Jeff is the real deal - the man is in the trenches confronting the most horrific cruelty and…read morerefusing to turn away. Those of us who support Jeff understand that extraordinarily few people could undertake this kind of rescue effort under the most dire of circumstances and maintain their sanity. But Jeff emerges intact and more committed than ever to ending the dog-meat trade once and for all. He is made of better stuff, as is his team. Not all heroes wear capes.

Our family adopted a dog from one of NDLB's Chinese Sanctuaries in East Asia 7 months ago. I have…read morenothing but praise for all of the staff encountered throughout our adoption process, (which from start to finish took a little more than three months). NDLB is an incredible 501(c) (3) non-profit and their global mission of rescuing dogs and cats from immense suffering and complete abandonment, along with their exceptional care and concern for each survivor (no matter the gravity of each animal's injuries), is nothing short of outstanding. The dog we happened to adopt is a Japanese Akita Inu and happens to go by the name Romeo because he happened to be saved from slaughter on Valentine's Day (on February 14, 2020). The founder of NDLB , Jeff Beri, and his crew actually risked their lives twice to save our dog. Once (due to the strict Covid-19 Restrictions in China at that time and a second time to challenge the people who were about to slaughter him). I personally found all of the NDLB staff I interfaced with during the adoption process very personable and easy to connect with. More importantly, I found the staff demonstrated great care and concern for their animals throughout the adoption process. While waiting for Romeo's freedom flight to New York, we received multiple videos and photo's along with ongoing communication from the NDLB Chinese staff who were with him daily. The New York staff made sure I (along with my husband), understood all the possible challenges that came with adopting a dog from overseas and wanted to make sure we were up for this type of challenge. All I can say is Romeo has completely changed our family's life. Our family over the years has had three dogs. Romeo was our first overseas adoption, by far, he is the most considerate dog we have ever had the pleasure of owning, and is always looking out for our well-being. One last positive has been, over the past months, being able to maintain on going contact with Romeo's team in China, and being able to send photos and videos of him here having all sorts of fun in the USA. (See Romeo enjoying sunbathing below).

Very nasty owner or manager, whoever she is. Claims to care about animals but is very rude and…read morecomplained about an abandoned dog in their care. Would NEVER recommend!

A classic case of people claiming to care about animals but not doing what's necessary to care for…read morethem. My biggest problem is that you can never see the animals available for adoption without going in person... their in person hours are almost comically limited especially for anyone who works regular 9-5 hours. They are not on Petfinder. Their website says to look on Facebook for adoptable animals. But their Facebook page does not have any sort of aggregated list of adoptable animals... you have to sift through dozens of posts of the head of the shelter's PERSONAL DOGS to find any posts about any animal available for adoption. Absolutely ridiculous. The posts are only sometimes updated when the pet is adopted. I've also been told that their adoption fee typically does not include a spay/neuter or voucher. Really???? How incredibly irresponsible. They also do not have the appropriate resources to vet their animals. They do not even keep subcutaneous fluids or basic dewormers/antibiotics on hand... if you've ever worked in rescue, you know how insane and ridiculous that is. No wonder the fee is so inflated if every little thing sends an animal to the vet's office??? They are not knowledgeable about cat health specifically. I have heard on multiple occasions the HEAD of this shelter refer to a SNAP test as being for FIV & FIP. Seriously?? They also routinely take kittens away from their mom, claim they "can't trap mom", and try to find someone to bottle feed... everyone knows that removing kittens from mom is a last resort at best as their survival rate goes way down as bottle babies. Speaking of which... they advise that you can feed PUPPY FORMULA to a small kitten... a BASIC Google search will confirm that this is NOT true & should be intuitive considering the vast differences between the diets & digestive systems of cats & dogs. They're VERY dog focused and do not provide appropriate care to their cats. Also, they lie. I was once told that someone is there all the time, then I was told that no one is there after 3pm. What?? How do you leave animals in cages from 3pm until the next morning???? Their response was they have cameras to see if any of the animals are in distress. The head of this shelter also drives a luxury car and claims that she works at the shelter 7 days a week. I don't understand how someone working full time in rescue could afford such things. What a disappointment. Don't give them your money- adopt from a local RESCUE group instead where they actually properly care for their animals & will NEVER send a pet out without fully vetting them.

Came to see what's that, it's Animal Control! It's more than that. They promised in their website…read moreto refer your animal to a family and they'll help RE-homing your animal if you need to - and it happens. I'm going to refer Fernando because when we had to deal with end of life procedure they charged us $100. Our vets want $700.

Surrendered my cat here last year (mind you, I had to pay $300). I've left voicemails, texted,…read moreemailed, and messaged via social profiles to get an update on her. No one responds to me. They've lost all credibility promoting themselves as a "no-kill shelter" - if she wasn't euthanized, why wouldn't I be provided with an update? She's never been shown on their social media as up for adoption, or adopted, and the silence speaks louder than words could. Would give zero stars if I could. Beware of this shelter.

The entire event (Union Square Petco Adoption Event 6/7/26) was amazing. Every interaction with the…read moreMuddy Paws Team was simply flawless. I appreciate how they were so attentive to the people and the pets! Even escorted me to an uber and helped with my packages! I can not say enough how great full I am to the staff and how I have a new best friend to make new memories with...you all Rock!

We rescued Cheesecake from Muddypaws this summer. Cheesy is the BEST senior pup!…read more Cheesecake is the HAPPIEST BOY! He bounces, skips and dances to express his happiness! Cheesecake is 10 years old and had never been neutered. The Vet team at Muddypaws are terrific! Cheesy kept getting UTIs because his prostate gland was inflamed. He went on antibiotics several times and we had to reschedule his procedure 3 times! Dr. Miller was great! He understood and accommodated our situation. Dr. Miller neutered Cheesecake on 11/13. Everything went well.

I first learned about this location from an Instagram post about them advertising their Staycation…read moreprogram over the holidays where you can foster a cat or dog over the holidays for a few days. Super conveniently located off the ACE line too at Canal St. They provide all the materials and your preference and they help match you with a furry friend. They were advertising a specific pick up and drop off date for the animals for this program, but i wanted to participate for a bit longer so I called a few days before to see if they're able to accommodate. The staff who answered didn't know the answer so they took down my info and told me someone would call me back. Days passed and I didn't hear back so I had to make a trek down there to ask in-person so that was a bit inconvenient. I wanted some time to prep my home. Anyway when I let them know that I'm a beginner foster and would prefer a cat that is generally friendly with no behavior problems, they helped me match with an adorable adult cream kitty. I picked her up with no issues. They provided me with all the supplies (and more) that I'd need for my week-long foster commitment. They also provided a number that I could text with any concerns should any issues come up. My whole experience was very positive. I'm glad to see that they have now expanded their program with allowing folks to take a dog out for a walk. I've seen further Instagram posts posting about these excursion experiences, but I think you have to come early during the day as only a limited number of dogs are eligible candidates daily. I've done similar excursions at Sean Casey in Brooklyn (no appointment necessary) and ACC (booking required a few days in advance online) so I'm excited this opportunity exists here in a more centrally located place in Manhattan. The shelter also allows visitors to come and view and play with their cats. You just need to make sure you wash your hands before interacting with them. I love this but also hope this doesn't overwhelm the cats too much.

I wanted to share my lovely experience a Best Friends!! It's been one whole month since we brought…read moreour kitten, Juni (short for Juniper) home. We were looking for a cat for our cat. We wanted a playmate for our sweet 1 year old cat, and a friend recommended Best Friends. I came by and the staff were all so sweet and welcoming. They were super informative and encouraged me to play with the cats. During my first visit, I came across the cutest orange female (RARE!) kitten. I had dinner plans and couldn't bring her with me. I came back an hour or so later and she was in the process of getting adopted :,) happy for her but sad for me. It's ok! I just thought that maybe it wasn't meant to be. A week later, I came back to Best Friends with my boyfriend on a mission to adopt a cat. They had an additional room towards the back that housed kittens!!! There were so many to choose from. We chose Juni because she was very cuddly and had a little quirky mustache. The staff made the adoption process so quick and easy. They even provided us a care package with all the necessities (kitten litter, wet and dry food). I expressed my concerns about introducing Juni to our cat at home, and they provided a step by step guide. They even followed up 2 weeks later with our progress. The employees and volunteers here really love what they do.

I was apprehensive about adopting a dog without meeting first. Toni explained that before any dog…read moreis made available for adoption, it stays with a foster for a period of time sufficient to understand their temperament and health to ensure a good match. There was never any pressure and I was told that if for any reason I was not happy with my pup, they would take her back to foster and rehome. Sadie traveled via carry on luggage on her flight from Puerto Rico to FLL, carried by a volunteer angel (thank you!). Beth came with me to the airport and was so incredibly supportive and kind. From the moment Sadie popped her head out of the carrier, tail wagging, I knew that everything Toni/Beth told me about Sadie was spot on. It's been 1 week since I got Sadie and I could not be more thrilled with Sadie. I'm still chatting with Beth from time to time, sharing happy experiences and getting great advice on various new dog owner questions. She is a mensch! If you are apprehensive about the SFTH adoption process, I hope my review is informative for you. Now that Sadie is part of my life, I am grateful and appreciative of the work Toni, Beth and their team do. I highly recommend SFTH if you are considering a rescue.

Our lives changed when our dogs came from PR via Stray from the Heart . The team was amazing -- so…read morethorough about medical histories and care back home, and full of advice and guidance. We fell in love with the photos of our first dog Paloma, and trusted Toni and her network of foster homes in their assessments of her personality and behavior. It had been our goal to have 2 dogs so they had companionship, and a few weeks later when Toni shared photos of Ollie and a bit about his personality we knew we had a match. From the moment both dogs walked out of their carriers at JFK, it was love at first sight. When they met for the first time, it was the same! They adjusted to life in NYC so easily and give us so much love on the daily. It is a leap of faith you will never regret taking. Do it today!

Really don't understand the negative reviews. I had a good experience adopting my cat Butler. Had…read moreto go through the process of being checked out but that's normal. Everything went seamless. The staff at Petco were very nice. Highly recommend A+++

Pictures were over 13 years ago,l want to adopt a senior male cat (not up to date pictures or no…read moredescription of cats age and personality

We adopted our second dog, Oliver, from Korean K9 Rescue in May 2026, two and a half years after…read moreadopting our first KK9R dog, Bari. I remain profoundly grateful for this organization and for the people who do this extraordinarily difficult work. Oliver came to us with a complicated history. He is a senior rescue who had already experienced a failed adoption and had spent years learning that human hands were not always safe. KK9R did not minimize his history, rush the process, or try to make him sound easier than he was. They were honest with us about his needs and thoughtful about whether our home was the right one for him. Since his adoption, I have been reminded again and again why KK9R's process is as thorough as it is. Rescue is not simply about getting a dog out of a shelter and into a home. It is about doing everything possible to create a placement that can be permanent, and one in which the dog has a real chance to feel safe, be understood, and have a joyful life. Oliver has now had significant dental work and eyelid surgery, and we are slowly building a life around safety, trust, consent, and predictability. He is funny, stubborn, deeply sensitive, and increasingly joyful. Watching him discover toys, enrichment, comfortable places to sleep, and the simple pleasure of being understood has been one of the great privileges of my life. I am especially grateful to his fosters, his trainers, and the medical, adoption, and administrative teams and volunteers who cared for Oliver before he became ours and who trusted us with his next chapter. The work they do is expensive, complicated, emotionally demanding, and often invisible. If you are considering adopting from KK9R, my advice is simple: take the process seriously. Follow their guidance. Listen when they tell you who a dog is. Understand that the requirements exist because these dogs have already endured enough uncertainty. We did not need KK9R to make adoption easy. We needed them to help us make it permanent. Thank you for Bari. Thank you for Oliver. And thank you for trusting us with both of them.

I've been looking for a good local rescue organization and KK9R is the best I've found! they are…read morevery active, responsible and responsive to application and inquiries. Often times, you see organizations with adoptable animal pictures asking for application, after you submit lengthy application, often you don't hear from them, and animal is no longer available. And since application is needed for each specific animal, you have to go through the process all over again. KK9R is different; they ask for your application to vet you. You can apply for particular animal or general to get approved. They are very thorough about vetting applicants and very responsive. Then, after you get pre-approved, you can visit the animals. Which makes the process more streamlined and efficient. They do great work with local rescues as well as oversea rescues; particularly from south korea. The dogs are adorable and great quality. Some dogs are rescues from puppy mills, that sells to pet shops. They are also very honest about medical history of the dogs, and what to expect. After adoption, they also do follow ups. Spead the word if anyone is looking for furbaby!

Went there on a Saturday and waited 20 minutes to be screened by intake . Didn't adopt on that day…read morebut will return

I escorted my daughter and her fiancé to Animal Haven for a cat adoption. I was very pleasantly…read moresurprised on the care and knowledge of each individual cat they have . You can enter each room with gloves on and then after a thorough interview and veterinary boosters , a two week foster and another appointment we got to bring our little cutie Enoki home. Highly recommend.

I contacted Michelle at See Spot Rescued to inquire about Dagny. There was a very thorough process,…read moreincluding a background check. Michelle set up a meeting with Dagny, where I met Dagny, Mary, and Dagny's foster. It was a match made in heaven. The following week, they dropped Dagny off at her new home, along with her kennel and toys and a good supply of dog food and treats. She is the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time. I am forever grateful. Thank you!

SSR is a wonderful rescue. They do a solid job with everything. From the minute the dogs are…read morerescued they are on their way to a better life. Many of the dogs are rescued from overrrun shelters where they might not make the cut and get adopted out. My dog came from W.VA and he was flown up to Jersey City. He lived with a foster family for a short time and also lived at K9dergarten before he met up with me. I believe he went to one group adoption event, wore the little "adopt me" vest, I saw the picture and that was it. Much to my surprise I was contacted promptly and interviewed by SSR. They also called my references. The interview went well and they set up an appointment for that weekend to meet the little guy. I told them I had a concern about my dog Bella getting along with the dog and wanted to bring her with me to meet the dog. They were 100% supportive. Ironically, my dog Bella misbehaved and the rescue dog was so chill and sweet. He went right up to me confidently as if he knew I was his person. I knew right away he'd be a great companion for Bella and myself and I wasn't going to leave without him. One of the greatest things about the SSR adoption process was that he was truly ready to go. Unlike Bella who came from a breeder and needed shots, vet visits, spay, microchipping, etc. My dog was in great health and came with all of his records, neutered, shots and a microchip. This is a great touch. Even if you have a dream dog, there's an adjustment period to a new home. Not having to worry about the dog's health means you can enjoy the dog right away. My dog Kyle has been with me for 2 wonderful years now. I can't thank SSR enough for my sweet little boy.