What a great rescue! Hubby and I only recently discovered the rescue through a very sad event. But…read morewere pleasantly surprised when we showed up to drop off a donation, the staff was friendly and helpful- of course, they accepted the gifts in kind with open arms and expressed gratitude. We asked if they minded if we looked around, so we popped in the back to see the dogs. The place was exceptionally clean and the place just looked beautiful, you can tell the staff really cares for all of the animals! Please consider adopting a dog before buying a purebred- these wonderful little babies need homes too!

We adopted Rocky, a Snowshoe/Domestic Short Hair male cat from Paradise Animal Rescue. They are a…read moretop notch animal rescue and we highly recommend them for your cat or dog needs. We have had experience with two other animal rescue businesses and can tell you that PAR takes outstanding care of their rescues. The environment in which they live until they find their forever home is loving and they are individually and collectively very well cared for and loved. We couldn't be happier with Rocky, who was considered a special needs cat. He is shy but has really become attached to my wife and he is warming up to me too. Rocky has been with us a little over two months and has become a part of our family. He gets along very well with our Siamese female rescue Coco. They are nearly the same age (Rocky will be five in June/Coco will be five in August). So, if you've been thinking about adopting a rescue, please check out PAR in Lapeer, MI. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

I just love my Mickey! I never had such a sweet little kitty! yes, he had issues at first & I took…read morehim to the vet two days later. I know it's pricey , but the money goes for a good cause for the care of these animal.

I wish I had checked here first. When I went to meet my cat she came out of her carrier severely…read moreunderweight, covered in poop, smelled of urine, filthy ears and eyes covered in mucus and covered in fleas. The adoption fee was an outrageous $950. The "foster" was also a bit gross but acted like she cared. I questioned the cat's condition, was told her eye goop was from allergies, asked about vet care and told she was recently seen and very healthy. I couldn't leave this poor creature with them. I've contacted just about everyone connected with this "organization" and nothing has been done about other kittens still being offered. This cat had a double eye & ear infection, a chest cold, fleas and was horribly malnourished. This organization is some sort of front for anyone pretending to be a foster that can't afford to take care of, or simply doesn't want to care for an animal. It makes me very sad that it can't be shut down.

Raising awareness for Sanilac County Animal Control facility, located in Sandusky Michigan. Sanilac…read moreCounty is 1,590 mi² and this tiny building is housing all the animals picked up in Sanilac County! After visiting with the animals and speaking to the staff, I could tell the staff truly care for the animals. The staff are doing the best they can, with what little resources they have available. It is an unfortunate situation and I hope the residents of Sanilac County visit and demand support from their elected county officials!

Okay, so I'm biased…read more I used to volunteer here when I lived in the area. That said, who would know better how awesome a place is than someone who worked "behind the scenes". This organization treats their animals amazingly and truly cares about each cat they take in. The rescue is not your typical animal shelter which feels dingy and depressing. The rooms are clean, decorated, and filled with activities to make the cats feel at home. I adopted my own cat from the rescue two years ago and the process was straightforward and smooth, landing me the most awesome cat ever. Their petfinder listings and website show photos of all their adoptable animals, and their facebook page is kept very up-to-date. In my opinion, NBAR sets the gold standard for what an animal rescue should be. Of note, NBAR only has cats at their building- I believe they work with a dog foster organization and can direct people to adoptable dogs.

I stopped here on a whim when I saw the adoption sign as I drive by. I was extremely impressed!…read more They are professional and all about the health of the cats. I told them the personality I was looking for and she knew right away which kitten would work for me. My kitten is litter trained, plays with my older cat well and is gentle and loving. I recomment this rescue with two paws up!

They helped find me a small senior dog to make a good match. They are also a no kill shelter.read more

Over the years we have adopted 2 cats & 1 dog. People at the shelter were helpful & very friendly…read more I would recommend this shelter when looking for a forever pet. The staff stayed open on a Saturday after hours as my daughter watched 3 puppies try to win her heart. Finally as 2 pups walked away & the 3rd laid down she made 1more call for them to come. Sgt. Pepper got up & came over. He had chosen her! They gave us all kinds or help in preparing us in taking the dog back to our cottage. Told us where to go to get food & a collar, since we really were not prepared for a puppy. They went over & above the call that day to place a dog in a good home.

I don't normally post bad reviews. This shelter has a big sad story about this poor sweet dog that…read morehas been in their shelter for 1.5 years. When I inquired after the dog I told them I didn't have a fenced yard but that I would like to take this poor pup home. I have a dog already so I told them I would have to make sure they got along before I adopted a new dog. Not only did they make me feel like a criminal for putting my dog in the backyard on a rope (which is at least 50 ft long) but they did not even bother to respond to any further emails from me about the dog I was willing to rescue. How do they expect to adopt any animals with this uncommunicative attitude? I feel bad for all animals in this shelter as the owners do not seem interested in adopting them into loving homes.

Bow Wow Rescue is a wonderful non profit that saves the lives of so many incredible (and…read morebeautiful!) dogs. Michelle, who runs the rescue, was fast to respond and answer all of my questions. She truly cares about where her dogs end up and chooses the best homes and people that are the right match. The dogs that are lucky enough to make it to bow wow rescue have a great life while waiting for their forever homes.

Near-tragedy struck while I was in Grand Rapids this weekend. My dog was being dog-sat by my…read morefather-in-law in Troy. A storm came through that night and his fence was damaged, allowing Zoey to escape. Although I was two hours away, I posted my dog's mug all over The Love of Louie Facebook page and countless other shelters' pages, while my father-in-law scoured the entire Troy area for any signs of my dog. We had a couple sightings miles away but no one could scoop her up. Luckily for us, that's where OCAC came in. Their animal control officers were able to capture Zoey six miles from the house in Troy on Monday. Because I'd posted her picture on their official Facebook page over the weekend, they instantly recognized her and called me. What a relief! After verifying her microchip ID, we determined it was my pup. I was able to retrieve Zoey with proof of her rabies shot and her Dearborn dog license. The people in the office were friendly and non-judgmental. They answered all our questions without hesitation. It was a truly pleasant experience. I saw them getting a couple dogs ready for adoption and they were so nice and helpful. It's obvious the people working the front counter loves animals AND people (a rarity if you ask me).

This place is great for what it is, and the animals are well taken care of. I'd give 1 star…read moreotherwise. The staff there is a bit rough, feels like they want to make you uncomfortable. I noticed some of the handlers try to pull at your heart strings while meeting a new furry friend. This guilt trip more or less could push someone into an adoption that may not be right for the animal or human. I can understand the need for space, funding, and all the babies need a home. However, that sort of behavior could cause a bad cycle.