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!

Oh PARL, how I love you. What a phenomenal organization that serves their community well & fiercely…read moreadvocates for the welfare of animals. I adopted my angel cat (her name is Bird) here a few years ago. They were so accommodating & informative during the whole process. I still can't believe that I got my soul mate (healthy, spayed, UTD on vaccinations) for just $100. PARL also helped me figure out what to do in a sticky situation recently. They really had my back, helping me decide the correct course of action & supporting me throughout the whole process. I have nothing but overflowing gratitude for PARL.

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.

The shelter has finally reopened to the public. There were several dogs (large and small), 2…read morebunnies and many cats. The staff was friendly and invited us to tour the dog kennels. I would definitely return if I were looking to add to my family. Right now, I will stick to donating to this local shelter.

Ill try to keep this short and to the point despite the anger I feel towards this place…read more Im a 64 yr old man, retired and really have no companionship. I suffer from acute depression/acute anxiety. I took care of my sons cats while he convalesced . I adored them! after returning the cats I realized I had felt so much better with someone or something to take care of. I went straight to the shelters and looked around. In Pawt. I found the cat I wanted. He was older ( and quite rolly-poly ;) but i was fine with it. He was extremely affectionate and I knew my journey was done. I filled out the app and was told that I would hear back later that day or early in the following morn. Neither happened. I called...and called...and called. No one picked up, I went there 3 times on the the 25th. called on the 26th and.....no one answered. I finallly went up in person and was told the cat was already adopted. 1st they said someone had applied for him before I got there.!?..then the story changed to "he had diabetes and other health problems". The description paper on his door made NO mention of any problems. Then the staffer said that the adopter had a better RESUME ??!! I wasn't aware I was applying for corporate job!! Also, Ive owned nearly 15 cats in my life, some sick some not. I managed to take care of all of 'em. who's to say I was or wasn't competent to take care of this cat? I had bought all the things the cat needed plus some toys, I was excited but the result wass a hammer blow to me. I was livid! The fact is that these people didn't have the decency to inform me of all this. Simply put, they are incompetent. I dont care if they are volunteers or city hacks, no one should be put thru this.

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.

This shelter gets such poor reviews it makes you stop and think. My only suggestion is that if you…read morefind a dog you like adopt them and get them out of this place. The dog will be saved twice!

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

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!

Easy process i didnt feel like I had to sell a kidney to prove I would be a great dog owner. The…read morekennels where the dogs are is quite luxurious for what ive seen at other shelters

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!