We adopted two four month old kittens. From start to finish everything was seamless. Everyone is so…read morekind, caring and a wealth of knowledge. Would highly recommend

I recently found a stray little Chihuahua mix and AAR was able to step in and help. I had reached…read moreout to numerous no-kill Houston animal shelters and understandably they're completely overwhelmed and it was hard to even get a response. AAR not only responded quickly, but Sandy who I corresponded with was so caring and amazing. When I dropped the little dog off Sandy showed me the facility and it's beautiful! It definitely was a relief to know that the little guy would be in good hands. Sandy even said she'd be happy to update me on the dog's shelter journey up until adoption! I'm so grateful for rescues like AAR and the volunteers who work there because they are helping strays like the little guy I found have a chance at a new and better life. Highly recommend.

On April 11, I adopted a very sweet brown tabby cat through the organization, PetsAlive. I named…read moremy new cat Theodore and was told that Theo had been found on the streets and had recently had scabies, eye surgery and skin issues - all of which seemed to be healing nicely. I was never told of his extensive dental disease or that he had feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). I noticed that Theo's energy level seemed a little low, but he was eating very well and didn't display any signs of digestive issues. I DID notice that his breath was very smelly, so I took him to my veterinarian. The long story made short is that Theo will have to have several teeth extracted and his length and quality of life could be affected because bloodwork showed that he is positive for FIV. I have requested that PetsAlive take care of the dental issues Theo has since I can't afford thousands of dollars for teeth to be extracted. My concern of permanently returning Theo to PetsAlive is that his cycle of being an unwanted rescue cat will continue. His life could be one of going from adoption site to adoption site and never being adopted because of his bad teeth and FIV diagnosis. Please be aware that, according to my veterinarian, there are several no kill shelters that DON'T test animals for FIV or leukemia. Before you adopt an animal, please ask if the animal has been thoroughly tested for diseases that could affect the animal's health and wellbeing.

I love this rescue! They do amazing work and have an amazing staff! They put on a lot of great…read moreevents and doing their part to help animals. I really appreciate rescues like this that really care! I just recently went to Barktoberfest. I brought my dogs and we dressed up! Was such a fun time! The best event yet! Great vendors and a doggie costume contest. Hope they do this every year. Special thanks to Kathryn Riccio for all her help when we were at the event!

First time adopting from out of state. Our little princess was dumped in Houston in the corridor of…read morecruelty. We saw her photo and fell in love. Adoption process was straightforward and easy. Communication with staff was great. Kimberly endured my endless questions with kindness. Transport company was also great. Our baby girl arrived yesterday in happy and healthy condition, her attitude was jubilant. We were worried the transport would traumatize her (33 hours in a truck). She is bounding around as we speak, squeaking her new toy, digesting the best treats we could buy and make. Corridor did a great job with Prudence and if you are thinking of adopting from them, do so. They do great work.

Caring committed folks who rescue dogs abandoned in the "Corridor of Cruelty." Support this…read moreexcellent organization! See: http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/15/cnnheroes.hoffman.dog.rescue/index.html

This is a NO-KILL shelter. If your looking for a cat or kitten check this place out first. The lady…read morethat runs it has dedicated her life too resucing cats in all sorts of situations. (Even from other shelters) Even if you don't find your baby here your better off donating here or volunteering here rather than places that put animals down within 3 days. All of the cats are spayed/neutered and have all of their shots for $95. When I came too visit they had over 200 cats and a few kittens but I came early in the season for kittens. I will be checking here often for the one.

From the owner: Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and foster homeless felines until safe, caring, and…read morepermanent homes are found for them. Adopt A Cat also works toward lessening the pet overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering its rescues, educating the public of the importance of sterilizing companion animals, and by providing information on low cost spay/neuter programs in Houston. What makes us special? To start, we follow a no kill policy, our cats are not kept in cages unless there is a special need for it, and we are a grassroots organization whose success and growth is a result of caring individuals working together in their communities to rescue cats.

Today i was reminded of the day I was lashed out on & told by Gracie's (used to be Briana) rescue…read morethat she "wouldn't have adopted her out to us" had she known we were going to give her treatment she, personally, is against. After speaking with 3 vets, including the rescue's, all 3 told me the "treatment" the rescue was giving her for heart worm was inadequate & that there is one treatment only for heartworm & it's what we decided we were going to do. This all started before we even decided but because I had the audacity to ask her questions about the treatment Gracie was given prior to us having her & because I called her vet & asked, "I was wondering why she was given the method she was given," thinking I would be told it's effective and works but rather was told, "because we were told not to give her the real treatment." The rescue was outraged & basically accused me of being unfit for even considering REAL treatment. We have already spent over $1000 on Gracie between adoption fees, a vet exam, & lotssss of home supplies, goodies, & needs as well as chipping fees & licensing which MANY pet owners don't even do. We adopted her knowing she had heart worm disease. And I'm being told the rescue regrets making me her parent? Taking on a sick dog after everything we went through with my dog Mimi was a VERY big deal for us & could now cost up to $1200 to treat. But I am not the best mother for this dog? I was told it was basically a mistake she was given to us all because this rescuer "prefers" a method that *doesn't even do anything to help or cure the dog or expand her life expectancy.* She even called Gracie HER dog twice on this call & I had to tell her, twice, she is MY dog now & even getting 3 vet opinions proves I want the best for MY dog. I even had to defend myself by telling her Mimi died in my arms 9 months ago, which I relive every day but don't want to talk about, because she assumed I haven't dealt with the pain of losing a dog which she is convinced will happen to Gracie. She's lucky we are willing to pay for this treatment after being lied to, by her, about it even being needed. I also asked if she barks and was told no. That was a flat out lie. She even did it when we met her at the foster's house. She has digestion issues that causes her to throw up often which there is no way they didn't know about. She was shot, apparently they never did X-rays on her because she has birdshot in her body and deals with pain and needs medication. They failed to tell us she is dog aggressive. We can't take her to dog parks and the introduction to our second dog (a puppy) was a process but it's a good thing we have a backyard for her. When we picked her up it was clear she spent most of her time outside (which is against their own contract) because she was filthy and the water was brown when we bathed her. Upon having her examined we were told she'd need to have teeth removed. So last year (2021) she had ELEVEN teeth removed. None of the above was ever brought up to us. But WE aren't good pet parents? WE shouldn't have this dog? Laughable. Lots of $$$$. I see they removed any option other than Yelp to get reviews (which I left and is now gone). She posted on FB about me saying "someone we adopted to says they don't trust rescue people and it's hard for me" when what I said was I will trust the 3 vets I spoke to over a rescue for medical advice, and got hundreds of sympathy comments even calling me out despite them having no clue as to how she yelled at me on the phone after I called her vet, and what we've dealt with since. There's a $5000 fee if you rehome your own dog (which I'd never do) so if someone couldn't afford treatment at $1200+ or the $100s for puking & pain problems, $1000+ for dental work, and rehomed they'd be sued for $5000. The contract also states that you are required to tell them if you move lol and have them as the primary contact for the microchip while paying for the service -um, no. They also lied about her breed. Being a "lab mix" lol it's very very obviously she is a Pit Bull/Staffy Mix which is why we adopted her. Imagine adopting a "Lab" & your landlord kicks you out for having a Pit Bill or *you* have to pay to ship the dog back, or be sued. Beware. Reading over their contract didn't seem like an issue when I signed it but looking back it's actually laughable the things they require - but don't follow themselves - and threats they make and financial demands if you cannot keep the dog they LIED about. (Would a terrible dog family have this fabulous artwork in the entry of their home for all visitors to see? We absolutely love our dog but another person/family could have gotten rid of her after all the lies and financial problems that have happened since adopting with Reggie's.)

We were really hoping to adopt a dog from a local shelter but couldn't find any dogs that would…read morebe a good fit for our family. Then, we found Reggie's Friends through the pet finder site. An extensive application process including reference contacts and photos of our yard and home ensued. Once approved, we had a FaceTime call with the Director and met our puppy and got to watch him interact with litter mates and people. Then, we sent $ and our dog flew via cargo to Seattle for pickup. The process was fairly easy and our puppy arrived with microchip, two rounds of shots and several rounds of dewormer. He needed another treatment for giardia but checked out ok I in all other respects. He's a wonderful, bright puppy and the entire family is smitten with him. LC was very responsive to all our contacts during and after the adoption. We highly recommend this rescue - especially after hearing horror stories about other rescues from our vet. Thanks Reggie's Friends!

Houston Pets Alive is incredible. We have had our border collie pup for about 4 weeks. He was 8…read moreweeks old when we adopted him. He is happy, healthy, good with all people and dogs. His foster mother Vanessa did a great job with him and she also had his brother so we got to meet him. All medical records were up to date and impeccable really. Our vet was very impressed with his attitude and condition. Thank you for our new family member. He was named Merle, but he has been renamed Beaux. He is a total Beaux! TB

I'm very sorry to say this because it could potentially affect the animals awaiting adoption here,…read morebut I would highly reconsider adopting from here, at least for cats. I adopted a cat a couple of weeks ago from here, and I was very transparent with the fact that I have one at home already with anyone I spoke to. Not ONCE was I told that they DO NOT TEST FOR FiV or FeLV. Imagine my surprise and immediate worry when I email them during my new cat's vet appointment finding out these aren't standard tests. Not only that, but she is also showing a couple of signs of parasites, and has a paw with some sort of infection. This organization put my cat at home in danger because of all of this. I understand they may not have the money to test for two MAJOR diseases, but AT THE VERY LEAST they could have been transparent about it. I wish I could articulate better on how disappointed, upset, and angry I am. I can only hope my new cat isn't sick and my cat at home is well. I literally cannot believe this.

We learned about Special Pals & their great work to place pets in forever homes. We dropped off…read morefood and supplies after our little dog passed. The staff is very friendly and genuinely appreciative our donation and took us on a tour of the facility. When we are ready for our next rescue dog we will go to them. In the meantime we will make monetary donations to help this great group keep going.

NO REPLIES after three weeks and several communications by phone, email and messaging. I've adopted…read moreand transported from this organization and find this unacceptable for customer service. BTW, had previously donated as well as bought from their store - won't do that again. As I have been involved in rescue for more than 10 years, am very disappointed. This is one reason why people dump dogs - it would have been nice to get a reply.

Odd...when searching for the business "Pup Squad" in the Yelp search box, the business Smashburger…read morekeeps coming up as a result! =/ *gulp* Visited the Pup Squad Animal Rescue location at Houston Pavilions Saturday morning to peep through available pups. The rented space is large, airy, and spacious enough for several kennels to line the walls without overcrowding. Due to the high ceiling, warehouse style accomodation, it smells fairly fresh & clean in here. It's also dark and cool, and most dogs were found napping their way through the morning...a stark difference from other adoption places I've been to. It was easy to move through the space, and foster parents sat next to their pups like proud parents, eager to do a show and tell if so requested. What I liked most about this place is that the dogs here seemed to be happy! I rarely saw nervous, jittery dogs. Most were in their kennel, eager to play with visitors; others in their foster parents' arms, and some napping, barely opening an eye to peer at us. Though I did not come away with a new child that day, I wouldn't hesitate adopting one from this group. I spent a good 20 minutes talking to a foster mom about this organization and I'm completely thankful and hopeful that there are still many altruistic people left in this world. If you're considering adding a member to your family, please put Pup Squad Animal Rescue on your list as a must-visit.

This program is great when you think that most people want to get a puppy when they get a dog, but…read moreif you want to do your part and get a rescue dog, your chances of getting a small breed puppy decreases to about zero. They have dogs in all shapes sizes and colors and all (I'm pretty sure) in good health. Our first visit there we were just curious but pretty interested in getting another dog to play with our very energetic shih-tzu and one that was small enough to accommodate apartment living. We walked around a bit and they did have some really cute dogs, but it wasn't until we spotted this adorable pup that I had the "gotta have this puppy" feeling. They told us he was a puppy mill dog and that he was a Tibetan terrier and maybe about 3 months old. We personally didn't have all day to make a decision and were hesitant to commit on the spot, but they guaranteed that we could have a one week home visit to make sure that we wanted to keep him and that he was compatible with our dog. They would hold the $120 check and if we didn't come back, they'd cash it. So, for $120 you get a puppy in good health who's been socialized through the foster program with as many/all of the shots and exams needed for the applicable age an optional microchip to have put in later rabies and county tags You have to fill out an application form, but they review it on the spot and if you're a shoe-in (i.e. you have a dog or know the risks/responsibilities of having a dog) they let you adopt. It was a painless process and we are very happy with our puppy. These dogs are rescues so I'm attributing that to the fact that we weren't quite sure of the age, how big he'd get, and if he was really the breed they said he was (we thought he was a bit jack russell for a while, but now due to his size, we are back with the Tibetan terrier.) The other great perk to having a rescue is that I know at least the VCA will give you a free first exam for having just adopted a rescue. A great program and system for adopting puppies! Just a note, puppy mill dogs, as I later found out, can have a lot of health problems on their own due to poor/careless breeding. Do your research!

I'd totally recommend! Went beyond and above expectations. Sent pictures daily and responded…read morepromptly. Would use again no doubt.

Mesha is amazing with Tex! She sends pictures to show how much fun he is having! I'm afraid he…read morewon't want to come home! Highly recommend!