This place is awesome! We recently were looking for a puppy. We came here and the place was sooo nice! It was like a little dog town! People that work there are very helpful and kind. We found our dream puppy and got him to bring home! I HIGHLY recommend visiting this place to adopt a pet!! read more

My husband and I both love Saving Grace! We have been apart of their host weekends for several months now and love this program. They seem to always listen to our requests especially when it comes the temperament of our dog and what he gets along best with. All the dogs we have hosted have appeared very well taken care of and all the volunteers are so friendly.We haven't adopted from them yet but, are on the lookout for our furever friend! read more

THE greatest adoption process I have ever experienced!!! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the facility was wonderful and set up to benefit the owners, they took care of all of the paperwork! I really could go on and on about this place. Thy have dogs roaming around, a fire pit you can relax at, houses built for each litter of puppies, and they schedule you by appointment so you aren't making a spur of the moment decision because a lot of people are they. They are truly the greatest animal rescue and have a supporter for life. Here's a pic of my snuggle puppy I adopted from there. Best decision ever. read more

Saving Grace Animals For Adoption - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I am very disappointed in the current actions of Saving Grace Animals. Perhaps reconfiguring their approach would be in order. I would not recommend at all!! read more

I wish I could give this 0 stars. I was super excited to volunteer and help dogs find their forever homes and was met with hostility by the organization. The lady got evidently rude as I asked a couple questions (understandable as it's a 6 months minimum commitment). I find it funny that you would act rudely towards those that are willing to sacrifice their time to help you. Maybe if saving grace treated it's volunteers with some respect they wouldn't be so short staffed. I hope you step on a lego Cathy. read more

If you want a to find a wonderful companion that is a perfect match for your family, look no further than Saving Grace! This is an operation run almost entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers. They are saving the lives of approx. 2000 dogs per year through their commitment and support of this incredible operation. To keep an facility like this running smoothly, they need to have rules and procedures to support both the dogs and the volunteers. We have adopted 3 wonderful Chi-mixes from Saving Grace and couldn't be happier with how the whole process was handled. The volunteers do a great job finding matches that work well for your family and your situation. I'm constantly impressed by their knowledge and flexibility throughout the adoption process. There are some that think $350 is a lot to adopt a dog - but when you consider the spay/neuter costs, medications, food and overall upkeep/maintenance/utilities etc. for such a large facility, I'm sure they're operating on razor-thin margins. We can recommend Saving Grace without hesitation and hope you have a wonderful experience just like us! read more

This place is then most amazing rescue I've ever seen. I adopted a dog a couple weeks ago, she is amazing and has the best personality. More importantly, you can tell how much Molly and each and everyone one of her volunteers loves these dogs and do the best they can to get back to you timely, and to make the right match. People have to remember this is mostly volunteer run, so they need to have patience. I wish I could open up a place like this in NY and I wish I could have adopted more do your dogs. ( that's right, I drove from NY!) Seriously. Fill out an application and prepared to be wowed when you get there! read more

My daughter was looking to adopt her first dog and she wanted it to be a rescue. We were so excited to adopt from Saving Grace. I had adopted my other dog from them years ago and was happy with the experience. Our application was approved quickly and my daughter picked out 2 dogs that seemed right for her. The day before our appointment we were informed that one of the dogs had been adopted. That was okay since she was more interested in the other one anyway. We drove almost 2 hours to get there. It was an extremely cold day and there were heaters outside but none were turned on. There were dogs everywhere and it felt pretty disorganized with volunteers coming and going. There was a check-in person in a tent and she asked us to wait for someone to help us. After waiting over 45 minutes and freezing, we were finally met by one of the volunteers. She told us that the dog that we wanted was not ready for adoption because she had some behavioral issues. We were disappointed but we were hopeful another dog would work for us. She brought out 2 dogs to us . . one of whom my daughter instantly loved, although she had flea dermatitis and was scratching like crazy. Even so, we were ready to take her home. Instead, we were told she needed to get cleared by the vet and that it would be a couple of days. We were disappointed, but understood, even though it was a long drive for us to get there. We thought they would want a deposit but instead they put an adopted sticker on the dog and took our name and told us they would call us in a couple of days. We never heard from them again. We called, we emailed . . no response. My daughter was so disappointed. She had already bought a crate, toys, etc. We think the dog was probably adopted out to someone else but who knows? We certainly hope the dog has a home. We never got a response. I think they are overwhelmed. I love what they are doing for the dogs but it would be nice if they cared for the people too. There was no customer service while we were there and they never followed up with us. I would never go back there again. read more

We adopted one of our dogs from Saving Grace in late Fall 2018. They told us he was half American Bulldog, that they knew that because the mother was onsite. We adopted Manning, one of eight puppies in the litter, and brought him home. As he grew, he started developing aggression issues with our smaller, bulldog/beagle mix. We contacted Saving Grace and told him of the issue and they refused to help in any way. He never developed the broad chest of a bulldog so we had his DNA tested. There is zero American Bulldog in him. He is 85% Staffordshire Terrier. We've taken him to extensive training but continues to have aggression issues with our other dog. Again, we contacted Saving Grace and they said they wouldn't take him back, didn't offer to tap into their network to rehome him or offer to help in any way. There is no Grace at Saving Grace read more

The facilities are excellent, the adoption process is rigorous (which it should be), and the animals are healthy. The staff are friendly and helpful... with the significant exception of the owner. We emailed a few brief questions that aren't answered on the Saving Grace website. Molly's replies were abrupt and almost rude. It seemed as though she deliberately read our questions in a negative light. We felt criticized and on the defensive from our very first contact with Molly. In addition, when we expressed interest in certain dogs, we were told that SG doesn't "save" certain dogs for certain families--that we should make an appointment and pick from the pack. When we arrived and found the dog we wanted, we were told that this dog had been promised to another family who was arriving later that week. No explanation was given for this contradiction. We decided to adopt from SG anyhow because of good reviews from friends, all of whom, I should note, also said that Molly could be unpleasant. I would go to SG again, despite the negative experience with the owner, because of how well the pets are treated in this facility. But next time I'll be on guard with the staff. read more

We adopted our dog, Luna, on a Thursday night at the beginning of November. We took her to the vet on Friday for her check up and her spay incision was infected. It turns out that she has an antibiotic resistant Staph infection. She has been on multiple antibiotics and had to stay at the vet for a total of 14 nights as I am immune compromised. Saving Grace has been difficult to get in touch with. The owner, Molly, finally got back to me and said they do not reimburse for any medical expenses. They gave us Luna with an infection. She also stated that they would take a dog back that someone couldn't pay for its care. How could you give a dog back after you have fallen in love with it? Saving Grace needs to have a better policy in place for when they give you a sick dog. read more

Read the reviews on Saving Grace's Facebook page regarding Gloria. It is a horrible situation, accompanied by Saving Grace's lack of policy transparency, and some business practices that will lead me to no longer support Saving Grace. I am the individual that was fostering Gloria when her life-ending incident occurred. At this point, since Gloria is dead, I hope that this review can help others who are interested in supporting Saving Grace. If they are a good fit for you, great; but why not have some information to help guide you in your decision? Here is a brief summary of the events that led me to write this review: 1) Saving Grace dispensed medication for me to administer to Gloria for a spay that was "just done" but when I got her home, I saw no scar or shaving - when I emailed the owner to let her know this, she said that Gloria had been spayed several months ago and she could not know what the medication was for without looking at her records. I don't know what that medication was meant for, or if it was just a mistake and she should not have been taking any medication. 2) Saving Grace killed Gloria, after one (to my knowledge) bite incident that was NOT human-aggressive but was a natural reaction (especially for a rescue dog) to an unfortunate incident. So: either Saving Grace killed Gloria after one bite incident, or they did not disclose any previous bite incident(s) or observed behavior issues with me, her foster. Either outcome is not something I would expect from a rescue organization. 3) The owner misrepresented her interest in placing Gloria with another rescue group after the bite - because another group WAS found (not by Saving Grace, but by me), and the owner of Saving Grace refused to release Gloria to the other foster. I'm using the phrase "kill" instead of "euthanize" because in my opinion the latter implies some release from pain or suffering. Gloria's only suffering was being abandoned by Saving Grace. If you are interested in supporting Saving Grace and are interested in hearing about their business operations directly from them, PLEASE learn from my mistakes and ask some VERY direct "if/then" questions, and please, please be totally comfortable with the answers. If you hear something that makes you feel uncomfortable, look elsewhere. There are so many rescue organizations that operate transparently. You should expect direct answers to your questions. I am heartbroken and angry that I had to learn this lesson at the expense of Gloria's life. read more

I came from out of town to adopt a small dog. I took the time to set an appointment, completely filled it out thoroughly, and I even took off work. I arrive after a 3 hour ride to find out they have no small dogs and I received no communication. Then they claim they didn't know I was coming out of town. Mind you my address is on the application, so they definitely didn't read it. The manager told me to "put it in big bold letters" that I'm out of town. They have no knowledge on the dogs that they have at the shelter. -100000000000000/10 would not recommend. read more

I am currently fostering (and about to adopt!) the sweetest, sweetest girl. I am so thankful to Saving Grace for teaching them how to be leash and crate trained, and I still can't figure out how they were able to housebreak so well on the farm! It is a joyous place to visit, and all of the volunteers are so committed to the happiness of those sweet pups who spend time on their farm. I recommend them to everyone looking to rescue a furry friend. read more

We adopted our retriever mix 3 weeks ago. The folks at Saving Grace worked with us over a couple of months to find our perfect match. And he is! The staff were knowledgeable, thoughtful and patient with us as we sought to adopt. It was truly a wonderful experience and we are so happy that our big guy has found his forever home with us! This is truly a wonderful organization! read more

I love Saving Grace! We first adopted in 2010, and after signing up for a foster weekend this past Easter, we fell in love again. Tootsie had a very rough life until Saving Grace saved her. SG treated her for heartworms and provided eye and dental surgery. Tootsie instantly fit in with our other two dogs. She is a very gentle girl and so deserving of love and attention. We will work hard to spoil her for the rest of her life! Saving Grace rescues so many wonderful dogs that wouldn't have a chance without them. The property is a beautuful place for dogs to run, play, and socialize with other dogs and people. The dedicated volunteers are amazing! I recommend supporting Saving Grace and their adoption program. #adoptdontshop #rescuedismyfavoritebreed read more

Please check with your vet before adopting a 10 week old puppy who has been spayed/neutered - especially a large breed. Most rescues have a spay/neuter contract or a spay/neuter voucher. It is not in the best interest of the dog to be spayed or neutered at this young age. Please just ask your vet. I was not impressed with my visit to Saving Grace. While they might be helping some animals, I think many may be harmed by lack of appropriate care. The young puppies are housed outdoors with little shelter. Many did not look well. Some adult dogs did not look well. One was coughing almost constantly. I did not adopt here as every red flag was flying high during my visit. Please do some homework before you adopt. read more

My husband and I have been volunteers at Saving Grace for over 5 years and we've been lucky enough to adopt 6 of our dogs through there. All of our dogs were screened for health and temperament, one having gone through heart worm treatment through Saving Grace and another having had to have an ulcerated eye removed, also done by one of the wonderful veterinarian's who work with Saving Grace. Having gotten great care (medical and on site) at Saving Grace, all of my dogs are healthy and well adjusted members of our family. read more

Very disappointed in that we drove all the way to Saving Grace too look at animals for my niece, only to find they only do appointments. I understand it is on their website but when on the road and searching through Apple maps or google there is no indication anywhere that this place isn't actually "open to the public". It was such a long trip that we cannot make often, which is disheartening because we could've walked out with an animal and now have lost the opportunity. Will not return. read more

I have volunteered here for over 3 years. What Molly Goldston does for dogs in need of homes is simply above and beyond. The grounds of Saving Grace are pristine and manicured with care, really a sight to behold in the spring and summer with everything blooming. All of the volunteers go through training plus mentoring sessions before being allowed shift work. Shift leaders have more specific, longer training. My absolute favorite thing about working here, aside from being around so many dogs and dog lovers, is seeing these dogs find their forever families. It is really the very best feeling. read more

This was an amazing facility! The staff was very friendly the animals to look very happy and well cared for. The gardens were stunning and could be an attraction all to themselves. The puppy we left with was healthy happy and well behaved. This was the first time we've been to this adoption center and I would highly recommend it read more

This organization was nothing but deceitful, omitting, telling lies, and half-truths. Saving Grace gave me a pregnant dog with pneumonia (and did not disclose either condition). I spent over $4k in vet bills in the first month. She was so sick she had to be hospitalized overnight for multiple days. 5 weeks after getting my dog and discovering she was pregnant Saving Grace asked to see her for an "evaluation". I took her in and Saving Grace had her spayed and the puppies aborted (keep in mind she was due to have the puppies within 5 days) without my say. I was originally told I could pick her up that evening, then later that day the story changed and I was told she would be with a medical foster for a week. I later found out she was actually staying with a Saving Grace employee and her other dogs. I attempted to call them multiple times throughout these situations and never got an answer or call back. I have email correspondence with Saving Grace as proof of all of this. There are even more examples of half truths and omissions I experienced with this horrible organization. If anyone has questions, feel free to reach out to me for more information. Bottom line, Saving Grace is a deceitful organization that kills puppies to cover their mistakes. DO NOT SUPPORT SAVING GRACE! read more

I have adopted three dogs over the last several years from Saving Grace. I love the fact that they give so many older and special needs dogs a chance at a great life. I'm sure when my dogs were given the opportunity to go to this wonderful rescue it was obvious that the cost of their initial care would probability be more than the adoption fee. Molly could see that these great dogs were deserving of a life they hadn't known before. Thank you for giving so many dogs a beautiful place to recover from their past lives and a gateway to their new ones. read more

Saving Grace Animals For Adoption - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

We had prompt, friendly and extremely helpful service from Meghan, Kevin and Kim throughout the entire adoption process. Following their instructions, we filled out and submitted all paperwork online. We received a response from Meghan within 24 hours and set up a time for a site visit to meet our ideal dog the next day. Arriving on 'the farm' for our appointment, it is a dog's paradise! So many HAPPY, well behaved dogs of all ages, it is hard to adopt just one of them. I volunteer for Muttville in San Francisco, a senior dog adoption organization, so I realize what a big undertaking it is to care for such a large population of dogs. The staff and volunteers at Saving Grace are doing a phenomenal job! They are located on a beautiful property with acres for the animals to run around and socialize with one another. The dogs are divided into groups that match their sizes and personalities. We were able to meet with our desired dog 'Jocky' in the garden area, away from the other dogs, in order to get to know him in a more quiet area. We had plenty of time to hang out with him and eventually fall in love with him. The actual adoption process was simple and clear, walking us through all of Jocky's history, paperwork and details. If you are considering a new dog for your home, you MUST include a site visit at Saving Grace as part of your search. There are so many incredible dogs there waiting to meet their new family. read more

Just got my baby from Saving Grace. What a great establishment and organization. The volunteers are so great!! Thank you for all you do. I highly recommend this place. It was a very enjoyable experience. read more

This place is outstanding. We have had our rescue for 8 months now, and he is 100% the right fit for our family. My husband and I grew up with dogs and he is the best dog we have ever had. What makes Saving Grace special? I am going to emphasize how important it is to find the right dog for you. Meghan and the volunteer team know their dogs. They will match your individual lifestyle and energy level to a short-list of dogs. I had been obsessively searching adult dogs to adopt online and went in with my own list based on profiles. Do not just read profiles and want to chat with some one here. You need to visit. Rescues have an ever-changing line-up. They are also dependent on volunteers to update the site- it is easier to come in and meet the experts and dogs. After talking with Colleen and Trish, we met an entirely different set of dogs from my list- partially because some of the dogs were already adopted. All the dogs on their list were amazing. To Illustrate why to trust the experts: I initially wanted an adult dog. We adopted a 9 month old, but he has the right temperament for us. I am used to big dogs. He is only 50 lbs. I was initially hesitant about a Rottweiler-looking mix and associated misconceptions about aggressiveness. Our beautiful black and tan mutt is the sweetest most gentle dog ever. We call him soft-mouth. Before adopting, we visited twice and what really sealed the deal was Meghan. She truly loves and knows the dogs. We plan on having kids and she demonstrated just how gentle our dog is and emphasizing how much love he has for all the other animals and all sized humans. This has turned out to be 100% accurate. He has been around many infants and toddlers and acted with flying colors. When he's regularly given treats for sitting and laying down for our toddler neighbor, he uses his delicate soft-mouth to get treats in the most hilariously gently way possible- sometimes with just a little sliver of his tongue. Of course, you should visit ready to adopt, but we definitely felt they prepared us to be guardians of a new pet. Support this rescue and their stellar team! read more

Oh my, this is really the home of an angel who rescues animals- mostly dogs that are in dire need. I discovered them through the search site petfinders.com because a little guy popped up on my computer. Molly let us visit twice (along with our other dog) until we were sure we just could not walk away from our new little family member. We love our little dog and are so appreciative that Molly and Saving Grace does the work they do. Seriously devoted to helping and placing these well deserved, they make sure they are all healthy when you adopt... and don't miss Arnold the (huge!!!) rescued pig that lives there! read more

I must write a review to support Saving Grace. There is a need for people adopting pets to understand the reason that they ask you to follow the guidelines. My family adopted a puppy at Saving Grace 11 years after losing my first furry friend. The reason the rules are there are so the staff can see you and your children's reaction and behaviors towards the animal and also the animals behavior toward your family members. I find that this is a very positive thing they do. Saving Grace wants their pets to be loved and know they are going to a home that the pet is a priority and feels safe and will be loved and protected. If they left it to people who can't bring their children ( they have small quiet gardens where families are introduced to the pets in), there would be pets in the same predicament that landed the animal there in the first place. We have children and wanted getting a dog to be a surprise for Christmas. We followed the rules and it was the best surprise driving the kids out to Saving Grace and telling them they were going to meet the dogs so one could be ours. It was a priceless experience . It was a smart choice as just my husband and I had been to the Saving Grace Christmas Open House the night before and thought we knew what was a good dog for our children. Had we just picked ourselves and brought that dog home to the kids, we would have brought home a pooch that made our son nervous. Going as a family the next night at an arranged appointment, allowed us to realize that there is a true reason for the whole family to be there to experience and meet different animals . Don't be quick to criticize when people should be respectful and understanding of the commitment that Saving Grace has to these animals and there job is to bring pets and families together. Saving Grace definitely should be proud of upholding the rules and give pets forever homes to people who can understand the necessities of these guidelines. They are upfront about from the beginning of the application process to view the pets. Follow the guidelines and you will be rewarded with a new furry friend that will make it worth the process. read more

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The dogs are well behaved but the staff are not. My boyfriend and I went to look at a dog for his 8 yr old daughter. However he didn't bring his daughter as the last dog they had picked out together ended up being aggressive towards my dog and eventually bit my bf. He didn't want to put that decision on an 8 yr old who will pick the prettiest dog rather than the best fit for the family. We were shamed loudly in front of other customers for not bringing his daughter and not even offered an opportunity to reschedule to bring her. We left feeling embarrassed and disappointed. It's such a shame because it's the dogs that suffer with no forever home. read more

Such a wonderful place to rescue a dog! The process of finding just the right dog was very easy and they took the time to answer all of our questions. I've volunteered there and the other volunteers were really great folks! Molly and staff are very knowledgeable. I didn't just leave the shelter with a dog, I left feeling very prepared to be the best doggie parent I could be thanks to all the information they had for us! read more

I got my pup from saving grace! This is such a nice area for dogs! The dogs get to roam in open space and appear to be well cared for. The staff is friendly and return your emails quickly! I am so thankful to have my saving grace pup!" read more

We have adopted 2 dogs and each time were 100% satisfied! The volunteers were very helpful in helping us pick the dog that would fit in our family and we have no regrets at all! Some think the fee is high, but not if you realize the dogs have their shots, neutered or spayed, tested for diseases, dental if needed, other medical as needed. (Dental and tests alone can be over $400 at the vets, as we've had it done for pets and one 2 weeks ago so we do know). If you think the fees are high, get a dog without all the medical and see how much it costs. We will continue to support Saving Grace and plan to adopt again from them! read more

After hearing from several people how great Saving Grace was, I decided to go there looking for a new family member. I decided on a sweet, sweet dog that unfortunately, has heartworm so I couldn't take her home that day. I asked about her background but was told they didn't know anything. They told me I could foster her while she was in treatment until healthy to adopt. I went back to sign the fostering paperwork, asked again about her background (again, was told they don't know) and took her home. She was fine until the next day. She stopped eating, couldn't get her to go outside, play, nothing. She stayed on our outside patio couch only to later move to the inside couch. Something was wrong with this dog. It wasn't normal, even for transitioning a dog. Concerned for her health, I tried to get in touch with Saving Grace. The foster paperwork states they need to be contacted before going to a vet or expenses are on me. Of course, you can only contact them via email. They have a phone but it states email is the best way. I emailed them, heard nothing because it was evening, then the dog started throwing up bile...repeatedly. I still couldn't get her to eat. I called an ER vet, over $200 later, they hydrated her and gave her anti nausea meds but didn't see anything immediately wrong. I emailed Saving Grace with my phone number and their response was less than concerned via email. Throughout the next day, the dog continued to not eat, drink and she wouldn't move from the couch. I finally got her to eat baby food, which was good news but fearing there was something seriously wrong with her, the ER vet wanted her to come back for xrays and lab work. I emailed Saving Grace and asked they take her to the vet. The response was they don't have a vet on the weekends but to bring her back btwn 12-7 (this was Friday). After being told several times they are short handed, I didn't feel comfortable with that as she would not be watched as closely as I could watch her. I made my own vet appt. then was later told they did have a vet on Friday and if I took her there, they would look at her. Btw, her behavior and throwing up bile is not an 'urgent issue' per the volunteer that took her when I dropped her off. Only life or death situations were urgent to them which the foster carer would still only have an email to deal with. After explaining what was wrong with Maggie, that same volunteer (I later found out) gave wrong information to the founder & vet. The founder, Molly, was out of town, the vet didn't see anything wrong but they decided to keep her until Molly came back to town. After a few heated, quite frankly insulting emails from the founder pointing a finger in my direction for what's wrong, the last email from the founder said the dog was happy being back with her SIBLING! At no time was it ever mentioned this 4 y.o. dog had a sibling with her at Saving Grace. She wasn't sick, she was GRIEVING! Not providing this information was not only a costly disservice to me but more importantly, it was a huge disservice to the dog. For an organization that kept saying their main concern is the dog, they failed in a big way. After pointing out I was never told about the sibling, I told them I was willing to overlook this mistake to give Maggie a good home. They refused siting my finding fault with them. No apologies, no accountability and Maggie still has no home. It seems they're more concerned with themselves than the dogs. This organization is a mess. read more

I also had a bad experience from one of their staff members, Annette, who was very rude. I cook for my dog. Some may find this silly, but it's my prerogative whether or not I spoil my dog, isn't it? I gave Annette my dog's food to watch the dog for two days before adopting. Well, it was too much for Annette, so she gave my cooked food to all the dogs and just fed my dog dry food, which he didn't eat. So my dog didn't eat for two days. Annette didn't care. Total apathy. I took efforts to cook for my dog, and Annette thought that was ridiculous so didn't honor my request. I hope all the staff isn't like this. I don't think they are. read more

After our dog passed, we needed an additional companion for our other dog. I contacted them multiple times to see if they had what we needed since I have a toddler, senior chihuahua and it needed to be house and crate trained. We were repeatedly told (come see what we have). We took a day off work and drove up there to find ONE dog fit the criteria. Luckily she was great and we adopted her, but she had a suspicious spot on her side we took her to the vet for. It was hemangiosarcoma, and she had an infection in her neck to boot. We've spent over $2k on her medical care, and when I asked SG for the adoption fee back so we could do another surgery (I offered medical records), no one will even respond to me after multiple attempts. AVOID THIS PLACE!!! They are the wealthiest rescue in the area and treat potential adopters terribly. I recommend the Wake SPCA instead. read more

The woman we met there was rude. She said she wouldn't allow us to adopt without bringing our child. Our child has special needs and we told her it would be overwhelming for him (to be in a yard full of 50+ dogs) and she began loudly yelling at us "the rules are the rules." We think these people with their check-lists need to step out of their little world and recognize that not every situation lends itself to bringing in family members. I guess we could've lied to her and not told her about our son's existence and maybe that's what you should do if you'd like to go there without your children. Overall, we had a not so good feeling anyways so we would prefer to adopt elsewhere. read more

When I first walked onto the Saving Grace property two years ago for volunteer orientation, I looked around and was amazed. This is a shelter/rescue where the dogs can still run around and play with other dogs. They aren't confined to a run, not interacting with other dogs. Here the dogs learn socialization with others, get to interact with visitors, and for some - learn to be dogs. In the two years that I have been volunteering, I have continued to be amazed at how wonderful this environment is. I have seen dogs come in that have obviously never known a gentle hand, cowering away from people, fur matted or perhaps with mange, and I get to watch them blossom into happy dogs. When you see a dog who was so afraid of people that they would hide away, then just a few weeks later, come bounding up to visitors with a goofy dog grin hoping to get some attention, you know that the love and atmosphere at Saving Grace has turned this dog's life around. When a dog comes in with mange, and barely has any fur left, but with proper treatment and love, transforms into a gorgeous dog with a full think coat - you know they are getting the medicine they need. I recently joined the adoption team, and I have been privileged to help find furever homes for some dogs. The adoption team takes the time to have potential adopters meet the dogs in a variety of settings - you can see the dog interact with other dogs so you know how it behaves, you can walk the dog around an area to see how it does on a leash. Already have a dog- you can bring your dog into an area where the dogs can meet (on, then off leash) to make sure they will get along. Plenty of time is taken to make sure the dogs will get along -as well as explaining what to do/not do to avoid potential problems. I already had two rescued dogs when I started volunteering, so I haven't yet adopted from Saving Grace. However, I know when the time is right for me to get another dog, that Saving Grace will help me find the best one for my family. read more

Wonderful environment for the dogs to live in until their forever families choose them. The folks who take care of them every day of the year including holidays and days with 105 heat index are amazing. I love volunteering with these folks. Our best day of the week is Sunday when the adoption board is posted with all the dogs/puppies names on it who were adopted that past week. Always happy when a favorite gets to go home. SG is saving many lives each and every week of the year that otherwise may not have much hope. read more

amazing place where they not only rescue dogs, but create wonderful ready-to-own additions to your family! if you havent visited, make the time, it will change you read more

If you are looking for a place to Volunteer, Adopt or Foster an amazing dog look no further. Saving Grace (SG) is non-profit organization that rescues strays, dogs from rural shelters and even farm animals in need of a home. Molly, the owner and founder of SG swoops in usually at the final hour for most all of these animals and saves them from crossing the rainbow bridge. She brings them back to SG,( we like to call it the Funny Farm), rehabilitates, provides needed medical care, and most importantly tons of love from all the volunteers that work there every day preparing these awesome little lives to go to their forever homes. SG is not your typical shelter. It really is a beautiful farm with lots of land, trees and squirrels for the dogs to chase. Volunteering there is such a great rewarding escape from the daily grind of Life. So if you're looking to escape and "pay it forward" or looking to give a dog a forever home you have found the perfect place in SG. read more