I am so so thankful for Fig and Friends rescue! I have had the best experience not only fostering for them, but foster failing too! Julie, the director, put the the pets needs first always. Our family's permanent foster, Wombat, is FIV+. We have the security of knowing if medical emergencies arise as he ages the rescue will support us. All while also knowing he's staying here where he belongs with us. He's made our lives so much better just by being a part of our family. That's all because the rescue loves him and us. Another foster we had, OMalley, started as our local stray. With the help of fig and friends, he's now healthy and has changed my moms life as she gets to experience companionship for the first time in a long time. I've driven injured newborn kittens to emergency care on their dime. I've transported animals from shelters to their loving foster homes on freedom rides. I've had a house full of kittens more than once and had volunteers ready to drop of bottle feeding supplies, kitten formula, and more. This rescue is full of everyday people just like you and me, volunteering their time to make all of this happen. Fig and Friends is an adopter focused group, who does not discriminate on age, sex, orientation, religion, or financial status. I've seen this rescue go above and beyond for its adopters, foster animals, and volunteers time and time again. I can't recommend them enough. read more

My husband and I came across Fig and Friends Rescue while searching for a second dog. Our first dog was adopted from the humane society and we both wanted to pay homage to our rescue dog. We came across their Facebook page and submitted an application for a few puppies. their application process was easy and if we had any questions Julie was very prompt and gracious to answer them! We were approved in less than a day and scheduled a time to meet our potential new family member. We were able to talk with staff and ask additional questions at the meet and greet. My husband and I are so grateful for all their help to bring our dog home! I recommend anyone to reach out and ask questions or to get involved! The best part is they have an adopters group to follow up on other animals that were adopted from their rescue. Our dog came from a liter of 10 and it has been amazing to keep in touch with his brothers and sisters as they grow up and have experiences. If we could give more than 5 stars we absolutely would, they truly are passionate about finding the RIGHT home for their besties! read more

This rescue is beyond amazing!!! I adopted this beautiful girl back in February and am very thankful on how they took care of her in their care and provided the best information and backstory of how she was found with her kittens who were feral. She was a very shy girl at first and extremely scared. When I applied for her (literally as soon as I saw their post on Facebook that she was at one of their partnership pet stores) they kept in contact with me that they received the application, approximately how long it may take (background check, vet check) I was contacted that I was approved. It has been the best decision I could have made going through Fig and Friends. I have volunteered at the cat cafe in Grand Rapids before Fig and Friends partnered with them and saw how the previous rescue handled the adoptions and how many cats were returned. Fig and Friends definitely have the best interest of their cats in mind read more

If you're looking to adopt from or volunteer for a rescue with people who are hard-working and passionate about the animals in their care, look no further than Fig and Friends! Their mission is not only to help out needy cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs in whatever ways possible, but to assist in the greater vision of spaying and neutering animals to prevent creating strays in the first place. The volunteers--of which I am one--do everything from trapping animals to making crafts for events to fostering litters of kittens to returning cans to pay for vet visits. They're a small and scrappy rescue that does it all with a big vision and a big heart! I heartily recommend finding your forever friend, donating to, or working for this organization and its leader, Julie. Fig and Friends is amazing! read more

100% would recommend this rescue! Despite what a previous review said (which is very sad to include how a picture with Binx and my CHILD turned out while there were multiple people in the rescue so ONE picture that didn't turn out is going to happen. that wasn't the only picture, you should've seen the one where binx was resting his head on mine but my child wasn't looking ) This rescue makes sure every adopted cat goes to a loving home. I had the opportunity to adopt Binx and make him part of our family and he couldn't be anymore at home with us. Please enjoy these pictures of him and his bestie He's been attached to her since coming home. Again, I 10000% recommend this rescue!! read more

In October, 2022, we adopted our cat Bessie from Fig and Friends and couldn't be happier. We told Julie what kind of cat we were looking for. Julie came to our home with both Bessie and another cat which we appreciated because we wanted to see how the cats would adapt to our home. It was evident that both were taken well care of, and were playful and happy. Because of a chronic illness in our family, we could only adopt one cat and chose Bessie. Bessie was only a few months old when we adopted her. She is now closing in on her year old birthday. It was obvious to us that the fostering she received from Fig and Friends helped her adapt to our home and to us so well. read more

Fig and Friends is an amazing resource for the community. They provide care for each animal that comes into the rescue, ensure that spay/neuter is done, provide education to adoptive families, and support post-adoption. Adoption applications are processed with the needs and best interest specific pet in mind, which enables each pet the best chance of a permanent and successful adoption. Absolutely recommend getting involved, whether as a volunteer, foster, adopter, or regular donor. Thank you, Fig and Friends, for the youngest addition to our family, a new local group to support, and the friendship with Willow's foster family that we cherish! read more

I am so very thankful for Fig and Friends!! Animals often need help and emergency services - people don't know how to help so they reach out, Fig and Friends are there. When I was ready to adopt another cat I reached out and was successful working with this organization not only did they make sure I was a quality home and caregiver for the pet, they made sure the pet had been given all their shots etc to begin a happy life. Please consider donating to Fig and Friends or when you are ready, adopt through them!! Quality care and trustworthy business!! read more

We adopted our sweet pup from Fig & Friends & love her so much. Their leadership team is made up of experienced individuals with years of experience in the rescue world. When we couldn't decide, Julie went out of her way to let us have a 2nd visit & pick our perfect new family member. They have been great with transparency and very responsive with communication regarding medical records & vaccine/spay appointments. The rescue goes above and beyond to try and help animals in need find their perfect forever home. We highly recommend Fig & Friends! read more

Great rescue with great people! We applied for a couple of puppies to add to our pack and were approved quickly, and had a great experience picking her up. They were so open and supportive with all of the info on the puppies' background, vet records, personalities, etc., which I very much appreciated. We've had some not so stellar experiences with other rescues, so this was definitely a breath of fresh air for us. Our puppy has been such a great addition to our family and is perfectly happy and healthy! read more

We adopted 2 young kitties from Fig and Friends last fall. Process was quick and easy and it's clear Foster parents took the greatest care of them before us. Thinking about buying a bigger house so I can adopt more and possibly a puppy, lol. No, but for real, if you are considering getting a pet or want to donate time, or money check them out. read more