They responded quickly after putting in the application but should put on petfinder if the kitten…read moreor cat already has a potential adopter that way it is easier to choose one to adopt. We adopted our kitten over a month ago his orginal name was Easy but we changed it to Ace, he is healthy and happy and would definitely adopt from them again.

One of the best rescues I have dealt with when adopting my kittens. The kittens are all in foster…read morehomes and well loved. We adopted two of the greatest kittens in the world and we owe it all to Wells Valley Cat Sanctuary!

We applaud the staff at DAWS. They are smart, kind and best of all for us, very understanding. And…read moretheir "newish" facility is quite attractive with a very clean clinic and kennel space spread out behind the office and reception area. We recently contacted them about a dog adoption. Given our circumstances, they suggested a smaller dog than we had wanted. They were right. Sadly, though, after only a few days we realized we were not going to be able to properly care for the dog (our fault, not the dog's). So we contacted them about a return, and they were quick to respond and sympathetic. We couldn't ask for more or for a better overall experience. We are disappointed it didn't work for us but grateful for the help and guidance we received from DAWS. They do good work -- blessings on them.

Very poor communication skills rude Trying to help a section…read more8 person who came out of his apartment building this am and found a mama cat with three newborn kittens in a box in the hallway This man is on state assistance barely can afford to feed himself goes up and down the streets collecting bottles and cans that's how I know him and he reached out to me for help they initially said they would have to find a foster home and could be several days within 10 minutes this guy calls back questioning where I work how I know him and when I wouldn't reveal where I work for privacy reasons he flat out said they would not help me I would have made a very hefty donation to this group had they taking them in and set up a chewy account to take care of this little family u til they all got adopted well it's there loss and I will post this ll over the internet let it be known

Horrendous organization. I submitted an application for a rescue standard. I was contacted by Daryl…read moreand told that I wasn't a good match because he was concerned I might have children in the future and he wanted to put the dog in a home with older adults so the dog can be "under control." First of all, it was presumptuous to claim that I may have children in the future. The application just asked if there were kids in the household. He never asked if I was planning for kids in the future. He made an assumption based off my age. Not everyone wants or can have kids. That is clearly discrimination. Second, any poodle lover knows that trying to keep a standard poodle "under control" is like suppressing their personality. Standard poodles are playful and excited. They need to be properly stimulated and exercised. So, how exactly would "older adults" keep this vibrant poodle "under control?" Would this be different than a young, energetic family? Daryl has plenty of troubling misconceptions. I have some serious concerns about this organization. They could have just sent a generic email to say that I wasn't a good fit, instead Daryl made the conscious decision to point out discriminatory assumptions he had about me. Daryl's comments were offensive, hurtful, and uncalled for. I question how many potential adopters, just trying to do a good thing, have had this experience and turned away from rescuing because of people like Daryl.

We got our amazing dog from this organization and we could not imagine being any happier!!! Daryl…read moreand Jane helped us through the process and matched us with a wonderful 8-year-old golden doodle! They answered all our questions and let us visit for a long time before we decided to adopt! We have kept in touch after the adoption and they have both been generous with their time and knowledge. Simply the best!

Adopted my newest addition to the family, Ivy, from Protectors of Animals back in late August…read more(apologies for such a late review as I've been meaning to do one!). The staff at this location are super friendly and knowledgeable of their adoptable pets. I also appreciated the fact that kittens go home to foster families until they are adopted and are only at the East Hartford location on Saturdays by appointment only. Ivy's foster family even provided the most adorable card, heartfelt note, and Ivy's favorite toys to bring with her new home. I rave about this place to family, friends, and coworkers anytime they ask about Ivy. I strongly recommend anyone who is ready to take on the next step of adopting a new member of their family to do so with Protectors of Animals!

Great people helping animals Thank you wish there were more clinics like POA. Happy new yearread more

Extremely satisfied with our first time there. My…read morechihuahua/Maltese was groomed (washed, nails, ears, and cut) there today. Because I wasn't sure how short I wanted her cut, Sarah took the time to use 2 shaver blades on small spots on my dog to help me decide. I was told what time to return, and my pup was ready. The shop was clean and all went well. My dog looked great, and I was extremely satisfied! Thank you, Sarah.

Took my 12 year old drama queen, asshole cat in to get shaved and Sarah did a great job! He is so…read moremuch happier with all that hair gone and he's loving the attention! Crookshanks after!

Absolutely 5 stars through and through! When my husband and I selected the breed that was right…read morefor us we researched not only everything about the breed, but about every TM breeder in our state and surrounding states. So many terrible puppy mills & mis-bread animals to avoid! Dunebridge (Karen) was without question the best we found! She finds the time to be thorough in not only the adoption process, but at every stage leading up to it and after. Karen is the most genuine dog lover and will make sure that she provides answers, resources and support at any stage to ensure her dogs are not only in a good home, but remain properly cared for by helping the families even after the adoption with anything they need. She was wonderful about sending info & photos before the puppies were old enough to be released. We already felt so connected with ours before we even met her in person! (She will not take a pup from its mother too early. Another sign of a wonderful breeder!) She sent us with an info packet of everything we asked about, would want or need to know and what to expect. We felt prepared for vet visits and have maintained support for questions that arise. She does not push her luck with which dogs should or shouldn't be bread, physically or emotionally. She genuinely wants what is best for all her dogs (no matter if they stay or go). If something didn't work out for you with your dog, she asks that you return it to her instead of a shelter or worse. She will rescue those in need. Her prices are very fair for these dogs and you can be sure the breeding process has no corners cut to save money. The pups that leave her are AKC certified, purebread, and of parents with OFA certified healthy joints. These costly tests and precautions give your dog a life expectancy of 10-15 years versus most large breed dog breeders who cut corners in breeding that can cut your dogs life expectancy in HALF! Karen is nothing short of a 5 star breeder! We will be getting another from her and only her as soon as we're ready!

I had to take my precious fur baby to an emergency vet after hour's, not a good experience. He's…read morefine, I received a call today not from them but from Dr. Ross, apparently they contacted him. That's what I call dedication for the true love of animals with the care of respect not just for my dog but for me too. It was a minor issue but he still took the time to call that meant so much! Thank you Dr. Ross and Trish too! Not just for the wonderful care but the kindness and gentleness with our fur babies.

Everyone is helpful, cares about animals and is friendly. I had my little senior cat Blackie and…read morehe wasn't doing well. Dr. Ross did blood work and when we went in for the results he sadly told me that Blackue had cancer and with all of his other health issues, didn't have much time to live. He was so sympathetic it touched my heart. His assistant Carrie was also kind. He agreed to put Blackue onPrednisone for kitties and Blackie was better for 2 weeks. Then it was clear we had to puthim to sleep. I brought Blackue in, he was moaning with some pain. And we were together for Blackie's last minutes. It's so hard to say goodbye and they understand that so well.​

Cindy and Steve are truly the most caring and loving people. They give the puppies a beautiful and…read moreclean home. The puppies get a huge amount of attention and Cindy and Steve are dedicated to their wellbeing. I have female and she is almost two years old. My dog has such a wonderful personality and she trained very easily. I couldn't be happier!

Do not contact this party if you are an inexperienced…read morebreeder. I called to simply ask for information to potentially start the breeding process for my 2 year old labradoodle. Instead I was met with a male who's sarcasm was unnecessary. His unwillingness to help and down right rudeness was very uncalled for. Quite frankly he made me feel extremely small. I expressed it was my first time calling for advice and he proceeded to use a condescending tone to remind me of how uneducated with the process I was Prior to the call I did perform some of my own research through various websites but I figured why not pick up the phone and ask an experienced "professional?". Actually he was not professional at all. He went as far as telling me that it's because of people like me that liters end up at pet stores! Like really? WOW! I wondered if his comments were racially motivated which is not uncommon in that part of CT. However the treatment was just sad I wonder if he would appreciate someone talking to his wife, mother or kids the same way he spoke to me? Just a nasty human being! Shame on you for treating other people that way. I will never allow someone like you to deter me from learning more about what I would expect to be a positive experience.