The Connecticut Humane Society is the best. Their main purpose is to rehome pets, which is great.read more

I'm moving and tried to drop off my cats. I couldn't take them with me so I took them there. The…read morerefused to take them

Adopted my newest addition to the family, Ivy, from Protectors of Animals back in late August…read more(apologies for such a late review as I've been meaning to do one!). The staff at this location are super friendly and knowledgeable of their adoptable pets. I also appreciated the fact that kittens go home to foster families until they are adopted and are only at the East Hartford location on Saturdays by appointment only. Ivy's foster family even provided the most adorable card, heartfelt note, and Ivy's favorite toys to bring with her new home. I rave about this place to family, friends, and coworkers anytime they ask about Ivy. I strongly recommend anyone who is ready to take on the next step of adopting a new member of their family to do so with Protectors of Animals!

Great people helping animals Thank you wish there were more clinics like POA. Happy new yearread more

I have a small female Chihuahua and I am looking for an animal shelter for her. I can't afford her…read moreor caring for her as I take care of my disabled parents and have no time for her.

Staff was extremely disrespectful and berating. They turn away good, loving owners for absolutely…read moreno reason. We would have loved to adopt a cat though them but not after our interaction with them.

I purchased a cute puppy from Peck's Puppies in 2020. Poppy died recently of a congenital liver…read morecondition. I do not believe that they practice safe breeding practices. I'm heartbroken and loved my pup very much. Her life was cut short and I don't wish that on anyone else looking for a new dog.

I received the best dog I've ever had from Pecks Puppies. Izzy is a Parti Yorki, who stays by my…read moreside and is extremely well behaved. I went up to Lacona, NY to get her, so I'm not sure if this is the same breeder. Everyone, Izzy meets falls in love with her.

I received the most lovable, socialized and smart kitten. He is the absolute best! I would highly…read morerecommend Sandra's Maine Coon kittens. Smokey is so curious, loves the iPad cat entertaining videos. I am very pleased with this cattery,

From the owner: Our kittens are home-raised, socialized, and absolutely adored! We are a small, home-based cattery…read morewhere giant "floof" balls with big personalities are loved from day one. Our Maine Coons are raised right in our home underfoot, on laps, and often trying to help with everything from laundry to paperwork.

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.

Ariane Bailey is an incredible trainer! I just wanted to say that we have been attending…read moreintermediate dog & handler and Ariane has gone above and beyond with helping us and really takes the time to do all she can and I appreciate it so much.Ariane is an absolutely phenomenal dog trainer and you can tell shes very passionate about what she does, and she is very accommodating to all of her clients and any special requests. We are so grateful to have her as our instructor.

Very disappointed. DO NOT take classes with Pet Education and Therapy based in Newington, CT (this…read moreis where Connecticut Human Society links to for obedience classes from their website). The acoustics at the facility in West Hartford, CT, were worse than anything I experienced... ever. We had to strain HARD to hear the entire first day of classes. We decided to come back on the 2nd day hoping that once people and dogs were spread out and the instructor working with us one on one, things would improve and we could hear better. But we never had a chance to test it out because the obedience class instructor NEVER SHOWED UP for the second session! Me and the other pet owners and dogs (nearly the full class) were left starching our heads. Stay away from this group. They are not ready for prime time.

Got a great recommendation from Bryan Colletti, about a personal dog trainer named Stef Corbeil…read more She was absolutely phenomenal, extremely personable, accommodating, and my Belgian Malinois George loved getting trained by her. If you are looking for an excellent teacher, do not hesitate to give Behavior Unleashed a call and you won't regret it. Her record speaks for itself and her teaching skills are impeccable. Every time she got done working with George I noticed the results immediately. No doubt, five star rating! Keep up the great work Stef!!

From the owner: Behavior Unleashed LLC offers professional dog training and behavior consultations to clients in…read moreManchester, CT and surrounding areas. We specialize in evaluations to help you select a new puppy or dog that is the right fit for your family. Many clients select from one of our 3 customized puppy programs which are all designed to get your new puppy off to the right start!