We adopted a dog from them a couple weeks ago and everyone was so nice when we came in to meet him!…read moreI guess the dog we picked was a favorite and it really showed because everyone wanted to come say bye to him and was so excited he was getting a forever home and he was so excited when they came out which really shows how well they treated him. You can tell how much they care about the dogs they have there!! They also wanted updates on him and how he was settling in and it was just all around an awesome experience and we absolutely LOVE our new dog!! He is such a sweetie pie and exactly how they described him. I got a like 8 page meticulous medical report on him and his health because he was part of a group of dogs they got from an overcrowded home and quite a few were sick when they got them. It was such a great experience and when we are ready to get another dog, we will absolutely be back! Couldn't recommend this rescue more!!!

My experience adopting a 9 or old shih-tzu has soured me on evercadopting another pet. I later…read morelearned just shortly after adopting her for $400 that she was actually much older than nine years. Two vets estimated her age to be 12 to 14 years old. We found out she couldn't see much at all. Thiscrescue had to know this information already. There was no mention at all about her health. I believe the foster knew too. The foster told us she felt this shih-tzu was much older!! Bottom line, I would not have adopted her if I knew she was much older than nine. $400 to get her at the end of her life. Sad. I love dogs and am giving her the best end of life years I can. But this experience with AZ small dog rescue was like a switch and bait, thought I was adopting a 9 or old with some decent years left. Instead, she is much older, blind and not healthy. These rescue places need to be more honest in their advertising.

My girlfriend and I recently went to Friends For Life and adopted Sugar (Chow Mix). She is so sweet…read morejust like her name! We were very impressed with the whole process. It was thorough but smooth. The adoption counselor was super awesome and nice as well. We went home with a crate and a bag full of toys,blankets,harness, dog food, etc which was very generous of them. I would definitely recommend this place!

Sarah Kay and I are starting our 4th year together...she is one of the most incredible dogs I have…read moreever had! We both seem to be able to train each other, and blown away of the communication we have together. But sometimes, she's just messing with me. Would like to get her "service dog certificate", she has helped a 74 year old lady with tasks I hadn't even thought of...love you Sarah Kay!

Symba has been home for one week & we could not be happier!! He is well mannered and full of love…read more The staff is welcoming, friendly & knowledgeable. They are thorough & thoughtful, highly recommend!

We had the absolute best experience at Animal Kingdom in Arizona Mills Mall, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our decision to get our cream golden retriever puppy from here. From start to finish, the entire experience was thoughtful, transparent, and genuinely caring. Our puppy is beyond precious--healthy, happy, and already such a beloved part of our family. You can tell he was raised with care, and that Animal Kingdom truly prioritizes the well-being of their animals. A huge, heartfelt thank-you to Danica, who made this experience truly exceptional. Danica is one of those rare people who clearly loves what she does. She walked us through every single detail, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and made sure we fully understood exactly what we were signing up for--no rushing, no pressure, just honesty and care. She made us feel confident, supported, and excited every step of the way. Buying a puppy is a big decision, and Danica made the entire process feel smooth, personal, and reassuring. We never felt like "just another customer." Instead, it felt like we were being guided by someone who genuinely wanted the best outcome for both us and the puppy. If you're considering getting a puppy and want an experience that is professional, transparent, and full of heart, Animal Kingdom at Arizona Mills Mall is the place to go--and if you can work with Danica, consider yourself incredibly lucky. We will forever be grateful for this experience and for our perfect little golden boy.

Adopting from Best Friends Kennels was the best decision for our family. We found them online and I…read moresent a message through their website. I received a response within an hour. Naphtali and I communicated through text and she walked me through the process, answered every silly question I had and sent me videos and pictures. Of course I was worried (like with anything on the internet now) that it might be a scam but I felt right away after talking to her that this was real. We FaceTimed and she sent me picture updates and videos. We live in San Diego so we were trying to figure out schedules to get out there but she had already planned on a trip out this way so she offered to drive our puppy directly to us. AMAZING! Our Rosey is absolutely the most well behaved, sweet, calm but fun and playful dog I've ever met. We love her so much And are so thankful to have found Best Friends Kennels!

We had such a wonderful experience with Best Friends Kennels! From the very beginning, Naphtali was…read moreincredibly helpful, kind, and knowledgeable as we went through the process of choosing our new Brussels Griffon puppy. She answered all of our questions with patience and made sure we felt confident in our decision. You can really tell she cares deeply about the dogs and the families they go home with. Thanks to her guidance, we now have the most adorable little pup, and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Best Friends Kennels--and especially Naphtali--for anyone looking for a healthy, happy, and well-loved puppy!

Best Rescue Ever. We had a bad experience with another rescue and Follow Your Heart Rescue was very…read morepatient with us The process was super easy and they were very thorough on the adoption process. The best part is they informed us how their rescue works and assured us that they are there for us 100% through the whole process. Even after adopting your new pup. I love how super quick they are to responding to messages, emails, phone calls. They really want to find their puppies and dogs, a forever Home. We are happy with our new Pup Tank and we renamed him Milo. Thank you Follow Your Heart Rescue for allowing us to believe in 2nd chances and helping us find our new fur family member! He is so loved! Ohh and spoiled!

We love our puppy Andy that we adopted this April! We met him at the Petsmart event and fell in…read morelove. The event was a bit chaotic in knowing how to fill out what to get to meet a dog but it all worked out. We were shocked novody else was interested in this sweet boy and his foster eas very kind and informative to help us make sure he was a good fit for our home. They were also very patient with us running around to grab supplies. While the adoption fee is a bit higher than some rescues there is a tax break and it's nice that majority if the shots were paid and planned along with the neutering. Andy came home healthy with us and immediately took to his big sister who he loves so much. It was nice that he had spent time with his siblings so he was used to having another dog around and is just a great pup for our family! Can't imagine not having adopted him the day we met him.

Clearly some of the most respected experts in the valley. They are a wealth of information and…read morebrought me and my George together. They are thorough, they will check you out before adoption. Andy, Amy, Kim and all of the team are special to me and my family.

From the owner: SAVE-THE-SNORTIES!…read more Almost Home Bulldog Rescue is a non profit, charitable 501(c)3 organization based in the Maricopa County area of central Arizona. We are dedicated to the rescue of unwanted, neglected, and abandoned English & French Bulldogs. Our focus is bully breeds from local euthanasia lists as we recognize these animals are in the most dire condition with the highest need. We can't save every dog but we can make a difference... one dog at a time!

I needed a "feline fix " and I had a great time on my first visit, so much so I am volunteering…read morewith Saving One Life, who cares for the cats living at the cafe. The cafe itself is nice, the snacks and merch they sell are very reasonably priced and it's just a cool idea and chill environment. I will definitely support the cafe as a business by visiting along side signing up to volunteer to do chores that tend to be done to care for the cats.

The woman who owns this place does not know how to communicate. It's also not a cafe... it's just…read morea room full of underfed cats advertising 'events'. MY good friend adopted 2 cats from here. It was a total hassle, horrible communication. And when we went to visit them before the adoption we were accosted by children at some sort of birthday party. The cats were STRESSED. WE WERE STRESSED. They scheduled our meeting with a birthday party for some young kids who were just flicking cat toys in our face and all the cats faces and running around so we couldn't interact like we would have hoped too. When we went to pick the boys up finally( 2 brothers who we were told wereNOT bonded but absolutely were.. thank goodness we took both)(..There was some sort of 'date' event going on and I had people swarming me constantly while I was trying to connect and CATCH the kitties we were taking home. It was a disaster. The price to adopt both was a Little outrageous as well considering you could tell they were fighting for food.... I appreciate what this woman is doing and please please adopt and don't shop, but be ready to spend some money and be frustrated trying to adopt.... Or even get a coffee from this cat 'CAFE'

We adopted our pup friend in February. We have owned many dogs over the years and have dealt with…read moreseveral shelters. We have found that this shelter really cares about their pups, especially what type of home an adoptee is going to be part of. They do a great job of matching up their new family members. Our pup has become the BEST addition to our family. She was from a hoarding situ and was skittish, but she has become one of the sweetest family members we have ever had and we ADORE her! Valley Dogs is an extremely caring group that really does match up pups and their families. We are grateful they care so much about the pups in need! We highly recommend them for adopting your next family member. They truly are an awesome group!

Valley Dogs is a local rescue group run by the most compassionate people I have ever met. I have…read morefostered dogs for several local and non-local rescue groups including Valley Dogs, but what strikes me most about Valley Dogs is the animals they choose to pull from the shelters. Valley Dogs is run by a man named Michael West. From what I've observed, Michael chooses to take on the dogs that need the most help medically - the dogs hit by cars, obese owner surrenders, pregnant owner surrenders, older dogs with big hearts (figuratively) and medical conditions... I am not sure how he manages to finance all of this. Valley Dogs holds a few fund raisers through out the year, but I know the cost to get his dogs in good enough health to be adopted must be daunting. I can see the stress in his face every time I see him. However, he keeps pulling dogs in great need from the shelter because I don't think he can turn away. All of Valley Dogs rescues are fostered before they go up for adoption. This is a fantastic thing. Michael takes on a lot of these dogs. There is always a beautiful and kind red head (his wife?) that is with him at the adoptions and an older veteran as well. They foster a lot of the dogs, too. They know the quirks and idiosyncrasies of each of the dogs they foster. This helps with placement. I love this group. They are human, but they must be hidden angels because the dogs they are helping are the ones most definitely the most in need. They are very often at the PetsMart on 20th and Highland on the weekends trying to find homes for their dogs. If you see them and want a specific type of dog, I would imagine they would scour the shelters for you