We adopted our little scruff nugget Madeline from them in 2016. They were great at the adoption…read moreevent, required anyone in our family who would be staying with her to come in, required anyone home visit. All things I applaud for the safety of the dog. I sincerely hope that someone who gives a bad vibe will be turned down. I absolutely recommend them.

I saw a lot of negative reviews based on service- attitude of volunteers. I can confirm, the…read moreattitude I received resulted in my wife and i walking out the door within 15 minutes or arriving. I was polite, but you couldn't pay me enough to go back. I'd recommend fortunate pooches and lab rescue or border tails. I've adopted dogs from both of those agencies and they were the best dogs I could've asked for.

I would give them 10 out of 5 stars if I could…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the animals. The animals are clearly well cared for, and the adoption fee includes a lot, such as microchipping and keeping the animals up to date on their medical care. They are also happy to answer questions and provide advice, both before and after adoption. If you're considering a special-needs pet or aren't sure what type of pet would be the best fit, they'll take the time to explain the responsibilities involved and help you make an informed decision. What really sets this shelter apart is that they take the time to get to know potential adopters and make sure each adoption is a good fit for both the animal and the family. Their focus is on responsible placement and the well-being of the pets, not superficial factors. I especially appreciate that they don't judge a person's ability to provide a loving home based on their social media presence. Too often, some organizations seem to equate online popularity with being a good pet owner, but those things have little to do with one another. In fact, the amount of time someone spends building a social media following says nothing about the care, attention, and commitment they'll give a pet. This shelter evaluates people based on what truly matters: their ability and willingness to provide a safe, stable, and loving home. I adopted two kittens from them about a year and a half ago. One grew into a gentle giant, while the other stayed petite. A few weeks ago, I returned and adopted a large 3-year-old cat as a companion for my gentle giant. The adoption process was just as positive the second time around. I highly recommend this shelter to anyone considering adopting, donating, or volunteering. They are doing great work and truly have the animals' best interests at heart.

I have supported the Buddy Foundation with my Uncle before the building was built. Last time I…read morebrought my little dog for a $20 photo opt with the Easter Bunny I was the only one there. It didn't turn out well and I asked for another one! Sue screamed at me and said it was good enough! It was the last photo of my dog! Thanks for screaming at me Sue! Off my list of donations. I now give my money to Reach out in Lake County because they don't scream at me!

We adopted our puppy from Placing Paws in February of 2025. The process was smooth, communication…read morewas excellent, and we were able to take our puppy home the day we met her at her foster. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to rescue a dog or cat. They are passionate about their work, and we have an irreplaceable member of our family.

Given my experience with Placing Paws Rescue it seems that this place has improved vastly since…read moreother Yelpers posted. The website description of the dog that we eventually adopted was clear and accurate. Also, the adoption coordinator and the foster family provided all the pertinent information I needed when I spoke with them. I felt reassured in the knowledge that I was getting the complete, not-sugar-coated picture of my future family member. Perhaps best of all, I received a text from the adoption coordinator within 24 hours of submitting my application! I could not have asked for a better experience with a pet rescue.

I whelped a litter two weeks ago and, unfortunately, when you breed long enough, you'll have a…read morelitter that doesn't go as planned/hoped. AHoW fit me in same day to have two puppies euthanized that had congenital defects; Dr. Spencer was incredibly kind and professional during the appointment which was greatly appreciated between my lack of sleep and devastation over the puppies. As if that wasn't enough, I had a fading puppy overnight... Dr. Dustin answered the on-call emergency number the first time, provided advice, and asked that I follow up if the puppy didn't improve. She didn't, and Dr. Dustin returned my 1:15 AM phone call within 5 minutes and was at the clinic within 35 minutes in a horrible thunderstorm to do everything he could to keep her going. His compassion was incredible, but unfortunately despite our best efforts, we had to let her go. For a 2 AM overnight emergency with radiographs, sub q fluids, and other interventions plus euthanasia, the cost was incredibly reasonable and far below what I would have anticipated. Then my bitch came down with mastitis... the clinic again fit me in same-day for her to be seen, Dr. Dustin was incredibly cost conscious with my options, and we seem to have it under control. This litter was especially hard, but thanks to the wonderful care at AHoW, I've made it through with an incredibly strong singleton. I'm so impressed with this clinic and their staff!

The staff at the animal Hospital of Woodstock are not only immaculate but also incredibly…read moreknowledgeable. However, Dr. Emma is one of the best veterinarians I have ever come across. Her communication and people skills along with intense knowledge of both large and small animal types makes her perfect.

Took my 3yr old dog there for the first time and the staff was very kind! They answered all my…read morequestions and were very sweet to my little dog! Will definitely be returning as pricing was also very reasonable

Stay away from this vet if you love your pets. Doctor Shelcoff almost killed my dog…read more We went in because he had an infection, my dogs eye was swelled shut and puffed up. After giving him an allergy shot, Niko's eye got worse and it started to bleed. We went to the Animal Hospital of Streamwood and they were confused why ACC gave Niko an allergy shot. They said if we waited any longer, he would've need surgery. As a pet owner you never want to hear this. I spoke to Sherry on the phone and she did not seem to care, she just asked for what hospital so they could understand what medication helped Niko. Clearly this vet should not be preforming on critical injuries since they weren't sure what to give my dog. They just took a risk on my precious dog.

After the loss of our dog, Faith Nugget, my mom wanted to rescue an older dog. I cannot tell you…read morehow many rescues she contacted and never heard back from. Enter Players for Pits. My mom worked with both Rebecca and her sis, Jessica. They do rescue right - they know their dogs intimately and match you to the dog that will work best with your personality and lifestyle. They told us about Stitch (who, yes, looks like Stitch from Lilo and Stitch), the cutest little Chihuahua mix. Jessica brought him over to my parents' house so he could meet his potential new 'rents, inspect the place to make sure it was up to his standards, and meet his potential new cat sis. Of course, he was the perfect fit. Jessica then brought Stitch back the following weekend, along with some of his fave things from her house, so he would still feel at home. He was a little sad and stared out the window for a bit after his foster momma Jessica left, which made us so happy to know how loved he was. He's since settled in and is king of the house, and the perfect guard dog on walks. I couldn't be happier with my new little bro!

I've had nothing but great experiences with this rescue. The owner has been kind and helpful…read more They've answered any messages or questions I've had quickly and kindly. They're an amazing group of people who speak for the voiceless and do everything they can to save those precious babies out there. Highly recommend.

I can say enough good things about Denise and her services. It was very professional and she was…read moresympathetic and kind. We were able to get our loved kitty within two days. I agree that this is the way to go and not have to have the vet do it. We were so relieved to have our furry friend hoe again. Thank you Pets in Peace.

Over the years we've taken three of our beloved pets here for cremation. We take the quiet drive…read moreto the crematory with our pet that had forever fallen asleep. Our way of beginning to let go. They have always been sympathetic and kind. We've gotten the private and the last time it cost $150. I think the semi private is $75. We then picked up the ashes about 2 days later. I much rather do this than leave them at the vet and wait. It's weird but we just don't feel right until we have our pets home again even if it's only their ashes.

Go no further for a Labrador retriever breeder. She raises the parents and pups right in the house…read more No cages, no garage, just with her kids and husband. There temperament is beyond what you could want. She is open to questions and extremely helpful. Very knowledgeable, very 'warm and fuzzy' attitude. We fell in love with the moms instantly! Our baby is three weeks old now and we can't wait. We have visited four breeders and none compare to Jacque and her babies. Highly recommended

In April we purchased a 7 week old female puppy from Jacque Aguirre of Limelight Labs and it's been…read morea nightmare. Within the first couple of weeks our puppy began showing episodes of staggering, collapsing limbs and involuntary head tremors which lead us from veterinarian to neurologist, expensive testing and the diagnosis of a congenital neurological disorder. From the beginning I updated Jacque occasionally with our puppy's progress with only minimal response from her. A recent hunch had me read over the AKC registration papers of the dam and sir, Lima and Burly, given to us at adoption, when I discovered they were daughter and father - inbreeding! After weeks of grief and confusion we finally had the truth. I confronted Jacque and she claimed to have no knowledge of the inbreeding and blamed it entirely on her mother, an experienced breeder who supplied Burly's "sample" at a Veterinary hospital. Whether this was truly a stupid oversight or greed, (Jacque had another dam give birth only 3 weeks after our puppy came home) is unclear, but looking back there where other signs (and what was not being said) that have us questioning her motives. Jacque has wisely refunded our adoption and veterinary expenses. It's uncertain what our beloved puppy's length or quality of life will be, somedays are good, some not, but we will care for her as best we can. Returning her was never an option. I'm posting this review because I don't want another dog to suffer unnecessarily and family live through this heartbreaking experience.