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    Wright Way Rescue

    2.6 (222 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    This is Hero. He fought so hard. He is at the Rainbow Bridge now. RIP HERO.
    Camille A.

    I adopted a puppy on 09/14/23 From Lambs Farm. They get the puppies from Wright Way Rescue. My puppy became sick on Friday. I took him to the vet Saturday morning. He tested positive for PARVOVIRUS. By Tuesday morning he was rushed to the emergency vet and was getting treatment and fed intravenously. He passed away on Wednesday morning. Wright Way Rescue and Lambs Farm take no responsibility for any of it. I have since found someone that adopted my puppy's brother and he too has tested positive for PARVOVIRUS. I have done a lot of research since and Wright Way Rescue has had several violations against them for similar reasons. Please adopt a pet. Just do not adopt from Wright Way or Lambs Farm.

    Missy S.

    We adopted our little Luigi (formerly Ledger) over Memorial Day Weekend, and we had a great experience with the team there. We were a little taken aback by the number of puppies they had there and felt like maybe they were holding too many in a single cage, but other than that - the employees and volunteers were great throughout the adoption process. And we love our new puppy!

    Here's the law.
    Steve P.

    Found and rescued a stray injured cat who was not chipped or fixed. Brought kitty to this place. Understaffed, over-crowded and all decisions are made by owner and vet who both refused to take the cat in for treatment even after I offered to adopt it after the lawful and required period had passed for someone else to claim it. So, their mission statement is a bunch of b.s. which is sad because we have adopted two animals from there and thought they would do what they claim they do and what is obviously humane, right and ethical. NOPE. JUST A BUNCH OF ANGRY KARENS. AVOID UNLESS ADOPTING.​​

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    Lovely, heartbreaking selection of doggies there. I wanted to take them all! Good staff too. We got a lovely one.

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    Ask the Community - Wright Way Rescue

    I recently filled out a reservation form for a puppy. I was wondering about how long it takes to hear back from them on whether or not I was the first to reserve?

    It took me a month and a half and i still had not even got a response on the 2 applications i filled out or the many reservations i attempted. the chance that you will get a reservation to one specific dog i think are pretty slim. try to get a… Read more

    Ok, I got my adopted dog from here can I go to your clinic? I try to do the application for low income that's on your site but they gave me a hassles on the phone. She been with me 2month and has bad allergy.

    Good luck getting any answers or care for your dog once you've paid the adoption fee (I recommend adopting from The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, a much better choice). The dog we adopted from Wright Way also had severe allergies and they were… Read more

    How much is the adoption fee?

    As of April 2023, $545 cash for a puppy, which is ludicrous for a supposed puppy mill/rescue from southern states. Wright Way ALWAYS has tons of puppies, which should be a warning signal to those looking to adopt. They also neuter pups way too… Read more

    Can you bring your pet to Wright Way's low-cost clinic if you did not adopt your pet from Wright Way?

    Yes! Every Sunday from 3:30-4:30pm

    Can u still play with the dogs if ur not planning to adopt one that day?

    Yes!! You definitely can. The dogs will feel comfortable and happy.

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    I've visited a couple other animal shelters and none can compare to Wright Way staff so friendly and helpful.

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    Evanston Animal Shelter

    (24 reviews)

    Evanston Animal Shelter is a top-notch animal shelter that truly cares about rescues. They're…read moreprofessional and conscientious. If something were to happen to me, and with no other options, I have confidence that my beloved dog would be taken care of conscientiously by Evanston Animal Shelter.

    I would like to give them one star for ghosting people on phone calls and emails, as I and others…read morehave had happen, but since they do take care of some animals, and I do like animals, I will show them some mercy . Considering that they got over 6 million dollars from the City of Evanston, I am very unhappy with their poor communications and the fact that they are only open to the public for about 2 hours a day. One of the two cats I adopted turned out to have obstructive airway disease and since they were in charge of my two cats for months, one would have thought that would have been disclosed. The medication cost over $2,000 that first year because what was prescribed was not off patent and the cat was too obese to take prednisolone safely. Why was my cat obese? Ask them. Further when I asked if I could donate the huge cat carriers back to them and some food bowls they gave me (since I already had those items) they refused them as if they have all the money in the world to buy new supplies, other shelters would have jumped at the opportunity, a donation in kind of about $100. I applied to volunteer and heard nothing from them for over 2 months after emailing and messaging them following up on my status, to no avail, until I had to actually go in there to find out what was happening. I could go on but in my opinion this is an organization that is not managed well and they could do much more with the funds that they have been given. I'm pretty sure, imho, that they will ask some pals or cronies to add some high star reviews to try to balance out the negative ones, of which there are quite a few, but all I can do is try to get them to get their act together there by posting this. Finally, as to others here saying that some people there are rude, I completely agree. It is not a pleasant experience. If they try to get more taxpayer funding without improvement of their management, I intend to go down to City Hall to cite my many reservations about this organization. Update on 2/18/25: I stand by my review in spite of the response from EAS: To EAS I respond as follows: Unfortunately the cats were obese from a medical standpoint so you may want to consult with a veterinarian on animal obesity. I note that you did not post the photo of one of them I emailed to you after he had some cat nip the first night I got them, but chose the "skinny" video :) so I posted my photo of one of the big boys I adopted. Further, it is my understanding that my cats were elsewhere in foster care under your auspices until they were put into my care as fosters. If you take no responsibility for their care when at foster locations, that could be problematic, especially for them, since you foster out many animals. As to communications issues: I sent an email Sept 8, 2021 asking about a vet. No response to that. I found a vet myself and did not contact you again until early Dec this year when I put in a volunteer application. No response to that. On Jan 7, I sent a followup email asking the status. No response to that. After that I wrote a msg to your Facebook page. A day or two later someone answered and said she would follow up with the dog volunteer area. I waited approximately a week and still had no answer. I wrote again to see if anyone heard from the dog volunteer group, but received no reply. Growing quite annoyed with the runaround, a few days ago I decided to walk over to EAS and find out what was going on, which I did. I told The person there, also the person who did not answer my email of Sept 8, 2021 that I had emailed and messaged and gotten no reply so decided to walk in. He told me I must be mistaken as EAS has no email address posted on its website and was rather brusque (rude, in my perception in addition to being uninformed) gave me no apology and then insisted I must have emailed a vet with a similar practice name to EAS. He subsequently agreed to follow up, nevertheless. Moreover, with regard to my claim of poor communication, there was a post on your facebook page not long ago telling the public that people have been rude to EAS staff/volunteers when they don't get back to them and how they shouldn't be because everyone is so busy( too busy to hire volunteers who might answer phones, I guess.) If EAS cannot acknowledge the problem, it certainly will not be fixed. Re: funding: So it didn't go into your pocket, you say, but why spend 6 million dollars so you can be open approximately 2 hours a day to the public? I certainly hope the number of adoptions skyrocket going forward , you train people not to be rude (as mentioned here and elsewhere in reviews) and you answer communications because certainly the Evanston taxpayers should see something for their generous funding of your large facility.

    Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE - Volunteer works with a C.A.R.E. dog.

    Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE

    (22 reviews)

    Stellar experience at C.A.R.E. Catherine was wonderful to work with. The facility was clean and…read morewell-kept every time I visited. And the animals seemed healthy and well cared for. This is the first time I've brought a shelter animal home without major health issues. After a God-awful experience fostering for a cat shelter on the north side of the city -- which lied to me repeatedly about the foster cat's condition and then heartlessly euthanized her -- C.A.R.E. was 180 degrees different and a breath of fresh air. Often shelter cats are underweight and saddled with at least one type of parasite, despite the shelter's best efforts. That was not the case here; in fact, the cat got a clean bill of health on her first vet trip, which she handled like a pro, leaving a trail of admirers behind her. That said, extra credit to C.A.R.E. for treating the less robust kitties, with cancer and similar illnesses, that other shelters are too cheap to deal with. If you're thinking of adopting or fostering, come meet the animals here.

    Applied online to rescue a dog. my dog passed after 12 years. Gail called me after a couple of days…read more& she told me that I was too old to adopt, (I am 74). My husband and I own a home with a fenced back yard. then this Gail also said that if I had to downsize, what would I do with the dog. I told her that I eoukd bring dog w/me. she was just making excuses for me not to adopt. very discriminating. I would never recommend this rescue, it's sad that there r so many dogs that need adopting.

    All 4 the Love of Cats - Cat Adoption in Palatine, Illinois

    All 4 the Love of Cats

    (5 reviews)

    CAT LOVERS BEWARE...DO NOT adopt from this person Sarah!!!!! If I could give her a negative rating,…read moreI would!!! She makes one of the happiest things to do the most heartbreaking and miserable experience!!! My son and I had recently lost both of our sweet cats (Lucy and Ricky) within 4 months of each other due to cancers and heart issues. All we wanted to do was fill our home again with the love of a new cat. We fell in love with one sweet kitten and wanted to take him home so badly! She then proceeded to tell us we could not adopt one single cat because he was a brother to another. So we considered taking both, but she refused to see us or even let us see and hold the cats unless we took a pair. She said that we were wasting her time! She told us they were brothers, but with no proof. All she kept saying is that they were bonded...don't let people sucker you into taking two cats that way! She didn't care at all about the welfare of the cats. Then she proceeded to tell us that the cats were $260 a piece, when it is posted on the website that the adoption fees were $150 per cat! She vindictive and money hungry and is not at all concerned for the wellbeing of the cats!!! It's very sad for people to use their control over something like that when an animal could have a wonderful life in a warm and loving home!

    Got one star because it is impossible to give zero. I called the number for the Niles store, but…read moregot no answer. However, I immediately received a text from that number asking what I was calling about. No call back, no request for ME to call again, this person insisted on handling everything through text. Marvelous. When I said I was interested in adopting, I was curtly asked which location, and was informed that the hours posted are NOT necessarily the hours available, and that they NEVER do same-day adoptions. (Perhaps they wanted to run a background check on me - I don't know.). When I questioned why, they said something about too many returned adoptions. I'm not sure I follow the logic on just how making me wait would make me more inclined to keep the cat, but whatever. So, I then asked what options we had for arranging an interview/adoption, and their response was "What is your hurry? Adoptions are a 20-year commitment." As if I didn't already know that. This ain't my first rodeo. I can understand their desire to make sure their cats find good homes, but immediately assuming, and even accusing that I would NOT provide a good home is not the way to do this. I responded by telling them I found their suggestion more than a little insulting, but played along and explained myself and the housing situation the new adoptee would be encountering. I have heard nothing back since. I don't think this person is serious about finding good homes for the cats entrusted to their care. I suggest looking elsewhere.

    Tree House Humane Society

    Tree House Humane Society

    (224 reviews)

    West Rogers Park

    I am a crazy cat lady. With that said, I always look for excuses to pat more cats I can find. On…read moreone October off-work day, I made a reservation for the "Tree House Humane Society" cafe to see some cats in West Rogers Park. Reservation was done online and no deposit was needed. I paid $10 onsite which included a drink or pastry of my choice and 30 min play time with these feline beauties. When I arrived at the cafe at the scheduled time, the young lady at the cafe informed me there was only one cat in the cafe area but offered me to see some more cats upstairs. Honestly, that was a great trade-off even though she kept apologizing to me for the inconvenience. I was able to enjoy my iced chai and visited some kittens and adult cats in different colonies. Toys and hand sanitizers were provided as we entered and exited each colony. The barista lady introduced me to the cats that were awake for some playtime. Too bad 30 minutes went by way to fast and it was time for me to leave. "Tree House Humane Society" is near the 49B (Western) bus stop. I personally had to take 3 busses from my house to get there, so I do recommend driving since parking should not be too hard to find. There are spots by the building for the patrons I assume.

    What an impressive rescue shelter. It was the first stop on our journey to find a new cat. The Tree…read moreHouse staff was extremely friendly and helpful. After reviewing all of the adoptable felines, we fell in love with a small 1 year old cat that they called Toaster. She is perfect. Because of Bissell's Clear Out The Shelters" special (May 1- May 17) adoption fees were reduced from $115 to $70.

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