I would give them 10 out of 5 stars if I could…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the animals. The animals are clearly well cared for, and the adoption fee includes a lot, such as microchipping and keeping the animals up to date on their medical care. They are also happy to answer questions and provide advice, both before and after adoption. If you're considering a special-needs pet or aren't sure what type of pet would be the best fit, they'll take the time to explain the responsibilities involved and help you make an informed decision. What really sets this shelter apart is that they take the time to get to know potential adopters and make sure each adoption is a good fit for both the animal and the family. Their focus is on responsible placement and the well-being of the pets, not superficial factors. I especially appreciate that they don't judge a person's ability to provide a loving home based on their social media presence. Too often, some organizations seem to equate online popularity with being a good pet owner, but those things have little to do with one another. In fact, the amount of time someone spends building a social media following says nothing about the care, attention, and commitment they'll give a pet. This shelter evaluates people based on what truly matters: their ability and willingness to provide a safe, stable, and loving home. I adopted two kittens from them about a year and a half ago. One grew into a gentle giant, while the other stayed petite. A few weeks ago, I returned and adopted a large 3-year-old cat as a companion for my gentle giant. The adoption process was just as positive the second time around. I highly recommend this shelter to anyone considering adopting, donating, or volunteering. They are doing great work and truly have the animals' best interests at heart.

I have supported the Buddy Foundation with my Uncle before the building was built. Last time I…read morebrought my little dog for a $20 photo opt with the Easter Bunny I was the only one there. It didn't turn out well and I asked for another one! Sue screamed at me and said it was good enough! It was the last photo of my dog! Thanks for screaming at me Sue! Off my list of donations. I now give my money to Reach out in Lake County because they don't scream at me!

What a great place to find a furry feline friend and rescue it at the same time! They are…read moreremodeling and should open the extension soon, but there are so many rooms in the original house dedicated to these beautiful little creatures! I went to go pet some furry felines one day. I decided later on to adopt a senior tabby I met. The mission of the organization is clear and they provide youu with any help you need in finDing the best friend for you. You can also volunteer tIme! They always need volunteers! Check their site for adoption hours and be sure to visit these previous babies! Take one home, too!!!

Nice facility with a wonderful group of volunteers that vibe such community and camaraderie in a…read moreconvenient location. Enjoyed all my visits and interactions with fellow cat lovers and the resident cats... in my ongoing search for a pal to my latest rescue guy.. Vincent: the sweetest prince of a feline teenager Boi ever

The staff and volunteers at Heartland Animal Shelter are so friendly and helpful. We were looking…read morefor a cat for a while and this shelter was one of the kindest and most helpful. Thank you to Jenny, Amanda and Barbara for all of their help in helping us find a new member of our family!!

Very nice staff and the place is pleasant there so many options to choose from between dogs and…read morecats and I adopted a cat in the second photo and the cats are fun to play with and very good place they have rooms for the dogs and cats 5star

I will forever be grateful to Fur Keeps and Dr. Rycoff. She literally saved my fur baby!…read more My furry kids have been clients since the Spring of 2012. Katie joined our family in 2007 and Tanner came along in 2008. We rescued both and have found that rescue dogs usually come with an issue or two. They're kinda like people in that way...everybody's got something that isn't quite right. You know what I mean? Anyhow, Katie had a bump that was diagnosed as a skin cyst from the day that we met her. It always concerned us and we would bring it up at every visit with our former veterinarian. The concern was always brushed off. Fast forward four years to when the bump turned into a protruding mass in the matter of a day. My husband and son rushed Katie in to the 24 hour ER only to learn that Katie had cancer and we needed to put her down. Our second option was a 20% survival rate on an $8,000+ surgery. That was out of the question. The following morning, I learned about Dr. Rycoff from a friend of my moms. I learned that she took a holistic approach and I immediately decided that a second opinion couldn't hurt. And what an opinion that was! Dr. Rycoff immediately understood our concerns - we didn't want Katie to be uncomfortable, but she was young and if there was a way to treat her that was within reason that we would explore those options. Well, there was a reasonable alternative and Dr. Rycoff made no promises, but after Katie's treatments, she was right back to her old self and the tennis ball sized mass was gone! Katie still technically has cancer, but we keep a close eye on her and she has needed another treatment since the first round, but here we are two years later and our happy, lovable dog is living comfortably thanks to an alternative approach that was reasonable on the pocketbook. Tanner ended up also having a lump. But since the treatment is reasonable and wouldn't hurt him even if it wasn't cancer, we treated that too. It's all cleared up now! Now, the flip side. Yes, the actual office is not somewhere I would eat a meal. It's home to cats and dogs. It's a spot that's visited daily by many, many animals as well. It's an older building and it's really more of a glamorized shed. There is nothing fancy about the office and I need to walk through a yard where the animals visit and I may end up with dirty shoes. But I don't give a hoot about any of this. The volunteers and staff are wonderful. It's a comfortable place for animals as they are the primary focus. The exam table is always clean. Get there early on a Saturday morning and you will see the chores being done and the cleaning taking place. I've seen it on many occasions. The couch is for the animals. I'm okay with that. If Katie isn't feeling great when we go to visit, I'm glad she had a comfortable spot to wait her turn. And if I choose to sit down then I take home a little extra fur on my coat. Works for me. Fur Keeps is a little off the beaten path and Dr. Rycoff is full of heart. She tells it like it is and truly cares about what's best for your fur family. I have no intention of going anywhere else and I am so glad that she's here to keep my kids on the right track from here on out!

Affordable rescue !!! I went to orphans of the storm and the kittens were $275 , this rescue had a…read morefee of $175 ! I have a cat at home and adopted a new kitty last week !!! So happy :) thank you . She is super playful!

We adopted our little scruff nugget Madeline from them in 2016. They were great at the adoption…read moreevent, required anyone in our family who would be staying with her to come in, required anyone home visit. All things I applaud for the safety of the dog. I sincerely hope that someone who gives a bad vibe will be turned down. I absolutely recommend them.

I saw a lot of negative reviews based on service- attitude of volunteers. I can confirm, the…read moreattitude I received resulted in my wife and i walking out the door within 15 minutes or arriving. I was polite, but you couldn't pay me enough to go back. I'd recommend fortunate pooches and lab rescue or border tails. I've adopted dogs from both of those agencies and they were the best dogs I could've asked for.

After the loss of our dog, Faith Nugget, my mom wanted to rescue an older dog. I cannot tell you…read morehow many rescues she contacted and never heard back from. Enter Players for Pits. My mom worked with both Rebecca and her sis, Jessica. They do rescue right - they know their dogs intimately and match you to the dog that will work best with your personality and lifestyle. They told us about Stitch (who, yes, looks like Stitch from Lilo and Stitch), the cutest little Chihuahua mix. Jessica brought him over to my parents' house so he could meet his potential new 'rents, inspect the place to make sure it was up to his standards, and meet his potential new cat sis. Of course, he was the perfect fit. Jessica then brought Stitch back the following weekend, along with some of his fave things from her house, so he would still feel at home. He was a little sad and stared out the window for a bit after his foster momma Jessica left, which made us so happy to know how loved he was. He's since settled in and is king of the house, and the perfect guard dog on walks. I couldn't be happier with my new little bro!

I've had nothing but great experiences with this rescue. The owner has been kind and helpful…read more They've answered any messages or questions I've had quickly and kindly. They're an amazing group of people who speak for the voiceless and do everything they can to save those precious babies out there. Highly recommend.

Just adopted my new little bestie from Border Tails Rescue and had a wonderful experience, with…read moreDestiny and Yanarie as the standout team members. The team was warm, knowledgable about my new pet's history, how to make her feel at home and clearly showed her a lot love and affection. I would HIGHLY recommend working with this rescue as they put me at ease as I made this big decision.

Is where I adapted my dog and it was very good experience with them…read more I just wish it would be a little cheaper to adapt.

The adoption process was great from start to finish. Responses to all of my messages were so…read moreincredibly fast. If you're looking for a new baby to love PLEASE consider this rescue. Thank you Tammie and everyone for helping us get our new baby. It was completely worth the 3 hour drive/weekend trip.

Adoption process was good but went from bad to worse within 8 days are puppy passed away from a…read moregenic issues so no they didn't know the puppy was sick but after Adoption fee and over 600 in vet bills all in 8 days you would no matter what since the puppy died they would at least offer refund and the worst part vet said the whole world have the same issue and they refuse to tell the other adopters