You would think an animal shelter would want a dog to be back with its rightful owner but…read moreapparently this one is more interested in stealing people's pets and calling it "procedure"! We just had a huge blizzard where we were trapped in our own homes for days and you want to talk about procedure? You have no heart and clearly could care less about what's best for animals. The owner clearly loves their dog and is so upset that you would give it to some one else over not being able to get there in time during a blizzard...30+ inches of snow and Fall River did a terrible job cleaning their streets. Deleting the owners comments on facebook so people don't see how scummy you are.... You should be ashamed and I hope no one ever adopts, donates, etc from/to your shelter ever again

Horrible, Horrible experience. My spouse drove over an hour in the pouring rain. He was 10…read moreminutes late, and yelled at by staff for being late. He picked out a kitten, and was told he had to come back in five hours. Terrible. Go elsewhere.

I went to look at a dog and the staff was very nice helpful and patient and told me info on some…read moreof the other dogs as well

I don't know what went on with the person leaving the bad review, appears to be a lot of drama,…read morecertainly not the experience I as well as others have had. But back in 2014 I adopted a wonderful Beagle/Harrier mix from them. The experience was so positive I talk about the shelter to others. No one tried to take the dog back from me, they are a great shelter and they did a great job helping me adopt my girl. She recently passed at the age of 15 and I would certainly consider adopting from them again

We know have Holden/Spike Dudley…read more It all happened with looking for a kitten on FOHA's website. A cute kitten caught out eye. We reached out with questions all answered in great detail. We completed an application online and left a payment. One of our close friends was then contacted as a reference. Next thing I knew we had a home visit scheduled which turned into Spike's first night at our home and a member of our family. It was an easy process and we have a kitten that is very easy going and great with our kids (but not so great with our shower curtain but that's just catnanigans!) Note: The adoption fee cost covered chipping the cat and neutering through a local Providence shelter

Had to deal with a situation where we got a runaround on a cat that was being rescued from a sick…read moreowner. Took our deposit, they were careless about fully vetting the situation. Although we appreciate the notion these a volunteers trying to do the right thing but no common sense was used.

I came into the shelter looking to volunteer and was given a strong attitude from the lady at the…read morefront desk. I am no longer looking to volunteer at this shelter because of this woman. You would think that she would be nicer to prospective volunteers since I am only looking to help the shelter. It's too bad that the animals must pay the price for her terrible attitude.

Love the Bristol Animal Shelter. I have adopted a wonderful cat and amazing dog from this shelter…read more The staff is friendly and knowledge on the cats and dogs behavior, likes, and dislikes. The shelter is also no kill! Great place to adopt a forever friend from!

I was introduced to the Mansfield Animal Shelter back in 2012 when I discovered that they produce a…read moreprogram on the local community cable channel, where they show all the animals available for adoption. A fantastic idea that I wish more shelters took advantage of. After a few weeks of insufferably cute faces and accompanying sad stories, I ventured over. Be sure to check the hours on their website, because they're only open a couple of hours some days, and longer hours others, due to it being staffed almost entirely by volunteers. It turns out that they are affiliated with the town animal control department and many of their rescues have been picked up as strays, or left behind after a move. They also accept dropped off pets, though preferably not the 'basket left on the doorstep' kind, which sadly was part of some of the cats' histories. I found a clean, organized place with cats at one end of the building and dogs at the other. Lots of helpful staff cleaning cages, socializing animals and carrying out the administrative side of the shelter. I was able to walk through the cat room, interacting with the cats in cages (roomy, scratching posts and individual litter-boxes), and with some that are allowed to roam freely while volunteers are there. They also have a couple of communal cat rooms with several cats living happily together. The volunteers answered questions, and I was able to use a visiting room to see a couple of cats 1 on 1. On my second visit I met Jack-O. He was a fixed, 6 year old male tuxedo cat. He was terrified of having gone from owner, to shelter, to quarantine, to the vet and finally to a room full of cats in cages. I could see in his eyes that he had just disconnected and gone to a happy place in his head. He didn't respond to verbal or food-based cues, just stayed curled up with that 'thousand yard stare'. I knew he was the one for me. The adoption process was pretty simple; Application, references checked (previous pets and the vets that cared for them) and a reasonable fee for the process (includes fixing, if necessary). I found everyone that I dealt with pleasant, professional and above all devoted to placing all those animals in good homes. Four years later Merlin (formerly Jack-O) is a happy, healthy, furry, non-rent paying roommate with a passion for chirping at birds and knocking over priceless knick-knacks. He contributes only to my sanity, refusing to deal with ground level threats like ants and spiders. I'm still a sucker for the cable show highlighting their adoptables, and often watch with Merlin directly in front of the television occasionally reaching out to see who these intruders in our living room are.

I adopted my Tillie from here when she was 6 months old and we just celebrated her 10 yr double…read moredigits birthday. She is the most wonderful dog. I took my Dad back here last summer to adopt a senior cat named "Slick"... he is the meanest cat I've ever encountered but we love him. Everyone is always so kind whene we visit. The animals are well cared for while they wait for their forever homes and the place is always clean.

I adopted my cat, Oreo, from here back in 2004, and it was one of the best decisions of my life…read more She was the most intelligent, beautiful, and amazing companion I could have ever asked for. The team at the shelter was wonderful during the adoption process, and thanks to them, I had 19 incredible years with her. Oreo touched our hearts and souls so deeply, and I miss her every day. I would never hesitate to return here to find a new family member--they truly bring special souls into people's lives.

We adopted our Jill from NESAA and she is our heart. Our vet said the paperwork and care that went…read moreinto their work was the best she had ever seen,We donate on a monthly basis to this superb Society and they include us in activities. In a word Wonderful.

I am fostering an adult cat that needs a forever home. I visited NESAA and was so impressed with…read morethe quality of care and dedication. Please support this amazing no kill shelter.

This shelter has the most welcoming staff eager to show you all their pets. It is a high tech super…read moreclean, well organized facility that even provides a clinic nearby if needed. The casings are glass, not cages. The animals are clean and well cared for. The people are the warmest kindest people I have ever met in any shelters I visited. I have searched for a month to find this most beautiful cat in the world! I was overjoyed with tears and it was a joy to take her home today. I highly recommend this shelter and easily give it 10 stars!!!

hi! would anyone tell me if they adopted a cat name Cleopatra(she was a ragdoll) and a cat name…read moreMookie(he was a black and white cat) they ended up separating them when they got adopted when I told them not too.I also been calling to speak with owners on updates about the cats.

What a difference a new owner makes. If you haven't been in here since it became Katz I suggest…read moreyou do. It s so much cleaner, better organized and smells better then it did before. They are offering a wider variety as well. I didn't purchase anything other than cat toys during my visit. My cat is on a very limited diet due to her allergies and while their offerings for premium cat food is impressive, none of them meet her strict requirements. This place would easily satisfy an owner of a pet with a normal or slightly limited diet though. Service was also friendly and helpful.

We came to Katz's after our new dog chewed through his walking harness. A store associate helped…read morefit my dog for a new harness, as well as, help us find some toys for our happy little chewer. I found everyone helpful and courteous. I loved their selection of food and treats. I would rather support a locally owned and run shop than the chain stores that are selling similar items at the same price. I would totally recommend this place.