I couldn't be happier to have chosen Elissa to represent me. I was looking for an attorney with…read moresignificant experience in handling legal name changes. Elissa and Willa were very kind and supportive from start to finish. I very much appreciate their expertise and the degree to which they simplified the entire process; they truly did "all the heavy lifting" for me. I highly recommend their services!

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Really nice guy, not a great rescue owner (and in fact was told by another rescue owner he was shut…read moredown by the state?). Posted a dog we fell in love with on sight, but Scott did not share honest information about how difficult this dog's behavior was. The dog bit me the day we picked him up because Scott was trying to insist on getting a picture before we left. I thought it was a one off, but now that we have come to know the dog, I realize that Scott was completely out of line sending this dog to a home with a young child and we are - despite our best efforts - in a position of needing to rehome a dog we cannot trust. I wouldn't in a million years send this sweet but troubled pup back to Scott, so I was relieved to hear he was shut down.

Scott Steinman posted a picture of a puppy he called a Cane Corso. When I went to his home it…read morelooked like a pit mix. She was covered in dry fecal matter and stank, he didn't bother to bath her at all. She was kept outside without a dog house for shelter in below freezing temps. She had an old harness on her that was digging into her flesh and choking her, it left skin irritation. The food he gave her was Purina One Plus, very crappy food. Her skin was dried out from the cold weather. I paid for her because I know if I left her there she would freeze to death without any shelter. He said she had two shots plus rabies! I checked with him and the shelter and there was no record for this puppy anywhere. She had no wormings done and no heart worm preventative done, plus he sold her without being spayed first!! He might have cared about saving dogs lives at some point but not anymore. I paid $650 for this pit mix. The only reason I took her was because she was neglected and in such poor condition she would have died in his care at some point. Scott is clearly unfamiliar with dog breeds, nutrition, and lacks insight and compassion for these dogs in his care. He said he would take her back if I ever wanted to surrender her so that way he could sell her twice and get more money for selling a surrendered pup. I would never take her back to him, the puppy would have been better off at ACCT Philly than in his possession for shelter and an adequate diet. I think he may be using donation money for his own dogs because he definitely Did Not spend a penny on her. He only gave her enough low quality food to keep her alive and that is about it. There were no other dogs outside, he kept some in his garage because I heard them barking. He probably gets free dogs from the Amish and then turns a profit on them. This IS NOT a rescue, it is a broker of animals for his own gain. He might sound compassionate but his actions speak louder than words!! I rescued a dog's life from this rescue. I could not turn my back on this pup it was heart wrenching. All of these pictures he posts are bologna! Staged to drum up donations probably for his own pets. Charlatan! He was so fixated on the myth that this pup was a Corso and did not accept reason that it was a pit mix. He was trying to justify the high price he was charging $650, with no shots, no Wormings, no vaccines, and not being spayed. He is really daft. Try to adopt from a reputable shelter like Acct Philly. They do everything with shots, wormings and spay before you adopt. Plus the dogs there get fed and have shelter from the elements. This broker should be put on the Dog Rescue Wall of Shame!

This place is so wonderful. There are three whole floors of clean, well-maintained, free roaming…read morespaces for cats and kittens. The rooms are organized so that cats are in the best and most comfortable environment for their age and personalities. The staff is so kind and knowledgeable about the cats. We adopted two kittens here and were given cute little blankets to take home with them, and all the information we could possibly need for pet care and vet visits. The adoption fee was super reasonable considering the kitties came fully up to date on all their shots, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Can't say enough good things about Kitty Cottage!

We adopted our girl Biscuit from Kitty Cottage and we had a great experience! Facilities are clean…read moreand the staff is really friendly. All of the cats appeared healthy and happy and the cat rooms were open and accessible. Great place to adopt from!

First of course some history:…read more Hope Lodge was completed in 1748 by Samuel Morris who was a wealthy Quaker businessman. As a young man Sammy worked with his father at a mill complex in Ambler. Later he bought and sold commercial property in Philadelphia along with owning ships, a quarry, kilns, a tannery and Mather Mill which is only a block away from the mansion. As if that wasn't enough, Morris also had side hustles as being the justice of the peace for Whitemarsh, Philadelphia county commissioner and an assessor for Philadelphia county. While Morris supposedly had never been to England, he adopted the most current architectural style of the day in both England and America, Georgian, named for King George I who was reigning at the time. The style was popular in Great Britain for its balance and symmetry. Fun rumor #1 is that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered some advice on the mansion's design in exchange for some quarried lime and farm goods. Now here's where the historic part comes in. In 1777 the Whitemarsh Encampment, a six-week period of the American Revolution when the Continental Army camped in the surrounding fields after the Battle of Germantown and before encamping at Valley Forge occurs. During that time the house was used as the HQ of George Washington's Surgeon General, John Cochran. Fun rumor #2 is that while Washington never slept at the mansion or on the property, supposedly GW rode his horse through the first floor hallway of Hope Lodge during a visit. There is no evidence to support this claim, even though the hallway is wide enough, but no doubt that Washington would have visited Dr. Cochran frequently during the encampment. Eventually everything gets sold to English banker Henry Hope. Hope, to give you a sense of his importance, has enough juice at the time that Adam Smith in the 4th Edition of his still read today economics masterwork The Wealth of Nations, dedicated the book to Hope. Also if the Hope family name sounds familiar it's because among other things the Hope Diamond was named after them due to their ownership of the diamond. Never intending to live in Whitemarsh, Hope purchased the property as a wedding gift for his ward, James Watmough. It was the Watmoughs who named the site Hope Lodge, in honor of their benefactor. Prior to that and during Samuel Morris's lifetime the property is known as Whitemarsh Farms and Whitemarsh Estate. The property is then sold to a family who for almost the next century uses it primarily for farming. Lack of funds prevented upgrades to more modern things gas lighting and indoor plumbing in the late 19th century which meant the mansion's 18th century integrity is retained. From the Internet: "In 1921 the property is sold to Keasbey and Mattison, a development company whose plan was to demolish the structure and extend a nearby limestone quarry. To save it from destruction, William and Alice Degn bought the property in 1922. Early historic preservationists, they carefully restored the house and added their collection of 18th and early 19th century furnishings. They did not install a central heating system in the main house because of its destructive piping; rather they added a wing onto the existing summer kitchen for a winter residence. Both of the Degns loved flowers, and they created a beautiful rose garden on the south side of the house. After Mr. Degn's death in 1940, and Mrs. Degn's death in 1953, ownership of the house was transferred to the Hope Lodge Foundation, and in 1957, to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Today, Hope Lodge is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with the Friends of Hope Lodge, a non-profit support group formed to assist with operations at the site." So what you have today is a house that does not have the historical gravitas of a place where a Founding Father lived, worked or slept but due to the love it has received particularly from the Degn's the actual bones of the house are in amazing condition with the feature being the incomparable woodwork. If you go: Hope Lodge is not unlike a lot of other PHMC sites in that you really have to want to see it. Tours are only done one day a month, usually the 3rd Sunday, at 1pm and 2:30pm. Some months offer special events like a symphony concert, beer tasting, movie night under the stars and the biggie which is the annual re-enactment of the 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment which takes place in November. Tour admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, $4.00 for youth age 6-17, children under 5 are free and Friends of Historic Hope Lodge members are free. Cash or check only. Active military personnel and their families are also free. Parking is via two smallish lots one on the side of the property near the gardens and the other in the rear of the property. The property is on South Bethlehem Pike which is very easy to get to from both the PA Turnpike and Route 309.

I give this 5 stars but with the warning that this is for people who are fans of history and old…read morehouses. A pre-revolutionary manor house outside of Philadelphia and about 2 miles from the Fort Washington exit of Pennsylvania turnpike it was a private residence until the early part of the 20th century. Now the house is open at intermittent hours but if you have an interest it is well worth the visit. It was a 4 up 4 down house the outside is a typical Georgian mansion of the 18th century. In side the great door one side of the house has been kept, redone, in the style of the colonial era. what was a parlor like and so forth, the other side is in the neo-colonial style that was fashionable in 1920's. You can compare with what people thought the idealized image was like with the historic truth. The cellars of the house are in the colonial style with different rooms for root and veggies, dairy and smoked meats and a food prep area. The kitchen is, like all good colonial houses, another building behind the mansion and has the big fireplace you'd expect a mansion to have for it's food. The site is pretty and when open they give tours but keep an eye out for their special events such as the colonial re-enactment the fist weekend in November or their colonial Xmas.

They lied to me got 200.00 from me and never received the babies.....they keep saying that…read more...needed more money

Please consider a few things before choosing this adoption agency. 1) They have many offices. If…read moreyou are matched with a child that is not in the same state as your office for instances, you will not receive in person support from your placement advisor. I live in the DC area, had a placement advisor in the Delware office, and was matched with a child in PA. I NEVER met my placement advisor in person, after 3+ years with the agency. I cannot say this enough, this SIGNIFICANTLY impacted the outcome of my prospective placement. 2) please be aware that you may nor may not be dealing with a social worker. I had experiences where staff called themselves social workers, but they have neither the training nor the certifications to qualify that title. I am a social worker, have my license, and this is very important.

MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

After searching the planet for a viable branding agency, my paths crossed the talented staff at…read moreKing Design LLC in greater Philly. Mike was extremely helpful in understanding the scope of the project and what we should expect from beginning to end. And after seeing their portfolio of cilents' work I had no doubt that they were the best all around firm for rebranding our logo and for helping to setup a photo shoot to get some much needed creative on our website. Unfortunately my company made the decison not to move forward with the enagement, even after we had agreed to do the work together. The folks at King were more than gracious to make us feel comfortable about the decision. I regreat that we were not able to get the funds for this project to happen, as it's much needed, but even more I regret not being able to continue to work wtih Mike and his highly creative team. If you are looking for world class design and branding knowledge then do yourself a favor and contact King Design!!!

I found this design agency after having issues with a previous company. I was so impressed with…read morethe professionalism of the staff and the product that I would recommend this company to anyone looking!