes for all staff as well as doctors. Roan and I are so grateful

Arlington animal clinic is about two blocks from my house and very convenient so obviously I take…read moremy dog there. She doesn't seem to be afraid to go there, and the care we receive is always fine and professional although we don't have a specific vet we see. It is on the more expensive end, but I will continue to take my dog there because of the location.