I recently adopted an adorable puppy and the process was great. I recommend any organization that…read morehelps take care of animals.

We adopted our new pup Fergus (fka Hot Rod) a week ago and had a fantastic experience with Pawsafe!…read moreAll the pups were great. The adoption event was well organized with only 3 other adopters in our time slot (previous reviews mentioning dozens of people all vying for a handful of dogs are simply not correct). Everyone was calm, friendly, and courteous. Sharon from Pawsafe, who ran the event, was friendly and very welcoming (and has been very conscientious checking in to make sure Fergus is doing well in his new home). The fosters were all there to answer questions about the dogs, hovering like proud parents watching their kid at their first school play. It was just a great experience full of wagging tails and smiling faces. To also come away with a great new pup is the icing on the cake. Can't say enough good things about Pawsafe and would highly recommend!

These are wonderful, caring people. They do incredible work saving cats and kittens of all breeds,…read moremixes and ages. I put in an application for a kitten, waited too long and lost out. Pretty common. They let me know when another became available and I adopted her . When I met with John and Lorena I saw how caring they were to all of the animals. They take in cats regardless of the condition. The fees we pay help rehabilitate the sick cats and kittens, as well as spay neuter them. I could tell that my kitten was lovingly cared for by the way she responded to me, even when I trimmed her claws. Second Hand Siamese does incredible work and I am so glad that I connected with them!

I couldn't have been more pleased with my adoption of Obie! It all happened smoothly and quickly…read moreand it was clear when we went to pick him up that the rescues were all well cared for and treated with love. I would highly recommend them if you're looking for a cat to rescue!

We have adopted one of our dogs from LGAR and have fostered one (soon to be 2). What I can say is…read morethis rescue is the real deal: dependable, communicative, reputable, and they truly care about each and every animal they save.

I really cannot say enough about this rescue and the volunteers. They truly care about the animals…read moreand are there 100% of the way. We had some problems figuring out our dogs health after we adopted him and they were more than willing to help us out and make sure he was 100% healthy. They go above and beyond and have been so supportive of our pups transition into our home even after we signed the papers. This is not always true for rescues so we are very thankful we went with LGAR. We LOVE our doggo and have never been happier. THANK YOU

Happy Life in my opinion is a wonderful organization. They are dedicated to the welfare of the…read moreanimals in their rescue center. As with many organizations, when you fill out an application, no specific pet is guaranteed...Someone may have inquired before you, etc. I truly believe this organization cares about the pets and is very diligent in vetting applicants. My son adopted from a different organization because they had the puppy he and his partner wanted . I have read reviews in the negative about not having all information on the dogs health. My son's puppy came from a foster home that let him eat things he should not have and it was horrible, they were also not told that the dog suffered from Parvo and a heart condition....These organizations do the best they can with the information they have, especially when animals are taken off the streets...

I am very suspicious that they didn't disclose all information about our dog or that they lied and…read morewere unaware of everything as she came to us with a nasty cut on her side which we now think was from a dog fight as she is HORRIBLE with other dogs. We have to rehome her after an incident with my son so I posted on a Facebook page where another person said she had an issue with them where they lied about knowing their dog as they had only gotten her a few hours before and they ended up needing to rehome her because of dangerous circumstances too. They are also unwilling to help us with the rehoming process. I would highly recommend going through a different rescue.

My husband and I went to the New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society to adopt a dog after a…read moreprevious bad experience at a different animal shelter. The employees here were just so amazing, helpful, and nice! I stopped by 4 times in the process of adopting my lovely dog and everyone I encountered there was really friendly and respectful. We had to fill out a couple pages of forms and wait a little while for them to process our information and all of that. We got such a sweet 2 year old black lab/mix from them and I am so grateful.

From the owner: New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society provides care and compassion for adoptable animals and…read morefinds them loving families.

They wouldn't even let us see any dogs! I work from home, my Mom is retired, and we have a huge…read moreyard. But because our address wasn't posh enough, they turned us down. WTF?

While looking for a puppy, my husband and I traveled to many animal shelters...this was the nicest…read moreof all! The dogs are all immaculate, and seem genuinely happy. The volunteers were so helpful and nice. We went in looking for a puppy but walked out with an 85 pound lab mix...HE IS BEAUTIFUL!! I am so glad that we stopped by! When we adopted then Rusty/now Brady, he was eating Blue Buffalo food...definitely not the cheapest, but such a wonderful product. I was amazed to see all natural food fed at a shelter, apparently the owner of Blue Buffalo lives close by and donates all their food...AMAZING! We are constantly getting compliments on his coat from groomers who ask what we feed him...apparently it's that good. I highly recommend this shelter. Be prepared for a lot of questioning, they are pretty thorough with their screening process but I guess it's to ensure that the dog isn't sent from one house to another.

I was trying to find a place that would be safe for my son's one-year-old cat to be finally spayed…read more After rescuing her and getting her back to better health, my son realized a year had gone by and she still wasn't fixed. I did read about a lot of negative views, but I know the woman has such a heart Just by speaking with her and really cares about the animals. While I didn't get the service done there, I do highly recommend them and they really could use support in the way ofsupplies, donations, and a good review as well. Just stop by and say hello and get to meet the wonderful staff as they have helped take cats off the street and live a better quality of life.

Very friendly, fast services, other information given if needed. I live in brooklyn and I explain…read morethat to them and they worked on my kiddie. In by 8 out by 1030am. You could not ask for more

Absolutely purr-fect experience at Furever Friends Family. From the moment I contacted them to the…read moretime I picked up my fur friend, it was clear that this place is a wonderful place for pets and their humans. First off, it's impossible to find someone to groom a cat in this area. We had a situation and desperately needed help with our long-haired Siberian. Unlike every other groomer we contacted, Furever Friends Family couldn't have been kinder, more generous, or more accommodating. They squeezed us in for a same-day appointment without hesitating. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely love animals. They took the time to understand my cats needs, her personality, and ensured a tailored grooming experience. My usually anxious feline felt at ease almost immediately (and seemed to like them more than me!) The grooming itself was top-notch. My cat came out looking like a show-stopper. Additionally, the space is spotless. You can tell cleanliness is a top priority! I can't recommend Furever Friends Family enough. If you want a place where your cat will be treated with love and come out looking (and smelling) fantastic, this is it. Five enthusiastic stars!

Awesome experience. We adopted 2 brothers. Brianna was helpful and available to answer any question…read moreI had. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This is the place to go to adopt some awesome pets

Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, we met a sweet pup named Margaret (a.k.a. Margarita ). But the…read moremoment we brought her home, she traded in her cocktail name for a crown and became our little princess, Gracie Mae. From the very start, Kristie was so kind, caring, and devoted to making sure their dogs find the perfect forever homes. You can tell how much love they pour into every one of these sweet pups. Amanda and Danielle, that both fostered her were so caring and helpful with all my extra questions too! Gracie Mae has already stolen our hearts -- she gives the best kisses, loves belly rubs, and always wants to be right in the middle of the family action. She's shaken, not stirred, and now officially ruling our castle. Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, Margaret a.k.a Margarita became Gracie Mae -- and we truly got our happily ever after.

Pre-Script: Search HEAR Long Island on Reddit. I wish had…read more Original Post: I'm a person living with a disability, seeking a non-service companion to join my family with my aging service dog. HEAR was aware of this via my detailed application and references. I reached out to HEAR via PetFinder very interested in a pup, Relish, who appeared to be a good match with my family. I entered the adoption process, got all of my references confirmed, completed a virtual home visit, set a meet time, and was sent additional pics and videos of Relish after the visit--all validating Relish as a potential match. It was a very hopeful and exciting moment. However, in the same text I was informed I was approved for adoption from HEAR, I was also informed Relish was just adopted, within 18 hours of my confirmed meetup. Prior to this, I was not informed I was competing for the match. Had I advance notice, I might've made other arrangements, but I wasn't offered the opportunity or the warning. I've volunteered for and dealt with more than a dozen rescue agencies in my region as an advocate and supporter, as well as several others throughout my childhood. None of the agencies I've worked with have been less transparent than HEAR. No one wants to be in the position of visualizing a potential family member in their lives, and planning for that hopeful first meeting, only to have them cancelled from the equation less than 18 hours before the meet--removed with no notice of other variables.Instead, they sent pics of other dogs. I've requested my adoption application with HEAR be closed, as I would never recommend anyone who wishes to ethically enter a relationship with a rescue rely on HEAR for the availability of the hopeful companion, or transparency in general. Reply to HEAR's response to this post: HEAR says there were delays. HEAR says I'd rather garden?? These are absolute falsehoods. The timeline below is clear. All communications and appointments were honored. May 11, Kristie confirmed my May 10 application and requested documentation of my landlord's permission to have a second dog. May 12, I submitted that documentation. May 14, Kristie apologizes for *her* delay, and informs me she'll be reaching out to my three references. All references responded the same day, after I let them know to check their "unknown numbers" folder. Friday, May 15, at 7:28pm, a virtual home visit is requested by Kristie. I was already on my farmstead for the weekend--I detailed the farmstead in my application. I let Kristie know I was upstate, and offered to FaceTime from there or when I got back home. She said she'd wait. I proposed a meet time, but Kristie said it could happen whenever, to just text her when I'm home, that she'd be "around." I texted Monday, May 18 to make arrangements. We set it for the next day, May 19. The virtual visit happened with her partner, Sam, because Kristie was unavailable when I texted. During that meeting, an appointment was made to specifically meet Relish on May 23 at the HEAR event. Prior to the arranged meet date, I inquired of its flexibility because planting became a factor--planting is absolutely critical and 100% dependent on weather and climate. Sam responded that probably wouldn't work. So, I CONFIRMED the original meet time. I very clearly confirmed my motivation and intent to meet and spend time with this specific sweet boy, Relish. Still, he was adopted out from under me. NOT ONCE was I informed there were other applicants for him. Not once were any other factors or obstacles to adopting Relish mentioned. And not once did I miss any appointments or communications. I've dealt with much more honest and ethical agencies. It's HEAR's opaque practices that might hurt their ability to adopt, not this honest review. Post-Script: Sam even mentioned she didn't want to leave Relish alone at night with her dogs, because "god forbid something happen." Apparently, that was a legitimate risk as per Reddit. It's absolutely shocking that injury to fosters is still a risk they take.