PACC staff works so hard to take care of the never ending stream of stray and abandoned dogs and…read morecats. I've fostered and adopted may times from PACC. It makes such a difference to give them a shelter break even for a few days.

West side: cat kennels -it was a horrible troubling experience…read more A lot of "volunteers" sitting around doing nothing while visitors are going around, lifting up blankets for privacy from cat kennels and petting the cats although each kennel has a sign. Petting cats from kennel to kennel. Which spreads illness!! I was not surprised by this behavior as I saw a man doing it, and he informed me that he was a volunteer and he knows what to do. I did not see him wash his hands after the encounter, and then other people saw him doing it and they started petting cats. Not a good example!!! Why aren't the volunteers going around helping spread information and helping. The staff is horrible. No one has incentive doesn't seem to care. The older male volunteer got confrontational and agitated. Maybe because he knew he was breaking the rules under the guise of being a volunteer. Showing poor behavior to other visitors.smh It was so unprofessional, but it's Pima county run. Seems like they need less volunteers clogging up the space and more people doing things. There is no reason it has to be so disorganized. We've been to the cat kennel multiple times over the years and it's always the same. A group of "volunteers" and employees congregated doing nothing. SMH We never decide to adopt there as it's so disorganized and unprofessional. Maybe one or two of the people work there (in blue?) but they are worthless. THE WORST SHELTER I HAVE EVER BEEN TOO. It's the people not necessarily the conditions (for cats) Follow up- went to the southern Tucson, Humane Society and it was a much better experience. Professional and organized. We ran into another woman who had just left Pima as well and said the same thing as I did above.

Shelby took the time to read my request and gave me a caring response and put my worries rto an end…read more. If there are other folks that care as much as Shelby working at this shelter, I would say it's a top notch place and you couldn't go wrong here!!!! Bless you Shelby!!

I can't say enough good things about Rescue Me Marana. I'm not only a volunteer here, but my…read morehusband and I also adopted our sweet girl, Stevie, from the rescue--and we couldn't imagine our lives without her. One of the things I appreciate most is that Rescue Me Marana is committed to finding the right match between each animal and their adopter. Even though I volunteer there, we still went through the same thorough adoption process as everyone else. I actually appreciated that because it showed me that every adoption is treated with the same care and consideration. Some of the dogs and cats that come through the rescue have experienced neglect, abandonment, or other trauma. A careful adoption process isn't about making things difficult for adopters--it's about giving these animals the best chance at a successful, forever home and preventing the heartbreak of being returned once they finally started to trust again. The animals always come first here. The rescue center is always clean and welcoming, and it offers a wonderful selection of high-quality toys, treats, and supplies for both dogs and cats. What makes Rescue Me Marana truly special is that it is run entirely by volunteers who generously give their time and energy because they genuinely care about the animals. The founders have built an organization rooted in kindness, compassion, and years of rescue experience. Their dedication to doing what's best for every animal is evident in everything they do. If you're looking to adopt, volunteer, foster, or support a rescue that truly puts the animals first, I wholeheartedly recommend Rescue Me Marana.

I was curious when I saw this store while walking around the outlets & had asked my friend if we…read morecould stop inside. We were greeted by an older lady who was very friendly & very informative about this store. Once I heard her mention that a % of sales purchased goes towards taking care of the animals for adoption I just had to purchase something. I also saw a big table with homemade cat & dog treats and heard the lady telling a customer that a local lady makes them. I ended up buying a packet of cat treats for my boys & a package of chicken doggie treats for my Mom's dog. All the cats for adoption were so cute but I always feel bad for them being caged up. This place doesn't have your normal cages that you find in those pet stores in the mall. They were pretty neat, clean & looked well ventilated. There were two big dogs for adoption in their cages & 3 cute puppies in an enclosed place on the store floor. What I didn't like is that they had it so you're not able to pet them.....my guess is for liability issues & to keep customer's germs aways from them? Their adoption fee's are affordable too! Definitely think about coming here if you're thinking about adopting/rescuing a dog or cat. Friendly staff, well organized, clean store. No stinky smells here.

Jessica and her young assistant (daughter) responded promptly to an issue with two cats. She spent…read moreseveral hours and managed to coax one into a carrier. After determining that there was no alternative, she provided a humane trap to secure the other. When informed that the second cat was secure she returned, placed the contained cats in her vehicle and transported them for the care that they needed. I found Jessica to be caring, passionate and focused on safely and compassionately providing for cats in need.

Amazing people running a beautiful shelter/adoption. I found a baby stray and they took him in…read moreright away, this poor thing was stranded, hungry and so small. PACC didn't answer our calls and we needed a safe place to leave this kitten. Thank you and your daughters for all you do. i love animals and I love animal lovers. If your looking to adopt come to Beating Hearts Rescue. The animals are happy and healthy and loved.

Love the new staff there. love the new management. wonderful to rescues very helpful. very clean…read more the dogs seem very comfortable there considering it's a shelter!

Shoutout to the clinic was the easiest process to get smokey neuter was his first time going to get…read moreshots too I dropped him off around 7am got him back at 3pm same day he was very sleepy till the next morning he's back too being normal just not the biggest fan of the cone lol. 5

This organization was at PetSmart on River Road this morning. I observed them in the parking lot,…read morewith the dogs in the crates. One dog yelped and was yelled out, then the dogs were left in the vehicle with the windows rolled up and the vehicle off. Absolutely deplorable.

I adopted a little dog from this sanctuary. From the onset, the owner was extremely difficult…read more After a week with the little rescue, I realized our other dog did not get along with the new rescue. I have adopted numerous animals and always kept them all. We realized because the animals were not getting along, it would be best to return the dog so that she could get the family she deserved. The owner was extremely rude and angry. Seven months after I had written them a check, she cashed it. When I emailed her questioning why she waited, she belittled me and told me I broke the contract. She told me my dogs were the issue and proceeded to pick a fight. In the end I told her to keep her $$. Do not adopt little pets from this angry person. I hope she treats the pets better than she treats people. I have never encountered someone so angry and rude. She is extremely triggered and these little rescues deserve better.

I have to say that I'm puzzled by the review that described PAWSitively CATS as "depressing" with a…read morelack of space for cats and visitors. As someone who has volunteered there for over 15 years, I can attest that there are 3 separate large areas for different populations of cats (adoptable/sanctuary cats, Feline Leukemia cats, Special Needs/less than social cats) and each area typically houses between 20 and 30 felines. There are multiple rooms with screened in porches for the cats to enjoy, benches for visitors to sit on, and the only time I've seen the cats "swarm" is at the end of the day when cleaning is finished and they're expecting their treats. The post in question also claims that there is an online schedule of hours indicating that the shelter is only open to the public one day a week for 2 hours. I haven't been able to find that; instead hours are listed on Facebook as shown in the image I'm including. PAWSitively CATS is run by just a few staff members (some part time) and a few dozen dedicated volunteers. The cats are well cared for and happy.

After looking at the photos i guessed that small lap blankets might be useful…read more So I brought a box full of soft ones. I think they will be liked. i met some nice cats, they all have a name and walk randomly. Some want attention now, some wait. A very pleasant experience , nice and clean. And care seems to be a high priority. We ll see. Money would seem to be a high need lots of food and meds and prob vet bills. I met Sandy, a nice volunteer

RUDE!! I called asking for help for a depressed kitty that I was doing everything possible to keep…read morefrom sending her to a kill shelter. I called and left a message explaining that she was a particular kind of kitty and best suited in a home where she was the only pet. A man called me back, he didn't even bother to ask me any questions. he was clearly exasperated, in fact, he sounded almost insulted that I had even bothered to call them for help in the first place. He told me that they can't take a cat who can't be around other cats. Well, she's dead now. She got sick, so I could not, in good conscience, get rid of her, or send her to a shelter. So, I worked with her, until she could go no further. Hyperthyroidism was the disease and she did not respond well to the medication. In the end, we had to make the agonizing end of life decision for her and we let her go. Of course, she would have gotten sick, regardless of whether the shelter stepped up to help, or not, but I am still posting this because it is abundantly clear that they do not want to have to go above and beyond for the cats. They just want it to make pretend that they do.

I'm a foster for SARA. It's a small animal rescue group and I love it, a very good experience for a…read morefirst time foster. Stacey, the boss, loves what she does a d practically bends over backwards to help her fosters and adopters. We like to keep it small that way we really know the personality of all of our cats and match them up with appropriate fosters and adopters. All cats are 95$ which covers spay/neuter, micro-chipping, age-appropriate shots, FIV/FeLV testing, and any other necessary medical care completed. Food, litter, and money donations are all accepted and go directly to animal upkeep.