Adopt A Lab

I was searching for the perfect dog and I came across Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue. They rescue…read moreCavalier King Charles puppies and dogs along with helping other breeds out of a horrible life after being born into puppy mills. I went on the site and saw pictures of the Cavaliers that were up for adoption. They were really so cute that I google this breed and fell in love with them. So I applied to foster a dog and about a week later they called and told me that they had just found out about this puppy mill in MO that had been shut down and they were driving there to pick up 20 dogs and puppies. So they needed fosters right away. I drove to Indiana and picked up the dog (puppy) that I was fostering. Her name was Fergie and she was 6 months old and in perfect health. Well, of course I knew I was going to fail at being a foster because the second I met Fergie...I knew she was mine. So about a week after I was fostering her I finally broke the news to Lucky Star that I was going to adopt Fergie. The whole process was very easy and what a great feeling to know she was rescued away from a bad life. They pay all the vet bills for being fixed, a complete check up, all their shots and teeth checked. They do ask for a donation when you adopt. But they do have alot of vet bills as some of the dogs that come out of puppy mills aren't always healthy because they were so abused. A small cost for saving the life of a beautiful, snuggable, kissable puppy. I want to rescue a bunch more, but I am at the limit of two dogs right now. Check them out at http://www.luckystarcavalierrescue.org/ and they will melt your heart too.

Animal Shelter

4.5

(2 reviews)

This is where I got my ESA. She was kinda my 1st real dog. I love the staff and I love this…read moreshelter. There a non kill shelter. If an animal has issues they will do there best to find the right home for them.

The new building looks great is very clean and organized and you can tell it's very new. The staff…read moreat the front desk when you walk in is very friendly and helpful. Then you just walk through the doors down the side and that's where they have all the new cages that allowed the dogs to go indoors and outdoors both depending on the weather. Plenty of good parking in the nice new parking lot. I think once per month they offer discounts from a local veterinarian on having your pets spayed or neutered. This is a great place to look and try to find a pet a forever home. They also have a walking path at the rear of the property that you can take the dog and walk through the woods and back. Several volunteers were there taking the animals on walks.

Muncie City of

3.0

The building itself is the only reason I am giving the shelter three stars, but that won't matter…read moresoon since the shelter will be moving to a nicer, bigger building! I always have fun meeting all of the dogs and talking to the staff at the shelter! If you love pit bulls, they always seem to have a ton. Don't get me wrong though, they get every type of dog passing through! They house cats as well, I just don't pay them attention because I am totally a dog person!

Indy Mega Adoption Event

4.7

The process is simple: you arrive and check out the dogs/cats that are available from…read morerescues/shelters around the state; find one and play with them; fill out the paperwork and pay $30; and you're on your way with a new pup. I can see how this can be an issue for those that are cautious about ensuring that the animals are going to a good home, but on the flip side, it's a great event that helps to find permanent houses for most of the animals (just an assumption). This year, I went on both days. The first day I arrived 2ish hours after they had opened and nearly all of the pups were gone that were what I was looking for. I wanted to go back the next day to check it out, thinking that more pups would have been brought in - not the case at all. Cats were still in abundance both days. I got there right on time and they had nearly no new dogs from the last time. Sadly, there were all nearly Pits too. Even worse, my apartment complex doesn't allow Pits. I love the idea but hope that next year, even more dogs are brought in on the 2nd day so they can find their forever homes. The volunteers are great too. They usually didn't know most of the answers to the questions you had because they were simply volunteers, so that might be something to improve on next year. Instead of having the volunteers taking you and your possibly furry friend to the "meet and greet" stations, have one of the staff members from the shelters/rescues there so that you can get your questions answered while you're getting to know them. That was one major flaw I had. Every question I had wasn't able to be answered. Big props to the volunteers though!

THIS IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL EVENT…read more I cannot stress enough that if you are looking for a cat or dog, GO TO INDY MEGA. I would highly suggest going earlier in the event too because animals get adopted quickly!!! All the adoptable animals are up-to-date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. They cost $30 for adoption and they are ready to go to their furrever homes!! A lot of the shelters too offer vets that give free wellness checks or 30 days of free pet care insurance. (FYI: most vets will give you a free first visit if you adopted from a shelter). DOGS: One thing that I do want to caution about: A lot of the dogs are pitbulls or pit bull mixes. I have NOTHING against Pits; I love them. What I want to specifically bright to light is that a lot of these dogs had to go to an only pet home and were not good with kids. As a cat lady, this doesn't really work with my family. There a lot of other dogs who are not like this but I just want people to know this because there are a lot of dogs who need some love in a single pet/no kid home. I KNOW there are people out there who can do this for these animals. I heard that all the dogs got adopted except one the last time this event was held. AMAZING!!!! CATS: WOW. So many cats at Indy Mega. I think hundreds and maybe thousands of cats. I came at the end of the event and was leaving when I found the MOST perfect kitten who I just knew belonged to me and needed to come home! There was only 20 minutes left in the event but I was not rushed into the decision at all. The volunteers helped me visit with the cat, listened, and helped me through the decision making process without pushing me into adopting. If the volunteers didn't know the answer to my questions, they directed me to someone who could. The adoption process of my new cat was so easy. Took about 10 minutes. The greatest part is all the stuff they sent me home with. I got coupon books for both Petco and PetSmart. I got TONS of toys and treats. They gave me some wet food and a wet food can cover. I even got a bucket for free 10 pound box of litter (so helpful) and the bucket can be reused so I can go back for more discounted litter at Petco (I think). They really set you up for success. They want these pets to go to great homes. I couldn't be more thankful for such an amazing event. Great job Indy!!! and PLEASE check this event out even if you are just considering getting a pet.

Pets of Ohio Rescue Team

3.3

I started as a foster with PORT in their early days of conception and fostered with them for…read moreseveral months before they decided to completely ghost me. I ran into a situation where I needed some work done at my home, and I could not continue to foster the FOURTEEN foster pets that I had through them at the time. Rather than work with me, help me, and have empathy for my situation, I experienced a lot of pushback, and negative reactions to needing a break from fostering. My phone calls and texts were not being returned. When they were returned, I was met with attitude and a complete lack of understanding or compassion. After much resistance, they finally took the fosters back. They don't supply their fosters with food or supplies as they claim. Not once was I given any supplies for the dozens of animals that I fostered through them, even when I expressed that the puppies I was fostering were going through more food than I could manage. They also don't spay and neuter most of their animals before adoption. Now that I am back in my home, neither Regan, nor Jaime, (the founders of PORT), will return my messages asking about the well-being of my former fosters. If you bend over and break your back for them, you'll be great. But God forbid life happens and you find yourself unable to help, because you then mean NOTHING to them. Proceed with caution should you decide to do any sort of business with PORT. Don't expect a lot of help. Definitely don't expect compassion and empathy when life happens. Edit in response to PORT's reply: Port requires a minimum of 5 days notice for return, except in cases of emergency. I had an emergency. I explained this to you guys over and over and over again and your response was, "that must be tough." I had a dog through you that was being aggressive with a child. But you guys didn't consider a threat to someone's safety an emergency and were of no help. In some cases, I waited more than 5 days for you to help; I waited literally weeks! Not to mention that that dog was pregnant, and when I took her, you never advised me that that was a possibility. So I ended up with eight puppies, when I agreed to one. It was never "clear to you" that our foster relationship had come to its conclusion and that I wished to step away. I quite literally told you that once I was back in my home, I would take the animals back if they still needed placement. I notified you on July 10th that I could not handle all of the puppies. You did not take them until July 18th, and that was only after I showed up to get their shots and microchips, and had to PLEAD with you to help me. I notified both of you that Rusty was a safety risk, and you literally did not care. Even after notifying you of the unsafe circumstances, it took you two days to take her, and that was only after I refused to give you any more leeway. That was also after I had notified you on July 10th that I could not handle all of the animals that I had. You did not take Rusty back until July 31st. I let you know on July 28th that I was having trouble getting the kittens adopted. I notified you on August 4th that we needed to move the kittens. You did not take them until August 15th. As for the spay/neuter, it's irresponsible for a rescue not to spay and neuter before adoption, regardless of any contract. I also asked, several times, about getting my fosters fixed, and you never followed through. Don't gaslight me. You did enough of that when I was actually fostering with you.

we have to relocate and can't take Tilly. I need to know she's safe. she's so sweet has only lived…read morein our house. no others

A Critter's Chance

Full disclosure, I've been volunteering with this group for about a year now, and my review hasn't…read morechanged. I wish I could give them 10 stars! I have volunteered there, adopted animals, and fostered animals. Everything has been a fantastic experience.

From the owner: exotic and farm animal rescue everything except dogs and cats…read moremission statement to be a voice for the animals to educate the public about animal responsibility and ensure that animals are treated humanely and given a chance to make certain that every available resource is used to find adoptive homes for domestic animal

Humane Society For Hamilton County

3.5

(43 reviews)

This was a wonderful and seamless experience. The team has the best interest of the animals in mind…read moreand really make sure they are comfortable and confident with the potential adopters and that it will end in success! The adoption rates are very affordable as well! We had a thorough meeting with our new dog and the handler, met with the adoption team, the behavior team and the medical team and all were very helpful explaining each step and took the time to address any questions we had to walk-through the complete process and history of the animal, as they know it. And the facility is just beautiful! On the dog side, they make it really easy to interact with dogs being considered for adoption and it was just a wonderful experience to find our perfect match and help a dog in need!

My two friends recommended HSHC. After feeling pretty defeated with my pet search I decided to make…read morethe drive. Could not be happier with my experience. Staff was kind, helpful, educated, and efficient. The facility itself is new, clean, and organized. There was no annoyance by my 100 questions, just attentiveness and passion for their work. After listening to my hopes, they gave me a list of cats to view. Horace (shoutout) was so lovely but a little too young for me. Then they brought in Ella, surrendered at 14 just a week before I showed up. She's beautiful. She was shy, but I took a chance. They gave me all the paperwork and linked me to a vet. I was expecting to be there until closing. I was in and out within 2 hours: from looking to having Ella in hand ready to go home. I will be recommending HSHC in the future.

Care Animal Hospital

3.2

(33 reviews)

Dr. Spencer SeabeckWhom It May Concern, I need to speak from…read morethe heart -- not just as a customer, but as someone trying to save a life. What happened to the America we grew up in? The one where compassion meant more than profit, and where helping someone in need wasn't treated like a financial opportunity? I brought my dog, Lucy, to your clinic sick and scared, hoping for care and understanding. What I got instead was a bill for $734 for bloodwork and a few injections, and an estimate of $2,500 more just to keep her on IV fluids. Here's what breaks me: I bought that same IV bag for $43. Even factoring in professional time, supplies, and overhead, it's hard to understand how that turns into thousands of dollars. In the end, the message was simple -- if I couldn't afford it, I could take my dog home and hope for the best. I don't say this with anger, but with sadness. I respect what veterinarians do -- you carry lives in your hands, and I know that takes skill and dedication. But when compassion becomes unaffordable, something in the system is deeply broken. Most people aren't looking for a handout; they just want a fair chance. There has to be a way for clinics to make a living without pricing love out of reach. Because for many of us, our pets are family -- not "just animals." They trust us to fight for them. And we walk out of these offices feeling helpless, ashamed, and defeated when money stands in the way of mercy. Maybe the system can't be fixed overnight, but I hope people start asking why a $43 bag of fluid turns into a $2,500 price tag -- and what that says about who we've become. Respectfully, Scott Breedlove and his sidekick Lucy (No medical degree -- just a man doing everything he can to save his best friend.) In Memory of Lucy I've gone back and forth on whether to post this, but my heart won't let it go. Back in June, my dog Lucy had blood work done. The vet said he saw some things that "looked off." But I never got that call -- no message, no warning, nothing. Now, after losing her, he tells me he "left two voicemails." Funny thing is... my voicemail hasn't worked for over a year. Then he said, "Maybe we emailed you." There's no email either. What that means is this: he knew something was wrong and didn't make sure I knew. And now she's gone. I'm not asking for money. I'm not out for revenge. I just want people -- especially vets -- to remember that what you do, or fail to do, affects real lives. You don't get a second chance to make a phone call that might have saved someone's best friend. Lucy deserved better. And so do the rest of us who trust professionals to care like they say they do. If this story reaches even one vet who double-checks their messages before going home -- maybe Lucy's story will still make a difference. -- Scott Breedlove & Lucy "Loved beyond words. Missed beyond measure." #LucyStrong #CompassionOverProfit #DoBetterHumans #DogsAreFamily #SpeakForTheVoiceless

Dr Avila misdiagnosed my dog and she suffered for 2 weeks. She does not listen to owners! We know…read moreour dogs! She said my dog had a toothache. She was in extreme pain. I told her that her abdomen was bothering her. She died on the way to Indianapolis! They suck! She didn't listen to another owner I found out. We know our dogs! Wake up Desiree and go back to school!

Maplewood Animal Hospital

3.5

(26 reviews)

Happy to say I think the older vet guy is gone. At least wasn't there when I was.. Very clean…read moreestablishment. The pricing was good and I loved the vet tech. The vet answered all my questions and was very good with my dogs. One of my dogs hates the vet and acts up when they cone around. This vet was nice and made him feel comfortable. He didn't even squarm when the vet walked up to them. I like how they were fast but did what they needed to do and answered what I needed.

Dr. Andy is always so good to us. While my cats have been well taken care of some of the pricing…read moreseems a little unreasonable. Just for their updated vaccinations I had to pay $300. That seemed a bit much but I had no where else to go since living here.

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G N.

8 years ago

If I could have given them a -5 rating, I would. Patty and Lee Strayer are the epitome of money-hungry scumbags that prayed on people's emotions and operated an illegal non-profit organization. They eventually went out of business because of it, but both of these crooks should be in prison for the way the stole money from individuals and who they operated in Illinois. They used different businesses to market themselves (which later pulled them from their websites). They even used a vet's home address in MA without her knowledge to gain confidence from adoptees in New England. We were one of those victims. Our 6-week old puppy was transported with 30 other dogs under the cover of darkness to CT because they had been banned in all other New England states. Our puppy was diagnosed with two viruses and pneumonia. These people had no shame in the way they treated people and these dogs. Karma will eventually get them in life! I'm glad I took a large part of assisting in multiple investigations to get them shut down, as did others who were scammed by these sick people. read more

Jackson B.

15 years ago

Adopt A Lab is a fantastic organization. I have adopted two wonderful dogs from AAL and have recommened the organization to any one who asks (or will listen). If you want to rescue a great dog from a great organization run by great people, visit the AAL site. (No, I was not paid or otherwise compensated to write this review. AAL really is that good.) read more

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Misdiagnosed our cat. Called cops on us less than 48 hours after our second visit when they sent us…read morehome with our dying cat and our dog who they had just told us has bone cancer. We then had to defend ourselves to the police as Im grieving my cat who just died in my arms a few minutes before. What kind of vet calls the police on someone for literally no reason. Why would you do that to a grieving family? ...I just learned they do it to protect themselves legally. WOW

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