continually humbled by volunteers who work so hard to make lives of rescue dogs and cats that much…read morebetter. the folks at CCPAL are amazing, and found us a Rat Terrier who we call Raffi. we ultimately might not be her fur-ever humans as she's still very reactive to my toddler, which is of course nobody's fault--some dogs are wired that way... not all toddlers are suitable for certain dogs, and vice versa. but hoo boy, what a change in 3 weeks: she went from being an acutely scared pupper to loving, listening, engaged four-legged. she's changed me in ways I never thought possible. please support CCPAL in any way you can: volunteer, donation, anything. they do such great work, and I'm forever in their debt.

This great rescue matched me up with the best doggie I could ask for. Sandra, a volunteer there,…read morewas extremely helpful throughout the whole process. All my questions were answered, and it was my first time adopting a dog so they had so many helpful tips and suggestions. The transport expectedly took a while considering the worlds craziness with corona virus, but the wait was more than worth it when I saw my Sasha come out of that truck. These people are great and truly care about their animals. I can't express how happy and grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to save this doggies life and give her the home she deserves!

We adopted Doodlebug (now known as Mabel!!) from this rescue and couldn't be happier. She was very…read moreloved and well taken care of Trina in foster care. They really made sure we were a good fit and have checked in on her to make sure the transition was going smoothly. I'd recommend this rescue highly. We are so happy with our new girl!!

From the owner: Abby's Little Friends Rescue is a not-for-profit (501(c)(3)), no-kill organization that is…read morededicated to rescuing pets and giving them a second chance in life. These pets have been abandoned, lost, abused or for other reasons given away. We give them the health care and love that they may need, evaluating them for behavior and temperament, and placing them in the loving homes they deserve.

My wife and I adopted two rescues from SARA. They are amazing animals…read more The staff at the sanctuary do an amazing job taking care of almost 800 animals. Great volunteer opportunities if you just want to play with puppies or work with the horses or do more intricate fence building projects. Excited to watch it grow and help even more animals.

This place is amazing!! So many different animals. So clean and so well organized. My boyfriend and…read moreI were so impressed how well ran this place is. Tracy was so kind to take the time and give us a tour. Even more impressive was that she knew all the animals names and their story and where they came from. Every single animal there matters and they have a home for life if they do not get adopted. We travel a lot and have never seen a place like it. They even have an airbnb you can rent. Go, donate, adopt, or volunteer your time.

I just moved here a week ago, and already, I've made an unexpected stray friend. If I didn't…read morealready have cats, I'd have adopted this one, but the poor baby was malnourished and hungry and so friendly, and my mind was set at ease by the staff who promised to take care of her. They explained the process to me for strays: 1) Fill out a stray form and certify you found the pet and that you aren't the owner 2) They will hold the animal for four days to ensure it doesn't belong to someone else in case it is lost 3) Once the hold time expires, the center will spay the kitten and give her vaccines and put her up for adoption. They also assured me this is a no-kill shelter, and that because she's a kitten (and adorable), she'll be adopted quickly. They also have a bin for pet donations (food, toys, etc), and they have pet rooms for hopeful owners to interact with the cats and dogs for adoption. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable, even going as far as to recommend veterinarian services for my current pets. I absolutely recommend this center to anyone looking to adopt or safely surrender a stray.

Staff helped by finding the right choice for our pet adoption. We love our dog! He is happy and…read morewell-adjusted!

I bought a beautiful little female havanese from Jaki. She is in perfect health, amazing…read moretemperament and just a joy. She's not even a barker which is rare for little dogs. Jaki takes such good care of her animals and goes above and beyond. She even came home with a crate, collar, premium dog food, a stuffy and a toy! Such easy dogs.. getting another is VERY tempting. If you have any concerns... DONT ! Jaki is top notch!

Great breeder, really cares about her puppies and her breeding dogs! She goes above and beyond to…read moremake sure your puppys are set up for success before they ever come home, and she goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the puppy you are taking home. I just cant say enough about her. I have one of her puppys and the temperament of the puppy is amazing he is patient, polite, wants to please and is great with kids and other dogs. He has great health and over all is a fantastic dog I couldnt ask for a better bred dog or a better breeder for my dog! Seriously and incase you think it cant get any better my puppy was fully crate trained at 8 weeks when I brought him home! Thank you so much ihavenese for the dedication, time, love, and patients you put into your dogs and puppies, I have baught from other breeders but have never been more satisfied with my puppy!

Great pet rescue that does so much for all their animals. Very organized, responsive, and active up…read moreto date social posts about all the pets! Truly wants what is best for these dogs and cats!

So many wonderful dogs to choose from. I got one that had been rescued from another shelter where…read morehe was going to be euthanized. This place is clean and staff is friendly and helpful.

Lil Paws Maltese Rescue is responsible for bringing joy into our home. We recently adopted an…read moreadorable little maltipoo. She came to us housebroken and full of love. I contribute that to the amazing and compassionate volunteers who run this rescue. Their puppies are raised in the homes of these caring individuals so they have been trained and socialized with love and care. If you are interested in adopting a dog needing a forever home, Lil Paws Maltese Rescue is where you need to go. They have meet and greets every month to find good matches for their puppies. We are so in love with our new fur baby.

I'm sharing this as a genuine concern for animal welfare and transparency…read more I've noticed this individual adopting animals from local shelters while simultaneously requesting donations and then selling the animals at retail-level prices. That raises serious ethical questions. Animal shelters exist to place pets into safe, permanent homes--not to supply inventory for resale. If money is being exchanged beyond standard adoption fees, the public deserves clarity on where funds are going and whether shelters are aware. Donations should support care, vetting, and rescue efforts--not personal profit. If this is a legitimate rescue operation, transparency, nonprofit status, and itemized use of funds should be clearly provided. Otherwise, this feels misleading to donors and unfair to families who adopt in good faith. I hope proper oversight is in place to protect the animals and the community.Donations solicited under the appearance of animal rescue while animals are sold at retail prices.

we got our beautiful baby from here, staff is very welcoming and supportive! very informative!read more

Saw a dog I was interested in. Left a message before opening hours (12-4) and had a call back by…read more1PM. By 3P I was at the shelter doing a meet and greet with my dogs, and filling out paperwork. Darlene, Terrie and Michelle are all top-notch!! They make sure you are legit and that you and your current animals are a good fit with the new animal. These ladies and the other staff I didn't get to meet clearly work very hard at this shelter. It was beautifully maintained and the animals are clearly well cared for. They work with other shelters and Texas Humane Society to rescue dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. If you are looking for a pet, I highly recommend checking here and if you want to help a shelter, your donation couldn't go to a better place! So grateful for the time and attention of these dedicated people to help these helpless animals. (heart emoji!) 3-22-22