We found this rescue via a pup we saw on Petfinder. We called them the following morning and were…read moreultimately able to come see a pup (Minnie) the same day in the afternoon. The lady we spoke to was very nice to us, as well as when we arrived (both her and the other gentleman working there). The front-desk is a bit small and crowded with supplies (I think from the supply donations they receive), but we were allowed to take the pup out in the large gated yard to run around and play and get to know her a bit more. The application process was fairly straight forward. They hand-write out the paperwork so it took a little bit longer, and they only accepted cash (we had to run to our local bank during the application). They do have a 7-day return policy (if the pet doesn't work out you can return them, or exchange for another, but no refunds) from what I understood. They also gave a health voucher for one of the local vets, but we did not use it and went to our regular vet. I saw other reviews claiming the pets weren't as healthy as they said, but at least for us, when we took the pup to our Vet, she was 100% clear and healthy (including all worms and such, which is sometimes overlooked in the exams). All of her shots / spay / flea treatment dates etc. were recorded and provided to us, plus microchip info, so it was thorough. They also gave us the rest of the kibble they were feeding her, which actually lasted us about 2 months. Overall, we thought they were friendly and also showed they cared for the animals that they adopt out. I don't think they have tons of dogs and cats, but they are worth considering if you are looking to adopt!

I stand for any animal shelter. The only problem I have that…read morethere is no walk on. So if you drive by and you would like to see some animals would be impossible. You need to call.

I had a very positive experience with SCCR. They were prompt in letting me know when I could meet a…read morecouple dogs at events. They have Chicago and western suburb events. We received all of our dog's paperwork of vet visits and vaccinations. Most importantly, we spent at least 30 minutes chatting with the foster parents about the dogs we were interested in possibly adopting. We ended up adopting Durkin, who we renamed Skyler, a black lab/hound mix in Nov of 2019. He is so good natured and such a sweetheart. He wants all dogs and people to be his friend. They took photos of us with Skyler and emailed them to us which was very appreciated. I liked how they did not "ding" us because we do not have a fenced yard. They understand that most people in Chicago do not have fenced yards. We walk our dog 4 times a day and make sure he gets plenty of exercise--on leash. The adoption fees and requirement that your dog complete obedience school are the norm in rescues and are needed. I understand the frustration expressed by some reviewers as getting turned down to adopt a dog really hurts your feelings. I think most of the rescue folks do as best as they can under the circumstances. I am grateful to SCCR for making adopting my dog a positive experience and I hope to one day adopt a second dog from them.

Do not recommend this rescue. Rude management and an unfortunate, disappointing experience at an…read moreevent.

Tails of Hope is a non profit organization that takes in the pets of individuals who pass away or…read moreare terminally/chronically I'll and can no longer care for their dog or cat. They do make exceptions and take in pets that would otherwise be put down at another location as well. To me that was an amazing mission statement. And they are a no kill shelter. Who could ask for a better shelter?! These ladies truly love the animals and provide them with the best care possible as they try and find the perfect families for these animals that have fallen on hard times. My coworkers and I took a group of students here to learn about the animals and the work that goes into running a shelter. Tails of Hope was super accommodating and helped us organize an engaging field trip!

I was very disappointed. To begin with I clearly stated that it was a farm cat we were trying to…read morehelp the population in the area. The cost to neuter a cat was not any cheaper than anywhere else locally and did not include a wellness fee. I dropped him off and got a phone call later that they could not do the neutering because of a murmur and asked if they should continue to do the rabies vaccine and I said no - I would take him locally for that somewhere else. When I arrived they charged me for a rabies vaccine and "wellness check" after I told them not to administer the vaccine right now. I could take him to a local clinic for that.

from submitting my inquiry and receiving a speedy follow up call, Fur Keeps couldn't be more…read moreaccommodating. they worked with my schedule and made special arrangements for me to have a viewing and Michelle was the best. I went with the idea of one type of cat and left with a completely different cat because she took the time and let me interact with all of them. there was no pressure to make a decision but I knew if I didn't decide he would be adopted soon by some one else. He was exactly the cat I wanted. thank you again to fur keeps. btw- all of the cats I looked at were terrific - it was a tough choice!!!!!

Affordable rescue !!! I went to orphans of the storm and the kittens were $275 , this rescue had a…read morefee of $175 ! I have a cat at home and adopted a new kitty last week !!! So happy :) thank you . She is super playful!

It is kept so clean and cheery. Cats who have been checked out and are proven to be healthy, can…read morerun around freely together in an area with lots of toys, castles and hiding places if they want to be alone. Other cats are in condos which are 3 story containers that cats can go up and down in and still be away from the other cats. These cats are waiting for the "all clear" from the medical checkup, or they might be very shy and not ready for the other cats. Other kitties have other homes depending what their reasoning is. The goal is to get everybody into the free range area. But all of the cats that I have talked about are able to be adopted, no matter where they are in the shelter. There is also a viewing room if the kitty you want to meet is in a container. The ones that are free do not go into the viewing room. There is so much more to talk about. There are many volunteers and the 2 people that do the adopting out, Michael and Linda, are so terrific. They explain every question you may have. And they make sure every cat and every person stays safe and happy. And all of the complete paperwork gets done and together when a cat is adopted out. Best shelter ever.

When God created earth he planned on this shelter to be a part of the landscape…read more The people who are here are doing amazing work. Mostly volunteers There are so many fur babies both cat and dog that need forever homes. I had the pleasure of coming in to an event where we returned unclaimed cash valued at over $200,000 that was being held in the states unclaimed property section that was left by a lake county resident So great to be here and help out the shelter and these beautiful dogs and cats Remember fur babies are gifts to us and deserve the best. If you can, please come by and take a fur baby home for the rest of their life. They deserve to be loved and spoiled

Very dedicated and loving volunteers…read more pets have all medical issues. Neutering and shots

We had such a wonderful experience adopting our dog Copper from here. The staff was so kind,…read morehelpful, and truly cared about making sure each pet goes to the right home. They took the time to answer all of our questions and made the whole process feel comfortable and stress free. We are so grateful to have found our new best friend. Thank you for everything you do!

Improve based on review. Bigger portions. Upgrade your food and portions. Price are ok but not for…read morewhat you are giving

I'm surprised not to find Second Chance on Yelp! We adopted our two girls from them and they were…read moreextremely diligent on following up for confirmation of spaying (which is so crucial) and the foster homes they use for their animals are top notch (my sister in law is neighbors with one so I've witnessed first hand). I couldn't be happier with Second Chance and highly recommend anyone looking to adopt a cat (they occasionally have dogs but not on the norm) contact them.

Very nice staff and the place is pleasant there so many options to choose from between dogs and…read morecats and I adopted a cat in the second photo and the cats are fun to play with and very good place they have rooms for the dogs and cats 5star

Most amazing shelter we went to, its were we got our cat chiquis and couldn't be happier. It's such…read morea warm and caring environment so I really really recommend adopting from here!

We recently had Dr. Jessica come to our house after our 15 yr old dog was diagnosed with terminal…read moreissues. You could not possibly ask for a kinder person to help through this process - she explains everything thoroughly, does not rush the process and was great with follow up communication as she even returned our dogs ashes to us in about a week. Would without a doubt recommend her to anyone in need of in home euthanasia.

We are so grateful for the calm, kind, gentle guidance of Dr. Jessica Kriner. It was an absolutely…read moregut-wrenching decision to have our 15-year old border collie, Maggie, euthanized at home. It is so helpful to have someone you can ask questions of, to reassure and comfort you at a fraught and emotional time. Every criteria we had was met and exceeded: we wanted Maggie to feel no fear, to have unhurried time with her, to have a clear understanding of what was going to happen, to say goodbye on our terms. Maggie simply and immediately accepted Dr. Kriner's presence, decided she welcomed pets and affection from this sweet person she had never met. The only focus was Maggie, to have her feel complete love surrounding her, to let her enjoy cheeseburgers and chocolate, pets, hugs, kisses, many words of love, to make certain she knew exactly how special she was and always would be and that we were grateful for her life with us. There is no avoiding how heartbreaking a time it is, but to have a precious fur baby handled with love, calmness, gentleness, respect and care is an enormous comfort. We are so profoundly grateful for Dr. Kriner. She returned Maggie's ashes to us with the same compassion with which Maggie left our home. We are unspeakably touched by every aspect of interaction with Dr. Jessica Kriner of Compassionate Heart.

We just adopted the sweetest female furry family member from Cathy…read more Cathy is such a sweetheart and so reliable when it comes to her love and time in helping rescues find a foster or forever home . such a dedicated loving person. Thanks Cathy for doing what you do. May you be blessed!!!

Our experience with Foster 2 Home was awesome. Cathy was so easy to work eith and truly made the…read moretransition so smooth and easy. Knox is living his best life with his new family and we couldn't be mote happy. Thank you Cathy for making this so smooth!