We had such a wonderful experience with Best Friends Kennels! From the very beginning, Naphtali was…read moreincredibly helpful, kind, and knowledgeable as we went through the process of choosing our new Brussels Griffon puppy. She answered all of our questions with patience and made sure we felt confident in our decision. You can really tell she cares deeply about the dogs and the families they go home with. Thanks to her guidance, we now have the most adorable little pup, and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Best Friends Kennels--and especially Naphtali--for anyone looking for a healthy, happy, and well-loved puppy!

What a wonderful experience!!! We got this angel 3 months ago. Everything was soooo efficient and…read moreprofessional. Communication was amazing, we had few FaceTime with Naphtali, she is absolutely amazing. We definitely recommend Best friends kennels if you looking for the most adorable puppies. Love love love.

Unfortunately, we had a euthanize a pet. He was terminally ill, and it was his time. Everybody…read moreelse was so expensive and our funds were very tight. We checked with the Humane Society and surprisingly their prices were so affordable. As to the actual service, I can't believe it how much the Humane Society has changed since the last time we had to do this about 12 years ago. You can decide to be with your pet up until the actual second shot which you cannot see. Or you can decide to just drop your pet off. You also can ask for the body back to keep things cheap cheaper and then take it to the Maricopa County animal control and they will dispose of the body for $15. It is illegal to bury a pet in Arizona. You get an appointment there is a special room for euthanasia. Dimly lit, soft music, flickering LED candles. They come in and tell you exactly how it's going to happen. They ask you when you're ready to let them know. Then they come in and give the shot that will just make them go to sleep then they will tell you to ring the doorbell, which is on the wall when you are ready for them to come and take your pet for the final shot. We decided to go with cremation, but did not want the ashes back, which is cheaper than if you do want the ashes back A week later, we had to put down our other dog that we had for very similar reasons we had gotten both dogs one week apart and unfortunately, they both were euthanized one week apart 16 years later. Unfortunately, it was a Friday and we knew this couldn't wait until Monday and we couldn't get an appointment. We went elsewhere for the second dog, and while it wasn't a terrible experience, it was nothing like the respectful quiet time that we had at Humane Society. In fact, I told the vet how they do things that Humane Society. And she thought all of that was a great idea and said that they had a spare room that they were trying to figure out what to do with, and she made the decision right then to try to emulate what the Humane Society is doing.

My wife and I saw a cute older dog online. We went right when they opened and we adopted our little…read moreScruffy.

We adopted a dog from them a couple weeks ago and everyone was so nice when we came in to meet him!…read moreI guess the dog we picked was a favorite and it really showed because everyone wanted to come say bye to him and was so excited he was getting a forever home and he was so excited when they came out which really shows how well they treated him. You can tell how much they care about the dogs they have there!! They also wanted updates on him and how he was settling in and it was just all around an awesome experience and we absolutely LOVE our new dog!! He is such a sweetie pie and exactly how they described him. I got a like 8 page meticulous medical report on him and his health because he was part of a group of dogs they got from an overcrowded home and quite a few were sick when they got them. It was such a great experience and when we are ready to get another dog, we will absolutely be back! Couldn't recommend this rescue more!!!

We went to Petsmart in 2012 for cat food. Had no plan to come home with a dog. This small dog…read morerescue pulled small dogs from the kill shelter who were going to to be euthanized Monday, and take them to Petsmarts to find them a home. We knew no one knew much about the little fella. He melted our heart, and our daughter had fish, hermit crabs, birds, and cats, but never had a dog yet. He melted our hearts. When we picked him up he grabbed onto us. And didn't want to be put back down. Needless to say we came home with a pup and cat food. He needed some veterinary care. After a week he was doing great. He has gluten, soy, and dairy allergies just like us, so he was a perfect fit. We were perfect for him as well since our eyes were open to his needs and how to feed him. We have had him 13 years now. He is 14 and is still the same happy silly pup. I don't know how they obtain dogs these days, but we are thankful he is a part of our lives.

LOH gave me something I badly needed during one of the hardest chapters of my life: peace of mind…read more Knowing that the love of my life -- my ESA Yorkie, Praise -- was safe, cared for, and loved allowed me to focus on picking up the broken pieces of my life and rebuilding my stability. They went above and beyond for us. LOH and their volunteer foster families honored my request to visit Praise every other weekend and even allowed me to bathe him at their facility because he's so sensitive about being groomed since he is very tiny and has very sensitive skin. Those small acts of kindness made an enormous difference for my and Praise's well-being. When I finally reached a place of stability, I was able to bring Praise home -- bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of joy, and with lots of toys and kibble -- and together we moved into our new home to continue our healing journey. I can't wait to give back to LOH and volunteer my time to support others who are facing the same struggles I went through. They've welcomed both me and Praise to volunteer. LOH and their volunteer foster families are truly a lifeline for anyone who has an emotional support animal or beloved pet and needs a safe place for them while they rebuild their life. They give you the comfort of knowing your companion is safe, cared for, and waiting for you when you're ready.

Such an amazing resource for those in need of temporary pet relocation/housing. The cats up for…read moreadoption seemed healthy and happy in their little apartments at the rescue. You can tell the staff truly cares!

We're so happy and excited for the new addition to our puppy family . Danica at aminal Kingdom was…read moreAMAZING . She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions on our new family puppy xena. Thank you for your help xo I give Danica and Animal kingdom a big 10

Symba has been home for one week & we could not be happier!! He is well mannered and full of love…read more The staff is welcoming, friendly & knowledgeable. They are thorough & thoughtful, highly recommend!

Clearly some of the most respected experts in the valley. They are a wealth of information and…read morebrought me and my George together. They are thorough, they will check you out before adoption. Andy, Amy, Kim and all of the team are special to me and my family.

From the owner: SAVE-THE-SNORTIES!…read more Almost Home Bulldog Rescue is a non profit, charitable 501(c)3 organization based in the Maricopa County area of central Arizona. We are dedicated to the rescue of unwanted, neglected, and abandoned English & French Bulldogs. Our focus is bully breeds from local euthanasia lists as we recognize these animals are in the most dire condition with the highest need. We can't save every dog but we can make a difference... one dog at a time!

While I would love to brag about this place, here is the truth. I have been a foster for AAWL for…read moremore than five years and have watched them go down hill so badly that I can't work with them anymore. They are turning away health cats and dogs (after scheduling their intake) for reasons that don't exist but for financial reasons, when they are in the business of helping homeless animals. I have sat in the lobby and watched how rude the girls have become with volunteers and the people dropping off pets. I used to marvel at their compassion for pets in their care, now I shudder. Stop donating to AAWL. They are paying their staff, and turning away healthy animals (I have seen it) so they can avoid paying for them. Two thumbs down. Please, no more donations to AAWL. They need to drain this SWAMP and get some ethical, decent leaders on staff.

Very helpful in guiding us to adopting our 2 rescues. Now, I…read morehave 2 beautiful dogs. They also held events for alumni that are quite fun.

I filled out all the paperwork and told them which cat I was interested in. They thought I would…read morebe a good fit. Went down there, met Leah (now Pistol Annie) and took her home. She is the best and smartest cat I have ever owned. Couldn't be more pleased. It's offensive to be turned down when wanting to adopt a pet but I really believe they just want good matches.

Looking for a new four-legged family member? Try these guys. They're one of the few animal rescue…read moreorganizations with a true "no-kill" policy - they keep their animals until they can find a forever family. They've saved more than 9,000 dogs and cats from Maricopa County's euthanasia lists since 1995. I've adopted two wonderful dogs from them over the years. And now, to thank them for matching me with such great critters, I volunteer my time walking dogs for them, since they have no central facility. Most of their animals reside in volunteer foster homes and leased boarding facilities. Their matchmaking process is superb - they are truly committed to finding the perfect home for each animal.

I came in 3/5/26 lookin to a adopt Whitaker *cat* the people there where very helpful with the…read moreadoption process and gave me tips on the adoption and a big thanks to Brandon I think was his name only got a glimpse of his name tag but I would recommend this place for your first adoption 10/10

Genuinely one of the worst vets we have ever been to. Not…read moreonly will they not give us our "appointment holding deposit" back. The fact that when we arrived at our PAID time slot of our appointment we had to wait FOURTY minutes to be seen. You don't even go back with your pet to comfort or verify that they actually receive treatment. Very rude emails and completely disregarding questions should have been our first red flag of this place. Do not entrust your precious animals lives with this company!

The woman who owns this place does not know how to communicate. It's also not a cafe... it's just…read morea room full of underfed cats advertising 'events'. MY good friend adopted 2 cats from here. It was a total hassle, horrible communication. And when we went to visit them before the adoption we were accosted by children at some sort of birthday party. The cats were STRESSED. WE WERE STRESSED. They scheduled our meeting with a birthday party for some young kids who were just flicking cat toys in our face and all the cats faces and running around so we couldn't interact like we would have hoped too. When we went to pick the boys up finally( 2 brothers who we were told wereNOT bonded but absolutely were.. thank goodness we took both)(..There was some sort of 'date' event going on and I had people swarming me constantly while I was trying to connect and CATCH the kitties we were taking home. It was a disaster. The price to adopt both was a Little outrageous as well considering you could tell they were fighting for food.... I appreciate what this woman is doing and please please adopt and don't shop, but be ready to spend some money and be frustrated trying to adopt.... Or even get a coffee from this cat 'CAFE'

KITTY PAUSE KITTY CAFE @ MESA The workers and cats here were…read moresuper super sweet! It was also well priced 15$ for an hour, it's not a real real cafe but over all still a super cute experience!