When we settled into life in Ohio we decided to volunteer at an Animal Shelter before getting our…read moreown dog. I was amazed at the level of training all volunteers rec'd. I was equally amazed at how thorough their system was for tracking the volunteers, their time, and the interaction each animal rec'd from the volunteers. The regular volunteers all knew the animals, esp the dogs, and seemed to not only care for them, but genuinely invested in their well being. The staff were also amazing. They too knew each animal, its story, its disposition & needs, and also seemed equally invested helping the animals find their "forever homes". I volunteered inconsistently for several months. I knew when it was time to adopt, I'd only adopt from Friendship. Although these animals are in a shelter, they are truly treated w genuine love. Finally its time to adopt our dog. The Friendship APL staff was very helpful. They, along w the volunteers, were so excited our dog had found a "forever home & family". We had to sign a detailed agreement, including a statement that said if we should decide to get rid of our dog, we'd only give him back to Friendship. They are committed to these animals! 36 hours after we got our dog home a volunteer emailed me to see how our dog was doing and to remind us to take him to the vet. I was so impressed and touched. I sent a few pictures of him adjusting to his new home, and the volunteer & I emailed a few times. I wanted to adopt only from Friendship APL bc I knew the dog I'd get, regardless of his previous life's circumstances, would have truly known love before coming to my home, before becoming a part of our family. We've had our guy almost 8 months and its been great. Friendship APL is a phenomenal choice!

I adopted a surrendered female cat,she was supposed to be a senior so I thought I'd take her.Long…read morestory short she wasn't a senior which is ok ,but she wasn't spayed I thought they checked her,but they went by what the person who brought her in told them. I found out the hard way.I took her and now she's good and she's only 5 not 9.

What a wonderful shelter with caring and loving staff! We got our Minnie from this shelter 3 years…read moreago, as hard to believe as that is, and it's been such a blessing for all of us! I will always be grateful for them helping us find our new family friend! This shelter really does everything they can for all of their animals to keep them safe and healthy! They are incredibly hard working and committed to their animals in a loving and supportive way; whether it taking them to the vet at any time of the day or night to helping mother dogs birth their puppies, they are right there caring for them every step of the way! They go above and beyond to rescue animals and take in any stray/surrender they can! That's how they found Minnie. They do their best to find their animals homes that will take care of their needs as well as work with the new families in any needs they have. They really know each and every one of the animals they care for by their personality and interests. These staff members have a personal relationship with these animals instead of only knowing them by a number or "name". I honestly am very proud of all their hard work, their abilities to conquer through anything and admire their passionate hearts! 5 stars is not a high enough award that this rescue deserves as they clearly do 10 star and above work! I hope you consider checking them out for a new furry friend and see all of the care they receive here!

Love the rescue work they do, but also love the work they do as a boarding facility. We adopted our…read moresecond dog as a puppy two years ago and she is a perfect fit for our family. I appreciate all the love they show both my pups (one from their rescue, and our older dog from another rescue) when we drop them off. They know their personalities and how to handle each of them. We used to have a family friend watch the dogs at home when we were out of town, so I was a bit nervous the first time we left them, but the staff made sure to let me know we could contact them to check on the dogs any time... and now my dogs are exited to go back and play when we are out of town. Thank you for all your hard work ROAR staff!!!

Well run, clean and caring, knowledgeable staff. Easy to find, and park. Just a great place.read more

Great staff and facility…read more With my daughters Girl Scout troop we took a tour of the facility. They have a great group of volunteers that care deeply for all the animals. The place was well organized and clean. Everyone loved the catio to be able to interact with the cats in a more natural environment. If looking to adopt this would be a great place to check out.

Always get crickets for my frogs here! The employees are always so nice and helpful! I know I…read morewouldn't want to count 60 some crickets for me but they gladly always do!

This place is dirty and the staff wasn't friendly. No greeting at all. The shelves looked empty…read more I spent maybe two minutes in the store. I wasn't pleased to be there any longer.

They do so much for the pets. We adopted our cat from this sanctuary, he is 4 yrs old and is a…read morejoy to have in our family. Ann and the volunteers have done great work for years. I think there are several other pets here that are adoptable, we fell in love with Ranger too, but adopted Joey, who was so much like our previous cat. I highly recommend them as they are small, know the pets' backgrounds and are honest and need people to adopt the pets. This is smaller and more hands-on than the other 2 that we looked at, the APL and Barf, so we chose to adopt here instead. So glad for their hard work every day!

Purrfect companion sanctuary in n Cleveland is actually a free roaming cat sanctuary, Not a…read morerestaurant. I have twice adopted from them. This place is amazing! So clean, so much love and knowledge regarding each cat. My boys were the loves they promised.

Adopt from an animal shelter! Without a doubt. A no-kill shelter? Even better. The lovely staff…read morehere absolutely adores their little four-legged friends and the volunteers are superstars, too! I was able to walk around without being nannied. I was encouraged to play with the fur babies. And when we decided on a bonded pair of senior brothers who look more bovine than feline, WE were the ones treated like rock stars. Being able to get nearly all the essentials there with a teeny-tiny price tag was a sigh of relief and that money goes back into the shelter, too. If you or your charges have sensory issues, I would recommend ear protection as it does get loud, but that's just par for the course at nearly all shelters. This place is the real deal!

My son daughter and I went on 5/25 and were not greeted kindly…read moreI asked the oldwe lady if they were closed to which she replied what do you think its memorial day. She was very rude my son and I were dropping off a box of linens along with some other items for the animals there. She said we'll leave them outside by the door of u want. I will definitely not recommend this place poor animals i pray they get better treatment

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.

Fabulous organization. After searching high and low, they found the perfect dog for our family and…read moreshe has been amazing. She got pneumonia and almost died before she came to us, but the volunteers at Secondhand Mutts nursed her back to health and gave us such a gift! Forever grateful!

The owner could call you back when you ask them too. I was going to adopt one of their Dobermans…read morebut was told after I filled out the application that "we think you do too much with your dogs." My Dobermans have been therapy dogs, scent dogs, tricks dogs and competition obedience dogs.. not all of them have been the same. I then pursued another Doberman with another rescue to see if it would work because they didn't know anything about the dog. In the middle of this, they contacted me to say they may have made a mistake .. I said I was involved in this now and I have to follow through. Unfortunately the dog did not work out .. I messaged them last Thursday and was told that they were open for adoption and that I was approved as the email stated.. messaged them on Friday to tell them I was coming on Monday to see the dog and then was told someone else just got approved and was coming to see the dog. I was told they held the dog for me and I said that's good because you were the reason I didn't come to begin with. You get no response when you ask whoever runs the place to call you.. I would not recommend this service to anyone!

This was our second experience with Gentle Farewell. Our 1st was over 4 years ago, for my eldest…read moreson's fur baby, and it made a very difficult time peaceful and comforting. The vet who came, sorry I don't remember her name, was nothing short of amazing! Her words assured us we were doing the right thing. "You are giving Nina the most difficult gift that you have ever given." When it came time for my youngest son to say goodbye to his beloved Ryker, we didn't hesitate to call Gentle Farewell. Unfortunately, we did not have the same comforting experience. Dr. Parker was not unkind, but we certainly didn't connect with her glowing testimonials on the website. All 5 of us present, found her to be competent, but clinical and a bit rushed. Maybe she was having a bad day, but we certainly weren't left with the same feeling of empathy as the first experience.

Wish I could give them 10 stars. They are so compassionate. I will never suffer going for this…read moreservice to vet clinic again