WE ARE SO FURIOUS!! AN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE SHELTER. DO NOT RESCUE FROM HERE…read more My mom had applied to adopt a cat from this place over two weeks ago. The director said the cat she was interested in wasn't up for adoption yet and she would have to wait. After many days of my mom calling and talking to the lady she basically said that the cat was already hers she just had to wait for him to be available. Today my mom called the shelter again and the director said THAT THEY GAVE THE CAT AWAY!!!! my mom was so devastated. We just lost our family dog and she was so excited and looking forward to getting a new cat. The director said it was because they had heard my mom say she was going to make it an outdoor cat, WHICH IS COMPLETELY FALSE. first, my mom would never do that. She specifically wants a cuddly indoor kitty as a companion, second the shelter specifically said she cant have an outdoor cat and my mom agreed with that part of the contract. It makes absolutely no sense. I could tell from the very beginning something was off about this rescue and I was right. I'm not sure what they're doing over there but whatever it is it's not good. We will probably be getting in contact with a lawyer. DO NOT ADOPT FROM HERE!!!

We've fostered six dogs and cats from PawaCo since 2015, as well as volunteered for the…read moreorganization. I can't speak highly enough about PawsCo and their dedication to their mission and the animals they rescue. Please, if you're interested in fostering or adopting a pet, check out PawsCo!

We adopted our puppy through Trin's Place. These women are so dedicated to such an amazing cause…read more They aren't just finding foster and forever homes for animals, they are housing animals in their own house. And, they are spending their weekends and evenings making sure the animals get spayed, neutered and adopted. Our puppy is a joy, and, as far as the adoption process, they made it as easy as possible. They scanned us and the pup very thoroughly to ensure a good match and gave us time to make sure we both matched. They are saving lives, and we were so happy to find them and add our pup to our family.

We are beyond grateful to CSU Humane Colorado for saving our beloved Yorkie King Cavalier Roy. When…read morewe arrived, he was barely hanging on -- suffering from a severe sand impaction that required immediate, expert care and multiple overnight stays. It was one of the scariest experiences of our lives, but from the moment we walked in, the team was incredibly fast, empathetic, and responsive. Dr. Smith and Dr. Chua led the medical efforts with exceptional skill and compassion. Every member of the team -- Michelle, Amanda, Janet, Brenda, Nonie, Danielle, Litzie, Sarah, Melanie, Delmi, Christina, Summer, Diamond, Kristen, Anya, Emaily, and Hannah -- went above and beyond to care for both our dog and us during the ordeal. They worked tirelessly and always kept us informed and reassured. The level of care we received was not only life-saving, but also shockingly affordable given the extent of the treatment. We are convinced that without them, we would have lost our sweet pup. Words can't fully express our appreciation. CSU Humane Colorado, thank you for giving our boy a second chance. Forever grateful, Erica, Kyle, Quinn, Ethan and Parker

Terrible staff, terrible service if your dog is found and brought there. They will not contact you…read morewhen your pet is microchipped as the staff directly told me when I questioned them "most people don't update microchips so we don't even bother" wow! The mission is admirable but the staff are over ego power inflated self righteous and needs an overhaul.

Absolutely disgusting group of people working here. I cannot express enough why you should avoid…read morethis place. A cat had been brought in under the impression she would be fixed and given her immunizations for the catch and release program. It was also communicated that if they can't do the program then the cat should be returned home so a proper home could be found. They REFUSED to give the cat back and then KILLED her. They didn't even give her a chance. I don't understand why you would get a job to help animals and do the complete opposite?

Amazing process. The professional aspect was great ! Thank you everyone for Max . He is doing Great…read more!!

this has been the best experience I have ever adopting a dog. Doberman is our first greyhound and…read morewe are getting our second one tomorrow. JR he was part of a hording situation. He is just as sweet as our Doberman. Very professional and a pleasure to work with.

When searching for my greyhound, I found that Friends of Retired Greyhounds were very professional…read moreyet very personable. They took the time to work with me and really listen to what I was looking for. The fact that they put so much into their greyhounds and put them through basic training to help them adjust from track life to a forever home life, really made my decision to go with them an easy one. They gave me 2 weeks with my greyhound to make sure it was a right fit before I finalized. My boy came fixed, microchipped, updated on shots, clean teeth and ready to be loved. I would recommend them in a heart beat!!!

I adopted a pet 11 and 1/2 years ago from rough rescue and she passed away this last Sunday I had…read moreher for 11 and 1/2 years she was the best dog I ever had I trained her to be a service animal and she was absolutely wonderful and I would like to thank rough rescue for giving me the opportunity to adopt a dog from them I wish I can talk to someone because I would like to adopt another dog

I would be hard pressed to believe this is a legit company in CO. Yelp reviews seem to support my…read moreexperience - I should have checked those before. Item shipped 42 days after ordering. Made an order for my dog for a hiking trip that was weeks out from order. Trip is nearing without product being sent. I reached out 4x total between before shipping and after and received zero replies. I had asked them to cancel when my trip was here and still had not shipped. They did not cancel. Then I asked to return once it arrived since the trip had already passed and could not get a reply. Submitted a claim with better business bureau, and they also could not get a response from the business. Finally, I engaged my credit card company and had the order total refunded.

Planet Pethood is a nice little pet food store at 43rd & Tennyson, right next door to Wine Jesters…read more(the new little wine shop in the neighborhood). The store has various brands and types of pet food, treats, and toys. She also has a few adoptable cats and dogs that were obviously given up by their uncaring people parents. The owner is a vet tech and a vegetarian, and she seems to care deeply about animals. The shop is not as big or as fancy as Mouthfuls pet boutique down the street but it carries the dog food we buy. Nature's Variety is a great natural dry dog food. Our dog loves all the flavors... and while it is more expensive than grocery store dog food, because the food has less cheap "fillers", dogs actually eat less than they would of other "cheaper" brands. So, the price is actually only slightly more more expensive when you factor in the whole bag lasts longer than the same size of cheaper brands. http://www.naturesvariety.com/ 4 1/2 stars because she cares about the animals!

This small and very adorably designed pet store in the Highlands area combines a charming retail…read morespace with a passion for rescued animals. You can view animals available for adoption- usually cats or small dogs- every day during store hours. The store owner describes Planet Pethood as, "a politically correct pet store." I can't justify giving any less than four stars to a cute shoppette that combines support for pet adoption and rescue with a fairly nice selection of foods, treats, toys, leashes, and everything you need for your dog or cat; and Planet Pethood fully deserves the four stars it's getting. I do, however, have some minor gripes. For starters, both the store itself and the website are unclear on exactly what Planet Pethood's involvement with Planned Pethood, the low-cost vet down the street, is. Nowhere can I find an actual percentage donated to a specific organization, and as a rescue person that sets off a serious case of nerves. The website describes the store owner as having her own rescue- but where is the name, the 501(c)3 status, the official website? Also many of the links point to Planned Pethood, but nowhere does the store owner declare an official affiliation. My spidey senses would be beeping if it weren't for the clear support of rescues via adoptable animals in store. I'd love to know if this store donates its profits, and if so, what percentage and TO WHOM; also, how closely, exactly, it is related to Planned Pethood. Second, I have a few snipes to take at the dog food selection. Canidae and Timber Wolf are excellent choices, but where is Innova Evo? I wanted a bag of Innova Evo Red Meat, but left empty handed because it doesn't appear to be on the shelves. And Avo Derm? It uses ground corn in several formulas- NOT exactly up to my pet food standards. Breeder's Choice is similarly well packaged but lacking in actual quality. However, for the slightly less picky than myself, Planet Pethood seems to be a nice pet supply store with many good choices and a true desire to support rescue and adoption.

We adopted a cat from Almost Home about seven or so years ago. I can't say enough about the…read moreadoption process and the work they do. Our cat's name was George. We recently lost him to cancer, but he gave us and anyone who met him years of silliness and pure joy.

Their adoption "process" is nothing short of rude! They have no comfortable place to sit (skinny…read morebackless stools), for folks to fill out the electronic adoption form which takes a minimum of half an hour. Then, after you as a customer, are kind enough to provide them with all this detailed information -- they state you will hear from them in 48 hours. WE DIDN'T. When they finally sent an email they stated that we would hear something from them within the NEXT 72 hours (business days). WE DIDN'T. I guess they justify their extremely rude treatment by their last sentence which basically says if you hear nothing from them, you can assume you did not get the cats you attempted to adopt! That is inconsiderate and rude! Their response to this review was they "claimed" they DID tell us there were other people ahead of us trying to adopt the same cat. UNTRUE! (Remember- there were two of us and you did NOT communicate this information to either one of us!) But all readers have to do is look at the multiple other reviewers who also said Almost Home has very poor communication. And, the manager's response was to agree they do have and continue to have this rude policy of failing to notify! I still say if people put in half an hour to answer all their multiple questions then surely they can send out a two minute text informing people they did not get the cat. I was even sorrier that the manager did not agree that they are rude and that in the future they will improve by switching over to a more informative process for the kind people who come to them to adopt their kitties. It appears too many of the cats at Almost Home must be adopted out as a pair which probably decreases their chance of adoption. There was a male volunteer there that seemed like he needs an education about what to say to potential adoptees. He wanted to tell us about THE ORGANIZATION from their point of view instead of providing what he should be saying to customers which is that the adoption fees are very high because it includes neuter/spay, shots and microchip. That is what people want to know so it would be nice if you spent five minutes (or less) teaching them this. As a pair of women with great veterinary care history, animals with longevity, an excellent income, our own home (main home in Colorado and vacation home in Texas) and excellent credit history, it makes me believe if they turn us down, then Almost Home has extremely poor judgement! All of our pets have always been provided with excellent vet care including all shots and even dental care. Our last kitty lived to 14 and only passed away due to renal failure. DO NOT GO TO ALMOST HOME thinking you will be able to adopt soon. They drag out the process more than what is reasonable. ALSO, DO NOT EXPECT GOOD COMMUNICATION or you will be disappointed!

We adopted our pup here in 2014 (one of our happiest days)! I will always remember, "Chester is…read moreready for his fur-ever home" and it was our joy hearing that (name changes shortly after). The process was smooth and staff was friendly. Fast forward to 2024 and we have come back here for vet care due to their support and prices. The previous vet clinic we attended spoke to us like we should know the medical lingo and not the best patience when we had questions. If your family is ready to add some fur love, I'd recommend Maxfund! Other notes: There is plenty of street parking near the shelter and good sidewalks for a before or after appt stroll. Bring your cat in their mobile home and dogs need to be leashed upon entering. Have a PAW-some day!

My Experience at MaxFund Veterinary Clinic…read more I've been bringing my 14-year-old Chihuahua, Sadie, to MaxFund for several years, and I've always supported their mission as a no-kill facility. I was genuinely grateful that this recent visit was scheduled quickly, and the two vet techs who handled Sadie were kind, gentle, and patient while clipping her nails, cleaning her ears, and giving her shots. I truly appreciate them. However, my experience with the veterinarian left me disappointed and honestly heartbroken. The vet was in the room for maybe ten seconds. I tried to explain a few concerns--I mentioned a strange swallowing noise Sadie makes in her sleep and that I was worried about a possible ear infection due to the odor and buildup. The vet briefly glanced at her ears and said they "looked good," then left. I never saw her again. When I asked the techs if Sadie might have an ear infection, they told me it would require testing her earwax under a microscope--something I would have gladly approved, but nobody offered or followed up. I left with no answers. Today, Sadie is still shaking her head, and I still don't know if she's in pain. Little things added up. They couldn't find our record at first, even though Sadie has been here multiple times over the years. They had her birth year listed incorrectly. I was also billed $25 for a missed appointment from 2022 that I was never informed about--just added to my receipt without explanation. After reading many other recent reviews from pet owners who felt dismissed, judged, or left without answers, I started to understand I wasn't alone. I love that MaxFund is no-kill, but compassion also means truly listening--especially to someone advocating for an elderly dog who means everything to them. Sadie is not "just at the end of her life." She is my family, my best friend, and she deserves a vet who will check her teeth, test her ears, answer questions, and take a moment to care. I shouldn't leave more worried than when I arrived. I wish I could still trust this clinic, but I can't. I will be taking Sadie elsewhere, even if it costs more--because having our concerns heard is worth it. I sincerely hope MaxFund can improve, because their mission is important, but right now, the follow-through is deeply disappointing. If you are looking to adopt I would look towards the Denver Dumb Friends League who now operates under the name Humane Colorado. Same location and they never changed their goals or bottom line. Just the name.