My daughter and I are in the middle of a cross country road trip. We stop for coffee frequently…read more This morning, 4/23 we chose Crossroads. The young lady who waited on us was so sweet! She greeted us when we entered and let us know when the items for her cooler would be arriving ( we were there pretty early). We ordered an Americano with cream and a cold brew with cream. This is the first place out of many where the staff asked how much cream we wanted and poured it in front of us. I know it sounds like a little thing but it's the little things that add up. We also asked her about the animal adoption that they support and she was very excited to tell us about it. Once we hit the road, I looked up what Crossroads is all about and I'm in love! What a wonderful community supporting/ animal loving organization. If I lived here I would be here on the regular.

I've had my pup Bentley (breed: Wheaten Terrier) groomed here twice in the past few months and both…read moretimes we were with Lindsey Mehl and she is WONDERFUL! Bentley has some physical health concerns that Lindsey accommodates very well and she listened to my preferences for a teddy beat cut vs. a breed specific cut. The organization is great overall too and I'd highly recommend checking them out! Def ask for Lindsey - she was great with Bentley and it sounds like she loves groomer larger dogs, too! Thanks, Lindsey!

Rescues: cats, dogs, horses, livestock Rescue location type:…read morefoster network Future plans: build a no kill sanctuary on 200+ acres of land! Right now, they do a lot to rescue animals and educate individuals on "fixing" their pets. They also do a lot in giving a voice to animals when it comes to legislation about animal cruelty. Once they get the proper funding to setup their adoption center/ sanctuary, they will be able to grow further as an organization meaning they can rescue more animals- parter with Animal Rescue Corps and the Humane Society of the United States with hoarding or puppy mills cases and do even more with other things like maybe having a spay/neuter clinic. Big things are on the horizon for this nonprofit! I haven't done much with animal rescue through them, but I've helped with fundraising in the hope that they can set up their sanctuary soon! Big dreams :) upcoming events: Oct 5, 2013- Dogstravaganza at 2605 Winford Avenue Nashville, TN 37211 Oct 12, 2013- Barktoberfest at 1973 New Hwy 96 West Franklin, TN 37064

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We've been working closely with Agape Animal Rescue as a foster home for one of their puppies the…read morepast few months. The puppy was found injured, and the organization does an incredible job making sure dogs get the proper care from veteranians and caretakers alike. They scheduled a surgery for our foster dog within the month, and gave us detailed instructions on how to take care of him post operation. The organization is guided by animal behaviorists who offer numerous Zoom session classes on how to train dogs of any age. To get dogs adopted, Agape takes great care making sure dogs are matched across several categories to adoring homes. Everything this organization does is thorough and thoughtful, ensuring dogs are properly cared for. If you're hoping to adopt a dog or help foster one, this is an excellent organization to work with!

Rescues: dogs Rescue location type: foster network…read more Agape Animal rescue is a rescue for dogs only. They rescue dogs of all shapes and sizes. This organization is pretty big and they have need for volunteers, fosters, interns (can do for college credit), employees, adopters, and donations. This month, they helped Animal Rescue Corps with Operation unbridled Spirit and saved a bunch of puppy mills dogs! Help them out! They make fostering really a great experience and are looking for year-round fosters, temporary/ short term fosters (for long term fosters who go on vacation, etc), and emergency fosters for cases of hoarding or puppy mill closures. They also do a bunch of events to fundraise like the upcoming Agape Animal Ball on October 19th!

I adopted a puppy from them recently. I went in on a Saturday and did all the paperwork. I was…read moreexcited to be able to take home this precious little guy. he was only 7 weeks old. I noticed that he was not eating anything when he was at the adoption place. and would just go to his bed and fall asleep. I thought it was because all his brothers and sisters had got adopted and he was missing his litter mates. when I got him on the Saturday. He still had not ate anything. I figured it was stress and anxiety from being in a new environment. However, that was not the case. by Sunday he could not keep his balance and would just lay in his bed. I knew something was not right. Monday morning i called VCA and told them the issue. I had an appointment with them that Monday in the afternoon but wanted to get my little guy in asap I was scared and worried about him. VCA took him back and advised me that he was sick and needed to stay with them. I then got a call that same after noon and was told he did not make it. VCA was so wonderful and said that he should have been sent over to be looked at before they sent him home with me. So please please when you adopt a puppy or kitten from this place make sure you get them checked before you take them home. I am heartbroken that I lost my little guy. thank you so much love at first sight for making me an emotional reck and making my first experience with you a disaster.

Really sad that I have to leave a review like this…read more We walked in to meet the kittens and I fell in love with the little orange one. I come from out of town and also work for the airlines so I have travel benefits. Not to mention, I also work with a nonprofit where we transport animals from one state to another for foster and adoptions. When I told the woman at this adoption center my situation, she explained that all the animals there needed to be covered with VCA across the street for a full year. And that if I wanted to take the kitten, it would be about $900 That. Is. Insane. So we walked across the street to VCA for clarity. Not only were they shocked that we were told $900, they also seemed confused so they called the woman on the phone. Upon speaking with her, they explain to me that she will not adopt out to anyone who lives more than an hour outside of Nashville. And that the fees are $750 for 1 year of medical bills at VCA. We go back across the street a second time and ask the woman if we could get her a letter from my veterinarian explaining that the kitten would be in perfect hands and if we could please adopt her for a reasonable flat fee and take her elsewhere for care. The woman changes her story AGAIN and says that she won't adopt the kitten out because she only has 2 and wants to stay open through the weekend. That I can try another facility since it's kitten season. Are you serious? The fact that there are people like her who claim to care about the well-being of their animals, when in actuality it's just a money making business, disgust me.

Rescues: dogs Rescue location type: foster network AND…read moreshelter (usually meets at Centennial park) Bonaparte's Retreat was established in 2004 and rescues dogs deemed unadoptable from the Nashville Humane Association and dogs who have run out of time at Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control. This organization has a shelter location but adoptions usually take place with a meet and greet at Centennial Park on Saturdays. If you have time to volunteer, they need help at the shelter and they need people to foster dogs too. Email info@bonapartesretreat.org about adopting, fostering, or volunteering.

Wonderful people work with this rescue. I adopted my sweet girl Juno from them this last year and…read moreit has been one of the best decisions of my entire life. They took time out and really worked with us, which was amazing. You can tell how much these dogs mean to all of them. They have truly been incredible!!

I attended Cat Yoga with Movement Lounge at the Catio and it was such a blast! Staff was kind and…read morethe kitties were PRECIOUS. They had so many areas to play and joined us for a lot of the yoga. The class itself was super beginner friendly and gave lots of time to interact with the furry friends. The catio is a nonprofit business who is dedicated to finding loving homes to cats in need. All donations go towards their facility and the health of these sweet strays in need of a home! Highly recommend supporting them for just a visit or checking out their collabs with other local businesses.

Want a cat but can't afford one or live where you can't have them? Come visit the kitties here for…read more$8 a half hour or $15 for a full hour. They had (on our visit) around 60 cats separated into different room. You will need to sign a waiver to enter and you will need to use hand disinfectant to go from room to room. If you can have a cat, you can also ask the people working there about adoption. My kid had a blast.

I love volunteering at WCAC! The dogs are truly taken care of here and the volunteers are very…read morededicated. I would never worry about the wellbeing of my dog if I was in the position of surrendering here.

I had the most amazing experience adopting a sweet sweet kitty! (Boo Boo Kitty) From the moment I…read morefound him online to meeting him, the experience was seamless. Thank you!

Fabulous people! I've had several of my rescues spayed and neutered at New leash on life a.k.a. Joy…read moreClinic. Fantastic value for your money! Definitely worth the wait. They treat your animals like your babies. Thanks NLOL! Please spay, neuter, rescue, adopt, and volunteer.

I just took my 5 month old kitty to be spayed. The procedure to get registered for the appt was…read moreall by text and email. I was given all the information I needed to comply with their very efficient process. It was my first visit to this facility. I have know it for years but was under a certain idea that it was just for low income individuals or feral animals. I had an opportunity to see my sweet friend and the director of the facility and she informed me that that is a common misconception. She said they take all folks and most animals. There are a few dog type they don't spay or neuter. They did an exceptionally wonderful job with my asshole cat. She would not wear the cone or a sleeve over the surgery. So, I just had to watch her and she did great. The wound healed great. She is still an asshole but a smidge calmer. I actually was not charged anything due to the fact that I am on Medicare, so it was a great value to me. My plan is to donate to them through their wish list/amazon. Thanks for all you all do for the animals

Rescues: dogs and cats Rescue location type: foster network…read moreand Rivergate Petsmart (Madison, TN) Future plans- buy land for sanctuary and adoption center Cats can be adopted daily at the Rivergate Petsmart and dogs are adoptable at the Rivergate Petsmart on Saturdays 10-2. They also have a senior cats for seniors at a reduced adoption fee.

Our clinic has seen the pets they have rescued for years. They love animals and seek to find…read moreforever homes.