I came to the society to make a donation and to see what cats were available for adoption. I have…read morerecently lost my 21 year old cat and wanted another lap cat. When I visited the first time, a lap cat who was just spayed, locked her eyes on me....I thought a match! The large man working at the facility said the cat was not up for adoption. He also did not tell me ANYTHING about the process and need to file an "application" online. He only said, after much prodding, it would be a few weeks before the cat would be up for adoption, and I should check back on the website in a few weeks. I will say he was very "STAND-OFF-ISH" to me for an unknown reason. I came back the next week, and the cat was not there. I was told from a more friendly man, that the cat was having its stiches removed and another week or so before the cat would be ready for adoption. But unfortunately, he too did not tell me about the adoption process and need for an online application. Why would people whom are trying to get animals adopted, not tell them about the application process? WHAT ELSE ARE THEY HIDDING?

I did some vaccination services for both of my animals here. One caveat being that they only had…read morethe six month regimens at the time, and in vet offices you can probably do the one year instead. Will need to sit down and crunch the numbers between one or the other. There isn't a lot of room inside so you'll probably sit outside in your car, pets go in and the waiting begins in the lot. Will update this review with the pricing when I sort out my documentation

Both my parents and I have adopted dogs from City Dogs, and I cannot thank them enough for bringing…read moresuch fantastic dogs into our lives. The adoption process was super easy, and they were willing to work with with me since we weren't sure my first dog was ready for a fur sibling. They wanted to make sure that the adoption was a good fit for everyone. I can say that compared to other rescues I have worked with, CDR goes out of their way to ensure that they are giving dogs a good home and make sure they are up front about a dogs needs and medical history. Pictures of my CDR friends, Lou and Elliot, are attached. :)

Trying to adopt a cat from City Kitties place was one of the most upsetting experiences I've had in…read moreyears. The way they handled it was so concerning that and I can't in good conscience recommended them to anyone. They are too disorganized and unprofessional to be trusted with the well-being of vulnerable animals. The short version of my story is, they told me for weeks that they were working on my adoption application when they'd actually deleted it because of a technical glitch that they never bothered to tell me about. The full version is as follows: I spent hours filling out the lengthy application to adopt a cat, Lala, from them and waited for weeks to hear back about her. Every time I contacted them about my application, they said they were working on it and I would hear back soon. As time went on, I knew something was off, but I didn't know what. Finally, after weeks of little-to-no communication from them, they sent me a curt email telling me they'd just given the cat to someone else (who applied long after I did, so clearly they have the capability to get adoptions done quickly when they want to) and that they knew all along I'd been trying to adopt her but had deleted my application without considering it and without telling me they'd done so. I was absolutely devastated. I'd wanted that cat so badly and had been waiting for weeks to hear back. I cried for days after getting that message. Everything about the way they handled this was incredibly suspicious and frankly gross. I truly don't understand why they chose again and again, for weeks, to tell me that they were working on my application when that wasn't true. They should have told me that there'd been a glitch so I could fill out a new one - that would have taken no more time and effort than telling me they were working on it. (Not to mention, the whole time this was happening, this poor little cat was homeless. Did they not care about her at all?) At the very least, they should have just said at the beginning that they weren't considering me; that would have saved me weeks of anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty and then the heartbreak at the end. No one at the organization acknowledged that I was hurt or that telling me they were working on my application when they'd actually deleted it was, at best, a wildly inappropriate and unprofessional thing to do. FF, I now have a lovely cat I adopted from Last Chance Animal Rescue and we're very happy together.

This is the best place to adopt cats or to volunteer for cats in need. They are always needing a…read morehelping hand and is a wonderful organization that cares for the fur babies in need. You can tell they take pride in taking great care of the fostered kittens and cats there. Because they emphasize excellent care for their fostered cats, the result is a well trained and happy addition to any family. The AWLMC has been helping animals for many years and has successfully homed thousands of kitties throughout Montgomery County with care. Please visit the AWLMC, they are so welcoming and can use all the help they can get, for a great cause!

This animal shelter has the BEST cats! It is a comfortable setting for the cats to relax in. They…read morehave huge cages and big rooms for the cats to stay in until they get adopted. The cats may be scared at first and then the volunteer crew comes in to feed them. Then the next group of volunteers comes in to enrich them and play, and give the cats attention. Before you know it, someone sees the cat at an Open House at the shelter, and the person (s) fall in love with the cat. They apply and turn in their adoption application, and pay the cat fee and adopt the cat! What a happy beginning! Please come to the AWL cat shelter open shelter days. Open every Saturday 12-3pm, 1st Friday of the month 6-8pm, and every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Great experience!

I went for Clear the Shelters and they had no adoption fee for the weekend. My partner and I were…read morelooking for a spayed cat between 2-8 years old and we found one. I rounded my rating up to a 5 because I understand it was a busy weekend and they needed to get many people through as the shelter was over capacity. We only got 15 minutes to look over the 40 different cats and choose 2 to "meet"(open the cage and pet them), which was difficult. BUT now we are the happy owners of a cute chunky kitty named Jade. They read over her information and gave us the microchip info to switch ownership from her last owner.

Dear Dr. Cahill and team, Thank you so much for your…read moreexceptional care you gave my recently adopted kitten. Your compassion, skill, and dedication have brought her back to good health, and I am deeply grateful. Because of you, my kitten (Smart) has the chance to grow strong and happy in her new home.

Mutts Matter was not transparent and made us feel safe when adopting a dog recommended for…read moreeuthanasia by 2 separate veterinarians due to unprovoked aggressive behavior (records of 4+ bites in 6 months prior to our adoption). One of the vets is still undergoing physical therapy to regain use of hand. We tried many types of dog specialists to help, but were not successful. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS RESCUE TO ANYONE. Mutts Matter has questionable ethics and put my family and community at risk. Some dogs are dangerous and Mutts Matter chooses to adopt them anyway.

I am sure they are doing excellent work for these animals in need. It is important to note that…read morethey are all volunteers. But they are not proactive, lack transparency in the adoption process, and do not communicate well when compared to other shelters. It seems they are not in a hurry to place these animals in homes. You need to be willing to wait months I guess. It is too bad, because I am sure these animals are missing out on wonderful families that would take great care of them. We went through another shelter and adopted a wonderful puppy in need. Completely different experience.

Everything about our dog's stay with Ming was fantastic. He let us see the house first to make sure…read morewe were comfortable, he was flexible about drop-off times, he sent us multiple photos each day we were gone, and we picked up a very happy and tired dog at the end of our trip. Ming and his team are clearly very professional and great at keeping dogs in an environment where they are happy, healthy, and safe. I love my dog and was nervous to leave him, but I felt really confident with Ming's care and I will definitely use his services for any future trips.

Jessica and the team are doing great things. Love to see an establishment doing great things for…read moreanimals. Keep spreading the love

This place is ok. Not that great but not bad. Just OK…read more My fur baby comes here too get his VIP treatment every 2 months. ( he's on a budget ) My pup sons groomer is the tall african american guy. He's super nice. The soaps they use make my dog go on a forever itching spree. Hypo allergenic my booty. His nails are still very long after a trim and his fur is rough asf. Just rough. So rough I get paper cuts from his fur until it grows out. They people are nice and understanding. My dog is very shy and afraid of big dogs. His groomer really does his thing with my fur baby Im always pleased after. Its the minor details that stress us out. I will bring his own soap this time and ask for running nails and not I walk on glass nails.

Took my Shih Tzu for grooming on Monday and they got both ears hurt…read moreDid not see them until a day after!

We went to Sunshine friends cats & Dogs Rescue and adopted two adorable kittens. The staff were…read moreincredibly friendly, professional, and clearly dedicated to giving back to the community. Our kittens were well-cared for, healthy, and had received all their necessary vaccinations. We are so grateful for the new additions to our family! Thank you, Sunshine Friends, for making the process smooth and for your commitment to animal welfare."

Loving, caring and so professional. Lovely, caring people. If you are considering a pet adoption…read moreplease check here. You will have a pet who was cared for by a fantastic couple, just waiting for you!

We live in DC and it's a 45-minute drive to Your Dog's Friend, but chose them anyway after *lots*…read moreof research about the best puppy kindergarten and dog training classes in the DC area. I love that they are a nonprofit organization, how experienced their trainers are (with all relevant certifications), and that they are positive-only (as recommended by AVSAB- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior - and is best supported by research). We started with puppy kindergarten with our golden retriever (6 sessions, starting around 14 weeks) and LOVED it. I can't say enough good things. The trainers at Your Dog's Friend are so knowledgeable about research-based, positive training and socialization. Everything we learned from Sarah Stoycos and the other trainers we have put into practice with our puppy, Griffey. After puppy K, we signed up for puppy first-grade and will be starting this weekend. We hope to keep going all the way through Canine Good Citizen and potentially do some of their nosework and agility classes, as we think Griffey would enjoy them!

We had a great experience with the basic obedience class! The instructions were really clear and…read morethe lessons moved quickly enough that my dog stayed engaged the whole time. I'm already seeing improvement in her recall when we're at the park! Highly recommend these trainers and will be back for more classes.

I couldn't be happier with my experience with Pet Connect Rescue! I put in applications for a…read morenumber of other dogs and was shocked by how many just wanted me to take a dog with no reference, Vet or home check. I won't work with a group who doesn't care where an animal is going. This rescue did all of their due diligence to ensure that I am a responsible owner and that makes me very happy to support this organization. My coordinator was exceptionally responsive and always had the best interest of the dog at heart. I couldn't be more in love with our new puppy! As for the poor reviews, I think many people expect this to be an easy and quick process - it shouldn't be. A new pet is a big commitment and it's worth the effort. I'd very happily work with this group again.

PetConnect in Virginia - 16 months ago starting with discovering the dog had been promised…read moresimultaneously to two families - who, by coincidence knew one another! "This has never happened before" claimed Katherine. Unprofessional and unethical. Dog is a beautiful mix but the papers given to me by Katherine at adoption indicated a lab/miniature poodle and there is NO poodle in this dog! Breeder on papers indicate Amish. Again issue of morality with inaccurate papers. He had been re-homed/fostered several times by five months and that should have alerted me. Good natured and sweet but does not know when to stop whatever he is involved in, especially play with other dogs or children, is rough and extremely strong at 60 lb. According to a top/well known trainer in Potomac, "it is in the wiring" and he is not invited back to her facility. Fortunately, another excellent trainer is a family friend and does take him with the understanding that he stays with the humans rather than the other dogs, whom he tortures. Now I adore him, sharing my bed, and giving him Prozac twice a day plus CBD oil on particularly bad days. No dog parks for him though.