I went to look at a dog and the staff was very nice helpful and patient and told me info on some…read moreof the other dogs as well

I don't know what went on with the person leaving the bad review, appears to be a lot of drama,…read morecertainly not the experience I as well as others have had. But back in 2014 I adopted a wonderful Beagle/Harrier mix from them. The experience was so positive I talk about the shelter to others. No one tried to take the dog back from me, they are a great shelter and they did a great job helping me adopt my girl. She recently passed at the age of 15 and I would certainly consider adopting from them again

While I did not adopt a dog from this shelter I am really happy with the service they provide. I…read moreworked with Jason, the Animal Control Officer, to coordinate a rescue of a stray domestic rabbit in town. We stayed in touch during the week to set up a pick up if the rabbit was rescued. Luckily Jason and an assistant were able to get the rabbit and kept it in their dog only facility for a few days until pick up could be scheduled. They are a great shelter that works with people to rescue animals, even if they are not dogs. Hats off to Jason and his team.

We adopted our Jill from NESAA and she is our heart. Our vet said the paperwork and care that went…read moreinto their work was the best she had ever seen,We donate on a monthly basis to this superb Society and they include us in activities. In a word Wonderful.

I am fostering an adult cat that needs a forever home. I visited NESAA and was so impressed with…read morethe quality of care and dedication. Please support this amazing no kill shelter.

Best Rescue Ever…read more.. They care, are kind and really keep track. We stop by to say hello all of the time when getting our nails done at Sylvan Animal Clinic next door. Honestly, what can I say about the place and the ladies who changed my life? When they say "rescue" you don't get it until you bring your poocher home...everything in your life changes for the better. Cara-Mell has changed my life, my outlook, my understanding and my ability to be compassionate. Support these ladies and this organization! They are just super!

I was introduced to the Mansfield Animal Shelter back in 2012 when I discovered that they produce a…read moreprogram on the local community cable channel, where they show all the animals available for adoption. A fantastic idea that I wish more shelters took advantage of. After a few weeks of insufferably cute faces and accompanying sad stories, I ventured over. Be sure to check the hours on their website, because they're only open a couple of hours some days, and longer hours others, due to it being staffed almost entirely by volunteers. It turns out that they are affiliated with the town animal control department and many of their rescues have been picked up as strays, or left behind after a move. They also accept dropped off pets, though preferably not the 'basket left on the doorstep' kind, which sadly was part of some of the cats' histories. I found a clean, organized place with cats at one end of the building and dogs at the other. Lots of helpful staff cleaning cages, socializing animals and carrying out the administrative side of the shelter. I was able to walk through the cat room, interacting with the cats in cages (roomy, scratching posts and individual litter-boxes), and with some that are allowed to roam freely while volunteers are there. They also have a couple of communal cat rooms with several cats living happily together. The volunteers answered questions, and I was able to use a visiting room to see a couple of cats 1 on 1. On my second visit I met Jack-O. He was a fixed, 6 year old male tuxedo cat. He was terrified of having gone from owner, to shelter, to quarantine, to the vet and finally to a room full of cats in cages. I could see in his eyes that he had just disconnected and gone to a happy place in his head. He didn't respond to verbal or food-based cues, just stayed curled up with that 'thousand yard stare'. I knew he was the one for me. The adoption process was pretty simple; Application, references checked (previous pets and the vets that cared for them) and a reasonable fee for the process (includes fixing, if necessary). I found everyone that I dealt with pleasant, professional and above all devoted to placing all those animals in good homes. Four years later Merlin (formerly Jack-O) is a happy, healthy, furry, non-rent paying roommate with a passion for chirping at birds and knocking over priceless knick-knacks. He contributes only to my sanity, refusing to deal with ground level threats like ants and spiders. I'm still a sucker for the cable show highlighting their adoptables, and often watch with Merlin directly in front of the television occasionally reaching out to see who these intruders in our living room are.

I spoke to Wendy on the phone she was on her way to to Arizona to pick up an animal, she was very…read moreinformative and helpful looking to adopt a lil doggie girl. Small breed Joe Riley

What an incredible person! When one of Wendy's longtime clients lost a dog, Wendy put an…read moreincredible amount of time & effort into the dog's safe recovery, even though it was the client who had lost the dog. Wendy drove a long distance to oversee the search personally, taking along the client's other dogs to saturate the area with familiar scent. When she had to leave the area, she contacted me (LostPetTracker.net) about the advisability of utilizing Search K9s and hired a local to oversee a successful humane trapping. Happy Ending! Wendy's compassion seems to be surpassed only by her dedication & determination!

Excellent experience from start to finish adopting our new puppy! Wonderful experience!!read more

Our family adopted a great little 'mutt' a couple of years ago with Forever Home Rescue. They were…read morewonderful to work with, making sure to do a background check, which I think is very important. Little Moxie was transported with her brothers and sisters from Tennessee to Medfield. She now has a very happy home with lots of space to run & play! I wish I could rescue more :)

Definitely recommend. The facility is very clean and the cats are well cared for. You will find the…read morestaff friendly and helpful. If you are thinking about bringing a pet into your home, you should definitely stop by, you won't be disappointed..

Despite some of the appalling reviews, the volunteers at CARE do such great work for the rescued…read morecats and dogs that they take in. They take in animals regardless of any chronic and debilitating conditions they might have and invest a lot of time and money into getting them healthy and ready for a forever home. I adopted my cat from CARE and it touched me to see the genuine compassion and care that they have for the animals that they rescue. I highly recommend adopting from them because they do such great work for the rescued animals in the community and you're bound to adopt a lifelong friend from them. To address some of the negative comments: they are all VOLUNTEERS with full-time jobs, which means that they sacrifice a lot of time to care for the animals and place them into loving homes. They have staff coming in 2-3 times a day to ensure that the cats are fed, medicated (if necessary) and that their litter boxes and cages are clean. For the people who complain about the shelter being dirty, it is sterilized and cleaned multiple times a day. I can assure you that no free-roaming shelter will ever look as clean as a hospital operating room, so get your head out of the clouds. For the people who are unhappy about a pet that wasn't a good fit for your family, you probably weren't forthcoming enough about your life and what you're looking for during the application process. The volunteers know these animals inside and out, and they know exactly what kind of home and living situation they animals need. If you aren't willing to change your life to meet the needs of a pet you're adopting, then don't adopt it. Simple. There's no reason why a volunteer would try and force an animal on someone, or withhold critical health and behavioral information, because it's not in the best interest of the pet. Everything they do is in the best interest of these animals. The volunteers invest a lot of time reviewing and following up on applications to ensure that the cats are matched with appropriate homes. If your application is rejected or you didn't hear back from the team at CARE, it's probably because the cat you wanted wasn't a good fit for you and your family; your landlord doesn't allow pets; your references never got back to us, or they straight up told us not to adopt out to you! It's pretty straightforward in my opinion. Anyways to the people who can look past the negative (and poorly written) reviews bad-mouthing CARE, I highly recommend adopting a pet from them. They work so hard to give these animals hope at a new life and they will work with you to find the perfect little fuzzy friend for your family. If it takes some time for you to hear back from them, just check-in! They are stretched very thin and do their best to keep all applicants up-to-date on things.