The care and dedication from the staff at the Edison animal shelter is stellar. It's clear that…read morethey work very hard and love their work.

Love this place ! Very welcoming and ther animals are so cute and loveing too! Amazing placeread more

I have been to and volunteered at several shelters in not only the Tri State Area but in Florida as…read morewell. Never can I say, have I come across a place such as this. What a disappointment. I shall exclude the volunteer staff especially the younger ones who were amazing and so filled with love and ambition. But as for the rest of this rescue where one is supposed to be able to "Adopt"? What a laugh. Every other negative review I have read here on Angel Paws could not be more accurate in their experience. I had/saw the same upon taking my friend to adopt her second "fur-baby" (Is this a term now? I feel just as nuts as the lady running the joint). Long, long, and over dramatically short (which could have been unwarranted mind you). Arriving at opening in the evening, which seemed absurd to me to begin with, walking right in with several other families, we were greeted by lovely volunteers racing around trying to feed every little meow and squeek coming from every known corner of this small facility (I use that word as a kindness). I questioned if this was the first time that day these dear furry angels were seeing people. Most working said the owner did what she could during the day and they came at night, night being 6pm. Speaking of said owner, it was if she was the "man behind the curtain" heard of but never seen. My friend, after holding and bonding with 3 or 4 kittens believed she had found "the one". Filling out an application, as one would do, we were told we would be called within 1-2 days. Great! A week passes, I call and get voicemails, leave messages, never reach a person. She goes back for a second visit. The kitten is still their. She asks. Oh the owner has been terribly busy, but don't worry, this weekend latest, she says. The week and weekend come and go. So finally I go in myself. Because at every shelter and rescue I've worked at, to get one of these sweeties into a forever home? Top priority. And some I worked at went as far as a background check. Never did they take over a week. So yes, I went, I saw, I wanted to or may have not only shed a tear for my friend but also those poor cats and kittens trapped behind that glass window. Without needing to give reason my friend was rejected. Application declined. The owner deemed herself so high and mighty that not even a reason or explanation was given as a kindness. This is only of "those" places. A few bucks shy of the remaining "pet stores" there are. A lovely few from the front, but for the poor babies down in the basement (And oh yes, they are down there ) never seen in thsirnown mess, this "rescue" is a sham. The staff, whom I finally got to speak to me one on one all said the same. High adoption fees, low number of adoptions, abuse of funds, abuse of volunteer offered time, minors included folks. This nightmare of a "holier than thou" owner should have to face the furry jury for her crimes. Crazy cat lady would have been a relief compared to the monster described to me and read about in not only Yelp reviews, but upon further investigation into the community, and just about anyone whom has crossed her path. The same story rings true. Save yourself the time, and your children the tears. Not to mention the absurd $250 adoption fee. Which other than private rescues who strictly foster their litters, I have never seen that "price". There are some amazing rescues and shelters out there with babies and adults just as well deserving of a home. I highly recommend Somerset Animal Rescue in Bridgewater. And depending on your area the ASPCA or Woodbridge/Edison rescue. I just found my own newest addition to our family at Friends of Linden Shelter after a look on Petfinder.com Good luck to you all! Be safe and above all be smart! (Side note: For all who may need to surrender their loved pet for whatever the reason. Do NOT use Craigslist or give them to anyone who "claims" to be some kind of sanctuary that isn't legitimate. There are some mighty bad things and lives of little ones being lost this past year. Like I said. Safe, and smart.)

I'm sorry to have to write this but I had an awful experience at Angel Paws recently and I'd…read moreencourage any one reading this to adopt anywhere other than there, to avoid having an experience similar to mine. My son and I went into Angel Paws looking to adopt a pair of cats and wound up falling for two very sweet siblings who had been at their shelter for about a month. I filled out forms to adopt both of them and when I didn't hear back, returned 3 days later to visit the cats and check on our application. That night, finally , a volunteer called me and we spoke for about 20 minutes, going over the usual stuff, checking to see if I would declaw them, if cats are allowed where I live, what I'd feed them, my experience with animals, etc. and I explained that I've lived with cats all my life have a beautiful pet friendly home they could visit, and would gladly pay the $250 adoption fee for which they asked. I was told I'd hear back the next day as to when I could pick up the cats. A few more days passed, so I visited the cats again and checked on the application. This happened twice and then finally, 8 days after I filled out the initial forms, I received a brief email saying my application, "unfortunately" had been rejected. Don't waste your time here. Angel Paws is run by a crazy cat lady who thinks that no one other than she is qualified to take care of the cats and wants to keep them all for herself. I've raised cats my entire life and I'm unqualified to adopt two of theirs??? It's a shame, since a lot of good people volunteer there. I spoke to a number of them after this happened who told me my experience had been typical, stay away.

Great experience at Greenbrook Shake a Paw. We took home a beautiful baby cocker spaniel. Want to…read morethank Nicole and Brittany for a wonderful experience in getting a new family member Thank you

I'm surprised by the low reviews for this place. Shake-A-Paw was amazing when we got our brand new…read moreCavapoo puppy, Ellie! We originally tried to go through adoption, but the process is so lengthy. We even fostered some dogs but their size and temperament just didn't work out for our lifestyle. I'm glad we tried rescuing first, but it's ultimately not for everyone. A lot of people have negative thoughts about pet store shopping but Shake-A-Paw is the best. We needed a calm but active puppy, who was small in size, and fit perfectly into our 1BR apartment. Meet Ellie! A 13 week old Cavapoo from Iowa. When we saw her in the store, we just knew she was the one. The sales associate who helped us was named Bryan, and he spent so much time with us. He went over everything in detail and took us step-by-step through all of the paper work. He even walked around the store with me and helped me choose all the essentials that we would need. The whole process, from walking in the door to leaving probably took a little over an hour. It's not like you just walk in, choose a dog, and leave. You have to prove your income and they call you to verify if you're a real person and to prove that all your information is factual. All medical records and breeder information as well as parental lineage was provided to us upon purchase. We got to see where she lived prior to coming to Shake-A-Paw and what her parents looked line (as well as their medical history). It was so thorough. Bryan assured us that he would give us a call at the end of the week to see how Ellie is doing. I really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. It wasn't just like he was trying to make a quick sale. He even told us stories about his own dogs, which made him appear so knowledgeable. My advice to anyone looking for a dog is this: Buy the dog that fits best into your lifestyle, don't adopt just to adopt. If you adopt a wonderful dog that works well for you, that's amazing but typically shelter and rescue dogs come with years of trauma, neglect, or abuse. It takes a certain type of person to be able to handle that and give them the life they deserve. Ellie was the best choice for us and we're so thrilled we have her as our baby now. Thank you, Shake-A-Paw, for bringing us immense joy with our darling puppy. Update after 3 weeks of getting our girl: Ellie is as sweet as can be. People are RIDICULOUS! You're buying a PUPPY! To the one reviewer who said, "They drug the dogs. I got the world's worst Pomeranian. They just bark all day long". YEAH THAT'S WHAT DOGS DO IF YOU DON'T TRAIN THEM! As for people complaining about health issues and vet expenses, that's what you signed up for! To care for the dog, no matter what. A dog is not disposable. They are hard work. These reviews are written by irresponsible dog owners. Shake-A-Paw is a reputable place to become a pet parent. Please understand, if you purchase a puppy, you will need to invest time and money for their lifetime! You need to train it and provide entertainment for it. If you don't, that is negligent and the puppy will display poor behavior. I'm almost livid at these people making such accusations against this business. Please read the positive reviews and ignore these crazy people.

I live in a wooded area with lots of animals, including red foxes, grey squirrels, chipmunks,…read morebunnies, dozens of species of birds (which we feed), and deer. Some of the wildlife are cute and entertaining, others are a nuisance. On two occasions, we've been terrorized by what we assumed were rabid raccoons, based on their bizarre and aggressive behavior. The first one came up on our deck and wouldn't leave, even after I tried to scare it off with my leaf blower. The second time, last week, a clearly very sick raccoon roamed around my property for hours, repeatedly coming right up to the house, and charging at me when I tried to shoo it away. On both occasions, we called the Plainfield Area Humane Society for help. A young lady came out in the truck with a snare and a net and managed to capture the animals and take them away. This time, she said the raccoon probably did not have rabies, but most likely had distemper. They weren't going to euthanize the animal. They would medicate it and attempt to nurse it back to health, and then release it. Healthy or not, I hope it doesn't come back here.

Stopped by today to take a look and one of the staff members took me around to look at the dogs and…read morecats. He took his time and was very very nice. I'm definitely going to go back but this time with my husband. From what I saw, all the animals are very well cared for and I appreciate that.

He took care of my mother's cat while she was away for thanksgiving and cleaned the litter pan…read morewithout my mom's asking, can't ask for more than that! :) Update August 2017: He has been awesome with my mother's geriatric dog as well. You can tell he really cares. I can't say enough good things!!!

We have been using Sal's Pals for our dog for almost a year and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreservice. Sal and his walkers are reliable and I love that they send a detailed text message about your pup. They usually send a photo as well which is a treat in the middle of a long work day. Sal's Pals is also extremely flexible. Although we try to keep last minute schedule changes to a minimum, things come up. Sal always found a way to walk our dog even with little notice. It's a comfort to have him and his walkers always available to help.

Our dog is happy-go-lucky fella who has never met a human or a dog he didn't like. Which is why I…read morewas extremely surprised he refused to return to this boarding place. We had boarded him there and were about to drop him off again, but he started resisting and pulling away really hard. We've boarded him at several places and he always pulls IN really hard to get in. This is the only place where we got this "I'm not going in" reaction from him. No clue what happened there, but we'll trust our doggo over what the website says.

Authentic kennel where the workers clearly love and enjoy their job and dogs. Hard to find an…read moreauthentic genuine animal loving spot since all the "boutique dog pet spas." If in the area no need to look anywhere else. The workers you can tell love what they do and my dog has always loved coming here. Keep up the great work. Refreshing to find a place around here that has a similar caring over profit/business mentality which you find out west and in other countries. Thank you for all your work and love to the animals you serve!

Swung by this place (first time at a Petco) being a non-pet customer to get a bird feeder…read more Was pleasantly surprised to see some pets like guinea pigs, mice, parakeets, fishes and even chameleons on sale and their enclosures were fairly well maintained. They have a huge shop with so many pet needs and pet grooming salons. My kid had a fun time thinking he was at a zoo. The parking is huge as it's attached to a common shopping plaza.

I took my dog to the Petco groomers Friday 10/19/25 at 10:00 am, and not long after found a flea on…read moreher. I ignored it, as I didn't want to make a big deal if there was only one, and then found more two days later. I called with this finding, and got countered with an unfriendly, unhelpful response. My dog didn't have fleas before, and hadn't been in contact with any other dogs or animals between the time I picked her up and dropped her off. I explained this on the phone, and got told they followed their cleaning protocols, though provided no evidence or support. I paid a good amount of money for the service ($120 for a facial trim, bath, and nail clipping plus tip). I was given no offer for a treatment or refund, and am very disappointed in the customer service I received.

We take our pups, Charlie and Baker, to CBW Middlesex. I am shocked to see the other 1 star…read morereviews. The team there is second to none. It is really the only place where we feel 100% comfortable leaving them while we travel. Whether C and B spend the day at day care, or the weekend there, they come home tired and worn out! Our youngest, Baker, is a puppy, and has a TON of energy. Occasionally, upon pick up from day care, we will hear that he had to go to time out for a little bit. We are ok because we know Baker can get a little rambunctious. If you are on the fence, give this place a try. They have always treated our dogs appropriately and we will not go anywhere else!

My dog loves going here. She loves the women the best. They are so attentive to her needs. Snuggle…read moreTime Fridays are her favorite.

We love Dr musum and the techs so loving and very knowledgeable about vaccines and a very detailed…read moreexam

DO NOT REMOVE THE REAL REVIEW ITS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH…read more Years ago, Plainfield Animal Hospital was the best. However, over the last two years apparently whoever has taken over has made cut to the staff and has hired some of the worst veterinarians I've seen. Terry at the front desk was always a lovely woman to my Clarence Dr. Boyce and Dr. Lyons also were fantastic to my Clarence however on December 20, 2025 I went to my clinic of 11 years with my pet and Barbara who I'm extremely disappointed in, went to the back to make sure that somebody would see my sick dog. Jackie, the vet tech came out, and I love Jackie to do an a quality of life assessment so they said that Dr. Lyons was on a break but they would put me in a room. I waited for an hour. I did not want my dog to die at an emergency vet veterinary clinic so sadly, I took him home. Clarence didn't make it. We went to the veterinary emergency group in Summit NJ and there is where I had to put him to sleep! My Clarence passed away from a ruptured tumor that was on his spleen! I hope that everyone that was on has memories of Clarence and how they treated him and me! You should all be ashamed of yourselves And as a warning, I put a very similar review on Google and they actually had the audacity to try to take it down so avoid this place because they don't want you to know what happened