We adopted a lovely, healthy little dog from them about 8 years ago. We had a good experience.read more

There dogs are very happy we saw them at a adoption fair. I saw two fur baby's we wanted but I…read morecouldn't afford there adoption fee. I just want to give a dog a loving home that needs it .

Arizona Poodle Rescue is one of the best rescue organizations in AZ. All volunteers. Help a ton…read moreof medical needs dogs that would otherwise not be adoptable. Their fees are far below what they spend on average to get a dog ready to adopt particularly given the surgeries, rehab, training, and medication that often go into special need dogs. I have had 9 dogs from them over the years (now down to 6) but every one lived a long happy life and brought much joy to my family.

BEWARE !!! Arizona Poodle Rescue may be a scam to pay for medical bills for the "directors" own…read moredog. This has been going on for years, according to other posts! They charge far more than the allotted amount for a rescue. I got a dog from them. He was a KNOWN BITER and they didn't disclose this. Once he bit me for a final time (with photos)...he went back. They lied about the whole thing and now this dog is back on their website. His name is GORDON...DON'T ADOPT HIM - HE BITES! He will HURT you! I am so disgusted about this, I wrote a review hoping to save someone else from heartache and trauma. And no, it wasn't "just me"...I'm a trainer and have trained many service, therapy and guide dogs but I do know a red line biter when I see it...and feel it. BEWARE !!!

We can't say enough wonderful things about Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue (DLRR)!…read more We adopted Ruger, who was lovingly fostered by Nina and Brian, and he has been such an incredible blessing to our family. We're coming up on the three-month mark--the famous 3-3-3 rule--and it's amazing to see how far he has come. Ruger now goes on two-mile walks twice a day, and he absolutely loves them! He's gone from being fearful of those "scary men" with their huge tools and blowers to confidently enjoying our walks and even stopping to "talk" with our fellow dog walkers. Watching his confidence grow has been so rewarding. And Ruger has helped me, too! All those miles we're putting in together have helped me improve my own health. So, in so many ways, Ruger has been a blessing. DLRR is an amazing organization that truly makes a difference in the lives of so many beautiful dogs. We are incredibly grateful to Nina and Brian for giving Ruger such a wonderful start, and to everyone at DLRR who works so hard to help these dogs find their forever homes. If you're considering adopting, fostering, or supporting a rescue, check out Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue. You just might find your own Ruger.

10/10 recommend this organization for volunteerism, a strongly supported foster process, and…read moreadoption of dogs. I was looking for a way to 'give back' and get involved in my community, and finding DLRR has changed my life. I've met amazing people who share a passion for helping dogs as their #1 priority. The organization is well run, has a solid application process for all foster hosts and adopters to ensure dogs land in the best homes, and a great network/community of supportive, caring people who are willing to lend a hand. Whether someone is looking to adopt a dog or join the volunteer efforts, I will always be delighted to recommend DLRR based on a very PAWsitive first hand experience.

So overpriced for adoption might as well go buy a breeder dog. The whole purpose of adopting is to…read morehelp a dog .. they partner with random rescues and charge for outrageous training bills and never completed or helped. The training they offer is so completely outrageously priced. The whole thing is wrong. A lot of the dogs are sick and require lots of vet care costing hundreds of dollars

This rescue places beautiful, friendly cats in the Petco stores. Volunteers arrive daily to clean…read morecages and check on the cats. Meet the cats by appointment. Come find your new family member.

I had such a wonderful experience attending the adoption event today, July 18th. It was…read moreincredibly well organized, and there were so many adorable puppies looking for loving foster and forever homes. You could tell how much thought and care went into making the event a success. I had the pleasure of meeting the Founder and Director, Kathy Hamel, and we had such a wonderful conversation. Her passion and dedication to helping these animals was truly inspiring. I also had the opportunity to meet several of the volunteers, and every single person was welcoming, kind, and clearly committed to the organization's mission. It was heartwarming to see so many people coming together to give these dogs a second chance. I left feeling inspired and excited, and I can't wait to work alongside this amazing team in the future. Today's adoption event was busy, with many dogs and potential adopters in attendance. What I witnessed was many volunteers working hard to ensure every animal was handled safely and compassionately, (and some volunteers were holding them in their arms walking thru the crowd so potential adopters could interact with them). Dogs can occasionally become overstimulated in unfamiliar environments and as the dogs were playing in their playpen and getting a little rowdy, the volunteers intervened immediately to ensure that they were all safe. This should never be interpreted as a lack of care. Please let us remember that these are people who VOLUNTEER their time to rescue and save these fur babies. I am attaching pictures that were taken at the actual event today and I have permission to post them in this review. Thank you Arizona Shihtzu and Small Dog Rescue for everything you do for these deserving animals.

I recently adopted my pup from Arizona Shih Tzu and small breed rescue. They put a lot of work and…read morelove into what they do. The animals are well taken care of and the adoption was smooth. This is a great rescue.

We adopted a dog from them a couple weeks ago and everyone was so nice when we came in to meet him!…read moreI guess the dog we picked was a favorite and it really showed because everyone wanted to come say bye to him and was so excited he was getting a forever home and he was so excited when they came out which really shows how well they treated him. You can tell how much they care about the dogs they have there!! They also wanted updates on him and how he was settling in and it was just all around an awesome experience and we absolutely LOVE our new dog!! He is such a sweetie pie and exactly how they described him. I got a like 8 page meticulous medical report on him and his health because he was part of a group of dogs they got from an overcrowded home and quite a few were sick when they got them. It was such a great experience and when we are ready to get another dog, we will absolutely be back! Couldn't recommend this rescue more!!!

We went to Petsmart in 2012 for cat food. Had no plan to come home with a dog. This small dog…read morerescue pulled small dogs from the kill shelter who were going to to be euthanized Monday, and take them to Petsmarts to find them a home. We knew no one knew much about the little fella. He melted our heart, and our daughter had fish, hermit crabs, birds, and cats, but never had a dog yet. He melted our hearts. When we picked him up he grabbed onto us. And didn't want to be put back down. Needless to say we came home with a pup and cat food. He needed some veterinary care. After a week he was doing great. He has gluten, soy, and dairy allergies just like us, so he was a perfect fit. We were perfect for him as well since our eyes were open to his needs and how to feed him. We have had him 13 years now. He is 14 and is still the same happy silly pup. I don't know how they obtain dogs these days, but we are thankful he is a part of our lives.

I went to the Paws + Reflect Puppy Yoga Series hosted by Almost There Rescue and it was absolutely…read moreamazing. It was basically 90% puppies and 10% yoga, but honestly, the puppies stole the show. My kids begged to take one home (we didn't), but we all had so much fun snuggling, playing, and forgetting about everything else for a bit. I would go back in a heartbeat--and now I'm dreaming of having my 40th birthday there!

I was a foster for this mom + pups rescue and absolutely loved it. They provide all the supplies…read moreyou will need, from supplies, food, crates, and toys. A vet is also available on-call for fosters, and can be texted with questions anytime. I loved the 2 boxers that were adopted the first day, after I returned them from foster. Such a special place!

We first contacted Rotten Rottie Rescue to foster a rottie. We loved the breed and wanted to help,…read morebut we wanted to make sure the rottie we foster would get a along with our current rottie, Samson, and our ten-year-old son at the time. Shelly was careful to select a rottie that would do well in our environment. We met Shelly on neutral territory to introduce Samson to Thor. Thor was a very scared and untrusting boy who showed this through aggression. Shelly brought Dave from Empowered K9 (who is amazing at what he does) to assist with the introduction. After a long, intense session, these two ended up riding home together in the back seat. Once home, Shelly ensured we had everything we needed to foster Thor - a bed, crate, food, collar, leash, treats and toys. She was very responsive to our questions and gave great advice. She had Thor neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. When Thor saw her, you knew he just loved her! There was a potential adopter for Thor, and we were afraid he would be adopted. When Shelly told us he was not adopted, we were elated and knew we had to have Thor as a permanent member of our family. So, we were foster failures, and adopted Thor! Today, almost a year later, Samson and Thor are best of friends. We could not imagine our family without him. He is a happy, playful, loving pup - and I say pup because he never had the chance to be a puppy and now he is a 140-pound puppy! He is truly the sweetest most loving soul. I know we are thankful for each other, and I can't imagine the life he would have had if it weren't for Shelly. We continue to support Shelly and her organization as best we can through donations or volunteering. She holds socialization and fundraising events that are extremely well done. I am simply amazed by her dedication and her passion for the breed. I don't know how she manages it all, but she does and she makes it look easy. She is absolutely amazing and is a true angel!

The best rescues around ran by the most amazing people. Don't listen to the bad reviews!!…read more The best things that ever happened to me was getting my application rejected because that forced me to start volunteering with them. I am now a member of the board, have adopted 2 dogs through them, raise money for them, and will do anything for this rescue. It's crazy to me that some people would give a 1 star review because their application got denied! We receive tons of applications and sometimes you just aren't the right fit. It happened to me and i didn't cry about it and try to ruin the reputation of the rescue. Shelly has done more for the breed that anyone else in the state of Arizona and maybe even in the entire United States. She has devoted her life to helping these dogs and you attack her and the rescue because you got denied. I have been going to our weekly pack walks for the past 5 years and have never seen any of the people who leave bad reviews show up once. You should be ashamed of yourself for giving these bad reviews. Grow up. This is an amazing rescue built on the backs of volunteers and amazing people like Shelly and her husband Dustin. I will live and die by this rescue and challenge anyone who has anything negative to say. Either show up or shut up. ROTTEN ROTTIE RESCUE FOR LIFE