OkI just went there yesterday to try to adopt a dog. I felt the staff was sort of strict and judgemental. I have had dogs before. I have had no problems with them. My last dog I got was because I gave my tenants permission to get one. They lied on their application to get the dog. It became to much work for them. They eete going to bring it back to the shelter. I adopted their dog, retrained it and owned it for 8-1/2 years. I was told if I have a dog that is not crate trained yet it needs its own room. When I was a kid, I did not even have my own room, neither did any of our cats and dogs. I understand the need to protect the animals. However, when I told someone how we treated our dogs, they made me feel like a bad dog owner. I guess if you want a pet from Seattle Humane, you either need to lie, be rich, or stay home all day long. By the way, there were times when I knew I could not have a second pet. That was a decision that I was mature enough to make on my own. I instead donated money to your cause for years including $400 worth of cat food last konth. Look it up. Here is one thing I would never do. I would not adopt several pets. Bring them to my house and then figure out I could not afford to feed them. But you did. You are lucky that there are animal lovers here to bail you out. I do however tether my pets and there is nothing wrong with it. Good luck. I wish the animals luck getting homes. This review has been unanswered for over 2 weeks. The reason for no reply is there is nothing to argue. Again. I wish all the love to the pets. Since then, I have adopted a dog of my own. He fits in just fine. He does not know that he does not have his own room nor would I let him complain about it. MAYBE, he is happy to be walked, in the car, and at the dog park. What a rough life but NOT Living at a shelter. Poor overloved dog. read more

Can you readers explain to ME what happened to me? I am tottaly floored. I am a repeat adoptive human for this shelter. I adopted an adorable 6 year old fixed male tuxedo cat from this shelter on Easter, after visiting him twice. I came back today, in June 2016 to get another cat or cats - to live in my shop, with the tuxedo I had adopted. I was told after waiting an hour, by the director of the shelter, in a snide voice ''Oh, we don't place cats to live in shops'. I was FLOORED. as I said, I was in there on Easter, and they had no problems then with me or my shop. I have a large used bookshop, and having cats is desirable to keep out mice. Plus, my customers, mostly not children, adore the cats and come in to pet one or hold one all the time. My cats are treated very well, get the best food, bedding etc. Customers have told me that it is a ''Cat paradise''. The only excuse I can make for the manager is that she must just be very paranoid about where her little darlings end up. And a shop? with the public? Oh the horror (sarcasm). But this policy should be POSTED and applied every time. Like I said, they were happy when I took a hard to place 6 year old off their hands. When I came in on Easter, they were only too happy for me to adopt a cat they had had for a long time. Weird, weird people. And openly hostile too......which I did NOT deserve. There are plenty of nice other shelters to go to..... You don't have to put up with long waits, and weird rude treatment. read more

man is this place amazing. i'm not joking. i adopted both my silky terrier and cavalier king charles from here. both dogs are amazing and the adoption was very well done from start to finish. it is difficult to find a small dog-but that is at any shelter. however, you can be part of a pet request program for 20 bucks where you can get the first priority on any dogs of any breed/size that you would be interested in seeing. they will call you to let you know if&when such a dog is brought in. Furthermore, you would then get "first choice" in whether to adopt the dog or not. this is a really good option for those who are looking for a small breed dog at a shelter. they are also really great about letting you know of the other groups in the local area that mainly handle the kinds of breeds that you are interested in adopting. this is over and beyond what they need to do, but on the multiple times i went in...many times just to look, the staff was always incredibly helpful like that. there are also two rooms for you to go into to sit with cats-as well as two smaller rooms for you to get to meet individual cats that take your fancy. they also have bunnies-and sometimes little critters like hamsters, buinea pigs, even birds. the staff members are all very helpful. my best friend from highschool was a volunteer, and she enjoyed working there so much, she is now working for them.(her name is marissa. she is amazing. tell her sarah sent you) the dogs are all well cared for while they are at this location. they get walked and loved by the employees, which is really nice to know when you are going to adopt any kind of pet. also, they have the best interest of the animals at heart...and want to make sure they give you the best pet for you and your family/home/personality. this is really great because it means they really care and will take the time. it's also nice because their vet has checked all the animals and any health concerns will be on their sheet. also all animals are neutured/spayed and microchipped. this is really great news for you because these are two huge things you really should do to your pets-and they have taken care of it for you! also, there is never any rush when you meet with one of the animals. when i was going to adopt my dogs (two separate occasions) i was able to sit with each of them a couple of times for long stretches of time just to make sure they were the right dog(s) for me and my sister. there are many sectioned areas with fresh air for you to meet with your dogs. they have treats and dogs on site for you to take in with you to the various fated areas so you cah play with your new potential pet. they also will recommend that if you have another dog, you bring that dog in so the two dogs can meet in a little spot right outside the buildling. this is really a good thing because, before the cavalier, my silky was a bit finnicky about two other dogs we had loved at the humane society. the adoption fees are all reasonable-i think evne better than reasonable (it's only 90 dollars to adopt a dog here...) there is also a groomer that you can groom your pet with, for about the same price as at petco (around 35-40 dollars for a smaller dog)...but i believe some of the proceeds go back to the human society, which is really great. all in all, there is not enough raving things i can say about the humane society. if you are thinking of getting a pet, i highly recommend you check this location out. they will allow you and your family to really become acquainted with the animals. lastly, if possible, try to go on a weekday. saturdays are their busiest days..and like malls....it is the day that you should most try to avoid being at. it's so busy you will find that the wait to see a pet takes much longer. if possible try and go on a wednesday or thursday. they open at noon and close by 6:30, but, to meet with an animal you must be there before 5:30. i wish anyone looking to add a pet to their family lots of luck! read more

My Grandson went to the shelter in Factoria and brought home a 3 month kitten. This first problem was the cat had an incision on his underbelly that was closed with a glue of some sort, OK if the cat was spayed but,, the kitten is a male his testes are still attached. I brought this up to my grandson and he contacted the people at the shelter and they told him that is the way they neutered males, through the belly. Of course I called BS on this and said I would have my vet look at him. He has been out the shelter for one month and has been ill for almost the entire time. I took him to see the vet today and the kitten has FIP which is a death sentence, he has a couple of weeks left. This chart notes given with the kitten states he was brought in with his mother and litter mates vomiting and having diarrhea and was fostered til he was older. Sometime in the period between foster care and being in the kennel with other kittens he contracted FIP and not only is he dying there maybe others that will have gone to unsuspecting new parents. When my Grandson contacted the shelter he was called a liar because they would not adopt a sick cat out, but they did and they are soooooo smart that they prepped a male kitten for a spaying and then did not catch their mistake and go back and neuter him. My vet took one look at him and his chart notes from the vet at the shelter and drew the kitten's blood to confirm that the kitten is sick and will die shortly. He also confirmed the little male was not neutered.Telling a five year old girl that the cat she has wanted for so long is going to die is terrible enough, but to have these smug telephones answering workers means there is some self examining to do. I love the Humane Society and write my checks to the National level, I won't have anything good to say for this shelter until they at least try to right their wrongs. And yeah letting idiots answer the phones and say stupid things only gives people the idea that you should not get our donations. read more

Had a wonderful experience with Seattle Humane this weekend! We recently lost our 24 y/o cat and decided that we were ready to have a new addition to our family unit. We went to Seattle Humane and were so impressed with the staff and volunteers and the quality of care and cleanliness of the facility. We spent a little over 3 hours there and were careful to take our time and find "the one." We found Susie Q (now named Mia) after almost deciding to leave for the day and she immediately warmed up to us...she was the one! There were many other people there and it seemed competitive at times. If you have a pet you are eying, get there on time and put in the name as its on a first come, first serve basis. The whole process was great, the volunteer staff (shout out to Sharon) was super patient and helpful, giving us as much info as they had to make sure we were the right match. We got to take her home that day and Mia is doing great! She's already fit right in and has completed our household. Would definitely recommend, thank you for the work and care you give to all animals! read more

Our family had been looking for a new family member for about 4 months. We had met with so many dogs at the humane society, and could not quite find the perfect fit. One of the male adoption advisors (was his name Max? Can't recall) had noticed this, and took it into his own hands to suggest two different dogs on two different visits to fit our lifestyle and needs in a dog. The first one had been adopted before we could come back to get her, and we were lucky enough to bring home the second one, Cody (formerly Maurice). Seattle Humane has some of the BEST volunteers/employees! So committed to helping the animals and adopting families. The Fischer Family thanks you. read more

Staff and volunteers very professional, shelter is run with the highest standards. Helpful pre-adoption interview tipped me off to some kitten-adoption best practices that I (an experienced cat owner) was unaware of. So thankful they took the time for this. They also knew the personalities of their animals very well and connected me with 2 cuddly, outgoing kittens, who had clearly been fostered by some amazing cat person. All shelters are run by saints, but these saints are also highly organized pros. This is the shelter to adopt from. read more

This review reflects the capacity of the staff rather than the organization. I am in no way trying to deter anyone from adopting from this shelter. I just want to give everyone a heads up about what may happen and to be prepared. Hopefully this will be constructive feedback for the owners & mangers in charge of the shelter, and they'll train the staff to operate on a more efficient level. My girlfriend & I had reviewed the available dogs on the shelter's website. We printed the questionnaire and filled it out before going in. We went on a Saturday when it was busy with many other potential families looking for their future forever friends. We turned in the questionnaire to a staff member at the front desk and waited our turn to be called. Once we were called, the in-take receptionist went through the usual Q&A session regarding the our lifestyle, living situation, previous experience with pets, etc. It was a good & thorough evaluation to help pair us with right dog. When we told her which dog we were interested in, she informed us that the dog was currently with a foster parent. The foster parent happened to also be a staff member at the shelter. We were told that the dog would be brought back to the shelter the following Thursday. We were told to call on Thursday to set up a meet & greet at the shelter with the dog. On Thursday the girlfriend called and emailed the staff to set up the appointment. She didn't receive a response until almost closing time and is told that the dog is not for adoption because the foster parent decided to adopt it. Needless to say the girlfriend was disheartened and sad. When I heard the news I was disappointed and a bit upset. The issue I'm concerned about is the courtesy & competency of the staff member to communicate and inform the foster parent that there is a potential person/couple/family that is interested and is a good fit for the dog. If the foster parent was made aware of this yet had become either attached to the dog or was thinking about adopting the dog, wouldn't that person have told the in-take receptionist? And then perhaps she could have called and told us, "Sorry the foster parent will be adopting that dog." Instead almost a week goes by and there is no mention of the foster parent maybe wanting to adopt the dog, and no initiative to discuss whether the dog will be available or not. I can understand that there are many individuals that volunteer their time and skills for the shelter. I know that the funding, staff, organization depend heavily on volunteers and donations, but is it that difficult the let a potential adopter know that it may not work out & why? If I was communicated that I would still be bummed out, but I would understand and happily appreciate it. read more

I volunteer at SHS and I love it so much! We get the sweetest, most loving and adorable animals. We also have the best volunteer teams, and every one of us is dedicated to helping the animals out- be it going on walks, getting special diets and treats, having sweaters for our Californian Chihuahua friends, etc. One thing I notice in the Adoptions area is that people are very unhappy they have to fill out paperwork each time they come in. But the reason is, we are volunteer-based, and so unless you come the same day of the week and the same time, you'll be seeing a different volunteer. Its because of past incidences where people have fallen through the cracks and not done the proper paperwork before, that we ask that everyone do it. Also, it keeps us updated, and helps us find the best pet to fit your family and lifestyle. Please, please consider adoption for your next little familiy member! We have the most deserving pets, either who were surrendered when their owners moved or had extenuating circumstances, or who were abused and brought in to us by police or animal control. It's heartbreaking to hear the stories sometimes, but you'd never know their histories based on how sweet and mild-tempered our dogs and cats are, they really are so forgiving and just happy to be loved. read more

I volunteer at SHS and have also adopted several adult cats. It's a fantastic shelter and no-kill, to boot! Great resources and classes if you need them. There are always loving dogs, cats, and other critters looking for their forever home, so stop by! read more

Just got a cat there last weekend. Was sick when we got her home. When we brought the cat back they told us it was healthy when it left. Not true, the cat was sneezing but thought nothing of it. It turned out to be pneumonia and cost $700. Asked if they could treat her there they refused. We have since returned the cat but treated her the night before by vet so she wouldn't die. NOT HAPPY. I thought they were there to help animals not screw people over who adopt them. Our free cat cost 700$ dollars. THANKS so much for all your help!!!!! read more

I have volunteered in multiple programs at this shelter, and while I believe there is a lot we could improve on, it's a great place that really cares about the well being of the animals. You do have to fill out some paperwork and meet with an adoption adviser before meeting with the dogs and some of the cats. We will keep your paperwork on file for you, so you don't have to fill it out every time you come in. I understand that this can be super tedious when you just want to see the animal and the waits can get pretty long on the weekends. There are a lot of protocols, and I have seen many people get upset over them. Protocols are necessary in an organization this large and they can't be making special exception for everyone, I do think however that they could be a little more clear about these. I'll list all the ones I know about, but things can change: *You need to have landlord approval if you rent (this entails a call to your landlord, a copy of your lease, or a visit to the apartment complex's website) *People are seen in the order that they turn in their paperwork *If there are two holds on a dog, you can't visit with it (you can check this in their paperwork, which is in the binder) *Whoever visits with a dog first, gets first dibs. If they decide they don't what the dog they relinquish their spot *If you want to visit with a different dog, you'll have to talk to an adoption adviser again about that particular dog, this may require more waiting *Dogs have to go home with a leash and collar, cats have to go home in a carrier (you can buy these at the shelter, a cardboard carrier is $5, collars and leashes are comparable to Petco) *First holds are $50 for dogs and $20 for cats, they are non-refundable (but go towards your adoption of that particular animal), and cannot be done over the phone as you have to meet with the animal first *No holds are allowed on puppies or kittens Some tips *Come on the weekdays, if you can. It'll be a lot less busy and you'll get more personal attention *If you rent or live in a house that's not yours (e.g. your parents'), bring something to prove that your allowed to keep an animal *Fill out the paperwork before you get there (it's available on the website) *When you get there, unless it's super busy, do a once over through the kennels, pay attention to the last few sentences at the bottom of the description ----"Intro to kids" will be followed by an age, this is pretty much an age restriction so don't let your kids get attached to a dog that says "intro to kids 16+", occasionally exceptions can be made, so if it's a dog you really like, feel free to ask, just don't get your hopes up. These are restrictions on who the dog can live with, so it's not like they'll never be able to see kids under 16. This is also a pretty good indicator of how well a dog handles chaos, so if you want a pretty low key dog, look for one with a low kid restriction ----"Intro to cats/dog saavy cats" We actually show the dog a cat and see how they react. "Intro to cats" means they did really well, "dog-saavy cats" they did OK. If it says no cat test done, they will do one for you before you adopt ----"See adviser for additional behavior info" generally a bad thing, but not always a dealbreaker. The adviser will go over it in your advising *Write down the names and kennel numbers of the dogs you like *You can get advised for more than one dog at a time, which will save you time, if you're interested in more than one dog *The dogs' paperwork is kept in binders at the front counter, organized by kennel number. The cats' paperwork is kept in a binder in the colony room, or on the front of their kennel. Feel free to flip through the paperwork, and ask if you need help finding it. The paperwork will have a yellow half sheet stapled to it if the animal is on hold *The website can sometimes be out of date, be sure to call ahead if there's a particular dog you were interested in and are coming from far-away. You won't always get an answer right away, but they'll call you back eventually *If you want a puppy, know that they get adopted exceptionally quickly. If they are posted on the website, a line usually forms before we open. Bring your paperwork already filled out and get there early *The turnover is pretty high, you should be seeing mostly new dogs every week or so *Not everybody in a red shirt is trained to help you, but don't be afraid to ask, they can usually point you in the right direction. Look for the volunteers taking dogs out for customers, or hanging out in the adoption lobby. On a side note, the dog-training classes here are excellent. read more

I attended their adoption blitz this weekend (10/15/16-10/16/16), and I was very happy with the overall experience. All of the staff and volunteers were very friendly and eager to help. The only reason I docked 1 star was for the amount of time it took -- I was actually there for 3 hours during the day on Saturday without ever making it to the front of the line and had to leave for work, then returned later that evening. It took another hour of waiting Saturday evening before I got to speak to a volunteer about the dog I wanted to adopt, then another hour to work my way through the interview/meet & greet/approval process. By the end of all of that, it was after closing time for the shelter, so I actually had to return Sunday morning to finalize the adoption paperwork. I fortunately ended up being able to adopt the dog I was interested in from the website (she's a senior dog, so a lot of people just passed her over), and again, I'm very satisfied with the end result and the friendliness of the staff/volunteers. I will consider adopting again from them in the future, but I don't think I will do so through a blitz event again. Of note, I did see some other reviews that mention feeling that the staff was judgmental, and I definitely did not experience that. read more

My experience at Seattle Humane was overwhelmingly positive! I found my best friend last week, Sammy Orion, who is now named Riley. Riley is such a pleasure! His manners are impressive and he is taking to additional training with ease. His ability to walk on and off lead while heeling is unlike any dog I've had, even with hundreds of dollars of professional training. The staff and volunteers that helped me adopt, particularly Sarah, were instrumental in helping me find the perfect match and were incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgable. I feel privileged to have seen the love everybody at the shelter had for my pup. An announcement was made that he was going home and folks from all over the shelter came to say goodbye. He is adjusting well to life outside of Seattle Humane and his personality is flourishing. Thank you to everybody who made this adoption possible. Riley has found his forever home and it couldn't be a better fit! I will certainly be recommending you to friends, family, etc.! read more

This place is fraud. They put ads up for dogs then when you go through the process, "oh sorry, he's already been spoken for." f these a holes.. read more

I love this shelter. The staff and volunteers are so dedicated to the well being of the animals and placing them in forever homes. There is always someone to help you. I've adopted two older cats and saw their paperwork and history so I knew what I was getting. Thanks Jordan for helping me choose. Kathy K read more

I adopted my cat from SHS, who is the sweetest in the world. Their volunteers are great. The description they wrote about my cat was so emotional, and I remember the last sentence was "she wants to be the queen of her own home" . I met my cat's foster mum a year later in PetCo, and she still remembered me and my cat. She was so happy, that I knew she cares. read more

For Reactive Rover class w/ Amanda. My husband took our new pittie to Reactive Rover to figure out how to deal with his reactivity issues. Before the class, we weren't sure if we'd ever be able to take him to the park for walks, etc. Amanda is amazing and has the perfect attitude for this kind of training. Eddie graduate from Rover 1 and we've signed up for Rover 2. By the middle of Rover 1, with a better understanding of what his limits are and what to do to manage them, plus how to use the clicker and other techniques to work through them, we've been walking in the park! Thank you! read more

My friend put a deposit and a hold on a beautiful dog. Just what she was looking for. Her and all her friends were so excited she found a dog she was excited for, she spent tons on money preparing her home for this dog. She was working out paperwork so I'm the mean time she visited this dog often within the one week and bonded with this dog. She finally got her paper work in right before closing. They weren't able to finish in time, asked her to time back the next open day to finish. She showed up that day after work and an hour and half before she arrived they had givin the dog to a different family. The dog was on hold!! They did nothing to resolve the problem!! They just said to pick out a different dog. She fell in love with this dog. She paid for this dog. This was her dog that they gave away. The lady then compared it to losing a baby. You just get another one. This heartless person has obviously never lost a child. And it may take weeks to get her money back. You tore apart a young girls heart by giving away her dog. You people are awful. Go to a responsible and organized facility. Not this place read more

The employees at this humane soviet were very rude and not welcoming. We were not greeted at the door and the employees were very snotty with there questions. The employee was probably 24 and made my mother and I feel as though she thought we were awful pet owners when in reality we have owned 4 dogs, a cat and many hamsters, fish, etc. when asking "how will you make the kitten know its there home?" We replied that we had HEARD that if you put butter on a kittens paws, by the time they lick the butter off, they feel at home because they feel comfortable enough to clean themselves there. We then had one on one time with the first kitten we were thinking of adopting, within five minutes of the one on one, the manager comes in and says "you made my employee very upset" then says that she can't allow us to adopt the kitten because it was very "inhumane" of us to say what we ears about the butter. We were then kicked out if the facility. I do not recommend this humane society. I will not be returning and I will tell my family and friends to not go either. The manager will also being getting reported. read more

The Seattle Humane is the BEST shelter on this planet !! I was invited to go to the Grand Opening among so many others. were too. It was a huge success and the staff and volunteers there are so caring, They are there for the animals and people who come into the shelter to adopt a cat, kitten, dog or puppy. The adoption rating is phenomenal. We adopted a 5 month old kitten who just stole my heart. back in July 2015. I am ready to adopt again. I am now fostering for them. I feel they treated me so well I want to do my part in helping them out. To foster is such a rewarding labor of love and the ones I did foster found their forever homes within a few days. The people there are so supportive and so helpful. I feel when people treat me with kindness and respect like the people at this shelter then I want to do my best to repay them by volunteering. There is NO shelter like the Seattle Humane !!! I am so impressed with the new and bigger facilities. They do save lives and complete families. They back this statement up with their action !! They have a great Pet Loss Support Group meetings for those who lost their beloved pet as I have done. They are great and do care about the community. read more

We adopted a wonderful puppy here for our family and were told that he may develop a cough after we leave and if so it is just "kennel cough" and to just make an appointment with our vet. Well he did start to cough so we made a visit with the vet and he said it was much worse. Our puppy was diagnosed with pneumonia and giardia as well as coccidia(which we were told he had but was ok). He should have been on medication beforehand but there was none given. So he was hospitalized 3 days after we got him for a $3000 bill that the trupanion pet coverage would not cover because he had the symptoms the same day that we got him. I do like that they provide a great service to animals but they really should check animals better before just adopting them out. Thankfully he is doing better and our son and him are becoming great friends. Just wish that they had checked him more better so we wouldn't have a giant bill right before Christmas. read more

I went into the Human Society this afternoon to find a new forever pet. I was greeted by helpful staff and was allowed to see the dogs. I choose one very sweet girl that was a little timid but eager to please. She was a Cattle Terrier mix, I immediately loved her and went to put a $50.00 hold on the dog so the rest of our family could meet sweet girl. We met all the acceptable criteria with the exception of our daughter being 6 vs 10. I informed the volunteer of this and he was so sweet and helpful. He placed a call to the "training manager" who without even meeting me face to face or asking additional information said "No" over the phone. They didn't bother to ask about my daughters manners with dogs or why is we thought sweet Ella dog was a good fit for our family and my daughters age being not a huge factor. Had they asked a few simple question and then formed an opinion would have been more professional. In doing this they would have been informed that our previous 2 dogs where both herding dogs and that my daughter is a member is in 4H and has daily interaction with livestock and other dogs. This is the 2nd attempt on our part to adopt a dog from the Humane Society. The last time I was told I had to much land..... to home a 3 legged dog. So they opted to give the dog to someone in a condo. Which makes ZERO SENSE! Their judgmental "experts" are depriving dogs from getting forever LOVING HOMES! I would like to say the sweet man with the beard (I believe is a volunteer) was so caring and he could see how truly devastated I was about not being able to even be considered for the dog. To him I am very thankful but HE took the time to talk with me and see me as a person not just the application the "training manager" saw me as. To the "training manager" hopefully someone will judge you without knowing you first as well some day. read more

So I was waiting until I was calm enough and tears stopped flowing to write this review. I love the fact that this is a no kill shelter and that they save dogs and kitties lives but there are somethings you all need to work on. First I wanna say thank you because We got our little Charlie a year ago and to this day ... He is our little ball of sunshine. But since then we have attempted to adopt not one but two dogs with both being not what they said they were in regards to their temperament and behavior. First we adopted another little guy about 3 months after Charlie... He was an Italian greyhound chihuahua mix and we noted that he was a little shy but they said he was only timid ... After a few weeks of having him..he became vicious.... Bit both me and my husband and sitter and was territorial over food even if you were the one eating but we had a family member that was willing to take him instead of taking him back to the shelter..second was just a week ago where we saw this gorgeous husky mix and we were a bit iffy because of Charlie who is a corgi chihuahua mix but we took him to meet the big guy and well it seemed ok and we were assured that the husky was good with other dogs and we shouldn't have any problems... Guess what? You all were wrong! We ended up having to give this dog back because he couldn't get along with our dog or other dogs he met along the way. I cried because he was such a sweet dog with humans but just wasn't a dogs dog. My question is why do you all say a dog is a certain way when it's a total lie?!! And then we go investing in the animal to end up having to give them back because you all lied to us? You don't even give an option for us to either get a refund for your negligence or a partial refund or atleast give us option to adopt another dog since we only had this dog for a week...well not even a full week... Adopted on Saturday and taken back on Thursday?!! You all need to seriously get people who know how to judge dog behavior before you falsely advertise dogs that turn out to be different and not to mention breaking people's hearts with the task of having to take these poor animals back to you all! read more

Due to a family issue where my mother was locked out of her own house and prevented from entering, my mother's dogs were turned into the Humane Society. I spoke with Jennifer Juroch, in order to retrieve her beloved pets. I explained the entire situation, which was not pleasant to relate to a stranger. I also indicated that my mother was willing to PAY to readopt her dogs, and since she had relocated, there was not a risk of the dogs being returned to the shelter. Jennifer said they would review the situation. About a week passed, and she left a message stating they would NOT allow my mother to readopt her own dogs, and that I could call and they would explain why. Well, that was over a month ago. No return to my dozen requests for explanation. Where she could have allowed an owner who had bonded with her animals to PAY to get them back, she chose to allow them to NOT be adopted. Without explanation. Without response. Instead, who knows if they've been put into good homes, euthanized, or still there. So much for really caring about animals. read more