As others have mentioned, the adoption fee is significantly more than most rescues. Yet they are…read morenot thorough on the descriptions of the pups and their medical history. We adopted a dog that very clearly has retained deciduous canines which a vet has told me should have been extracted pre-adoption and at the least been noted in his medical history. As a result we will be spending $1000-2000 in dental surgery just mere weeks after adoption. While we have fallen in love with the pup and decided to keep him, we truthfully would not have adopted him if we knew the vet and rescue left him requiring 1000s in dental exam and surgery. It is the rescues obligation to be thorough and upfront about the animal's medical history. The partner vet refused to speak to me about our dog's chart. We requested a refund of the adoption fee to help offset surgery costs and they refused. What's the point in paying $600-700 in adoption fee if they are not going to treat the dog properly?! They seem only interested in making money hence the high fee and poor communication. If they actually cared they would refund us as this is a huge mistake on their part. As others have also said they are not upfront about behavioral issues either it seems yet they are so intrusive in the adoption application. I strongly recommend rescuing at a more credible rescue that has better communication and actual interest in the dogs' future and health... really disappointed. On another note, the foster was met was very kind and seemed to care about the dog we adopted.

I was formerly a foster home during my Colorado residency. They were very supportive, and their…read moreorganization was staffed by committed, competent folks.

All the staff is very knowledgeable about each animal and their history and provide a very…read morecomprehensive health history. They are concerned for the animal when entering a new home life and provide return exceptions if there is not a good match. I currently have 3 (well-adjusted, happy) adopted buddies and over the years have adopted all my previous pets (both cats and dogs) . I highly recommend adopting from AFA. The animals are all well treated, the staff is friendly and personable. They really care for and take care of their rescues. They take the time to attend to the particular needs of each and help to carefully match the animal with the right home. When you consider the trauma so many have experience in their prior life, this attention to detail and affection goes a long way to helping the rescues adjust to a new home. They also go over questions, answers and needs of the new pet with the adopting families and offer resources to help with training and veterinary care. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADOPTING YOUR PET FROM ANIMAL FRIENDS ALLIANCE WHEN YOU ARE READY TO ADD A NEW MEMBER TO YOUR FAMILY. Janet H.

Staff and prices are great! Very caring and loving as they take and bring back your animalsread more

I adopted a cat here almost a month ago and I'm very happy that I chose this place. Melissa is the…read morelady that helped me and she was great. I've never seen anyone multitask like her. They are super friendly here and you can tell how much they care about the animals. I named my cat Jude and we now love each other .. I highly recommend this place if you're thinking about adopting a pet.

We have been volunteering at animal friends alliance fna animal house since january 2018…read more They provide a high level of care for their animals. They make sure they are altered, have vaccines, microchip and any other care that they might need prior to adopting them out. They also are good at doing reference checks to do their best to make sure that the animals will be going to a good or appropriate home for them. As a volunteer, they have been wonderful to work with. i have 2 teens that i volunteer with and their lives have been much enriched by being able to walk the dogs. The staff at animal friends is friendly and helpful. And the training provided beforehand helps them to know you are committed to coming and being a regular at their facility. They took some down time for covid but have since began opening up volunteer slots. We highly enjoy working with them and i know many people who have adopted from them and loved the process!

Fantastic group of people! We just adopted a puppy from the last night and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. Friendly team, knew the dog and generously shared info. The kennels were clean and the whole place was welcoming. I have been to many other places that smelled horrendously of pet excrement and just felt unhealthy. At NOCO Humane Society you can tell they care about their charges but also want to engage with people coming in. Amazing experience.

I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with the Humane Society that I feel compelled…read moreto share. I turned in a stray dog that I was going to adopt if her previous owner didn't come forward. Based on her teeth, face, and personality, she appeared to be less than a year old. Unfortunately, I later discovered that she was pregnant, and after having a stillborn puppy in there care , she became understandably depressed and stopped eating. It's well documented that such traumatic experiences can lead to reactivity in dogs THAT YOU CAN WORK PAST . it was clear upon finding her that she had been abused skinny and scard of dogs and people , a concern I explicitly expressed to the Humane Society staff. What infuriated me the most was their decision to euthanize her as she was there for less then 4 weeks without informing us, stating reactivity and aggression not exploring any of the other rehabilitating options THEY HAVE to keep this yung dog alive . This felt not only unprofessional but also unethical, especially given the provisions of the Colorado Animal Rights Act, which emphasizes the humane treatment of animals. This decision is particularly egregious considering that, in the week I cared for her before turning her in, her reactivity stemmed purely from fear, a natural response to her past trauma and current situation and through out all that she loved kids . She was a scared, young animal in need of care, not a death sentence. I am beyond disappointed with the lack of communication and compassion shown in this situation. To add insult to injury, they have been ignoring my phone calls. When I did manage to speak with someone, the woman on the phone was incredibly rude, speaking to me as if I were a child and twisting my words to justify their decision to euthanize a dog whose life could have been saved. They took a life that deserved to live. Animals deserve better, she deserved better. I hope that by sharing this experience, the Humane Society will reflect on their practices and improve upper management because clearly this decision was made out of pure laziness The avoidable loss of this dog's life is a profound failure on their part. I am the way they are in the way. They handled this whole thing. I'm very hatred for the staff that decided to go through with this and not speak up.

Very kind employees and animal lovers. Yet anyway. And they work towardsa great cause.read more

5 weeks ago we adopted Kourtney whom we've renamed Piper. The adoption process to get approved was…read morevery thorough. That's a good thing when it comes to dealing with new homes for rescue pups. We are totally and completely in love with Piper. She is the perfect fit for our family. She and our other dog, Sophie, play together so well. They often sleep cuddled up together. Thank you Big Bones for giving us the opportunity to adopt the sweetest dog ever! BTW, our son adopted from Big Bones the week before we got Piper. He too had a very good experience and got a great little boy who is a perfect fit with his other dog.

A reason for caution ?…read more About 6 months ago I paid a deposit of $500.00 to "Rocky Mountain Bernedoodles" for a Bernedoodle puppy. I was told I was put on a master list and wait time could be lengthy. I spoke to the owner Tammie personally and she would not provide any further details regarding how many people were on the wait list and what my number in the queue was. She told me to contact her periodically, but I'm not sure for what, if the wait list wasn't given to the clients. I found the lack of clarity a bit strange but I did not pursue the issue further. In June of 2021, I contacted Tammie wondering if I could stop by for a quick visit to see the facilities and some puppies. She initially said no problem and asked me to provide some preferred dates, which I did. Over the next several months she came up with several excuses why I could not come by for a visit. This is when I started to get nervous. During our last email conversation, she said I could not visit until end of August/September, when she would be back on her premises in Montrose. I could be mistaken, but I get the impression she lives outside of Colorado for months at a time. Every time I have been in contact with her, she has been in Alabama. She told me her son manages the facilities in her absence. When looking over the website "Rocky Mountain Bernedoodles" I definitely get the impression it welcomes any potential future puppy purchaser to visit anytime and also that Tammie is the owner/person in charge who runs the operations at the facilities in Montrose. Personally, I would like to see, when you pay a $500.00 deposit and several thousands of dollars in purchase price for your puppy, that there is full transparency regarding the wait list and who is in charge physically at the facilities. In my opinion, there is a disconnect between what is advertised on the website and my own personal experience with the breeder. During this same time, I had a conversation with a previous client of the breeder who had a most unfortunate experience with the breeder and a puppy purchse. Naturally that made me quite uncomfortable. Not being able to visit the facilities during the entire summer, the lack of transparency regarding the waitlist and the owner apparently living out of state frequently, were too many red flags for me and I requested a refund of my $500.00 deposit. Tammie accepted my request and for this I am grateful. It may very well be that "Rocky Mountain Bernedoodles" is a first class, very well operated Bernedoodle breeder, however I wasn't comfortable moving forward and decided to proceed in a different direction.

Ok so I've been reading the reviews on here for this business. I'd like to say I know this lady…read morepersonally. She does NOT run a puppy mill. You should be careful what you say because she can sue for defamation of character and slander. Next, If you're spending $1500 on a puppy, which is normal for this breed, why don't you get it checked out by a vet before hand. Just like you would a car at a mechanic before you bought it. Also, this breed is known for hip dysplacia and elbow issues. Research the breed before buying any dog, people! Giardia can be gotten anywhere from water. Not necessarily from her water. We have it in our well and don't drink the water or give it to our dogs. Test your water before blaming someone else for what you personally have done. Also, I believe it can be cured by antibiotics, so it's not that big a deal. RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! If you can't handle the breed then don't buy the breed and blame the breeder. This is your fault only because you made a commitment to an animal that you can't handle. So suck it up and don't blame the breeders unless you are a vet and you know what you are talking about.

My husband and I just adopted a dog from the Shiba Scout Rescue, and we love this little dog so…read moremuch already!! Though the adoption process is long (including a 9 page application, review of app, match-up with a dog, home visit, and finally the actual adoption process), it is so worth it, because for the price of the dog (which varies depending on the age/ability of the dog you are adopting), you get: spay or neuter, vaccinated for distemper/parainfluenza/parvovirus vaccine, deworming, microchip, a 1 hour personal training session or a professional training course at a Shiba Scout Rescue approved facility and senior dogs 7 years or older will also be given a dental if necessary. What I loved most about adopting through the rescue is that we received our dog already knowing that he would be good with our cats and with kids, when we decide to start a family. They keep the dogs for a time to observe them so they can give you a general idea of what kind of dog you are getting. While it is a longer process than adopting a dog through an animal shelter or humane society, I think it is so much more worth it because you already know the dog's personality (for the most part), and whatever problems may arise can be solved through the training course provided in the adoption fee.

A wonderful rescue. Very helpful! You know that the dogs are well taken care of by how informed…read morethey are about the Shiba breed and doggie behavior. Their positive training and high standards of care are unparalleled.

Everyone has been great helping our new pup socialize at camp. He loves his camp days! Special…read moreshout out to Grace for walking us through all of the puppy calming options/recommendations. Thank you for taking the time!

Horrific. The haircut isn't bad but for nearly 100$ I didn't pay for my dog to come back cut up…read more Also did not mention that she cut him until I found it myself Do not go to Kim M if you are getting your dogs hair cut she will filet them. Also this is a picture nearly 1 week after the groom!

Dr. Jill has looked after 5 of my cats over the years including two Maine Coons and my dog…read more(Viszla). I always trust her judgement and the staff is super helpful and responsive. One of my cats had been to another local vet several times without resolution and Dr. Jill knew what was wrong and able to get her better right away. Dr. Jill was very caring and compassionate when I had to let go of my 17 year old kitty. I highly recommend this vet clinic and Dr. Jill!

I and my dog love Fossil Ridge. They are very caring and great to work with. I find their prices…read morereasonable and service excellent. We have been using them for over 5 years.