The new offices and kennels are so well designed and clean. The kitties have all sorts of toys and…read morebeds. Everyone there is very nice and helpful.

Our oldest kitty passed away a month ago, and our other cat was showing signs of being lonely. My…read morehusband, who's baby it was, was also ready to start looking at new companions. So this past Sunday, I took him down to the Humane Society (the area's largest No Kill shelter) and we set about looking at cats to fill the hole in our house. The staff was friendly, they gave us a tour, showed us the habitat and told us the areas where the cats were housed. They advised us to be gentle and to use the alcohol gel between animals - This can be a challenge as many of the little containers are out and you have to hunt it down. I carry it on my purse (thanks Yelp!) so I was good to go. We looked in every cage, fell in love a few times, but this one fellow, Cosmo, he stole our hearts. Our old boy, Spooky was a shy fella, and cosmo was hiding when we came in but he peeked his head out and trilled at us. He was a little lovebug and let us pick him up. He was easily handled. We looked at others but came back up and made the decision that he'd be ours We met with the adoption counselor and talked about mutual expectations, and what both needed, we were a good match and Cosmo was ours. I am happy to say that every one there treated the animals with the utmost kindness and respect. You could tell that they were truly loved. Cosmo is currently adjusting to his new home and big brother, Itty. It is actually going very smoothly because his big brother is such a sook.

Royal pet rescue is an amazing organization. I was fortunate enough to adopt the dog of my…read moredreams/my best friend from Julie a few years ago. This dog was abandoned and found in a field with her sister when they were just 10 weeks old and Julie took them into her rescue and sprayed and vaccinated them and found forever homes for them. She is healthy and the best dog that I have ever had. I see Julie out at adoption events from time to time and she has always has amazing dogs and cats and does a great job. I totally recommend her rescue.

We adopted a Gianna last week. She was the missing puzzle piece. The 1st hours my Chihuahua mix…read moreKylo didn't feel quite the same but in less than 24hrs he was smitten. They play so well. I think Gianna thinks she is a puppy. Or maybe it is the other way around. If you are looking to adopt, I highly recommend Royal Rescue. Julie has an amazing network of people who foster. That give homeless Mama's and their babies a chance. Gianna's Mom came in as a feral cat. And due to constant love and touch Gianna's foster Mom, Pam McDonald gave to these Mama and her babies changed the outlook of their lives forever. Gianna is the most loving kitten. When she isn't sleeping side by side with Kylo. She falls asleep on our chest and ends up on our neck. Wrapped around like a scarf. She of course came to us completely litter box trained. I apologize this review is so lengthy, but I have actually shortened it. Thank you again Julie and Pam!!! I know the work you do isn't easy and is very time consuming. But so very admirable. You are all a blessing. Love Always, Elaine Gennuso

FPAR is a no-kill pet rescue. They stepped in with abundant kindness and took on the challenge of…read moreplacing an older dog who had no one. They assured us they would do everything in their power to find him a safe and loving home. We will be forever grateful to Furever Paws Animal Rescue of Zephyrhills, Florida.

I was volunteering with the cats and got MITES in my eyelashes. When I told them about it... They…read moregave me NO response and did NOTHING about it I also volunteer for Pinellas county Animal control and it is sooooooo much better in every single way. GO THERE TO ADOPT

I adopted a senior dog from SAL a few years back, her name was Sunny. Turns out, she was well…read moretrained, respectable in our home and she was very good on her leash. My experience with the rescue was great as they took care of the details and we had no issues. Sunny may have been a senior, but she had so much love to give and I felt lucky to have her in my life right up to her last minute. A lot of people don't understand how hard the people work and care for the animals at a rescue, not to mention many rescues run on only volunteers! I mention this because Sunny had great care and love before I found her at SAL, so thank you to anyone who helped her get to me!

My adoption experience here was wonderful, The volunteers were super helpful, courteous and my wait…read moretime was short. Upon entering the shelter, you register on an ipad which sped things up. My pit bull passed away on July 20, 2018 and I was going to wait a while to adopt another one but on August 26, they had a free adoption day. I adopted Basil (formerly known as Bam Bam). I walked 5 pitties and loved each one for different reasons, but Basil was the best on leash and he was a little older so he'd be easier to deal with. The shelter socializes their adoptable dogs. They have signs on the cages like "Bam Bam loves to play with Kylie" so I was assured he was good with other dogs. The gravy was after I brought him home and he was great with my 3 cats and my roommate's dog. When I was looking at the dogs, I was allowed to take the dogs out of their kennels myself and bring them in the back to dog runs where I could let them off leash and play with them. I will definatley adopt from here again. I was lucky to get a fully vaccinated, neutered, vetted, sweet, housebroken microchipped boy for free! I fogot to mention the free starter kit - small bag of dried food, 2 tennis balls (that are now shredded), greenies and her license.

The conditions at the animal shelter are deeply concerning; the dogs appear forlorn and neglected,…read moreseemingly deprived of outdoor access. The odor in the dog area is overwhelming, reminiscent of decay, making it unbearable for visitors. My sister and I found it impossible to remain in that section due to the repugnant atmosphere. In stark contrast, the cat area was the only part that appeared to be maintained (reason for one star). It is disheartening to see the staff, many of whom were idly seated at computers, failing to address the needs of the dogs. This facility either requires immediate closure or a complete overhaul in leadership to ensure genuine care and effort are prioritized. County commissioners, your attention is urgently needed. Very sad.

Sarasota Humane Society is the BEST place to adopt a forever pet. The staff is so nice. I've…read moreadopted 2 cats over the last 2 years and I respect it's a "no kill shelter" I heard from a staff member they go to other shelters and bring animals that would more than likely be euthanized and give them the exposure for a forever home. Their are other shelters that provide adoptions but this is a place I recommend!

I chaperoned a field trip to the Humane Society, and I was impressed. The animals' living…read moreconditions are pristine. They are well taken care of. The staff was engaged with the animals and terrific with the students. If you are looking to adopt a cat or a dog, I urge you to take a visit to the Humane Society.

Wonderful organization. I adopted my sweet and loving kitten from an All 'Bout Cats foster home,…read moreand we are now inseparable! She came to me well socialized, spayed, and vaccinated. The foster parents here are really able to tell you about each cat's personality to help you find the perfect addition to your family.

I'm a huge animal rescue supporter and I donate to several groups that I trust. There is no rescue…read morebetter than Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue. She is totally transparent on where the money goes, and takes us on her journey from rescue to vetting, to a forever home. Jaime doesn't take the easy rescues. She takes the older, special needs, and dogs that have been neglected for years. Once vetted, and at her home, they blossom. She posts videos for all to see their progress. One thing I especially love is that she insists that any adopted rescue that doesn't work out, she wants back, no questions asked. Lastly, she is a one woman show. No corporate sponsors, no grant money, only the donations from her loyal followers from all over the country. Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue is the real deal.

We used Jamie's Real Estate services, she was also so committed and patient with us. Our dog loves…read morehis new house!

We absolutely love our 5 month old Cavapoo, and we always knew the stigma behind little dogs…read morebarking, but we were not mentally prepared for just how much our little furbaby loved to talk (he gets that from his mama). Between the puppy teething bites, sled dog walks, terrorizing the mailman, and little dog ego, we knew we needed help. We called Sharon with BarkBusters, and she is an absolute game changer. At home training, No treats, No Tricks needed. Our furbaby is 6lbs of fierceness, and like his dad he wants to establish dominance in everything he does, including over our 2 cats and the entire household. In just one visit, Sharon taught us to think like a dog and how to lead the pack. Learning how to actually say NO in a language dogs understand has been groundbreaking for us. We've had dogs before, but we learned more in one session with Sharon than we did in a lifetime on our own. The future is so bright for our puppy Oliver, and we have Sharon and Barkbusters to thank for that!

We love Sharon! We asked Sharon to come help us with our…read morelittle Staffie who had shown some aggression toward other dogs and failure to recall. We already had a well-behaved, but sensitive black lab mix. Sharon spent hours with us talking about canine psychology and working on attentiveness training. We worked with the dogs on the first visit, both at home, walking around the neighborhood, and at unfamiliar locations so we encountered another dog. The first day of training made an IMMEDIATE, huge difference; we were shocked and thrilled. The black lab was incorporated into the training too. She talked plainly with us and was realistic about interventions we would and would not be able to make for the dogs. She was awesome, we've seen lasting effects with our Staffie, and we plan on having our second session soon to follow up on our homework. Thanks Bark Busters!

I brought some of my dog's things here after they died. It's a great shelter. We visited the dogs…read moreand everyone was so kind. They save dogs from kill shelters.

They are a no kill shelter. They take care of the dogs and cats in there care. I'm waiting for a…read moresmall dog to adopt, like a Chihuahua or yorkie.