Very clean and nicely displayed treasures. Definitely worth your visit. If you need good things…read morefor a new home/apartment great selection

I was happy to be a patron of rescue treasures resale shop in South Haven, Michigan. They have an…read moreample selection of hard goods, kitchen goods dog and cat rescue items and jewelry. All the proceeds go to support the no kill shelter of Van Buren County. The staff was helpful and quickly served our needs.

When I first walked in they told me I would have to submit an application to see the dogs, ok great…read moreno problem. We leave and my boyfriend (who is 19) submits the application and within like 20 minutes receives a call. *background: my boyfriend put me and my miniature dachshund down on the application because the dog would be around us a lot, not because we live with him* First we get told that he has to be 21 so the dog would have to be put under his dad's name, and they would have to call his dad to make sure it is ok. (He has no problem with this). I was in the store while my boyfriend took the call, and the lady he was talking to told him that no information was found for my dog. She was REAL snotty about this. (She is not under my name for the vet but my moms, she's just the one who paid for/set up the account for my dog because I was a minor when I got my dog). I had my boyfriend call back and tell them that my dogs name is not under any of the names on the application and the lady was once again rude. She called my boyfriend's dad, and asked like she said she would. My boyfriend's dad said yes of course and the lady replied with "okay.. I guess". *at some point during the call she informs my boyfriend that all the people in his household AND my dog would have to come in to meet the said dog to make sure everyone would get along. My dog does NOT do good in shelter/vet like environments. She does not do well with new people.* After she gets off the phone with my boyfriend's dad, she calls my boyfriend back and tells him that my mom would have to call my vet and allow them to release the medical information. I understand the application and them wanting to make sure all of their dogs go to a good home, but the attitude and the way that we were both treated, as LEGAL adults, is very disappointing.

Located on Evans in Valpo…read more This is an awesome place to go to adopt your next pet. They have a lot of dogs & get new ones in all the time. From mixes to pure breds, there is always someone in need of a good, loving home. If you're not looking to adopt right now, you can always volunteer. They need walkers, cleaners, and fosters. You can also donate much needed items. They keep a list on hand of the things they are in need of. Everyone is so nice & helpful. The dogs are well taken care of. The cages are clean. The dogs get walked and played with by the volunteers. They make sure that each dog has a meet & greet & is the right fit for their potential family.

We adopted Gus from Doodledee almost 7 years ago. He is a mini Sheepadoodle and is perfect for us…read more He has been extremely healthy and is fun and funny every day. He loves walking 2-3 miles every day in our parks with my husband. He fits the rhythm of our lives just as we hoped. We would highly recommend Doodledee as a breeder of quality dogs based upon our experience. While I have hundreds of pictures I'll attach only two, one from 6 1/2 years ago and another from today.

I can't say enough great things about DoodleDee Goldendoodles! Bethany was an absolute gem--so easy…read moreto communicate with and you can tell she genuinely cares about her pups and their futures. After losing my dog, she was incredibly understanding and helpful, never making me feel rushed or like it was just about the sale. Fast forward to today, and my new fur baby is home, and I couldn't be happier! He's hands down the sweetest dog I've ever had. The love and care put into him before he came home is clear--he's already house trained, knows his manners, and loves to snuggle. If you're in the market for a new furry friend, look no further. DoodleDee Goldendoodles is the place to go!

I want to give more than 5 stars for NLOL. Our adoption counselor Jackie is just amazing in terms…read moreof support she provides! She checks in with me about the dog almost everyday provide appropriate support and guidance every time when I was faced with difficulties because the dog was not fully house trained. NLOL offers two week foster period before adoption, which is a wonderful mechanism to get to know the dog before the big commitment. I am still in the middle of the foster period but I am just beyond impressed by the support I was given. It has been an wonderful experience so far. I would recommend NLOL to everyone who is considering adopting a dog!

If you read nothing else - fostering with New Leash on Life is the best, no-regrets decision I ever…read moremade. If you want more details about how and why I reached this conclusion, read on. I wanted to volunteer with animals, and I was frustrated by the larger organizations extremely limited opportunities and complicated process to volunteer. No, I didn't want to read a 50 page manual and take a test just to clean cages. I wanted to make a big difference in the lives of dogs and help Chicago become a no-kill city. Surely, it couldn't be that hard to find an organization with no red tape and an easy process to volunteer. Enter: New Leash on Life. I found them about 2.5 years ago on this Yelp page with their address listed downtown. I later realized this downtown address was only a PO Box which means NLOL does not have a physical location/adoption center. The implication of this is that all dogs go straight from rescue into foster homes until they find their forever families. This process can take weeks or sometimes months - depending on the dog. Don't let the uncertainty of a timeline deter you - fostering for New Leash is an absolute dream and here are my top three reasons why: 1. Unparalleled people - the nicest and most sincere adoption counselors. They constantly check up on the pups, their progress, and making sure you as a foster have everything you need. Not just via email- typically by text messages which means a quick response time. 2. Super flexible - a. Vacation or trip? No problem! New Leash will work with you and your schedule b. Work long hours? No problem! New Leash can schedule a walker to come during the day 3. And last but not least, THE DOGS. They really know how to pick them. Every dog that I've fostered has been kind hearted, adorable, and an A++ cuddler. Every dog deserves the right to a loving, safe home. Yes fostering is a short term arrangement, but it's a critical piece to helping these pups find their long term forever. Nothing makes me happier than seeing every dog I've fostered thriving in their forever homes. If you're on the fence about fostering, just try it. Anyone who loves dogs can do it and do it successfully. It is an extremely rewarding process and this organization makes it SO easy.

I came in with my daughter and we were warmly greeted by reception and their shop cat, Ember. I…read moretold them I was looking for a cat that would be able to get along with my child. So, they invited me in to the cat area. A worker there that works with the cats introduced me to a few and answered all of my questions. I was pleased to see that the cats all looked like they were well treated, provided toys, well fed, etc. I was allowed all the time I wanted to hang around different cats and get a feel of how we might get along if I were to adopt them. I ended up adopting a bonded pair of orange male cats, about 4 months old. I had to fill out some paperwork for the adoption process. On adoption, the shelter gave me a nice starting supply of treats, food, litter, and toys. From filling out the paperwork, I had the cats home within 48 hours. The fee for adopting the cats was $60 for both of them. Both of my cats were up to date on their shots and were neutered. I have had the cats for a couple months now. At first, they were a little shy in their new environment, but once they got comfortable, they have been model cats. Sometimes, new cats will have issues with using their litter box or eating properly, but these cats didn't let the move affect their appetite or litter habits. They are still a little nervous around my daughter, which is understandable since she can be very erratic, but they are warming up to her as I get her to understand that she has to be patient, calm, and easy with the cats to get them to like her better. And, as a pleasant surprise, one of the cats has a wonderful habit of waking me up from nightmares and snapping me out of night terrors. The first time, I just thought it was a coincidence, but as it keeps happening, I feel more at ease going to bed. After having the cats home for a few weeks, the humane society reached out to me by phone to see how things were going with the cats - whether they were using their litter boxes, whether they were eating well, how they were adjusting to the home, etc. It was nice to hear the follow up call and really showed that they care very much about the animals that they look after. The absolute hardest part about dealing with the Humane Society was only adopting two cats. I would very highly recommend that someone looking for a pet to look into the Humane Society.

The lady at the front desk was SUPER rude when we walked in. We just wanted to see the dogs in the…read morekennel because I thought it would be a good idea for my son to see dogs in a controlled environment since he really loves dogs but is petrified of them. (I blame the park by our house in Chicago that is NOT a dog park but people treated it like it was and let their off leash dogs run, jump, bark and yip at my son). We were FIRMLY told they only accept appointments (nowhere does it say that on their website) and they NEVER let anyone into the kennels, to which my thought was, What are you hiding? I was disappointed because I thought this might be a sure fire way to help him get over his fear of dogs (maybe just for a day) but back to the drawing board I go.

Staff members at OTAT were very helpful and informative, their dogs are clearly loved and well…read morecared for. They gave us great tips and resources after we adopted Fitz! The process was easy and affordable. Thorough medical record keeping. The only bad thing I could say is the facility does feel a bit under-resourced for a rescue group that has been around for 3 decades. Feels like walking into a rental home, but I assure you this group and their team were highly professional and high quality! Will certainly be recommending OTAT to others. :-)

I have been fostering with them for 6 months now and I can't say enough good things about this…read moreorganization. The staff loves their job, are on it when your foster is sick and are pros at social media marketing to show off the fosters cuteness. What I love most about this organization is that most animals are in foster homes. It gives them time to decompress and allow them to show their true potential. Future adopters are able to really get to know their likes, dislike and quirks. Don't hesitate to volunteer, foster or adopt your newest cuddle buddy

I visited three times and then I made my choice to adopt and I'm very happy. I adopted Tyrus…read moretigeres. Is the sweet mixed breed dog, Boxer, American terrier and pit she looks like a tiger with her stripes and spots. The sweetest baby girl you could imagine I call her honey bun.

Hard to give a rating since they didn't do anything at all, so I went with one star. We had our 13…read moreyear old pet pass away and were looking for a pup to replace her as our other dog was in need of a companion. We hoped to get one relatively quickly. We filled out an application for a pup they had and got an email confirmation the application was being sent to Heartland. To be sure they got it, I sent them an email directly with a summary of what we were looking for and attached a copy of the application in case they hadn't received it. For the week after that, we had no response at all from Heartland. Nothing. No acknowledgement by phone, text, nor email. I didn't expect much, but did expect something. The adoption process is way too complicated. We wanted to adopt a rescue or shelter dog as our last pet was, but it is simply too complicated and frustrating, especially when the place with the animals won't participate. We ended up going with a breeder and have the pup at home now. To be fair, Elkhart Humane Society called a day after we submitted an application to keep on file to say we were accepted. Another agency sent an email saying the pup we were interested in had been adopted that day but they would keep the application. Not so for Heartland. They did eventually send an email . . . 3 days after we had our puppy at home. We've had 2 dogs in our home for decades. We prefer going the rescue/humane society route, but they make it much too hard and frustrating to use. Not sure I'll even try using them next time. I'm glad some folks had a good outcome with them, but for us it was nothing but crickets from Heartland.

Everything went smoothly with my adoption but I had to give the dog back due to the dog being…read moreaggressive towards children. They re-listed the dog and put that he was good with children.

If you decide to fill out an application (which is extensive) and pay the application fee (which is…read morereasonable) be sure to try and stay on top of what's happening with your application because they might just start ignoring you and adopt the dog your interested in to another person and not even tell you. So, you might just wait around hoping they get back to you and they never do... even if you e-mail them to check on the status of your application. Now, I totally understand that they are going to put the dog in whatever situation they find the best for the dog but I just couldn't believe that they would take my money, call my references (which were glowing), and just stop all communication. The lack of common curtsey was astounding. If you decide to adopt from this group, be prepared to be jerked around! Here is the letter that I wrote to them once I went back to petfinder.com and found out that the dog I was interested in was adopted: How rude!!! You should have told me that Winston had been adopted by another person!! Instead you just cut off communication with me and I am just supposed to guess that he'd been adopted?!?! In the future, please be nice enough to tell a potential adopter that the dog they are looking at is no longer available!! Anyways, I am not going to ask for my application fee back because I believe that it is going to a good cause but I will for sure go out of my way to let people know to avoid working with your organization in the future. -Sarah