I experienced the absolute honor and pleasure of adopting Gia from Almost Home Foundation. It was…read morea wonderful heartwarming, fulfilling experience. I was absolutely broken because I had lost three of my four dogs within two months. Gia has brought so much happiness laughter and meaningfulness to my life. I could never ever thank Maryann enough for picking my application out of many. For all her endless help. I send her pictures and videos and updates on Gia. She is so gracious to not just reply but to also text me asking how my babies are I don't think you would get that kind of personal touch from a different organization. I not only got Gia but I believe I have made some friends for life I have endless gratitude and admiration for the entire organization for the selfless incredible work that they do Gerry helped me with my vet appointments setting them up reminding me. Christina is now helping me sponsor some of their elderly long term dogs that deserve a second chance. They deserve to live their golden years in a safe loving home. I have adopted before from Anti Cruelty but this by far has been the best experience I have ever had with any organization.

I have never had such a hard time trying to communicate with a shelter like I have with this one…read more They make it very difficult to adopt. I really don't get it.

What a great place to find a furry feline friend and rescue it at the same time! They are…read moreremodeling and should open the extension soon, but there are so many rooms in the original house dedicated to these beautiful little creatures! I went to go pet some furry felines one day. I decided later on to adopt a senior tabby I met. The mission of the organization is clear and they provide youu with any help you need in finDing the best friend for you. You can also volunteer tIme! They always need volunteers! Check their site for adoption hours and be sure to visit these previous babies! Take one home, too!!!

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

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I'm surprised not to find Second Chance on Yelp! We adopted our two girls from them and they were…read moreextremely diligent on following up for confirmation of spaying (which is so crucial) and the foster homes they use for their animals are top notch (my sister in law is neighbors with one so I've witnessed first hand). I couldn't be happier with Second Chance and highly recommend anyone looking to adopt a cat (they occasionally have dogs but not on the norm) contact them.

I would give them 10 out of 5 stars if I could…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the animals. The animals are clearly well cared for, and the adoption fee includes a lot, such as microchipping and keeping the animals up to date on their medical care. They are also happy to answer questions and provide advice, both before and after adoption. If you're considering a special-needs pet or aren't sure what type of pet would be the best fit, they'll take the time to explain the responsibilities involved and help you make an informed decision. What really sets this shelter apart is that they take the time to get to know potential adopters and make sure each adoption is a good fit for both the animal and the family. Their focus is on responsible placement and the well-being of the pets, not superficial factors. I especially appreciate that they don't judge a person's ability to provide a loving home based on their social media presence. Too often, some organizations seem to equate online popularity with being a good pet owner, but those things have little to do with one another. In fact, the amount of time someone spends building a social media following says nothing about the care, attention, and commitment they'll give a pet. This shelter evaluates people based on what truly matters: their ability and willingness to provide a safe, stable, and loving home. I adopted two kittens from them about a year and a half ago. One grew into a gentle giant, while the other stayed petite. A few weeks ago, I returned and adopted a large 3-year-old cat as a companion for my gentle giant. The adoption process was just as positive the second time around. I highly recommend this shelter to anyone considering adopting, donating, or volunteering. They are doing great work and truly have the animals' best interests at heart.

I have supported the Buddy Foundation with my Uncle before the building was built. Last time I…read morebrought my little dog for a $20 photo opt with the Easter Bunny I was the only one there. It didn't turn out well and I asked for another one! Sue screamed at me and said it was good enough! It was the last photo of my dog! Thanks for screaming at me Sue! Off my list of donations. I now give my money to Reach out in Lake County because they don't scream at me!

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.

I've been bringing my pets here for over three decades, even after I moved away from Schaumburg…read more It's a haul for me to get there, but my pets always get good care and the prices are a lot more reasonable than similar facilities in the city.

Went in on Wednesday night with a stray cat that was lethargic and had a fever. This cat is FIV+,…read moreso this is not unusual. I've used GR on many occasions. The "new to me" vet spent about 2 minutes with my cat and stated the cat needed xrays, bloodwork and an overnight stay. I remindedher that this is a STRAY cat. She took the cat away for sub q fluids and said a tech would be in with the estimated bill. The estimated bill was $3,900. I refused. They had me sign a bunch of documents. The doctor didn't even show her face again! Hmmm, if you're so worried and there's literally no other patients to tend to, you'd think she'd pop back in. Nope. Very quickly they charged me $177 for the visit plus fluids. 30 minutes later we were home. My cat strolled out of the carrier, and has been fine for 5 days. That is so awful Golf Rose. Do better

The name Happy Pet Place is a misnomer!…read more When we first started using them, the very curt owner left me questioning why I was using them, but we reluctantly took our 2 small dogs there for grooming, for several months. Not once did the dogs come back with the grooming I requested. Each time the dogs came home, they were both highly stressed. The last visit took 6 hrs before I was called to pick them up. When I brought my Morkie in for grooming today, I learned why her legs and feet had been very little grooming done. The owner very curtly informed me, that she was very fussy and they will not "force" a dog to be groomed.....I was stunned. The previous groomer we had been using, for over 5 ys (unfortunately the groomer retired) had no problem is grooming her legs and feet. I was told to find another groomer if I wanted her legs and feet groomed. I was also informed that I could not reschedule our second dog because there was not sufficient notice...I explained that she just became ill before I came in. Didn't matter. Obviously the warm reception finally made me finally decide that I would not let my dogs go anywhere near this "Happy Place"again. NEVER have we experienced such an unhappy, unfriendly place to do business with. I have no idea how they stay in business.

Horrible. No masks, dirty and they cut my dog's balls. They called to say they couldn't finish him…read moreand that he wouldn't stop barking. Perhaps if they were honest and told me the truth it would have been better. No wonder the groomer, crystal, wouldn't come out to talk to me.

We adopted our little scruff nugget Madeline from them in 2016. They were great at the adoption…read moreevent, required anyone in our family who would be staying with her to come in, required anyone home visit. All things I applaud for the safety of the dog. I sincerely hope that someone who gives a bad vibe will be turned down. I absolutely recommend them.

I saw a lot of negative reviews based on service- attitude of volunteers. I can confirm, the…read moreattitude I received resulted in my wife and i walking out the door within 15 minutes or arriving. I was polite, but you couldn't pay me enough to go back. I'd recommend fortunate pooches and lab rescue or border tails. I've adopted dogs from both of those agencies and they were the best dogs I could've asked for.

They treat your pet with respect, gentleness. They talk to…read morethem and put them at ease. And they explain their condition and treatments.

We just adopted the sweetest female furry family member from Cathy…read more Cathy is such a sweetheart and so reliable when it comes to her love and time in helping rescues find a foster or forever home . such a dedicated loving person. Thanks Cathy for doing what you do. May you be blessed!!!

I volunteered here with a group from work, and somehow they managed to trick a room full of adults…read moreinto happily working an assembly line for an hour. The secret? A great cause, awesome people, and a playlist of absolute throwbacks. At one point, there were 30 grown adults singing way too confidently to songs none of us had any business knowing every word to. Productivity remained surprisingly high. In all seriousness, it was incredibly rewarding knowing the meals we packed will help feed children around the world. It's one of those rare volunteer opportunities where the hour absolutely flies by, and you leave feeling like you genuinely made a difference. The staff keeps everything moving, everyone is welcoming, and the atmosphere is upbeat without ever losing sight of why you're there. Highly recommend it. Come for the volunteering, stay because apparently you're the lead singer of a 2000s cover band whenever a throwback comes on.

Joined a team of coworkers here to do some good in the world. Sign up process is very easy and we…read morewere able to work together. The process is so well organized and the people that run it are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. There's a gift shop where you can purchase items to help as well. Love FMSC.