This location is off the beaten path, you have to use GPS to get here. However, once you see it you…read morewill be happy you came. The landscaping is so nice and the private parking lot is labeled so well. They have marked spaces for volunteers and adopters, it makes you feel good to pull up and look inside. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The kennels are clean an roomy compared to other shelters I have visited. I wish the color of paint on the wall was brighter. Gray is a downer on cement walls and the walk to the kennels is gloomy. Going back soon to visit my potential buddy.

We turned to this humane society because of an ad posted on a website finder of a specific dog. The…read moredog we had adopted from them was older and we had been under the impression that he was in pristine health. (After them giving us a run down of medical history, which wasn't a lot- but them giving us verbal confirmation multiple times that he was healthy, neutered, etc. We also asked more than once to confirm so. ) We had been under the impression nothing was wrong with him. We signed the papers and brought him home. He fit in wonderfully with our family. A little over a week into owning him I took him to the vet and within few minutes of the vet doing a SIMPLE look over, (the same look over any dog is supposed to get when brought to the vet for the first time) she managed to tell me 4 things wrong that were life threatening, 6 in general. I would need to spend 6k, which was JUST the starting price in order to assist these issues. All diseases/physical disorders/potential cancerous tumors were developed well before we brought him into our home. On top of all that, because of all the issues he had, even with the surgeries he would not have a much longer life span. I ended up spending $450 to get him the shots he needed & blood work done and had various other appointments scheduled. Unfortunately, I had to bring the dog back. I completely understand that non-profit organizations, shelters, etc, do the best they can to provide for each animal in their care. Having volunteered at shelters previously and just knowing people in the industry-- within the first few days of receiving the animal they are brought to a vet to be examined. Their goal is to test for heart worms, give the rabies shot, and spay/neuter the animal. However, before ANY of these procedures are done to the animal they examine them. There is no reason that we shouldn't have been informed about these conditions. It was highly,- no. EXTREMELY unprofessional for them to adopt out a dog without telling us the truth about his condition. After grilling them, I was refunded the basic adoption fee. Though, it didn't make anything much better. Im out $500+ and my family & I grew attached to the dog. Also, the receptionist had been very standoffish to us, which from reading other reviews, isn't much of a shocker. All my family & I wanted was to give an animal their forever home and this place turns out to not be the place to go. I would not recommend this place to ANYONE! My family nor I will never be associated with them in the future. I would give them negative stars if I could.

We've adopted three dogs from Coastal Sheltie and they have been absolutely amazing fits for our…read morelittle family. I have also volunteered with the rescue on a couple of occasions until we moved out of the area. The head of the rescue, Dara, is very passionate and truly wants to find the best fit for both the dog and the family.

For some reason I'm unable to respond to Coastal Sheltie's reply to my review so I'll comment here…read more I was NEVER told there was a problem with my care of the dogs I had in my home or ones that I transported. Dara and I had, what I thought was, a good relationship and I did whatever I was asked to do and then some. I do have a copy of the emailed letter that I was sent to me (which did not tell me what I supposedly did wrong - it was very vague & appeared to be a form letter) and snap shots of the FB messages between me Dara. I did not share them with my original review but am happy to if folks need proof of the bizarre interaction and the unreasonable reaction to our inquiry about adopting a dog. Funny, NONE of this was mentioned to me while I was doing all that was asked and I was actually praised by Dara on multiple occasions. As a matter of fact, when I first inquired about adopting this dog, she said in writing that while she didn't think this one was a good fit, "I think you guys are wonderful" and continued to write that if they got an older sheltie she would be sure to let me know (at one point in our messaging she implied that a 3 year old dog was too young for a 61 year old and she got irate when I shared with her that for decades my husband & I knew that anyone could die at any time so we have always made arrangements both for our dogs' physical care and for them financially in our will. At this point, when I simply thought we were having an adult discussion and I was pointing this out hoping that she would see that this may be a good fit and that we were prepared for all possibilities, I was told to stop "badgering" her & never message her again.) What she wrote to me totally contradicts the ugly charges being made against me by her husband in his response to my review. Why would Dara say that we were wonderful people and she would let me know if they found an older sheltie if they had problems with how I cared for any of their dogs. Lastly, I think it's very interesting that there are several reviews here, independent of each other, with a very similar pattern of a bad experience with this rescue, especially Dara. That is not a coincidence and these are not isolated experiences. I personally know others who have had bizarre experiences with this rescue but I choose to help them because I help others until they prove they don't deserve it. It's sad that Dara burned yet another bridge and because of that, and her repeated unreasonable behavior and requirements, healthy dogs will continue to die in shelters. I'll add one last thing. The last time I saw Dara I was bringing the sheltie to her house to convalesce after being spade that morning. As I offered to lift her out of my back seat since Dara had a recent arm injury, Dara told me not to that she was totally ok to jump out (with a fresh belly full of stitches!!) and also said it wasn't necessary for me to carry her up the front steps to her house. But, yet I'm the one who did not provide appropriate care. SMH.

Just dropped by here to donate unused wet dog food that I ordered for my yorkie baby who was put…read moredown 2 weeks ago. There was staff sitting a few steps from the entrance, quickly asked if I was there to donate after having seen what I was carrying. She nicely asked me to put on the floor next to the other donations of blankets, beds, etc. she noticed I was tearing up so she quietly asked if I'd come back some other time to take a look at the animals. I just nodded and left and she said sorry. Just very polite and compassionate.

Our experience at the SPCA was great! It's been a year since I adopted Munchie, but my husband and…read moreI are beyond happy with her. She is the sweetest cat ever.

Best pet store I have ever been too. You know how most of the pups in petstores are all cooped up…read morein tiny metal cages? Not here. They are in huge stalls behind glass. They play and always have a bunch of different toys. You can tell this place really cares about the puppies and they are so knowledgable too! The puppies here look healthier than any other petstore I have been too. I know the "adopt don't shop" movement is getting big... but if you're looking for a puppy that you know what you're getting then go here! (They have a lot of mixed puppies sometimes too, so you know they aren't getting dogs from puppy mills!)

They sold me a full blown full sized husky claiming it was a Pomsky. lalabaloue's review checks outread more

My dogs (1 big and 1 small) are able to stay together to rest and then go out an play with other…read moredogs their size in nice outdoor spaces. Both dogs are very happy when we drop them off at Holly Ridge and they both are very happy when we pick them up!

My dogs love it here. I drive 45 minutes each way to bring them to this facility, passing many…read moreother kennels. The dogs always go in excited and come out happy. I highly recommend this facility.

It was important to me to find a dog with the right temperament and demeanor for my lifestyle. I…read moreemailed Cherie and David, describing what I was looking for in a pup and made it known I had interest in meeting the puppies before making a decision. They were so helpful, welcoming, and accommodating! They were very communicative in coordinating my visit and talked through the temperaments of each available puppy. They were even able to work with me on my take-home date! The process was a breeze and it was such a relief to see the environment my pup was in firsthand and meet their mama. They provided a wonderful book full of all the details I would need to take care of my new family member, including some tips, treat recommendations, and training recommendations. My puppy Coconut has been an absolute dream. She is confident, friendly, hilarious and overall just a wonderful dog. She has the excited energy to lead us on our hikes and camping trips as well as our days playing disc golf and mountain biking. She also is perfectly happy to hang out with me on the couch when I'm working from home and loves to relax. I couldn't have asked for a better demeanor or a better puppy. If I get another dog, I am absolutely going to choose Boardwalk Doodles!

Nine years later, and TDW is still the standard by which I judge all dog walkers. They were with us…read morein our days of four dogs, then three dogs and a baby (RIP Butter), then two dogs and two babies (Isabel frolicking with her sister at the Rainbow Bridge), and many, many foster pups & kitties. Thru it all (and our crazy two career chaos) they rolled with the punches and took care of the fur-babies. We've been gone two years now, but we still keep in touch with the TDW crew. Absolutely recommend TDW to care for your loved ones like their own.

UPDATE: We moved back to the area and were thrilled to have Amy pick up where we left off. She…read morecontinues to be amazing. Because of my telework schedule, I've been home when she comes to get my girl for her walk. My pup starts looking at the door and whining about 30 minutes before her arrival and goes crazy when she sees her buddy. I am so grateful I have someone trustworthy and fur baby approved for my girl. Amy is amazing! I adopted a 18 lb rescue Terrier Mix and was not prepared for keeping her home during the work days for two weeks while her vaccines kicked in. Amy jumped in to help. She is flexible to assist with last minute schedule changes. Being military, I appreciated Amy's military family background because she understands my unique challenges and also can get on base with no problem. She even brought a harness when my little escape artist needed it. I trust her completely and am bummed she won't be going with us when we move in January. My puppy loves her, too, and can't wait for Miss Amy to visit!

I adopted my cat from here and have volunteered here for two years…read more My cat adoption was amazing! We originally went to look at a female cat and when we weren't sure about how compatible we were the girl helping us recommended a cat that we weren't even considering. The girl truly knew these cats and cared for them. We adopted our cat for free because he was a senior. We have had no health issues. I also believe if you are adopting you should be prepared for better or worse meaning medical issues might arise. The people working at this shelter are doing their absolute best. Volunteering has also been a great experience. I do the shelter buddy program so I can have a flexible schedule. I enjoy giving back, and have only ever received support from the staff when I am volunteering.

Never been here before but highly impressed by the staff's professional and helpful service…read more Adopted 2 cats (Shadow and Trouble) on 4/18/26. Surprised to find I could take them home the same day. Staff gave helpful information/suggestions and quickly gathered items to enable their adaption to a new home. Both cats adjusted remarkably well and are greatly loved. Very nice facility and kind, efficient staff !!