I adopted a 3 month old kitten and the staff went above and beyond to make sure she had every shot…read moreshe needed and I had to wait 2 (excruciating) days for her spay! This is the sweetest, smartest kitten, I've had since my last babies and they all lived to be 20! I'm so in love with this little stinker! I named her Finn and I will also adopt my next pup and cat from this wonderful facility. ADOPT DO NOT SHOP!! We own a vet clinic and they still insisted on doing all the treatments in-house which speaks volumes to their professionalism and care for these animals. Right now my Basset Hound, Bogey, is going through chemo after a tumour removal surgery and having his support baby sister has helped him so much. My friends, Never lose sight of your bliss...

This shelter euthanized a dog I was in the process of adopting. Shelter staff were aware. The dog…read morewas a new resident and had no health or behavioral issues. After reading some of the other reviews, I'm not surprised. They need to be investigated. For sake and safety of animals, please share and spread the word not to bring animals to this shelter. There are so many no-kill shelters around and yet this shelter chooses to operate as a kill shelter when there are so many organizations and resources available nationwide to promote no-kill status. Really, SHAME on them for euthanizing healthy and loving animals!

Bryan and his staff are amazing. They have a big heart when it comes to serving these animals and…read morefinding a suitable home.

I adopted a pet from this place in April 2018.Had a ok experience so I decided to adopt another pet…read morethat I saw online. Had to fill out an application before anyone would contact me. I was notified that after they contacted my vet, I was not eligible to adopt because I was not current on vaccinations such as parvo, bordetella, kennel cough, heartworm test and medication. Why do you have to have the bordetella and kennel cough is the pet is not EVER BOARDED? The only vaccination that is STATE MANDATED is the Rabies. The rest of these are a money maker for the vets. None of this was a problem back in 2018. What changed? and do they have the right to contact my vet and get information without my permission? Is this legal? i am a good person, love all fur babies. Have had many dogs that have lived 18 to 20 years. Not even an interview. I know a way around all of this. We'll see if it works. Way to much RED TAPE TO ADOPT TODAY. Now I know why the shelters and humane societies ARE OVERCROWDED. Nancy Gunter at EVHS stopped answering my questions. VERY RUDE.

This rescue organization will always have a special place in my heart. We got our Rottie/GSD mix…read morefrom them about 2.5 years ago. They were very careful to make sure that they were placing the dog in a safe home, and came out to inspect our property. They also had us commit to getting him neutered (which they paid for) and also microchipped. Our dog, Max, is one of the best things that has ever happened to us. They saved he and his brothers and sisters from being put down after they were found by the DeKalb Animal Control in a dumpster at Perimeter Mall. This is a really wonderful place from which to adopt a puppy or dog. I am so glad that we went the Mutt Madd-ness route instead of adopting from a pet store.

We saw an adorable dog for adoption posted by Homeless Pets and contacted them about meeting Bronx…read more They invited us to come meet him. We arrived to find a bright and clean facility. Before they brought him out, they warned us about how he looked. He had come in starved and severely matted. When he came out what we saw was a friendly, happy dog. He knew they had saved him. He came home with us that day! They sent us home with a container of special food for him. Since then we have been back for a weigh in and check up, an injured leg (he hurt it having too much fun), and neutering. Each time he was welcomed enthusiastically and with much love. The vet (Dr. Anna) took her time to talk with us answering all our questions. The day after surgery the shelter called us to make sure he was recovering well. All communications with Homeless Pets and in particular Susannah have been positive, helpful, and timely. If you are looking to adopt a pet, I can't recommend Homeless Pets enough!

Don't recommend this pet rescue at all. They lied about the dog's health and didn't give any…read morerecords at pickup. The dog was bleeding from its bottom the first day and after notifying the rescue who also has a vet on site, they only said "it will clear up". A vet never called to check on the dog or asked to see it. Once they got their adoption fee and got rid of the dog, they didn't want anything else to do with it. They claim they get dogs healthy for adoption which is completely false. After multiple messages to the rescue and getting no where, I took the dog to my vet who performed a $2500 surgery the same week. I gave the rescue an opportunity to make it right, and they refused to compensate for any of the cost. Very disappointed in a local rescue who claims to be looking out for pets. These are the facts, and they know what they did was very wrong.

This organization genuinely cares about cats in need and does its best to ensure that they're…read moreplaced in good homes.

Adopted my Binx from this rescue! He was the perfect addition to our family after losing our 12…read moreyear old lab. The adoption process went smoothly and the employees were very kind and helpful!

I adopted my dog, Biscuit, there 8 (almost 9) years ago. I can't say enough nice things about…read moreDrew, Kristie and Life is Labs. Along with being professionals with an incredible amount of experience, they are devoted to the dogs in their care. I drive 2 hours (one-way) when I need to board her for more that just a few days. I never worry about her from the moment I drop her off. Biscuit is always happy to come back there for a "visit". The off leash training that they gave her before I adopted her has been so valuable. Biscuit is a LARGE dog. It makes walking her so much easier and has saved her life. She could have run out on to Highway 441 chasing a deer, but the "HERE" command they taught her made her stop and come back to me. I highly recommend them if you are considering a dog for your home.

My puppy was trained by Drew, Darien, and Kristie five years ago. This crew is also our go to…read moreboarder. My pup loves "visiting" the Temple facility. When Drew picks him up in his truck on the day we travel, our lab wags his tail off and runs to Drew's truck, jumps in, and is ready to go. He comes home exhausted from all the group play, walks, and swimming. You can trust these folks to no end.

I volunteer, foster wand have adopted from GHP. I love this organization. Together we have save,…read morefind good homes for over 100 homeless animals. I'm shocked with the bad reviews. I have work with this group for over 10 years.

Poor email communication, rude and unfriendly at the Dunwoody adoption event. They handled the cats…read moreroughly and were more interested in playing and holding them than letting other potential adopters do so. One woman stood in the enclosure talking on her cell phone while ignoring people who were interested in the cats. Many of the kitties had notable eye infections. I ended up not adopting from them. There was a specific cat I was interested in and it was clear they weren't really willing to let him go.

Good Mews is a fabulous shelter for cats, in fact, it is more like a sanctuary. Cats roam free with…read morelots of cat trees to climb and windows to look out. All their medical and dietary needs are taken care of. They are constantly observed by the staff and hundreds of devoted volunteers so if one looks to have a runny eye or cough, they are checked out by a vet tech and/or make a visit to the vet. Finding good homes for good kitties is their motto and goal, however, once a Good Mews cat, always a Good Mews cat, so those who are not adopted, have a safe home for life. Pregnant mothers and kittens are taken into foster care so they benefit from human interaction. Many people drop by on adoption days just to visit with the cats and kittens. Good Mews has certain standards they follow, such as an Access Agreement for all visitors, however this is for the well-being of the animals and the humans. At other shelters, the animals are all in cages so personal encounters are limited. With a totally open environment and about 100 cats at any given time, it works best when everyone understands what to expect. I adopted two kitties there in 2014 and they came with a full medical profile. All Good Mews cats are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, tested for diseases and vaccinated. A special effort is made to socialize the more timid or aggressive cats so they have a better chance of being adopted. Advice is provided to adopters to help the animals make a good adjustment to their home and family. Good Mews also sponsors events at the shelter, such as Reading to Cats for kids and Yoga with Cats for adults, and other special activities throughout the year. It's a fantastic organization and I proudly recommend them.

Frankly, I'd avoid Good Mews. Despite their mission, my experience left me believing the…read moreorganization is no more inclusive than groups that openly exclude people. It has taken me months to write this because it was one of the most demeaning volunteer experiences I have ever had. I joined Good Mews in January 2026 as a volunteer and was selected for the medical committee, my first-choice assignment. I assisted with evening medications including pills, eye drops, and special diets--basic tasks that did not require a veterinary license. I have worked in both animal and human healthcare, own six pets, and completed five weeks of volunteering without a single correction or complaint. On my final shift, before I even entered the building, I was pulled aside by two older white female volunteers--one I had never even met--and told that, after "internal discussion," I was no longer a fit for the medical committee because of my fingernails. My nails had been the same since my first day and had never once been mentioned. Instead, I was told I would be "a better fit" for the cleaning committee. Imagine being a Master's-educated Black woman, lifelong cat owner, and healthcare professional, only to have two volunteer cat ladies decide you belong cleaning instead of providing medical care. I was devastated and am still affected by that experience. The situation raised serious concerns: 1. I was discussed and evaluated without my knowledge. 2. I was removed without prior communication or documented performance issues. 3. Standards were applied inconsistently, since nothing about my appearance had changed. 4. The tone and handling of the situation felt dismissive, isolating, and racially motivated. As one of the only Black volunteers I ever saw there, I could not ignore how this felt. I emailed the Executive Director detailing my concerns. Rather than addressing them, she simply upheld the volunteers' decision and again encouraged me to join the cleaning committee. I then emailed the Board of Directors. One board member met with me for coffee and acknowledged that Good Mews struggles to attract younger and more diverse volunteers. I left hopeful that the situation would be resolved and that I could continue volunteering. He said he would speak with the volunteer leadership and get back to me. That was in April. I never heard from him again. The volunteer who ultimately removed me had been passive-aggressive from my first day. Within minutes of meeting me she said, "There's a code to the front door, but we'll see if you stick around before I give it to you." After five weeks I still had no door code or name badge. Although the medical tasks were straightforward, I was shadowed for weeks. On my fourth week another volunteer took over my "training." Her first question was, in a condescending tone, "What do you feel you need to improve?" When I politely explained I felt comfortable with the routine but would ask if I needed help, her demeanor changed immediately. Throughout the shift she repeatedly inserted herself into conversations and hovered over my work despite my having demonstrated I could perform the tasks independently. As a healthcare professional, cleanliness matters to me. I wore gloves, changed them between cats, and regularly disinfected the medication area. Meanwhile, I repeatedly watched the lead volunteer clean urine, feces, and vomit with her bare hands, manually express a cat into the medication room sink without gloves, and simply rinse the sink with water. She even told me not to worry about cleaning because it would be done later. On one occasion she had cat vomit on her face for over 30 minutes after cleaning it up. Those conditions were honestly disturbing. I adore the cats at Good Mews, and I sincerely hope every one of them finds a loving home. My criticism is directed at the organization's leadership and volunteer culture, not the animals. There are many wonderful shelters in the Atlanta area that deserve support. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Good Mews. I believe I was treated differently because of my race, and after exhausting every internal avenue--including the Executive Director and the Board--I was ignored. I will continue sharing my experience, and I've included a photo of the "too long" nails that ended my volunteer position.