I was searching for the perfect dog and I came across Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue. They rescue…read moreCavalier King Charles puppies and dogs along with helping other breeds out of a horrible life after being born into puppy mills. I went on the site and saw pictures of the Cavaliers that were up for adoption. They were really so cute that I google this breed and fell in love with them. So I applied to foster a dog and about a week later they called and told me that they had just found out about this puppy mill in MO that had been shut down and they were driving there to pick up 20 dogs and puppies. So they needed fosters right away. I drove to Indiana and picked up the dog (puppy) that I was fostering. Her name was Fergie and she was 6 months old and in perfect health. Well, of course I knew I was going to fail at being a foster because the second I met Fergie...I knew she was mine. So about a week after I was fostering her I finally broke the news to Lucky Star that I was going to adopt Fergie. The whole process was very easy and what a great feeling to know she was rescued away from a bad life. They pay all the vet bills for being fixed, a complete check up, all their shots and teeth checked. They do ask for a donation when you adopt. But they do have alot of vet bills as some of the dogs that come out of puppy mills aren't always healthy because they were so abused. A small cost for saving the life of a beautiful, snuggable, kissable puppy. I want to rescue a bunch more, but I am at the limit of two dogs right now. Check them out at http://www.luckystarcavalierrescue.org/ and they will melt your heart too.

I fostered 2 Chihuahuas from them for almost a month and when I adopted and paid my fees, things…read morewhen bad with dogs! They were very loving home alone with me but if anyone mainly my small grandchildren came in they snapped and lunged at kids, only had the girls 10 days after adoption and returned them for the safety of my grands! I asked about a refund and was told no!! So they double adopted them and doubled their money!! Mary was rude and told me me nothing was wrong with the dogs behavior I dont appreciate the comment, sounds like she is calling me a liar!!!

I am a regional director for a breed specific dog rescue. I've helped many dog rescues find good…read morehomes for this breed. I know what kind of home is good for the breed. I reached out to MARY, the rescue manager to help with Cheeto. It takes a few days and planning to find the right home. Mary FALSELY accused me of lying to her. She does not fully listen; instead, she has a tendency to be reactive quickly which hinders he ability to comprehend. She is extremely rude. I had a good home, but by then, I did not trust that she wouldn't be rude to these very responsible adopters. I wish I had read reviews about this rescue, most specifically about Mary. RUDENESS by MARY is a common complaint. Jennifer was very nice, but unfortunately, Mary is the manager and the face of this rescue. This is not a dog rescue I would recommend.

We love cats and currently we have 2. We don't need anymore, but we sure like petting and making…read morefriends with other cats. When i first arrived here at cats haven for the open house, I was impressed with the number of cats roaming around the yard and house. These cats are all older and some were injured or crippled. They all seem so friendly and appear to be well taken care of. A caged area out back let's the indoor cats get outside through a clever ramp system. Without this shelter, many of the cats would be euthanized because of their disabilities. It seems like an awfully big responsibility to care for some of these cute little critters, but I understand the passion that makes it all work. This place works mainly from donations and if your a cat lover like me, you need to get in here and see the great things going on and give them a hand.

Most of us are familiar with our local county animal shelters, but I had never heard of Cats Haven…read moreuntil volunteering with a group of friends. Cats Haven is Indianapolis' oldest no-kill, free-roaming cat sanctuary. It cares especially for elderly cats or those with special needs (missing limbs/eyes, genetic disorders, etc). I would estimate in this three-story house they have at least 100 cats. {Did my fact checking - on its website, it says 300 cats are in its "network" - meaning living in the shelter or in a foster home or feral cat colony in the community). They do adopt some cats out who are well enough to be adopted out, but for most of the felines, this is the place they will live out their days in comfort, basking in the sunlight or by the fireplace. For awhile, it kept its location a secret in an effort to prevent midnight drop-offs of unwanted cats {they do not take cats from the public}. Now it seems the address is more public, largely because it is in greater need of donations. Its most recent fundraiser was the Purr-Fect Cup Cat Cafe. It looks like it is hoping to introduce more of the community to its work in the coming year. Cats Haven has an open-door policy, and anyone can drop in during business hours. Fair warning: the place VERY much smells like cats {what do you expect - there are cats everywhere} but I am impressed with the quality of the facility and how dedicated its staff is. I hope Cats Haven will see continued success!

we got our Maltese from Companions Forever. She is precious. She is beautiful. We are so pleased…read morewith her. I wish we could've taken her brother Billy because he is just as precious and beautiful as our little girl it breaks my heart because that Billy is a sweetheart, and they are so smart and so well kept we are so happy with our baby whoever gets Billy is gonna be so lucky

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The Boone County Humane Society does a great job of engaging in the community to place dogs and…read morecats. The organization has assembled a good network of homes to foster dogs and cats until permanent homes can be found. The fostering experience helps the pets adjust to normal home environments so that they have the best chance of transitioning to a forever homes. The organization is a private non-for-profit that is run mostly by volunteers. We regularly donate to support the efforts. They frequently bring adoptable dogs to events such as local farmers markets. This weekend they brought about a dozen dogs to the Zionsville Farmers Market. Foster parents were on hand to let potential owners know the dog's names, age and history. They offered a great selection of young small and large dogs. We are exploring getting a dog to join our aging 17-year old Yorkie. Interacting with the assorted dogs was a good experience and helped us decide on next steps. Adoption fees range from $75 to $300, depending on the dog.

They are currently only allowing visitors by appointment only. If you fill out the form online to…read morerequest a meet and greet with a dog/cat of your choice they will respond fairly quickly. The kennels are very large and clean and the animals seem very well cared for. Theres a large fenced yard for the dogs to run around safely. There is a couple who volunteer/work there, they are super friendly and great with the animals. Unfortunately I don't remember their names but you could tell they truly care about the animals. The female even flagged us down as we left to let us know there was a freeway closure since they knew it was on our way home. Super nice people. The shelter seems to have more of a variety of dogs, not just the usual pitbulls you see at shelters. Definitely keeping an eye on their website for available dogs.

the staff here is so friendly and kind . brought my pomeranian here to get her shots updated and to…read morebe microchipped . i was seen as soon as my appointment was set to start. the vet checked to see if i had any follow up questions or concerns . i like they have fenced in areas for animals to roam . as well as a dog trail for walks . on the inside they also had cat/dog treats . this is going to be my go to now for yearly shots

I've had more experience with the downtown clinic as I don't usually find myself on this side of…read moretown, but they were out of the medicine we needed there so I made the journey up. I love that they're able to fill the gap for new adoptions while we waited to establish care at our vet, and provide affordable spay/neuter services to not only Indianapolis but the surrounding counties as well. Very thankful for their services!

We are fostering for this rescue and having an awesome experience! Kelsey has been super helpful…read moreand answers all our questions. Lindsey, one of the volunteers who also lives in our neighborhood, put us on to Tipper. She is an absolute gem. She has the best house manners and looks super healthy. You can tell she has been very well cared for. I would definitely foster their dogs again.

Honestly I understand what they are doing, and the idea is great. But they are not the ones who…read moreshould be doing it. First, the location is behind a house, so it feels a little sketchy. Second, once inside the actual building for the animas, it's pretty gross. It truly feels like a few people got together and had an idea and decided to go for it in an old building and some fencing. Also, the lady who "talked" to us was quite rude. Maybe she was having a bad day, but still. All in all, I would much rather see these animals go to an actual shelter, be advertised more, and truly given a fighting chance to get into a good home. I can't see it being here.

This is a no kill dog shelter in the middle of Lafayette, IN. They are all volunteer based, and…read morereadily accept surrendered and abandoned dogs. They are set apart by their friendly and knowledgeable staff- the people here really want to help the animals and make sure they go to good (and appropriate) homes. They really take the time to get to know each dog, which means that you can truly trust that the dog you adopt from here will be best suited to adapt to your environment. I find that a lot of shelters here in town neglect to take the time to see a personality in their animals (shy/energetic, dog/cat friendly, good/ bad with kids, etc.), but here they go above and beyond, which is the best scenario for the dogs. They are super active in the community- check out the Facebook page for all of the events they attend/sponsor.

Horrible process for adoption..Nothing like the previous owner.They never ever answer the phone nor…read morereturn calls . Twice they gave away pup dogs i had choosen.Would NOT recommend this place..Seems very unorganized and they ignore people's calls messages and adopt dogs to other people