Anyone that has known me for any length of time knows that chelonians (broad way to group turtles…read moreand tortoises together... they're different, people!) are my spirit animal, and I've wanted one as a pet for a very very very long time. After a lot of research about all things tortoise and acquiring/assembling my set up, I decided that just buying a tortoise from a store wasn't an option. It was captive bred or adoption. A captive bred situation didn't work out and I stumbled upon Eden Animal Sanctuary (and Manfred!) with a Craig's List search. They're a chelonian specific rescue that operates on a private property. They rehabilitate surrendered turtles/tortoises and find the PERFECT homes for them, if they're considered adoptable. Filled out an "I'm interested" form on AdoptAPet.com and FB messaged the sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/edenanimalsanctuary), letting them know that I'd submitted the form. Rachel responded to my message within minutes, sending me the adoption application and asking for pictures of my set up. The application was long and very thorough. I was a little nervous filling it out, even though I knew that Manfred belonged with me and that I could give him an amazing life (and that I'm going to have to put him in my will because he will likely outlive me). Then the waiting began. I was anxiously prepared to wait over a weekend (as I'd sent in the application on a Thursday evening), but, on Friday afternoon, I received an email saying that I'd been approved! I may or may not have danced around like an idiot for the rest of the day. Just kidding, I totally did. The following Saturday, a couple friends and I made our way to an adoption event in Spring Branch, where the rescue had a presence. I had no difficulty ignoring all the adoptable dogs (not usually the case with me) at the event as I made my way to the turtle/tortoise table. I knew it was my Manfred the moment I saw him. I chatted with Rachel a little bit and filled out his adoption form, promising to return him to the sanctuary if I could no longer care for him. I was also able to meet a couple of the other chelonians from the rescue, including a teenaged sulcata named Radar and three box turtles. I paid my adoption fee (donations and adoption fees go towards building habitats and caring for the chelonians) and skipped away with my new, best reptile buddy. All in all, I can't recommend Eden Animal Sanctuary enough. It's obvious to me that Rachel loves what she does and loves the animals even more.

From the owner: ​ Eden Animal…read moreSanctuary is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of neglected, abused, injured or unwanted captive chelonians (turtles & tortoises). We are passionate about educating the public about proper chelonian husbandry.

The location of this pet adoption center is right in front of the zoo. My boyfriend and I have been…read morelooking at places to find a cat when we're ready to move to a house. I had a cat before, but he passed and so I'm trying to find places where we can get one when it's time. This place is going to be my first place, the cats are well taken care of you can tell the workers really love their job and they answer all your questions and are knowledgeable.

My first visit here, I stopped out of curiosity as I was in Brackenridge Park and have been…read morethinking about adopting a rescue dog. While looking over some of the dogs, a staff member asked what i was interested in, and introduced me to some dogs that might fit my interests. She was extremely helpful, explaining a lot about adoption services and options. Although i was not ready to adopt, she helped me better understand how I'd be helping the animals with adoption, and what sort of breed mixes to consider. I'll definitely be back when i am ready to take steps toward adoption.

I have been volunteering at CLASS for almost two years and I think Ginger and Stacie are amazing…read more They care about the animals and finding them forever homes. They do a wonderful job featuring the pets on social media and keeping the dogs/cats entertained with a variety of toys. They also ensure that adopters are aware of the animal's likes/dislikes. CLASS has saved so many lives since I have started volunteering and made so many families complete

I adopted this beautiful little guy from CLASS about two years ago and I am so happy I did. He was…read morea senior rescue and I couldn't have asked for a better match. I will bring him to the shelter soon to visit. Thanks CLASS for everything you do for our four legged

Could not be happier with my experience with the Heart of Texas! I was able to go and meet my…read morefuture furever friend, spend a lot of time to ensure it was a good fit, and then they even followed up to make sure everything was going okay. Zeus (Noah) and I were a match made in puppy heaven! If you're looking for your own furever friend, reach out to Heart of TX and get going!!

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place! We adopted a sweet little girl from…read morehere who has made a wonderful new addition to our family. The adoption process was stress free and had no complications or hassles of any sort. The staff is so friendly and they are willing to take the time out of their busy schedules to best accommodate you and your needs. Out of all the shelters and adoption agencies we've visited, this one was hands down the best!

Great experience adopting Charlie from the Hill Country SPCA, he was up to date on shots, neutered…read moreand microchipped.

From the owner: The Hill Country SPCA is the only non-profit, no-kill animal shelter providing services to the…read moreTexas Hill Country. Our funding comes strictly from donations, grants, and fundraising events. We are not supported by tax dollars. Our Mission Because every single animal has value, the Hill Country SPCA is dedicated to: *Preventing cruelty and neglect of domesticated animals in the Texas Hill Country *Reducing the number of homeless and unwanted companion animals *Eliminating euthanasia of unwanted animals *Fostering responsible pet ownership *Providing shelter and placement services for homeless and unwanted animals We also provide Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Gillespie County Residents to get their Cats/Dogs sterilized at no cost to them. We also offer low-cost Microchipping. We focus on finding loving forever homes for our shelter animals.

continually humbled by volunteers who work so hard to make lives of rescue dogs and cats that much…read morebetter. the folks at CCPAL are amazing, and found us a Rat Terrier who we call Raffi. we ultimately might not be her fur-ever humans as she's still very reactive to my toddler, which is of course nobody's fault--some dogs are wired that way... not all toddlers are suitable for certain dogs, and vice versa. but hoo boy, what a change in 3 weeks: she went from being an acutely scared pupper to loving, listening, engaged four-legged. she's changed me in ways I never thought possible. please support CCPAL in any way you can: volunteer, donation, anything. they do such great work, and I'm forever in their debt.

This great rescue matched me up with the best doggie I could ask for. Sandra, a volunteer there,…read morewas extremely helpful throughout the whole process. All my questions were answered, and it was my first time adopting a dog so they had so many helpful tips and suggestions. The transport expectedly took a while considering the worlds craziness with corona virus, but the wait was more than worth it when I saw my Sasha come out of that truck. These people are great and truly care about their animals. I can't express how happy and grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to save this doggies life and give her the home she deserves!

Helotes Humane Society let me sit with the two cats I wanted to adopt three times before I decided…read morethey were the cats for me. They also kept them for nearly two months while the inside of the house I was buying was being repainted. The cats I adopted were in good condition when I adopted them and have stayed that way for the eight years since I adopted them. Each of the volunteers was wonderful to talk to and it was obvious they loved the animals who were there and wanted them in the best possible home. I highly recommend Helotes Humane Society if you want to adopt or foster an animal!

Do not adopt or support this organization…read more 1. They charge $150 to adopt when the San Antonio shelter charges $34. 2. They discriminate against people. 3. Have to go to a foster home to see a pet. Going to a strangers home is not safe. 4. Letting the foster family make decisions on if you can take the animal. 5. Very invasive adoption process they even want to know your employer , which should be none of their concern. They're all concern should be. Do I have the funds to pay for the cat or dog. Read all the other negative reviews. There are a lot out there.

Great pet rescue that does so much for all their animals. Very organized, responsive, and active up…read moreto date social posts about all the pets! Truly wants what is best for these dogs and cats!

As an autistic individual with substantial support needs, I am sharing this for both my dogs and…read moremyself, and to hopefully protect other neurodivergent and/or vulnerable pet owners from experiencing what I have. While I am grateful for Charming Pets Rescue in Boerne, TX for promising to safely place my five shih tzus into 'excellent homes', I am devastated by the complete lack of empathy that they displayed towards me after I had surrendered my dogs. I honestly feel like I was misled by the owner of this business, because she acted kind and caring in text when I was considering surrender. The fact is, keeping nine shih tzus longterm was literally not feasible on my low income with inconsistent housing. In an attempt to provide for their futures, I approached Hilary, in hopes she could do the only thing I could not do for them, due to my years of trauma and burnout. But once she had my dogs that I had given everything to protect for years, Hilary became both hostile and began indirectly attacking me TikTok videos. For an autistic person, who expects people to be direct and honest, this abrupt change was completely devastating. When I tried to explain that my dogs were country/rural raised dogs and asked for her patience with them via text, she personally criticized me for how I had raised my dogs and I was forced to block her to protect myself. This resulted in me completely cutting me off from the updates she had promised she would give me when asked. My surrendering my dogs was not something I ever wanted to do, but after 5 years of caregiving a dying father with Parkinson's and then living homeless in campgrounds for 2 years while my father's probate literally froze due to the executor dying and his lawyer's stalling, I didn't have a lot of resources and I was constantly struggling while making the utmost effort to make sure my dogs never felt like they were suffering. I tried so hard to remain silent while Hilary was subtly shaming me on social media and by private texts, when I asked her allow my dogs time to adjust. I still have not addressed these issues on her social media accounts because I feel doing so is unsafe. But when she advertised a dog that I had repeatedly warned her is dog aggressive to assertive dogs, like one of his sons, I felt I had say something, somewhere. Hilary literally advertised this dog as "good with other dogs and children" and "not snappy" when I had specifically told her, "he gets snappish with me when he's upset with other dogs." She has me fearing that she could possibly be endangering his and others lives by promoting my former dog this way. This dog had his eye injured and scarred, along with roundworms and ear mites, while under his original breeder's care. I vowed never to return him to his breeder. That eye later had to have surgically removed in an emergency surgery when it ruptured. This dog is precious to me but the home environment I provided for him was threatening his remaining eye sight due to his aggression. I grew up around multiple toy poodles that my mother bred and raised, since I was at least 4 years old, and I have never once seen the symptoms in any of the dogs I lived and grew up with. Littermate syndrome has never been scientifically proven and the all the dogs I surrendered were strongly bonded to me because I was around them 24/7. They even slept next to me nightly. I was trying so hard to be proactive and compensate for my daily executive functional limitations by networking with Charming Pets and Hilary to secure their futures. I really don't understand how a animal rescue that advertises compassion for animals can justify lashing out a humans, vulnerable neurodivergent people like me, who are just as often traumatized by society as the dogs they rescue. And I was in no way the overwhelmed pet owner as I was labeled. I feel like Hilary was so busy playing savior to my dogs that she couldn't truly see me or them, and that hurt, a lot. I feel like once again, the system that has frequently and so often failed me, has failed me and my dogs yet again through Hilary. And finally, to the new owners of Theo, Gimli, Sissy, Heidi and Suzy Q, please accept the precious gift I have given you and know that I deeply loved those dogs. I survived literal severe storms and forest fires to keep those dogs safe. They were my whole world and I hope they become your whole world too. Theo, Gimli, Sissy, Heidi and Suzy Q, aren't victims. They are survivors--just like me. I taught them how to survive, so I can only hope the resilence I taught them eventually shines through.

I reached out to this shelter with inquires about a kitten. I received Great communication,…read moreavailability, and response time. Bravo

Nice people. A bit more expensive than I am use to. However…read morewe moved from the country to town. lol it seems with connivence comes extra money.

I bought a beautiful little female havanese from Jaki. She is in perfect health, amazing…read moretemperament and just a joy. She's not even a barker which is rare for little dogs. Jaki takes such good care of her animals and goes above and beyond. She even came home with a crate, collar, premium dog food, a stuffy and a toy! Such easy dogs.. getting another is VERY tempting. If you have any concerns... DONT ! Jaki is top notch!

Great breeder, really cares about her puppies and her breeding dogs! She goes above and beyond to…read moremake sure your puppys are set up for success before they ever come home, and she goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the puppy you are taking home. I just cant say enough about her. I have one of her puppys and the temperament of the puppy is amazing he is patient, polite, wants to please and is great with kids and other dogs. He has great health and over all is a fantastic dog I couldnt ask for a better bred dog or a better breeder for my dog! Seriously and incase you think it cant get any better my puppy was fully crate trained at 8 weeks when I brought him home! Thank you so much ihavenese for the dedication, time, love, and patients you put into your dogs and puppies, I have baught from other breeders but have never been more satisfied with my puppy!