We just adopted a dog through AHOTO. Everyone on the organization that we interacted with was kind,…read moreprofessional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them!

I adopted my cat through AHOTO. They asked me to foster and it was obviously a fail. The…read morecommunications and support were great. Natalie is very attentive to all their cats and kittens and super helpful with adoption. She knows which cat to pair which human with, and is always spot on. I would 100% always adopt from them.

After our beloved dog passed away, we were on the hunt for a new furry friend. Finding the perfect…read morematch was tough, and we were hesitant to consider a breeder with shelters full of amazing animals. But then, we stumbled upon "Paws Deep Animal Rescue," and it was an absolute game-changer! The owner, Victoria, was incredible. She responded promptly to our emails, texts, and calls, providing us with more information than we could have ever imagined. She truly understood our needs and found the perfect match for us. Now, we have a new furry companion to love and care for, and our lives are complete. They're dedicated to saving animals with no behavioral problems that are at risk of being put down because there's not enough space. They mostly rescue dogs from Texas and Georgia. Both of these states are in the top 5 for having the highest euthanasia rate in the United States. Please help these wonderful dogs find a forever home before it's too late.

Do not at all purchase a pet from this shelter. The owner Victoria is highly unprofessional, rude,…read moreand she refuses to disclose behavioral issues. We purchased a dog from her less than a month . When I messaged her for help after the dog bit my husband she responded saying she had no clue he was a biter. Then she changed it to say she disclosed it. Not only had the dog bitten my husband but he also bit our dog walker and son! She didn't care and just told me to take him to the shelter. Aweful person.

Incredible experience from start to finish…read more I recently adopted a puppy from here, and the entire process was seamless. The staff was so helpful and accommodating -- they worked around my schedule and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. What really stood out to me was the follow-up. They checked in to make sure the adjustment was going well, which meant so much. You can tell they truly care about the animals and the families they're placing them with. I absolutely love my puppy -- she has been such a wonderful addition to our family. I'm so grateful for the support and kindness we received throughout the process. Highly recommend!

DO NOT USE THIS RESCUE! I have been trying to get in contact with them to receive vaccination…read moredocuments to pass onto my vet and they STILL have not provided me with anything. I was told I would receive it in my email upon adopting, and that they would mail hard copies in the next week (still havent recieved 4 weeks later). My vet got in touch with the rescue this evening and were informed my dog, that I adopted April 10, will need all her vaccines again since they expire May 23. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS RESCUE...they should NOT be adopting dogs out knowing all the vaccines expire in 6 weeks without informing the new owners!

My first time here. Immediately greeted when I walked in. I was there to make a donation of…read moreunopened kitten kibbles. The place is so clean, from what I saw. There were several families adopting. All workers were smiling and the layout is open, which I appreciated, with lots of natural light. I was thanked for my donation. So glad I could help.

The staff and volunteers here do a really good job trying to find homes for pets of all kinds and…read moretrying to assure that all pets are treated properly while awaiting adoption as well as after adoption. I have adopted many pets here over the decades, including rabbits, hamsters, and birds. You get a discount at Pender vets for the life of the pet if you adopt from the shelter. The small pet adoption fees are very small, and sometimes they give you a habitat or supplies if they have enough donations. I appreciate that they try to keep pets together that are bonded to one another. Just be sure to arrive well before closing because I think they stop adoption paperwork about half an hour before closing time. I wish they had longer hours, but that's a county budget thing.

So after we went on Saturday to adopt our cat . The staff mixed up the paperwork and when we went…read moreto pick the cat up at the vet it was the wrong cat!!!!! Then they are closed Monday's so we called on Tuesday and the cat we adopted is gone!!! I'm so heartbroken that the cat is gone and they won't do anything to resolve the situation. Someone "adopted" the cat after us and they refused to call and have them return the cat. They offered to take the cat we picked up back but let's take in account they wasted our time going to a vet and now we have to go to a vet again and shelter again to get another cat. I had to change my review after this because me and my husband are so upset at the carelessness of the paperwork. We really had our hearts set on that cat. They also said they will pay the vet bill to get a new cat neutered but how is that compensation when we just paid to neuter one of there cats!? We also had to drive back and forth to centerville to pick this cat up. I'm sure some future person will get told to pay to neuter that cat and then they will pocket the money since that's how corrupt this place is.

This shelter is always full of wonderful animals waiting for homes. We adopted our Ragdoll cat…read morethere last weekend. The shelter is running a special throughout the month of June (2016) where all cats are $20 (this includes micro chipping, neutering/spaying, and shots). The facility is clean, the caretakers are nice, and the process is easy. Visit during the week if you dislike crowds, because on weekends they get packed. Pro-tip: they take cash or check only. No credit cards. Be prepared because you'll probably find at least one animal here that'll capture your heart!!

Adding onto other reviews, all interactions I have had with SPCA have been marked with passive…read moreaggressiveness and hostility. I understand the need to properly vet adoptees but do not believe their passive aggressive disposition is warranted at all. I was interested in adopting an adult cat from them and all they did was send me an email borderline disparaging me, making unwarranted assumptions about me, and insinuating that I didn't read the online bio well enough. I ended up adopting a cat from AWLA instead, and they were much more seamless to work with and friendly. I am concerned for the animals that aren't able to find their homes sooner as a result of SPCA staff's nasty and unprofessional attitudes towards adoptees, but I can't stress potential adoptees avoiding this organization enough.

As others noted, the application process was overly arduous and their standards for adoptees are…read moreimpossibly high. My husband and I both work full time but from home 1-2 days a week, we own our house and have a fenced in yard. Last year, we attempted to adopt a dog from them, which entailed a level of paperwork and in-person interviews that rivaled a job application. We showed up to a pet store to meet the potential dog at the specified time but they basically booked a whole bunch of people for that same time, so about a dozen of us were meeting the dog together in a sort of awkward group interview. The dog was about an hour late arriving and seemed stressed out by all the people. After, we waited as they individually interviewed us one by one. It took half a day and we didn't end up getting the dog we applied for. It was a waste of time for us, the other families, and certainly the dogs, who looked pretty stressed out meeting a huge group of people for the first time. Disheartened, we asked around and found another organization that rescues dogs from kill shelters in the south (Pet Rescue Alliance) and brought home our wonderful beagle mix same day. He's the sweetest dog and the joy of my life.

Director is horrible. They say "Adopt, don't shop" then use excuses. I went several times to look…read moreat a dog and speak with the staff. Not once did anybody say I was automatically disqualified for not having a big enough house with another dog until I got the call from a staff member that the director disqualified me for that reason alone and it was not up for discussion. I guess I will be shopping instead and I'm not sure I'll be keeping up with my donations.

Caring we had 2 dogs that passed and they were very compassionate when we had them cremated…read more Also adopted 2 kittens we have had for over 17 years.

This is the best place to adopt cats or to volunteer for cats in need. They are always needing a…read morehelping hand and is a wonderful organization that cares for the fur babies in need. You can tell they take pride in taking great care of the fostered kittens and cats there. Because they emphasize excellent care for their fostered cats, the result is a well trained and happy addition to any family. The AWLMC has been helping animals for many years and has successfully homed thousands of kitties throughout Montgomery County with care. Please visit the AWLMC, they are so welcoming and can use all the help they can get, for a great cause!

This animal shelter has the BEST cats! It is a comfortable setting for the cats to relax in. They…read morehave huge cages and big rooms for the cats to stay in until they get adopted. The cats may be scared at first and then the volunteer crew comes in to feed them. Then the next group of volunteers comes in to enrich them and play, and give the cats attention. Before you know it, someone sees the cat at an Open House at the shelter, and the person (s) fall in love with the cat. They apply and turn in their adoption application, and pay the cat fee and adopt the cat! What a happy beginning! Please come to the AWL cat shelter open shelter days. Open every Saturday 12-3pm, 1st Friday of the month 6-8pm, and every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Great experience!