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.

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 inquired about a puppy last week. She wanted me to pay $40 just to secure an appt to meet them. I…read moredidn't do this. After researching I found bad reviews online and decided to look elsewhere so I didn't contact her. She messaged me to ask if I was still interested a few days later. I told her no thanks. She proceeded to ask why. I was honest and said I'd read some bad reviews and so decided to go somewhere else. I kept it short and to the point, but I wasn't rude. She then sent me a video of what they do and their facilities and basically went off on me and said she'd give me another chance. At this point I felt gaslighted. It's clear she wanted me to feel that I'd done something wrong and she wanted me to feel honored she was giving me another go. I wished her the best. This is what I got.....I have numbered the texts in case they aren't in order. Very unprofessional. I caution anyone considering to look into her. She also has two Facebook pages. Starting Over Ranch and Starting Over Animal Rescue. Do your research and ask questions.

Amazing, such a caring staff. We found our kitten drove and 1.5 hours to adopt her. They did keep…read moreher for two extra days to have her spayed, which was a fabulous job. She came home to us today very happy, healthy and extremely affectionate! Always afopt when you can, please these animals that do not have pedigrees are extremely smart because there is no inbreeding. AND PLEASE ALWAYS MICROCHIP! We plan on joining the team at Orange and fostering.

Can't say enough about this facility. The people at work here are amazing. My dog escaped from my…read morecar in the morning.And by late morning , I was able to reclaim him. They also provided neutering shots and heartworm tests.

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.

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.

Need amalteze puppy we just lost our 2nd puppy which was amalteze we just love them!!read more

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.

ABSOLUTE WORST establishment you can imagine. Do NOT come here if you want a dog. They ABUSE THEIR…read moreANIMALS. Some pens don't even have water. When I went, the staff was incredibly INCOMPETENT. Do not waste your time here. Go somewhere where they actually care about the animals, not just the profit. 0/10. Would give this place 0 stars if possible.

We were able to get a same day appointment & my boyfriend and I came in just to see what was…read morethere...we ended up leaving with our little pup Sage whom we love so much already! The parking is very limited and it's definitely better to call ahead because they don't let a lot of people in at once. All the puppies I saw were healthy, happy, and playful.. The location of the business is what makes the place seem a little questionable but the staff was great and so helpful. We had no issues. We had an appointment right after meeting out puppy and they let us come pick her up afterwards! So nice. And we got all the required paperwork to fly back to Boston with her with no issues.

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.

I received a call from Gail. She is the foster for the dog I was interested in. I want to preface…read moreby explaining that I have worked in rescue all of my life. I know how things work, policies, procedures, etc. I have been looking for a new dog to adopt for nearly 3 months. I have talked to dozens of rescues in that time on the phone and have had many meet and greets. All have been professional and friendly. To my surprise, this was not my experience with Gail. It was clear to me right away that she had not reviewed my application which is strange. I told her I was two hours and 15 minutes away because she didn't search my address to see where I lived. I told her what I did for work, who lived in the home, etc. I have a list of questions that I ask. These are simple questions like "how does she do with grooming? Noticed any aggression?" These are just some examples. After just a few questions, I asked another question and Gail snapped, very irritated, "you could be asking these questions at a meet and greet, but" and then went on to answer the question. This response took me back a bit. It was maybe 5 minutes in. Things seemed fine up until then. I acted as though she didn't say it and proceeded with my questions. Foster to potential adopter conversations are for asking questions. The meet and greet is to MEET the dog. Rescues that are reputable and responsible want potential adopters to ask as many questions as possible before the meet and greet for dozens of reasons. Some of the top reasons are to see if you are serious, to see if they even want to do a meet and greet with you, to see if they are wasting your time or there's, to see if you are truly a good fit, etc. Questions should be encouraged. Adopting a dog is a huge decision. Gail kept pushing me, not subtly, to stop asking questions and just come to her house. It was weird. You want me to drive 4 1/2 hours round trip to take time out of your day to ask you simple questions about a dog that you are fostering that could be asked right now? This is what I was thinking to myself. One simple question that she answers or I answer could tell us right now if it's a good fit or not. That's the point of the phone call. I continued to redirect these abrupt, passive aggressive, and unusual comments back to the dog. The purpose of the phone call. To get information about the dog. The entire time I was on the phone, the dog was whining. At one point, Gail called her an idiot which made me uncomfortable and feel sad. I asked Gail one more question, how has the dog been with her cats? Gail said, "fine, they just ignore each other". As with all other rescues I've spoken with, I requested video of the interaction to be texted to me to ensure my cat's safety. She laughed out loud for several seconds. Over the top, belly laughing. Like it was the most ridiculous thing she had ever heard. I feel bad for her cats if that's how little she thinks of a cat's life and safety. I love my cat and the least I can do as her mom is to ensure that a dog that I am bringing into our home will not hurt her. I said nothing. Just sat there waiting for the madness to be over. She said, while still laughing, "I can, and I will take the video, but I just told you that she is good with cats. I have 9 of them." Instead of saying everything this miserable and angry woman clearly needs to hear, I said, "thank you so much". She said that she would send it now and to make a decision now because she needs the dog gone now. Her words exactly. I get this very grainy and fuzzy video of the dog and a cat. Just one cat in her lanai. The dog is VERY interested in the cat to the point that you can see in the video Gail actually takes her foot and nudges/kicks/taps her in the butt to get her to stop interacting with cat. There was no ignoring, it was a lot of interest. Gail's voice got very irritated with this poor dog and it was clear to me that there's a lot more going on here than meets the eye. The video ended as she went to go into her house, saying that she's looking for more cats to record. Never got a second video thinking that this tiny grainy video surely wasn't all. It was. After my bizarre interaction with Gail I went online and did some digging on this rescue. I found some interesting things. A very concerning article from a news source and dozens of negative reviews about Gail and Pam in particular which did not surprise me in the least. Lots of negative reviews about how they are running this "rescue" as well. I've copied an article. It documents many instances of the county and officers having to intervene and question the rescue on a variety of issues, policy violations, and illegal activity. https://www.wftv.com/news/9-investigates/9-investigates-animal-rescue-under-review-by-orange-county-animal-services/486214273/?outputType=amp There is something not right with these people. I am genuinely worried about this dog's safety and wellbeing and the other animals in their care.

I wish I would have read all of the terrible reviews across various platforms, apps, and websites…read moreabout this rescue before I contacted them. I had the most bizarre, backwoods, deliverance music interaction with Pam. There aren't enough characters allowed in a Yelp review to even grace the surface of what a disaster this rescue is. They are highly unprofessional, they don't do what they say they are going to do, they have zero consideration, empathy, or respect for potential adopters, very unorganized, not thorough when assessing adopters, they do not do their due diligence, and Pam is an absolute nightmare. The things she said to me truly blew me away and left me speechless. Her behavior and comments were wildly inappropriate and disturbing. I can say from experience, all of the reviews about her are 100% accurate. She lacks considerable knowledge about dog behavior, dog health, animal rescue in general, and backyard breeding/puppy mills. She was erratic on the phone, oddly hyper and agitated, and jumping from passive aggressive to laughing at her "jokes". It was wild. There is something very, very wrong with this rescue and Pam.

Connie the dog groomer is a cut above. I have 2 Doodles that can be difficult to groom. I have…read morealways taken them to Pet Smart at while satisfied with the outcomes, my dog was usually there for 5-7 hours and the cost with tip was north of 150-175. I was referred to Connie by a friend at the Pet Supermarket on Michigan Ave, and I could not be happier. First, Connie texts and is very responsive. Secondly, there aren't 8 dog tables with 8 other dogs being groomed when I bring my dog in. It is a calm clean and inviting setting that makes the hand off relaxing and not over stimulating for the dog. She took just over 2 hours for a full groom- 5 hours less than Petsmart. And above all else my dog was absolutely beautiful and appeared to be very relaxed and comfortable during the groom. The price was 75.00 making it a super value for such a high quality groom. Connie is all around a master in her profession, is very friendly and knowledgeable and provides an exceptional experience for dog and owner and at an exceptional price. I can't recommend her enough.

I was referred by an X employee, Kristen Sneider! Grooming specifically. Connie just did my…read moredarling poodle hybrid, ASHA! Couldn't be happier. Cheerful, sweet, talented, and a pro. I'll be bring my other doodle in soon! Chewy! So excited to have a new pooche stylist for our fur babies

It has been almost 21 months since Toby has become a member of our family and brought so much joy…read moreto our lives. We feel very fortunate to have found Jan and Tim and received Toby at 12 weeks. He is healthy, smart, super friendly with dogs and people and I never have to worry about taking him to dog parks. My daughter and I flew to choose our pup and the experience was phenomenal. The pups are cared for lovingly and given a good start in life right from the beginning. Do not hesitate about these breeders, they are wonderful people and know what they are doing. We were lucky enough to meet Toby's Mom and Dad and saw their size, temperament and the environment they were born into. Jan, however will hand reliever your pup without a problem!! They even helped us out by beginning crate and potty training!

From the owner: Breeder of Authentic Australian Labradoodles no "infusion" in our pedigrees. Original Tegan…read morePark/Rutland Manor linage.