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    Rescue City

    3.7 (48 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Community Service/Non-Profit

    Pet adoption

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    Nicholas P.

    My wife and I were looking to adopt a French Bulldog in the NY area this past month. After a few weeks of trying different shelters and submitting applications with fees but not hearing anything back, I decided to try Rescue City. After submitting my application with them, I heard back within 48 hours requesting a phone interview which was awesome news considering all my past applications to different shelters had been ignored. Rescue City showed they are different from other shelters by not only reaching out to me in a timely fashion, but implementing a fair process in that they do not require an additional $15 fee each time you apply similar to other shelters, such as FBRN. After the phone interview with Cassie, we heard back within 24 hours again regarding a meet-up with the program founder (Stella), the foster and our dog. They were accommodating in offering a flexible schedule and we were able to meet the following day. Rescue City provided more than enough information on the process and highlighted all the key steps in their adoption process as well as the steps to follow afterwards. Stella met us in Brooklyn for the meet to ensure the dogs and owners are certain the adoption is a good fit. There was no feeling of any pressure or rushing the process which helps immensely. Our dog was extremely tired from the 2 hour drive as he pants the whole ride and Stella was understanding of this factor. We ultimately decided on adopting "Chiclet" who has now been renamed to Nora as she hadn't learned her new adoptive name yet! Nora is doing wonderful with her new family and Stella has been attentive in checking in with us to ensure everything is going seamlessly. We trust Rescue City in facilitating all necessary and recommended veterinary checks as Nora came spayed and with a microchip (Rescue City will transfer the contact info to you after adoption). Nora also came with a 3 month supply of Nexgard and Heartgard, highlighting even further that Rescue City truly cares about the future of their adopted pets. If you are feeling the same as I did in searching for a reputable shelter, I would highly recommend you give Rescue City a try! Again, their $15 fee is only required one time unlike many other shelters which makes the adoption process fair for both parties involved.

    Tina D.

    We adopted Spiderman a few days ago and had a wonderful experience with Rescue City. From the moment I submitted my application, they have been helpful and kind. It's clear they are genuine animal lovers and prioritize the welfare of the dogs in their care above all else. I knew that even if I wasn't approved to adopt Spiderman it would be because they had found him another loving home which would better meet his needs. The whole process took around a week and we were so happy to take Spiderman home. Thank you Rescue City for helping make our family complete! I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation.

    Samantha H.

    We recently adopted our dog from Rescue City and they were great! From the very beginning of the adoption process everything was clearly communicated to us. I had seen a post for an adoptable dog on their instagram and applied a day or so later through the website. There is a small donation fee to apply to adopt - I believe it was $15, which isn't a crazy amount and either way will go towards helping animals in the rescue! After applying I received an email explaining the next steps. The same evening I received an email that we were good candidates and invited to interview so the rescue could learn more about us. We scheduled a phone interview a few days later. They asked typical questions like if we have owned a dog, how many people are in our home, what we do for work and what our work schedules/ daily routines are, any upcoming travel plans, etc. We ended up getting selected to adopt and scheduled a meet up a few days later. We had to bring everyone living in our home to the meet up including pets. It went well and we officially adopted our pup! The total process took about a week. I communicated with both Cassie and Stella through the process and both were amazing and so helpful! Upon adoption we were emailed with a ton of resources and a list of items needed for the dog. Our new pup is a wonderful addition to our family and we can't thank Rescue City enough!

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    My girlfriend and I were looking to foster and help out dogs in need. Rescue city made it incredibly easy giving us just about everything we needed to have a successful foster experience! We ended up fostering the cutest labradoodle and had a great time!

    We both fostered and fostered to adopt through RC. The experience has been nothing short of amazing. Each step of the way, someone was there to thoroughly explain the process. Even after we adopted the two pups we got through RC, the team reached out to remind us of preventative meds that need to be dispensed and to check in on our dogs. Most importantly, I appreciated the fact that prior to bringing us a dog to foster, the founder met with our current pets and assessed whether or not the pup we applied for would thrive in our home, and would get along well with our current cats and dog.

    Elsa S.

    It has been an honor to be a part of the Rescue City family for the past 6 years. My wife and I have fostered dozens of dogs for this amazing rescue. They've helped us give so many dogs we've found on patrol (law enforcement family) a second chance at life! I could go on and on about this amazing rescue but the best way to prove how amazing they are is to sign up to be a foster! I promise it will be the best decision of your life! Rescue City makes the foster process so easy and enjoyable! Thank you to the amazing team at Rescue City for being in our lives and doing what you do every single day!

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    Great rescue! Did their due diligence on our family prior to adoption and the dog was delivered safely and on time. We love him!

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    Amazing rescue! So informative when adopting. Offer help and assistance throughout the process. Highly recommend!

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