seems like a nice enough place with a great mission obviously, but their program to read to the…read morecats and play with them, for kids, was extremely disappointing. My 8 year old loves cats but we simply cannot have one because I am allergic. I took her to read and play with kittens, and we went into a room with 4 caged cats that were "not allowed to come out" and 1 kitten that was 10 weeks and hid for most of the 30 minute session. The woman who took us on the "tour" of the facility and oversaw our visit was extremely bossy and asked for my donation to the center the second we walked in the door. Very disappointing.

I sent in an application about 5 weeks ago. I filled it out completely and listed our veterinarian…read moreclinic and our Dr. we have had for years. I am a lifetime pet owner who has been devastated because I had to put my 16 year old cancerous cat to sleep last month. Myself, my husband and kids (now adults) have enjoyed, loved, and adored our pets. We usually have more cats and one dog, but last year adopted another doggie. My family misses the cat to dog ratio we've had for years, so I went to their site and was excited about loving another cat even with my heavy grief for my cat, Miss Wolly, who died last month. Imagine my disappointment when they sent me an email recently saying my application was REJECTED! Considering all the pets that need rescuing, this is just wrong and a travesty. Thumbs down to this judgmental ridiculous "rescue org!" Shame.

What a caring and professional group! We rescued "Chippy", a 15 year old Maltese who is a…read morewonderful addition to our canine crew. He is so sweet and such a good dog. So happy to give this little guy the peaceful life he deserves! We love him!

We have adopted one of our dogs from LGAR and have fostered one (soon to be 2). What I can say is…read morethis rescue is the real deal: dependable, communicative, reputable, and they truly care about each and every animal they save.

I really cannot say enough about this rescue and the volunteers. They truly care about the animals…read moreand are there 100% of the way. We had some problems figuring out our dogs health after we adopted him and they were more than willing to help us out and make sure he was 100% healthy. They go above and beyond and have been so supportive of our pups transition into our home even after we signed the papers. This is not always true for rescues so we are very thankful we went with LGAR. We LOVE our doggo and have never been happier. THANK YOU

I rescued my two puppies from Hope for Cleo and it was such a great experience to connect and adopt…read morethrough their organization. I still keep in touch with Amanda and Eric, they truly treat you like family and make the adoption process a breeze knowing they care so much for each and every dog in their care! Anyone looking to adopt should make their first and only stop at Hope for Cleo!

Amazing rescue. I love their dogs. Very friendly people helping with all of the puppiesread more

Beezys pack was so quick and communicative and we had a great session! She understood our dog…read moreimmediately and gave us great feedback and instructions to fix some of her behavior issues. She also set us up with some helpful guides for the future! 10/10 recommend.

Beezys Pack provided me with great resources and tips for my pup who was dealing with bad…read morereactivity. She works with many rescues and also helped with some of the pups I was fostering. Aubrey is so caring, passionate, and knowledgeable, you can tell she really cares about the work she does / helping pups, and it makes a BIG difference. So grateful to have her as a continuous resource.

Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, we met a sweet pup named Margaret (a.k.a. Margarita ). But the…read moremoment we brought her home, she traded in her cocktail name for a crown and became our little princess, Gracie Mae. From the very start, Kristie was so kind, caring, and devoted to making sure their dogs find the perfect forever homes. You can tell how much love they pour into every one of these sweet pups. Amanda and Danielle, that both fostered her were so caring and helpful with all my extra questions too! Gracie Mae has already stolen our hearts -- she gives the best kisses, loves belly rubs, and always wants to be right in the middle of the family action. She's shaken, not stirred, and now officially ruling our castle. Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, Margaret a.k.a Margarita became Gracie Mae -- and we truly got our happily ever after.

Pre-Script: Search HEAR Long Island on Reddit. I wish had…read more Original Post: I'm a person living with a disability, seeking a non-service companion to join my family with my aging service dog. HEAR was aware of this via my detailed application and references. I reached out to HEAR via PetFinder very interested in a pup, Relish, who appeared to be a good match with my family. I entered the adoption process, got all of my references confirmed, completed a virtual home visit, set a meet time, and was sent additional pics and videos of Relish after the visit--all validating Relish as a potential match. It was a very hopeful and exciting moment. However, in the same text I was informed I was approved for adoption from HEAR, I was also informed Relish was just adopted, within 18 hours of my confirmed meetup. Prior to this, I was not informed I was competing for the match. Had I advance notice, I might've made other arrangements, but I wasn't offered the opportunity or the warning. I've volunteered for and dealt with more than a dozen rescue agencies in my region as an advocate and supporter, as well as several others throughout my childhood. None of the agencies I've worked with have been less transparent than HEAR. No one wants to be in the position of visualizing a potential family member in their lives, and planning for that hopeful first meeting, only to have them cancelled from the equation less than 18 hours before the meet--removed with no notice of other variables.Instead, they sent pics of other dogs. I've requested my adoption application with HEAR be closed, as I would never recommend anyone who wishes to ethically enter a relationship with a rescue rely on HEAR for the availability of the hopeful companion, or transparency in general. Reply to HEAR's response to this post: HEAR says there were delays. HEAR says I'd rather garden?? These are absolute falsehoods. The timeline below is clear. All communications and appointments were honored. May 11, Kristie confirmed my May 10 application and requested documentation of my landlord's permission to have a second dog. May 12, I submitted that documentation. May 14, Kristie apologizes for *her* delay, and informs me she'll be reaching out to my three references. All references responded the same day, after I let them know to check their "unknown numbers" folder. Friday, May 15, at 7:28pm, a virtual home visit is requested by Kristie. I was already on my farmstead for the weekend--I detailed the farmstead in my application. I let Kristie know I was upstate, and offered to FaceTime from there or when I got back home. She said she'd wait. I proposed a meet time, but Kristie said it could happen whenever, to just text her when I'm home, that she'd be "around." I texted Monday, May 18 to make arrangements. We set it for the next day, May 19. The virtual visit happened with her partner, Sam, because Kristie was unavailable when I texted. During that meeting, an appointment was made to specifically meet Relish on May 23 at the HEAR event. Prior to the arranged meet date, I inquired of its flexibility because planting became a factor--planting is absolutely critical and 100% dependent on weather and climate. Sam responded that probably wouldn't work. So, I CONFIRMED the original meet time. I very clearly confirmed my motivation and intent to meet and spend time with this specific sweet boy, Relish. Still, he was adopted out from under me. NOT ONCE was I informed there were other applicants for him. Not once were any other factors or obstacles to adopting Relish mentioned. And not once did I miss any appointments or communications. I've dealt with much more honest and ethical agencies. It's HEAR's opaque practices that might hurt their ability to adopt, not this honest review. Post-Script: Sam even mentioned she didn't want to leave Relish alone at night with her dogs, because "god forbid something happen." Apparently, that was a legitimate risk as per Reddit. It's absolutely shocking that injury to fosters is still a risk they take.

These are wonderful, caring people. They do incredible work saving cats and kittens of all breeds,…read moremixes and ages. I put in an application for a kitten, waited too long and lost out. Pretty common. They let me know when another became available and I adopted her . When I met with John and Lorena I saw how caring they were to all of the animals. They take in cats regardless of the condition. The fees we pay help rehabilitate the sick cats and kittens, as well as spay neuter them. I could tell that my kitten was lovingly cared for by the way she responded to me, even when I trimmed her claws. Second Hand Siamese does incredible work and I am so glad that I connected with them!

I couldn't have been more pleased with my adoption of Obie! It all happened smoothly and quickly…read moreand it was clear when we went to pick him up that the rescues were all well cared for and treated with love. I would highly recommend them if you're looking for a cat to rescue!

I was trying to find a place that would be safe for my son's one-year-old cat to be finally spayed…read more After rescuing her and getting her back to better health, my son realized a year had gone by and she still wasn't fixed. I did read about a lot of negative views, but I know the woman has such a heart Just by speaking with her and really cares about the animals. While I didn't get the service done there, I do highly recommend them and they really could use support in the way ofsupplies, donations, and a good review as well. Just stop by and say hello and get to meet the wonderful staff as they have helped take cats off the street and live a better quality of life.

Very friendly, fast services, other information given if needed. I live in brooklyn and I explain…read morethat to them and they worked on my kiddie. In by 8 out by 1030am. You could not ask for more

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.

Hello Yelpers, I…read morerecently adopted a sweet little Chihuahua mix named Savannah (now Koka) from Muddy Paws Rescue, and I couldn't be happier! She's a small black bundle of love who has quickly become the heart of my apartment. When I first met her, Koka was a bit shy and timid, but with a little patience and love she's completely come out of her shell. She now goes potty outside, plays fetch, sits on command, and absolutely loves playing with her toys. She's affectionate, kind, and brings so much joy to my life every day. I first saw her on Muddy Paws' Facebook page and instantly fell in love. When I went to meet her at their clean and welcoming HQ, I was so impressed by how organized and caring everyone was. Manesha, her foster, did a fantastic job introducing me to Koka and sharing all the details about her personality and routine. Racheal, the founder, personally walked me through the adoption paperwork -- she was knowledgeable, kind, and completely transparent about the process. It's clear that Muddy Paws Rescue truly cares about every dog and every adopter. They made the entire experience smooth, warm, and deeply meaningful. I would highly recommend Muddy Paws Rescue to anyone thinking about adopting and saving a life. Koka and I are both so grateful!

We lost our beloved 18 year old Ragdoll, Rumi, in June. I found it unbearable to live without our…read morelittle guy and reached out to Ragdoll Tales in July. It was easy to reserve a kitten to be born within a few weeks and available for adoption in October. Part of the fun of working with this breeder were her three beautiful daughters who helped socialize the kittens. Oh, my! Those kittens are loved and petted and handled constantly! We chose our little girl - Kali - and couldn't be happier. She's a doll. Very funny and very opinionated!

I can't say enough good about Ragdoll Tales and Elena! We drove up in the icy winter to pick up…read morebaby Murphy and she was so accommodating. I had received videos and photos since I reached out in September and the process was so easy. You can tell she puts a lot of love and passion into all her kittens. Through the few minor problems (kitten diarrhea, clean ups, etc...) Elena was there to answer my questions and give advice. Would highly recommend, but I don't know if they can get much better than Murphy I can't share enough photos of her