I wasn't able to adopt from this rescue, but they were professional and clearly work hard to make…read moresure they place their puppies and safe and loving homes.

Holy paperwork, Batman! I think the only thing they didn't ask for on the 6-page application was a…read moreDNA sample. If the goal is to deter people from adopting, well done. I found and adopted a puppy elsewhere before ever hearing back from these folks.

My 78 y.o. mother who lives with me for over 12 years in the same gated community/townhome and I…read morejust lost 3 beautiful pets in the past year from very old age and started searching for a dog to rescue. We happened upon Sherlock with Big Bones, and were eagerly awaiting to meet this sweet boy. I filled out the lengthy application and was waiting and waiting for any response. Nothing. I wanted to call them, but they don't have a number listed. So more than a week later I went back to the original post on FB about Sherlock and asked if he's possibly already been adopted. The volunteer was nice, she kept me informed and said not yet. I asked why I haven't heard back yet, she said to check junk mail folder. Of course there it was, sitting in junk mail for over 8 days. I answered his question regarding our home ownership explaining that I am the home owner, but my home is in a Trust and will remain that way. Without any other questions we were turned down and told that we are not a good fit for Sherlock, but no explanation as to why. He said we can try to apply for a different dog. WHAT? No thank you! How rude! I am so deeply crushed. I just wanted to meet him. I will never use this agency. Max Fund and plenty of others, are far more reasonable and easier to communicate with and meet the animals in need. Adopters be warned.

5 weeks ago we adopted Kourtney whom we've renamed Piper. The adoption process to get approved was…read morevery thorough. That's a good thing when it comes to dealing with new homes for rescue pups. We are totally and completely in love with Piper. She is the perfect fit for our family. She and our other dog, Sophie, play together so well. They often sleep cuddled up together. Thank you Big Bones for giving us the opportunity to adopt the sweetest dog ever! BTW, our son adopted from Big Bones the week before we got Piper. He too had a very good experience and got a great little boy who is a perfect fit with his other dog.

We've adopted two pups from Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue - this is a well-run organization that…read moremakes sure they take the time to find the right fit and home for the pets they rescue, and they also do a great job taking care of the pups before they put them up for rescue (through the foster parents, as well as with neutering/spaying and vaccination). I feel their interview process is thorough, and they do a good job of helping you find the right pup. We've loved both of the pups we've gotten from here, and they were such a good fit for our home. So grateful to organizations like this!

Thank you to RMPR for bringing Lottie into our family. She has adapted quickly to her new…read moresurroundings, complete with happy zoomies in her new yard. Lottie arrived already potty trained and well‑socialized with both dogs and people. We are especially grateful to her wonderful fosters, Brian and Ashley, for giving her everything she needed to be ready for her forever home.

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.

Publicly sharing my response to a "How was your adoption experience" survey from LCHS:…read more First let me say that we are thrilled to have adopted a dog, and happy that it was done via the LCHS. But this question is asking about the experience, and to be honest it wasn't great. I have a Loveland address, but it's roughly an hour to reach your facilities. With nobody answering the phone or emails, there was no way for me to put a hold on the dog we wanted, so we had to just take a chance and drive over. With a wait time - once somebody finally came to the door - of over an hour, that means we'd invested at least 3 hours in what we expected to be a waste of time. And I would add that this was not our first visit to LCHS. A previous visit had been completely for nothing. If you think of each aspect of the process as either having a Deterring effect or an Encouraging one, there's too much Deterrent here. I know COVID will be used as an excuse, but that's exactly what it is. People can find a way to get important things done. I also think the price tag is awfully steep, in comparison to equivalent facilities elsewhere. We adopted a puppy for $300 in Austin last year. Why is LCHS double? Deterrent! On a positive note, a lengthy paperwork application would have been an additional Deterrent, and I commend you for not having one; I strongly suggest that you keep it this way if the primary goal is to help put homeless animals into the homes of people who want them.

Fantastic group of people! We just adopted a puppy from the last night and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. Friendly team, knew the dog and generously shared info. The kennels were clean and the whole place was welcoming. I have been to many other places that smelled horrendously of pet excrement and just felt unhealthy. At NOCO Humane Society you can tell they care about their charges but also want to engage with people coming in. Amazing experience.

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!!!

The team at Pawsco is incredibly friendly and efficient - I really enjoyed working with them…read more The time was right to add a furry addition to my house, so I submitted an online application for a kitten that was recently listed as available for adoption. This was about 2 days before Christmas. I was contacted by one of their adoption coordinators not long after and by New Year's Day I was having a meet-and-greet with my potential kitty. Meet and greet went awesome and I signed the adoption papers that day. In less than a week I'd found my new buddy! The adoption cost ($75) covered neuter, vaccines, microchip and more. I felt great knowing I was rescuing a safe and healthy animal. His foster mom was fantastic as were all the Pawsco people I interacted with. Everyone was very helpful and responsive - it was an easy process and I would recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a pet.

My husband and I just adopted a dog from the Shiba Scout Rescue, and we love this little dog so…read moremuch already!! Though the adoption process is long (including a 9 page application, review of app, match-up with a dog, home visit, and finally the actual adoption process), it is so worth it, because for the price of the dog (which varies depending on the age/ability of the dog you are adopting), you get: spay or neuter, vaccinated for distemper/parainfluenza/parvovirus vaccine, deworming, microchip, a 1 hour personal training session or a professional training course at a Shiba Scout Rescue approved facility and senior dogs 7 years or older will also be given a dental if necessary. What I loved most about adopting through the rescue is that we received our dog already knowing that he would be good with our cats and with kids, when we decide to start a family. They keep the dogs for a time to observe them so they can give you a general idea of what kind of dog you are getting. While it is a longer process than adopting a dog through an animal shelter or humane society, I think it is so much more worth it because you already know the dog's personality (for the most part), and whatever problems may arise can be solved through the training course provided in the adoption fee.

A wonderful rescue. Very helpful! You know that the dogs are well taken care of by how informed…read morethey are about the Shiba breed and doggie behavior. Their positive training and high standards of care are unparalleled.

We took our puppy here. Vet is honest, reliable, values your pet more than running your wallet dry…read more Will always recommend this clinic.