I had a great experience adopting our kitten here. My wife and I visited one of their adoption…read moreevents and the volunteers/staff there were very helpful in choosing the best kitten for us. The application process was smooth and efficient. Price was reasonable and our kitten received all of his needed vet care, shots, etc before he came home with us. We are extremely pleased with our new family member and the Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley!

Working with Sue and Barbara from the Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley was a wonderful experience. I…read morewas from Tewksbury, MA and now live in Merrimac, MA. Found their website and emailed them and called as I could not fill in the application from my computer. They replied, mentioned and sent a picture of Jolene, a beautiful black/white 2 yr. old tuxedo female cat. Had a meet and greet at the foster moms home and Jolene and I had an instant connection. She was purring, rubbed up against me, talked. It felt as if we had known each other for ever. Jolene was a perfect companion for me and Jolene was mine before I left the home. I picked her up at the Petco store in Plaistow, NH, filled out the paperwork, bought furniture, food, toys and things Jolene would need. She is my baby. What a joy she is. Has checked out every inch of my apartment and has made herself right at home. Very affectionate, follows me everywhere. We get along just fine. I am very thankful to Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley for introducing me to my Jolene. They are the best!

Highly recommend this rescue! I lost my dog feb 2025 and was…read morelucky to find these bonded pair just a few months later

I just adopted a 13-week-old puppy. Within the first 24 hours of bringing her home, I noticed a…read morehuge stye on her eye. The foster I was in contact with told me to reach out anytime if I had questions, so I asked whether she had noticed it before the puppy was transported up north. She said no and then completely freaked out, telling me "now she's really upset," as if it were somehow my fault that the puppy developed a stye. Of course, I brought the puppy to the vet the very next day. $249 later, the vet said she was otherwise fine and prescribed an ointment, which cleared the stye in less than a day. I also brought a stool sample to that appointment. Low and behold, the puppy tested positive for Giardia. Treating that cost another $144 for both my new puppy and my dog because they had been together since I brought her home, which I believed was safe since we were told the puppies were "quarantined." All of the adopters from this litter were in a group chat with the foster parent, who asked us every single day for three days if the puppies were okay and whether they had diarrhea which now makes perfect sense. Another puppy from the litter also tested positive, and only then did the foster admit that one of the puppies had already tested positive and treated before adoption. Not a single adopter was informed of this until our puppies were already infected. Instead of acknowledging that we should have been alerted that our puppies were exposed to a highly contagious parasite and that all puppies have been treated proactively, she deflected responsibility and blamed transportation. It's clear she does not understand how contagious Giardia is or that her entire yard is now likely contaminated. She also informed us that she currently has another litter of puppies who in my opinion are at risk since soil is contaminated for 2-4 weeks even after feces has been removed. This is absolutely irresponsible behavior and shows zero accountability, and at the end of the day regardless of treatment we had the right to know they was contact with this parasite instead of hiding it.

DON'T TRUST THEM, THEY ARE LIARS. I went asking about 2 dogs and was told only one dog in the whole…read moreplace was suitable. After spending 4 hrs mtg and wtg l told them I wanted to come back during their free adoption event to adopt (as many others were obviously doing). I wanted to think about it because I would rather use adoption money to go towards the dog's medical treatment. I was nastly told by a staff woman standing at the desk and overheard, "fine if the dog doesn't get adopted by then". So I asked if I could make a deposit or do anything at all to try to hold the dog and was adamantly told no "first come first serve period"! I totally understood that if I waited he may get adopted and had seriously considered going back to pay the $500 fee. However, I received a call back that they gave me the wrong dates of the free waiver event and wanted to let me know because and I quote on phone recording "my meeting went well and they would love for me to be able to bring the dog home". Again I was told to get there first because it was first come, first serve if he wasn't ADOPTED in the meantime. l want to be clear that my complaint isn't with the young lady whom helped me with my 1st meeting, or the call back person, and the lovely receptionist, they were great. So I called back, left a message, to ensure that it was the 14th not 13th because I definitely wanted to adopt the dog, will be there first in line if he wasn't ADOPTED over the weekend. After once again driving THREE HOURS there, I STOOD IN LINE FOR 1/12 hrs TO BE "FIRST IN LINE'. I tell them I want to adopt the dog!, I received a call that everything went well, my dog and their dog met and there were no issues I was made aware of. Staff person says wait she has to talk to a manager. Mgr tells me no I can't adopt the dog they have someone with an APPOINTMENT LATER WAITING who wants to see a behaviorist first and get more info and says quietly so no on but me hears, they're not even sure yet. I am absolutely lived and yes yelling because they're not supposed to hold dogs that are starred because they are considered highly needed to be adopted out because they have been there for a long time and not doing too great in the shelter and NOT for people who say they are just INTERESTED. This is why they have the fee waiver event isn't it! So now with a nasty smug attitude and smirk at me she states they're doing what's best for the dog and they have lots of APPLICANTS. I was told when asked about my online application being in the system they didn't take online applications only the people who came in person and met with them. They didn't tell me I could make an appointment with a behaviorist that would ensure my HOLD on the dog like they did for the other people. SO THEY ARE IN FACT LIARS, BECAUSE THEY WILL HOLD A DOG FOR WHOMEVER THEY PLEASE, that must have given them some damn good reason to do so. Now after over 12 hours of driving back and forth, putting my dog thru it all, spending hours waiting and meeting with the dog and staff, they give the dog to someone else with absolutely no courtesy of an explanation of why. I get that they want to do what's best for the dog that's been there a long time and was sent back after a previously failed adoption. But you should know they certainly don't give a damn about you, your heartbroken feelings and what you go thru. PLEASE don't for a minute believe anything they tell you. Even if you have 3 1/2 acres of private land, stay at home, spent over ten thousands dollars in medical care on other dogs, have over 10 yrs experience with a pit mix that you took from the street and spoil it ridiculously, used professional trainers to ensure that you've learned from previous mistakes and do your best now; because that's not good enough for them. Yes, I called the President to complain, and are now playing telephone tag with Deb. who may not bother and that may be for the best because I am so upset I am shaking now. Yes, I know in the end they will say too bad they lied, they don't care as long as the animals get adopted, because they were able to make 'special arrangements' at the discretion of their managers. Even if they had said they were sorry it really means nothing to them. You have been warned, your feelings and efforts have absolutely no bearing on adoption at the MSPCA. 2 more things: BE AWARE they intentionally withhold info on descriptions. they may not tell you a dog has been returned because it wasn't suitable with children before, will jump all over you, has serious medical issues, bite when being fed etc., info from me and others that I spoke with in line and my brother who adopted a cat that had a botched spay done by their vet(in Salem), they refused to believe him, take responsibility so he had to go somewhere else to have fixed.

NEVER donate to MSPCA at Nevins Farm. The staff there are not very nice and don't seem to care much…read moreabout people or even animals. Someone stole/kidnapped my cat from my neighborhood and brought him to Nevin's farm. I saw my cat Simba on their website and went there to pick him up. The uncaring staff at Nevin's farm told me that somone had already adopted my cat. The just kept siting legalise and telling me they had a legal right to do so. Ok, fine, but what about a little compassion? They allow people to kidnap/steal cats and drop them off. Do they even care if someone is stealing/kidnapping another person's family member? I don't trust or like anyone who doesn't care for animals. It's even worse when it's an organization that purports to care about animals. Shame on them! They are some of the meanest people I've ever met.

I walked in expecting it to be jail-like. Instead it's bright and clean and there are all sorts of…read moreopportunities to meet and interact with the animals. There's a really neat assortment of animals and it looks like quite a few people come just to visit them. When we adopted our rabbit (our first) they spent lots of time answering our questions. Everyone we worked with was friendly and clearly loved being there (even though it was an incredibly busy Sunday).

MSPCA IS HORRIBLE. I WILL NEVER REFER, ADOPT, OR TAKE AN ANIMAL TO THEM…read more WORSE ORGANIZATION FOR ANIMALS. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE ANIMALS. SAVE YOURSELF THE HEARTACHE. I will NEVER adopt from the MSPAC again. I adopted a frenchie from Nevins Farm a year ago. They told me that her salary gland was leaking into a pouch on her neck but that she was fine. That if it turns hard it will need surgery. But assured me it was not a "real" problem. Now its hard. Causing discomfort. Affecting her eating. Current vet can't do Sialadenectomy surgery because to close to juggler and judging by his shaking I think he has Parkinsons. Other vet wants deposit of over $7300 just to schedule Sialadenectomy and price to increase during surgery. Called MSPC to ask if they could help and do Sialadenectomy for less since their doctor caused the issue pulling teeth before her adoption. (They caused the issue. Problem is not on her intake form but is on adoption forms so injury happened w them.) I was told no. They need to evaluate to see if she needs Sialadenectomy even thougb 2 other vets said she does. Told me I am to pay full price but they accept financing or I can put it on a card because its so expensive. The woman literally laughed at me. Audibly laughed at me. This poor dog will probably be put down because pet insurance wont cover it. (pre- existing condition). Her current vet can't do it. Can't find a vet who actually cares. MSPCA won't help even though they caused it. And I dont have thousands to pay for what she needs. Heartbroken. My poor Thelma.

After 4 years of searching for a "not a pit bull" my favorite non breed, I fell in love with my…read moreneighbor's Doxie mix. After almost getting scammed, I found DTD Puppies. I have sent a deposit and I am awaiting a puppy. I am not particular about color or M/F. As a lifelong rescuer, I have worked in disaster areas. Getting a "bred" puppy was a last resort. These wonderful people are carefully managing small litters as they build their clients. I am grateful for their cautionary screening. I will wait the year or so for a healthy family dog; Not a Mill Puppy. Shari Moy Cambridge, MA

These people are condescending and Impossible to deal with it turns out…read more We waited 4 months and finally got got a puppy and agreed to pay $3000 for it. Only to be told a couple weeks later that they are canceling our agreement because they think I was rude pushy and demanding. My crime? Asking whether they had any more photos of our Waldo! They ONLY send one pic and didn't I remember it was NOT the weekend? I DIDN'T LISTEN!!! Which I clearly did to all of their rants. All they had to do was answer a couple of questions but in response I got the entire text of the agreement. Many times. They will tell you I was a pest but that is a lie. They were completely unreasonable. I was told I would not get even ONE photo last weekend because one of their other dogs had a medical problem. I am sympathetic but how long does it take to text or email ONE photo? Oh and they originally offered me an 8 week old pup they had yanked back from someone else for calling or texting with too many questions during the first couple of days. Apparently that was the "first time" that ever happened. And apparently what happened with me was "a first". I'm not sure what to believe from them. So do yourself a favor and move on from their site

It's been a month since we got our Milo from Purr Vibes Cattery. The kitten is absolutely…read moredelightful. Incredibly playful and full of energy, he has the perfect balance of curiosity and snuggles, and my older cat loves him.

From the owner: At Purr Vibes, we don’t just raise cats — we raise companions, soulmates, and lifelong family…read moremembers. What sets us apart? Home-Raised with Heart Every kitten is raised underfoot in our home — not in cages — surrounded by love, children, and everyday life. This creates confident, affectionate cats ready to thrive in yours. Champion Bloodlines Our Abyssinians come from award-winning lineage, combining ancient beauty with modern health and temperament. Health & Integrity First All kittens are CFA registered, health-tested, fully vaccinated, and raised in a stress-free environment — because your future family member deserves the best start in life. Personalized Support for Life Adoption doesn’t end at pickup. We guide you every step of the way — before, during, and long after your kitten comes home. Nationwide Delivery, Boutique Care Whether you’re nearby or across the country, our kittens arrive safely — and full of purrs. We’re not a kitten mill. We’re a mission-driven, boutique cattery for people who want more than a pet — they want a purring partner raised with love, purpose, and soul.

Randy Rezendes is going to be our trainer for Nutmeg's life which we hope will be long. She…read moreimmediately related warmly to him as soon as he arrived. So glad to be working with such a talented and empathetic trainer - and a special gift that he is a military veteran. Bright and well spoken, his gentle and firm manner is already paying off as Nutmeg's behaviors are already improving after only one visit. He worked on general obedience all based on training my wife and I to be pack leaders. He is awesome!

I wish we had known when we signed up that the whole premise of Bark Busters is teaching us to…read moregrowl at our dog in any situtation that we wanted to change. That method did not work for us. Both trainers we met with were very nice and enthusiastic. But we did not get results from their methods. They offer life time training but what good does that do if they can't solve the problem to begin with. I just want people to know before they jump into this. They do not do any training. They coach YOU. Our dog was a barker. We were supposed to jump up and growl at her when she barked. We could not do that 24/7. It was a very disappointing experience.

We have used Palatine many times for our dog. He's doesn't complain when we bring him. He's happy &…read morehealthy -- clean, not too tired, when we pick him up. Great personal care of the dogs. A family business. They have play time, but also quiet time. Be on time. Price is best of the ones we checked. Recommended.

From the owner: Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals provided no-kill animal shelter services to Central…read moreMassachusetts from 2001 until 2015, when a fire destroyed our kennel building, We have been rebuilding since then, through delays caused by the increased costs of building a new shelter that meets MA's stringent animal shelter codes and by the COVID pandemic and associated shutdowns. We're moving on an accelerated reopening plan and invite you to check out our website and Facebook pages.

I brought in my golden retriever and they did wonderful! He is just under a year old so he is still…read morefilling in so all I did was a bath and brush. They also trimmed the fur between his paws which was great! Really good pricing as well! My pup was a little nervous as first and didn't wanna leave me but did great and was so happy after! I have already rebooked for next month!

I have brought 3 rescues (3 different breeds) to Petsmart Epping, NH for training with Nadia and…read morecouldn't be more pleased!!! Her training is positive and never a negative response comes out of her mouth. Her passion in helping the dogs succeed along with the owners is GREAT! I started all 3 thru puppy/beginners and intermediate. She really helped in behavioral issues, confidence building along with focusing. Nadia never made me feel we had to strictly adhere to the program if there was something else I really wanted to work on to improve life at home. I am really looking forward to my next class with Nadia and can't wait to see even more improvement with Theia :)