Underdog Rescue is absolutely amazing! We adopted our puppy from them and he is truly incredible-…read moresuch a wonderful addition to our family. The entire experience was positive from start to finish. Elizabeth and Megan were especially wonderful to work with. They were kind, helpful, and clearly very passionate about what they do. It's obvious that everyone involved with Underdog Rescue, both volunteers and staff, is truly dedicated to the animals in their care. You can tell how much they advocate for these dogs and work to find them the loving homes they deserve. We are so grateful for everything they do and for bringing our puppy into our lives. We will definitely continue to adopt from Underdog Rescue in the future. Thank you so much for all the work you do advocating for our furry friends!

Everything. Underdog is so helpful and super responsive. We had a special circumstance, and they…read moremet us where we were on our adoption journey and connected us with our goodest boy, Coach! (Fka Nantucket!) highly recommend working with them.

I wish I could be as carefree and wild But I got cat class…read moreand I got cat style. (Stray Cat Strut) Huge thank you to Last Hope for taking in the sweetest stray cat that wandered into my care, strutting right by with her tail in the air in December. She was too much of a princess to get her dinner from a garbage can, or get a shoe thrown at her from a mean old man! Red Wing doesn't have animal control, and all local shelters were full. The foster-based Camp Companion rescue also never responded back after I filled out their online form...so the situation was getting desperate! Last Hope became my literal last hope, responding immediately that they would be able to place her in foster care after being vetted at a clinic in Burnsville. I was so impressed with their communication and caring--I can't recommend them highly enough! They really do have cat class and cat style!

We were fortunate to adopt our second dog through Last Hope and it was an amazing experience. The…read morefoster took the time to walk us through the dog's history and if he would be a match for our family, drove an hour one way to Plymouth to see how he did in our home, patiently waited for us to decide if he was a match for us, and gave us a free training session with an amazing trainer. They are an incredible organization full of caring people that want to make the best match for the animals in their care. Thank you.

Visited the pet clinic and was very impressed at their kindness, quality services, and Conveinance.read more

Such adorable animals waiting for a forever home. The staff works very hard trying to accommodate…read moreall these animals. If your looking for a forever friend then try here first

We've been taking our dog to The Bond Between for his whole 4 year life at this point! Having…read morepurchased our dog from a breeder to ensure a hypoallergenic coat, we wanted to continue to support local rescues since we didn't adopt from one. The Bond Between is a non-profit veterinary clinic and rescue that provides support for rescue animals, foster animals, and other animals not adopted from them. We continue to see Dr. Gohr because she is incredibly friendly, sweet and affectionate to our dog, and knowledgeable on the veterinary services we have requested. Pricing is always straightforward and upfront, and portions of the cost go back to supporting the mission of the non-profit. It's also not difficult to get a convenient appointment or even a last minute appointment for an emergency!

I have fostered a few times and I'd have to say they have always set me up for success. The staff…read morehas been very kind to me and thankful. Helpful when help or answers are needed.

I really love this place and the services they provide for the cat and human communities. The…read morestaff and volunteers really care about the wellbeing of the cats. I wish more places like this existed not just for cats. I adopted my recent cat from here and the care and support for the cat's transitions between homes was astounding. Thank you Feline Rescue! Please remember to donate they depend on it.

Feline rescue is a wonderful shelter. I have been volunteering for two years. They are really…read moreinvested in, taking the very best care of the cats, and ensuring that they go to caring homes. The staff are very thorough and thoughtful, a great place to get a kitty and two support.

We attended an adoption event and were told by the director that the dog we wanted to meet could…read moreonly be adopted to a family with a companion dog. But the bio on the site, which was written by the foster who actually lived the dog said otherwise. So the director, who hasn't spent time with the dog, is making adoption decisions for them without really knowing them. We met a few other dogs and filled out an application that asked us to list multiple choices for dogs, our vet's contact information, and 3 references. The director then selected a dog (that wasn't our first choice) for us and said we'd be perfect for this dog. We met the foster and the dog and there was literally zero connection. Our references told us they were "grilled" by a representative of the agency about our fenced yard, how we cared for our previous dogs, how did they know us, and what kind of people we were. One reference was admonished for the type of collar he used on his dog. He wasn't adopting a dog from them and his trainer is the one who recommended the collar. So how was this even necessary? A representative of the rescue called our vet twice. The first time they talked to the receptionist who answered their questions. Then they called back and asked for a vet or a technician. The receptionist told me they asked the technician detailed questions about our deceased dogs health care. The technician had to pull up the records going back close to 20 years. Then we got an email from the the director who chastised us for not having our last dog neutered. Even though our vet said it was healthier for him to not be fixed. Our first dog was fixed and he had cancer. The vet said this type of cancer was typical for neutered males. Our last dog lived a long and healthy life. So our vet was right, at least based on our experience. And the dog we were assigned was already neutered. So why did that even matter? We had to do a virtual phone visit where we put Warrior Dog Rescue on a video chat and had to show every room in our home, including opening the closets. They needed to see the inside of closets "to make sure we weren't hoarding cats or cooking meth." The adoption contract states that Warrior Dog Rescue reserves the right at any time in the dog's life to check with your vet to make sure vaccinations are up to date. And if they're not, they reserve the right to "impound the dog" and you are responsible for their legal fees. At that point, we declined to adopt the dog that was assigned to us. I understand you want the dog to go to a loving home, but to put someone through all of this to adopt a pet is excessive. And we weren't going the spend the next 10+ years looking over our shoulders worried that our family member would get taken away from us because a vaccination was a week or two off schedule. And then be taken to court over legal fees. This review is based solely on our experience and here to inform others of what to expect if they go through this rescue. Fortunately, there's other options out there.

I have been trying to adopt a dog and cannot get any response except that they have my application…read more Very sad that these dogs who need homes are still not adopted

Best training I have ever experienced! Small classes....positive training....really teaches the…read moreowners to understand just what the dog does and why. Truly a fun experience and learned a lot!

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Wow, what a wonderful shelter!!!…read more Rather than being in sad cages, all the cats are in rooms - some with other cats if they get along or need some socialization (and some alone if they are divas!) The rooms are all SUPER clean with lots of beds, perches, toys, litterboxes, etc. and the cats all looked very well cared for. They all got turns to come out of the rooms and explore the hallways for a while. The staff were great and very friendly. They knew a lot about the cats and who might be a good fit for the adopter - making sure that every kitty goes to a home that will let them thrive the most. If you are looking for a cat this is 100% a shelter you need to visit. You have to make an appointment but you will most likely have the place to yourself to get to know the cats. Well worth the extra bit of effort (we had recently gone to an adoption event at another shelter and it was so busy and most of the cats were off in "visiting rooms" so you couldn't meet them very well.

I have a special place in my heart for CFC…read more Visiting animal shelters can honestly be depressing, but I used to volunteer here in college and it is the most well-run no-kill shelter I've seen; the cats are living VERY comfortably. Rather than keeping the cats in kennels or cages, the cats can free roam within rooms that are specific to their personality type or medical conditions. There's a big main room for the social cats and kittens, another room for cats that are shy, a third room for cats with dietary restrictions/food sensitivities, and a fourth for kitties who are FeLV positive. The rooms have windows and beds and space for them to move around, which is so nice to see! This is a nonprofit no-kill shelter in a fairly small town so because they are volunteer based, they don't have long daily visiting hours. However you can rest assured that the cats get plenty of socialization and attention. These are very happy, very loved cats :) Staff here are also very active on social media so check out the Caring For Cats Facebook page to see all of the cats and their stories, to donate, or to participate in their fundraising events! If you're in the market for a fluffy new best friend, please consider making the trip CFC!

Very well intentioned. They use a vet in Edina. Which was not told to me til after the fact…read more Extremely inconvenient if you don't live near Edina. Beware if you express interest in a dog you're fostering and don't adopt on their timeline you will be told the dog will be removed.from your home. Even if you've taken excellent care of the dog for months. It feels a little bit like extortion.

Heartwarming and truly caring rescue. Fostering for this rescue has been incredibly fulfilling…read more They are available for questions and support anytime and are very supportive.