Ollie's Angels is an amazing organization dedicated to placing rescues in safe, loving homes. We…read morejust adopted our 2nd dog from them and couldn't be happier. I highly recommend them!!

Gina, Melissa, Nicole, Nicki and the entire team at Ollie's Angels are amazing. They are all…read morevolunteers, but they are better organized and more dedicated than any for-profit business I have ever dealt with. Always honest, always straightforward, and very responsive. Yes, they do require a non-refundable $10 fee to put down an application, and you can see a bunch of crappy reviews on here complaining about that. But guess what? By separating out the non-serious applicants and the scammers who don't want to pay it, they can be much MORE responsive and effective in dealing with serious potential adopters! It's a good thing! It's not some money-making scam! Believe me, the team at Ollie's Angels pours their lives into animal rescue and gets nothing in return other than love and good vibes! There are one or two other negative reviews from applicants who weren't accepted for the dog they wanted because they didn't have the right home set up or family situation for that animal. Again, this is a strength of Ollie's, not a flaw! Some dogs are appropriate for apartments and some dogs aren't. Some are good for families, and some are better for single owners. It's a good thing that the team at Ollie's Angels works so hard to get their placements right. And 9 times out of 10, they do. So please please reach out to Ollie's Angels for the best animal rescue services on Long Island!

Ruff House Rescue is a very caring group of dedicated animal lovers who open their homes and hearts…read moreto abandon animals showing them the love and compassion they so desperately need. Anyone who is looking to make the world a little better can do so by rescuing one of the pups that RHR fosters. Saving animals is not easy for those who volunteer but is worth every minute when they can connect a needy pup with their forever home. Earlier this year we wanted to help out and adopt a pup that needed a home. So we filled out the RHR application and then went through an extensive phone and home video interview and inspection. Everyone involved in the vetting process was very professional. We were impressed at how detailed they were to make sure that if we were approved our home would be safe and welcoming to one of their charges. If every rescue did what RHR does there is no doubt in our minds that every dog placed would end up in great forever homes. Originally, we were interested in a dachshund/poodle mix but had to pass on her because we were not feeling well to bring her home. A few weeks later we went to a RHR foster home to meet a few potential pups. Our original intention was to adopt a similar pup to the one we had to pass on and decided to trial foster a totally different pup who is a chihuahua/rat terrier mix from Korea who was very shy and not very interested in us. From the moment we adopted Ozzy we kept in contact with RHR via multiple texts, photos and videos to keep everyone in the loop as he slowly came out of his shell. It took a few weeks for Ozzy to want to fully explore our home and fenced in yard. Then a few more weeks until he found his voice and proved to us, yes he can bark, especially when we were, in his mind, taking a bit too long to cook his eggs for breakfast. Now a few months later he is part of the family, enjoying playing with his brothers and sisters, keeping up with them and showing that he is truly one of the gang. So if you want to help a pup in need and support the gallant efforts of the RHR organization we would highly recommend that you do so. As a former board member of an Animal Rescue in Massachusetts I can say that this organization truly deserves the support of any animal lover who wants to make a difference by adopting one of their wonderful pups.

I am very disappointed with my experience with Ruff House Rescue…read more I adopted a Great Dane puppy and had concerns about having her spayed at only 17 weeks old due to her young age and giant breed size. My veterinarian advised that spaying her this young was not safe and strongly recommended waiting until she was older. When I brought these concerns to the rescue, I was met with rude, dismissive, and intimidating responses. Rather than having a respectful discussion about my veterinarian's recommendations, I was repeatedly told I would be in breach of contract and would never have licensure of my puppy if I did not follow their timeline. The emails I received were hostile and unprofessional, especially considering I was simply trying to advocate for my puppy's health. I understand rescues have policies, but there should be room for reasonable consideration when a licensed veterinarian raises concerns. The way I was treated left me feeling disrespected and unsupported. I have adopted many puppies and animals from other rescues in the past and have never had an experience remotely close to this. I would encourage anyone considering adopting from this rescue to carefully review their requirements and be aware of how medical concerns and adoption procedures may be handled.

I was quite disappointed. I went into the office as I had donations in the car. The worker was…read moretexting which could have been work related so no judgement at all on that point. I waited at 5 minutes. When she was off the phone I asked if they wanted some donations and she offered to assist me getting them out of the car and into the office. I agreed stating they were heavy. It is easy to see that I am not young in fact I am in my 70s so assistance was really needed. I waited by my car for quite a bit of time. A couple parked we chatted a bit and they went inside. After another few minutes I struggled to get the donations up the stairs and into the office by dragging it through and propping up the door to get more in. I was trying to catch my breath and was making alot of noise unintentionally. When I got inside I noticed she was assisting the couple from the parking lot. She did not look my way did not assist in getting the donations in. No acknowledgement at all. I will be donating elsewhere where I can be assisted with my animal donations.

We had a great experience adopting our dog from this shelter. The staff was so kind, knowledgeable,…read moreand clearly dedicated to the well being of every animal in their care. We're so grateful and would highly recommend this shelter to anyone looking to adopt!

Jennifer, the owner, has a genuine love for the animals she cares for. Her beautiful home is also…read morea dedicated place for her business. We went on a week vacation and were nervous to leave our doggy son Milo, but after meeting Jen we were able to relax and not worry and enjoy our vacation. Milo had a vacation of his own!! He got to meet doggy friends and have fun. No cages, free to play all day . I Highly recommended Beloved Furever Friend to care for your pet while you go on a vacation!

Best sitter ever for our "cookie"....she even updates us with photo texts! Our dog is well cared…read morefor, her facilities are extremely pet friendly and she ensures all of her animals get along lovingly. I can't say enough about the relief we feel knowing our pet is in good hands.

Can't say enough about the people who do the work of Angels with all the animals that cross their…read morepath. About a month ago we adopted the most fun, loving, affectionate, playful and the most huggiest dog ever, named "Toby" He quickly won our hearts and the adoption/trial period couldn't have gone more smoothly. All of our questions were answered to make it even easier. If you are considering bringing an animal into your home, please consider the Nassau County SPCA you will not be disappointed.

I'm fostering a 10 pound little baby before they allow me to adopt him! This little doggy has had…read morea very rough start in life and they almost had to amputate his leg but because they took such great care it looks like they do not have to do that thank God. I thought of this place as just a "pound"! I was wrong! From what I can tell from where I am looking in, they seem to take really good care of these animals and thank God for the volunteers that come and walk the dogs! When I dropped you off my Emmett now " Bodie" I met Ashley whom I believe does a lot of good work here... she seems lovely and seemed to really recognize Bodie and recognized the he looks like he's doing so well! So again what I thought was just the "pound" seems to be a lot more than that!! oh my God

We lost our 14 year old Yorkie in June 2024. She and both of our deceased cats were adopted…read more Strongly believing in not "shopping" for pets, we were hopeful when we filled out an application with TOH Animal Shelter. The application is pretty standard for pet adoptions, in my opinion. Personal references, Vet references (if you've owned previous animals), do you work or perhaps are retired? These along with other basic questions so the Adoption department can try and match you with an animal whose temperament fits your lifestyle. Of course they cannot guarantee certain things but, I feel their efforts are done in good faith. After speaking with a very personable Adoption specialist named David S, we set up a meet and greet. The team thought Sparky may be a good fit for our family. We hit the jackpot and Sparky thought we were perfect for him as well!! He was given up to date shots and given a clean bill of health. We signed the required documents, paid a reasonable fee (s) and took him to his new forever home! We were treated kindly by each employee/volunteer we interacted with. We thank them for the important work they do. Please consider adoption when looking for a fur baby. Please consider TOH. I'm sure your experience will be as wonderful as ours was.

We adopt senior pups. We needed another to keep our shepherd company who was seperated from her…read morebrother dog who she lived with for 11 yrs. He was a king Charles Cavalier. Letty reached out and told us about Ruby. She was a beaglier! We went to do a meet and greet and our girl Jade couldn't stop licking her. Letty save 2 lives that day. Actually 3 our 17 yr old boy Columbo got a new bestie. Thanks Last Hope!

I highly recommend this shelter for anyone looking for small to medium size dogs of all ages. They…read morehad the largest selection of smaller dogs than any other shelter in the area from what I'm aware. They are located directly next to the Hempstead animal shelter if you want to check out both shelters in one trip. The dogs at this shelter are a lot more calm and seem less stressed than the typical shelter environment. There are 2 driveways, but make sure to use the second one to visit the adoption center (the first one is staff only). They also have a large variety of cats available. They are open until 7pm Monday-Saturday and until 6pm on Sundays. I noticed they don't answer the phone when we called ahead, but don't let that deter you, they were very nice and welcoming upon arrival. All the dogs seem to be walked often, which definitely helps with potty training them. Overall highly recommend.

Long Island Feline Adoption Center is a great place to find your new feline friend! I have recently…read morefostered a pair of kittens for them, and I couldn't have more good things to say about them. The owner and staff are extremely dedicated to rescuing abandoned and stray cats and kittens, and finding them loving homes. The pair of cats that we fostered were actually found by the manager of the pet store in which the adoption center is located, who is also an avid animal rescuer. They were only 2-3 weeks old, underweight, and would have certainly died in the cold if they hadn't been taken in. After a few weeks of TLC and lots of milk and food, they were the as cute and playful as any kitten could ever be. Once they were ready to be adopted, we gave them back to LI Feline Adoption center, and within days, someone had the greatest Christmas present ever. The adoption center itself is located with the store Pet Supplies Plus (http://www.yelp.com/biz/pet-supplies-plus-smithtown) in the far back-right corner of the store. They have a great facility with big windows so you can even window shop if you want. Even if you do see that exact cat or kitten that you are looking for, go in and talk to the people running the center. They only have room for so many cats in the adoption center itself, the rest are in foster homes. Chances are that they can help you find a perfect pet for you. Also, as with any rescue or adoption center, is you know you're not just getting a great pet, but you've also saved a life.

My youngest daughter and I went into the adoption center and fell in love with 2 10 month old…read morekittens. I filled out background check papers and came back for an interview with my eldest daughter to speak to a person named Sherryl. At the end of the interview she said we would most likely be approved for the kittens and could have them The following Saturday. She calls me back the next day and because my eldest daughter was still upset over the loss of our dog and couldn't come out and say I want these kittens she said we could not have them. We will never go back and will never recommend this adoption center. Those kittens would have had a great home and now we are heartbroken again. we just adopted two kittens from Islip animal shelter and they are doing just fine.