Leaving a review of my experience based on the low ratings…read more If you know you are a responsible pet owner and will will provide a loving, safe forever home for a kitten/cat then definitely don't read the negative reviews. I looked online prior to coming in. It is recommended that you fill out an adoption application prior to coming in so you'll be pre-approved which makes getting the cat of your choice more likely. It isn't required though, you can pop in anytime they are open to see and meet the cats available for adoption. I'm glad Holly has pissed some people off! When I was there there were a couple of groups of people that came in with kids/teens who didn't respect the cat's boundaries. I saw a boy trying to play with a cat by batting at it when the cat had already popped him and it's ears were lying flat back on it's head. There was zero awareness from the boy (mid teens) that this cat did not want to play with him, he was just terrorizing it. The cats roam freely through the facility, some like attention others want you to leave them the fuck alone. Take a hint when it's given and you'll be fine. From my experience and based on the questionnaire for adoption Hermitage is just trying to get these cats into reliable, loving, stable homes. When I dropped in yesterday I had no expectations that I'd actually be able to bring a kitty home. Whatever hoops they require a person to jump though is in the best interest of the kitties. You are not entitled to whatever cat you want whenever you want it just because it's in a shelter! I am so grateful Holly let me adopt my sweet boy yesterday but I would've completely understood if I had to wait and potentially miss out on getting him. I showed up at 4 pm just planning to look but prepared in case I found "the one". When I knew I found the one I went back out to the lobby and filled out the adoption application on my phone. Once submitted I asked how long the approval process takes. Holly said it varies and recent background checks through my employment might have sped that up. I asked if I'd be able to take him home that day or would it be Tuesday when they reopen, if approved. Holly told me it depended on whether the people there before me were adopting and how many. This was because the cats have to get a checkup before leaving and there's paperwork to be filled out. The shelter closes at 5 pm on Saturdays. Completely reasonable!! So I just hung out and played with cats until I knew for sure. Luckily there was only one adoption in front of me so Holly had time to work me in. This place is wonderful and I am so so glad I wasn't dissuaded by the mediocre yelp score. There are some very petty people and they really mess up the reliability of yelp. This is definitely a place worth supporting!! Kitten tax: see pic

Ok, I'm going to start out by saying I'm not a cat lover, I like them when they are not killing all…read morethe birds and lizards in my yard and crapping all over the place. I do like them when they have a proper home and people who care about them. I went here with a friend of mine who lost his cat and wants to get another one. I was not expecting such a beautiful clean space with wonderful people taking care of these cats. It is so clean and the cats are so well cared for. The volunteers were amazing and it was a wonderful experience. My friend is hopefully going to volunteer here.

Berry helpful, got back to me quickly and resolving this issue. Thank you, God bless your family…read moreand you

We acquired a male Bengal kitten, we named him Stormie, from Susan for our Bengal retired queen,…read moreZenvi, to raise and have as a companion. Stormie is so sweet, gentle and loving and he has bonded with Zenvi like she was his mother. He is now 16 pounds plus and just as gentle and loving as he was as a kitten. We have kept in touch with Susan and plan to visit her when we are in Scottsdale for the Barrett-Jackson Auction. my wife Mary and I would recommend Susan and Littlewolf to anyone who is considering adding a Bengal kitten to their family.

Petfinder.com is full of useful advice for would-be and current pet owners, and is a central place…read morefor shelters all over the country to connect adopters with pets in need of homes. It is actually run by Discovery Networks... I think this is a very new development, since their website has improved greatly in recent months! I found my little Mabes and Clovey at a rescue through this site.

I love petfinder and have used it (as well as Hope, ARF, SAHS, FAIR to name a few.) Did I mention I…read morehave a bird, two dogs and ten cats? I am lucky enough to have a home, yard and studio that I use for some of my work so that I can have a number of animals. I really am at my limit now, but I secretly would love to help all of the animals of the world - oops, no secret anymore. Petfinder is a great resource for finding an amazing pet. There are so many pets that need homes and so many homes that need pets!

I have gotten my last three kittens from this place. I didn't buy all of them at once they were all…read morespaced about a year or two apart. Every kitten that came into my house from here was very healthy and well socialized. This cattery is very knowledgeable with the cats. They take the time to get to know you and find just the right cat to fit you. I highly recommend them!! I'm including picture of my cats that I've gotten from them. Go seek them out and you won't be disappointed.

El Jefe Cat Lounge is three stories tall and full of adoptable cats and kittens! You can pay $14…read moreper hour for lounge time, which gives you plenty of opportunities to play, pet, and be chosen by a cat (because let's be honest... they choose us ). What I thought was really neat is that El Jefe was Tucson's first cat lounge and is named after the famous jaguar "El Jefe" that once roamed Southern Arizona. The lounge partners with local rescues, so every cat you meet is looking for a forever home. If you happen to fall in love with one (or five), you can even begin the adoption process! They've also have a café and gift shop inside for shopping and soaking up on the cat-themed atmosphere. They have everything from cat toys and journals to dish towels, keychains, cat ears, beanies, candles, and other fun cat-themed goodies. Each floor has its own little personality with climbing structures, cozy napping spots, and toys for the kitties to explore. Some cats wanted attention immediately, some were happily snoozing, and others gave me the classic "you may admire me from a respectful distance" look. Beyond regular lounge visits, they also host fun events like cat yoga, bingo, movie nights, crafts, and other themed activities. Whether you're looking to adopt, need a little serotonin boost, or simply want to spend an hour surrounded by adorable kitties, this is such a unique Tucson experience. Fair warning though... if you're a cat lover, don't be surprised if you leave with about 200 photos on your phone, a coffee in your hand, and a strong urge to adopt another furry friend.

Hang with cats, play with cats, adopt cats! Also a cafe to…read moreget coffee and snacks. Three floors of cats. Toys for play. Nice windows for light. $14 for an hour of cafe time.

Looking for an indoor spot with a/c to past the time during summer vacation? Do you want to help…read moresupport a local non-profit for cats? Come hang out at Hunter's Kitten Lounge! They offer community events like kitten yoga and movie night. You can destress with some cats and help the cats become adoptable by socializing with them. A win-win. They have plenty of seating and toys to play with the cats. A valuable activity that helps you get out of the house and helps Southern Arizona Cat Rescue. I highly recommend the cat yoga.

We went here for a recent Kitty Yoga event and had a lovely time. The yoga session itself was…read moreinviting and chill, all levels, and the kitties were surprisingly interactive and added so much fun to yoga. The staff was welcoming and the space was clean and comfy, kitties were lounging all over so you didn't have to go far to find one to interact with. The story of this spot is also inspiring, sharing the joys of adopting sweet kitties and giving them forever homes. We'll definitely be back to support this wonderful organization and spot!

I used John to watch my 5 pets while on a trip for 2 months. I felt comfortable that he was with my…read morepets and always made sure they had company and were fed. He would occasionally send pictures so I knew they were doing well.

Stay away from this company. The owner Arlene paid for the damages after Renee neglected our pets,…read moredug up our backyard, hacked down half of one of my beautiful bushes, and directly (for reasons that escape any logic) or indirectly (via neglecting our pets) destroyed other property. If you read nothing else, read this text exchange where Renee LIES about having been at our house and having cared for our pets. Imagine being outside of the country and having this exchange. -- ME: We havent received an update and we are worried because it seems they are being left alone more than 4 hours RENEE: Afternoon, I do apologize. I typed this up and forgot to send it. Pups are doing good and kitties come around here and there. [3 pictures attached] ME: When are these pictures from? RENEE: They are from today. I fed the kitties at 11. And took [elderly blind dog] outside. I also brought the packages in. ME: The door lock says nobody has been there since 8am ME: And the security camera RENEE: I do apologize those are from yesterday. ME: My poor babies, I cannot believe this is happening -- This was at 2:15pm Tucson time (late night in Ireland). Renee had left our home at 8am and nobody had been there since, and further she wasn't going to go there right away. We were told 3pm, which didn't happen. We called Arlene again. Renee finally got there around 3:30pm which means our pets were alone for 7.5 hours. We had contracted for so-called 24-hour service which meant someone would be at the house all night with only a six-hour gap per day. We had requested the six hours to be broken up so that the animals would not be alone more than 4 hours at a time. How long would they have been alone if we didn't catch Renee in her lies? Throughout this nightmare, the owner Arlene seemed unconcerned that her pet sitter was lying. She couldn't find a single person in her supposed roster of pet sitters to take over from Renee. She didn't offer to go herself until I angrily suggested that she do so if Renee continued to make excuses not to get back to the house. Arlene kept telling us to try to enjoy our trip as if the problem we were calling her repeatedly about was our inability to try hard enough to do so. She also kept repeatedly telling us in a cheerful tone that this has never happened before like that were relevant to our ongoing distress. She even interrupted my husband to try to chit-chat about how she wanted to visit Ireland! We were so distressed at Renee lying about caring for our pets and Arlene's lack of appropriate response that we contacted our regular sitter who was back from her trip and told Renee to leave that night. Nothing could have prepared us for what we found when we got home. Thank god our animals were OK. But Renee had not been checking the automatic cat box, which had jammed. Having few choices, the cats chose my antique chair, which was ruined. The most bizarre scene was our backyard. Renee had removed one of my shovels from our workshop and taken it upon herself to scrape up all of the topsoil into enormous piles that our blind dog had to navigate. We only asked her to water our plants which should have taken 10 minutes a day. Not to spend hours NOT WATCHING OUR BABIES and instead doing what must have been hours of manual labor tearing up the soil I've been building. Nor did I ask her to hack away at my fairy duster bush that the hummingbirds loved like some kind of maniac. She also rearranged some of my personal belongings. The floors were caked with dried pee from neglecting our dog. Renee is a person without a shred of common sense and no moral compass. Arlene has no idea how to manage people or a business caring for pets. One star is obviously too good! Forgetting all the other insanity, anyone who LIES about taking care of an animal, especially an elderly blind one, should never be allowed to pet sit ever again in their lifetime. As far as we know Renee is still employed by Arlene who was "very sorry for the inconvenience."

My husband and I have been using Happy Tails frequently for the past several months, and we are so…read morepleased! After our initial meeting with our sitter Lisa, she has been able to make last minute accommodations when our work schedule fluctuates - and of course our pups love her! In addition to taking care of our pups and playing with them, Happy Tails offers trash-takeout, plant care, and various other household tasks to ensure our home seems like it's being "lived in" even in our absence. I would highly recommend to busy families who want peace of mind for their pets while they're away for vacation or work.