A couple of years ago when I was traveling out of town on business, I got a frantic call from my…read morewife that our dog had gotten out of our yard and was nowhere to be found. I was in a pretty helpless position as I was not due to be home for several days. My son came up with a great idea and checked online to see if our dog had been found and turned in to the RASKC. Sure enough, she was there. My wife went down the next morning, paid the fee and picked her up. She had been well treated, and we are very thankful that they found her and gave her a good safe place until we could come get her. My son said that she was so excited to see him. She cried and whined, and fell asleep in his arms in the car. Thank you very much

I intend this to be constructive: please fix your system!…read more 1. volunteers: please let the volunteers try to get through the system once so they understand the user experience and understand the waitlist app and how it looks, what the user sees, and how it calls us. everyone should have to do this. today i was treated rudely (like a scam artist or something) by volunteers while i was doing precisely what i was told to do by the waitlist and the front desk. 2. the waitlist app: the waitlist app is absolutely and totally broken. I waited through a list of 8 people and when I got to the top i was randomly dropped to number 5 again. I waited again. the third time i was at the top, I went to the adoption center they said my name was nowhere on the list at all. it went on and on! I was there for 2 hours of this. I know that you are underfunded but really--why is this so bizarrely inept and broken? Just make a PAPER LIST and call us, like a restaurant hostess would do. We didn't adopt, but we will from a good organization. And the place we adopt from will also receive our donation money.

Dealing with Tamera was the one of the top 5 worst experiences I've had in my life…read more This is a SHADY rescue that I DO NOT recommend! I can relate to all of the other negative reviews. When I called to inquire about adopting a puppy Tamera sounded as if she cared. She seemed knowledgeable & acted like she cared about the dogs she was putting up for adoption. After I agreed to adopt the puppy she asked if I'd like to also adopt the older male dog that was her kennel mate. I agreed. It all turned bad after I put in my application & provided many photos of my home. She quit calling back when she said she would. She then moved up the date to meet for pick up. She explained that the male was getting neutered & said I could get the pups on Saturday instead of the original day, Sunday. She told me she would text last night to give me a meet up date/time. I was up late last night & was wondering if I was even going to get them, because she started being horrible about getting back to me & just kept telling me "I work 18 hours a day." I had even offered to drive to Auburn from Ocean Shores to pick up the pups. She refused & insisted we meet up. After failing to text me last night she finally texted this morning & provided a place to meet up & gave a time of 4:30 pm. Just as we were walking out the door she called to change the time to 6 pm & informed that the male is infected with "Coccidia"...a worm. I wouldn't even have been able to see the dogs at 6 pm at night! She took the male in to be neutered on Friday knowing full well he was infected with a parasite! She stated that she had been treating him for 3 days & then said "the puppy doesn't show any signs of it, but I treated her anyway." My roommate was present, I was on speaker phone, so he is a witness to EVERY conversation. She was informed, during the interview, that we had just had to have our chi/mix that we had for 10 years put to sleep on 12/7 due to cancer of the lining of her stomach. Well, a puppy can EASILY get dehydrated & die from Coccidia! If these puppies had died, I would've been EVEN MORE devastated, because I just lost my beloved dog. What I'm really wondering is why she didn't tell me 3 days ago? My roommate finally said "enough is enough, there is something wrong with this rescue, call & talk to her & if she doesn't offer to make this right just cancel." I was so excited about getting the pups! I had so much time, money & emotions into buying their supplies, setting up for them, getting the food she recommended, etc. I was staying up late nights stressing about everything to be all prepared for them. I was watching updated training videos & had invested a lot. I can't even return the food, or the expensive crate (she told me to get a larger one than what I originally ordered). When I called to discuss this with her she didn't even apologize, she YELLED at me & was so unreasonable! I have text messages for proof. She told me that she was "transparent" with me. If she were transparent she would've been HONEST about the dog being infected with parasites 3 days prior to today! I have a genetic autoimmune disease & my immune system is compromised due to the meds that I take, I told her that during the interview. Some types of Coccidia can be transmitted from dogs to humans. Changing of times, failure to contact me on many occasions, were all understandable. HOWEVER, HER FAULURE TO BE HONEST ABOUT THE HEALTH OF THE DOGS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE! When I called her I expected professionalism, I thought she might apologize & offer to hold the dogs until she was sure they were cleared of the parasites... No, she immediately got agitated & YELLED at me! She then admitted that the puppy had some loose stools & when I asked, she informed that they had just been rescued 2 weeks ago. I had adopted my Chi/mix from a rescue through Petfinder, previously, & it was a wonderful experience, so I didn't expect any issues. I will definitely be researching any rescue I work with after this NIGHTMARE! She doesn't have the pets welfare in mind, because she told me not to take the puppy outside until she was 7 months old & her immune system was fully developed. Yet, she put a 3 1/2 month old puppy with a 1 year old Chi/mix that is infected with parasites! If you read the other reviews, her neglect has caused dogs to die from Parvo! Then, she sent nasty texts lying about everything that took place & had the nerve to say "good luck adopting a dog." Tamera is ruining it for people who want to adopt to save animals lives & provide loving homes because they won't be able to trust rescue agencies after the emotional roller coaster she puts people through. Then she is emotionally & verbally abusive after all of her failures to simply be honest! Why is she allowed to work in this field? She should be charged with animal cruelty & neglect! In fact, I am calling the police & I am going to research every animal protection agency I can to report her!

We have an amazing companion for my elderly father, thanks to Tamera. We couldn't be more in love…read morewith our sweet boy. He is flourishing in our home and living the life of luxury. We can't thank Tamera enough for trusting us to give our sweet boy a forever home. Our house is full of light and love again. Thank you, K-9 Rescue and Rehab!

Tatyana does such a great job with her doodle breeding. Was thrilled to find a high quality small…read morevolume breeder so close to home. Pups are well cared for in her home. Most puppies are in the small to medium range, and so healthy.

We had such a wonderful experience purchasing our fur baby through Tatyana…read more Tatyana made the process so smooth, was extremely responsive, sent pics and videos as requested, and was very flexible in scheduling a time to check out the pups that were available. She is very knowledgeable on the breed and answered all our questions thoroughly ensuring we were completely confident in our selection. Her doggos are well taken care of in her home, are readily vaccinated, and come with a two year health guarantee which made us feel completely comfortable purchasing from her. We decided on an adorable 14 week old female and couldn't be any more happier with our new baby girl! We are very lucky to have found West Valley Labradoodles and have recommended it to our friends that are also in search of the breed! (:

My pet purchasing experience was excellent. Though they do offer delivery, I visited them in…read moreperson to pick up our Parrotlet. Run out of their personal residence, it's like visiting an old friend. They were very nice, inviting, and you can see that they really care about their birds. They have assorted cages for the different stages of development. They have a separate room for the breeding pairs, and the owner goes to great lengths to make certain the birds are happy, and comfortable every step of the way. Our visit there was very educational. You can see that the owner is very knowledgeable about the breed. She treats each of her birds like her own children, and shows genuine concern that they are going to a loving home. When we met our Parottlet, we were invited to the kitchen table where they have created a small playground for the birds to play. We were trying to choose between two birds. The owner placed the birds onto the play area, and the birds instantly came to life, popping in and out of burlap hide aways, climbing up and down wooden stairs, and merrily chirping about as they went. While they were playing, the owner went on to discuss the personality of each of the birds, gently scooping them up and pointing out the details of each bird's colors. The conversation was peppered with fun facts about parrotlets, and what we should expect in the next few weeks of development, which foods are best, and foods to avoid, etc... With all of the stories we hear about some breeders, mindlessly churning out birds, puppies and kittens for profit, it is really nice to see that there are still breeders out there who are more concerned with the health and happiness of their animals. We had an outstanding pet buying experience with Noni's, and I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in owning a Parrotlet. When we arrived home with out bird, we soon found that parrotletts like two things above all other activities: Eating food, and being scratched and pet. As a pet owner who is new to the Parrot species, one of the first things on my mind was, how do people train parrots to sit on their shoulder. I was happy to find out, they just naturally enjoy sitting on your shoulders. They will sit on your shoulder and preen, and chirp all day. Until they get hungry, or wish for you to pet them. They love to be scratched on the cheeks, under the chin, and the back and top of their heads. They also like to be pet from head to tail. Because these birds were hand fed, and lovingly handled by the breeder, they are really good about stepping up, being held, being moved from place to place around the house. They will generally follow you around like a little puppy, and to be fair, they are still a baby. Though they grow a little bit after you get them, they are very close to full grown after the first few months, and they don't get very big. I would say for comparison they are the size of a petite sparrow. They are a really easy bird to get along with, and a good first bird. The breeder had clipped their flight wings, and mentioned that aside from keeping them out of danger, it would allow them to form a stronger bond with you, as they have to stay very close. With their wings clipped, they can only really slow their decent to the ground upon trying to fly away. As they grow, it is up to you it will be your choice as to whether you continue to keep the wings clipped or not. We chose to allow her wings to grow back naturally, and allow her to fly as she wishes. When you do this it is important to keep an eye on them, they are not as big as their larger parrot relatives, and their size can get them in trouble. They also do not know what is and is not dangerous, like flying into an open oven for instance. They won't go out of their way to do something dangerous, but like a small child, it is your responsibility to make sure their curiosity does not put them in danger. It is an interesting process to watch them when they first learn that they can fly at 100 percent. It takes them a few weeks to really get used to their new found abilities, and for the first few days they're like a drunken helicopter pilot. They are very curious, and also fearful of new objects, or experiences. Sometimes, when you bring a new toy home for them, they will at first be terrified of it. Then after a while, and after you reassure them that it is okay, they will carefully start to play with it. After a few hours, they'll climb all over it, just like they've known it their entire life. Unfortunately, I've run out of room for this review, but suffice to say, Noni's is a great breeder, their birds are top notch, very healthy, energetic, and full of personality. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Seattle Pug Rescue works directly with Nortons Ark as their primary vet. They are well aware that…read moreKeith Norton has had his veterinary license suspended indefinantly and Melissa Nortons has been permanently revoked. They are known backyard breeders who have EXTREMELY unsanitary conditions (think hoarders with animals times ten) and have done irreparable damage as well as death to numerous animals they've treated. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RESCUE UNTIL THE STOP WORKING WITH NORTONS ARK! Here are links verifying this information. "In October 2018 the Veterinary Board permanently revoked the veterinarian credential of Melissa M. Norton (VT00003993). Norton maintained wet and unsanitary facilities for animals, and kept inadequate records. "https://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2018NewsReleases/18153SuspensionM1846NewsRelease "In March 2014 the Veterinary Board decided that the credential of veterinarian Keith D. Norton (VT00003742) would remain suspended as originally ordered in a 2010 default order. Once Norton complies with all of the terms and conditions of the original order, his credential will be placed under oversight for at least three years. "https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/State-Revokes-Suspends-Licenses-Certifications-Registrations-of-Health-Care-P-a-556959#.XsMqqG5Fxuk

Pugs are adorable dogs that make loving companions. Unfortunately, each year many are given up by…read moretheir families for various (often sad) reasons. Luckily, the hard working volunteers at non-profit Seattle Pug Rescue take these abandoned dogs in, give them foster homes, and work tirelessly to find permanent homes for them. As a pug owner myself, I urge you to adopt a rescue pug rather than buy one from a breeder. Last year SPR placed over 60 dogs! Visit the website and click on the available pugs to see the dogs available now. Pugs are truly adaptable and will be your best, most snuggly friend when given the chance. They are highly social and can't be left alone for really long periods of time. You should know this organization does a thorough interview and home check to make sure that you and the puglet are the best fit possible, and there are adoption fees to cover costs.

Shari has been taking care of our cat for many years now, we can enjoy our vacations knowing that…read moreour kitty is in good hands with Shari, getting lots of pets and treats! I 100% recommend choosing Shari for pet sitting!

Shari has been pet sitting my kitties for various years already, they love her. She is dependable,…read morecommunicates proactively and has helped us with some extra requests when it has been needed, such as bringing packages in our taking out the trash. I feel very fortunate we can count on Shari and have peace of mind while we travel.

Your babies will not get better care anywhere else - our cats LOVE their "Aunt Lisa" (the owner of…read morePine Lake Pet Sitting). I love the fact that she's licensed, bonded and gives them all the love and attention they deserve and more... She even waters your plants, takes in the mail... Without a doubt, she's the first call you should make after booking your trip.

We've been having Lisa take care of our "furry friends" for over 10 years; and she's absolutely…read moreWONDERFUL! She even helped us deal with a broken water pipe several years ago; and has been almost a member of the family. "Don't leave home without calling her"

This has been my kitty's vet for pretty much his entire life, and I truly can't imagine trusting…read moreanyone else with his care. Over the past few years, we've had our share of health concerns from his heart condition to more recently trying to get to the bottom of some skin issues. I'll be the first to admit that I'm probably a difficult client because I worry so much about him, but the team at Island Cat Veterinary Hospital has always treated both of us with so much kindness, patience, and compassion. I always leave feeling like they genuinely care about finding the best solution for him. It's so comforting knowing there's a team that truly loves cats and treats every patient as if they were their own. Whether it's a routine visit or something that's been keeping me up at night, they've always taken the time to listen, explain things thoroughly, and make sure I feel supported. I'm incredibly grateful for everything that the team at Island Cats and Dr.Hargett has done for my little guy over the years. Thank you for always being there for him, and for incredibly anxious cat moms like me!

My first visit was very positive. Dr. Simmons did a thorough examination and communicated very…read moreclearly, taking time to answer my questions. I also thought the bill was reasonable and there was no upselling or playing on pet owner quilt or fear. I'm glad I moved my cats care to Island Vets and I think even my cat would agree that, as far as trips to the Vet goes, this one was an improvement from other places we have had bad experiences with.