We rescued Cheesecake from Muddypaws this summer. Cheesy is the BEST senior pup!…read more Cheesecake is the HAPPIEST BOY! He bounces, skips and dances to express his happiness! Cheesecake is 10 years old and had never been neutered. The Vet team at Muddypaws are terrific! Cheesy kept getting UTIs because his prostate gland was inflamed. He went on antibiotics several times and we had to reschedule his procedure 3 times! Dr. Miller was great! He understood and accommodated our situation. Dr. Miller neutered Cheesecake on 11/13. Everything went well.

The entire event (Union Square Petco Adoption Event 6/7/26) was amazing. Every interaction with the…read moreMuddy Paws Team was simply flawless. I appreciate how they were so attentive to the people and the pets! Even escorted me to an uber and helped with my packages! I can not say enough how great full I am to the staff and how I have a new best friend to make new memories with...you all Rock!

SSR is a wonderful rescue. They do a solid job with everything. From the minute the dogs are…read morerescued they are on their way to a better life. Many of the dogs are rescued from overrrun shelters where they might not make the cut and get adopted out. My dog came from W.VA and he was flown up to Jersey City. He lived with a foster family for a short time and also lived at K9dergarten before he met up with me. I believe he went to one group adoption event, wore the little "adopt me" vest, I saw the picture and that was it. Much to my surprise I was contacted promptly and interviewed by SSR. They also called my references. The interview went well and they set up an appointment for that weekend to meet the little guy. I told them I had a concern about my dog Bella getting along with the dog and wanted to bring her with me to meet the dog. They were 100% supportive. Ironically, my dog Bella misbehaved and the rescue dog was so chill and sweet. He went right up to me confidently as if he knew I was his person. I knew right away he'd be a great companion for Bella and myself and I wasn't going to leave without him. One of the greatest things about the SSR adoption process was that he was truly ready to go. Unlike Bella who came from a breeder and needed shots, vet visits, spay, microchipping, etc. My dog was in great health and came with all of his records, neutered, shots and a microchip. This is a great touch. Even if you have a dream dog, there's an adjustment period to a new home. Not having to worry about the dog's health means you can enjoy the dog right away. My dog Kyle has been with me for 2 wonderful years now. I can't thank SSR enough for my sweet little boy.

I contacted Michelle at See Spot Rescued to inquire about Dagny. There was a very thorough process,…read moreincluding a background check. Michelle set up a meeting with Dagny, where I met Dagny, Mary, and Dagny's foster. It was a match made in heaven. The following week, they dropped Dagny off at her new home, along with her kennel and toys and a good supply of dog food and treats. She is the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time. I am forever grateful. Thank you!

We had a great experience. Looked on the website, we found a pup that touched our hearts. The…read moredescription had us thinking she could be the perfect fit for our family: young, a cuddler, good with other dogs and cats, would thrive in a more quiet area. When I did not receive an answer right away from the online inquiry, I emailed them directly and received an answer the next day. Most of our communication was through email and I received a response same day, or the next day. We filled out the long application. I will say, during the process I learned (and experienced) that this group is very selective in where they place their animals. I take this as a positive. They want to see a good fit, and not a pup who gets put into a bad situation, or goes back-and-forth if it doesn't work out (though that DOES happen, they try to minimize.. makes sense) We applied for "fostered to adopt" Zoomed with the most wonderful foster mom and learned all about her. We met up at the NYC office, brought her home, and fell in love. Completed the adoption through email, and she's ours. The only thing I would say is: they give you a week to decide if you want to adopt. Perhaps 2 weeks would be better, this week want fast and we didn't have much time to address one behavioral issue (barking at men) but it's all good... they did a great job advising us and pointing us in the right direction to get her used to my teen son (she did!) and to find a trainer to help us out further. All in all, we're very happy with the new member of our family! Communication was good (email ! ) and, in my experience, if you give them what they ask for in a timely manner, the entire process doesn't take too long. Thank you!

I have had my Gizmo since 2014 and he has been a wonderful roommate all these years. Their old…read morestore closed quite a while back but they are still in business, but don't keep animals at the store. They foster out the animals so they are well cared for and adoptions can be settled at the office. Information about hours, etc. are at https://socialteesnyc.org/about-social-tees

I wanted to share my lovely experience a Best Friends!! It's been one whole month since we brought…read moreour kitten, Juni (short for Juniper) home. We were looking for a cat for our cat. We wanted a playmate for our sweet 1 year old cat, and a friend recommended Best Friends. I came by and the staff were all so sweet and welcoming. They were super informative and encouraged me to play with the cats. During my first visit, I came across the cutest orange female (RARE!) kitten. I had dinner plans and couldn't bring her with me. I came back an hour or so later and she was in the process of getting adopted :,) happy for her but sad for me. It's ok! I just thought that maybe it wasn't meant to be. A week later, I came back to Best Friends with my boyfriend on a mission to adopt a cat. They had an additional room towards the back that housed kittens!!! There were so many to choose from. We chose Juni because she was very cuddly and had a little quirky mustache. The staff made the adoption process so quick and easy. They even provided us a care package with all the necessities (kitten litter, wet and dry food). I expressed my concerns about introducing Juni to our cat at home, and they provided a step by step guide. They even followed up 2 weeks later with our progress. The employees and volunteers here really love what they do.

I first learned about this location from an Instagram post about them advertising their Staycation…read moreprogram over the holidays where you can foster a cat or dog over the holidays for a few days. Super conveniently located off the ACE line too at Canal St. They provide all the materials and your preference and they help match you with a furry friend. They were advertising a specific pick up and drop off date for the animals for this program, but i wanted to participate for a bit longer so I called a few days before to see if they're able to accommodate. The staff who answered didn't know the answer so they took down my info and told me someone would call me back. Days passed and I didn't hear back so I had to make a trek down there to ask in-person so that was a bit inconvenient. I wanted some time to prep my home. Anyway when I let them know that I'm a beginner foster and would prefer a cat that is generally friendly with no behavior problems, they helped me match with an adorable adult cream kitty. I picked her up with no issues. They provided me with all the supplies (and more) that I'd need for my week-long foster commitment. They also provided a number that I could text with any concerns should any issues come up. My whole experience was very positive. I'm glad to see that they have now expanded their program with allowing folks to take a dog out for a walk. I've seen further Instagram posts posting about these excursion experiences, but I think you have to come early during the day as only a limited number of dogs are eligible candidates daily. I've done similar excursions at Sean Casey in Brooklyn (no appointment necessary) and ACC (booking required a few days in advance online) so I'm excited this opportunity exists here in a more centrally located place in Manhattan. The shelter also allows visitors to come and view and play with their cats. You just need to make sure you wash your hands before interacting with them. I love this but also hope this doesn't overwhelm the cats too much.

Earth Angels is the best!…read more ps. Emelinda no longer with petco. she is with ... PETSMART: 632 Broadway New York, NY 10012 sat-sunday btwn 2-8

What a horrific experience with Emelinda Navaez. She has no empathy for humans, which is a clear…read moreindicator that she cannot be trusted with animals. I called her to inquire about any assistance she could provide for my poodle with an injured leg. Not only was she unable to assist in providing information that could help, she was judging and critizing that I did not take my dog for immediate care. I say Navaez , if my dog concerns you so, why were you unable to help in any way? Your establishment is a scam. I will make sure you get audited. She could not even guide me to where I could take her. Unbelievable. Aspca (212) 876-7700. Send those whom call you for help here, at least. Judge less. Listen and help more, or take down your phony website.

I was impressed by the interview process before being accepted to the foster program. They were…read morevery organized at pickup site. I fell in love with my foster dog Rosie the minute I saw her

I am absolutely so sad and just irritated at this company. I have been trying to find a dog for a…read morefew months now and tried this place after being recommended and after going on website picking a dog arwen it said she's great with kids I have kids and we have been yearning for a dog we had our heart set on arwen and after filling out application the facebook acount told me we can't gave her and shes not good with kids. I then was trying to ask the persons I was speaking with about two other dogs to give y'all another chance and still nothing just telling me apply for dog. It's pretty pointless for me to apply for a dog when I. Your website dogs are listing good with kids and then once application is done apparently they aren't. This isn't good business at all and at this point I don't even want to get a dog from you. TElling me a puppy 2 month old is growling and slightly biting when picked up is not as concerning as you make it l. Puppies are learning and need trainning and positive guidance not discrimination. Do better. The dog can be trained like we planned on but instead my application just gets thrown away. No phone call no nothing. This is saddening and sickening. If I could I wouldn't even put 1 star it would be 0. Horrible customer service.

Where do I begin but to say how lucky we are to have been paired with Renee to look after our…read more8-year-old dog, Poe. Our regular dog walker stopped doing overnight stays a few years ago, so my husband and I have had to coordinate trips carefully. A friend recommended Big City Woof, and after hearing such great things, I decided to give them a try even though i am extremely selective about who looks after Poe as he can be tricky. Poe is a fantastic dog but he's strong and can be reactive toward certain other dogs. He needs someone who understands dog behavior and can stay calm, confident, and in control. We also no longer take him to dog parks, so he requires a caregiver who can manage his energy through walks and play. From the moment I met Renee, she bonded with Poe instantly. It was clear she genuinely loves animals and knows how to read them. I had her visit a few times for walks before I traveled, and she was never deterred by what needed to be done for Poe. She is patient, positive, and professional. What meant the most to me was that Renee didn't just care for Poe but she cared about him. The photos and videos she sent showed a happy dog, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. When I returned, Poe actually greeted me cheerfully (instead of giving me his usual "silent treatment"), and there were no signs of stress or behavioral setbacks. That spoke volumes about how well Renee connected with him. Renee went above and beyond in every way: she kept our home clean, restocked and cooked Poe's meals when needed, and even painted a wonderful portrait of him that we now have displayed at home. She was punctual, thoughtful, and truly attentive to every detail. We're so grateful to have found her and will absolutely be asking for her help again. She gave us true peace of mind and treated Poe as if he were her own dog. Thank you Renee and Big City Woof

My dog Leroy has show huge strides in his reactivity towards other dogs from working with Maren and…read morethe team at Big City Woof! In addition to their one on one sessions, Maren has met with us multiple times during the process to make sure the plan fit our needs/expectations and help train us to be a better companion on our walks with Leroy. We've also had a great experience with using Big City Woof's Regular walking service in lieu of Daycare. The walks provide great socialization and exercise for Leroy and are a great alternative to him going to daycare. The team provides clear updates each time as well as some fun pictures from their walks to look at while I'm at the office! Highly recommend this amazing company!

Very nice but not enough experience in the grooming business. I expect a professional to know how…read moreto groom different breeds without being told how or what to do. Might as well do it myself. This was not the case.

The training went well reinforces all previous training. Trained family and the pet. Well spoken…read moreand very knowledgeable.