I spoke to Wendy on the phone she was on her way to to Arizona to pick up an animal, she was very…read moreinformative and helpful looking to adopt a lil doggie girl. Small breed Joe Riley

What an incredible person! When one of Wendy's longtime clients lost a dog, Wendy put an…read moreincredible amount of time & effort into the dog's safe recovery, even though it was the client who had lost the dog. Wendy drove a long distance to oversee the search personally, taking along the client's other dogs to saturate the area with familiar scent. When she had to leave the area, she contacted me (LostPetTracker.net) about the advisability of utilizing Search K9s and hired a local to oversee a successful humane trapping. Happy Ending! Wendy's compassion seems to be surpassed only by her dedication & determination!

I had a wonderful experience taking my kitten to get spayed at PARL last week! Everyone I…read moreinteracted with, from email communication to the front desk and the surgery area, was incredibly helpful, kind, and compassionate! I'm a first-time cat mom, and everyone was so patient with me and ensured I understood everything that was going to happen and how I could best take care of my kitten in her recovery. Thank you all SO much! I can't recommend this organization enough!!

Be careful about volunteering there. My sister and I were faithful volunteers for 1 month short of…read more5 years and out of the blue Marcy B sent us an email terminating our FREE help. There were no warnings during our time there of anything we were doing incorrectly or reasons why were given in the email. We were left saddened and humiliated. The lack of respect was a real slap in the face to us. Be warned.

Management needs to be overhauled in this place. I visited this shelter with the hope that I can…read moremeet one of the dogs I saw on Petfinder.com. I drove 45 minutes each way to get there. When I arrived, I was told that all dogs can only be viewed from outside the building - there are no meet and greets until an application is received and vetted first, which so far has been 5 days and I still haven't heard back. This doesn't make any sense . Why wouldn't they let the potential adopters meet and greet the dog first while they are on site, and if they are a match, then do the vetting ? The dogs are in kennels that have an indoor and outdoor run, there was poop everywhere in their kennels and the facility stank even from the outside. I felt so bad for the dogs. Some dogs in this shelter look like they have unaddressed medical conditions - I hope the shelter will take better care of them .

I have mixed reviews with this shelter You can only view the dogs from outside double fenced yard…read moreduring the winter I visited several times they did not shovel a path you had to walk through the snow which was quite deep. I did find two pets that I like and I was told both pets I had to make an appointment for a meet and greet but the two I was interested in I was told one dog was snappy and the other dog was not available because they had just come back from surgery. I did however make an appointment to meet with a Chihuahua upon my meet and greet I was told the dog didn't pick me so I wasn't able to get the dog. I could however make another appointment for another meet and greet but if the dog doesn't pick you then you can't adopt it. I've owned pets all my life I just lost my Schnauzer 15 years I had three cats for 20 years I have a bird for 25 years a giant yard and live by myself no kids there's no reason that I can't get a pet in fact I would give any pet a good home. The woman at the counter was fairly nice and if you are interested in a dog they will help you to get that pet But be warned this is not a quick process You will need to fill out an application do several meet and greets and then if the pet picks you You can begin the process to get your dog or cat. Some positive things I experienced here were they already no kill shelter. They are not about just taking your money they want to make sure the pet has a good home and you are worthy of owning that pet. Some of the bad things I experienced was the viewing of the dogs the cleanliness of the cages outside or not clean lots of dog poop. I will keep looking and keep trying to purchase a forever home pet for me but this shelter is very selective of who gets what pet. My overall experience was positive and I hope to visit often to see new pets.

If you are a cat lover (or just have a soul), Kitty Cat Cafe in Peabody is a total must-visit. It's…read morea registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that shelters about 10 cats at a time, and you can instantly feel the passion Cora, Uri, and the volunteers have for rescue work. They've created a space that is the true definition of "mi casa es tu casa"--the cats basically own the place, roaming around freely while they rehabilitate and wait for their forever homes. It's so heartwarming to see them in such a chill, loving environment. What I appreciated most, though, was the educational side of the experience. They really take the time to highlight FIV kittens--which is basically the cat equivalent to HIV--and explain how they can live totally normal, happy lives with just a few standard precautions. Cora even touched on the biases that exist, even among vets, so I loved that I left not only feeling fuzzy from cat cuddles but also a lot more informed. Whether you're looking to adopt a new best friend or just want to spend some quality time with some kitties, I highly, highly recommend checking this place out and supporting their mission! As for food, you can bring in anything you'd like and if you're there for their tail thumping thursdays, you can also order delivery to it. They cannot serve food due to local laws and guidelines. They do have packaged snacks and drinks you can purchase to enjoy. In addition, they have merch you can also purchase. All purchases, including tickets, help fund the nonprofit.

The owner is so sweet and kind! The cats are completely chill! These are the most laid back cats…read moreI've ever seen! They love being petted and playing! Great tshirts esrings and Japanese snacks!

I was introduced to the Mansfield Animal Shelter back in 2012 when I discovered that they produce a…read moreprogram on the local community cable channel, where they show all the animals available for adoption. A fantastic idea that I wish more shelters took advantage of. After a few weeks of insufferably cute faces and accompanying sad stories, I ventured over. Be sure to check the hours on their website, because they're only open a couple of hours some days, and longer hours others, due to it being staffed almost entirely by volunteers. It turns out that they are affiliated with the town animal control department and many of their rescues have been picked up as strays, or left behind after a move. They also accept dropped off pets, though preferably not the 'basket left on the doorstep' kind, which sadly was part of some of the cats' histories. I found a clean, organized place with cats at one end of the building and dogs at the other. Lots of helpful staff cleaning cages, socializing animals and carrying out the administrative side of the shelter. I was able to walk through the cat room, interacting with the cats in cages (roomy, scratching posts and individual litter-boxes), and with some that are allowed to roam freely while volunteers are there. They also have a couple of communal cat rooms with several cats living happily together. The volunteers answered questions, and I was able to use a visiting room to see a couple of cats 1 on 1. On my second visit I met Jack-O. He was a fixed, 6 year old male tuxedo cat. He was terrified of having gone from owner, to shelter, to quarantine, to the vet and finally to a room full of cats in cages. I could see in his eyes that he had just disconnected and gone to a happy place in his head. He didn't respond to verbal or food-based cues, just stayed curled up with that 'thousand yard stare'. I knew he was the one for me. The adoption process was pretty simple; Application, references checked (previous pets and the vets that cared for them) and a reasonable fee for the process (includes fixing, if necessary). I found everyone that I dealt with pleasant, professional and above all devoted to placing all those animals in good homes. Four years later Merlin (formerly Jack-O) is a happy, healthy, furry, non-rent paying roommate with a passion for chirping at birds and knocking over priceless knick-knacks. He contributes only to my sanity, refusing to deal with ground level threats like ants and spiders. I'm still a sucker for the cable show highlighting their adoptables, and often watch with Merlin directly in front of the television occasionally reaching out to see who these intruders in our living room are.

This shelter has the most welcoming staff eager to show you all their pets. It is a high tech super…read moreclean, well organized facility that even provides a clinic nearby if needed. The casings are glass, not cages. The animals are clean and well cared for. The people are the warmest kindest people I have ever met in any shelters I visited. I have searched for a month to find this most beautiful cat in the world! I was overjoyed with tears and it was a joy to take her home today. I highly recommend this shelter and easily give it 10 stars!!!

hi! would anyone tell me if they adopted a cat name Cleopatra(she was a ragdoll) and a cat name…read moreMookie(he was a black and white cat) they ended up separating them when they got adopted when I told them not too.I also been calling to speak with owners on updates about the cats.

We know have Holden/Spike Dudley…read more It all happened with looking for a kitten on FOHA's website. A cute kitten caught out eye. We reached out with questions all answered in great detail. We completed an application online and left a payment. One of our close friends was then contacted as a reference. Next thing I knew we had a home visit scheduled which turned into Spike's first night at our home and a member of our family. It was an easy process and we have a kitten that is very easy going and great with our kids (but not so great with our shower curtain but that's just catnanigans!) Note: The adoption fee cost covered chipping the cat and neutering through a local Providence shelter

If you can avoid this rescue, I sincerely recommend you do so. We experienced a total nightmare. We…read moreadopted a dog and were assured he was good with cats. We fully disclosed we owned two cats, a 2 year old and a 16 year old elderly cat. They gave us the dog only three days after two major surgeries, but the foster gave us very minimal details about the medications and did not tell us he had been on a previous medication. The dog ended up having a paradoxical reaction to his medications, and I had to call the vet who did the neuter and cherry eye to figure out what to do. We had to keep him in a crate a lot for his own safety, because a cherry eye surgery needs the dog to be almost entirely activity free for two weeks. When the dog was able to be calm, I allowed him on the couch with me. He attacked our elderly cat twice, and every time he laid eyes on her, it was obvious he wanted to chase her down. One of these attacks resulted in my cat being bitten. The foster then tried to say he probably just put his mouth on her, but she cried out in very obvious pain. He BIT her, full teeth on her flesh. The foster also tried to blame my cat for the dogs behavior, stating it was her fault for not fighting back. She has been around numerous dogs, and none have ever treated her this way. Its inexcusable to say it was her fault. The foster was maybe the worst part of the whole experience. She was rude and condescending and even implied it was my fault my previous dog passed away earlier this year from a silent tumor that burst on his spleen. She also picked apart every single medical decision I made for my animals in a way that felt like I was being severely judged and looked down upon. We did literally everything in our power to save that dog. My husband and I feel that we were lied to, especially by the foster. This dog was not safe with cats, was highly reactive, and should not have been given the okay to come into our home. We were told he was polite with cats. The temperament and behavioral issues were withheld in a way that felt deliberate. It took over a week with multiple phone calls and emails to finally receive our money back.

You would think an animal shelter would want a dog to be back with its rightful owner but…read moreapparently this one is more interested in stealing people's pets and calling it "procedure"! We just had a huge blizzard where we were trapped in our own homes for days and you want to talk about procedure? You have no heart and clearly could care less about what's best for animals. The owner clearly loves their dog and is so upset that you would give it to some one else over not being able to get there in time during a blizzard...30+ inches of snow and Fall River did a terrible job cleaning their streets. Deleting the owners comments on facebook so people don't see how scummy you are.... You should be ashamed and I hope no one ever adopts, donates, etc from/to your shelter ever again

Horrible, Horrible experience. My spouse drove over an hour in the pouring rain. He was 10…read moreminutes late, and yelled at by staff for being late. He picked out a kitten, and was told he had to come back in five hours. Terrible. Go elsewhere.

I went and volunteered with a couple of co-workers at The Hotel for Homeless Dogs and had such a…read morelovely experience. We were able to play 1-on-1 with several great dogs available to be adopted or fostered, even taking them on walks on the nearby bike path. The space is extremely nice and set-up to be very comfortable for the dogs. You can volunteer to walk the dogs and foster them if capable. If you're looking to give back to the community and love animals, this is a great place to do so!

Great rescue located in Cumberland. Its so so clean. The rescue operates visits by appointment…read moreonly. Follow them on social media for more information. We adopted our little man Mowgli after fostering for 2 days-lol.

My chicken wandered off. I called the police, and was told, by the regular police, that the…read morechicken had been picked up and to call Animal Control, in the morning. Next morning, I talk to Animal Control and they say that there were no calls about a chicken, they don't have a chicken, etc. After I tell them what the regular police officer had said, Animal Control changes their story, without hesitation, saying they did pick up a chicken. However, they gave me the wrong contact information, not once, but several times. That agency hadn't received any calls about a chicken, from Providence, in the last week. Eventually, we tracked down the chicken. I find the whole incident exhibits a remarkable level of incompetence. I appreciate that Animal Control rescued the chicken, apparently above and beyond their required scope of performance. I also appreciate that the Wildlife Clinic is sometimes contacted about chickens, etc., and the caller is referred to Congress of Birds. However, if COB is contacted directly, then that should be related to the person making inquiries. I find it suspicious. I saw so many chickens, etc., at COB, and I wonder if it's because their families are given incorrect informaton. Moreover, I wonder if it's done intentionally. This is harmful to the chickens, their families, and the people trying to help both. I couldn't even go to work for worry about my chicken. There are good people trying to do good at Providence Animal Control, and do their job correctly, and even more. However, there are good and bad everywhere, including POV. We can't ignore it.

Excellent, caring, knowledgeable staff. Adopted a cat 2 years ago and recently adopted another cat…read more Highly recommended!