One day I stumbled across this rescue while I was searching for someone to donate to. I saw Lindsey…read moreright in the middle of trying to catch a dog who had been abandoned in a junk yard. She came back, night after night, trying to woo him into a trap to get him safe and much needed medical care. Right then, I knew that this person was special. She is an advocate for the voiceless and forgotten. She has so much tenacity and dedication and she makes me want to be a better person. Please support this rescue if you can. Best friends and hens is proof that you can be a small rescue and have a HUGE impact on the lives of animals.

Excellent staff dogs are sweet. So glad I adopted my sweet girl. Excellent quality. Value is just…read moreright.

Laura was SO helpful getting our group registered and showing us around. Chris was also greatly…read morehelpful explaining our assignment and helping us with any questions. Great experience for the group of students I took there to volunteer!

This community area food bank is needs-based that depends on strict parameters established by…read moreUnited Way. Even if you do not think you qualify, it's always good to check. You can check by calling 211 (United Way), or direct at 423.265.8000. They do a good job in providing basics, but you don't get to choose and you get what you get. Our voucher included lots of canned vegetables (some smashed beyond usable), a gallon of 1% milk (expires 4.11.20), a 10 pound bag of potatoes, a small jar of Jif peanut butter and a large bag of yellow onions, plus some odd items like jarred marinated artichokes and a huge cottage cheese that expired 4.8.20. We picked up this food on 4.9.20, so I highly caution you to check your expiration dates before you eat anything. I do feel as though I shouldn't complain at all because United Way is providing this food free of any cost. That being said, it's far from what I would buy for my family had they put the money directly in my hands. We did receive some strange items, such as a "discontinued" and expired-a-month-ago Wal-Mart item of 'blue fondant' and a set of decorating tips (without bags) :P. Just for the heck of it, I opened the fondant and it was harder than play-doh. I looked further and tossed 90% of expired food. :/ I would like to see them provide some fresh items with the canned foods and less snack-type 'Little Debbie' items. I get the Little Debbie though, as their manufacturing plant is located here in Tennessee. Even those items were expired a month ago. Some off-name granola bars expired this past January. I really was disappointed not to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. Oranges, lettuce, celery and garlic all would have been more appreciated than a sugary children's cereal and snacks. Maybe even a few fruit snack packs that don't require refrigeration and a loaf of bread would have been better choices than some that they picked. All the workers and volunteers wore masks and gloves and practiced social distancing amid our current coronavirus status and they also were very polite and respectful. They even loaded the food into my vehicle. But they do not allow anyone to come inside and I glimpsed a refrigerator full of fresh produce and stacks of bread. You do know you can freeze bread, right?

They are God sent they have helped me with items for my baby to laundry. I am so grateful that…read moreservices like this exist because they really do make a difference.

From the owner: WeCare For Mamas is a Christian Non profit organization that supports moms during pregnancy and…read morepostpartum. We provide services to alleviate pressure from expectant moms to encourage mamas to enjoy motherhood just a little bit more. Services include and not limited to; Laundry Delivery Meals Labor & Delivery Education Counseling House cleaning Mentor

Super friendly staff! I adopted my dog in September then went back in March and adopted another. I…read morelike that they know their animals so it's easier to know what pet would be a good fit for your home. I did the sleepover with my second adoption and it let me have the pup for a day to see how he'd do at home.

Not helpful at all! We had an extremely skinny but overly friendly one eyed cat show up at our…read morehouse. After multiple days playing phone tag, my spouse finally got ahold of someone. He was told that we could bring the cat to them in a week and a half. Both of us are disabled and I have almost fallen over this cat several times. So now I guess I must remain hostage in my own home for 1.5 weeks, then use my vehicle to transport it due to animal control not controlling stray animals

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this facility. I decided to adopt a kitten, which turned into two…read morenew kittens, and I spent a lot of time searching for what I hoped would be the best fit for both of us. I wanted to adopt long hair kittens and when I found a pair of long hair siblings on their site, I clicked on their "Adopt Me" buttons. I filled out the 2 page application online and went through their phone interview on Friday. I had to get certificates to prove my other pets are current on their vaccinations. Finally I set an in-person appointment for Monday. (They only take appointments and no public walk-ins at this time.) I called on Saturday to confirm my appointment for Monday which was scheduled for noon, which is the time they open. When I spoke with their employee they, once again, verified my information and then told me that the siblings I applied to adopt had just gone home together with their new family.They offered to let me come over on Monday to see who else might be available. Why did my applications ask for the names of the kittens I wanted to adopt if they weren't planning to hold them at least through my appointment time? How does this happen when they're "by appointment only"? Was anyone going to call and let me know before I drove 80 miles on Monday? (When I asked this question, she said they would not have called.) It makes no sense. There should be a disclaimer on the website saying that confirmed appointments and specific pet applications do not guarantee you'll receive the pet/s you're applying for. So--Beware. When you click "adopt ME" , you're really just going through hoops to be approved for an appointment to adopt from that particular days available pets. It's a classic "bait and switch." I'm sure there are plenty of fantastic pets available, but I researched, clicked "adopt ME", and entered their names on the application for a pair of brothers because they were the ones I wanted to adopt. I wish they were more upfront regarding this practice- in this age of technology, it should not be difficult to place a "pending adoption"notice in the pet's file. It takes effort to get to the appointment setting stage so it doesn't seem there'd be a lot of people getting approved and then skipping their adoption appointments.

Don't let the exterior of this place fool you (they're getting a brand new facility soon!). The…read morehouse/building is old and rundown and there are SO many dogs and cats that any and every available spot is used to house an animal. The staff take such great care and love for the animals that are there. If you're interested in adopting a new family friend, take the time to walk the kennels to see if there is a pet that tickles your fancy. Speak to the staff and volunteers about which animal might be the best fit for you!

They go to the very end to provide quality food,clothing and proper assistance to obtain housing…read morefor those who need help with finding a place to live .

This is a place built about those who can, helping those who need help. They accept clothing and…read morefood donations year round. They take those items and set up two building to help those in need. From homeless people to families finding it hard to clothe and feed themselves, they come and get help. Very easy process to come in and get registered then you have a schedule to come in for food and other clothing or household items like blankets. Food bank gets donations from everyone, individuals, churches, businesses and the same for the many volunteers who help here. Food bank is open Tuesday-Friday's. They have homeless boxes of food for those without the ability to cook. Then others get 17lb of food to start, plus other items like bread, milk, coffee, drinks when they have those items in stock. If you know of someone in the community who is struggling, let them know there are places to help. Very rewarding to come in and volunteer here or just stop in and donate your old coat, good socks, food.