We had an amazing experience with House of Hope! They are very thorough when placing their dogs…read morewhich I greatly appreciate! I would highly recommend this rescue to anyone!

A similar experience to other potential adopters, this rescue is a piece of work (substitute…read moreanother 4 letter word).  Saw a dog they had listed on Petfinder, the generalities matched well and contacted them and was told to fill out a lengthy application, then they'd get back to me in 2-3 weeks.  That seems fairly long, but we liked the dog.  An "adoption counselor" got back with us around 2 weeks, and during the interview revealed they selected a "pre-approved adopter" for the dog (which is still at time of writing listed as available on Petfinder to draw more applications).  What?  Why post the dog as available if they're going to select who to give him to out of their prior applicants?  These people are controlling, manipulative and abusive; wanting to control what you get, manipulating via bait & switch, and generally abusing by wasting your time and crushing your hopes. They insist on a meet & greet, which is only practical if you're in the area, and not a guarantee of compatibility long term with your existing dogs.  Once your all home, dynamics can change especially if the owner is not the leader of the pack.  We've adopted a number of dogs over the years, at least half were from out of state and flown or transported, and of the local adoptions only twice was there any meeting of the dogs prior to adopting. They won't work with another rescue in vetting your home, likely because they'd catch onto whatever racket they're running and report them to PACFA or applicable Maryland agency.  They won't work with adoption transport services though many excellent ones exist precisely to facilitate getting dogs to good homes that are far away.  They're too lazy to take a dog to an arranged transport at an airport even though the adopter is willing to pay all costs and donate extra for the time taken (which would then buy more necessities for the rescue). I'm sure this particular coven of witches thinks they're doing right by the dog, but they're turning off adopters by the score.  Deal with enough sham rescues like this in a row and you'll be going to PuppyMart breeders for a companion because some controlling crones won't let you adopt the dogs you want.

Great place, great people. Love what they do. They take very good care of the animals and place is…read morevery clean.

Can't say enough good things about the folks at Furever Home in East Petersburg. They provide a…read moregood environment and the cats here are welcome to live out their lives if nobody adopts them. When I adopted a Pet Pantry cat who was living at Furever Home, I almost felt bad about taking him out of there. Food bowls, litter boxes, cat trees and toys everywhere! Zero rocking chairs! This is kitty Valhalla, at least at shelters go. I told them I couldn't compete with that many trees and toys. But what these cats need most is a home. And that part is working out well, at least in my case. This older male cat had no reason to bond with me but nevertheless, here he is as I write this, hopping into my lap and waiting for me to go to bed so he can curl up next to me.

I adopted my best friend here in December of 2009 when he was six months old. Shadow celebrated…read morehis Barkmitzvah combined with a fun Superbowl Party in Feb. of 2023, where guests brought birthday gift donations. He's doggone charitable. Taking the donations to the MDSPCA, I was able to see just how awesome the staff still is, how clean and organized the kennels are, and just how beautiful the building is. The dogs awaiting adoption were clean and looked comfortable in their cozy kennels with toys, blankets, cots, etc. Of course, I wanted to take them all home with me, but Shadow's my bestest boy and being 13 1/2, he's my one and only for now.

My partner and I recently adopted two cats from SPCA Hampden, and we couldn't be happier. The staff…read morewas kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals. The facility was clean, warm, and welcoming, and it was evident the cats were well cared for--many were in foster homes, which we loved to see. What really stood out to us was how thorough the adoption process was. They carefully vet adopters to ensure the best match for both the pet and the family. We appreciated the thoughtful questions and attention to detail in finding the right fit. Our two kitties had a wonderful foster, who we got to meet, first on a zoom call, then in person on the day of adoption, and we were given all their medical info, plus a solid plan to help them adjust to their new home. It's been lifechanging having them with us, and we're so grateful for the care and dedication of everyone at SPCA Hampden. Thank you for everything!

We just adopted a dog through AHOTO. Everyone on the organization that we interacted with was kind,…read moreprofessional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them!

I adopted my cat through AHOTO. They asked me to foster and it was obviously a fail. The…read morecommunications and support were great. Natalie is very attentive to all their cats and kittens and super helpful with adoption. She knows which cat to pair which human with, and is always spot on. I would 100% always adopt from them.

I know it can be really overwhelming or intimidating trying to find the right rescue or shelter to…read moreadopt a pet . And reading can sometimes be the only way for people to get an idea of which might be the right fit. So I wanted to share my honest review of my experience with Darlene and her rescue. I have adopted through multiple rescues in my adult life and adopting through Fur-ever paws dog rescue has been extremely positive. The adoption process was straightforward, and I appreciated that it required a minimum of 30 minutes speaking with Darlene and meeting the pup my family was interested in. Logistics: The cost of the spay/neuter was in included in the adoption fee and they don't require you to have a fenced in yard which many shelters do. This opens the door up to people in apartments or in homes that don't have a fenced in yard to be able to adopt as long as they can provide adequate exercise in other ways. Yes the rescue address is a physical home address because none of these dogs stay in a shelter. They are all dispersed amongst foster homes, including Darlene's home. Some reviews I read before adopting through this rescue. We're concerned that there wasn't a shelter with cages... I think that's incredible that she's able to provide physical foster homes for all of the animals that she rescues. The adoption fees average around $400 I've also reviews left with people expressing that is too expensive... I don't understand how people expect to adopt an animal that's a 10 to 18 year commitment that won't invest $400 into them initially. You're not only paying for the adoption fee (remember this is a non profit) but also the unique experience of your future dog having decompressed and stayed in a real home with other people being socialized and cared for. It is completely understandable If $400 is out of someone's budget but then they shouldn't be adopting a dog at this time. Dogs cost way more than that if you're caring for them properly. Especially rescue dogs within the first few months. Experience with staff and owner: Getting to meet my dog for the first time was a really exciting experience. It was clear that Darlene was very knowledgeable and really cared about my dog going to the right home. Additionally, once we adopted Archie she wanted to stay in touch and get updates and photos with his progress. Recently, I went back to drop off some donations and brought Archie to come visit. Not only was she so excited to see him, but she also bought us his favorite bag of treats and gave us a long lead for free just because she really does care. We got extremely lucky with adopting the best tempered dog I've ever had the privilege of caring for. Even though Darlene didn't create my dogs temperament, she did provide a safe environment for him. So he could build his confidence, learn to trust people, socialize with other animals people and children. It gave him a foundation so he could move onto his forever family. This is my personal experience with this rescue and the staff. I hope my honest review helps future adapters make an informed decision on whether this is the right fit for them. It was for me and my family.

Had a very pleasant experience delt with Marilyn who is a wonderful caring woman who truly loves…read morethe animals she cares for place was very clean and inviting the puppy we adopted was very well taken care of. We absolutely love our new addition he is the perfect fit for our family ! Can't say enough of how well our adoption process went !

We've adopted 2 dogs and one cat. It has been a wonderful experience in finding the perfect dogs…read moreand cat that we could ever have imagined. Barbara and Greg have rescued many dogs that otherwise would not be adopted. we are extremely grateful.

An amazing organization! Two of our dogs have come this rescue. They tend to have small dogs and…read moredogs with special needs. If you see a dog you are passionate about, I recommend applying immediately. They do take their application process seriously and contact your vet and references (which I appreciate). Only open on weekends.

Made a appointment with Faithful friends to do a small Mass removal on my small dog. I dropped her…read moreoff when I went back to pick her up at 4:00. The vet that worked on her came out and told me after he closed her up the first time she was still bleeding real bad. He had to go back in and put her to sleep and open her up the second time. So I had to sit and wait an extra hour for her to wake up off the anesthesia. When they brought her out to me they had her in some kind of suit. The lady was carrying her and she said it was a space suit. She said she would carry her to my truck and they had raped her and she told me to take the bandages off. When I got home that night I took the bandages off. I couldn't believe my eyes. I never seen anything so bad in my whole life. She was so swollen and bruised in between. Her two back legs was so swelled. They look like giant blood blisters. They gave me enough meds for 7 days and and said rest. I stayed with her in my bedroom around the clock and kept icing her down. When I called and said how swelled she was that's what they told me to do after a week and a half bleeding had never stopped. It wasn't real bad thick drops but steady and then it got a little worse and he told me to put a Band-Aid on her so I was using big band needs. Every time I took one off it was so filled with blood. I couldn't believe it. So I took. I called and said she was in pain and I need it more medicine. I'm still thinking well. Some swelling went down and don't look as bad. I was praying she'd be okay. They told me I would have to bring her in to get the medicine so I did why there? I told him bleeding never stop. Is she bled on their floor where I was sittinI told the lady at the receptionist she went and got a mop and mopped it up. They gave me more meds and told me the same thing. Rest and I left within 21 days from surgery to the day she bled out and died in my arms. I left another review. It would be the first review and I put pictures with it but it looked like things were changed around and it was set so I added it and I'm rewriting it now. I don't know if They'll let me post pictures to show you how bad it was. I called there said I would like to talk to the vet that did the mass removal on my dog. She passed away and they said they were so sorry and they would have him call me a week. Maybe a little over a week later. He called. I told him you went in twice. You had to do something wrong the first time for her to bleed like that for you to go back in the second time. He called me delusional and asked me can I prove it? I got pictures of before I brought her there and look great and I got pictures when they were done with her she looked so bad he had to know something was wrong for him to opened her up twice. He just prolonged her death. She suffered for 21 days before her passing. He told me the second time he went in. He tied everything off and she'd be okay. Just rest and medicine from surgery to the day she passed was exactly 21 days. I googled it about if a vet opens the dog up twice and it told me that yes that's not good. I experience that should know better and if she died within 21 days that's why she died because she was opened up twice. If you would have just told me the first time before he opened her up the second time because everybody makes a mistake that he hits something and couldn't stop the bleeding and had to know she was going to pass away. He just let her suffer. I would have just had her put down so she didn't suffer. I am very hurt that he has denied anything to do with her passing. I'm very mad. He opened her up twice. Never asked me. Could he go back in twice or did I want him to go back in? He just did it on his own. I lost my best friend my companion. She was all I had. She went everywhere with me and did everything together. She is very missed. I'm lost . and he still hasn't taken responsibility for what happened to her. I believe he's mean and selfish and knowing she was going to pass and he let her suffer for the 21 days. All I've done is cry. I can't believe I took her for a small Mass removal to make sure she was okay and I was so happy to go get her and then he came out and told me he had it open her twice and when I took her him and seen her it was the worst thing I've ever seen in my life. I had to watch my dog suffer for 21 days. Why he was in denial until her death? Dr Quin did the surgery I'm not from PA in from Newcastle Delaware.

I had to put down my 17 year old dog today and they couldn't be kinder under the circumstances…read more The price was much much lower than the vet's. I appreciated their taking me back to the vet so quickly upon my arrival. Also appreciated their explanations and obvious sympathy.

How could I not give the rescue that our sweet little chihuahua came from five stars? All kidding…read moreaside, our experience with Street Tails was a great one. From seeing "Scampi" on their Instagram, to communicating about her and coming in to meet her, we had a great experience. No pressure was put on us to take her home, they let us spend time with her downstairs and let us get to know her, which made us more confident in our ability to make the right decision for her and for us. Clearly we elected to take the chance and make her a part of our family - and nearly five months later, she has become an integral member of our little pack. Despite her early story being unknown and having had babies before she was taken in by Street Tails (by way of ACCT), she's seemingly a happy and healthy little one who just didn't get to live her best life soon enough. We are happy to give her just that - but we have Street Tails to thank for allowing us to be her paw-rents. I would definitely adopt from them again when we are ready to add to our fur family.

A wonderful organization! I adopted my senior from here and once it's time for another I know where…read moreto look!

They are a bit to expensive . If they need to home these pets they will find many more people…read morewanting one. Times are not to good to adopt one for just about everyone .jo

This is a wonderful rescue that goes the extra mile saving animals and finding them good homes!…read moreThey are extremely dedicated. They haven't been at it long, but are flexible where it matters while careful to place their Fur-Babies with the right people. The adoption process was painless, but thorough. Nothing like another "rescue" I recently dealt with and reviewed. Give them all the support you can because they are putting the animals first! Amber was in tears as she said goodbye to our little Lulu after she picked us at the second adoption event that 2nd Chance Fur-Babies Animal Rescue was holding in Delaware that weekend.