Affordable rescue !!! I went to orphans of the storm and the kittens were $275 , this rescue had a…read morefee of $175 ! I have a cat at home and adopted a new kitty last week !!! So happy :) thank you . She is super playful!

While the application, interview process, and the meet and greet was fairly easy and lax... and we…read moreare absolutely in love with the pup we adopted... we are disappointed that the health status wasn't fully vetted (like other rescues). We we told our pup was healthy from the rescue/Vet, we still took the pup to our regular Vet after bringing him home. It turns out, he still had fleas AND had a bad ear infection (and no medication was administered for it). Neither of which were addressed during the rescue's in-take and during his care/time at the farm. After another week... and we found live worms in our pup's stools and immediately had to buy more medicine for tapeworms. I read previous reviews saying similar experiences (but given they were anywhere from 1-2 yrs ago I thought this might have been addressed with the time that had passed), but no as of Nov 2024 these are still very valid conditions to be aware of. The animals need to be further tested and treated during the adoption process (and really should be done during a quarantine period to avoid it being a constant cycle at the Farm). To add to the issue, we have other pets at home, so, unbeknownst, introducing fleas and worms to the rest of our gang, plus remediation, was very frustrating. We've also asked for the formal rabies certificate, as well as the tag... and feel like the request goes ignored. They only hand wrote in a Rabies # on the adoption paperwork which doesn't seem very valid. I'm sad I have to write a "bad" review, because we'd like to believe the rescue's intetions are in the right place. But I hope FKAR considers these similar comments/complaints going forward to truly ensure they are adopting out healthy animals.

I adopted through Second City Canine Rescue and had a very positive experience! We worked with them…read moreregarding my veterinarian's advice and they were very accommodating. The fees are very fair and many rescues charge a lot more for an adoption of a healthy spayed/neutered dog who has been in foster care in most cases. I have adopted through some local rescues and I have been very disappointed in their lack of interest in the health of their dogs. Since I know Second City Canine Rescue actually cares about their placements, I will absolutely adopt through them again.

I've had great experiences with SCCR over the past 11. Lucy, Sadie and this past year Grace, a…read morepurebred German Shepherd, were the perfect additions to our home. I found SCCR welcoming, meticulous about the safety and fit for each dog. Adopting a dog is serious business. If there are lingering health issues from their earlier life, SCCR offers financial coverage. They work directly with your personal VET. I can't recommend them strongly enough. ​

There is no one like Carrie. She will take care of your pets better than you do! She loves them…read morelike her own. You will have total peace of mind when she is with them. And, her photographs are amazing!

Carrie is excellent. I have used her every time that I go on vacation. I have 2 dogs. One is a…read moreblind elderly shih tzu that has seizures. She went above and beyond to make sure the dog got his medicine every day and to ensure all of his needs were met. I also have a nervous terrier mix that is not trusting of many people. By the second day of Carrie coming around, she had such a strong rapport with him. He rarely goes around people that he doesn't know but he fell in love immediately. She constantly checks in with pictures and updates, this is very comforting when you are away from your babies for so long. She delivered excellent care, she's reliable, knowledgeable, accommodating and affordable! You will not be disappointed with her.

We won't be back. She kept our dog alive but that's about it. Our dog came home with bugs all over…read moreher rear end, drank two bowls of water like she hadn't had any all day and had lost weight in 4 days. We came home with more than half the food I sent which means they either didnt feed her as instructed and promised or they gave her the house diet which I told them not to, use ours I provided it labeled sealed with instructions as she asked me to do. The woman was rude. The conditions are poor. It looks like a rescue barn. Please dont keep your animals here unless you have to.

I booked boarding during Spring Break for our dog. I called 3 times to arrange to drop off…read morepaperwork and forms the week leading up to our trip. I never received a call back. I was very uncomfortable not having confirmation that I had to make other arrangements the day before our trip, which was very difficult since the entire state of Illinois has the same week off for Spring Break. I would not recommend this boarding facility due to the poor and unprofessional communication.

If you're looking for a groomer that provides peace of mind and actual care towards the health of…read morehair and skin of your furry friends , then Alexis is the one. She is very knowledgeable on the needs of your pets while also listening to what you want for the haircut. She was courteous when I arrived with my two dogs and gave me a call in a timely manner to inform me that they were ready for pick up. It gave me enough time to go run some errands but not too long where I started to worry! Highly recommend this shop!

Highly recommend this breeder. They have beautiful dogs…read moreand are very helpful (even after the purchase).

My wife and I began our search for a new GSD following the passing of ours several months back. The…read moreloss of this last shepherd (it was our second) was especially painful as we don't have kids and the dog was a true family member to us. In the course of our extensive research to find that special dog, we spent literally weeks on the internet studying dog bloodlines and titles, calling many breeders nationwide, and even driving significant distances in our state (Texas) to visit numerous kennels where we viewed many litters and pups for sale. Backyard breeders were excluded from our consideration. While there were definitely some good kennels out there, they often felt like dog-manufacturing plants and not the unique quality we were looking for. Our search finally ended when we came across Vom Ragnar kennels. The experience we had with Von Ragnar was much different than the other breeders we had talked to or met. The best way to describe them is as a high-end boutique breeder, very specialized, and the bloodlines were not the same ten dogs that seemed to permeate the dogs of all the other breeders. There's a saying that one pays for a good breeder not just a good dog, and indeed here this was the case. Vom Ragnar is owned and run by Natalya Babenko and her husband Jey. From the start, Natalya proved to have substantial expertise in breeding and a passion for working with and showing her dogs (both nationally and internationally). It would not be an exaggeration to call her a perfectionist--and was evident from both discussions with her, and seeing her new state-of-the-art kennel. Her breeding dogs are of the finest quality; once you meet Natalya it's apparent that there is no way she would settle for less. In dealing with her/Vom Ragnar, everything from start to finish was done honestly and with integrity. Yes, Vom Ragnar is more expensive than the typical "good" kennel (not over-the-top more), and to us, the extra expense for acquiring a dog of the quality they were offering was well worth it. The dog we chose was a red-sable male; they had two available, made videos of both, and Natalya helped us make a final choice within a week. After purchasing the pup (you must do so when locking in your choice), Jey made a second video to show the pup playing and update his looks and progress. We set a date for pick-up right after the puppy turned 8 weeks, flew from Houston to Chicago, and drove up to the kennel to pick up the dog. Everything in the final pick-up and transaction was very friendly and all went smoothly. The dog was up-to-date on the necessary shots and was microchipped prior to our departure. As of this writing, we have owned the puppy for 5 days. We had it checked with our vet who found the dog fully healthy. The puppy was all "go" from the time we got him home, displays significant confidence, and while calm to loud noises (like thunder), has a very high energy level and is very outgoing. He is not timid or shy in any respect. The puppy shows us a ton of affection, displays high intelligence, and has a real interest in learning. To be clear, he's not an "angel" and will definitely take some real effort to train properly, but that is exactly how good GSDs are. Our overall feeling is this dog is of exceptional quality, and going through the effort to fly 1,000 miles to buy one from Vom Ragnar was well worth the time and money. If we were going to buy another (and we may get a female in a few years) we would absolutely buy another from them again without hesitation or reservation. Getting an extra-special pet to fill the paws of our last GSD meant so much to us, and Vom Ragnar really came through. We are very grateful to have chosen them as the breeder of our new dog!

Our dog went through the 10 day obedience training and then just completed the 12 day advanced off…read moreleash training and we could not be more pleased and impressed with Dog Training Now. We trust them and know they will always do what's best for our dog. Highly recommend!

Such a great dog training experience. We learned so much about how to make our puppy a well behaved…read moredog. I was very surprised just after the first week how well he walked on a leash and could do the commands such as sit and wait. He loved going there too.

We hosted an incredible fundraiser adoption event with Reach Rescue. The space is a perfect blank…read morecanvas to add personal touches. We arranged catering and entertainment that perfectly complemented the program. The space easily accommodates 100+ people, and it was a fantastic experience. Thank you to the volunteers who run the program and all they do for our community. Over 5,600 dogs have been successfully partnered with their forever home with the essential help of Reach Rescue.

Cannot say enough good things about this entire process with Reach Rescue, they are amazing and…read morewe're so blessed to have found Olaf and bring him into our family....thank you Reach Rescue!!