Rude condescending lady (blonde & hair up) as soon as we walked in to look to adopt. This elderly…read moreman was already there helpless asking for help and options surrendering his dog. Lady show no empathy or compassion and no interest in providing information.

The person I talked to was very informative. But I was looking for a female kitten and you don't…read morehave any right now, but the care seemed terrific.

Incredible group of people placing neglected animals in forever homes. Hats off to this…read moreorganization

They definitely do protect these animals and they have a great space to walk the pups if youre…read moretrying to get to know one. In the end, we didn't adopt from here but we can say it was a great place nevertheless.

This place is the most amazing shelter I've ever dealt with. My family has adopted multiple animals…read morehere and in our time of need they were there for us. Suffice to say my family and I are forever grateful for WOASH for their care for not just the animals but the people and families in the community, too.

I want to start out by saying I don't aim to prevent animals from being adopted, as I think all of…read morethe animals here deserve to find loving homes. However, I recently adopted a cat from White Oak Animal Safe Haven, and if I knew then what I know now, I never would have adopted from here. We took our new cat to the vet after about a week of having her home, and she tested positive for Giardia and Coccidia, two types of parasites. If you don't know anything about this, a quick google search will show you what a process it is to get rid of these parasites in cats. It is really difficult to get rid of and has been an emotional roller coaster. We have spent hundreds of dollars in vet bills and cleaning supplies. We had to treat and quarantine our resident cat. We have a carpeted apartment which makes this so much harder to get rid of. We spent hundreds on carpet cleaning alone. It is also highly contagious, so it is very likely all of their cats and possibly dogs could have this as well. I find it very hard to believe the shelter had no idea their cats have this, and if they didn't, they are not properly vetting their animals (which is funny because they told us they denied someone's application because they said they wouldn't take their cat to the vet). Giardia and coccidia cause the cat to have really bad diarrhea and gas, so if they really did not know their cats were infected with the parasites, they were knowingly not seeking care for their animals. We noticed the smell on the drive home after picking her up, so there's no way they didn't know something was up. They never once mentioned to us that this is something they were dealing with, and they knew we had another cat at home. So they risked my current cats health as well. The adoption process is quite intense and very thorough, which I don't think is a bad thing necessarily; however, to have that type of adoption process and then give me a sick animal is crazy to me. After we got the results, I called the shelter to inform them in case there's some possible way they didn't know, and the woman I spoke to was kind of rude and very dismissive. No apology or anything. I will say, we had a good adoption otherwise. The cat coordinator was very kind when we went to meet the cats and when we picked up the cat we adopted. I just can't believe they gave us a sick cat and never felt the need to mention anything. All of this being said, be aware that if you have recently adopted a cat or plan to, there is almost a 100% chance they will also have Giardia and Coccidia because it sometimes takes multiple rounds of medication and cleaning to fully get rid of this. Our cat has been on one cycle of meds already, and there has yet to be improvement. I don't know how long this has been going on, but if you want to adopt from here, please do some research so you can get it right from the beginning and help the sick cats. It is treatable but it requires a lot of time, money, and consistency.

I would like to thank Action for Animals team for giving my husband and I the option to adopt a…read moreyoung homeless dog we truly were blessed to find in their shelter....the staff truly loves the animals they care for and do all they can to hook you up with the right animal you are searching for. Our pet fit right in from the start with a little patience and training they all need after being homeless for so long in a shelter. There are so many homeless pets waiting for their "forever home", I hope more people will realize the need for so many of them who are waiting for love and care and a place they can finally call home. Such comfort, love and joy this little guy has given us. If you are looking for your new fur family member, this is a great place to start at the Action for Animals in Latrobe.

Horrible experience -- truly at a loss for words…read more Our application was initially denied because our cat wasn't spayed. Fine. We immediately scheduled the spay for the very next morning. Then suddenly, they claimed our landlord said there was a two-cat maximum. When we called our landlord ourselves, he not only denied this to them but confirmed the lease says no such thing. So why lie? What should've taken one simple call turned into a series of frustrating and unnecessary hoops caused entirely by their disorganization and lack of communication. Their condescending, "we know best" attitude creates more barriers than bridges -- and ultimately prevents animals from finding loving homes. Despite knowing we lived an hour and a half away, they waited until 30 minutes before our cat was done with surgery -- meaning she would've waited over an hour for us to get there-- just to tell us the cat we'd applied for was adopted by someone else. Luckily, we were only 15 minutes away at that point. They insisted they "don't hold applications," yet somehow ours remained active during this whole process. And their excuse? "We couldn't guarantee you'd come back." While our 9-year-old cat was in their surgical suite. None of it makes sense. None of it felt fair. The lack of logic, empathy, or even basic organization was astounding. Save your time, money, and emotional energy. Go with Save Our Strays or literally any other rescue that's actually focused on matching animals with loving families -- not gatekeeping adoption with made-up rules and callous behavior.

The first time I took my pom to Makin Tracks I asked for a teddy bear groom. I was very pleased and…read moretook him back again The second groom was not so good and I called and voiced this no apologies just an excuse. I thought ok maybe an off day, however when I picked him up today and voiced my displeasure the groomer was contacted and said just give him the dog. I don't mind paying for a service if I get what I ask for. Again no apologies and very rude. Needless to say my pom will not be groomed there again. If you can't provide the cut ask for you should explain that upfront. Don't pay for your grooming before you see the result is my recommendation.

I have a dog that turns into Cujo. The last time I had her nails trimmed I had to take her to the…read morevet to have her sedated. These two ladies were awesome. I was in and out with Mazi in 10 minutes with no incident.

Adopted a puppy from them late August. Application process was well handled, received a call about…read morethe dog I applied for rapidly. The person who was fostering the pup met with me and explained the application process, very professional and obviously has taken care of the dog. Very professional organization that makes sure you understand all aspects of the adoption process. They make a home visit to ensure the pet's safety and well being. Please adopt from them!

Paws Across Pittsburgh is a volunteer-run, foster-based 501(c)(3) animal rescue that was founded in…read more2016. It has rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed thousands of homeless, abused, abandoned, and unwanted dogs and cats. Please note that it does NOT have a central facility to visit. On Paws Across Pittsburgh's website, my husband found the French bulldog Daisy. She had been spayed and received two vaccines. My husband filled out an online form to adopt her. A volunteer reviewed his application, did a virtual home visit and interview, contacted our veterinarians and our three personal references, and finished with an in-person meeting and adoption. All of the volunteers spoke very nicely with my husband and me. Fortunately, Daisy immediately liked us, so the foster parents allowed us to adopt her. They gave us an adoption contract, some dry food, a rabies tag, three pages of veterinary records, a to-do list (e.g., socializing, registering the microchip, making a vet appointment, and buying a dog license, pet insurance, and training), and some other papers. Adoption fees vary based on species and age. We paid $300 for our adult dog. Over a week has passed since the adoption, and Daisy has fit in well with us and our cat. The only problem was that the microchip business refused to update the owner of Daisy in their database until we provided proof of ownership. Eventually the volunteer transferred the microchip to us.

Very long story short; I have a kitty w belly issues & saw Dr rodkey as a 2nd opinion. They have…read moredone tests & a procedure that no other vet would do. It is not the answer; but helps her 2 be more comfortable. Once they tried all they could; they gave me a referral for an office w an internal medicine vet that they were hopeful would help. Still going there 2 work on a plan 4 my baby girl. We also have been moving r other kitties there. Dr rodkey will stay l8 & call aftr hours - vry transparent with pricing as well - she has been great & so have the vet techs. Highly recommend!

Not what I was expecting. They were nice and all, but after $650 for two visits, I got no answers…read moreas to why my dog has a cough. My dog didn't like them. All the other patients seemed to like them. Just not sure of competency. Ran tests for stuff, and they never told us results of the "tests" they drew blood for, just kept referring to the x-rays taken at each visit. Ok. Yes. I don't see anything either. Like I'm a radiologist.

We brought our dog Doug into training with equal parts hope and skepticism. He's smart, loving…read more.. and wildly mischievous. From the very first session, though, something shifted. Almost instantly, Doug went from chaotic curiosity to calm focus--not because his personality was suppressed, but because it was finally understood. What stood out most wasn't just the effectiveness of the training techniques (though those were impressive), it was the perspective shift. We stopped seeing "bad behavior" and started seeing misplaced energy. Instead of correcting Doug, we learned how to redirect him--turning frustration into purpose and impulse into productivity. That change alone was a game-changer. The training style blended structure, consistency, and genuine affection in a way that felt natural and kind. There was no harshness, no shortcuts--just patience, clarity, and a deep respect for the dog in front of her. Doug didn't just listen; he trusted. Best of all, the improvement has continued. Each week builds on the last, and Doug grows more confident, controlled, and happy. The process didn't just train our dog--it trained us to be better humans for him. Sweet, intuitive, and deeply caring, she has a rare gift. Doug is proof.

Update: As John Van…read moreOlden has indicated in his comment on my previous review he has apologized and refunded *his portion,* but an apology is not worth $740 to me, which is the amount remaining that was paid and that I have yet to receive. This is not an inconsequential sum of money. I recognize that I can't hold John accountable for Greg leaving the company, but working with Canine Trade Group means there will be absolutely no oversight over your trainer. Regardless of whether the trainers are independent contractors or not, someone in business with them should be culpable and take ownership of the situation. Efforts made in John's comments to characterize this as a misunderstanding between Greg and myself about "events that transpired" could not be more disingenuous. I paid Greg and got nothing for my money. I fail to see how this could be a subjective dispute. As for Gregory J. Stewart, he has seemingly vanished off the face of the earth, after indicating that he would return a comical fraction of my initial payment and failing to deliver on even that. I don't know if he's training dogs elsewhere but wherever he may be employed I can't recommend hiring him or working with him in any capacity, as he has shown me that he has no ethics as a professional or even as a human being.