If I could, I would give them a zero. Submitted an application for a puppy and it was approved, but…read moreapparently they didn't submit it to the foster. By the time the application was provided to the foster, after I followed up several times, the puppy was already adopted. Caught the Adoption Coordinator in several lies about the application process and breed (1st saying it was a Yorkie/ Dachshund mix and later saying they didn't know what the breed was). We had another puppy lined up to buy, but waited on seeing the puppy for adoption and now both are gone. If you find a puppy from a breeder, buy it. Don't wait on AHeinz57. They are worse than most breeders in Iowa who they constantly label as Puppy Mills.

We adopted a puppy from AHeinz in July 2024 after following the rescue for a long time. I felt…read morereally confident adopting through them, and it was a wonderful experience. I so appreciate the work they do. I really encourage visiting the adoption center, and considering adoption of a kitty or doggo from AHeinz57. They are thorough and adding a furry friend to your life is always worth it!

The staff are very friendly and the building is kept clean…read more I was visiting the cats and meeting the older orange guy named goldy, i hope he finds a home with a comfy lap! He is very sweet and loving, i would take him if i could. Jennifurr is an amazing volunteer and i just love how she cares for the animals.

I had to take a kitten in a few weeks ago because my two adult cats wouldn't accept it. I had only…read morehad it for about 2 weeks, but even so, I cried my eyes out when I took it in. I had never surrendered an animal before and felt so guilty doing so, but the staff was kind and supportive, and they assured me that he would start out in a foster home with other kittens before being adopted. By the time I left, I felt so much better, thanks to the wonderful staff.

Last night, my beloved calico sphynx, Thea, escaped from her absolute prison of a loving, very…read morespoiled household to go on a neighborhood adventure. Thankfully, the neighbors found her not long after and she was delivered to Furry Friends. I was hysterical and bawling after posting her missing on Facebook and a close friend told me where she was jailed. I immediately called, sent her documentation, and cried on the phone partly in worry and partly in relief. Furry Friends not only released her to me and we bailed her out, but during after hours. We re-microchipped her for a fraction of the price of the vet and they definitely didnt do any cruel or unusual punishment to my felon of a daughter. She is now home, safe, warm, and on house arrest. Here is her mugshot. She may never show again now that she has a record. She is also getting a GPS tracker (equivalent to an ankle monitor) as well as her sphynx sister. For an exotic breed lover, I am SO THANKFUL to Furry Friends for their clean, tidy facility and loving demeanor with understanding how incredibly upset I was.

Wow the irony in all the poor reviews isn't surprising. My friend Jamie just adopted 3 cats from…read morethere and two started immediately having issues. One got better and one has had on going problems since she got it. She tried taking it to the vet but still nothing helped. when she politely reached out to the manager and asking if she can return the one, the manager was a snot and very demeaning. Making Jamie feel like she was a crappy pet owner and having to defend herself. Thankfully I am not as sweet as her and have no problem speaking my mind. She is the sweetest person and the way they made her feel angers me. The manager then decided to show up at her place sunday afternoon and ask for the cat back? Bizarre and not sure i've ever heard of that happening. Probably because there's no reason to ever do that. Just poor managment and a poorly ran business. Would never ever recommend them.

Excellent! I adopted 2 kittens and both were healthy and clean. The staff were so helpful and…read morecaring. I did this during the spring Kitten "bloom", I would recommend to anyone to support Kiya Koda, either through adoption or donation! They do a great service to the community. The name has a special meaning. Lastly, some are paid and some folk that I know are unpaid volunteers! Now that is something every community would cherish. Claudia Cole Meek my darlings are Moon and pyewacket.

We went to Kiya Koda for a dog to adopt. We had to euthanize our dog due to severe illness and I…read morebeing disabled had spent every day with our dog. Losing our Cane Corso was devastating, so my husband suggested we get another rescue dog. I was hesitant but knew he was probably right. We went to Kiya Koda, they arranged for us to meet the dog they felt best suited our needs considering my disability. We saw Molly the first time and she was so scared. She had apparently been at the shelter for almost a year, and when she came to them she may have been taken away from her puppies. It was evident she had been mistreated but she was so shy, and afraid so we made a point of going back two more times before we took her home. We picked her up just days before Christmas, the shelter personnel were there with her to see her off to her forever home. She was so loved, and we could see they were going to miss her a lot. They had so many animals there, I have never seen so many cats in one shelter in my life. We also saw a lot of dogs and they sure were in need of more space. We learned that they were trying to get funding for a new building, they had already purchased the land but needed a building. My husband and I took Molly home and we are working with Katie who has Fur Pete's Sake dog training program and volunteered at Kiya Koda to help them out. We continue to work with Molly to help her get over her fear of cars, dogs barking, meeting new people as well as learning she doesn't have to hide to be safe. It is an ongoing part of our life now, helping Molly to trust us, know that we love her, and know she can overcome her fears. I have to say that Kiya Koda was so good in letting us get to know Molly and they make a point of checking up on how she is doing. I really wish there was some way we could help, however we have decided to make out our will to leave our property and any wealth we have, if my husband and I should die at the same time, to Kiya Koda. We are working on that now to have it just in case something should happen to us. We do hope to be around for some time because we want to have Molly find her forever home with us as long as possible. Having a dog it just something we need, as well as dogs need people who love them, and here in our town we need Kiya Koda to take in the dogs and cats that need to be cared for until they find their Forever Home!

Very loving, caring staff and a variety of animals to choose from! Managers and Kennel Technicians…read moreare available to answer any questions you may have any questions you may have and don't push you to adopt an animal unless. They look for the perfect fit for you and your family!

This place takes amazing care of their animals! They are treated just like family and spoiled!read more

This shelter is super good. They are animal friendly. They dont put animals down unless there is no…read moreother choice. I recomend this shelter. Go adot a cute adorable animal.

I mean...what can you say about the great work that happens at the ARL?! Desk staff was kind and…read morehelpful, answering the many questions families ask. It was quick to be escorted back to visit with the dogs. I was glad that the staff sat with me for a bit as I sat with our newest family member and got acquainted. The check out process is pretty smooth as well, sitting at tables and having everything on a tablet, again with knowledgeable staff. I appreciated the small bag of food that was provided to make the transition at home, easier.

The woman working at the front was extremely rude and condescending. My friend was so excited to…read moreadopt a kitty and she was questioning whether we were 18+ or not. Very rude when setting up my friends arl account. Treated my friend like she was incompetent. The adoption counselor, however, was very kind and knowledgeable.