I would just like to say - that I live in Pennsylvania and foster for a wonderful rescue group that…read moresaves dogs from euthanasia in Memphis, Tennessee. The facility is Memphis Animal Services and they are also an open-intake shelter - taking in sometimes 30-40 dogs each DAY. They work with rescue partners, fosters, and adopters - and their kill-rate is around 25% each month. Again, this is Memphis Tennessee - a city that is estimated to have a stray dog population of well over 15,000. In the circulating article regarding the Danville Humane Society, they quote their euthanasia rate at 59%. That is absolutely outrageous and unacceptable. Not one thing about a 59% euthanasia rate for a facility this size, nor a community this size, is humane or ethical. Why is their euthanasia rate over 6 times the statewide average of 9%? Who is dropping the ball at this facility and costing animals their lives?

This shelter has a three decade history of euthanizing animals at 4 to 6 times the rate of other…read moreshelters in the state. They also have an extremely high rate of rejections for potential adopters. If you are surrendering an animal I would try somewhere else first. I also would not limit my search to this facility. You are likely to have your new pet before this place can inspect your home and conduct background information.

Very clean facility. Animals are clean & well taken care of. Highly suggest adopting here. Staff…read moreare kind & very helpful.

We adopted an elder cat from LCSPCA and had a marvelous experience. He recently had to be put down…read moredue to age-related illness and infirmities, but he was absolutely worth it, and he had such a tremendous experience with the kind and loving people at LCSPCA the first time that - once we've had a few weeks to recover from our loss - we will definitely be returning to adopt another sweet rural cat in need of a loving home.

Donated medical supplies and linens. They were very grateful. Appreciate the volunteers that were…read morehelping.

My husband and I adopted a sweet cat named Cheyanne on March 3rd at the Roanoke SPCA, and the…read moreexperience couldn't have been better! All of the staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. You could tell that they truly care for the animals, and take very good care of them. The facility was clean, and the cats seemed in good health. Our little girl is so very sweet, and we are having such fun with her, and greatly enjoying her antics and her company. Thank you to all the girls who helped us that day. You made our day a memorable one!

Wonderful staff with so much knowledge of the pups that they take care of. Pam was wonderful when…read morehelping us with getting Zelda to be part of our forever home. They come with being fixed and up to date on all their shots.

Adopted our Beau 3 years ago. The staff and foster volunteers truly care about finding the best…read morehome for the animals. Adopting an animal involves a process, but the end result is so worth it. We have the happiest puppy in the world.

Sue Holland is very friendly and knowledgeable and has great compassion for the animals and the…read morecare thereof.

My Euthanasia/Cremation Experience…read more It has taken me awhile to write this review, but I felt the facility deserved it. They were outstanding during a terrible time. They were extremely respectful and understanding of the event (euthanasia/cremation) that was going to take place. FIRST, The tech allowed me to pay prior (which I am so grateful for, because I probably would've forgotten to pay. Plus it allowed me to slip out and go bawl in my car.) SECOND, I recalled people talking in the hallway as the euthanasia was about to take place and the tech gently slipped out and asked them to respect what was going on. I don't think she may have understood how thoughtful that was to us, but I can't express how meaningful that meant. LASTLY, The facility mailed a condolences card signed by the staff to the house. Now, here is what I would advise anyone that is going to go through this. 1) Have someone with you. I wanted to do it alone; however I am so grateful my mother went with me. Honestly, my mind wasn't in the right place and it allowed me to hold my little girl on the way there. 2) I had never been in the room when the euthanasia is taking place (this is your choice). I decided to stay; however, I wish I would've left before the final injection (first is to sedate, second is to stop the heart). I brought her favorite blanket for her to go to sleep on, but wanted it back (for keepsake). I held her in my arms in her favorite blanket as they sedated her and transferring her to the table she was limp. I recommend allowing them to put your dog on their blanket and having the dogs blanket beside them. This will allow you not to experience transferring them (which seeing them so limp could be traumatic). The limp part wasn't so traumatic as the next part. The vet informed me of the injections; however, when the final injection was given my poor precious little girl arched and stiffened up. I wasn't prepared nor ready to see this. I quickly informed the vet and tech I didn't want to see this and left the room. I wish I never saw or experienced that (I don't believe all dogs do that); however, that picture stayed in my head for days. That isn't how I wanted to remember her, so this is my reason for my review to warn or prepare others, so they don't have to experience that hunting image. Overall the facility and staff were amazing. The cremation box was beautiful and was beyond my expectations. I didnt hold back and got all the paw and nose prints. Yes, it was pretty pricey, but well worth it.

This was an absolutely terrible day for Mom and me. They took great care of our dog. I do not want…read moreto add more for my review it is a sad story

MEEEE-OW!!!! These guys rock!!!…read more I am a traveling contractor who does not get the opportunity to be at home with my pets very often and the majority of that responsibility goes to my partner. With an ill pet, all you want to know is, "Is he going to be ok?" "Is she getting better?" Our pets are more than a part of our family, they ARE our family. When my pet, Sparky, became distant and annoyed, and began to eat less, he also had a growth on his chin that I could not help him with...because I am not a doctor. Ah-ha! I reached out to HOPE Animal Rescue and I can't be more grateful. They stepped in and helped get Sparky to a veterinarian within a few days, after the application process was completed, and Sparky is a HAPPY CAT. Laurel was especially helpful in that she made the process seem like there wasn't a process...even though we all know what it takes to get things done today. Feats like this are not marginal notes in life...they are magnificent, loving, caring moments in time that help us to remember, "Wow. I really don't feel so alone out here in the world." I cannot say enough about HOPE Animal Rescue. In a way, Hope Animal Rescue rescued my pet AND me, because I was so distraught over what was happening to him and the not knowing is what creates the fear. Thank you to Laurel and the entire VOLUNTEER staff and businesses that help to support Hope Animal Rescue. You rescued the best part of me today...and if you're doing that for me, I know that you're doing this for a lot of other people. THANK YOU for all of the hard work that you're doing out there for the animals that aren't a part of our health care system.

After seriously searching to adopt a dog for roughly 5 months, Hope Animal Rescue made the process…read morequick and easy. Not to mention, they gave me the absolute greatest gift and the most perfect dog. I am so grateful to them for their cooperation and haste with the adoption. They have a specific system where you submit an application, meet a dog at an event, and demonstrate considerable interest in a dog. After that, you have a home visit and you get to adopt! Our dogs foster parents came to the adoption as well. Our dog is everything I could have wanted and more. Obedient, friendly, quiet and outrageously adorable. Thanks so much Hope Animal Rescue!!!

Kelly is incredible! We were in town for a graduation and wanted a daycare for our dog since we'd…read morebe busy all day with family events. Kelly accommodated our last-minute call and even offered for him to stay overnight if there were any issues with the hotel. Kelly did an exceptional job grooming our Shih-Poo, especially cleaning around his eyes. Kelly sent pictures and video of our pup while we were away, and it was clear he was loved by her and her children. She clearly knows a lot about dogs and was extremely professional, getting our vet information and asking about any medical issues that she needed to tend to, which included giving him medicine at a certain time. We picked up a clean, very happy dog who was sad to leave his new friends! We are so happy we found her and are only sad that we don't live close enough to see her regularly! Thank you Kelly

I took my 13- year old dog for a groom at Barks and Recreation. I was thrilled to see little…read morecorrals for the dogs instead of cages. Daisy had socialization in addition to her groom. I was very pleased with her haircut-she looked like a puppy! Thank you, Kelly; we'll be back!

The courteous consideration and kindness shown by the staff at this facility to potential pet…read moreowners is also extended to the pets there. What a nice place from which to find your next family member!

Great people, care about the animals, & know the animals. Truly care about the animals, and the…read morepeople who adopt them.