adopted our dog 12 years ago from Dogway. Cherry and all the dedicated volunteers are the best…read more They care about the dogs and do follow up to make sure that everyone including dog is a happy match.

I see Cherry is still at it, with poor communication, ghosting people after they discover health…read moreproblems, major animal seizures by the BC SPCA, and generally horrible rescue practices. Sadly, if she is still doing the work, animals are still suffering. How many of the recent positive reviews are at her requests from people who don't know any better? Take a look at the 14 'not recommended' reviews that she has gotten Yelp to hide. Better yet, read the tribunal decision with respect to the seizures of animals. https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/news/missions-dogway-dog-rescue-liable-to-pay-75000-to-spca-will-fight-decision-2015133# Full decision (pdf) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/organizational-structure/boards-commissions-tribunals/bc-farm-industry-review-board/animal-custody/pcaa-appeal-decisions/2023_mar14_-_latour_v_bcspca_-_decision.pdf DO NOT ADOPT FROM DOGWAY.

This little shelter is located in Queensborough. If you're not looking carefully, you'll drive past…read moreit. I did! Anyhow, it's a pretty cute little place, as far as shelters go. This review if for the cat area, as I didn't see where the dogs were kept. The cats all hang out in 2 adjoining rooms, one of which is a good size outdoor covered patio. So they can go back and forth whenever they feel like it, and they're not confined to little cages, which is pretty awesome. The staff seemed really nice too, which is always a plus. I would definitely come back here when I'm ready to add to my kitty family.

LAPS is a wonderful place. The facility itself is so clean and tidy. LAPS does a lot of work in the…read morecommunity to promote adoption such as their Galas and the Christmas tree they put up with pictures of adoptable animals around Christmas. They also let you go into the rooms and play with the kittens they have there. I have been to LAPS several times and I've always enjoyed it. I highly suggest that you go to LAPS and visit the animals there.

Such a great idea! We went for a birthday surprise to spend some time with some sweet puppies and…read morebecame fails. My son and I fell in love with a little fella named Thomas and three days later he lives at our house! I 100% recommend this place for anyone interested in spending an hour or a lifetime with a furry little ball of love.

Beware: you are going to want to adopt if you come in here! It was so much fun hanging out with the…read morepuppies here. Great for kids and adults. Such a smart way for dogs to get used to people and get adopted. Would definitely come here again when we are ready to adopt.

Great organization with great volunteers! I will always choose to adopt with AHS. 10/10read more

I found a black Manx named SABLE on their website who was perfect! Immediately called & left a…read moremessage putting in a verbal adoption request, filled out online app & submitted. That was Wednesday & heard nothing back until following Monday when they left a message that SABLE had been adopted. I understand its probably all Volunteer there...but very disappointing.

A truly sacred and beautiful experience, given to me by my son as a gift, because the wolf is my…read moretotem animal. The care, understanding, and love shown to all the animals here is nothing short of excellent. Truly a sanctuary for both wild and human creatures...

Love this place! Been on the Wolf Encounters tour 2 times. Both were really fun experiences. You…read moreget to see, pet and howl with the wolves! They are beautiful creatures! They are also well-taken care of by the staff and have a lot of land to roam around on. Also has other animals to see like alligators, birds, skunk, mountain lions, turtles and much more. Each has their own enclosures and are well taken care of. So don't feel bad for the animals like they are some victim or something. The staff and your leader was very friendly and informative. You learn a lot by doing this tour and help the animals as they rely on donations to stay open. I would highly recommend taking a trip to do this! Very cool experience!

S.A.I.N.T.S. is a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals that have no where else to go…read more They provide a loving environment and proper medical care for all residents. We finally visited S.A.I.N.T.S. this weekend. Well overdue - for years! This animal haven for senior and special needs animals was just heart-warming and full of love. Founder, Carol Hine is a nurse during the day and a "saint" by night. She started this sanctuary in 2004 and it's grown into a beautiful home and 3-acre property to these wonderful animals. Some of the animals have ended up at S.A.I.N.T.S. as a result of animal cruelty cases, abandonment, extended stays at animal shelters, owners moving, owners not being able to afford looking after their sick or disabled animals any longer. Weekly tours happen at the facility on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am. Ours was led by long-time volunteer, Dawne. She did a great job providing background info and a thorough explanation of what S.A.I.N.T.S. is all about, how they care for the animals and the stories behind some of their furry residents. They currently have 130+ animals under their care including dogs, cats, horses, llamas, sheep, pigs... S.A.I.N.T.S. is always looking for volunteers, sponsorship (you can even choose which animal), and donations (monetary and non). There's a "wish list" on their site as to the items they're always in need of and you can easily donate and sponsor via their site too. S.A.I.N.T.S. has done an amazing job of turning a bad or unwanted experience into a happy sanctuary of love. Thank you for saving and caring for the animals!

Went to the open house and it was great, such a great place for any animal lucky enough to be…read morethere. The animals are so sweet and they are all very happy and friendly, I love those elderly dogs they are the most adorable dogs a group was a feeding and they were so cute all on their own pillow with their food and for the dogs that need help a helper was hand feeding one they are all very loved and it shows in their happy faces, and the farm animals are just as wonderful they are all gentle and friendly and everyone gets along, these beautiful animals are so special they are friendly and have excellent manners i really don't know their previous owners can not want them and unless it's an extreme circumstance such death or sickness of the owner how someone could abandon them and some in such cowardly ways i read the adorable pig we saw was dumped off in a mountain, that poor pig must have been terrified, for the animals here I think every single one of them is living the happiest days of their lives here they are treated like the treasures they are, such caring people who save them and love them. I've never met Carol but she's a very special lady to open up her home and create this sanctuary for elderly and unwanted animals she is a saint. It's so worth it to go on the tour even if your not an animal lover you will be by the end of the tour, I think they do tours on the weekends you may want to check their website but I can see donations are well appreciated it all goes for the animals I wished I had more cash on me to donate but will next time. If you have children they will love it people of all ages can enjoy a visit here. The Llama Carl will make you laugh he's so cute I love his personality.

- OMG it's like haven for cat lovers! -…read more It's like 1 min walk from Island Hoppin' Brewery, and that's the reason why I went there. I don't drink much, so I'd rather go to a shelter to see animals XD! The front lady was nice and she didn't push us to adopt anything. There was an obese cat that's been separated from the other cats because he's on a special diet. He was friendly. I then went in two other rooms, each with about 7 cats. The cats there were really friendly, but some are shy. I spent like 20 minutes there patting the cats.. lol. The cats there have a nice outside patio area where they can walk around as well. The adoption fee is also lower than most places if I remember correctly. My friend donated some $$ to thank them for taking good care of the cats. I probably won't come back to this island again since there's not much to do, but if I go there again I'd stop by this place and pat the cats once more~

From the owner: The mission of Orcas Animal Protection Society is to promote the humane care of animals by…read moreoperating an animal shelter, educating the public about responsible pet care, facilitating the adoption of unwanted dogs and cats into loving homes, and providing spay/neuter services to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats.

Ho-Lee ....you gotta check this gem out if u like critters. Crazy cool one on one interactions…read morewith the beasts ,serpents and creepy crawlies. Money well spent for pics and your admission fee supports the rescue program. Bucket list stuff.... U need 2 go. ..

A great place to visit!!! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I will be coming back…read moreagain very soon to see what is new. Keep up the good work guys and gals. Bring your kids here for a visit, well worth it!!!