We found our keeper!…read more I had heard about Katz 4 Keeps many times over the last few years; and through his job my husband had helped Mary (the owner) several times but we had never actually visited the facility. While we had been thinking about bringing home a new family member for some time, when we were finally ready this was one of the first places we looked. The facility is impressive. There are different rooms (divided by age) for kittens, young cats and adults. They have an isolation area for new cats and for when any of their current 'residents' get sick. For as many 'boarders' as they have it is surprisingly clean. All I can say is Mary is the epitome of a cat lady, but not the crazy kind. She loves what she's doing and she loves every single feline friend. If you're considering adopting a cat (of any age) please definitely put these ladies on your list. The program they've established is quite impressive and I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

All rescues should follow Katz 4 Keeps philosophy. A rescue cat has the Ritz Carlton service from…read moreKatz 4 Keeps-(living quarters and premium medical care). Every cat/kitten is taken to a Veterinarian; Katz 4 Keeps doesn't mess around with the cat's health. The facility is hospital quality clean with separate quarantine rooms for new and ill cats. The volunteers and fosters are top notch quality. Katz 4 Keeps is on the A list! http://pictures-of-cats.org/how-many-animal-shelters-have-quarantine-rooms.html#comment-557669 (an example of a quarantine room)

What an amazing non-profit organization! They are now open every Saturday from 10-2 in the same…read morelocation. "Visit. Play. Adopt." That's their tag line. You come to play with the dogs. You can enjoy free coffee and $5 BBQ. Donations go toward rent and any excess money is donated to a dog shelter. As of right now, three small dog shelters bring their dogs to the Saturday event: Kamp Kritter, Old Dog Rescue, Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education. At first I was a little upset that there weren't more dogs to meet, but then I realized that must be a good thing because so many have been adopted in previous weekends!! All of the volunteers were very kind. Each dog had a volunteer that watched over them and introduced the dog. They were very organized in having waivers prepared for when we came in through the back. The little seating area out back was really nice with a very welcoming door to come into see the dogs that were staying out of the heat. That's also where you will find the free coffee and the place to make a donation. If you walk through the barber shop there is even more going on out front! Can't wait to go back!

everyone here are nice. You can enjoy free coffee and $5…read moreBBQ. Donations go toward rent and any excess money is donated to a dog shelter. As of right now, three small dog shelters bring their...

I'm currently fostering a dog from here that my family plans to adopt. Everyone has been great so…read morefar. The pup wasn't feeling well and they got us in same day to see the vet which made us very happy. I definitely recommend ACPS if you're looking for a new furry companion.

We just got our new puppy Cider! I have to say the whole process was so easy. They helped us in…read moreevery way. What they're doing here is amazing.I can tell each of the volunteers really care for these animals. Everyone was so kind and they were so helpful with us. I can tell they need more volunteers so I highly recommend wanting to help and volunteer to help find these animals there forever home Even if your not looking to adopt they have a fostering program so if your not looking for the commitment just yet at least you can give these animals a break since shelters can give them lots of stress!

The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The cats! They come right up to you and are so so cute…read moreand a pleasure to be around. The gift shop has wonderful gifts, you get a complimentary cookie and drink and the options are quite nice. Please stop by it's worth the time :)

What an amazing place! The kitties are so sweet and so are the owners. You have to go check it out…read moreand the gift shop is awesome too!! Go adopt your new best friend here !!

Arrived and staff was very helpful. We told them what we were looking for and they showed us all…read morethe dogs available. We wound adopting Dakody. He is such a sweet boy and in the short time we have had him he has brought joy and love back into our home after we lost our last fur baby. This facility is highly recommended and we appreciate them for helping us find our new fur baby "Da Kody"

I worked here tirelessly for 2 years. I put in several hours off the clock and doing extra things…read morefor the shelter like fostering dozens of animals. They have really nasty girl named Cierra who's been there for 6 years. She hated me since day one but j don't like confrontation and decided to do my job. She would constantly talk bad About me and then stated to belittle me in front of Coworkers. Management did nothing. I was Always there for the animals but after a while I could no longer take the emotional abuse and decided I needed to leave. I would never work for a company again that allows other to bully and belittle others.

This place is absolutely amazing. They helped us find our forever fur baby. We are so thankful for…read moreCarol for going above and beyond taking care of our baby before we got him. I would definitely recommend adopting a pet from Pet Rescue by Judy. What an amazing place. Keep doing good things by rehoming these fur babies

I don't often leave reviews like this, but I feel it's important to share what happened in hopes…read morethat it prevents another family from going through what mine just did. On September 9th, my family adopted two kittens, Aren and Delle, from this rescue. We were told they had recently recovered from an upper respiratory infection and were now healthy. Unfortunately, less than a month later, our sweet Delle passed away on October 10th from FIP -- a fatal illness that likely developed from an infection that hadn't fully resolved. We followed all the recommended vet care and sought immediate treatment the moment she showed signs of illness, but despite every effort, she declined quickly. It was a deeply traumatic and heartbreaking experience for our family -- and for Aren, her sister, who is now grieving as well. I want to make it clear that I deeply understand and appreciate the mission behind animal rescues and the challenges they face in caring for so many animals in need. My intention in sharing this isn't to criticize, but to hopefully encourage more thorough medical reviews and communication before adoption. Even small improvements in diligence could help prevent another family from being blindsided by such a devastating situation. I emailed the rescue on October 11th, not in anger but simply to inform them of what happened. Unfortunately, I never received a response. Delle was deeply loved and is deeply missed. I truly hope that sharing her story leads to positive changes for future adoptions -- and to more happy, healthy forever homes.

I've supported JHS for over a decade but finally had my first experience as an adopter with them,…read moreand it went wonderfully. My spouse and I decided we were ready to bring a cat into our home a couple years after our senior cat passed away, and we headed to JHS to start seeing if any cat felt like a match. The facility is beautiful and clearly designed to minimize stress as much as possible for the animals. The front desk employees were friendly and told us to look around, so we did. We wanted an adult cat, and we found that -- at least on this visit -- they were all in a special "citrus suite" that required accompaniment by a counselor since cats can be a bit spicy. It was about 30 minutes before closing at this point, but we were assured that we wouldn't be rushed out with closing and to take as much time with the cats and counselor as we wanted. Once our lovely counselor Charly was ready, she took us into the suite and started talking to us about the cats. She had detailed information about each and talked to us about what we were looking for, what our home was like, whether we had children or pets, and whether we had experience with cats. It felt very friendly but also like a good two-way evacuation (us of the cats and JHS of us), which I appreciated. One cat ended up showing interest in us pretty quickly, and we spent about 20 minutes with her. Spoiler alert: she's sitting on the couch with me now at home. Back to that day: we said we wanted to adopt her, and Charly got her into a travel box and had us wait for a few minutes at the front while she got paperwork together. She brought us our new family member and a big folder with important dates for follow-up vaccines, medical information, and even some coupons. Once we got home, they even sent us some more photos that had taken of our new cat during her time at the shelter, and the online tool they partner with was useful, too. It was definitely a great experience, and it reaffirmed my belief that the work of JHS is one of the best things about this city.

This is an awesome Humane Society and you can tell they care about pets! It is so spacious and…read moreclean and beautifully laid out. The lady at the welcome desk was very informative.

My best friend passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind his beloved cockatoo Kaiko, who had just…read morehad hernia surgery. We called Paul, who is very knowledgeable and caring and understands the emotional complexities of handing over a cockatoo who just lost her owner of 33 years. With the support of Alexa, we safely transitioned Kaiko into the care of the sanctuary. They have a strong vetting process to ensure that Kaiko will be in good hands going forward. We are deeply grateful for their support,

I first visited Seminole County Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary in August when the tortoise hatchlings…read morewere ready for adoption. I went with my friend so her daughter could pick out two of them. This place is absolutely beautiful. When we first arrived, we were greeted by Ellen and her super friendly pup, and they showed us around. We got to go into the aviary, where I fell in love with a darling cockatiel. First off, the aviary is stunning. Ellen and Darien take in rescued birds, rehabilitate them, and re-home the ones that they can. They go to great measures to ensure that the right person adopts the right bird, and they provide wonderful resources and hands-on training. The birds are extremely well taken care of and cared for by Ellen and her staff. As someone who believes in animal advocacy, this means a lot to me. I am now finishing the process of adopting that sweet little cockatiel (she comes home tomorrow), and I am so overwhelmed with gratitude for Ellen, Darien and all the amazing work they do for the animals at the Rescue & Sanctuary. I highly recommend with a full and happy heart!!