We adopted a dane/lab mix from Almost Home last year. I really appreciated the foster-to-adopt…read moresystem they have to give you a clearer idea of what the specific animal is all about. I've had dogs my whole life and when I filled out their paperwork I was of the opinion the only reason I might return a dog would be aggression or if my personal financial situation changed dramatically. The fostering system gave me a much better idea of what I was committing to in this case. My wife, kiddo, and I all came to meet the dog we thought we wanted and after that went well we took her home. It became immediately clear that this girl had not been indoors or socialized very much, if ever. I was very surprised to have essentially a 70lb puppy on my hands. This was more work than I expected, and it was more work than my family expected, but knowing we had time to work with her as a foster in our home environment provided a lot of confidence in seeing how it went. Almost Home was in regular contact to check in with us and provided us with enrichment toys, advice, and resources for taking her to training classes. There was never pressure to keep her, and it was always clear everybody was only interested in what was best for the animal. After a few weeks she was improving, but still more work than I expected, and Almost Home was happy to let us continue to foster until everybody was sure this would be a good fit. Our girl kept improving and we committed to the adoption. Eventually we were able to return our home to normal, and do so free of concerns things would be destroyed. The time and space that was provided to be sure this would all work out resulted in one of the best bonds I've ever had with a dog. We're inseparable these days, and we owe it to the support Almost Home and their volunteers offered throughout the process.

This place is more like a business rather than a non profit. Appears they purchase their puppies…read more Overpriced, PIF $900 but where did all the money go? Donations and volunteers, where did the money go. Especially when the dog is sick and they claim the pet wasn't sick when it left their facilities. Just my opinion. Please note the 5 stars reviews, make sure it's not the ONLY review.

Nice facility with a wonderful group of volunteers that vibe such community and camaraderie in a…read moreconvenient location. Enjoyed all my visits and interactions with fellow cat lovers and the resident cats... in my ongoing search for a pal to my latest rescue guy.. Vincent: the sweetest prince of a feline teenager Boi ever

Adopted this awesome cat a few months ago. Words cannot express what a warm wonderful companion he…read morehas been. Thank you Barb's Rescue. You have made this old guy feel so much younger.

We have adopted 2 different dogs from Fetching tails this past year. Fetching tails responded to…read moreour inquiry almost immediately, which is amazing for a volunteer run organization. We were able to set up a time to meet the dog (each time) quickly even though I have a an irregular schedule. They took the time to make sure we knew what would be required in caring for the dogs as well as visiting our home to ensure it would be a safe and appropriate place for a pet to live. In each adoption they were very helpful and informative, never seemed bothered by my endless questions and continue to be in touch with us for updates and questions. I highly recommend viewing their adoptable dogs online or attending one of their events if you are thinking about adding a meme we to your family .

Have volunteered at this organization for a few years now. I can honestly say the people truly care…read moreabout the pups and seek to match them to the perfect forever home. They use a stepping stone method from inhale to home. The pups start in a triage shelter to ensure the dogs are healthy through vet visits, stabilize the pups after any transit, and to get to know the intricacies of the individual characteristics of the new arrivals. They use this information to pair up the dogs with foster homes, helping the pups learn how to live in a caring environment and structured routines. This helps prepare the dogs for success at the next step which is adoption. Some dogs are so well adapted to the new surroundings that they can skip ahead in the process but others need time to decompress from the trauma they experienced. Again, this places has a mission to help dogs find their perfect home. Feel free to volunteer with the organization as I do, sign up as a foster, or even adopt a new family member. You will enjoy it and appreciate this place.

We had such a wonderful experience adopting our dog Copper from here. The staff was so kind,…read morehelpful, and truly cared about making sure each pet goes to the right home. They took the time to answer all of our questions and made the whole process feel comfortable and stress free. We are so grateful to have found our new best friend. Thank you for everything you do!

Very dedicated and loving volunteers…read more pets have all medical issues. Neutering and shots

I adopted my bishon from Rosa and could not have made a better choice. Rosa is very professional…read moreand yet very friendly. She's concerned about who adopts one of her puppies and yes there is a contract involved. She's also very knowledgeable about the bichon frise breed and is willing to answer any question that is asked of her. If you're looking for a private bichon breeder this is who you would want to contact. I love my bichon, Quincy. Thanks Rosa you're the best

From the owner: Bichon Puppy Love is a breeding services of purebred bichon frise puppies and dogs. We specialize…read moreis breeding quality healthy and active puppies and dogs as companions for people with allergies and families with children. We breed for quality and not for quantity. All litters are planned and we do our best to mate our females with one of our males with the same qualities as one another. We do not mix breeds with other breeds, we specialize in breeding bichon frises only.

Adopted our dog from Tiny and Tall, very impressed with their process…read more Got the best dog ever, 7 yrs ago.

Attempted to adopt with a local animal rescue only to find out they were up charging to provide…read moremedical care for other dogs in their facility. Found Tiny and Tall and it was a great experience from the beginning to end! My phone interview was very pleasant and she was very friendly and informative. The foster mom reached out to me immediately as well. She was very friendly and answered ALL my questions. She then offered to meet 1/2 way between her and I. She was FANTASTIC! While in her foster care "Clark" was well loved you could tell. He was very social after being just rescued less than a week ago. She didn't tell us things we wanted to hear. She was honest with his training and where he was in process. He's fitting in nicely! I will definitely say that I would 100% recommend this rescue based on our experience!

I love this group so much. We had been looking for a pup and we were referred to ARF and I have had…read moreextraordinary service! Everyone has been so nice, kind, and their dedication to their mission is unwavering. I'm so grateful to them for our Louie !!! 100% gold star

I'm not sure that these folks actually want to adopt out their rescue pups. Was approved and got…read morean email stating I was approved. Second email said wait 5-7 days and respond with dogs you're interested in, which I did. Never heard back. Ended up going to a local rescue and adopted a senior companion with special needs to add to the family. Our last rescue we had for over 11 years and we kept in touch with not only his rescue (yearly with donations and events), but with the actual person who rescued him. We are sorry ARF turned out to be such a disappointment with no communication after application approval. But nonetheless, it worked out for us and the rescue we rescued from. I was warned in the therapy dog community not to attempt to adopt from them and they were correct. Hate to leave a bad review since it's all volunteers, but simple communication goes a long way when there are a lot of pups waiting for forever homes out there.

Could not have had a better experience here! Sage, our adoption counselor, was super knowledgeable…read moreand took the time to really get to know us, answer any questions and suggest which cat would be the best fit for us. He did a phenomenal job, as the "Duchess" is already bein' a lap kitty the first night home. We're really so appreciative and are excited to give this lil' girl a loving home experience. Also this is a beautiful facility! It's heartwarming to know that these rescue animals have a wonderful space to stay until they are carefully placed in their new homes. Well done HHS!

Adopted my most amazing dog Marco from here 9 years ago :) he's the sweetest boy I'm so lucky to…read morehave him. Thank you for saving him off the streets

Feed My Starving Children is a wonderful place to volunteer because it is open to anyone ages 5…read moreyears and up, is open regularly, and does not have any time commitments so you can go when it fits your schedule! I have been volunteering with "FMSC" for over 13.5 years. I go with my gym mates, my relatives, friends, co-workers, etc. You have to wear a hairnet, and take off all jewelry, and keep your hands clean, but that is minimal compared to what the kids you are helping face. You scoop vitamins, veggies, soy, and rice into bags, seal them, box them up, and have a wonderful time doing so! The music can be great and fun, one time I was volunteering and they did music trivia while packing. At $0.29 a meal, both your time and [voluntary] donations are being maximized! The organization is based in Christian values, but the prayer at the end is an invitation, not an obligation, so I appreciate the inclusivity. There is also a MarketPlace where you can purchase items that provide for the artisans that make them. My most used item is a clay mug from Haiti. The kids used to eat the clay, but now the artisans use it to make items. If you're on the fence, I suggest you give it a try! It's a couple of hours in your day and the most fun I can picture having in a latex free hairnet!

Without a doubt one of the best volunteer based opportunities around. So much you can accomplish…read morewith the time frame given. Always great to see people of all ages participating. Our small group has made it a yearly thing to go and do this. The workers they hire are always super warm and welcoming. Its an enjoyable process all around. I do want to mention that it was a bit unfortunate the last time we went to see the teenagers that came just to fulfill their community service hours be so disrespectful. They were chatting and messing on their phones at the end when the staff leader was telling how much we packed. He literally had to pause to tell them to be quiet. Regardless, a joy of an experience and super fun to do. Thank you FMSC for blessing the world with these opportunities.