Terry & her husband are awesome. After becoming disabled and having to sell our home, my family's…read morebeloved Nigerian dwarf goats Pip & Lola had to move to my Mother-in-law's. Although she runs a non-profit horse rescue and had more than adequate space and means to care for the goats (she was the one who initially gave us the goats) her disdain for me left them treated like red headed step children (no offense to gingers). She wouldn't allow me to visit them and refused to put anything in their pen for them to climb on (NDG's love to climb). She constantly complained to my Wife about how much she hated them and wanted them gone. This went on for almost a year. After tirelessly searching for a new happy & healthy home and calling every animal rescue and sanctuary I could find I found Poplar Spring. Terry let me know that they were at max capacity but to send pics and info on Pip & Lola and she would help me find them a home. After sending her the info and explaining our situation she offered to go out of her way to make room for them. I reached out (via 3rd party) to the evil Mother-in-law who I thought would be over joyed to rid her herself of them. Of course she couldn't be bothered to use HER animal non-profit's truck, trailer or fuel to transport them to Poplar Spring so Terry & her Husband stepped up EVEN FURTHER and the NEXT DAY drove 2 1/2 hours to pick them up. Terry sent me pictures of them once they arrived and I couldn't contain my emotions. I had felt like I failed these 2 wonderful creatures. I'd still be feeling that way if it wasn't for Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary. Your support and charitable donations couldn't go to a better non-profit. One that GENUINELY cares about the animals. I look forward to making the trip out to visit them soon. Thanks Terry & Co.

A beautiful, dedicated animal sanctuary that is amazing for individual/group tours, special events,…read moreand for learning + inspiring the public about the welfare of animals! I came for an event called "Thanksgiving WITH The Turkeys" and had an amazing time! Very kids friendly. Animals are enclosed in very wide areas and even often roam free through the sanctuary. I'm due with my first child in April and plan to homeschool. I look forward to being my little one here to teach him about animal liberation, welfare, and veganism. Informative staff with great background knowledge on all the animals, and a beautiful, natural habitat to explore!

Incredible experience from start to finish…read more I recently adopted a puppy from here, and the entire process was seamless. The staff was so helpful and accommodating -- they worked around my schedule and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. What really stood out to me was the follow-up. They checked in to make sure the adjustment was going well, which meant so much. You can tell they truly care about the animals and the families they're placing them with. I absolutely love my puppy -- she has been such a wonderful addition to our family. I'm so grateful for the support and kindness we received throughout the process. Highly recommend!

DO NOT USE THIS RESCUE! I have been trying to get in contact with them to receive vaccination…read moredocuments to pass onto my vet and they STILL have not provided me with anything. I was told I would receive it in my email upon adopting, and that they would mail hard copies in the next week (still havent recieved 4 weeks later). My vet got in touch with the rescue this evening and were informed my dog, that I adopted April 10, will need all her vaccines again since they expire May 23. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS RESCUE...they should NOT be adopting dogs out knowing all the vaccines expire in 6 weeks without informing the new owners!

I got my first dog when I moved to Alexandria Virginia. She was a great and loving pet…read more Unfortunately she passed away but FOHA has a great staff and I like that they are a no kill shelter.

Grateful Kelly (wife) found this gem (FOHA). The people, communication, service, attention, etc…read more is outstanding (to stand out). We had a great experience as the process was fluid. I know we will be part of FOHA in some way because they know what they are doing. We love our Ruby (Star - adopted female kitty) and we appreciate and honor FOHA. Thank You ~ Sean & Kelly Toth

They were informative and great to deal with. Called me back…read moreright away. They ae very good.

Nice staff and seems well kept but I strongly suspect that they have an internal "go around " with…read moresmall dogs. We saw a small pup we wanted and called every day :" not yet processed for adoption". On the 4th day, it was " sorry -just someone walked in the morning 5 minutes after the pup was processed and took the pup". She forgot to mention that they are closed to the public in the morning! The Pup was never on their adoption page and the only reason I knew about the pup I wanted is because a kind volunteer told me discreetly, they just got in a very small dog who was still behind closed doors... This said the big dogs... lots of them.

We just adopted a dog through AHOTO. Everyone on the organization that we interacted with was kind,…read moreprofessional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them!

I adopted my cat through AHOTO. They asked me to foster and it was obviously a fail. The…read morecommunications and support were great. Natalie is very attentive to all their cats and kittens and super helpful with adoption. She knows which cat to pair which human with, and is always spot on. I would 100% always adopt from them.

Why such low stars? Every time I come here, the staff is super friendly. Parking lot is big. The…read morelocation is divided between adoption center and business center. We came to make donations on a regular basis when we had dogs. Now that we are without these sweet pets, our visits are rare. We have come in occasion to visit the adoptable dogs. Follow them on social media. They showcase some adoptable pets( cats and dogs).

the adoption process was difficult for no reason and they would barely let us touch or play with…read morethe cats. they told us that we have to bring everyone in our household in order to play with the cats bruh

My first time here. Immediately greeted when I walked in. I was there to make a donation of…read moreunopened kitten kibbles. The place is so clean, from what I saw. There were several families adopting. All workers were smiling and the layout is open, which I appreciated, with lots of natural light. I was thanked for my donation. So glad I could help.

The staff and volunteers here do a really good job trying to find homes for pets of all kinds and…read moretrying to assure that all pets are treated properly while awaiting adoption as well as after adoption. I have adopted many pets here over the decades, including rabbits, hamsters, and birds. You get a discount at Pender vets for the life of the pet if you adopt from the shelter. The small pet adoption fees are very small, and sometimes they give you a habitat or supplies if they have enough donations. I appreciate that they try to keep pets together that are bonded to one another. Just be sure to arrive well before closing because I think they stop adoption paperwork about half an hour before closing time. I wish they had longer hours, but that's a county budget thing.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (LDAR) was recommended to me by a trusted area groomer. She suggested I…read moreapply online before the adoption event, and I'm glad I started the process before arriving so that I was pre-registered, so to speak. The event was well attended so I recommend arriving early and checking in with a volunteer (green tent) so you get instructions for navigating, selecting, and adopting. You want to be first on the list to adopt your dream pet. Due to the great turnout, and the number of foster parents there with the dogs, I couldn't find the dog I originally arrived to adopt. Keep an eye on the LDAR website for the most up to date list of dogs and cats. I found out the day before the event that another wonderful pup had be transferred to VA, and so I inquired about him as soon as I arrived, which gave me priority. The whole adoption process took about four (4) hours - about half of that was due to shopping for my new bestie. The lines can get extremely long during adoption events because the store is open to the public and a hundred or so adoption guests the day I visited. There was a small wait (30 minutes) to have my application reviewed, and for the pre-interview. Then about 30 minutes before I found out I was approved to adopt the puppy. There's another wait to go through adoption counseling (30 minutes - where you should shop for appropriate items such as a martingale collar, leash, name tag) and the counseling took about 30 minutes (I had questions). The process was seamless and LDAR has been great about following up with me since the adoption. I also received a number of online resources that helped me acclimate my new little guy, and house train him within a week! The volunteers are transparent about the fine print, so it's important to know what you are responsible for. LDAR, thus you, might not have all the details on the pet's health and temperament. No take backs! With that said, an adopter will be on the hook for vet bills to ensure the safety of the animal. After our first vet visit, a few days after adoption, I did learn that my pup had a few things we needed to take care of, but this comes with pet ownership. I would recommend LDAR to anyone who is looking to adopt a pet. Visit an event and ask questions to see what it's like.

My fiancé and I were interested in adopting a dog and decided to start by fostering. Lucky Dog came…read morehighly recommended, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Our first foster was a 24 hour overnight placement, and our second foster, Deo, ended up being the perfect fit. We fostered Deo for nearly a month and ultimately adopted him. Thank you, Lucky Dog, for making the process so smooth. The team is organized, responsive, and clearly committed to the wellbeing of every animal. We highly recommend them to anyone considering fostering or adopting.

Still never received our puppy back or a reason why our reapplication was rejected. Paid the a $20…read morefee plus donated $200. Have sent numerous emails and left voice mails. NOTHING. We have no idea what they have done with our 7 month old German Shepherd Raven. Something is going on here. DO NOT ADOPT A DOG FROM THEM !!!!!

We've had a very positive experience with the VGSR. They have a fantastic group of volunteers who…read moreare super responsive, thorough and courteous in processing and checking your application. (And it wasn't totally issue free for us. But the rescue worked with us and ultimately, we were approved.) Immediately we started scanning the VGSR website for possible matches. Both the VGSR website and their social media outlets will indicate whether a particular dog will be at an event in Virginia which provides a very easy way to meet many of the dogs. We attended a local event and met the dog that caught our eye on the website. We followed up with that dogs foster via email which is provided on the VGSR website. Then we set up a relaxed meet and greet with the foster and the dog. We expressed are desire to adopt the dog. The particular foster we worked with was spot on with breed knowledge and pairing dogs with proper individuals and families. The foster felt we were a good match - we complete the adoption paperwork & paid the adoption fee and now we have a wonderful new addition to our household. I felt the application/approval process was in line with other reputable rescues in our Northern Virginia area. We love are new dog and would 100% return to the VGSR to adopt again!

We have used Everything & The Dog several times over the past twelve months when we cannot travel…read morewith our dogs. We highly recommend them. For reference, we have two bigger, social dogs who formerly happily boarded in pet hotels, but moved to sitting when our senior dog started chemo. We have used a variety of services, starting with 4/day visits over a long weekend, then supplementing house sitting by older parents (the sitters did the walking and feedings with meds), then overnight stays plus 3/day visits. Our sitters have been dedicated and caring, excellent with our dogs, and respectful of our home and how the boys are cared for. Having a senior dog can be a dog-sitting challenge, and they were excellent with loving on him, as well as entertaining our younger more energetic dog. It's important for anyone using pet sitting to (1) make arrangements well in advance to ensure availability, and (2) meet the sitter in your home first to introduce the pets and to show them around the house and how your pup is fed, medicated, let out, etc and where pet supplies are kept.

I booked with everything and the dog. I have used them years ago. They committed to doing the…read moreservice and I met the dogsitter and walked her through meeting the dog and feeding. She decided she had something better to do a few days later and I was left without a sitter after having total knee replacement. This is not acceptable. I was asked to pay ahead of time for the entire 5 days which I did. It then took them 10 days to return my money after notifying me they could not do the service. I don't feel they are running a business, but a hobby for unemployed or people transitioning from other jobs. Since it was just a hobby for the dog sitter, she canceled.