Every year we donate to Seattle Humane Society; it's so worth it. The animals here stay in little…read moreenclosed "condos", as I like to call them. They are given water and food on regular schedules. We have adopted from Seattle Humane two times now. I would've given them 5 stars except for this policy of letting potential adopters take their time keeping a dog on hold while others wait. Here was our recent experience: We found, met, played with a dog that we instantly loved and would've adopted immediately. But we were told that these three sisters (or maybe they were friends) had put their name in ahead of us to visit with this same dog. However, this group of 3 girls also had put in their name to see two other dogs. So Seattle Humane told us we had to wait until these girls visited with all three dogs and then we had to wait until they made up their minds! There was NO TIME LIMIT for them to decide. We are experienced dog owners and have been for 50 years. We knew we wanted this particular dog. She was gentle, got along with kids and other dogs, etc etc. TWO HOURS LATER ( no exaggeration), those three girls decided they wanted the dog that we wanted. We were happy for them, but why did Seattle Humane waste our time? Why didn't they have time limits? These girls wanted to look at all three dogs. What if they wanted to look at 10? I asked if Seattle Humane could call us if the dog was available and we could go home and wait. They said no they don't do things like that. I'll always donate to them because of the animals. Not because of this idiotic policy of letting potential owners take their time. And btw, they don't vet potential owners like other rescues do. I wish they would for the sake of the animal.

only saw the cat side and they looked to be well taken care of and in clean enclosures, but as…read moreother reviews have stated the problem is with the people. it might be more accurate to say "policy" in this case though. we went on a saturday, showing up around 4 pm when it "closes" at 6. it actually closes at 4. you need to meet the cats to adopt them and you could not schedule a meeting after 4 pm because they were "cleaning up for the day". WHY are you open til 6 if you dont even do anything past 4? on top of that it is $210 to adopt a kitten, $100 smthn for a 1-7 year old, and $75 for a senior if i'm remembering correctly. these are some of the most expensive prices from any shelter i've seen, and you have FOUR HOURS a day to show up, meet the animal you want to adopt, and decide you want to adopt them. and most of the days they're open are weekdays, when the hours they're open do mot WORK for most people with jobs! so if you show up at 4 pm on a saturday to meet a kitten like us, you cant actually adopt them and told "oh just come when we open at noon on tuesday!" that is insane, genuinely. also it's called seattle humane when it's in bellevue and as someone from actual seattle that annoys me :)

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary has been on my radar for a minute. I was supposed to attend a goat yoga…read moreclass quite some time ago but had to cancel (boo) so I'm glad I got the chance to come back. My friend and I were trying to find a fun summer activity for the kids and brought up coming here, so we did. It's in a kind of random area in Renton, tucked away and definitely a hidden little gem if you don't already know about them. Parking lot is a tad small and only portable bathrooms are available, but they were clean and they had outdoor sinks for use. It's free to come here which is really cool, but definitely plan to bring at least $5 for animal food. Each pail costs that much, and all profits go back to keeping the farm running. You're able to buy shirts, stuffies, and some other small things as well. The staff are all really nice. They offered us a map which we kindly declined, as it's easy to just follow the path throughout the farm. You start off with looking at cute animals like different birds, bunnies, etc. They have a handful of mini horses that you're not supposed to feed as they can nip, but they were very social and literally came right to us. Of course we all had the most fun with the animals we could feed, which was mostly a variation of different goats. They have some of all sizes and they are all so sweet and have the cutest personalities. I also loved the highland cow, Daisy, but she kept her distance. We also loved the pigs! They also seemed so happy to see people and had their tails wagging. There is another fun area at the end that's essentially a petting zoo that you can walk into and hang out with the smaller goats while they play around and ask for food. One part that we didn't visit was at the far end that had some picnic tables and a small playground set. I'd say the max age for the playground was probably about 2, so I kept my kids away from over there, but it could be fun for the little ones! Overall this was a really fun find and really cool to see the work they're doing here. We'd definitely come back and support!

I volunteered with this sanctuary for years, sometimes nearly four days a week. Based on my…read moreexperience, as well as the experiences of many of my peers, we saw the sanctuary owner often prioritized media attention, money, and public recognition over the wellbeing and health of the animals themselves. There were countless times when multiple volunteers (sometimes six or more) agreed that an animal needed medical attention, yet those concerns were ignored and dismissed by Diane and management. This was incredibly frustrating for those of us who spent significant time directly caring for these loving animals and witnessing their day-to-day condition, to later see them suffer and pass away.

Our family adopted through True North Rescue and had a fabulous experience…read more From start to finish its clear the organization is fully dedicated to the highest standard of welfare for the dogs they rescue. Many people and organizations we encountered treat animals, especially dogs, as a transactional commodity they are entitled to buy and "own" at their discretion. Not True North. Their approach includes temperament testing the dogs, assessing what type of family may be the best fit for their needs, a thorough and highly detailed interview and application process for all prospective adopters, multiple meet and greets to ensure ideal placement, and extensive follow up after the dog has been homed. This process ensures that what's good for the family, but ultimately what's best for the dog, is the final outcome. While it is time consuming, and not all families are open to being held to this type of standard, personally we couldn't be happier with the outcome. The end result is a happy, well adjusted dog, expertly incorporated into a family who will work to give them the best life they deserve. Post placement we continue to be impressed with the practically 24 hour on call support and encouragement their officers provide and have on multiple occasions turned to them for guidance on how to ensure a happy and healthy home for our whole pack. The officers and board who run the organization are tireless in their efforts, spending nights and weekends dedicated to the rescue and the dogs they serve. Each team member we met was compassionate, professional, and dedicated advocate for GSDs and their welfare. Anyone considering adopting a GSD or looking for a worthwhile cause to support financially (they survive off donations as a non-profit!) I highly recommend True North!

Thanks for the best rescue I could ever hope for. He's so friendly and a great cuddler. Thanks for…read morethe great work you do.

We adopted a sweet Maltese 3 years ago. Highly recommended Ginger's Pet Rescue! The process of…read moreprocuring our sweet Mazie was very professional and completele.

YELP COMPLAINT AGAINST SIAN, GINGER'S PET RESCUE'S CURRENT OWNER…read more I adopted my second dog from Ginger's Pet Rescue on April 16, 2025. In the case of my new dog, I had to pick only from a photo (from Korea) on the website, sight unseen. Upon receipt of the dog (Millie), she arrived with 7 cracked teeth and both back knees were outside of their sockets (patella luxation), an apparent birth defect (information the vet diagnosed later). Allegedly, the new owner of Ginger's Pet Rescue knew nothing about Millie's health concerns. Sian said all the Korean vet was responsible for, was to administer its required vaccinations. Unfortunately, Ginger Luke passed away a while ago and this very much impacted my poor experience with the new owner, Sian. Upon taking my dog (Millie) to the vet, I found out her health issues (7 cracked teeth, patella luxation). I contacted Sian and from my first interaction she was very negative, I felt she was trying to bully me, she was very aggressive and rude. First, Sian said the only thing she would do is to send Millie back to Korea to have the work done by the Korean vet. In addition, I had to pay an additional $1,000 for someone to escort her back to Korea. Sian's explanation was that she is billed on a monthly basis so she could pay Millie's bill on a monthly basis ( irrelevant and not my problem). * I had just come from a cruise in Korea and the plane ride was 14 hours one-way. I felt it was unnecessarily cruel and inhumane to make the dog travel for 28 hours to/from Korea when she just arrived. * I asked if Millie could be treated by a local vet and this was absolutely not an option, per Sian. * The big difference is Ginger's Pet Rescue no longer sends dogs from other countries before they are adopted (so people cannot take the animal to a local vet). They no longer have foster parents. When Ginger was alive, foster parents were very happy to foster dogs who would eventually be adopted in the U.S. * Regardless of whether I sent Millie back to Korea or I wanted to return Millie, I would have to keep her until it was convenient for them to take her off my hands. o Obviously, the longer I had to keep Millie, the more attached I became to her. * Sian said she would not give me a refund. I complained to the Luke family and it was through the Lukes that Sian clearly, begrudgedly agreed to give my money back. It was obvious Sian was very angry because she stated repeatedly that they will not and have not ever given refunds. The end of the story was that I felt I had to keep Millie. One of the reasons why I have not completed this Yelp complaint letter until now is because: 1) the 7 tooth extractions cost me a total of over $2,000 and 2) Millie has had to be operated on both back legs and this has cost be over $18,000. This could have been avoided if I was able to take Millie to a local vet and if Sian disclosed her health issues. The adoption process was such a very negative experience for me, and I will never again use this pet rescue ever again. Others considering adoption from this pet rescue need to be forewarned prior to using them. Someone needs to change the name of Ginger's Pet Rescue because this is no longer a credible organization. Ginger built such a positive reputation and she truly was concerned with the animals' well-being. I would have loved to remember Ginger's Pet Rescue as Ginger left it, before she passed. At this point, continuing the use of name "Ginger's Pet Rescue" just gives the Luke Family a bad reputation. Best Regards, Bev Kashino 206-488-6678

Forgotten Dogs does an incredible job rescuing dogs who are going to be euthanized and need help…read more They have a dedicated and loving team of fosters who get the dogs check ups and medical care if needed. They give accurate descriptions of their dogs because they want their dogs to truly fit in their new families. The fosters also train and help the dogs learn how to be a family member. Forgotten Dogs rescued our dog the day before she was going to be put down. She was overlooked at the animal shelter because she was cowering in the back of her cage, was droopy from having nursed puppies and she is a black dog. Her mid-section firmed up and she gained confidence and really blossomed with the security of her foster home. She is an incredible dog, cute, smart, and is very expressive. She is popular everywhere she goes. Follow them on Instagram @forgottendogsrescue to see their dogs and when appropriate many of their posts are humorous. I highly recommend Forgotten Dogs Rescue they have a lot of integrity and are knowledgeable, reputable, responsible, kind, helpful, supportive and loving rescue.

From the owner: Forgotten Dogs Rescue is a volunteer and foster home based rescue organization focused on saving…read morePit Bull type dogs. Located in Washington State, we are a 501c3 non-profit and have been saving animals since 2011. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned dogs who are in Washington's shelters, surrendered by their owners due to difficult circumstances or are in danger of abuse or neglect. We save the dogs that need help the most, the dogs whose time has run out, the dogs who have lost all hope — the forgotten dogs.

Aghhhh I love RHAS SO MUCH! I volunteer with them all the time and those puppies are basically my…read morechildren. The staff and other volunteers are amazing (shoutout Olive and Eden you're both great). Also just like puppies are great :)

Resilient Hearts is an amazing animal rescue that aims to save animals from high kill shelters!…read moreI've come in on three separate occasions, and staff are always friendly and inviting. They require you to mask up before entering, but they provide them if you don't have one on hand. There's always a couple loving dogs milling around, and I love how they allow visitors to provide socialization to these fur babies through visits/walks! Whenever I'm able to walk a dog, I take them just a short trip up the road (less than 10 min) to Gas Works Park! I love that walkers are provided with a convenient little bag packed with treats, poop bags, and a water bowl. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with the dogs and it especially helps in times when i'm missing my own pups! Please stop by if you're in the Fremont area, it's a hidden gem I wish more people knew about. It's such a welcoming and loving space for animal lovers. You can also choose to foster if you wish :)

We got our Sophie from Homeward Pet about six years ago. She has been a delight in our life since…read morethat day in December when we brought her home. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to adopt a pet go to Homeward Pet. The staff is remarkable in the care they offer these animals. A+

They helped me place my pregnant dog and her puppies when I was in a desperate situation they were…read morewonderful.

We were able to adopt our Jose Cuervo from them almost 8 wonderful years ago. The adoption process…read morewas relatively quick and they even gave us a cardboard carrier box to bring him home in

We got both our rescues from PUP and Laura was fabulous helping us-our older rescue had great loss…read moreissues and she was so instrumental in helping us find a training resource to help us help him overcome his loss issues. He went on for the next 7 years to be the best dog-along with his other adopted lady friend. Both dogs were a great fit for our family, thank you PUP for allowing us to give them their forever home. Millie (nee Madison) adopted 11-2012, crossed the rainbow bridge 10-2020. Maxwell, nee Max, adopted 2-2014 and crossed the rainbow bridge 07-2020. Both were our heart dogs.

I intend this to be constructive: please fix your system!…read more 1. volunteers: please let the volunteers try to get through the system once so they understand the user experience and understand the waitlist app and how it looks, what the user sees, and how it calls us. everyone should have to do this. today i was treated rudely (like a scam artist or something) by volunteers while i was doing precisely what i was told to do by the waitlist and the front desk. 2. the waitlist app: the waitlist app is absolutely and totally broken. I waited through a list of 8 people and when I got to the top i was randomly dropped to number 5 again. I waited again. the third time i was at the top, I went to the adoption center they said my name was nowhere on the list at all. it went on and on! I was there for 2 hours of this. I know that you are underfunded but really--why is this so bizarrely inept and broken? Just make a PAPER LIST and call us, like a restaurant hostess would do. We didn't adopt, but we will from a good organization. And the place we adopt from will also receive our donation money.

A couple of years ago when I was traveling out of town on business, I got a frantic call from my…read morewife that our dog had gotten out of our yard and was nowhere to be found. I was in a pretty helpless position as I was not due to be home for several days. My son came up with a great idea and checked online to see if our dog had been found and turned in to the RASKC. Sure enough, she was there. My wife went down the next morning, paid the fee and picked her up. She had been well treated, and we are very thankful that they found her and gave her a good safe place until we could come get her. My son said that she was so excited to see him. She cried and whined, and fell asleep in his arms in the car. Thank you very much