What a great rescue! Hubby and I only recently discovered the rescue through a very sad event. But…read morewere pleasantly surprised when we showed up to drop off a donation, the staff was friendly and helpful- of course, they accepted the gifts in kind with open arms and expressed gratitude. We asked if they minded if we looked around, so we popped in the back to see the dogs. The place was exceptionally clean and the place just looked beautiful, you can tell the staff really cares for all of the animals! Please consider adopting a dog before buying a purebred- these wonderful little babies need homes too!

We adopted Rocky, a Snowshoe/Domestic Short Hair male cat from Paradise Animal Rescue. They are a…read moretop notch animal rescue and we highly recommend them for your cat or dog needs. We have had experience with two other animal rescue businesses and can tell you that PAR takes outstanding care of their rescues. The environment in which they live until they find their forever home is loving and they are individually and collectively very well cared for and loved. We couldn't be happier with Rocky, who was considered a special needs cat. He is shy but has really become attached to my wife and he is warming up to me too. Rocky has been with us a little over two months and has become a part of our family. He gets along very well with our Siamese female rescue Coco. They are nearly the same age (Rocky will be five in June/Coco will be five in August). So, if you've been thinking about adopting a rescue, please check out PAR in Lapeer, MI. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

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I love the GCAC and the work they are doing, I adopted my dog from them. They were patient with me…read moreand answered all my questions, even after the adoption. I wish I could do more. I recommend them to everyone I know.

Born and raised in Flint area, our family adopted several dogs from shelter over years. Each one…read morespecial!! Most special one was around 1990. Had recently lost family dog at 13, also from shelter. Moved out on my own, had to have my own dog. Searched shelter each day at lunch-hour for 3 weeks, then found "the one" 12 wk old Collie/Chow mix pup. Woman there seemed to have found him too at same time! We had kind exchange of words before I GRABBED him and claimed him as MINE. Rest is history. Blessed by the best dog I remember to this day. For $35.00! Happy birthday to shelter and thanks to all who support it. Ken

Was beyond excited to go and adopt a sweet little kitty. Got there the girl with the colored hair…read moreand piercings was extremely rude from the start. She said go pick a cat and let me know. I come out and again just attitude like it's my fault she has to work. The girl brining the cats in to us was so sweet and kind. We finally decided on a little boy who we thought we be a perfect fit for our family. I go tell this girl I want to start the process and right off the bat it was like I was on trial. She acted like I was incapable of taking care of him... and the reason why! Because I couldn't prove I give my dogs heartworm medicine at home. No matter what proof I tried showing I was met with attitude and before she'd even look at it say "no that won't work" she completely ruined the day for us. I was so excited to adopt another fur baby and I left there feeling like I was a bad pet mom (if you knew me you'd know my pets are EVERYTHING to me) we decided to go through a different place. And never had to show ANY proof of heart worm medication. I feel bad for the animals because they might be missing out on their forever home all because this woman is miserable. She needs to be fired! She acted like I was unfit but in reality she's unfit to be working there.

The entire experience of adopting our dog was a nightmare!!! The person that runs the place is a…read morecontrol freak. She will threaten you every chance she gets. She's a know it all and will lose it if you question anything!!! I'm glad we got our new fur baby, she is wonderful. But I would never use this place ever again.

From the owner: A no-kill Dog Rescue saving dogs from situations of cruelty, abuse & injury. We fully vet our…read morerescues, adopting them to loving homes. *Aggression Rehabilitation *Pet Adoption *Chain dog Outreach group helping 24/7 chain dogs with life saving supplies.

Do not trust Livingston County Animal Shelter with any animal's life. They killed a sweet,…read moreadoptable dog who was nothing but gentle and loving. I made the huge mistake of bringing a stray dog here. After not being claimed and he became adoptable, I fostered him and provided photos, notes, and a foster report card recommending the right kind of home for him. None of it was shared or considered in his adoption. His adopters returned him after a week with false claims of "aggression." I immediately tried to contact the shelter and offered to adopt him if his life was at risk. My calls and emails were ignored. Nearly a week later, they told me he was "safe with a rescue," which was a lie--they euthanized him three days after they claimed he was safe. Even the shelter admitted they never saw aggression. They chose to believe lies and killed an innocent dog simply because someone wanted their money back. On top of this, most of the staff are rude and unhelpful (with the exception of one woman), and despite always having multiple people behind the counter, they rarely answer the phone or respond to emails. This shelter does not act in the best interest of the animals. A dog's life was cut short because of their negligence, dishonesty, and misplaced priorities. I will never trust this shelter again, and I pray no other animal suffers the same fate.

Do not trust this facility. I applied on April 15 for a cat that had been in the facility for a…read moremonth. I was working to obtain my current pet records and to bring a family member to interview per their rules. People work and getting to the facility during the time they say they are open weekdays from 11 am to 5 pm is an issue for the employed. They called late in the afternoon on Thursday 4/16 to ask their battery of questions to determine suitability. At that point I didn't know if I could get my family member there before near their closing time of 5 pm on Friday 4/17. They mentioned there was another interested party. I agreed that if someone came to take the cat before I could get there late Friday 4/17 they should process him. They said they couldn't hold the animal for me so I was trying to be cooperative. However, we were able to be there today April 17 before their posted opening time of 11 am only to discover they had already opened and processed the animal to someone else before the posted opening time. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Then they implied that I had miscommunicated my interest. If they can do that, please, beware of what they post on animal profiles to lure you in. Don't trust it is accurate and the animal is truly what they describe. If there was miscommunication, it was on their side of this interaction.

Near-tragedy struck while I was in Grand Rapids this weekend. My dog was being dog-sat by my…read morefather-in-law in Troy. A storm came through that night and his fence was damaged, allowing Zoey to escape. Although I was two hours away, I posted my dog's mug all over The Love of Louie Facebook page and countless other shelters' pages, while my father-in-law scoured the entire Troy area for any signs of my dog. We had a couple sightings miles away but no one could scoop her up. Luckily for us, that's where OCAC came in. Their animal control officers were able to capture Zoey six miles from the house in Troy on Monday. Because I'd posted her picture on their official Facebook page over the weekend, they instantly recognized her and called me. What a relief! After verifying her microchip ID, we determined it was my pup. I was able to retrieve Zoey with proof of her rabies shot and her Dearborn dog license. The people in the office were friendly and non-judgmental. They answered all our questions without hesitation. It was a truly pleasant experience. I saw them getting a couple dogs ready for adoption and they were so nice and helpful. It's obvious the people working the front counter loves animals AND people (a rarity if you ask me).

This place is great for what it is, and the animals are well taken care of. I'd give 1 star…read moreotherwise. The staff there is a bit rough, feels like they want to make you uncomfortable. I noticed some of the handlers try to pull at your heart strings while meeting a new furry friend. This guilt trip more or less could push someone into an adoption that may not be right for the animal or human. I can understand the need for space, funding, and all the babies need a home. However, that sort of behavior could cause a bad cycle.

These people are grifters my dog has a uti they insisted not only to do a urine test but also a…read moreblood test and x ray. With meds said it was gonna be a grand... just to get antibiotics... for an infection... save your time and money and go to any other vet clinic. These people are scammers!

We have been coming here for over 3 years with our dogs and always have a pleasant experience. The…read morestaff is always kind, courteous, and attentive. We recently had an emergent concern and were fortunately squeezed into the schedule. Dr. Jessica P. was very thorough, as always, asked us many questions, and worked hard to help our girl. We're very thankful for them!

Okay, so I'm biased…read more I used to volunteer here when I lived in the area. That said, who would know better how awesome a place is than someone who worked "behind the scenes". This organization treats their animals amazingly and truly cares about each cat they take in. The rescue is not your typical animal shelter which feels dingy and depressing. The rooms are clean, decorated, and filled with activities to make the cats feel at home. I adopted my own cat from the rescue two years ago and the process was straightforward and smooth, landing me the most awesome cat ever. Their petfinder listings and website show photos of all their adoptable animals, and their facebook page is kept very up-to-date. In my opinion, NBAR sets the gold standard for what an animal rescue should be. Of note, NBAR only has cats at their building- I believe they work with a dog foster organization and can direct people to adoptable dogs.

I stopped here on a whim when I saw the adoption sign as I drive by. I was extremely impressed!…read more They are professional and all about the health of the cats. I told them the personality I was looking for and she knew right away which kitten would work for me. My kitten is litter trained, plays with my older cat well and is gentle and loving. I recomment this rescue with two paws up!

Amazing staff! Lena went above and beyond! Because of her help and kindness we were able to adopt…read moreour little boy Jon. Thank you Lena

This is a phenomenal rescue. They are so friendly and kind. They are very helpful and it's run…read morewell. I had great interactions with everyone I came in contact with. Adoption fees are also very reasonable. It was clean and organized and the pets are on site. They prioritize finding you the right match, and pets are all up to date, neutered and microchipped. They even have a trainer there. What a nice facility.