Lil Paws Maltese Rescue is responsible for bringing joy into our home. We recently adopted an…read moreadorable little maltipoo. She came to us housebroken and full of love. I contribute that to the amazing and compassionate volunteers who run this rescue. Their puppies are raised in the homes of these caring individuals so they have been trained and socialized with love and care. If you are interested in adopting a dog needing a forever home, Lil Paws Maltese Rescue is where you need to go. They have meet and greets every month to find good matches for their puppies. We are so in love with our new fur baby.

I'm sharing this as a genuine concern for animal welfare and transparency…read more I've noticed this individual adopting animals from local shelters while simultaneously requesting donations and then selling the animals at retail-level prices. That raises serious ethical questions. Animal shelters exist to place pets into safe, permanent homes--not to supply inventory for resale. If money is being exchanged beyond standard adoption fees, the public deserves clarity on where funds are going and whether shelters are aware. Donations should support care, vetting, and rescue efforts--not personal profit. If this is a legitimate rescue operation, transparency, nonprofit status, and itemized use of funds should be clearly provided. Otherwise, this feels misleading to donors and unfair to families who adopt in good faith. I hope proper oversight is in place to protect the animals and the community.Donations solicited under the appearance of animal rescue while animals are sold at retail prices.

We found our rescue boy after patiently searching for just the right guy! I had managed to convert…read moremy BF (and owner of the house) that life would be so much better adding a four legged fur friend! Looking online for bulldog types in the general central Texas area, I was directed to Texas Humane Hero's that had recently taken in three cuties. So late on a Saturday we stopped in. Your heart has to be strong to not leave with a carload of wet noses, and I found two of three I was looking for. The site only posts a single picture so it was hard to know all the unique characteristics of each beforehand, and I almost gave up when I didn't see my #3 contender up front. Glad I went all the way to the back where dogs that are getting medical care were. I found my forever guy, sitting on his bed, looking so confused and needing a friendly pat or 24000...I stood by his kennel and he came over, smooshing himself into the fencing to give me a 2" square of white fur to touch. I obliged, and asked to take him out. Unfortunately he wasn't able to that day, but a staff person was swapping him to a new kennel and while he was out we bonded instantly. He Leander into my leg and melted under my head scritches and ear rubs. I snapped a couple pics before he was lead away. The next two weekends were similar,with several visits that felt too short and time spent walking with him around the very large, (an acre?) open area scattered with a couple picnic tables and plenty of good smells. He was getting all checked out and fixed up to be listed as ready to adopt, and I knew this sweet face wouldn't last long, so on a Sunday we went back, filled out the easy paperwork, paid the fees and brought home our loving happy boy! He was underweight, due to a food allergy and had a bad neck abrasion from the cone of shame he wore after being neutered, but he was so happy to have a comfy place to call his own he was extra good and eager to settle in The staff advised us that it can take three months or longer to dogs to fully adjust in their new home and offered services like obiedence training to help the process if needed. It's been just over 4 months since bringing him home and the staff was right. It takes time, consistency and patience learning to trust each other but we feel like a family and our boy is doing terrific acclimating to so much change. Given the correct food and proportions his attitude has 100% improved at meal time and he's gained 15lbs! THH gave us lots of coupons for food and vet services which we've used, and he's up to date in the micro chip directory, too! Adopting our sweet boy was a silky smooth process. I'd recommend checking there first for your next dog...or cat companion! I almost forgot to mention that they have a really nice, indoor cat house too! Stop by, visit with these sweet souls or look into volunteer opportunities. Any help is appreciated.

Good price on spay/nueter but beyond that...go to a real veterinarian. I was charged for things I…read moredidn't approve beforehand and things they didn't do that I asked for.

Honestly, one of the most difficult to work with pet "rescue" groups I've come across. Before you…read morebother completing their required pet adoption application, I highly suggest you try giving them a call first. That in itself should be enlightening. There are so many caring pet rescue groups out there.....no need to respond to one that is voicemail only with a "don't call us, we'll call you" attitude. After spending a couple hours on their detailed application, which also requires references, they contacted me a week later and let me know there were over 30 applications for this particular dog and it was adopted out. I think they need to reconsider their process; one suggestion would be to hold on applicants for dogs with more applications than they can handle efficiently.

I adopted my dog, Paparazzi (AKA Romeo when he was there), from Lynn and Ray 4 years ago and I…read morecouldn't have made a better choice. He's been a fantastic companion. I started with a phone interview because I lived in Hutto and it was quite a drive. In fact, the day I went to visit it was raining a lot on those twisty roads to the shelter. When I arrived, Ray let me have some private one-on-one time with a pretty shaggy looking little guy. He was friendly and sweet, with a habit of jumping on furniture. I didn't expect to bring him home that day, but I did! Let's just say I called for a grooming appointment as soon as we left and he spent the trip back fighting to be on my lap. Lynn followed up with us a few weeks after he came home with me, and we were settling in together just fine. Paparazzi didn't have any behavioral or health problems to speak of (still doesn't). I still consider adopting him one of the best decisions I've ever made.

We adopted Doodlebug (now known as Mabel!!) from this rescue and couldn't be happier. She was very…read moreloved and well taken care of Trina in foster care. They really made sure we were a good fit and have checked in on her to make sure the transition was going smoothly. I'd recommend this rescue highly. We are so happy with our new girl!!

From the owner: Abby's Little Friends Rescue is a not-for-profit (501(c)(3)), no-kill organization that is…read morededicated to rescuing pets and giving them a second chance in life. These pets have been abandoned, lost, abused or for other reasons given away. We give them the health care and love that they may need, evaluating them for behavior and temperament, and placing them in the loving homes they deserve.

From the moment I walked into Central Texas SPCA, EMILY made the entire experience feel personal…read moreand meaningful. She was warm, approachable, and genuinely pleasant to interact with and that's exactly the energy you want when making such an important decision. What really set EMILY apart was her depth of knowledge and her ability to truly listen. She didn't just hear what I was saying, she understood what I needed and matched me accordingly. She introduced me to Specs (now lovingly known as Staxx Benjamin) and honestly? He chose me! That perfect connection happened because EMILY was intuitive enough to make it possible. Since bringing Staxx home, EMILY has continued to show up for us. Her support and helpfulness didn't stop at adoption. She's been a resource and a reassurance every step of the way. Staxx and I are truly lucky to have her as a part of our Family! More adoption agencies need people like EMILY. She doesn't just place animals, she creates families. She is an absolute gem, and any shelter would be lucky to have her representing their mission. 10/10, without hesitation.

Wouldn't want to spend Kindness Day any other way than volunteering at Central Texas SPCA! Such a…read morepleasure to spend the day helping out the staff with a few chores and in return getting to play with the fur babies. Please always adopt a pet of you can. This establishment is a no kill shelter and they actually rescue these babies from being put down at different shelters. That to me is absolutely incredible! Keep up the great work. I loved the 2 acre land tour and explaining everything you do for these babies who need a forever home. The love, care and time is beautiful. I got to witness one of the cats being adopted today and got to congratulate the gentleman on his new pet. It was the sweetest thing! This shelter is very clean and they take the time to make sure it stays that way since some of the pets coming in could have health issues.

I bought a beautiful little female havanese from Jaki. She is in perfect health, amazing…read moretemperament and just a joy. She's not even a barker which is rare for little dogs. Jaki takes such good care of her animals and goes above and beyond. She even came home with a crate, collar, premium dog food, a stuffy and a toy! Such easy dogs.. getting another is VERY tempting. If you have any concerns... DONT ! Jaki is top notch!

Great breeder, really cares about her puppies and her breeding dogs! She goes above and beyond to…read moremake sure your puppys are set up for success before they ever come home, and she goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the puppy you are taking home. I just cant say enough about her. I have one of her puppys and the temperament of the puppy is amazing he is patient, polite, wants to please and is great with kids and other dogs. He has great health and over all is a fantastic dog I couldnt ask for a better bred dog or a better breeder for my dog! Seriously and incase you think it cant get any better my puppy was fully crate trained at 8 weeks when I brought him home! Thank you so much ihavenese for the dedication, time, love, and patients you put into your dogs and puppies, I have baught from other breeders but have never been more satisfied with my puppy!

I just moved here a week ago, and already, I've made an unexpected stray friend. If I didn't…read morealready have cats, I'd have adopted this one, but the poor baby was malnourished and hungry and so friendly, and my mind was set at ease by the staff who promised to take care of her. They explained the process to me for strays: 1) Fill out a stray form and certify you found the pet and that you aren't the owner 2) They will hold the animal for four days to ensure it doesn't belong to someone else in case it is lost 3) Once the hold time expires, the center will spay the kitten and give her vaccines and put her up for adoption. They also assured me this is a no-kill shelter, and that because she's a kitten (and adorable), she'll be adopted quickly. They also have a bin for pet donations (food, toys, etc), and they have pet rooms for hopeful owners to interact with the cats and dogs for adoption. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable, even going as far as to recommend veterinarian services for my current pets. I absolutely recommend this center to anyone looking to adopt or safely surrender a stray.

Staff helped by finding the right choice for our pet adoption. We love our dog! He is happy and…read morewell-adjusted!

Regina saw this beautiful brother and sister while at Tomlinson's. Well kept. Beautiful coats and…read morevery healthy. We are very happy to welcome them to the family. Very soon after arrival they knew they were home at last. We recommend Thundering Paws.

In 2017 we rescued our best cat ever- Watson. He came to us vaccinated n microchipped. Thundering…read morePaws is a reputable rescue shelter. Watson's foster bought him to our house after we bought him at a Petsmart adoption day.