Lowell humane society staff there doesn't just work there but they care about the animals and make…read moresure they go to good homes .

About a year ago, due to a chronic disability, I decided to rehome my beloved Sealyham terrier, and…read morewent to LHS to replace him with a cat. I had never owned a cat, but was willing to give it a try. While there, I adopted a cat named Spooky, and for the past year she has been a great comfort to me, and has also been a good friend to all of the guests I typically have in my home each week. My adoption of her has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me!

My dog loves Victory Paws! I'm not exaggerating when I say that Cassandra has changed my dog's life…read more(and mine) for the better. My dog Violet was stressed being alone all day while I work (trying-to-dig-her-way-out-of-my-condo kind of stressed). Cassandra and her daycare set-up ended being the perfect fit. When she had Violet and I come over for an introduction, Violet relaxed quickly and made herself at home on Cassandra's sofa, just like she'd do at home. I found that Cassandra is a delight to work with: she's very communicative and responsive and willing to accommodate special requests where she can. I was nervous about Violet's first day because she didn't love another, larger day care that I tried, but Cassandra sent me pictures of a happy dog before I had even gotten to my office. These days, Violet can't wait to get inside to see her friends. This is a dog who used to need to know where I was at all times and would never choose to go with someone else if I was there. Now she doesn't even look back at me when I drop her off. And I love that.

We have been so thrilled to have Cassandra taking care of our dog Maple. Cassandra has been so easy…read moreto communicate with, so flexible and accommodating and has taken such exceptional care of Maple, I can not sing high enough praises! When hiring a dog walker, you want to have someone trustworthy - this is someone that will be in your house and taking care of a very important family member! Cassandra is someone who gives you tremendous peace of mind as she is so trustworthy and professional. My husband and I have said to each other several times since we started working with Cassandra how great this has been for us and for Maple. Thank you Victory Paws!

I hope this review finds anyone who has the misfortune of having to rehome their dog. Forgive the…read morelength (I usually try to be brief), but in a situation that can be so remarkably difficult, I hope some of the level of detail provided will ease some of the pain & nerves. Our dog of four and a half years bit our 15 month old daughter - resulting in a stitch to her head & laceration on her eyelid that has thankfully healed. It wasn't an isolated event - we had a previous scare & a hand full of minor incidents. While our dog by no means was aggressive in nature, his high levels of anxiety mixed with a perpetual need to be in the mix of things proved to be a poor mix for a home w/ an increasingly mobile toddler. We made the decision to rehome our dog - a decision that was both easy to make, while remarkably painful. The obedience trainer that we had used had connected us with NE Paws - and I genuinely can't say enough nice things about them. To say they went "above & beyond" our expectations would be a disservice to the amount of work & empathy that was shown. The foster mother (Lauren) connected w/ us on a video conference call the day we reached out to them - even though she was on vacation seeing her daughter & grandchildren. She was incredibly kind, understanding & patient - as she listened to my wife & I blabber through tears explaining the situation. On that call she committed to staying in constant contact, giving the dog a great transitional home and allowing us to be apart of the adoption process - and she absolutely delivered on each and every front. We dropped our dog off at the foster's home - which honestly seemed more like a dog resort. Plenty of space inside & an enormous fenced in backyard with a ton of space, toys everywhere, a plastic kiddy pool, etc. The foster mother's husband (Gary) proved to be just as kind as Lauren, walking us through all the sorts of things they do w/ the dogs including walks, hikes, trips to the beach, etc. They also discussed their overall approach to fostering - a week of observation before listing the dog, including some boundary-testing so they could get a full understanding of what would and would not be a good home for the dog. Once the dog was listed we could be involved (if we wanted), and they would have no reservations about declining an application if they didn't see it as a fit. We were sent home with a hug & words of encouragement from Lauren, as well an entire box of kleenex that we absolute most certainly needed. We were told to reach out to her w/ as many updates as we needed, and a smiling photo of our dog was sent to us via text even before we were home, shortly followed up by an update on how he had done on his first walk. The week of observation we were sent plenty of photos & text updates. When NE Paws felt they identified a good fit for our dog, Lauren reached out w/ a few follow-up questions she had to make sure it would be an ideal fit. We'd connect with the gentleman who wanted to adopt that week to address any outstanding questions he had. Afterward, Lauren reached out to us to make sure we didn't have any outstanding concerns with the adopter, while relaying to us that she'd made it clear that it'd be important for us to stay in contact w/ him. Re-homing your dog is an awful process. Paws New England can't make it not painful - but it'll be immediately clear that you are in a especially capable and caring hands , and you will be consistently re-validated of that throughout the process.

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

Sandra is excellent. I did the 8 week puppy program with my rescue and Sandra did wonders turning…read moremy rambunctious puppy into a much more well behaved dog. I enjoyed her program so much that I signed up for an 8 week loose leash walking program. My pup Emma knows when it's time for Sandra to show up and waits eagerly at the door for her training sessions. Emma always comes home super happy and greatly enjoys her training. I would highly recommend Sandra!

I spent a few months looking for a dog to rescue. I was surprised how hard and frustrating it was…read more But then I came across The Derry humane society. Not only was the process smooth but the foster mom was spectacular. She absolutely loved the dog and worked hard to find the right home for him based on his personality. She matched us to our new dog and he fits into our lifestyle perfectly. Every adoption agency is different but the Derry humane society took wonderful care of our dog. He was only $400 and came neutered, micro chipped, and had several hundred dollars in receipts for medical care. My new favorite part of my day is when he comes back from his morning walk with his mommy. He jumps into the bed, onto my chest, and playfully attacks me. After breakfast he repeats the attack but then demands I get up and have my coffee with him. We love him so much!! Thank you for taking the extra time in matching the dog to the new owners!!!

I adopted 2 dogs from this wonderful rescue. The volunteers work very hard and are dedicated to…read morefinding the best match for each animal.

They were very helpful in placing my rescue dog with me - we have had him for over nine years and…read morehe has been the best dog ever.

Rescued my black lab Aussie mix who was over one and needed a home after his brother was rescued…read more They were incredibly accommodating as I was away when he would arrive and arranged a foster. Oakley now has a loving home and myself and his brothers mom reunited them. Highly recommend

All I can say is this is the best doggie daycare in Billerica with a staff that cares. Dogs love it!read more

We brought our mixed large breed rescue dog to Red Barn after he had been attacked by another dog…read more We were afraid he would become afraid of all strange dogs because of the incident. The guys at Red Barn are wonderful with him! Honestly we see that he's even better with other dogs now than he was before. Neeko is hard to control when we pull into the parking lot. It's a good thing he's always tethered in our vehicle because I think he would jump out the window he's SO happy to be there.

Nervously pulling up to Home Away From Home, I sat in the car with my dog, Rusty, so scared how my…read moredog son would do with Lizz. I got out of the car, brought Rusty with me, and all I had to do was see the smile on Lizz'a face when she saw Rusty and I. Everything melted away. She took Rusty and I in the back where he smelled EVERYTHING. Lizz could tell I was relieved of any tenacious nerves that I had. We stayed in the back yard and her husband brought out their dog, Zajka. She was so great to my Rusty! I've never ever felt more comfortable and connected with dog people before. The inside of the home is clean as well! Rusty still smelled out the whole place. (He's a Bloodhound) He had a look of peace on his face. I couldn't be happier. After talking for what seemed to be 2 hours of laughing and fun, I would absolutely suggest Home Away From Home. Not only for my Rusty, but for your fur child, too!!! Much love!!!

There is no one I would trust more with my fur baby! I know she's in great hands and is always…read morehappy and relaxed with Liz.