We recently went through Ozzie's Pound Puppies to find & adopt our sweet girl Daisy, (terrier mix…read morepuppy.) The process was very easy & fast. Within 48 hours of filling out the application, Daisy was with us in her new home. We are very happy to have Daisy in our family!

DON'T. Ozzie's Pound puppies has had their business license…read moreas a non-profit suspended for over a year. They were wildly disorganized even when their permit was in effect. They gave the original adopters of my dog a blank page for the adoption certificate, and when reached by phone claimed it was a copy. A copy of a blank unsigned page? I asked for documentation on the dog I'd adopted from the original adopter and never ever got it in 4 months.

Updating this review from 3 stars to 4 stars because they reached out to me shortly after my…read morereview; my suggestion on clearing the dogs medically before listing. I felt like they listened and cared. -- This is based on our experience trying to adopt a dog from AHAN pre-covid. I saw a dog on petfinder and contacted them and then AHAN reached out to let us know that particular dog was in the process of being adopted but to look at their website for others. So we did and then since I have already filled out an application, I just emailed the person back to let them know I was interested in another dog. Turns out these dogs were in Taiwan which is fine. But the second dog that we were interested in also fell through because then we were told that dog had Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia and their adoption is now pending. They said they will reach out to recommend others but never did. Why would you list a dog for adoption before you can clear them medically? Seems like a waste of time and heart break for people that wanted to adopt.

[Bottom line: AHAN is an incredible organization that takes the outmost care of its pets and…read moreensures that they find the perfect home. My Korean Jindo/malinois rescue - Athena - is the absolute love of my life. Thank you!!] I adopted Athena November 2019, before Covid officially hit the US. The house visit might not be something they do during Covid. I have been looking for a rescue for a year using adopt a pet which is a platform where people can rehome their pets and rescues can post theirs. I fell instantly in love with Athena. The description of her was really, really thorough and there were 6 videos of her in different situations (with children, other dogs, on leash walking near a dog, playing with dogs, etc.) it really gave me a great picture of her personality and behavior. The process was easy once I went through the interviews. The first interview was with Jessamy and she asked me a lot of questions to ensure that I was able to care for Athena and that my place was adequate for her. I then had another FaceTime to meet Athena (who was in Taiwan) and that only reinforced that I wanted her. I sent over a donation for Athena and her crate. [Side note, I do not think that the suggested donation covers more than 40% of the total care they invest in their dogs. Athena has all her shots, a minor surgery, scans/radios and so much paperwork from her vet in Taiwan because they really take care of their health. The food she was given was good food (Royal Canin) and she had really good joint supplements. She also had toys and a blanket. The flight was covered by AHAN and so was half the crate. Also she received basic training and was potty trained, could sit/lay down and walk on a leash. If you can donate more or on a regular basis, please do. If you can't, adopting those wonderful pets is already amazing so thank you!] Within a week, Jessamy and her team took care of everything. Flights, instructions on how to pick up the dogs, crate sizes (to place in car after pick up). When I met Athena at the airport it was the best day of my life. I was there with 4 other families, all eagerly awaiting their furry baby. Jessamy stayed in San Francisco and visited all the families to make sure the dogs were acclimated. She provided really great training advice and made sure that I was comfortable with Athena. I did additional training with Athena and a trainer here which I highly recommend if you're getting ANY dog ANYWHERE. Also I'd like to share that the size of your home doesn't matter - it's the number of walks and quality of those that does. I lived in a studio (550 square feet) for the first 8 months in San Francisco. Athena is a 50lbs dog and was super happy. We do a walk in the morning (30mn), long afternoon one (45-60mn) and evening one (20mn). I cannot thank AHAN, Jessamy and their incredible team of volunteers for the work that they do. Thank you a million times over! Alexandra

After a month contacting shelters; getting delayed (or no) responses; learning that…read morewebsite-featured animals were not suitable for x,y or z homes (their descriptions); or that the animals had not been available for weeks; after filling out applications that were like inquisitions and finding that all pre-adoption pet meetings had to be virtual, we were about to give up. Then we stumbled upon Wonder Cat Rescue. These folks act like they actually love animals and want to help them find homes. We e-mailed them; heard back immediately; met the pair we had inquired about and received them the next day. Stephanie and her volunteer foster parents are knowledgeable and caring, the animals are immunized, micro-chipped and socialized. Our new cats had had a rough entry to the world, but were saved from the 'kill shelter' by Wonder Cat, which fostered them, bottle fed them and loved them. We're thrilled. PS: Their Website was updated TWICE on the afternoon that we met the cats. Once to mark their profile "pending" and second to remove them, once we finalized the adoption. With Wondercat, the cats, which you see online are cats who actually are available.

I got two wonderful kittens from Wonder Cat, Mokey (she's the black one) and Hanzo (he's the brown…read moretabby). Volunteers raise the cats in loving homes so that they never have to spend a single night in a cage. The extra love and attention they get really shows. Mokey and Hanzo are very gentle and love people. They sit in the window all day talking to everybody that walks by and rubbing against the glass. They've become local celebrities in our neighborhood and everyone loves them. It's great that there are organizations like Wonder Cat out there that work tirelessly to give unwanted cats a chance for a better life.

We have been so fortunate to adopt not one, but two amazing puppies from Mighty Mutts! Amanda and…read moreher team rescues dogs out of the goodness of their hearts-they are NOT in it for the money. Amanda is very responsive, and is also "tuned in" to the dogs, their dispositions, what would make a good home, etc. I read a less than positive review about the application process, and it is obvious that whoever wrote it had limited experience with the process of adopting a rescue. It can be time consuming, competitive, and requires diligence. When it comes to Might Mutts, they are reviewing every application, setting up appointments, and dedicating a TON of time to making sure these precious dogs get to the right homes. It is very honorable-and I would recommend them and their organization to anyone.

My boyfriend and I looked around for a couple months in hopes of finding the perfect puppy for us…read moreand our 5 year old lab. I was becoming slightly discouraged just before I came across a puppy on their website. I got in contact with the rescue organizer, Amanda, and can't say enough good things about her and the people working with this rescue. They were all insanely kind, helpful, and had a genuine love for dogs. (I was surprised by how some other rescues treat their dogs) The whole process was a dream and our new baby is AMAZING. It's only been one day, but we are already obsessed with her. I can't thank Might Mutts enough for the hard work they do and for saving our sweet babe. Thank you SO much, Y'all rock!

Joy found us through A Better Chance Rescue--and we're so grateful she did…read more From the start, ABC's team was thoughtful and thorough about fit, answering questions quickly and keeping us updated. Joy had been living with an amazing foster family in Taiwan who clearly invested time and love. She arrived knowing sit and stay, comfortable with people, children, and ready to bond. That foundation made our first weeks smooth and joyful (pun intended). As a parent, I appreciate how Tina knew what's best for the dog and the family. The foster model and careful matching really show. Joy is gentle, eager to learn, and an instant best friend for our household. My daughter Olivia was asked to add her own words: "We found a perfect dog because of ABC. The fosters taught Joy so well with sit and stay! If someone is looking for a forever dog I definitely recommend ABC!! They put the dog in a foster family so they can know what it's like to have a family. The fosters teach regular English commands like sit & stay (they are awesome at that!). ABC is awesome!!" Thank you, Tina @ ABC, for the love and structure you pour into rescue. You didn't just place a dog; you helped build a family. -- Matthew & Olivia (and Joy!)

Can't say enough good things about ABC Animal Rescue. My family and I recently brought home our…read morewonderful dog Hachi, and every step felt right. The folks there really know their stuff--they asked us all about our home life to ensure it'd be perfect for him. Hachi arrived healthy, vaccinated, and ready to roll. He took to our home instantly, plays fetch like a pro, and settles down without a fuss at night. They're not just rescuing dogs; they're carefully matching them with loving families like ours. Big thanks--you've changed our lives for the better and literally saved our new pup's life!

I've been fostering a senior dog with NCGRR. The volunteers at this organization are stellar!…read moreThey're so caring of the dogs and people (like fosters) they support. The process for pairing dogs with the right home is thoughtful and deliberate. Even as a volunteer-run org, the team is communicative, always reachable and helpful with providing the right care for my senior. All around a wonderful group to work with.

I submitted the interest form twice and sent a follow-up email and never received any response. I…read moreunderstand this is a volunteer organization, but completely ignoring potential adopters is frustrating and unprofessional.

I started out by fostering a dog. Fairy Tales needed space to nurse a dog that was having surgery…read more He came in the and jumped in my lap. At that point I requested the adoption papers, Archie and I were meant for each other. Based on my experience, I would whole heartedly recommend Fairy Tales Dog Rescue.

These ladies do an amazing job of saving our four legged friends from being euthanized, all on a…read moreshoe string budget. We have an amazing resue chihuaha who was left in a hotel room alone and scared...Thank you for saving her and let us give her (Felonious T) a forever home...

Do I recommend?…read more Yes, yes, an enthusiastic YES! With only three cats available for adoption at the SFSPCA, they recommended several non-profit sites including one I'd found on search: Give Me Shelter. There, I spotted three or four cats I might want to know more about, all sweet. A later visit that same day, however, revealed a gorgeous boy with an adorable name that made me smile, Captain Jack Sparrow. It's like that line out of "When Harry Met Sally", "It's like a good melon: When you know, you know." I hastily filled out a very thorough application and hoped to hear back soon. Maria set up a Zoom call the following day with her and the cat foster mom who'd been tending Capt. Jack. We were approved! While I make it seem simplistic, the vetting process is *very* thorough, done as a team and for the cats' sake, I'm glad it is. Give Me Shelter wants to be sure you're 100% committed to keeping and caring for the cat for its lifetime (could be 20+ years, yo!) and will not declaw him, a truly barbaric practice that involves cutting off its digits past the first knuckle. This nonprofit has the cats' interests at heart and it's clear they're committed to supporting *you* as well to insure the adoption works. They expect a reciprocal agreement you're equally committed. I was happy to sign. That Captain Jack Sparrow would be my fifth rescue over many years gave me gravitas. And that I answered their questionnaire with complete honesty gave them peace of mind. They really care about these beautiful creatures. I picked up Captain Jack Sparrow's papers (all his papers meticulously organized with the cat chipped, fully vaxxed and neutered and given a bonus gift of a beautiful felted cubby) then I met kitty at the foster mom's place and took him home. Give Me Shelter is a wonderful non-profit, completely dedicated to abandoned cats who would otherwise be euthanized. If you're looking for a cat companion, start here. Give Me Shelter is a wonderful organization. I plan to move my AmazonSmile donations here!

We used their website to adopt our lovely Izzy, previously known as Cinnamon. They were quick to…read morerespond and asked many many questions over the phone to screen us as potential adopters, which we truly appreciate. We scheduled to meet her a few days in advance, and the foster home kept her comfortable and clearly happy. We went home with her a week after we met her since we needed to get supplies ready, and the foster kindly took care of her for a few more days.