We have adopted 2 amazing dogs from this rescue. Yes, they both have come from the South and have…read moreobviously been abused and needed some TLC. That is not the rescue's fault, that is the fault of their previous horrible owners. Everything went very smoothly, as far as pick up/drop off and fosters. Unfortunately, one foster's house was quite dirty and neglected. But I mostly felt bad for the foster and for the many dogs staying there. She was just trying to help, and if it hadn't been for her having at least some place for these dogs to go, they would have been put down. I emailed Katie many times with questions after first adopting and she always got back to me quickly and pointed me to the right people for my answers. (Ex: Laura, the veterinarian) Heading Home K-9 Rescue does seem to take in harder cases, but these dogs need love just as much, if not more as the little puppies that don't have the emotional scars, that are at other rescues. Other rescues may turn away dogs like mine, which is a shame. I can't imagine my life without my Brownie and Stan. This Rescue helps many dogs that otherwise wouldn't have a chance. We plan on adopting from them again one day. Thank you Heading Home K-9 Rescue.

I have adopted three dogs thru this rescue. They are the best! I had nothing but excellent…read morecommunication with both the staff and the fosters. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. THANK YOU HHK9 from the pack!

We adopted our amazing dog, Max, from PPR back in October of 2014. He was a rescue from the Playa…read moreDel Carmen area of Mexico. This was our first time working with a rescue, so the whole process was new to us. We filled out a lengthy application online, but didn't mind as you could tell they were truly vetting the homes that the animals were going to. At that time, we noted that we were interested specifically in Max. The following weekend they had a meet and greet event at a Minneapolis pet store, so our family went there to meet him and his current Foster Mom. They both turned out to be wonderful! The next step was to have volunteers come out to our home to make sure we were providing what we promised (single family home/fenced yard, safe and clean place for him to grow and thrive). At that meeting, they went over the specifics of his adoption, including their requirement of a first right of refusal (if he didn't work out, we would reach back out to them before placing him in another home). We also agreed that we would never use a shock collar on him. Shortly thereafter, we connected with the Foster Mom via email to discuss a time to pick him up, what he was currently eating and how much, and what items he would be sent "home" with. I picked him up along with his vet documents from Mexico and also after he arrived in the U.S. Max continues to be an amazing dog. He does have some medical issues, but those weren't diagnosed until a while after we brought him home, and I don't know how the rescue could have known. I chalk the issues up to a likely combination of genetics, and possibly poor diet and traumatic events before he was rescued. We absolutely couldn't be happier with our adoption. I highly recommend this organization, and also love all the other programs they offer as well.

I adopted my kitty from this organization almost a year ago now and I am so happy with her. I got a…read morehealthy, purdy gal, and she was well cared-for in her foster home as far as I could tell. The PPR people were helpful and the adoption process went smoothly even though it was hella packed that day at Urbanimal. I do think it would be better if the foster parents came to the adoption events. I didn't want to wait to adopt my kitty, so I didn't get a chance to speak with her caretakers. It would have been helpful to know that she is not as social as she first seemed, and that she has a noisiness problem.

This is my favorite charity. They are so good about…read morehelping people who really need help. Mary Jo Copeland who runs the operation started it many years ago and has grown it the organization is today. As Mary Jo once told me she helps people that are so poor they have no relatives. I wouldn't believe it unless I had seen it myself. She has done it all with private funds and refuses to take governmental aid. Cheers to her. Besides providing food, medical and dental care she has built a building with apartments for mothers and children to live while they are in transition to get their feet back on the ground. She provides them with food, shelter, daycare and clothing for them. In turn they need to show progress for finding employment, housing and education if they choose. I have provided clothing, food, time and my money to the organization as i can. My children also have and I will continue to in the future.

I appreciate all this charity does to help people during homelessness and helping them to get jobs…read moreand get their own apartment. I buy as many new items as I can afford for personal use and upcoming apartments. I also buy used suitcases, bags and sleeping bags so people and their children have places to keep their belongings and easier to move when the time comes. I try to deliver my current car load at least monthly if not more often. I have been downsizing my own house but still love to shop so I now shop for people living in this place and for pet adoption centers. Pet adoption centers always need blankets, etc. Some people appear to complain in their reviews but I don't see too many other people helping the homeless families as much as Sharing and Caring Hands does. If not for Mary Jo, then who? God bless her and those who work there.

In November it will be 2 years since we got our sweet pup from Antonia's. Our dog was so easy to…read moretrain. Antonia does a great job getting these puppies ready for their forever home. Our dog has the best temperament and has always been a great sleeper, great with people and other dogs and easy to take anywhere with our family. The email communication was sometimes a little delayed during our adoption process but people need to remember she is taking care of puppies and not sitting at a computer all day. I highly recommend her puppies! We have dog allergies in our family and our petite goldendoodle hasn't effected any of our allergies.

Antonia is an interesting lady, but I feel she just wants to make sure her puppies are going home…read moreto a good family. I didn't have any issues with her. Our little boy is now 10 months and 15.5 lbs. He's healthy and has an amazing personality.

I brought a injured cat in, staff were, very nice. Thank you…read more Animal control.. Genuinely cared about this cat. They seemed glad I brought kitty cat in.No animal, should ever, suffer.

Today around 1pm. I walked into pay for my pet's license for $15.00. I gave her a twenty and she…read moretried keeping my $5.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG !

Soon after adopting our wonderful rescue dog Maggie, my wife and I quickly realized that we were…read moregoing to need help with some of her behavioral issues. We contacted Bark Busters to help with leash pulling, aggression towards other dogs, and some really tough separation anxiety issues. On the first visit Lynne showed us some techniques on how to properly communicate our expectations to Maggie and help correct some of her terrible leash behavior. We very pleased to see results in that first visit, and by being consistent with what we learned, walking started to become enjoyable instead of frustrating. In follow up visits Lynne came up with some really creative ways to help us combat and solve the aggression and separation anxiety issues. One thing we really liked about Bark Busters is that it isn't class training. The trainers come to you and interact with the dog in it's own environment which we found to be really helpful. The lifetime guarantee has been beneficial as we still communicate with Lynne about progress/advice and have had follow up visits to help with other issues. I would definitely recommend Lynne and Bark Busters again.

We had such a great experience with Bark Busters while training our dog, Ruby! From start to…read morefinish, their communication was clear, prompt, and incredibly helpful. They took the time to really listen to our concerns and made sure we felt confident implementing the training techniques at home. What truly stood out was their character -- patient, kind, and genuinely invested in Ruby's success. You can tell they truly care about both the dogs and the families they work with. We saw such positive changes in Ruby, and we feel so much more confident as dog owners because of their guidance. We're so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend Bark Busters to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training!

Just opened! I stopped in yesterday to establish care for my two senior dachshunds Everyone was…read moreso kind, friendly and nonjudgmental We look forward to our visit next week!

I've got a young (almost 2 years old) dog that comes to work with me. There is lots of public…read moreinteraction and Lucy was frequently on edge and was becoming very territorial. As her behavior was becoming less acceptable I did some research and found YDBF. Blair came to the shop and spent a couple hours with me, my partner and Lucy. Blair was very patient with all of us and explained her methodology. She gave us some homework and made plans to get together again in a couple weeks. We've had three sessions so far and there's been a drastic change for the better in my dog. These changes were within a day of the first session. I cannot sing the praises of Blair and YDBF loud enough. I thank you and Lucy probably does too since she has become a more laid back and easygoing dog. I now know that my dog isn't naturally nervous or edgy. Thank you , thank you, thank you.

My partner and I were happy with the results from a private session with Lynn. The best takeaway…read morewas her advice on crating our dog, which has made the process far less stressful for each of us. She taught us a few training games which have been great to use too. After that private session, we were really looking forward to the Mastering the Leash Walk workshop. Based on the training philosophy listed on the company's website, Lynn's recommendation, online reviews, and the class description we thought this workshop would help us improve walks with our rescue pup. Unfortunately the experience didn't meet those expectations. One [very large and awesome mastiff] puppy took over the instructor's attention and barked for much of the workshop, which made it hard to engage in the class. The dog was sweet, but obviously had very little training (nor had it been neutered, which was surprising for a group class) and disrupted instruction and learning. Although we respect Cesar Milan's training methods, it was disappointing that Max seemed to recite book content without fully showing how to implement those methods in the leash walk. The class description said be ready to enjoy walking with your dog off-leash, by your side. We didn't expect drastic change, but at least wanted actionable information on improving the walk. We were hoping for more instructor attention for each attendee, not just for the loudest or one that needed the most all around training help. It would have been helpful to see the instructor work with the variety of dogs in attendance and reiterate each of the general training ideas he shared. I think the cost warranted a handout or a web page (just one page with an outline or a couple short instructional videos) dedicated to the workshop content. Ultimately, the grandiose description was misleading and was not fulfilled in the workshop. I think at best this workshop was an Intro to Leash Walking Philosophy, which left us feeling like money and time wasted.

She is the best. My pitbull loves walking with her!! I get a map of the walk, pictures, and Kayce…read moreis nice and tired!!

You've been a life saver for my grandma twice now! Thank you for being responsive, flexible on…read moretime and being timely. We will absolutely continue reaching out as we need more help