We rescued Cheesecake from Muddypaws this summer. Cheesy is the BEST senior pup! Cheesecake is the HAPPIEST BOY! He bounces, skips and dances to express his happiness! Cheesecake is 10 years old and had never been neutered. The Vet team at Muddypaws are terrific! Cheesy kept getting UTIs because his prostate gland was inflamed. He went on antibiotics several times and we had to reschedule his procedure 3 times! Dr. Miller was great! He understood and accommodated our situation. Dr. Miller neutered Cheesecake on 11/13. Everything went well. read more

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Hello Yelpers, I recently adopted a sweet little Chihuahua mix named Savannah (now Koka) from Muddy Paws Rescue, and I couldn't be happier! She's a small black bundle of love who has quickly become the heart of my apartment. When I first met her, Koka was a bit shy and timid, but with a little patience and love she's completely come out of her shell. She now goes potty outside, plays fetch, sits on command, and absolutely loves playing with her toys. She's affectionate, kind, and brings so much joy to my life every day. I first saw her on Muddy Paws' Facebook page and instantly fell in love. When I went to meet her at their clean and welcoming HQ, I was so impressed by how organized and caring everyone was. Manesha, her foster, did a fantastic job introducing me to Koka and sharing all the details about her personality and routine. Racheal, the founder, personally walked me through the adoption paperwork -- she was knowledgeable, kind, and completely transparent about the process. It's clear that Muddy Paws Rescue truly cares about every dog and every adopter. They made the entire experience smooth, warm, and deeply meaningful. I would highly recommend Muddy Paws Rescue to anyone thinking about adopting and saving a life. Koka and I are both so grateful! read more

Disappointed by Poor Communication and Dismissive Response I'm sure many people have had great experiences fostering or adopting through this rescue, and I don't doubt that they're helping animals in need. But my experience left me deeply disappointed--and after reading through other reviews, I see I'm not alone. The communication throughout the process was poor and at times evasive. When I asked specific, reasonable questions about a dog I was considering fostering--questions about behavior, temperament, and needs--I was met with vague or indirect answers. That kind of avoidance is frustrating, especially when you're trying to make an informed and responsible decision. I was also told I'd need to travel from Washington Heights to New Jersey to pick up the dog, crate, and supplies, with zero discussion about meeting halfway or working out a more reasonable arrangement. It was just assumed I'd make the trip, no questions asked. After I decided not to move forward with the foster, I received a message saying my account would be archived and I should look into other fostering agencies because I "wasn't a good fit." The kicker? They also mentioned that all the information I needed was on their website--as if that replaces a basic, respectful conversation. If your process relies on fosters reading every single page on a website instead of having a real phone call to answer questions and ensure a mutual fit, it starts to feel more like you're trying to quickly place dogs rather than thoughtfully vet and support your fosters. I've since read many other reviews and complaints--some might be unrealistic, sure--but many seem valid and echo the same patterns I experienced. There is clearly something worth addressing in the way this organization handles communication and expectations. Good intentions don't excuse poor treatment of the very people who are stepping up to help. I hope they'll take the feedback seriously and improve how they interact with future fosters. read more

My boyfriend and I fostered a puppy several months ago through a different rescue, and when she was adopted we were surprised at how heartbroken we were to say goodbye. A few weeks later we decided to start looking for our own pup to adopt. Our experience at MPR was incredibly positive -- the staff are highly communicative, kind, patient, and honest. They organized a meet up with our puppy's foster and answered all of our questions. They provided her medical records which were detailed and organized, and helped with our puppy's first vet visit. We would recommend adoption through MPR to anyone we meet, and are so grateful for our new baby Nova read more

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Muddy Paws Rescue is an amazing rescue with staff and volunteers who are dedicated to animal rescue. I've been a foster with MPR for nearly 4yrs and it has been an honor helping pups get acclimated to the city in my home, and know they are loved and safe. Everyone at MPR is kind, helpful and devoted to the cause of saving lives one at a time, and I'm proud to be a part of their team of animal lovers. If you've never fostered before and have always wanted to, I implore you to go online and apply on MPR's website. Even if your schedule is busy and you can only do weekends, that works too! Trust me, you won't regret it. ADOPT, DON'T SHOP! read more

MuddyPaws has been keeping my dog hostage from me for the past two months. I was told all information on my dog is private. Come to find he's being exploited by MuddyPaws on social media to be adopted. I been contacting the agency asking why are they trying to adopt my dog out if they are talking directly with me to give me my dog back. I see my dog on TikTok bleeding on the foster kitchen floor. I want my dog Hank, he's a white pitbull 11 years old. I want my dog MuddyPaws. Please give me my dog back and stop ignoring me. read more

Just an amazing organization. Incredibly organized, kind, and caring. I've been fostering with them for a year and just recently adopted one of my foster pups. Both experiences of fostering and adopting were amazing. Trust that every penny of any donation you give them is well spent. read more

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As a first time dog owner, adopting can feel frustratingly like applying for a job. In order to get one, you have to have experience. But how do you get the experience if nobody will give you a chance?! Thankfully, Muddy Paws was fully understanding of my situation. As long as you're conscientious and ready to do your research, you won't be excluded. After submitting an application, I heard back fairly quick about scheduling a phone interview. The interview lasted about 30 minutes and she took good notes to make sure they knew what kind of dog would best suit me. Within a day, I received an email saying I was an approved adopter! Here's where the real challenge starts -- checking the website as often as possible so you can be the first to email about a pup. Shockingly, it only took me two-three weeks before I saw my guy. It was about noon on a workday and I happened to refresh the page and see a new doggo. They're constantly adding new pups so check back all day! I had previously emailed about five or six dogs, but was either too slow or was told the dog wasn't a good fit for my lifestyle. The adoption process for Marcel was great. We did a zoom with the foster and I got to ask as many questions as I wanted. Afterwards, I received his full medical history and a bunch of great info about how to prepare for his arrival. I couldn't be happier, and even though it's only been a week with my sweet boy I have muddy paws to thank! read more

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I adopted my dog Archie from Muddy Paws earlier this year and I only have great things to say about them. The registration process was incredibly transparent and went quickly, and the process to move forward with adopting Archie was straightforward and informative. They had all his medical records and information ready to review, and provided me with a ton of resources post-adoption. The volunteers that I worked with were all very helpful and clearly have every dogs best interest at heart. The team and volunteers are passionate about dog rescue, and that really shows throughout the entire organization! read more

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This rescue org is hands down the best in the city! After applying online to a few rescues and not heading back, I scheduled an appointment for an adoption event with Muddy Paws. The process was so seamless and thoughtful that I applied, got approved, fell in love with a dog and was able to take her home all within an hour. I couldn't recommend this rescue more. read more

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Muddy Paws Rescue deserves a thousand-plus stars, one, at least, for the life of every dog they've saved so far. Their foster-based adoption program, as it includes detailed information about the behavior, temperament, and training of each available dog, provided by those who have been fostering the dog in their home, gives anyone looking to adopt more information about each individual dog than any other type of adoption program would be in a position to offer. In addition, we are particularly impressed and grateful for the expert professional training Muddy Paws paid for and provided to our wonderful adopted dog,"Axle," before we "met" him, to overcome the effects of abuse he must have suffered before coming to Muddy Paws. This made it possible for us to adopt him and probably saved his life. I'm awarding four stars rather than five in the hope that the set-up for communicating with prospective adopters might be improved. Muddy Paws' first-come-first-served policy is as it should be, but their current software doesn't enable people viewing the photos and descriptions of adoptable dogs to know whether any given dog has been spoken for, has a wait-list of interested adopters, or where anyone interested might stand if they added their name to such a list. It's too easy, especially (but not only) for young children, to fall in love with a dog based on the descriptions and wonderful photos, only to have their hearts broken. The days spent waiting to learn if you can adopt a dog in which you express interest can take the better part of a week, which can be trying. Software that automatically displays in real time the number of people, if any, who have expressed interest in a given dog would be a great help. The chance to speak directly by phone with the incredible foster "parents" who had been caring for the dog we adopted was extremely helpful in facilitating both our decision to adopt "Axle" and our efforts to make the transition as easy as possible for him. But instead of enabling direct phone communication with foster care-givers, especially when the dog involved has not been generating a burdonsome number of queries, Mudddy Paws normally asks that questions about specific dogs be handled by email. Before we chose "Axle" we emailed questions about another dog on a Thursday, received an email reply the following Tuesday, then sent follow-up questions that day, and waited until the following week for a response, all the time wondering if someone else would adopt the dog while we waited for replies. We respect that Muddy Paws is largely staffed by over-worked volunteers, but it would have taken forever to get all the invaluable information we received about "Axle" had we been relying on emails to and from staff who themselves were relying for answers on emails from foster "parents." I hope the above is helpful and remain forever grateful to Muddy Paws. read more

Muddy Paws is such an amazing organization that cares so deeply for saving the lives of dogs. I've had an amazing experience with Muddy Paws as a foster and volunteer and several of my friends have adopted their pups from MPR as well and have nothing but wonderful things to say about their experience. With many rescues, there's a huge barrier to entry making it impossible to adopt, but Muddy Paws eliminates that barrier so we can save as many dogs as possible. Highly recommend rescuing your next furry friend with Muddy Paws! read more

I had great experience adopting my dog Jackson through Muddy Paws Rescue. I first met Jackson at a Saturday adoption event and he definitely took a shine to me. I told several volunteers that I would be adopting him soon, but I didn't realize quite how soon. I wanted my husband and our previously adopted dog, Calamity, to meet Jackson before making a commitment, so we all went to another adoption event that Thursday for full family introductions. Jackson and Calamity started playing immediately and we knew they would be fast friends. The Muddy Paws volunteers walked us through all of the adoption paperwork and gave us some great recommendations on how to welcome Jackson into our home. In total, the whole process took less than week and we're so happy to have welcomed Jackson into our home and our lives. read more

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They have been very helpful and patience with us trying to pick the right dog for us and I couldn't be more happier to have found my little baby girl! I'm in love! I Never did an adoption before and the communication and me understanding the process was all there so thank you muddy paws rescue for giving me another best friend read more

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This rescue though I realize is mostly volunteers took four weeks to get back to me then turned down my application to foster I have several years of fostering experience including volunteering as an intake adoption coordinator for Nebraska Border Collie Rescue, and Volunteer at Towne and Country Humane Society Papilion I believe they were just trying to get rid of me I was only trying to help an acquaintance of mine to rehome her dog that is a senior dog with anxiety. They just didn't want to bother with this type of situation. I was even willing to foster her until she was adopted. So sad I thought they were there to rescue dogs no matter their history. read more

Went to a dog adoption event because my partner and I are interested in adopting, obviously. Millie was very condescending, quite rude frankly. The other staff/volunteers I spoke with were kind and helpful though. read more

A very biased organization. Let me start by stating that I grew up rescuing and fostering animals. So here's my story: and these are the facts for May 2018 incident. 1. I fostered a 8 week pittbull mix 2. Because it displayed aggressive behavior I hired a private trainer. This is in the best interest of the puppy to be trained how to play properly and teach a pup at a young age to understand basic commands. 3. I voiced the concern to my foster buddy Asa and Jenna. This was a conversation, and they just dispelled my concerns. These girls are in their 20s mind you, never met the puppy, aren't a vet or a professional. Fast forward, Puppy gets adopted. I then receive an email stating that my viewpoint where an adopter should have the financial means to take care of a dog is unimportant. Hell, dogs are like human beings. They require food, vet appointments, shots, surgeries. You know like a regular human being needs. Fair viewpoint right? their program director Katie also felt that I should have not brought up the fact that the puppy displays aggressive behavior due to the pittbull myth. Now for the people out there who don't know; there are many myths out there such as the pittbull behavior and even black dog syndrome. Yes we all know that puppies are raised to be the way they are, HOWEVER, the parents disposition plays a huge part. These are everyday topics you read on animal informational websites, are discussed by professional dog trainers and vets. So what's wrong? It wasn't an argument, it wasn't hostile, it was literally words that were said without any emotions attached to it. So I then find out from the email I receive that MPR actually discourages you to be vocal. In fact they oppress it. Lastly there has been no training or discussion on what happens if someone you knew was interested in adopting. So if someone who is a personal friend comes by and sees the puppy and wants to adopt, I direct them to the website and apply online. Ofcourse as a friend I will expedite the process as much as I can. Nothing complicated there. All of the above is pretty normal so far right? No. Rather I get an email from the program director rejecting my application to be a volunteer when I couldn't foster due to my schedule. No email, no text, nothing to discuss the situation on how they came to this decision. Just a nice break up email, like we are in high school. So another Fact: Muddy Paws will discriminate and be oppressive if your opinions or even simple observations don't align with theirs. They self-select and the organization is run by unprofessional and untrained workers. At this point I'm clearly miffed. I've gone above and beyond on all of my fosters. Best food, treatment, care, and private training. Everyone who wants to help and volunteer for animals are all people who are good at heart, right? So what kind of organization goes above and beyond to seclude a person who wants to help? What true non-profit organization picks and chooses? They seclude if they don't like the way you breathe. The whole situation is stupid and immature if you ask me. It's like being in high school all over again. They made it clear that they value their best interest over the animals. If they don't like a foster they'd put a dog in a cage first. They've been reported to PIX news 11 and BBB. By accusing me Of being breed biased makes them a bigot themselves. read more

Ah... Muddy Paws... How I wish we had never crossed paths. Let's start with some direct quotes from the report we got about the dog we ended up adopting: "She is really gentle and curious but tends to be wary of men for some reason. She doesn't whine/growl/bite/bark and is always super excited to see us." "very well behaved" "Because of her gentle disposition, we think she would be the perfect family pet" So we got said dog.... After two days with us it was very clear that we either got the wrong dog, they lied to us or they have no idea what they are doing. She has severe aggression issues with people and dogs. She tried to bite multiple people within days of being with us. We've had her for 4 months and have worked with 4 different trainers to try to solve her issues and despite multiple thousands of dollars spent and a lot of time and effort on our part nothing has worked. We are now left with the only recommendation of sending her to an expensive board and train program. It could be anywhere upwards of $4,000 and likely more than that because of the severity of her behavior issues. In all our email exchanges, Muddy Paws claimed that they were aware of her behavior issues. So we are still left wondering if they lied to us on purpose or didn't want to admit their incompetence. Do yourself a favor, stay away from them and find a better organization to adopt from or buy a dog from a responsible breeder. I wish I had known more about the rescue world before this experience. Don't let them fool you, there is a reason why their adoption process is easier than other rescue's. There are a lot of resources and trainers out there who can help you better understand what a responsible rescue really looks like and how to test a dog's temperament. I look forward to seeing what lies Rachael comes up with to cover up her organization's crying lack of expertise. read more

Muddy Paws is AMAZING. Their team is loving and resourceful and the adoption process was seamless. When I went to meet the pup I adopted and walked her around, I met two other people who had adopted their dog through Muddy Paws and couldn't say enough good things. Gemma, who I adopted, is one of the sweetest pups I've ever met! She was already house trained, and leash and crate trained. She was fixed and microchipped too. I was given all of her medical records as well as her foster parent's information and Muddy Paws made it clear that they are always there to help too! I highly recommend them. They have great pups, they truly care, they are responsive and responsible, and the process is seamless with them! Thank you Muddy Paws! read more

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I have been volunteering with Muddy Paws for two years in several capacities and have been repeatedly impressed by the leadership team's competence, professionalism, and integrity--which in turn attracts competent and dedicated volunteers. Foster and Adoption are difficult to get right, but I fully trust that the team tries its best every time to make the right decision without putting dogs, volunteers, or adopters at risk. I admire that they continue to review their practices to remove unnecessary barriers to adoption and I have observed firsthand the humility with which they approach mistakes and accept feedback. Regarding internal systems, procedures, and technology, I have found Muddy Paws to be an innovative and trustworthy organization and a leader in NYC for rescue, fostering, and adoption. This group is really a pleasure to work with! read more

We LOVED our experience with Muddy Paws Rescue. They do such a fantastic job of updating their website every day so you can always check which dogs are available. They communicate well, and the process of adopting was very easy! We are so overjoyed at our little pup Ralphie we rescued. He came with all his shots, neutered, and he's such an angel. He's so perfect! We are so grateful to MuddyPaws. Great organization and their volunteers care so much about the dogs! read more

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Can't thank Muddy Paws enough for the lovely Bailee! It literally only took me a month from deciding to adopt to taking Bailee home. The muddy paws team was professional, sufficient and really cared about their dogs and the adopters. They were very considerate of my experience level and candid about if certain dogs would be a good match for me. The foster family also did a great job training Bailee. A stray only months ago, she turned out to be such a sweet, loving and confident girl. The experience to adopt from Muddy Paws far exceeded my expectations and I can't imagine a better way to bring a beautiful soul home. read more

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Great job being an exemplary animal rescue in NYC. This is how a rescue should be run, the goal being placing shelter animals in homes as soon as possible. The vetting process/adoption events model should be rubber-stamped across all rescues in NYC. I registered to adopt, was matched/screened by MPR, met with my adoptee, and left with my dog in under an hour. Bottom-line, if your earnest in adopting an animal matches MPR's earnest in placing these wonderful pets, you go from registering to adoption within one day. read more

They connected us with our pup! They had him in a foster home, so they set up an in-person meetup with us at the Foster's place, gave the Foster the power to let us pay and sign papers right there (we had already gone through a vetting process), and made the process painless! PLUS I had the founder's number and texted her because Koda already developed Kennel Cough and needed antibiotics before we even adopted him, but the Foster didn't know what kennel cough looked like so he wasn't treated yet. Rachael actually met up with us in Connecticut to give us free antibiotics (with directions) for Koda! It was such a help, since we had literally just adopted him a couple days previously. They have an awesome social media presence and they work so, so hard to save countless dogs. read more

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Back in July I was looking around to adopt and found Muddy Paws (MPR) on the web (I also researched it on Yelp). Went online filled out the application all references were checked and I was approved. From there the process is all downhill, saw Trixie's picture reached out to MPW and days later at the Petco in Union Sq. Trixie was going to her FOREVER HOME. The staff very friendly and extremely helpful throughout the entire process and I have recommended Muddy Paws to others interested in adopting. read more

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Our experience with Muddy Paws has been beyond terrible. Things started out great - we submitted our application, had our interview, and met our dog virtually. One challenge with the organization is the extreme time pressure placed on things - we were forced to say yes/no to adopting the dog within minutes of the interview, and were then told we had 24 hours to pick her up. We were unable to visit the dog in person due to covid protocols (even outside). We made them aware of our family, including two young children. We were given detailed personality of the dog, which proved very inaccurate. Within 3 hours of being in our home, the dog had drawn blood with bites and our two children would not leave their rooms for fear of the dog. Within 3 hours of adopting her we contacted both the foster family and muddy paws to take her back, noting that we are not an appropriate or safe home for the pet. Muddy Paws has been very slow to respond / address our concerns - if we were a single couple I'd understand, but ultimately this is not a safe situation for our children and they seem like they could care less about this. The prior foster family refused to take the dog back (I assume they realized there were issues they hid from us). I've lived with dogs my whole life - ultimately we trusted that the dog we were matched with would be safe for children as Muddy paws and the foster family suggested, but this has not been the case. Now we are stuck with a dog that we cannot care for, with no ability to return her and no recourse to find another home for her. I would highly suggest never adopting or fostering a dog from Muddy Paws especially if you have young children. We are posting this to warn other families and also in the hope that Muddy Paws will contact us so we can resolve this issue. read more

I just adopted my second dog; this time from Muddy Paws Rescue. They have been amazing in their follow-up, their procedures, their thoroughness. Everyone has been super-helpful and, this being our first puppy Pup, I don't feel abandoned at all. My little girl seems to be in great health and was well cared for at her foster mom's house. I was happy with my first adoption agency. Now experiencing the deep contact that Muddy Paws has given, I'm super impressed. Can't recommend them more! read more

I'm writing this review based on my experiences with MPR's volunteer program and adoptions program - as I'm both an adopter and a volunteer! When I started volunteering with Muddy Paws 2 years ago, I signed up without knowing anybody - I just knew I wanted to work with dogs. The staff was so incredibly kind and welcoming, and volunteer/foster onboarding is super organized, so I felt empowered and supported as I learned the ropes. I've gotten to meet a ton of great people, plus I've gotten in lots of puppy time! Working with MPR makes me feel like I'm genuinely making a difference in people's (and pups') lives, which is just such an amazing feeling. In August of last year, I finally adopted an MPR pup of my own (!!) and the adoption process was smooth, straightforward, and supportive - even in crazy Covid times! I'm so proud to volunteer with them, I'm so thankful that they found me my perfect pup, and I highly recommend them if you're looking for a dog, a foster organization, or a volunteer opportunity! read more

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As a first time adopter, MPR exceeded my expectations of an adoption agency. Not only was my application processed quickly, but the staff was so responsive. It was amazingly clear how much love and care goes into this organization, and the amount of work that goes in to ensure that each dog has an amazing foster home experience and gets paired with the perfect home for them. Even though I couldn't meet my adopted pupper in person, the zoom meeting was seamless and easy. I got so much information about my puppy regarding his medical record, habits, microchip transfer etc. that it made it very easy to transition him into my home. They also have amazing partnerships with various services, trainers, veterinarians so you won't feel alone in the process of raising your puppy/dog. I hope you join the MuddyPawsPack or donate to this amazing group! read more

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I'm a first time adopter and my experience with Muddy Paws was truly wonderful. They made the process so easy, but were immensely thoughtful and supportive along the way, answering questions and helping me to make sure my new puppy was the right fit. Every staff member and volunteer I met was kind and a pleasure to work with. And the turnaround from application to adoption was so quick! I couldn't be more grateful for them. read more

i couldn't say enough amazing things about muddy paws. they are very organized, and every single person i've encountered throughout this whole process has been polite and professional although i'm sure being inundated throughout this pandemic. i applied in april and within 2 weeks i was approved. i looked and applied for a few dogs that caught my eye on their website but when i saw my boy i knew he was supposed to be part of my family. within 3 days of inquiring about him he was in his new home. we're coming up on 6 months and the foster regularly checks in (he was great and he really loves my boy) and they email consistently to check up on how we're doing. just really made this process so positive and i can't thank them enough for all the amazing work they do for these amazing pups ! read more

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Great experience with volunteers and MPR staff. Completed phone interview during Covid, and after being approved, submitted applications for dogs featured on their Adoptable Dogs page. Very quick turnaround from submitted application to being contacted about an available dog. Process was much less stressful than I anticipated, with volunteers and staff on hand to answer any questions and support you throughout the process. Would highly recommend! read more

I adopted an incredible dog from Muddy Paws. Found out about them by just asking people on the street whenever we saw a really cute dog. They came up a bunch. The experience was great- quick but professional. Her foster parents gave a great description and we feel like we were very informed as far as an adoption goes. This being our 2nd dog, we were very concerned about making the right choice for our household. The new addition, Zaetovan, has only been incredible! Thank you! read more

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This place is the best. It's hard to find a puppy in NYC and feel super supported after you adopt them! Staff was so intelligent and informed about the care, and super responsive with any questions I had. I am so fortunate for being able to adopt a puppy from this wonderful place. I HIGHLY recommend. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this organization and the people who run it. The application and adoption process is discerning and thorough (as it should be) but not burdensome or adversarial--they want to see you get the dog of your dreams and at the same time make sure that dog gets a good home. I'm so grateful to Muddy Paws for rescuing so many dogs and finding them loving families--and especially for bringing my dog Grace from Puerto Rico and into my life. read more

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Reached out to them several times to attempt to adopt a dog that had been available for weeks. And would not be able to make the Saturday event so emailed several times to say we would gladly pick up the pup from the fosters home or would pay for whatever supplies the foster may need to hold the pup until we could make it to the event the following Saturday. Reached out via several emails as well as contacted via social media only to be told basically to stop messaging them they would get to us when they could. Whicb their we site says 1-3 days but this all happened over 8-9 days no response. With all that being said the dog we had hoped for is now adopted and all of thag without the common courtesy of saying "Hey we can't do that." or "it's mandatory to adopt at the event for immediate pick up" so we could make last minute effort or plans to be sure we were there. Worst part of it all our friends as well as my gf have helped them in the past with fostering. Only to now be treated in this manner. Terrible. Suggestion if you're looking go somewhere with a bit more integrity. read more

My bf and I adopted our dog Sadie, fka Sandy, from muddy paws in August 2018 as a part of their "clear the shelters" event. I had stalked her litter on their IG page, submitted an adoption application, but when I didn't hear back after a week, we just went down to the adoption event early. Our adoption counselor was fantastic, and Sadie has been an angel. I seriously couldn't ask for a better dog. The only suggestion I have is that it would've been nice if my adoption application had been approved beforehand; I think it would've made the day less stressful. But all's well that ends well. I also never anticipated the community she would open us up to. We ended up connecting with all 10 of Sadie's siblings on Instagram and met up for a reunion! It's been such a great experience, we're looking at adopting another pup from muddy paws Adopt, don't shop!! read more

I am writing this as a reply to the company. It was mentioned that they are still waiting for me to reply to them about our last communication in which I was told that these are the options for my dog: rehoming him ourselves, trying to get assistance from another adoption agency in rehoming/surrendering - which was told to me as being "very difficult", and I was also informed that Muddy Paws did not have a foster placement for our dog at the time of the conversation, and that if I were to surrender the dog back to them when they have someone available, the "most likely outcome would be euthanasia". I have not replied because it did not seem like there was any other viable option other than rehoming him ourselves, which has not been successful as my dog, Coby, is on several expensive medications and is having ongoing health issues, as I mentioned in my original review. When we first got Coby, he was a handful and we are first time dog parents, so we did inquire about surrendering him. However, we warmed up to him and chose not to to go through with that, and I am incredibly glad that we did not surrender him back, because he would have the same health and behavioral issues with another owner, and would have been surrendered again and "most likely euthanized". I also want to make sure that those perusing and contemplating adoption are aware of the experience we have had with this agency. The "help" we have been offered was a phone number to a behavioral assistance hotline. As stated in the company's reply, "We did review this dog's behavioral concerns, including some undesirable leash behavior that we had seen in foster care. From a medical perspective, this dog had been seen in the previous few weeks by a veterinarian, and another vet tech separately for a heartworm test. Neither of these professionals, nor his foster, saw any medical concerns." - Not at any time during our sit down with the adoption counselor was this "undesirable" leash behavior mentioned, not to me, and not to my partner, and it was certainly not included in any of his medical or adoption paperwork. This would have been very important for us to know as we would not have gone through with the adoption. The only thing told to us was that our dog is "High energy", which has nothing to do with leash reactivity or "undesirable leash behavior". With regards to his intestinal issues (bacteria, parasites and severe food allergies), anyone who has spent at least one day with our dog would know he has issues because he has not had one solid stool since the day we adopted him, not one. No fecal test was performed according to the medical paperwork; the only test performed was heartworm. Since he has been having issues with this stool since day one, one can conclude that his issues were either not treated, inappropriately treated, and absolutely not resolved by the time he was up for adoption. Also, just to give you a timeline, Coby came to Muddy Paws what looks like to be August 30th, 2019, and was up for adoption and adopted by us on by September 8th, 2019, if the paperwork that was give to us was accurate. If our dog was having issues with his stool; it would be impossible not to notice it, and 8 days is definitely enough time to notice this issue, but definitely not enough time to treat is, according to our vet. I hope that information was enough to clear up any questions. As I mentioned, we have spent thousands of dollars in the four months we've had Coby and although I know there is an inherent risk in any adoption, the lack of support, and giving limited options as well as throwing around the word "euthanasia" definitely does not give me trust in working with this agency. I hope other people have had better experiences with Muddy Paws; I just think it would be important for prospective adopters to know situations like mine are possible too. To Muddy Paws - you have my contact information and could have reached out to me as well to check in about Coby as our last conversation took place quite some time ago, but I have not heard anything either. ---Nellya* read more

Recommend this organization to all my friends and family. I am so thankful for the team members helping me out thru the adoption process. It took me about 6months to find our perfect puppy, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Also want to thank Nicole and Amanda who worked with me thru email and one on one with my adoption process. Muddy Paws Rescue is an awesome group and if you're looking for you next best friend you should definitely start here read more

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I am a volunteer and donor for Muddy Paws Rescue, and just wanted to share a bit about my experience which might help others when choosing a non-profit dog rescue to adopt, foster, or volunteer with. The volunteer experience has been really rewarding, and every staff and volunteer I've met has been very friendly and helpful. I have tried to apply to volunteer with 3 other rescues/shelters, but they often don't respond to applications, or they just don't offer a lot of hands-on opportunities/events where you can volunteer with the dogs. Muddy Paws usually has 1-2 adoption events every weekend, which has been great for my schedule. Besides my time, I also choose to donate to Muddy Paws Rescue, because I've seen firsthand how much work everyone (both staff and volunteers) put in to save as many dogs as possible, and to place dogs in the best homes possible. The volunteers at adoption events, and the volunteers who do administrative things behind the scenes have always been responsive. Whenever I've had any questions or concerns, it's always been heard and addressed right away. I personally have only met the most dedicated people involved with the rescue (whether it's staff, foster volunteers, adoptions volunteers, or event volunteers), and am so glad to have found Muddy Paws Rescue. When I move into a dog-friendly apt, I'll definitely become a Muddy Paws foster and adopter as well! read more