Wonderful People and excellent staff. All different sorts of Cats and Dogs. The Workers guide you…read moreto the correct Dog/Cat one is looking for. I would definitely recommend anyone to give a home to these shelter pets.

All of these photos were taken today after he got knocked out playing tug of war with his new rope…read moretoy. What I don't have photos of are: -The joy I saw in him while sticking his head out of the window on the drive home -The way he cuddled with me last night -The way he rolled on his back while watching tv on the sofa next to me and wanted me to scratch his belly -He was so hesitant to jump on the sofa and only after I insisted did he do it. He stayed kind of stiff for a few minutes and then finally just fell back and put his head in my lap and nuzzled me. He fell asleep and snored. -He slept all night next to me cuddled up, snoring and stretching out. -He was shell shocked when we got home yesterday. I had a delivery from instacart and he just walked up to the gate, didn't bark didn't react. He seemed exhausted and I think shell shocked was the best word. -Today the county was cutting the grass along the street and my neighbors in the back where out and about and he barked! A completely different dog from yesterday. I think he is sure of me and sure that this is all real and is feeling protective. Going and getting him is one of the top 5 things I have ever done. My heart breaks just a little every time I think of what he has been through and how long he waited. But I truly believe it all had to happen so we could finally rescue each other. I love him so much and can't thank the staff at Orange County enough for not euthanizing him and for hanging in there with him and praying for him. IT WORKED! I will send more photos and updates of the big guy. And while you guys were praying, I was too. My oldest dog Diesel died right before Thanksgiving and I will always have a missing piece of me. I have 2 female dogs but really I got them before I was ready for another dog. I love them but they have not been through anything. I told everyone I was waiting for the next Diesel, a dog that really needed a break and someone to come through for them. Can't thank you enough and thanks to Nextdoor.com for posting photos of Zeus and saying such nice things about him.

Wow incredible-their dedication is far beyond anything I ever expected!! They care about their pets…read moreand where they are placed!! Don't have our pup yet but the vetting process is quite remarkable!!

We were so blessed to rescue a pup through Poodle and Pooch Rescue earlier this year. I was so…read moreimpressed with these great people. They truly loved our pup the minute they rescued her. She was in a horrible situation and these folks saved her. Rebecca and her team were very diligent in vetting potential adopters. I could tell they wanted to make sure our pup would go to a home where she would be loved and cared for the rest of her life. I highly recommend this rescue and encourage anyone who would like to have a pup in their lives to contact them.

FPAR is a no-kill pet rescue. They stepped in with abundant kindness and took on the challenge of…read moreplacing an older dog who had no one. They assured us they would do everything in their power to find him a safe and loving home. We will be forever grateful to Furever Paws Animal Rescue of Zephyrhills, Florida.

Patti Q. has been taking care of dozens of unwanted dogs and cats for years now in Central Florida…read more She runs this incredible shelter as a non-profit, and she works so hard to take care of her little wards and raise money and make it all happen. I hope people will donate or volunteer or adopt whatever rescues they can from Tails from the Heart - the YouTube video just broke my heart!

The animals are extremely well taken care of and fully vetted…read more In the case of kitten or puppies Judy never ever leaves the Mother behind. Heck, she'll take the Father too to be fixed,if he can be located. No animal leaves this No-Kill shelter without being spayed or neutered.

I don't often leave reviews like this, but I feel it's important to share what happened in hopes…read morethat it prevents another family from going through what mine just did. On September 9th, my family adopted two kittens, Aren and Delle, from this rescue. We were told they had recently recovered from an upper respiratory infection and were now healthy. Unfortunately, less than a month later, our sweet Delle passed away on October 10th from FIP -- a fatal illness that likely developed from an infection that hadn't fully resolved. We followed all the recommended vet care and sought immediate treatment the moment she showed signs of illness, but despite every effort, she declined quickly. It was a deeply traumatic and heartbreaking experience for our family -- and for Aren, her sister, who is now grieving as well. I want to make it clear that I deeply understand and appreciate the mission behind animal rescues and the challenges they face in caring for so many animals in need. My intention in sharing this isn't to criticize, but to hopefully encourage more thorough medical reviews and communication before adoption. Even small improvements in diligence could help prevent another family from being blindsided by such a devastating situation. I emailed the rescue on October 11th, not in anger but simply to inform them of what happened. Unfortunately, I never received a response. Delle was deeply loved and is deeply missed. I truly hope that sharing her story leads to positive changes for future adoptions -- and to more happy, healthy forever homes.

My husband agreed to let me pick a puppy for our next dog after ours died a few years ago. I…read moredefinitely wanted a rescue to help provide a dog a long term family. We were delighted with the choices that we had and made a wonderful choice of a 10 week old sweet female golden retriever mix. She has settled well into our home. Melissa was very helpful and provided us with information about the different choices she had and how large she estimated they would get and explained the medical care that had been provided.

Avoid this rescue at all costs. These puppies are coming home sick, and you should be prepared for…read moresignificant vet bills right away. The conditions alone were alarming. The facility and the dogs were dirty, and the smell was overwhelming. No reputable rescue should be keeping animals in that kind of environment. They also charge a non-refundable appointment fee just to schedule a visit. While they say it goes toward the adoption fee, it still feels like a red flag, especially when you see the condition the animals are in. What's even more concerning is the contract. It requires puppies to be spayed or neutered by 6 months with no exceptions. We were told by multiple veterinarians that this is not always safe, especially for certain dogs whose growth plates are not fully developed. Early spay/neuter can lead to long-term health issues, but there was absolutely no willingness to consider what was best for the individual dog. Instead of focusing on the animals' well-being, there seems to be a heavy focus on strict enforcement and control. The overall experience felt more intimidating than supportive. Another major concern is how criticism is handled. Anyone who shares a negative experience is met with aggressive, defensive responses rather than accountability. That alone should be a red flag. There are many reputable shelters and rescues out there that truly prioritize the health and well-being of their animals. Please consider adopting elsewhere.

I volunteered for the 'Disney Give a Day, Get a Day' program, and painted a house with Hands On…read moreOrlando. I used to volunteer a lot, then got out of it as I got older, and was happy to have volunteering put in the forefront of the news with Disney. I knew the volume of people signing up for events, and was pleasantly surprised when I painted a house with Hands On Orlando. The day consisted of painting four houses, with 100 volunteer expected. The HOO coordinator was very organized, arrived early and was very friendly. There was a HOO coordinator for each house, and one who monitored the whole project. They were very clear in their directions, and made a very humid day painting a house in not a great neighbor hood a great experience. Being an annual passholder for Disney, I wasn't worried about the processing time for the receipt of the Disney voucher, and yet it was in my email by Tuesday. Its kind of sad, the coordinator said that the month before, for the same event they had only twenty volunteers, and now all their events are full. While we appreciate all the Disney is doing to help communities, I sure wish more people would volunteer without having to be bribed, and I can't wait til we do it again!

Amazing organization! I love the Hands On network!…read more When I lived in Nashville, I frequently volunteered with Hands on Nashville to sort and create bags of groceries for those in the area living with AIDS. I was also a captain for Hands on Nashville Day, where we painted and spruced up a local high school, and even helped out at the animal shelter a few times. When I moved back to O-town I was super excited to find a local Hands On chapter. There is truly something for everyone here. Whether you like to work with your hands and get dirty, or just sit and hang out with some at-risk kids, or play with the puppies and kitties at the local shelter, Hands on Orlando has a huge network of opportunities, linking you with others who share your passions and organizations that run on the support of volunteers. To sing up, they keep things super simple. Log on to www.handsonorlando.com, create an account, then click on the calendar, and click on the event you wish to volunteer for. A quick sign up and print off of the waiver (or your coordinator can give you one at the time of the event), and you are good to go! The volunteer coordinators are super fun and work well with the organizations to ensure a smooth-flowing but fun volunteer experience. Since I've been back in Orlando, I have had the pleasure of volunteering with Coalition for the Homeless, Clean the World, and even the City of Casselberry through Hands on Orlando. This is a great way to get to know all the awesome local groups that take care of our community. I encourage everyone to find at least one Saturday morning a month to give back in 2015!

Great experience with Chews A Puppy! Thanks for helping me find my new puppy. Can't wait to get…read moreall the play time and cuddles.

It was an easy experience looking for puppies. Ended up finding the most adorable puppy and she is…read morethe sweetest most shyest puppy I have ever met.