We've had a very positive interaction with Legacy Rescue, a nonprofit rescue service that enables…read moreadoptions across the Atlantic. We ended up with a GORGEOUS Golden previously from Serbia. A previous near-feral furry baby that had basically shut down and now we are seeing him come out of his shell. The wait was fairly long, the bureaucracy in different European countries was abundant, but he arrived home and we're delighted. Today we had the programmed visit from the Chairperson of Legacy Rescue to observe the progress of our furry family. It was festive, it was fun, and it was a celebration of how our common help can give a new life to a living being.

Legacy Rescue is a wonderful organization that prioritizes what is best for the dog. They follow a…read morethoughtful process in selecting families which may upset people who aren't chosen but Legacy cares most about doing right by the dog to ensure a lasting and successful adoption. We were fortunate to be chosen to adopt one of their rescued dogs and he's been the perfect addition to our family. We can't recommend Legacy enough but encourage all to trust in their decision whatever it may be.

From August to November last year, we had a very positive experience collaborating with another…read morelady (NOT Taline) in this shelter. In December, the shelter's president, Taline, proactively reached out to ask if we could foster a cat again. At first, due to an uncertain schedule, we replied that we couldn't commit yet. About a week later, once our environment was confirmed suitable, we immediately contacted Taline with our availability, preferred cat types, and other preferences. Taline responded promptly, promising to review the list of cats needing help that week and get back to us. Over ten days passed with no response, despite our reminders. Assuming she was busy, we reached out via The Cat Connection's Slack channel under another volunteer applicant's name at the beginning of this week. Taline replied the next day, again promising to schedule a discussion this week. This week almost passed, and despite private messages and follow-ups, she ghosted us again. Six days ago, we posted a follow-up in the channel regarding fostering. Only then did Taline reply, claiming, "This channel is for announcements and statements to all members." This explanation contradicts prior posts by others requesting volunteer or other opportunities. When we asked again about scheduling a discussion, she ghosted once more. It became clear that she was not too busy to respond - she simply chose to ignore us. I guess she thought volunteers in her opinion were just someone to grab when she needed them. We want to stress that as the shelter's president, Taline's commitments carry weight. Repeatedly making promises and disappearing is disrespectful and unprofessional. Others' time and effort are valuable, and communication - whether to express concerns or provide simple updates - is essential. We hope that in her role, Taline can honor her commitments and respect the time and dedication of volunteers, rather than repeatedly making promises she has no intention of keeping.

I am a volunteer at The Cat Connection and have been for 25 years…read more I would like to ask the public to please remember that we have no paid staff. We are all volunteers and we work our hearts out for these cats and kittens. At sometimes it may be difficult to reach us, but we're running as fast as we can. I've seen comments that we don't care about the cats that are out there on the streets, but we have fantastic people helping with that one of them being Nadia. Please have patience while we work to take care of all these fur babies .

Because all cats are alike. Black cats are no different than other cats and these people have all…read morethe love in the world for these helpless creatures and anyone who who grabs one of these babies is in for some great adventures!‍‍

The best place to adopt a cat. They are great people to work with. I just adopted a cat "Jet" he…read moregets along so well with my other cat, they keep in touch with you to make sure everything is going well.

Formerly known as "Corndog" by the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), we adopted Arthur…read moreCornelius on June 29th, 2024. Arthur was surrendered to the ARL with two of his family members at the end of April. Arthur tried to wait patiently for his turn to find his furever home, but it was tough because he loves being with his people. When we met Arthur, it was obvious he was well cared for and how much the ARL staff and volunteers loved him. Despite being in the shelter for about two months, Arthur was friendly and trusting. Today, Arthur is living his best life with his new parents going on lots of adventures. The ARL staff and volunteers are kind, compassionate, and dedicated. In 2023, they facilitated 3,173 adoptions including cats, dogs, small animals like bunnies, and even some livestock! And overall, they helped around 21,000 animals in lots of other ways. Thank you for giving Arthur a second chance to live his best life. I highly recommend the ARL!

I fell in love with a dog who has massive separation anxiety. After Wendy (ARL Brewster) explained…read morehis history and needs, I took him home knowing it would be a long road. The ARL has been very helpful and has never made me feel bad about asking for advice. I live in Needham and had reached out to the Dedham shelter a couple of weeks after Arlos adoption, they were kind and accomodating. Laney the behavioralist has been so nice and helpful giving advice and tips. I am happy and grateful to the ARL and the hard work and care that the staff put in even after adoption.

they are a fantastic organization! We've adopted two dogs from them with ease. We appreciated that…read morethey approve you before you start looking at dogs available to ensure a dog isn't already adopted by the time you are approved.

Super lengthy process! I was approved after an extensive period with a long application and…read moremultiple screenings/interviews. It's easier to get a job or apartment than this rescue shelter! Then, once I was ready to meet dogs, they told me to sign up for their Saturday adoption days online. You only get 30 minutes to choose what dog you like from just their photos or else you have to wait until the next two weeks to look again. They don't even update the website with the dogs they have available - all of which are pitbull mixes. When I asked about several dogs that had been on the website for a long time, they said he would need a backyard. As a single apartment tenant in Boston who has had 10+ years owning a dog actively walking him every day, I think this was ridiculous as so many people have dogs in Boston and take better care of them than some folks I know from my hometown. Isn't it better for a dog to go to a nice home for the rest of its life than have it be sheltered or move from foster to foster home? Why did you approve me then?

I fostered and ended up adopting a wonderful senior chihuahua who only lived about 3 years due to…read morecongestive heart failure but left such a lasting impact on me. I bonded strongly to Romeo (formerly Little Man) and having to put him down was heartbreaking though it was the right thing to do at the time due to his worsening condition--KC had told me he had a heart condition when I first took him in. He was a wonderful companion and I'm very thankful to Marie Mazzeo & Kitty Connection for allowing me the opportunity to care for Romeo during his later years. He helped me endure & overcome a health crisis of my own. He was a sweetheart of a dog--and so beloved that I still mourn his loss though I have another adopted darling, now senior, canine angel, Ruby, to keep me company.

Abusive, disorganized, and irresponsible owner/CEO. Marie takes it as a personal offense if you…read moredon't let her walk all over you, even though she pressures volunteers to move rescues out before completion of their medical files, but gets pissed at YOU. Please enjoy the attached screen recordings. I'm intending on submitting a complaint to the MA Attoney General later today

I went to Gifford because I got a pair of cats from them decades ago without any problems. Times…read morehave changed. Don't bother looking on their website because you might fall in love with a cat that you will likely not get. THEY pick your cat for you based on THEIR idea of which cat will be best for you. And you won't get it soon. Here is a direct quote from an eMail I got from Gifford. "We work by way of a matchmaking process, where we seek information from applicants about what they are looking for (or not looking for) in a cat or cats. Based on that information, and once a person makes it through our approved adopter list (which can be a bit lengthy at times), we review cats in care against the applicant's information and offer meet and greets with 1 or 2 cats or pairs of cats we think fit what a person is looking for. We email you their profiles ahead of time and if you want to meet them, we set up a time and if they don't seem quite right, we would try again based on your feedback about the offered cat(s). We don't currently have appointments where people can come meet multiple cats without working through the matchmaking process. If you are OK proceeding with our matchmaking process . . . ." No, I am not OK with that. Talk about arrogance. They also did not tell me if I was on their "approved adopter list" even tho they did say their interview with my vet went fine. And they only other thing they said about wait time was that kitten season was coming up so I shouldn't have to wait too long. I'll get a pair of kittens elsewhere. :-(

The staff was very friendly and patient while we decided which kittens to adopt. All the cats here…read moreare in a good environment!

Roy was incredible. He found me the best cat I could ask for. He was quick to respond to my inquiry…read moreabout adopting a furry friend, and the process was super smooth. We went from initial email to adoption within about a week. And what a wonderful pet I have now, rescued from a kill shelter. I'm tempted to get another furry friend through Melrose Humane Society, if only I had more space!

10/10. One of the most stress free and pleasant experiences I have ever had with adoption. I filled…read moreout their adoption form and than was referred to go in person to one of their foster homes (Andrea) to see a bunch of cats/kittens because "the cat chooses you" is extremely true! Their adoption coordinator Lori set everything up super easily. Upon arrival Andrea was incredibly accommodating and let me take my time. After spending half an hour there at least, I was confident I found my cat. Andrea let me go get the stuff I needed from Petsmart and return to get her with all her paperwork set and ready. Our cat has fit in extremely well in our home and we love her dearly. Thank you!

We love Skipton! Our dog loves going there. The entire team is pleasant and clearly loves dog. They…read moreare really easy to communicate with and I love that they post updates about the dogs on Facebook.

Absolute wonderful experience for my dog and for me! They really know each dog individually. They…read moreknow my boy's quirks and can get him to eat. He gets plenty of outdoor exercise about 5-6 times a day and lots of cuddles and petting. Pictures are posted daily online so we can check on our guy. He comes home properly exhausted and smelling nicely bathed. The family run business treats their staff and animals well. Highly recommend!

Going to agree with most of the comments: 1. Little crowded…read morewith items. Could do with a reorganization 2. A little pricey but it's for a great project 3. Might be personal preference but I wish the clothes were organized by size and not color 4. Wish there was a separate door for donating items instead of walking into the store to the front counter Overall, will be coming back!

Reduce the prices and you'll get 5 stars!!…read more This place is amazing with lots of things to look through. The mission is great. But the prices are clearly bogging down their sales. They do have regular discount days but that would require multiple visits to get the thing you spot on the discount day for that grouping. Interesting variety of items in many categories. I hope someone can convince the managers to get sales moving. They have a lot of inventory, which is a good thing and could be making more money for their cause. If they just put the thrift back into their thrift store this could be one of the best of its kind in the area!