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.

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!

I really like this store they have a big selection of food for ur dog. They the only pet store…read morearound that sell the tape of food my dog can have and at a good price as well. They all so have a big selection of toys and accessories for your dogs as well. The workers here are also very friendly to & helpful.

(Shopped 12/24/21 FR @ 11:00am): I wouldn't call "my" former adopted COVID-19 pandemic furry friend…read morewas fussy, but this quaint place was packed with plenty of pet supplies! On Day 5 of my vacation as I visited a very dear friend for the Christmas and New Year holidays, she decided to take me on a walking tour of Historic Downtown Jersey City, and our first stop was at Fussy Friends Pet Supply. Apparently, the fluffy black beast loved this place, so since he came along we had to stop in. Since it was Christmas Eve, I figured a treat or two for the little fella would be cool. I already knew he was a fan of the place, but would the same be said for me!? PURCHASE Kong Squeakair Tennis Ball ($3.99): He loved tennis balls especially ones that squeaked and he already destroyed the previous ones before his move to the east coast, so this was a no-brainer to buy as a gift. Here he was Christmas morning on my chest showing his approval of his new toy https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PBgTVj5o1MldBroAsTKEfQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Spot Farms Chicken Training Stix ($7.99): My friend said this was one of his favorite treats, so into my basket it went. I wasn't aware of this brand, but he liked it which was all I needed to know. Chewy Stick ($1.99): This was a purchase by default because as we walked around the shop, he grabbed this from a tray and started chopping away; you bite you buy https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0uNkvJ4hxWe1zGqsFpWigA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! SERVICE Greeted by a friendly young gentleman behind the counter, we merely planned to roam around until we checked out, so we barely needed his service. All was good. PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) We walked, so this wasn't an issue. However, I didn't notice any private lots or structures but there appeared to be plenty of parking along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A small store filled wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling with a plethora of pet products of both well-known and small brands placed on the floor and shelves. It was a bit cramped for my liking as they definitely maximized every inch of square footage. The burning incense was a nice touch. Decent natural lighting came through the large front windows and door while minimal electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs, but chillout music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=y1uNQPunyybbD-v4KPmkfQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Temperatures were in the 40s, so I was bundled-up from head-to-toe. Otherwise, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Fussy Friends Pet Supply was cool and a nice option for your pet needs, but I felt the product inventory and selection were a bit lagging probably due to the size of the store (they were completely out of the wet food he liked). In addition, I didn't know if they provided other services such as grooming, training, and the like. I guess I was more used to the major chains of Petco and PetSmart along with some of the places in my neighborhood back in my hipsterhood. The prices and service were fine. And, it was always a pleasure to support small local mom & pop businesses like this one https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-ENMHXDhfu0oQcQWfSt0FQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $14.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Woof woof woof woof woof woof. Woof-woof!!…read more Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof. Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof. Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof. Woof woof woof woof woof. Woof. Woof! Translation from dog (with some clarifications): "They only give me three treats every time my hooman brings me in. I want four! My hooman spends too much time buying me stuff there; food, chew toys, leashes, shampoo and poop bags. I like the hoomans who work there: they are nice and play with me, but I only want treats. Now!"

The friendliest most dog loving service I have ever seen. The selection of healthy food snacks and…read morefun toys is unsurpassed. The rewards program is quite good as well. If you have a four legged furry friend this is the place to shop.

I love animals. Period. And I was completely heartbroken and offended when I called to inquire…read moreabout a dog and spoke with an adoption agent that made me feel as though I was the Son of Sam, using the animal for a sacrifice! During the questions they became personal and judgmental and I hung up feeling very discouraged. I am still on my quest and have a word of advice for A Call 4 Paws: Keep up the good work and perform a cleansing of your office because with people like her there will be a lot of animals that will not have a loving home.

I have always had a wonderful experience at "a call 4 paws" I adopted a kitten in 2008, she is…read morewell and happy. Linda rescued "Baby" as Linda called her when Baby was being mauled by dogs in the street. We named her Holly Berry because we adopted her close to Christmas. I can not thank her enough for her gift to our family. I am sending her a donation in honor of Betty White and herself.

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 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 had a wonderful experience adopting Duke through PupStarz. The process was smooth, and the team…read morewas supportive and responsive every step of the way. You can truly tell how much love and time his foster put into him -- it made such a difference. Duke is the sweetest boy and has already brought so much love into my home. I'm incredibly grateful for this experience and everything PupStarz does to connect dogs with the right families. Highly recommend! -- Rita

Pupstarz was great. Very responsive and communicative. We selected a dog who came up from…read moreTennessee. The process was exactly as described and they accurately described everything about the dog we adopted. We are very happy with Pupstarz and would recommend them for a rescue foster/adoption to others.

I have been bringing my dog here for nearly 5 years, and they are always kind and professional…read moregiven that he experiences deep anxiety being there. Clear instructions, squeeze me in when I need it, email bills and records same day so I can submit to insurance.

I feel that all they care about is money, and I did not feel they were acting ethically when…read morecharging me when they said my charges would be the exact same as my last visit as it was for the same exact issue. Upon bringing up the nearly $100 discrepancy, the vet and staff denied responsibility and tried to tell me it was my fault even though they showed me the bill from the last visit and I okayed that charge, not the new one they sprung on me. Additionally, my dog was screaming when I was waiting to get medicine, and the vet told me not to worry about it and to let her finish talking even though my dog NEVER sounds like that and I was expressing concern. To top it all off, she couldn't even say with certainty what my dog was ill with and in no way instilled confidence in me. In general, I did not feel like she cared about my experience as a long time client or for my pet's well being. Even with the tech, I had to repeat myself over and over for why I was there and I did not feel heard. I have been coming here for years with positive experiences from other techs and vets, and I was so disappointed by how I was treated this time. I also felt they tried to silence me (saying it wouldn't work out well for me and to stop talking) when I was trying to tell another guest how I was treated in this clinic upon leaving. This is my point of view but if I were you, I would find a different vet. They have gone very down hill and I was shocked at how poorly I was treated. I'm so deeply disappointed

It's been such a joy to add a kitten from Ragdoll tales to our family. We never expected to love a…read morecat so much! It's been a few months and we are literally obsessed with our KitKat- she is everything our family needed. KitKat adores and loves us (I didn't think this was possible with cats) and we love her to pieces. She loves being in our company, always hanging around and being in the mix. We even took her to our summer beach week. Another thing I was surprised to learn that cats can travel and love it?!  Now we are ready for a second one from a ragdoll tales. Highly recommend Elena and her beautiful ragdoll kitties!

We had the most lovely, professional and easy experience adopting our cat from Ragdoll Tales in…read moreArmonk, NY. From the initial contact to the clear contract and information, along with meeting the kittens, choosing and picking up our perfect little girl. Elena and her family clearly love this breed, keep an impeccably clean house and environment for their cats and their four young children. Our kitten has been so well acclimated by Elena and her family which has made our experience and the kitten's experience to coming to our home that much easier. I highly recommend this lovely breeder! We are thrilled to have a healthy kitten and there is nothing better than an easy and healthy start! Thank you!

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).