Yvette is very rude and I felt I was being lied to about the dog I was wanting to adopt. I filled out the application and communicated my interest. After meeting up with Yvette I was given 8 hours to make my decision. I asked if I could see Nachos vet records with no reply. That was already a red flag. I took a day to think and I was ready to adopt. Yvette said he was no longer available, however he remained on the website. When I mentioned this she did not respond. I showed up to the adoption event the next week and there he was!! I feel if they truly cared about the animals they would be accommodating and work harder to rehome. Overall, I believe Lost Paws is running a sketchy business. The whole interaction with Yvette was very off putting. My heart breaks for Nacho as I was ready to adopt and give him a great new home and all the love!! read more

I contacted this "rescue" about a dog we were interested in for our daughter. She responded to my first email and claimed the dog we were interested in had a family coming to look at him. However, he remained on their website. I contacted them again and was ignored. My daughter went to their rescue event at Petsmart that weekend and the dog was there for adoption. My daughter inquired about adopting the dog and she was totally ignored and was never contacted about the adoption. In fact, the owner blocked her. I have no idea what her issue was. I feel if she actually cared about the animals, she would do everything possible to get her dogs adopted. We are dog people. My daughter showed dogs in 4-h. We have always had dogs. It's just crazy how this woman is treating potential customers because we're not her first bad review. It makes me question her motives. read more

I volunteered here a couple weeks ago, and the people there were very nice and welcoming. They have a lot of fur babies there, and you can tell that they get taken care of as well as possible. Even though they are short staffed, you can tell that they prioritize keeping the facility clean and organized, and ensuring that the animal's areas are as well. You can definitely see how much love they have for all the rescue animals there. I definitely recommend anyone who likes volunteer opportunities, loving on fur babies, or needs a future playmate to visit Lost Paws Rescue of Texas!! read more

We have adopted twice from lost paws and both times the dogs were very sick and required additional care despite being sold as healthy. Our first, who we took to their recommend vet was full of what they described as the largest amount of worms they had ever seen. He had all 5 types of dog worms. Their recommended vet was ultimately unable to care for our dog so we had to take him to our vet and get him well. This time we adopted a puppy with an upper and lower respiratory infection and what they think is pneumonia. This puppy is very sick. We didn't find out until he woke us at 4 in the morning unable to breathe from coughing. We took him to the 24 hour vet days after adopting him and paid 800 in medical care for x rays and medicine. Lost paws will only reimburse us for 400 because we didn't wait until later in the day to take them to their vet. Although it was an emergency situation because they gave us a sick dog we have to pay the penalty because of their lack of proper treatment. I'm sad at this whole process. I'm sad I have to watch my other pets for signs of pneumonia. I'm sad I have to spend the next 2 weeks nursing a sick puppy back to health. Mostly I'm sad at the response of this rescue group for not stepping up and taking accountability. Every dog they sold at pet smart that weekend and the weekend before could be infected from being around our dog. Just sad at the whole experience but hopeful that we can nurse our poor puppy back to health. Updated to add: Now my other dogs are on antibiotics for coughing. Additionally, the puppy was full of worms that have to be treated for not being properly de-wormed. Also, because the puppy was neutered surgically through his abdomen, he has developed a small hernia that has to be monitored. read more

The dogs are adorable and great. All very friendly and sweet and I don't want to take away any of their opportunities to get adopted and given great homes but try to avoid Yvette, the owner, at all costs. She was very rude and abrasive and she called my husband and I idiots under her breath when we asked questions about the care of the dogs. Again, great puppies but stay away from Yvette. read more

We adopted a Yorkie about two months ago, and we are so in love! Highly recommend this rescue! read more

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I got my dog in February and he has been great. I initially came across his profile on a different website and called the organization on Monday. They were prompt and assured me that if I was at the Petsmart at 9 that Saturday I would be get first priority. Sure enough, I arrived that Saturday and received what I was promised. It took some time for my puppy to adjust but he's doing great now! I highly recommend this organization. read more

Highly dissatisfied with this organization. My daughter and I were super excited to meet one of the chihuahuas after we sent in a request. We were told that we could meet her at PetSmart on that Saturday and bring our other chihuahua along. A couple of days later, we were told by Yvette that she wasn't able to be adopted out that Saturday because she came down with "kennel cough", and would be available in three weeks once treated. After numerous attempts at checking on her and her health with no response, we were told she was no longer available. She was adopted out April 4th at one of their events in Frisco even though we showed interest in her in March. This is not how a non-profit organized should run. read more

Last weekend we adopted a Terrior mix pup from Lost Paws Rescue at the PetSmart store in Southlake. Great experience. After two months of non-response from many rescue groups, we finally found our new family member. The process was simple and immediate. Yvette Garza and staff screen carefully but still eliminate red tape. After a visit to our Vet, our pup received a clean bill of health. Now she is adjusting nicely to our family life and is happy and playful. Thank you Lost Paws. Jay and Mavis Hayden read more

I adopted my adorable 2 1/2 year old maltese from Lost Paws of Texas. I named him Kodie and he is a wonderful companion to my older maltese, Katrina. He has added so much to our lives. I believe the volunteers at Lost Paws are very committed to good animal care, and finding compatible homes for each dog. I couldn't be happier with my Kodie boy!! read more

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Lost Paws is great! I rescued a cute, little black cat to join our family. I named him Bisel which is Yiddish for little - so cute! The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable and the cats are healthy and well taken care of. Thanks Lost Paws! Jennifer M. read more

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If you adopt or foster-to-adopt (for a reduced fee) from this organization, be sure to ask for details about the dog. How long has the dog been in the organization's care, has it been returned, what the factual basis for their opinions are for their assessment of the animal. We agreed to foster-to-adopt a dog from this organization when the rescue owner told us the dog was great with her grandkids and super adaptable. We returned the dog a week later because - while the dog was sweet, smart, and only barked to alert or when she felt threatened - she had material issues that were not disclosed or outright misrepresented. For example, she barked and growled at our two young children repeatedly throughout the week (unprovoked - they didn't dare try to play with her or come near her food bowl) and had significant separation anxiety when we would leave her alone, even for 30 minutes. We could not crate her when we left home or at night because she shredded a bed in 45 minutes the one time we tried to put her in a large crate. We took home a neglected dog who worked hard to come out of her shell only to need to return her a week later (because we can't give up our kids). This further deepens her significant separation anxiety. The organization couldn't care less. After I informed the rescue owner about the dog's need to be in a home with older or no children, the organization reposted the EXACT same profile for the dog. Such tactics set dogs up to fail and to continue to collect non-refundable fees, at the expense of the dog's wellbeing. BEWARE! read more

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We adopted a 3 month old Labsky from Lost Paws Rescue. We named her LuLu. Working with Lost Paws was easy..some of the detail information on the Adopt a Pet website was incorrect and the process for choosing the actual dog I wanted was a little inconvenient as the siblings to LuLu were spread out at 3 different Petsmart locations. The application process was easy, the adoption contract is straightforward and everything was explained well. This rescue is manned by volunteers and everyone was very helpful in assisting us with choosing everything we needed for our new puppy with coupons and discounts at Petsmart. Didn't give them all 5 stars as I think the process could have been a little more professional. We love our new little girl. read more

Worst experience trying to adopt a dog. The application table lady was rude and disrespectful. I will never again try and adopt a dog from this company. I wish I could give you negative stars. read more

So disappointed in the misrepresentation by Lost Paws during the adoption of our new furbaby. We were made to believe (in writing) that our new dog was house trained and that has proved to be completely false. I'm hoping the behaviors improve over time. Please do your research before taking any animals home from Lost Paws. You may not be getting what you think you are. :( read more

We adopted our youngest from Lost Paws Rescue. Don't know who is more blessed, her or us!

I visited the Petsmart in Southlake with my teenage daughters for the Lost Paws Rescue Adoption event. There were many volunteers there; all smiles and friendly greetings. Once we saw a dog we were interested in, we were able to sit down with him with the help of Donna, a volunteer handler. She was very patient with him and he was very fond of her. He warmed up to us pretty quickly and we introduced him to our family dog. The meeting went well and we left with a beautiful new addition to the family. Donna was very thorough in talking through the contract and specific vet info for our pup. I feel like she educated us well, not only about our pup's needs and personality, but also about the organization. She even found a dog food coupon for us so we could lay in some supplies before we left. This pup is healthy and a very happy guy. Great experience! read more

Both of our little girls have come from Lost Paws Rescue of Texas and all in all, it was a wonderful experience. You can tell the volunteers really love the animals and desire to find them a great home. It is also clear that this rescue group takes in some of the most at-risk animals saving them from very poor circumstances. They are easy to work with and know that your "adoption fee" is really a donation to all that they do for these animals. I highly recommend saving a pet from this group! read more

Lisa, the proprietor of Lost Paws, is a seasoned rescue expert for all ages of dogs. I first met her and the organization at PetSmart in Euless (2 miles from the Colleyville Whole Foods) off 121. I had been searching for a dog to adopt for several months - a process you know. Upon walking into the PetSmart Adoption Event, I locked my eyes onto a two year old purebred Beagle. Instantly mine; now named Harrison and laden with Star Wars accessories. I highly recommend this adoption/rescue entity above most others... DFW Rescue Me is also another organization that does awesome stuff for animals. read more

I adopted my hound mix Jethro from Lost Paws. I had first researched on their website for a dog I wanted and was given other suggestions after calling to get information to find a dog that best fit me. I was advised that some of the dogs I was looking at would be at an adoption fair at Petsmart. When I arrived I was greeted by some of the adoption animals that were being walked/playing outside. I went in to see so many happy pets waiting to be adopted..I wanted to take them all! I saw my puppy Jethro and fell in love. I asked many questions about where he was rescued from...his temperament and was given lots of information about how to handle rescue dogs and the things to prepare for. I was asked if I was prepared to handle that responsibility and I was! The processes was very informative and seamless, I was given all of his medical paperwork, advised when he would need his next visit, and a list of vets I could go to for his next visit to be free. Even after I adopted Jethro he was having a hard time adjusting to my schedule so I called lost paws and asked for help. They were able to give me tips on what to do so that he would be more comfortable, and happy in his new home. I can't thank lost paws enough! read more

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What a wonderful group of people! God bless you for finding homes for all those sweet animals that would otherwise be put down. We heard about an event and adopted a precious little terrier. We are in love with her. She will be a great companion to our son who needed something to take care of besides himself. Thanks Lost Paws! read more

Our family with 2 boys visited Stonebriar mall couple of weeks ago (July 26th, I think) to see this pet adoption show since we have been looking to get a dog. Our family really liked a Jack Russell puppy named Bandit. My wife and kids really spent a long time with him..pretty close to an hour or longer. When we finally committed to take him for the long, this weird lady from this place says we can't have him, since we honestly answered that we had pets, but not dog ownership prior. She provided no other reason...apparently we can't take care of a puppy, although we were able take care of twin boys for 13 years. I call it bull..crap! Now my boys are totally disappointed and the puppy was still left back in the old cage. The BOA volunteer who was with us the whole way and helped us to get acquainted with him, was totally speechless, really if you can literally picture a really 'Speechless facial expression'! Why put all these family deserving pets go on this tiring show and deny a family who is really wanting to adopt the one they loved? Hope she doesn't stay there too long or someone fires her soon, for pets sake! read more

We adopted our new "Forever Family" member on Saturday, February 10. The staff made up of volunteers are obvious pet lovers themselves. They are knowledgeable of each animal and obviously care for them deeply. It's a wonderful organization that gives lost or given up animals a new chance at life. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a pet. We fell in love with our Mini right away! read more

I don't know anything about Lost Paws or the people that run it. In my opinion, they must be good people with good intentions. But good intentions are not always the equivalent of good practices. Yesterday Saturday March 26th. I witnessed something that made me mad, and i had to talk about it. At about 4 or 5 pm we stopped by our local Petsmart in Euless, to get some food for our babies. It was a beautiful, sunny, spring day. Not even a little of that sometimes annoying March texas wind. When we got to the spot we found a few dogs in need of rescue. But much to my dismay, they needed rescue from the people that run this operation. What we found was a few dogs, in the cage, out in the open, under the sun, with NO WATER. they all looked pretty lethargic and panting. We went in, ask if someone could water the dogs outside, was told there someone out there taking care of them. We made our purchase and asked the cashier again why they were doing that. Her response was "i don't know. The had them inside the store, but then they took them out". On my way out we took some pictures when i was approached by "Brian" a Petsmart manager. I asked him who these people were and he told me it was "Lost Paws". I told him about the dogs being under the sun with no shade and no water, and he got very defensive. At the same time , another lady came over yelling an basically telling us to mind or F@#'ing business. Then she said "people like to mouth off, but no one comes to help". I told her i would stay and help with whatever was needed. Her only reply was "i don't want you here. Go the f. Away" (screaming out of her lungs) "Brian, i don't want these people around, make them go away". I wish i had gotten this lady's name, but sadly i didn't. As we went back to our car, Brian was on his knees at the cages with a water bottle. I'm sure he realized they had screwed up. No one else said anything, except that we were approached by a couple of ladies in the parking lot to thanks us for speaking up. As i said, I'm sure Lost Paws had the best of intentions. But sometimes the best of intentions can be harmful if unsupervised. This happened on Saturday March 26th, at the Petsmart located on 2800 State Hwy 121, Euless, TX 76039 . read more

AVOID THIS RESCUE! I adopted a dog in March 2018. They said multiple times she was good with cats. I got home to find out that wasn't even close . I tried to return her to the "family" farm in Celina. Upon driving up to the house , the dog begins to urinate all over my car. The lovely director of Lost Paws approaches my car and actually breaks the leash because the dog wanted to avoid her . Once she carted dog off like luggage , i politely asked for the dog back. She refused. It got so bad I had to call the Collin County Sheriffs office. All along I'm thinking what the hell is going on here? This organization does not microchip, call references or know one iota about the dog. They do know how to use a credit card machine. I suspect they are pulling dogs out of regional animal shelters and flipping them the next weekend fora nice profit. A rescue can pull a dog for no money or next to none. You might ask what I paid for with the $225 transaction ? Please think twice before patronizing this business, yes...it's a business. Our parting words was the owner threatening me with a lawsuit should I rehome the dog. If this is what you want to deal with please visit them every weekend at a petco location near you. 18 dogs=$4000. Nice profit . Upon getting a reply from Yvette ...I have to comment (see below) even more confirmation that this place is not a good place. She was there two months?? And instantly peed upon arrival. What does that make any rational person think? I know damn well. Furthermore , her attitude towards me when I attempted to talk to her about changing my mind was hostile and really unlike any rescue person I have spoken with before. So hostile I had to call the police which I have never done before, over anything. Regarding costs, i rec'd paperwork for a $50 spay, that's it. No reputable rescue goes two months with a dog and doesn't microchip. Well this one does, I'm sure it costs too much. If you get this far into my review, ask yourself if this is the kind of rescue you want to deal with. Read the other one star reviews. It's not just me. read more

My wife heard about the awful things being done to dogs in different areas around the world and decided it was time we do something locally to assist in the world of dog rescue and care. Having adopted a dog from Lost Paws, she looked into volunteering with different rescue groups. Assisting in a few events with some other rescue groups, we felt that we were not being used sufficiently to make any significant change. Then we looked for Lisa at Lost Paws and remembered how helpful she was with our prior adoption and how much great information she had to give. We went to Petsmart in Euless and asked if we could help and she immediately put us to work walking and watering dogs. Now we are helping setup and clean up their Saturday events as well as fostering dogs in our own home until they can find a match for adoption. We have been amazed at how selflessly Lisa and the Lost Paws group work to rescue and care for so many animals. I have not seen a rescue group have so many dogs at every event and continue to be amazed at the Euless and surrounding community's eagerness to adopt and give homes to these loving and loyal animals. They even take in dogs that have special needs that otherwise would be destroyed. Also Petsmart is a wonderful partner in all their efforts in giving space, time, and other resources helping make adoption the saving option. If you want a dog that will want you back, please come by Petsmart in Euless any Saturday between 11-4 and find your match. Or just come by and visit and give a donation to a great group that is caring for the dogs others have left behind. read more

Hello my family fostered to adopted Goldie, a 2 yr old Golden Lab mix on June 23,2018 at Stinebriar Mall in Frisco. Goldie is a super sweet dog but was having a lot of trouble adjusting to my husband and 13yr old son. She would not go to them, she ran away anytime they came up to her or tried to reach out and pet her. I called the rescue at the 2 wk mark to ask if we could continue to foster her for 2 more weeks to see if she would become more comfortable with the boys and have more time to try and adjust in our home because she was so skiddish and still had nothing to do with the boys. I was told no that I had to pay the remain balance of $125, we paid $100 when we brought her home. My daughter and I absolutely loved Goldie and she love us but not so much with the boys. We had to return her on July 21st bc poor girl just didn't fit and adjust to our family. We inquired with the staff if we could choose another dog bc we truly wanted a fur friend for our Cookie a Shih Tzu we fostered to adopt 4 yrs ago, with another rescue. We asked bc we had already paid $225 and purchased dog food, leash and large kennel. They told me is no, we would have to pay again for another dog. I honestly do not feel this is right bc she is now up for adoption again, I see on their website. Her profile says nothing about how skiddish she is around men, or that she probably would not do well around small children that would grab at her or on her. I just really think they are in it for the money. The day we took her back 4 other dogs were being returned and one of them had already been returned 3 other times. Choose wisely when dealing with this rescue. read more

I had been looking to adopt a dog for several month and contacted Lost Paws to inquire about one that I was interested in. I received an email response stating they were having an event in Lewisville at Petsmart. I attended the event and the dog I inquired about had been adopted. They said they had a similar sized dog who maybe a good fit for me. After meeting the dog I decided to take it home for a 2 week "trial" period. I was not given any information about the dog's medical history and was told that that would be provided after I adopted. I asked about his behavior and was told he was shy but would warm up quickly. They stated he uses a doggy door at the foster and gave me no indication that he may have any trouble. I took the dog home and initially things went well but soon the dog started having bloody diarrhea and such extreme anxiety that he would not leave the apartment. I would take him outside for extended periods of time and he would not go potty, but would have an accident as soon as he got back in the house. He would not eat or drink anything and progressively more lethargic. I made multiple attempts and left multiple messages for Lost Paws but never heard a response. I finally opted to take the dog to the vet. He required subcutaneous fluids and antibiotics. I was told if the dog continues to refuse to drink then he needed to come back for kidney function test. The vet noticed the dog's eye was glazed (something I had asked about at the rescue event and told it was fine) and told me it was likely an infection and the dog needed a full eye exam. Finally roughly 8 hours after my first phone call to the rescue I got a call back. I explained to them all of the behavior and medical issues I was having with the dog and they said I could bring him back the follow day. I meet them in Frisco with paper work from the vet, all of the medications and supplies I got for the dog. They seemed uninterested in discussing the suggestions the vet provided. They did not even seem appreciative that the dog got care or concerned about his well-being. They never offered to reimburse me for the cost of medical care for the dog or offered up an apology or even a thank you. I was heartbroken giving back that sweet little dog. I began to look online (something I should of done before trying to adopt through them) and saw other reviewers who echoed my experience. This whole experience was traumatic for both me and the sweet little dog I quickly grew to care about. My sadness was only compounded by the fact that I didn't feel confident that he was going back to a place that would properly meet his needs. read more