This continues to be one of the animal rescues that has the biggest impact. Not only are they…read moresaving our precious furry friends, but they have a prison program that has the power to also transform the lives of the inmates who participate in this program. We adopted a dog from here years ago & it has proven to be one of the best decisions we have made as a family. Our pup came out well trained, socialized & a ready made companion for our mom. The adoption process is lengthy and thorough, as it should be, to ensure that animals in their care are placed in homes that are all that they claim to be. This process includes a home visit which allows them to get a better idea of how safe & suitable a prospective forever home could be as well as discuss any potential barriers to the adoption process.

A beautiful building with plenty of room for the cats to roam and explore. Everything was perfectly…read moreclean and well maintained. The volunteers were incredible -- they knew every cat by name, which ones liked being held, which were shy, which ones were little bullies, and which would happily jump on top of the furniture or refrigerator. They were also very knowledgeable about each cat's medical needs and personality. It's clear this place is run with so much care and love. An absolutely amazing place. Bonus - it's a no kill shelter.

Stay Awhile Cat Shelter is a truly special place. The love and dedication they show to every single…read morecat in their care is remarkable. You can tell immediately that this isn't just a shelter--it's a safe haven. The environment is calm, clean, and thoughtfully set up to give the cats the space and comfort they need to feel at home. The staff and volunteers go above and beyond to ensure each cat is not only cared for physically but emotionally as well. They take time to get to know each cat's personality, which makes the adoption process thoughtful and successful--for both the cat and the new family. If you're considering adoption or looking to support an organization that truly puts animals first, Stay Awhile is worth your time and trust. They do incredible work, and the impact they make shows in every purr and playful paw.

Horrible experience with the woman who owns this rescue. She did not fully disclose the physical…read moreproblems with the dog. She did not disclose that he was very aggressive. After 24 hours with the dog, we decided to return him. His alpha demeanor scared my daughter, and the dog scratched and bit the whole time. Nowhere in the contract did it say should we keep our $200 "donation." This woman was thoroughly unprofessional and, unpleasant and a liar. Buyer beware. She is very nice up front, but nasty if you have issues with the dogs.

Fantastic Rescue! Such compassionate volunteers!read more

Reasons your cat may not get spayed or neutered...you bring them in a dirty crate, it's a surgery…read morenot a day trip! If you cant take the time and clean it, then you'll have to take your cat home. If your cat pukes or craps in its crate on the way...you get to clean it once inside. If your cat gets loose YOU need to catch it and return to its crate...volunteers dont chase your pet. If you dont show for your appt day and time, and dont call 24 hours in advance, you won't be rescheduled or refunded. You call and cant get an appointment, sorry limited spots available, we have no control when sold out. Read the paperwork you fill out and bring back...and the take home instructions. The health of your cat is important, if you have a flea problem...speak up...if they are infested and or hundreds of flea eggs are in your crate...nope not bringing that mess in the building

Just refused to fix our two cats and refused to refund the money. They had the police call my 18…read moreyear old daughter to tell her that she is trespassed from their property. Don't worry we won't be back. They should fix the employees so they can't have little asshole children like them.

Always always support our Humane Society! Saving unwanted animals. And care in the best way!read more

Does anyone know how long it takes for CCHS to post a dog for adoption after it has been…read moresurrendered? I can't find a picture or any info on my neighbors dog that I'm interested in. The shelter appears to be a good place. I like that the dogs have access to inside/outside runs a lot. Having a problem getting information.

Clean facilities. Kind and caring staff. We've adopted a dog and cat from WCHS and we highly…read morerecommend and will continue to support when we can.

After tragically loosing our beloved baby girl Daphnee in August if 2022 after having her for 11…read moreyears. I felt it was time to bring a new member into our family. This wasn't just to heal our broken hearts, but her buddy and little fur brother Freddy's as well. After months of searching and being rejected by numerous rescues did not having a fenced in yard; I believe a true Christmas Miracle happened. After much searching - I stumbled across my sweet girl Ellie aka EllieMae in the WCHS website. I knew immediately that she was the one. I was so excited that I showed up 2 hours before they opened to make sure I would get a chance to meet her. It was love at first site! The next day...we came back and got her. She helped my family heal. We will never forget our girl Daphnee. But I'm so glad we found our EllieMae! I always say she rescued us...but I think we rescued each other on 12/16/2022. I am forever grateful to this amazing organization for allowing us to become EllieMae's new Fur ever family!

I volunteer with Sunrise Sanctuary and have personally seen the level of care, dedication, and…read morecompassion that goes into caring for more than 140 rescued animals every single day. The board, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly -- often behind the scenes -- to provide safe shelter, medical care, food, enrichment, and love to animals who have come from difficult situations. Running a nonprofit sanctuary of this size is not easy, and they depend on open barn visits open to the public, donations, fundraising auctions, grants, etc to care for the furry/ feathered residents! These animals are alive, safe, and cared for because of the commitment of this organization and the many volunteers and supporters who believe in its mission, like me! I am amazed by the humans who spend their time running this organization!

Sunrise Sanctuary is a non profit permanent shelter for abused, neglected, injured and "unwanted"…read morefarm and companion animals. They provide a safe and loving home for the animals to get the care they deserve. They open to the public several times a year with open house events. The cost is $10/person. The volunteers here are incredible. They are very patient, very informative, and they care so much about the animals. The open house was so much fun. Lots of opportunities to get up close to the animals. Some were shy, but lots of them were friendly and wanted attention. The ducks were taking a dip, the pigs were napping and the cats were purring away. You can tell the animals are so happy in this peaceful place.

Seventeen years, plus a few odd months, my husband and I were looking for a Jack Russell terrier to…read moreadopt. Unbeknownst to me, he had been communicating with Star-Mar rescue in Wooster and showed me a photo of the most ungainly JRT I'd ever seen. The dog had the coloring of the breed but longer legs than any JRT I'd ever seen with crazed look in his eyes. We went to visit Martha, (the Mar in Star-Mar) and met this incredibly heroic woman and a houseful of white and brown barkers. Bosco, originally Bobby, was as wild as his eyes suggested. Martha had the battle scars to prove it with a knee she had destroyed chasing him. This is his story, as best as I can recall more than 17 years later: The year-old dog was a marked man in the Youngstown pound and slated for death when Martha discovered him and whisked him to safety in the nick of time. At their first encounter, he threw up in her car. Not an auspicious beginning. The rescue had him several weeks, a longer stay than normal. It seemed he was an undisciplined thug. Initially, he was being fostered at a farm with horses. Once again, the dog faced certain death due to his penchant for the chase-of the horses. (Those of you who love the breed are chuckling: "A JRT chaser, imagine that.") Bosco was relocated to Martha's during which time she vainly tried to make him acceptable to civilized society. As I recall, she said he had lost two or three e-collars during his nightly hunting trips over her acreage. After what I remember as three hopeful placements, the dog was deemed hopeless by just about everyone but Martha. Then she got an email from a retired guy in Fairlawn who showed an interest in the mongrel. Woah, I'm sure she thought. A possible match? She was reluctant to pursue the possible adoption due to the fact the guy was over 50. Who wouldn't be? Hubby convinced his doubly doubting wife to go meet this animal. During the meet and greet, the wife, hereafter referred to as I, remained unconvinced-knowing full well this dog would be the biggest challenge we'd ever had in a dog. But since it has always been my style to make my loved ones' wishes come true, I reluctantly agreed to take him home. In the car on the way back to Fairlawn, Bosco threw up in my lap. That was the moment I knew this dog needed and deserved a forever home more than any animal I'd ever met. It took several training classes and he has never lost his desire to chase anything that moves. He gets anxious and he still paces as if he's on the end of a chain. He still walks a minimum of two miles a day, usually in his favorite park with his pack, five miniature schnauzers and his best friend Milly, a seven pound fluff ball. The activity is proven life extender for both of them. As Martha says, "Motion is lotion." As we promised on the adoption papers, we have kept our end of the bargain. Our secret to his longevity? Long walks, the absolute best food I can afford (check with dog food advisor) annual trips to the vet, NO PESTICIDES on this paws and probably good Youngstown genes. But Bosco, at 17, has had no major illnesses (one kidney infection) totally deaf and just a tad under weight, still embraces life with a fervor matched by only a few people. He is my . Thanks, Martha.

We just adopted a dog through Star-Mar Rescue and had a wonderful experience. The process was…read morethrorough, but quick. They helped us make sure we picked the right dog for our family, while also making sure we were the right family for the dog. After visits to their house and ours, we brought Hannah home last weekend. I would recommend Star-Mar Rescue to anyone looking to add a new furry family member. They are doing great work!