We adopted our dog from Operation Ava in May 2012. He's 3 years old and while Operation Ava labeled…read morehim as half papillon, half chihuahua, he doesn't look anything like it. To us, he looks more like half Corgi, half Lab. Although he has ongoing issues that we have to work on, we love and adore him so much. I went to Operation Ava thinking that I was just looking and when I saw him, I fell in love and had to take him home. The adoption process was very easy. We were able to bring him back within the same week. Just make sure that your references are available and know to pick up Operation Ava's phone call to make the process go smoothly and quickly. My favorite part about Operation Ava was that they kept the dogs in private rooms, instead of crates. Overall, they were very helpful when adopting him,giving us tips on what he likes and didn't like. They seem to be a great organization and I would recommend someone looking for their next pet to go check them out.

My friend told me about Saved Me & how you can play with the dogs after signing a waiver, so of…read morecourse I dragged my BF there with me after having brunch in the area. I met a sweet pitbull named Olivia & I also got to play with one of the lab mix puppies during my first visit. I was SUPER tempted to adopt another dog, but my BF talked me out of it, since we already have Payton at home & she's already a hand full. A year later, I visited Saved Me again with my BF & a couple of friends. That was when I met Maggie, one of the sweetest pitbull mixes you'll ever meet. My GF & I fell in love with her instantly. We wanted to adopt her on the spot, but agreed with our BFs that we'll sleep on it to make sure we won't change our mind. I sure as heck didn't change my mind. Jessica at Saved Me was very helpful over the phone. I emailed her my application & provided her all the information she needed for me to be an approved adopter. I've had Maggie for over 2 weeks now & I LOVE her. She loves people & has an outgoing personality. She gets along with dogs easily & is so easy to train. I love that Saved Me allows you to get personal with the dogs before you make an inform decision. I played with Maggie for an hour & that's when I knew she was perfect. If you're looking to adopt, definitely go to Saved Me. You'll have the opportunity to meet dogs of various personalities & get to play with them as often as you would like before you decide if you're suitable for each other.

New babies entering into Morris this coming week that we just wanna shout out about!! there is no…read morebetter organization than this place, and the animals are so well cared for, lovingly handled, expertly vetted application process and the very first of its kind in this country!

We adopted our Charlie from Morris back in March and he's been such a wonderful addition to our…read morelives. Charlie was originally at Get A Gato Cafe but got fostered. While being fostered, we visited him and decided to adopt him. The paperwork and adoption process was very smooth thanks to Mica. Mica was super prepared to answer our questions. Morris sent a lot of resources and instructions on how to set up his microchip information. It was also nice having all his medical records. I had a very good experience especially for a first-time cat mom. I would consider adopting from Morris again.

My husband and I have been looking for cat companions for a while, and the folks at PAWS Old City…read morehave been very helpful and patient with us! They continually answer our questions and welcome us to meet more of their cats. We adopted our first cat and then a kitten from foster homes through PAWS - they made the process very simple for us! One note is that it may have helped we also are in Old City, so it was easy to come in person and get a response in case we did not hear back via email. We really appreciate the team at PAWS and how they're willing to support our pets, even after we adopted them! I would recommend checking them out if you're looking to adopt and get approved for adoption!

The new workers (guess they fired the finger poker girls) seem much nicer and informative…read more My updated review on Morris Animal Rescue however has changed. I was only talking about the red head woman who checked me out who seemed patient and informative. The rest of staff was horrible and discriminatory. Please my review on their Yelp. No one has reviewed them in over a year so if they take it down this is what I posted today: "Denied adoption of a beautiful kitty on 12/6/24 simply because the kitty had Feline HIV. I believe her name was Snow and she was grey. The women who denied her adoption to me had a less feminine look and it felt as if she was trying to intimidate me or coerce me to violence even though I showed no aggression. The blond woman who was at front desk when you first walk in got up and walked away from the desk without saying a work to me during checkout. I feel she was very disrespectful yet I remained calm and cooperative. I would hate to feel as though I was discriminated against for my race for being more "aggressive" as I did not discriminate against the brunette woman who denied me my first pick kitten for her possible sexuality. Neither racial or sexual orientation discrimination is right yet I felt racial on my end with no disrespect to either women. The red head woman who had to finish my checkout was much kinder and made me feel better about adopting my second choice Shadow. Both the brunette and blonde seemed much nicer to the Caucasian couple that came in as I was leaving who there to pick up foster kittens. Everyone should be treated equally whether race, sexual orientation or disability. They also should not be denied an adoption due to feline hiv as it is very treatable. No matter who you are you should not support this behavior nor allow it to continue. Please report any notes of this even if you are on the fairer side of treatment. "

We signed up for a 30 minute time slot (which for my 2 year old was plenty), but I could've stayed…read morefor hours! The cats were very cute, friendly and well cared for. The employees were kind and knowledgeable. I appreciated they had toys to use, which my daughter had fun waving around and playing with the kitties. If we didn't already have 2 and live in Baltimore, we would've definitely considered adopting! My husband made a donation though, which hopefully helps them care for more! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is that the name of cafe is misleading at best. There was a Keurig and no food... I wouldn't call that a cafe. It was also a little expensive for the time you get, but we're cat lovers and it goes to a good cause so that can be overlooked.

Took my teenage cousin here and we had a great time! The kitties were so sweet, cute, and well kept…read morefor. The staff was very kind and helpful. Came with a complementary coffee/tea. Would come back again!

How could I not give the rescue that our sweet little chihuahua came from five stars? All kidding…read moreaside, our experience with Street Tails was a great one. From seeing "Scampi" on their Instagram, to communicating about her and coming in to meet her, we had a great experience. No pressure was put on us to take her home, they let us spend time with her downstairs and let us get to know her, which made us more confident in our ability to make the right decision for her and for us. Clearly we elected to take the chance and make her a part of our family - and nearly five months later, she has become an integral member of our little pack. Despite her early story being unknown and having had babies before she was taken in by Street Tails (by way of ACCT), she's seemingly a happy and healthy little one who just didn't get to live her best life soon enough. We are happy to give her just that - but we have Street Tails to thank for allowing us to be her paw-rents. I would definitely adopt from them again when we are ready to add to our fur family.

A wonderful organization! I adopted my senior from here and once it's time for another I know where…read moreto look!

Yay City Kitties! I adopted a cat from this group (a local non-profit, no-kill cat rescue) last…read moreyear. I have many, many good things to say but will try to limit the list... Thing 1: the cats! I was genuinely impressed by how well they take care of their rescues. Every stray they pick up gets top-notch vet care, including spay/neuter and screening/treatment for health issues, and is placed in a loving foster home (as in, a real person's home). It's amazing how scared, pathetic-looking cats get transformed into healthy, friendly ones by the time they're judged ready to adopt out. The $75 adoption fee covers all of this care, and it's honestly worth it. Thing 2: the support. Because each cat's "foster parent" knows the cat's personality, City Kitties is good at suggesting matches for what you're looking for (eg, playful cat always up in your business, quiet lapcat, etc) and what your home is like (other pets, etc). They really care where their cats end up and both screen potential adopters carefully and make sure you know what the cat is like. Before you adopt, you get to 1) read cute online-dating-like profiles about the cats and 2) visit them in their foster homes. And because each cat has been screened by a vet, you're likely to know about any ongoing health issues before deciding anything. Also: Even after you adopt, City Kitties is great about being available to help with concerns or questions. I've asked about routine health issues and even about cat drama when introducing the new little cat to my resident cat, and they've always been very nice and helpful. Thing 3: the people. Oh man, are they great. You'd never guess it from how professional and organized they are, but City Kitties is just a small group of people in West Philly, who started this and keep doing it as volunteers because they care. (The business address up there is for someone's house!) You can feel really good about where your money's going if you donate, and their benefit events are genuinely fun even if you're not at all a crazy cat-lady/cat-gent. Thing 4: the cute. http://www.youtube.com/citykitties How can you not get behind that? Such a good group. Adopt, foster, or donate if you can!

Our dog had stomach issues. The vet tried to figure it out. The bills were starting to add up with…read moreno relief for the dog and no answers. In the end she wasn't eating and drinking so we brought her to the SPCA for end of life services. They asked for vet records. I had them sent over immediately. The nurse read the paperwork and said it was only an "inflamed esophagus " it's treatable and we don't feel comfortable euthanizing her. The dog could barely lift her head. I said she hasn't eaten and now she won't drink. She won't take any meds. She wouldn't even eat doggie ice cream anymore. The nurse shrugged her shoulders and said we could just leave her there or take her to another clinic. By 11 pm she was dead at home. I do not recommend the SPCA. The nurse never paid the dog an ounce of attention. She read the vet report and didn't ask any further questions. When we tried to volunteer information, she just kept shrugging her shoulders.

This place is ridiculous. I took my cat there to see the doctor. I got there at 8 AM , had to wait…read moreALL DAY before he was seen. My entire day was shot. I didn't get out of there until close to 5pm.

I can not recommend this cat cafe enough! The best part about this experience is knowing that…read moresomeone that was part of the PURR team rescued every one of the cats that we got to meet today. They do amazing work and I'm so glad that they have this café so we can come and support them. Entry fee was $15. You can pay online or at the door. This place is so warm and friendly. So many volunteers happy to introduce you to all the residents! The cats are happy! They love visitors and many love to be held, play and enjoy some treats. They have multiple couch's to sit on. There is an adult cat area and the kitten room. Only a limited number can enter the kitten room at once. There are complimentary treats for guests and resident kittys.. The cats have a gum-ball machine filled with treats . There is a free snack area, coffee and tea bar, and a stocked refrigerator full of sodas and water. The decor is PURRFECT. So many cool things pieces of decor throughout the cafe. The bathroom decor is hilarious. Instead of posting photos, I'm gonna post a video that I made for my personal social media. I feel like it truly captures how special this place is. Also, if you are inclined, you can message to see what food they are in need of then you can bring that to donate to their efforts. Last note, it is street parking only. There is a cemetery about a half a block away and there was plenty of street parking available there.

Went through adoption process, stating with browsing their website and their profile on…read morepetfinder.com. Submitted (electronic) application on October 9, application was approved October 14, kittens selected October 18. The application process was straightforward. It asks for personal references, probes for pet history, and has pointed questions to determine if you understand how to care for a cat. I got an email the next morning saying my application looked great and they would process it ASAP. It did take until Oct 14 to get confirmation that the application was approved, and I did have to follow up to get the confirmation. It seems as though the only contact there is Shauna, the owner/operator, and she is a busy lady. We visited the cat cafe on Oct 18 to meet the prospective kittens. The cafe has a nice, comfortable, very cat friendly area to mingle with the kitties. There are nests and beds all over that the cats are just chilling out in. All the cats were friendly and well socialized. They have the kittens in a separate room to keep them from getting bullied, and that is a comfy space for cats as well. There are plenty of hideouts for the kittens, as well as toys to play with them. The kittens were mostly happy to be cuddled and picked up, with a few exceptions for very shy or wary kittens. We met Shauna, who is very friendly and knowledgeable. After selecting the kittens we wanted to adopt, Shauna asked me to email her letting her know which ones we want. They don't do same-day adoptions. All the cats are fully vetted prior to adoption: vaccinated, spayed/neutered, flea and tick treated, microchipped, and tested negative for feline aids. Considering this is done by the rescue, the $150 adoption fee per cat (or buy-one-get-one!) is extremely reasonable. Due to my schedule I won't bring the fur babies home until early November, and Shauna was more than happy to let them stay at the cafe for a couple of extra weeks.

I recommend going to any vet other than this Banfield in south philly on Oregon. Brought my dog in…read morefor an obvious ear infection, they charged me for an initial visit, testing the infection, and medicine. Fine. But I brought in a dog who was in a lot of pain because of his infection and they didn't even clean it out. I was told that would be an additional $60. So for $220 I am leaving with a dog who WAS NOT treated just diagnosed and I already knew the diagnosis. Other vets, this comes standard. You bring a dog in with an ear infection, you clean it out with your tech, put in the drops then advise the owner on how to do the same moving forward.

Really bad never taking my dog to get a haircut left them all wall that's set the head and they cut…read morehalf of her body