We adopted Indy, formerly Puppy Cade, in February. He has filled our home with energy and unconditional love. The adoption process was thorough and simple. Adopting a new furry family member can be a little uneasy, but all of our questions were answered and we were able to speak to his foster to ask questions about his day to day. We are thankful we were able to meet up with his transporter a few hours from home. Indy is a smart, easy going pup who loves to be with his humans. We are thankful to Critter Calvary and their volunteers who work tirelessly to find the best homes for their rescues. read more

I adopted my dog (Laika) from Critter Cavalry way back in April 2013, and I was so happy with the experience and the group that I decided to foster for them. Laika is such an amazing part of my life, and in order to have found her way to me, someone needed to foster her, so I just wanted to give back and put that same energy back into the world. I've fostered well over 100 dogs in the past 8 years, and it's been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Sometimes fostering is stressful. Every dog is unique, and I think Candace and our other volunteers do a great job of matching up compatible dog personalities for my personal lifestyle. For example, I don't have a fenced in yard, so we know that high energy dogs that need to run around a lot will not be happy here. The thing that sets Critter Calvary apart from less reputable groups is that I never feel pressured to continue fostering a dog that is absolutely not working here. I never feel stuck with a dog. We have a wonderful network of local volunteers and there have been a handful of times when a dog is just not working well here, and we can almost always swap foster dogs, or step in and help eachother out somehow. It's really great to have that support system of people who have also worked with lots of different dogs that I can bounce ideas off of, or who will step in to help me out when I get overwhelmed. There have been times where I have too much going on in my life, and I take a short break from fostering, because I know that I just don't have the emotional capacity to be helpful to a dog, and Candace has never made me feel bad, or pressured me to take a dog when I am not in a good place. I never feel trapped with a dog that I can't handle. I have never had any experiences with the group that has led me to ever question their dedication to the health or care for a dog. The dogs have a long ride up to CT, and when they come up on transport, their have clean crates, the dogs aren't stinky, and it's absolutely obvious that Tim and his co-driver take excellent care of them on the way up and make sure that they're not sitting in filth or uncomfortable. Every dog that comes up has a clean bill of health before they get on transport, and has been vaccinated. These dogs all have different histories, some are owner surrenders, some are a basket of puppies that end up on someone's doorstep, but most are strays that come from overcrowded shelters and a ticking clock. Emergencies can happen, and the dog's health always comes first. I have an open dialog with Candace if I suspect anything is unanticipated is wrong, and we'll work together to either get a vet consult, a dog behavior consult, or in rare cases, a visit to the ER. I have never been put in a position where I quesiton anyone's dedication to happy, healthy dogs. A common complaint that I see is about phone calls. I'll be completely honest... I'm a millenial and I'm terrified of the phone. I also have a full time job and a life, and every few months, Candace has to kick me in the pants and remind me that the phone isn't my enemy and that I really should get better at calling people back quicker. Other foster parents have large families and life just gets in the way sometimes. We really do try to respond to emails quickly and respond to phone calls quickly, but all I ask is that people understand that we're all just human, we're all volunteers, and there's always some emergency somewhere that takes up our time, so maybe if you're applying for a dog that's already adopted, it's possible that you get put on the back burner for a minute for a response. We don't have a customer service center. We're just people. Be nice, send a follow up email and ask for an update. If you act like a jerk, there's a good chance we won't respond at all. Don't be a jerk. We're saving dogs here, relax. Rescuing dogs can be a thankless job, and my heart has been broken over and over by how terribly people can treat man's best friend. Sometimes I'll get a dog that has absolutely no reason to ever trust people again, but yet they do. Over and over. Dogs have this amazing ability to live in the moment and not hold a grudge. I am constantly humbled by their willingness to let go of their distrust in exchange for some cookies and a cozy lap. I am humbled by the absolute pure joy in their hearts when I come in the door. It's a constant reminder to myself that I also possess the ability to be that joyful if I could let go of past grievances. I struggle with social anxiety, but when I see a dog who has every reason to be afraid of humans absolutely melt into butt wiggles and a wagging tail and a big smile when they meet their new family, it's a reminder that I can't control other people, but I can control how *I* interact with the world. read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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We adopted a pug from CCR and couldn't be happier with the process. From initial application, vetting, and final adoption, everything was done quickly and thoroughly. Great experience! read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

First off, I completely understand this is a non-profit organization and they are likely very genuine in the fact that they are in it to help home animals vs profit off their donors. That being said, these people are the most unorganized bunch I have ever had to deal with. I'm surprised they haven't been investigated by the State and/or lost more animals than they have. They likely need more funding and more volunteers, but their leadership needs a fresh change or at least a vacation. These people are burnt out. They are rude, disorganized, lack compassion, and frankly just awful to work with. After reading some of these other reviews, it's clear they have someone writing for them. read more

I adopted my precious boy from here in November of 2017 and have 0 regrets! The lady that reviewed my application was incredibly nice and helpful. It's very clear that she cares about the animals. I was also allowed to speak to the foster mom of my dog for an hour before I decided to officially adopt (he was driven up from TN to CT so I didn't get to meet him first!). She was so nice about all of my questions and even had questions for me which I appreciated. We both wanted to make sure that the dog I had chosen was going to not just a good home, but a home that would be a good fit for him :) I would definitely recommend working with them if you're interested in adopting! read more

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Candace was amazing! We just adopted our Border Collie mix and can't say enough about the rescue. I am a volunteer for several local rescues and know how hard it is to please everyone and get it right all the time. She and all the fosters were unbelievably responsive on the phone, by text and by email. This pup along with his mom and 7 siblings had the best possible start thanks to Critter Cavalry. We are in love with the newest member of our family. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers at CC!!! read more

It was an experiance that has made us question adopting from a rescue. They were supplied with all the requested information, contacts and sources. We had one phone call which was around the dogs care outside. I conveyed that we were certainly open to what the best practice was considered, because we had the land to do it. Then 5 days without any response after repeated inquiries. When we finally heard back their decision was made with out further discussion and made on an scenario that was certainly solvable. Thier communication was less than ideal considering the emotional investment on all sides to look to give an animal a good home. I would not expect we would look to deal with them again. Truly disheartening. read more

I've never left a negative review but I'm feeling a little scammed. Sounds like they might be better for dogs than cats. They got back to me quickly about adopting. I adopted a black kitten from them about a year ago and she's wonderful. When she came home she clearly had a respiratory illness and was sneezing blood. Brought her to the vet and found out the microchip in her doesn't match the paperwork I was given. I contacted Critter Cavalry a couple times to try to get it figured out but never got a response. I ended up using the site where you register your microchip # to get in contact with the family that had adopted a different black cat from Critter Cavalry, and we swapped paperwork to match the microchips that are actually in our cats. So they had just mixed up the paperwork for two similar-looking cats, mistakes happen, all good. Warning: next paragraph's a little gross. A year later I contact them about adopting again, and once again they are quick to respond, contact references, and take the money. I adopt a second lovely cat that I love very much. Soon after adopting her though she's losing fur and vomiting blood and worms: signs of a very serious infection that didn't start recently. (gross part over) I obviously take her to the vet and it turns out she isn't microchipped at all. When I type the microchip number into the PetLink site it says it's already registered to another animal. Thankfully they're able to verify she has a tattoo to show that she's been spayed, but who knows what vaccinations she might be missing. Fool me twice, I guess. Still very happy with the cats I adopted - they're perfect of course. Just maybe don't trust the people involved. read more

I want to preface this with the dog we adopted is a good dog and we love her. We adopted our dog in February. We were told she's a great dane/whippet mix. We did a DNA test, she's half dane/half pitbull. Not a big deal, but we are a military family and some places we live have breed restrictions. We absolutely did not want a pitbull. The initial adoption process was fine. The foster gave us a call and was super nice, however (personality wise) the pup she described and the dog we got were very different. For instance, we thought she was okay with other dogs. She's been kicked out of day care for rough housing. We've hired a trainer, worked with her endlessly, tried to socialize her.. we've made progress, but weren't expecting to spend the time and money for the basics. She's also very protective of the home which has pros and cons. The biggest issue with our adoption was we were told the dog was spade. Last week we noticed our pup was in heat. Brought her to the vet, not spaded. We did receive paperwork provided by the rescue she was fixed, but after reading it, it's clear they never really checked. It says she has a scar. Now we're dealing with keeping a close eye on her until she's out of heat, paying for the surgery, and recovery after the surgery. It would have been nice for someone to say "hey we think she's been fixed, but not sure.." Again, we love our dog and wouldn't trade her for anything at this point. We just felt this rescue didn't really do their due diligence or know anything about the dog. We could have adopted from the shelter near our house for 40 bucks and gotten a pitbull mix who was actually fixed. We paid 600 for our dog. read more

Candace at Critter Cavalry could not have made adopting our sweet beagle- cattle dog mix any easier. I committed to our Barley (formerly named Roscoe) from only a picture, and her description of him was spot-on! Thank you Candace, Tim, and everyone at this wonderful organization that makes dreams come true for us and our fur babies alike read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Critter Calvary Rescue is truly the hands and feet of love for vulnerable animals. The newest member of my family, Max, was rescued from what could have been his last breath; an inhumane situation in another state. In addition, Max is a special needs dog; he's blind. Critter Calvary didn't hesitate to forge a plan to rescue him, and get him in a place where he could thrive. Choosing to foster and ultimately adopt Max through CCR, has been one of the most rewarding decisions for my family. Blind Max is now, Miraculous Max! He has brought such life and light to my family. We are all grateful that CCR dared to rescue Max, all of the distance, and bring him into our lives. These women have hearts of gold, and have become part of our family. read more

My experience with critter cavary was only helpful ,reliable and reassuring While we applied initially for one rescue when she was already spoken for volunteer Carol Stewart immediately went to work to find the right match for us. Everything they told us about our little Scout was true she's sweet loving and easy-going and best yet came house trained. We never had a lap dog before (our former family dogs weighed at least six times this little one) but her foster mom gave us a pretty good idea of what to expect . I commend the foster mom as that family clearly took wonderful care of Scout before we adopted her. They sent us videos and many pictures (as did Carol)and we were able to talk on the phone as well as text each other. I realize it seems a little offputting on how you receive the dogs from this rescue (For us it was 3:30 in the morning and it was 10° out) however it was clear the truck was very clean and well-maintained and the dogs were not in any distress in the transport. It was well worth the effort of getting up at two in the morning and braving the cold to get the best pet baby ever! Thank you Carol (owner Candace) and Critter Calvary. read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Scout on the go - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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This will be a long one...bare with me! After searching and searching for months I applied for what was listed as a "7 y/o Shih Tzu." They claimed she was house trained and was an elderly owner surrender from a high kill shelter. I applied, within days my references were called. Both of my references reported only being asked if they thought I was a responsible pet owner and how long the dog would be alone a day, both calls less than 60 seconds. My vet references were never checked and almost immediately I was called and hustled into a next day transport. I was connected with the foster mom who they had claimed had her for a month, she reported the same..."sweet girl, house broken, and 7 y/o who had been vetted and was up to date on shots." Fast forward to the cost...I get an invoice for $1100!!! I could not believe that price for a dog of that age but at that point we were already in love so I agree. I am then told they only accept PayPal friends and family...anyone who shops online knows this is a HUGE red flag. I let them know I would not pay unless it was protected through goods and services particularly that sum of money and I would not be adopting. They finally agree. We get there to get her...immediately notice she is definitely a mutt of some sort with extremely bowed front legs (poor girl), appears younger than 7 and is infested with fleas. Within 2 days of having her home she has 2 seizures. Off to an emergency vet we go. Testing and scans deduced that she had a seizure disorder and low and behold was only 4 years old. In reviewing her records that came with her with the vet she had not had any shots or anything until the day I committed to adopting her despite having been fostered for a month. We've had her now for 3 months and she is impossible to house train (just another lie) and this past weekend had to take her to Cornell ER for what we now know is a bladder tumor. I am now $3k deep in a dog that is truly the sweetest thing but not at all what was portrayed. I thank God every day she got lucky enough to be with folks who are willing to make this commitment both financially and in caring for her. This has been a very hard lesson and I really should have trusted my gut! Even if they didn't know any of her health concerns I would still be concerned with the amount of money charged and the little checking they did on my application. DO NOT adopt from this "rescue!" I do not believe for a minute they are a true non-profit. Copied and pasted from a google review that I also wrote today, if you have a minute go take a look at the extremely passive aggressive and blame shifting response they posted immediately. Claiming that adopting a "high risk dog from out of state" was clearly not my best choice...The problem with that is the health conditions were NEVER disclosed! read more

We adopted our dog, Toby, this summer and now we have a wonderful companion and a growing list of new friends at Critter Calvary. We were given the opportunity to speak to and exchange photos with Toby's foster parents and that helped in our decision making. The process itself could not have been more pleasant and although we did not get the dog that we originally looked at, Candace made sure we got the forever dog that belonged with us. We could not be happier and everyone who has met Toby, loves him (except our goats!) . I am amazed at the endless work that Critter Calvary does on behalf of animals, and particularly Candace , who tirelessly spends long days placing forgotten dogs and cats and asks only to give back by helping with connections for animals who need a forever home. Thank you to everyone who helped to make Toby the newest part of our family. We could not be happier. read more

Working with Critter Cavalry was a pleasure. For anyone trying to adopt a pet, i'm sure you've experienced the difficulties trying to work with some of the rescue groups. I found Critter Cavalry to be responsive, forthright and very well-organized. Candace stayed in communication and was a delight to work with as i found my way with the adorable little dog i adopted thru them. And picking the dog up at a convenient meet-up point in MD at the appointed time was a seamless operation. I highly recommend this rescue group. Frankie T read more

I absolutely love this organization from the bottom of my heart. In March of this year i adopted my best friend, Glory. Although im in NH and Glory was in TN, it was surprisingly comforting talking to the foster mom. It made me feel like I knew her before i got her! I'm so in love with her and i'm so happy. I started doing volunteer work and fostering with the organization and i really got to know the people. They truly care for the animals. I highly recommend! read more

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I recently adopted my first puppy from Critter Cavalry Rescue - a four months old hound mix Otto (formerly known as Klifford). I was very much impressed with the way Critter Cavalry Rescue handled the process: from a thorough interview, to reference check, to prompt transport. I have been working with Carol Stewart, a volunteer, who has been very helpful and responsive. Thank you, Critter Cavalry Rescue, for everything! Otto is very happy in his new forever home :). read more

I've recently adopted "Buddy", one of the sweetest dogs ever! Everyone at Critter Calvary was so helpful and professional. Not only did they interview me, my references and Vet, I was even lucky enough to speak with Buddy's foster parents Kathy and Dennis who took sure good care of him. The love everyone had for their rescues was very obvious. You won't be disappointed if you look them up. I know you'll get the perfect dog or cat. I know that Buddy will be my forever friend . Thank you everyone involved with Critter Calvary! 5 hearts! read more

The volunteers at Critter Cavalry made adopting so easy and fun. I live in Brooklyn and the adoption process was competitive and frustrating. Once I found a dog with Critter Cavalry, it was so easy. I emailed them and the next thing I know, the dog's foster was reaching out to set up a meeting! She arrived on time as expected and was tail wagging right out of the truck. Candace and her team prepared me for patience needed to bring this rescue out of her shell, but it really only took a few days. We are one week in and I saw my first doggy smile. I couldn't be happier myself. Thank you so much Critter Calvary for the work you do! read more

Very Upset. I had to put my 8 month kitten down due to FIV, that wasn't disclosed as well as ringworm. Problems started from the start. They had messed up his paperwork and actually told us that we were getting a female. After that was fixed, we still received the wrong paperwork of another cat's records. Apparently they had been treating the ringworm and decided to stop the treatment halfway so we could get the kitten sooner, but didn't let us know. I had noticed it and reached out and they confirmed it was indeed ringworm. This should have been explained so I could keep an eye on it. This has been a nightmare. We had lost out family cat of 13 years and wanted to get another. We were not ready to deal with losing another cat so soon. I understand there are cats with FIV that deserve a home, but people need to be aware that is what they are getting into. This has been terrible for Binx and our family. read more

I have been reading through these reviews good and bad. Need to add my own as someone involved with CCR. The bad reviews sadden me that these people had bad experiences. This rescue is a volunteer based rescue. There are people who foster, people who drive, people who handle paperwork, people who check references and do verifications, people who train/rehabilitate, and shelter directors (not part of the rescue) that keep in contact with Candace for help in moving shelter residents. When dealing with a "volunteer" based rescue, there are a whole plethora of different personalities because the individuals who volunteer are different. For anyone who has been employed, you will understand that personalities don't always mix and when one person is "rubbed the wrong way", another may be just fine. Perception is different for different people! As for Candace Giles, every moving part in the rescue goes through her, coordination, decision, scheduling, planning, action, etc.... like moving puzzle pieces around trying to complete the picture. Hopefully anyone can see how time consuming and at times difficult this must be. I am sure it can be frustrating as well. For those who complain because an email is not answered fast enough or she has not gone out of her way for them, just remember that she deals with hundreds of people. Mistakes do get made sometimes due to the pure volume of animals being moved through the rescue, but we are all human. There are a lot of pieces to the puzzle and a lot of people playing. Especially when many animals are transported hundreds of miles to their new adopters each week. Seeing accusations that the rescue or Candace is money hungry and they don't care about the animals is just not accurate!!! Although it is not mine or anyone else's business, if she does take a salary, it is perfectly legal regardless of the non profit status. I know the woman and know she spends j98% of her time on CCR business. As for complaints about the adoption fee, I personally have been surprised by the amount of money that has been spent to help animals have a good life and to "just live". One of my own foster pups is requiring a specialized surgery out of town that in the end will most likely total $10k in Vet cost. I have heard stories from other fosters of the same nature. I was flabbergasted when I found out the cost but Candace did not bat an eye about it and just planned to help that dog regardless of the cost. The adoption fee is high but that is there for a reason. If you are not willing to pay the fee then go somewhere else to adopt. There is no need to make mean or snarky reviews when you are uninformed. Lastly, if you adopted a sweet pet from this rescue and it was unknowingly sick or became ill, I am truly sorry this happened. Where do these animals come from..... shelters, overwhelmed breeders, hoarders, unsuspecting people finding puppies/kittens under their deck or wild in the woods, places of employment from again strays, abandon buildings, people not wanting their pets anymore and looking for a place to give them up. etc..... You get the picture. Many times they come in lacking... parasitic, heartworm positive, flea infested, sick, underweight, anemic..... They are cared for and made healthy prior to adoption to the best of our ability. Dogs/cats receive a thorough Veterinary exam (and testing) and any treatment necessary prior to being adopted. Some of them are not in foster homes for very long and we foster parents may not be aware of any underlying issues prior to adoption. I WILL NOT believe that ANYONE in this rescue would deliberately send a sick animal to a new home. From what I have experienced, the volunteers in this rescue care too much! Do you honestly think we would be volunteering if we didnt? I have been fostering with this rescue for 18 months now and 78 (all) of my foster dogs have found amazing homes with great families and several of those keep in touch with me!!! Soooo, if you have had a bad time with CCR, apologies that things were not better for you, but if you are angry because you expected to receive specialized treatment above and beyond the rest of the people wanting to adopt, then that is on you. We make every effort to make people happy but you cannot please everyone all the time. For those who claim this rescue does not care about animals and is only about making money could not be further from the truth!. read more

August of 2019, my boyfriend and I adopted our first dog, Allison, from CC the day after we sent in our application and we couldn't be happier. Candace was quick to respond to my emails, answer my calls and check in with me once Ally was home with us. Tammy, who met us at the pick-up in Connecticut was so kind and helpful with explaining her medications. I would recommend Critter Cavalry any day. They work so hard and make a difference to so many animals lives. read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Our humble christmas - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Candace from Critter Cavalry goes the extra mile to make sure that the dogs she is adopting out goes to a good home. The husky I adopted was rescued from an abusive situation in Tn and heartworm positive. She explained in great detail how the slow kill method works well for heart worm and provided the medicine needed. Our girl is so happy and so wonderful now that she gets her own couch and frozen marrow bones every night. I applaud Candace and her team for making this process so rewarding. read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Belle the beautiful - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

We adopted a puppy they rescued 3 years ago. I love the fact that the called all of our references and our vet! They checked us out better than I think most people check out day care centers for their children. This made me very happy to know they just don't rescue dogs but they place them in homes that are loving and caring. I still keep in touch with them and his foster mom because if it wasn't for them, he a long with his siblings would have died locked in a shed as puppies. We are grateful for this rescue and their work read more

They didn't fully disclose the dogs health I was suppose to get. I kept asking for information. I got a call from their 'director' at 9pm at night yelling at me and saying she was pulling out. They did refund. Their prices are astronomically high compared to other rescues. I was so hurt I didn't get the dog I wanted. Looking back it was probably best. Makes me question their practices. They shouldn't be offended when some asks about the dog's health. read more

The rescue team was so kind and it is evident that they all work hard to get the best homes for their animals! I would highly recommend them when adopting a pet. They promptly responded to phone calls and emails. The process went very smoothly. There was communication regarding the transport of the animal and even the pick up was organized and easy! A great big thank you to to Judi and our pup's foster mom for showing him love until he could find his forever home! read more

Not very warm or friendly people working for them...it's great to be a dog lover but don't forget to be a lover of people as well. We are here to help these animals, not to be dismissed so abrasively if we don't tick off every single box. Impossible standards like requiring acres (yes acres) of land just seems unreasonable and should not be a base requirement. I understand having requirements in order to pair the right dog with the right home but owning ACRES for some breeds? Get real read more

Extremely rude! We were going to adopt a puppy but then decided that 750 dollars was just too much at the moment. We let her know promptly and explaining how very sorry we were and hoped we didn't waste too much of her time and the Reply I got was a one word text...... sure. Glad we pulled out. read more

We recently had to say goodbye to our family member due to late stage lung cancer. Today was our first venture into trying to reach out to rescue groups and humane societies. When Candace returned my call and we explained we were interested in learning more about their process because we wanted to make certain we and our young daughter were ready to move on to another family member, she was very rude. Her comments were that she had a hard time understanding why we would need to test waters with our child if we had already had a dog. She also said that since most of the foster families in her group worked, they were not interested in a family who was just testing waters and "shopping". She was very flippant about our desire to proceed cautiously with our daughter's heart, and honestly, came off as quite arrogant. We will not be pursuing the online application process with them, and will be discouraging others from doing the same. read more

Rescues: cats and dogs Rescue location type: foster network Lots of adorable animals. I seem to see a lot of toy breeds from these guys like pomeranians, shih tzus, and chihuahuas. A friend of mine got a pomeranian from here and she's seriously one of the cutest and sweetest dogs I have ever seen. read more

They are NOT a rescue and won't take in strays!! Women on phone was rude and hateful don't see how anyone like that can work with animals. I was just trying to find a place to take a stray so he won't be put down. Negative 100% for them in my book because this one hate filled woman who I wouldn't trust with anything, especially the life of a pet. read more

We've been looking for a pup for some time now and I knew I wanted to rescue a pup first before we opt towards breeders. The process was easy, I made sure to read the requirements before applying for our pup. I commend all Shelter's with rigorous screening to make sure their animals goes to a good home. Critter Cavalry were one of them! It says a lot about a shelter with how they treat there pets. Especially when they want to make sure they're going to a good home fit for them. After we were told in a timely manner we were selected to adopt our pup. (Which is how it should go!) we picked up our pup in Maryland with a few other people. And we absolutely adore her so much. She's been spoiled since we got her. Candace and Tim (her husband, transported our pup) communicated really well with us. Kept us in the loop of our pup's health and what we needed to know about her likes and dislikes. I spoke to her foster mom as well to get all of the information I could get about our pup. Overall, I absolutely love this place and would recommend it to all those who are looking to adopt. Thank you so much! This made a Christmas for sure this year! read more

The dog I adopted turned out to be quite a bit older than we were told. We loved her so of course we kept her anyway. I tried to foster a dog for them once, and I was given an extremely sickly special needs dog instead of the healthy pup that I was told I'd be fostering. I would never recommend this organization. Notorious for lying about the condition of the animals. They actually had the nerve to blame me when the dog I tried to foster developed some rare form of mange AFTER they had taken back custody. I sent them photos of my very healthy dog... with no mange. It wasn't contracted in my home. read more

My husband and I volunteered as foster parents for Critter Calvary for 4-5 years. During that time, we fostered many, many dogs in our home. We can say unequivocally that Candice and Vivienne did an outstanding job managing this organization. They have saved many hundreds of dogs from unknown fates from animal shelters. Candice and Vivienne juggled the complicated logistics for every dog--picking up dogs from different shelters, taking to the vet, taking them to foster homes, vetting prospective new owners and transporting the dogs to their forever homes. It's a long and detailed process for each dog. If a dog foster had any medical issues, CC immediately got veterinarians involved. These are very nice and very dedicated women. We personally know what a good organization this is and we would not hesitate to adopt a pet from them. read more

We adopted Peanut (now Chaplin) two weeks ago. We were given plenty of information on him even before we met him virtually. We were able to ask a lot of questions about him during our visit and for followup. Any time we had questions, Carol, Candace, or Vivienne were responsive, patient, and kind. The foster mom Glenda was amazing. She spent a lot of time with us and responded quickly to our questions. The transport team kept us up to date as to their arrival time. They too were kind and efficient. One of the main things that impressed us greatly about Critter Cavalry was how selective they were in approving our adoption inquiry. We submitted pre-approved adoption inquiries for at least 6 other dogs and were rejected each time. The organization wants what's best for their critters and want to make sure the match is a good one on both sides. They matched us with an amazing pup. He's exactly the right fit for us and it's all due to the Critter Cavalry team. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Critter Cavalry Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Extremely ignorant and rude. We tried to adopt a pup, but they were extremely rude to us. We're a loving family with plenty of land and the means to adopt a pup, but they were just so rude. Poor pups. We will have to find another dog somewhere else. read more

I am a foster mom for Critter Calvary. This a very dedicated rescue and I can vouch for Candace and her hard work. They have saved so many dogs from certain euthanasia or death by neglect. There are people here in the south who don't spay and neuter, and they don't care about the stray population. Candace pulls puppies from high kill shelters and places them in foster homes, like mine. Candace provides the proper vetting for these babies to make certain they are healthy before they reach their adoptive families. We fell in love with the last 2 puppies we fostered and we are falling in love again, with the pups we have now. A lot of love goes into these babies before they even reach their furever families. read more

Out of state adopters beware! They take advantage of your emotions and tell you it is $750 to $1000 to adopt from them and the don't even deliver the pets nearby you. you have to meet them at odd times for transport. Other rescues in the south and Tennessee charge reasonably around $500 or $600 total to adopt including transport to northeast. Critter Cavalry's team does not accept your questions, but that shouldn't stop you from asking them a lot of necessary questions that are creeping up in your mind. Only serious adopters ask them smart questions in advance of committing to a pet for a lifetime. Be a smart adopter, ask your questions, do thorough research and stay away from Critter Cavalry... before you have big regrets of choosing to support this organization with your money you could've given to better organization in Tennessee or the south. read more

Every interaction I had was professional and prompt. There were an amazingly large number of dogs available (a sorry state of affairs, indeed, as this indicates too many dogs are being abandoned). The application was appropriately thorough. I was kept updated regularly on my application process, then on my puppy's imminent arrival. He arrived safe and sound from TN to CT with no issues whatsoever. He was clean and happy. I could not be more pleased with everything about this rescue service. read more

I reached out to inquire about a 5 month old lab/dane mix and got a reply within a day. I worked with Ann-Marie and she was very easy to work with. She sent pictures, would reply to texts, and contacted my vet and references in a timely manner. The dog (FKA 'happy tail') was transported to MD happy and healthy. The transport service they use (I worked with Tim) was equally as responsive and would send text updates as they worked their way from TN to MD. Once they arrived, they were polite and seemed to treat the dogs in their vehicle well. The only reason I went with a 4 instead of a 5, is that we had to pickup our dog at a gas station in Hagerstown just after midnight. While I completely understand the logistics of transport and how timing is a no-win situation, I was holding my breath a little bit as saying "I'm getting a new dog from the gas station in the middle of the night!" would make a lot of people feel uneasy about the handoff. Even if it seems shady because of the time and place, I can assure you that it was a professional service and you don't have to worry about the odd timing. read more

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