Okay, so I'm biased…read more I used to volunteer here when I lived in the area. That said, who would know better how awesome a place is than someone who worked "behind the scenes". This organization treats their animals amazingly and truly cares about each cat they take in. The rescue is not your typical animal shelter which feels dingy and depressing. The rooms are clean, decorated, and filled with activities to make the cats feel at home. I adopted my own cat from the rescue two years ago and the process was straightforward and smooth, landing me the most awesome cat ever. Their petfinder listings and website show photos of all their adoptable animals, and their facebook page is kept very up-to-date. In my opinion, NBAR sets the gold standard for what an animal rescue should be. Of note, NBAR only has cats at their building- I believe they work with a dog foster organization and can direct people to adoptable dogs.

I stopped here on a whim when I saw the adoption sign as I drive by. I was extremely impressed!…read more They are professional and all about the health of the cats. I told them the personality I was looking for and she knew right away which kitten would work for me. My kitten is litter trained, plays with my older cat well and is gentle and loving. I recomment this rescue with two paws up!

My parents list their cat and I was contacted about a cat that was found. Unfortunately the cat was…read morenot declawed or chipped. Took the cat to the Hillsdale Animal Shelter (no kill) and they were willing to take him in despite being full. They were Very nice and polite!! Please support the great caring work they do!!

We had been searching for another aussie when we spotted Clementine (formerly Calida) on Petfinder…read more She was heartworm positive and it said she had been found on the side of the road and was an absolute mess. We love a good mess at our house, so we knew we had to have her. Renee (the director of the Hillsdale Humane Society) was great. They do not answer their phones (my guess is staffing and volunteers are not plentiful), but when they do pick up, they are more than willing to share all the information they have. Renee told me all about Clem, her sweet personality and even offered to bring her with on Saturday to their adoption event so we could meet her. We agreed. We drove to Hillsdale on Saturday and had our other aussie, Wilhelmina, meet Clementine and we spoke to Renee a little more. Clementine still had one more heartworm treatment on the following Tuesday, so we arranged to pick Clem up on Wednesday afternoon. The application to adopt was a simple two page form, the fee is a straight forward $150 and is completely refundable for 14 days if anything goes wrong. Renee said on the rare chance dogs do get into their new homes and people find personalities don't mesh well, she would rather have people bring the animal back to Hillsdale for a full refund. We left confident that Renee would take good care of Clem until Wednesday and headed back home. On Wednesday we drove back down to Osseo and Clementine was ready to go. The whole process was unbelievably easy and the humane society building itself (we only went into the lobby) was very small, but there was a lovely fenced in outdoor yard and it was very clean. We would adopt from Hillsdale again without hesitation. **We did have Clementine checked out by our own vet on Friday and did discover that she has some fairly serious (and expensive) medical problems that need to be addressed before she can live a normal healthy life. As Clem is a part of our family, we are going to get her the treatment she needs so she can live a healthy and happy life. She is undergoing treatment for serious ear infections and skin infections and then once her heartworm treatment is over she will have surgery. We know she saw a vet multiple times while she was at the humane society and we fully believe her medical issues were overlooked by either an inexperienced or lazy veterinarian. The people at Hillsdale Humane Society are not veterinarians, they are kind people who are doing their very best to help as many animals as possible, so Clem's ignorned medical problems are the fault of the vet who treated her in Hillsdale.**

I went in looking for a kitten but they didn't have any yet so I looked around and found this…read morebeautiful little girl that was 2 and had been left in an apartment. Needless to say I ended up adopting this sweet little girl! Thank you humane society for your great care of these animals

2024 was a horrible year for me. I lost my angel, I was lost, crying, and just needed to be around…read moreanother dog, I wasn't sure if I even wanted another. They were very comforting, understanding, and patient. I visited the dogs and met the longest stay at the time. They gave me a little extra time and I adopted her. She's been a lifesaver. The staff were very helpful, her records were thorough. I can't be more happy having Chita in my life. Thank you

It was very nice and very easy to post. The best part was how smooth everything went. Thank youread more

I'm looking for a snow white cat a female a 1 year old spayed and declawed. First name is Bridget…read moreTobin

Michelle gave compassionate, patient, skillful care and grooming to my Havanese 3.5 year old,…read moreBenito. His cut is amazing. The place has a unique, calming vibe and was very clean and smelled good (no bleach odor!). I definitely will bring my fur baby back to Muddy Paws & highly recommend this dog grooming place!

Michelle at Muddy Paws was amazing. I took coco for her first hair cut and Michele was so patient…read morewith coco. We will definitely be going back.

They have plenty of options for cats and dogs, as well as some for smaller animals. They also have…read morereally nice quality items, helpful and kind staff, and a great atmosphere. This is one of my favorite pet supply shops! They also can order in items that are not currently in stock, which can be extremely helpful. They will take time to help you with questions, and give great recommendations. There's also two sweet cats that roam and live in the shop, although they suggest keeping your cats (no problem with dogs) out of their view if you bring them, since they can be territorial. Overall I've had a great experience as of now, and I've been coming here for close to a year.

The Pet Emporium is, hands down, one of the best pet stores I've ever been to! They sell a variety…read moreof quality pet products for your fur and non-furry friends! The staff are always welcoming and helpful if you ever have questions too. I bought my cat Domino a gorgeous cat condo that matches with my furniture. While the products and service are nice, the best part of the experience are Leo and Luna, the shop pets! They are so sweet and always make sure that the pet furniture is working well!

This organization is hands down one of THE BEST places around and we are SO fortunate for its…read moreexistence. I have been to this location for low cost vaccines, and spaying for my personal cat which the staff and care was phenomenal. I have also utilized their TNR program for a feral cat who birthed my new kitten which was also quick, efficient and a great experience. I've received guidance from their staff on help with a feral cat colony in my area regarding cats that need medical treatment. Overall, they are honestly the most caring and devoted people I've ever met. They show SO MUCH compassion and love towards animals and those that are trying to help animals. I highly recommend them!

just had a feral cat we found neutered here--they do such a nice job &…read morecare so much for all of the animals--just saw a bad review just left that said this place is dirty--not true--if you want fancy, go pay the price somewhere much more expensive--everyone who works here love the animals & are super nice to deal with....

I've walked thought their house. It is well-kept and clean. My girlfriend volunteers at the place…read moreand has nothing but positive things to say. We actually adopted 2 cats from here, they were healthy and with all proper shots and paperwork. The group is well organized and know what they are doing.

This is a wonderful group that takes hard-to-place animals out of local shelters to give them…read moreanother chance. The animals get veterinary care & go into foster homes to recover. Once they are healthy enough, they go onto petfinder.com to find homes. I got my cat from here & he is such a great guy. I'm so grateful that these people rescued him when he was going to be put down from being sickly. I would definitely adopt from here again. Prices were reasonable. I think it was about $115 for my cat.

I was told this place was wonderful IF you can get a call back and well I'm not impressed. 3 stars…read morefor helping the cat community but lost the 2 for lack of communication with your community except at fundraisers.

Little Mews helped with an outside cat we were caring for. He was very sick and needed to be inside…read moreand needed treatment. They took him in and saved his life. He is now a happy, healthy, lazy boy. Thanks Little Mews.