The staff were super kind. And had a huge selection of cats and more. They also were very organized…read morewith everything.

i've had two horrible experiences with here, i urge you if you're looking to adopt save yourself…read morethe wasted time and look somewhere else. a few years back my family went to pick up a cat listed on the website, a female orange cat. when we got there and finally went through the process they gave us an identical cat that they said was the female, but turned out to be another orange cat they had that they mixed up and was male which wasn't realized until well after we were home. i can't imagine what would have happened if our cats we already had weren't fixed. the worst part was we called them and explained the mix up and it was no apology basically oh too bad. they literally shoved a cat in a crate, filled out all this paper work, but gave us the wrong cat. that wasn't even the same sex, and to boot they did not care at all. which also means another family took home the wrong cat which was the opposite sex. despite all this, we mistakenly went here again. the animals listed on the website are never accurate, and it's not a case of oh that one just got taken home and we didn't have time to update the website, they claim they never had an animal to begin with who's picture is listed on available to adopt. we went today and when we inquired about a few of the kittens listed the uneducated staff claimed they never had any of those kittens and it must've been a mistake. and none of the staff is interested in helping or answering questions. the set up to look at the animals is unorganized, the hours their open are when they feel like it and it's almost impossible to even look at a pet you're interested in, the place is a mess and the people there have no idea at all what their doing. on top of that you can get there an hour before they open but you'll have little to no change of getting to adopt, the set up is horrible. do not get your hopes up with this place.

I went to look at a dog and the staff was very nice helpful and patient and told me info on some…read moreof the other dogs as well

I don't know what went on with the person leaving the bad review, appears to be a lot of drama,…read morecertainly not the experience I as well as others have had. But back in 2014 I adopted a wonderful Beagle/Harrier mix from them. The experience was so positive I talk about the shelter to others. No one tried to take the dog back from me, they are a great shelter and they did a great job helping me adopt my girl. She recently passed at the age of 15 and I would certainly consider adopting from them again

While I did not adopt a dog from this shelter I am really happy with the service they provide. I…read moreworked with Jason, the Animal Control Officer, to coordinate a rescue of a stray domestic rabbit in town. We stayed in touch during the week to set up a pick up if the rabbit was rescued. Luckily Jason and an assistant were able to get the rabbit and kept it in their dog only facility for a few days until pick up could be scheduled. They are a great shelter that works with people to rescue animals, even if they are not dogs. Hats off to Jason and his team.

I was introduced to the Mansfield Animal Shelter back in 2012 when I discovered that they produce a…read moreprogram on the local community cable channel, where they show all the animals available for adoption. A fantastic idea that I wish more shelters took advantage of. After a few weeks of insufferably cute faces and accompanying sad stories, I ventured over. Be sure to check the hours on their website, because they're only open a couple of hours some days, and longer hours others, due to it being staffed almost entirely by volunteers. It turns out that they are affiliated with the town animal control department and many of their rescues have been picked up as strays, or left behind after a move. They also accept dropped off pets, though preferably not the 'basket left on the doorstep' kind, which sadly was part of some of the cats' histories. I found a clean, organized place with cats at one end of the building and dogs at the other. Lots of helpful staff cleaning cages, socializing animals and carrying out the administrative side of the shelter. I was able to walk through the cat room, interacting with the cats in cages (roomy, scratching posts and individual litter-boxes), and with some that are allowed to roam freely while volunteers are there. They also have a couple of communal cat rooms with several cats living happily together. The volunteers answered questions, and I was able to use a visiting room to see a couple of cats 1 on 1. On my second visit I met Jack-O. He was a fixed, 6 year old male tuxedo cat. He was terrified of having gone from owner, to shelter, to quarantine, to the vet and finally to a room full of cats in cages. I could see in his eyes that he had just disconnected and gone to a happy place in his head. He didn't respond to verbal or food-based cues, just stayed curled up with that 'thousand yard stare'. I knew he was the one for me. The adoption process was pretty simple; Application, references checked (previous pets and the vets that cared for them) and a reasonable fee for the process (includes fixing, if necessary). I found everyone that I dealt with pleasant, professional and above all devoted to placing all those animals in good homes. Four years later Merlin (formerly Jack-O) is a happy, healthy, furry, non-rent paying roommate with a passion for chirping at birds and knocking over priceless knick-knacks. He contributes only to my sanity, refusing to deal with ground level threats like ants and spiders. I'm still a sucker for the cable show highlighting their adoptables, and often watch with Merlin directly in front of the television occasionally reaching out to see who these intruders in our living room are.

I adopted my Tillie from here when she was 6 months old and we just celebrated her 10 yr double…read moredigits birthday. She is the most wonderful dog. I took my Dad back here last summer to adopt a senior cat named "Slick"... he is the meanest cat I've ever encountered but we love him. Everyone is always so kind whene we visit. The animals are well cared for while they wait for their forever homes and the place is always clean.

I adopted my cat, Oreo, from here back in 2004, and it was one of the best decisions of my life…read more She was the most intelligent, beautiful, and amazing companion I could have ever asked for. The team at the shelter was wonderful during the adoption process, and thanks to them, I had 19 incredible years with her. Oreo touched our hearts and souls so deeply, and I miss her every day. I would never hesitate to return here to find a new family member--they truly bring special souls into people's lives.

Best Rescue Ever…read more.. They care, are kind and really keep track. We stop by to say hello all of the time when getting our nails done at Sylvan Animal Clinic next door. Honestly, what can I say about the place and the ladies who changed my life? When they say "rescue" you don't get it until you bring your poocher home...everything in your life changes for the better. Cara-Mell has changed my life, my outlook, my understanding and my ability to be compassionate. Support these ladies and this organization! They are just super!

I was promised a cat that no one else was interested in they told me they would call me the…read morefollowing Tuesday. I had to call them and they told me they gave him to someone else. I asked them why??? They stated "It's not first come first serve"!!!!! I was devastated

the facility itself is nice but the people who work there were extremely rude. I have been here 3…read moretimes for a variety of reasons as well as called and every time I had a very rude employee.

My company, Cape Cod Cleaning Collaborative was hired to perform a deep seasonal clean at the…read moreAnimal Rescue League, Brewster Branch. My cleaning crew arrived to the managers house and called me with raving reviews regarding how well the space has been maintained. From our professional point of view, maintaining a healthy and clean environment speaks volumes for the care of the animals, their facility and the staff at the Brewster Animal Shelter. Bravo to the staff and volunteers, thank you for taking such great care of Cape Cod's fury friends and the people who care for them.

Excellent experience from start to finish adopting our new puppy! Wonderful experience!!read more

Our family adopted a great little 'mutt' a couple of years ago with Forever Home Rescue. They were…read morewonderful to work with, making sure to do a background check, which I think is very important. Little Moxie was transported with her brothers and sisters from Tennessee to Medfield. She now has a very happy home with lots of space to run & play! I wish I could rescue more :)

I spoke to Wendy on the phone she was on her way to to Arizona to pick up an animal, she was very…read moreinformative and helpful looking to adopt a lil doggie girl. Small breed Joe Riley

What an incredible person! When one of Wendy's longtime clients lost a dog, Wendy put an…read moreincredible amount of time & effort into the dog's safe recovery, even though it was the client who had lost the dog. Wendy drove a long distance to oversee the search personally, taking along the client's other dogs to saturate the area with familiar scent. When she had to leave the area, she contacted me (LostPetTracker.net) about the advisability of utilizing Search K9s and hired a local to oversee a successful humane trapping. Happy Ending! Wendy's compassion seems to be surpassed only by her dedication & determination!