We camp near Tamaqua and came across this gem this year. We've traveled to the cat cafe in…read moreWilkes-Barre so we had an idea of what this is like. The owner was very welcoming. The coffee selection was decent for a cat cafe with a big selection of flavor syrups to add to your drink. The little gift shop was fairly priced and had a lot of unique things. I loved the little black cat mascot, as we have a few furry voids at home. There was about 16 cats in the room when we went on a Saturday afternoon. You can tell they are well taken care of and that the staff cleans very frequently in there. With the 3 of us and the other family we had enough room that we didn't feel jammed in. There was one orange cutie that kept trying to knock my Niece's drink off the windowsill, and a precious long haired grey cat that claimed my husband's lap for the last half of the hour. We were given wet treat tubes to feed them which all the cats went nuts for and there were plenty of feather wands and toys for us to interact with the ones who wanted to play. The coal theme plays in perfectly to the area and the wagon appears to be the hang out area for the cats. It was a fun experience we plan to do again soon. It's a great cause (socializing and getting cats adopted) and the owner is obviously passionate about the mission.

1/29/23 I had no idea this business was even here! I found a promotional write up when I was…read moreenjoying brunch at The Station. Kim and Ron are the owners of this very friendly business. Their goal is to find homes for these adorable felines and so far have placed 24 cats into forever homes in just three months. As Ron mentioned, you don't do this kind of business to get rich. I think it's more of a vocation. There is coffee and packaged treats available for sale. Not only that but a selection of T shirts, and fun toys for your favorite feline. The real stars here are the wonderful cats. I personally love how the owners tied in the Coal Region history into this modern forward thinking (in all the right ways) business. You will sign a waiver to enter (customary) the cat area. It is themed with all things Coal, like a mine decoration, pick axe and even a "coal wagon" delivery wagon (the cats seem to love it). We stopped by in passing but you may reserve time online. The number of people permitted is six maximum. The only other such cafe I knew of was in Philadelphia. I believe thanks to Covid and lockdowns that went under. The owners are enthusiastic about helping animals and customers visiting. Please support this incredible business and bring your little ones and friends to enjoy these sweet creatures. I did not get pictures of the entrance room but it is organized and colorful.

This isn't technically an animal shelter, but Yelp doesn't have any better options. Harnessed to…read moreHope (HTH) is a breed-specific rescue agency with a focus on Northern breeds (Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, American Eskimos, Samoyeds, Keeshonds, Norwegian Elkhounds, and related mixes). In other words, they take in needy dogs and volunteers provide foster homes for them until the agency is able to find a "fur-ever" permanent adoptive home. And this is how the amazing, adorable Siberian Husky named Frosty came into my life. The adoption process was amazingly simple (paper application, interview, provide three references). The last step is a home visit on the day of your adoption--they brought three dogs I had seen on the website to my home so I could meet each of them. And...an hour later, I was a new dog owner. Post-adoption, there's an e-mail group to share questions, a blog with updates of adopted dogs, and the agency does a great job of following up to see if you need any help. I've found that if I e-mail them with questions, I would get prompt, thorough replies, which was much appreciated. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a furball to be a part of your life (and as if it were even a question, adoption is definitely the way to go). Note: They only adopt to people living in eastern PA, southern NJ, and parts of MD and DE. Tip: Available dogs are posted on their website with a description and picture, and you can e-mail foster homes directly to get more information.

Great place, great people. Love what they do. They take very good care of the animals and place is…read morevery clean.

Can't say enough good things about the folks at Furever Home in East Petersburg. They provide a…read moregood environment and the cats here are welcome to live out their lives if nobody adopts them. When I adopted a Pet Pantry cat who was living at Furever Home, I almost felt bad about taking him out of there. Food bowls, litter boxes, cat trees and toys everywhere! Zero rocking chairs! This is kitty Valhalla, at least at shelters go. I told them I couldn't compete with that many trees and toys. But what these cats need most is a home. And that part is working out well, at least in my case. This older male cat had no reason to bond with me but nevertheless, here he is as I write this, hopping into my lap and waiting for me to go to bed so he can curl up next to me.

I volunteer weekends at Roxie's Place Cat Rescue, and I can't say enough good things about this…read morewonderful no-kill sanctuary! Mari, the owner, pours her heart into every aspect of caring for the cats. She and her husband personally cover a huge portion of the expenses beyond donations, ensuring these cats have everything they need. The facility is a true haven--several spacious, window-filled rooms where the cats roam freely instead of being confined to cages. They're surrounded by cat trees, beds, toys, and plenty of litter boxes. Fresh food and water are provided daily, litter boxes and the entire space are cleaned every day, and any cat needing medication or vet care gets it promptly. All cats are fully vetted, spayed/neutered, and tested for diseases. Mari and every volunteer I've met are genuine cat lovers--kind, polite, and deeply dedicated to the well-being of each cat. If you're looking to adopt, donate, or volunteer, Roxie's is an exceptional place that truly gives cats a second chance at a happy, comfortable life. Highly recommend--5 stars aren't enough!

My husband and I were looking for a cat and we were so glad we went to roxies you can tell the cats…read morewere taken good Care of we were looking for a kitten and we ended up with a four year old cat that is awesome and very loving we spoil him we could not wait to get him but it does take time to adopt because they do make sure you are right for the cat and the cat sees a vet before you get him we actually might go back for another thanks to the volunteers and Mari for a pleasant experience

I have adopted 3 dogs and 2 cats from ACS over the years and they are So great. They pull animals…read morefrom all kinds of situations which I think is just awesome (hoarding, abuse/ neglect, surrenders, transfers from other shelters, and even big transports from underserved areas across the US!) They take such good care of their animal populations and they're great about educating new adopters! For anyone who might question their adoption costs, remember that theyre adopting out animals that have had full veterinary care (vaccines, medications, surgery, etc) and even low-cost veterinary isn't free!

I've adopted an animal from Animal Care Sanctuary and they were very attentive to my needs as well…read moreas the needs of their animals. The people who work there are very caring and helpful. They take all the time that you need to help match you with your new animal friend and they don't make you feel rushed. This is a wonderful place and thank God that somebody cares about the homeless animal problem!

Wonderful people who truly care about all animals. When you want to adopt, you cannot just show up…read moreand take the pet home. They actually screen you & match you with a pet that is for YOU. Their contract states that if for any reason you no longer want the animal, it is to be returned to their facility. If the pet is not wanted by anyone for years to come it doesn't matter. It will live its life there in safety and comfort surrounded by loving, caring people, most of them volunteers. It is a loving sanctuary.

Great organization! They assisted an injured cat in need when no one else would ! They are caring…read morefor her and providing her with much needed vet care ! Truly amazing

Caring, friendly staff in an environment that obviously takes in and takes care of a variety of…read moreneedy animals. Encourage everyone to donate items and $ to this very worthy rescue center.

We did a vendor event wish more people showed. But the staff is wonderful, the really love the…read moreanimals that they take care of. They take care of lots of different kinds from. Horses to other farm animals to dogs cat reptile and small animals. They are a rescue, and they do Adoption other educat and check on any a small they do adopt out. There are animals thT will stay with them cause they are special needs cases.

Less than one star. I sent in application for adoption on 1/5 /26 called one week later after I…read morehaven't heard from anyone. The rude lady asked who i was interested in I explained that I wanted to pass the application process first, being if I don't get approved for some reason or another I didn't want to get my heart broken. She stated she would get back to me. It's May now and still haven't heard from anyone So I stopped my monthly donation thru play pay . I feel horrible but it's the point of the matter. Pple just don't have to be so rude and nasty . She playing games and only truthfully just wanted to adopt a dog !!!!

I found a 3 year old pug on Petfinder who was at Pike County. I contacted their Director Barry and…read morehe and I had an extensive conversation on her background and the background of the shelter. He's an honest, hard working guy with a lot of heart. This shelter is not his job - it's his life. He's a dedicated person who really loves animals. Pike County is a NO KILL shelter that has had dogs there as long as 4-5 years and even adopted at that age. He was very honest with me that Biscuit was not housebroken so that there would be no misguided expectations. She's a wonderful dog and she's in the process of being trained and she's responding well. I love her to pieces and will be giving my yearly donation to Pike County going forward. Please consider adopting a pet from Pike County or even a donation of any amount would help this hard working Shelter with caring volunteers.