Working with Legacy Adoption Services has been super easy. Our contact Brooke was very on top of…read morethe process and communicated clearly and regularly. She was also patient as we worked through the process of fingerprinting. I really appreciate that!

We absolutely loved working with legacy. As an adoptive family, we felt the care the team had for…read moreus and it meant a lot that they knew our names and story and we were not just a number on the list of waiting families. If we ever had a question they were easy to get in contact with and Tina herself took the time out of her busy day to reach out to us. We worked with Jennifer, Jordan, and Audrey and each woman was knowledgeable, respectful, and diligent. Audrey did our post placement meetings and was great and not intimidating at all. They are also very caring to our birth mother and provide counseling. If we adopt again in the future we will definitely use legacy again.

Such a perfect place to adopt cats or dogs. There is such a wide range of dogs and such a perfect…read moreplace to spend time or take a dog out for a walk. They are so cute. Loved how someone walked us through but it was weird once we stepped in everyone was staring at us even the individual who were adopting a dog. But it was such a warming experience to see all the cute dogs

BEWARE: This Shelter Spays/Neuters Puppies as Young as 6 Weeks Old…read more I'm writing this with a heavy heart--not to attack, but to raise awareness about a practice at Operation Kindness that deeply concerns me. My intention is compassion for the animals, respect for adopters, and transparency for the public. Operation Kindness' primary focus seems to be population control, and while that goal matters, the way they pursue it can come at the expense of a puppy's well-being. They routinely spay and neuter puppies as young as six weeks old, without fully considering the adopter's intentions or the long-term health needs of the puppy. They even labeled my foster puppy as "cryptorchid," despite the fact that you cannot reliably diagnose cryptorchidism at six weeks old--the testicles often descend much later. I pleaded repeatedly with their medical manager to delay my foster's neuter until he was older and safer for the procedure. My only goal was to give him a healthy, loving, and stable life. I wasn't asking for anything extreme--I offered to: Sign a delayed-neuter contract Make a donation Adopt my foster before any surgery Pay out of pocket for neutering him at the appropriate age Even bring in a lawyer to draw up a binding agreement But every single compromise I proposed was refused. Instead of working with someone fully committed to adopting and caring for this puppy, they insisted on sending him into surgery at just six weeks old. Their medical manager, Katie, repeatedly dismissed my concerns, telling me that early neuter has no negative effects and that no scientific research says otherwise--despite the many legitimate peer-reviewed studies I've personally found that outline potential risks. In the end, I had no choice but to allow them to neuter my foster if I wanted to adopt him. I love my dog, and I would do anything for him, but their rigid policies and refusal to consider his individual needs felt unethical and cruel. I have always believed in adopting--every dog deserves a chance and has a beautiful soul. But this experience has made me rethink ever adopting a puppy from a shelter that practices such extreme early-age sterilization. I will no longer donate to Operation Kindness or support their organization. I'm sharing this because the public deserves to be aware, and because puppies--especially those as young as six weeks old--deserve better.

Even though some reviews may have not been perfect. Put yourselves in their shoes of dealing with…read moreunwanted animals and irresponsible owners daily. I've been here and it is always busy . Yes maybe the bed side manner isn't perfect but I get stressed just thinking of what they deal with everyday. Be patient.

They make it nearly impossible for you to adopt any dogs due to us have toddler children. Waste of…read moretime and energy. We went to every dog over 20 + available and had dumb reasons to why we can't adopt them after they saw we had two little kids with us. Saying the dogs to shy, this dog is to hyper this dog is to timid, this dog barks blah blah blah we ended up walking out.

From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the most friendliest people. They thoroughly…read moreexplain what paperwork you'll be filling out. The physician assistant that took care of me was very sweet and kind. Every single person I was in contact with at this place made me feel comfortable. The facility is clean, their restrooms were well stocked. After my appt, they gave me a lil goody bag and also a children's book for my kids (how sweet is that?? ) the physician also takes time to sit with you and explain each page of paperwork you will be leaving with. They have an advocate person come and talk with you to see if you need resources of any kind and to offer help. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone going through pregnancy.

i've never felt so loved, listened to and safe in this kind of environment ever. I fully recommend…read morethis place!

Amazing adoption agency! Birth parents and adoptive families are truly cared for here by an amazing…read morestaff.

From the owner: Full-service, licensed adoption agency serving expectant women, birth parents, and adoptive…read morefamilies across Texas. We specialize in domestic, infant adoption.

Lauren Hudgeons is just lovely. She's professional, clear, and thorough. She's also dedicated to…read morehelping you understand what each document is for and spends plenty of time making each paragraph's meaning clear to you. She is also fast. She understands that planning your estate is critical for peace of mind. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.

Ms Hudgeons did an amazing job handling our adoption. We highly recommend her. I would use her…read moreagain in a heartbeat.

I've been coloring my own hair for years (brown to blonde), but gray is coming in, so I wanted to…read moremix in some silver and avoid the "line" of roots. I went in for a consult, showed them some pics, and made an appointment. I could not be happier with the results. It's not too dramatic, but they blended in some chocolate brown, "pearl" silvers, and now I've got a much softer, more natural look that will look better as it grows out. They also mixed up some custom shampoo and conditioner for me, with lots of toner in it, so the gold/blonde will gradually become more ashy. It's not cheap, but I love it.

From the owner: 0 friends 1 review…read moreEllen P. Frisco, TX Update - 1/23/2013 What an awesome salon! ! Walked in without an appointment today (a Saturday) and although the stylists were all busy KP excused herself from her client to make me feel welcome and explain she would be right with me. She fit me in between her next appointment and I couldn't be more pleased with the result. The cut was PERFECT and we adopted a new highlighting pattern that makes me look 10 years younger! Thanks you guys. I can't wait to go out on the town tonight! I definitely will be back again. Count on it* :D 1 Previous Review: Show all " 1/1/2013 What an awesome salon! ! Walked in without an appointment today (a Saturday) and although the... Read more " 0 friends 1 review Ellen P. Frisco, TX 1/1/2013 What an awesome salon! ! Walked in without an appointment today (a Saturday) and although the stylists were all busy KP excused herself from her client to make me feel welcome and explain she would be right with me. She fit

As an adoptee, I've learned that silence in adoption can leave lasting wounds that never fully…read moreheal. Too often, birth families disappear for years after placement, and when that happens, adoptees and adoptive families are left to pick up the pieces, wondering why contact stopped and whether they did something wrong. It's not just the absence of letters, phone calls, or updates; it's the absence of EFFORT, the absence of presence, and the absence of acknowledgment. Too often, birth families disappear for years after placement, slipping into silence while the adoptee grows up in the fallout of unanswered questions. The quiet becomes louder with age. What starts as confusion turns into sadness, then into resignation, then into a kind of emotional scar that follows you into adulthood. That silence creates a lifetime of wondering, grieving a relationship that never had the chance to exist, and carrying the weight of questions that no one ever stepped up to answer. Birth families often fail to follow through with promised contact, updates, or communication, even though sending a letter or message takes extremely little effort. Growing up with no communication leaves you constantly wondering, questioning, and trying to make sense of why there was no effort to stay connected. For me, years of complete silence and no communication, a little photo book from early 2000s from my birth mother, to preschool well into adulthood created a long-lasting sense of loss, confusion, and emotional distance that no adoptee should have to navigate alone from a biological family being absent. That silence becomes its own kind of wound and is an EXCUSE people give for disappearing, while the adoptee is left to carry the confusion and pain it creates. While I realize open adoption is not legally binding in the state of Texas, consistency matters. When birth families go silent for years or decades, the emotional consequences fall entirely on the adoptee who never asked to be placed in that position. It isn't fair to expect an adoptee to carry the emotional responsibility of fixing relationships that were never maintained. We don't owe our biological families contact, closure, or forgiveness. Adoption agencies often put this pressure on adoptive families to send updates when staying connected is a SHARED effort, and when one side walks away for decades, it's not the adoptee's burden to make that right again, so when your lazy birth mothers randomly wake up one day choosing to reunify with the birth children they never kept contact with, they fail miserably. This is the part adoption agencies rarely talk about. Agencies talk about love, hope, placement, and new beginnings, and those things can be beautiful. But they don't talk enough about: * what happens when birth relatives disappear * what open adoption promises go unfulfilled * how adoptees internalize the silence * how confusing reunions can be * how heavy it is to carry decades of unanswered questions * how complicated it is to rebuild trust * how harmful inconsistent communication truly is in the adoption community. Agencies and adoption agencies like Gladney give themselves a round of applause for doing absolutely nothing about this regarding birth families going MIA. They should better prepare both birth and adoptive families for that possibility, so the adoptee doesn't grow up feeling forgotten or responsible for everyone else's choices. And let me be absolutely clear: adoptees do not owe their biological families anything. Not a Christmas card, not a Mother's Day message, not acknowledgment of holidays or milestones because those things are earned through actually showing up. Adoptees deserve to have their boundaries respected and their voices heard. Reconnection, if it ever happens, should come from a place of mutual respect and emotional safety, not guilt or obligation. Adoption is lifelong, and adoptees should always have the right to decide what relationships feel healthy for them.

As formal emplyee working with the Gladeny Home for 1 year and 6 months the work environment was…read morechaallenging due to inconsiste communication, lake of support from leadership team, and unclear expections. Staff were often expected to manage high workloads within adequte resources or guidance. Concerns raised by employees were frquently dismissed or not addressed, which contributed to low morale and burnout. While the organization's mission has potential, significant improvements in management practices, staff support, and accountability are needed to create a healthy and sustainable workplace. This workplace had a stressful and unsupportive environment. Expectation frequently changed without notice, and staff were often held accountable without proper training or clear direction. Communication from management felt reactive rather than proactive, and there was little follow-through when issues were reported. Over time, this created a culture of fear anf high turnover. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS WORKPLACE TO someone seeking stability or strong leadership team.