The care and dedication from the staff at the Edison animal shelter is stellar. It's clear that…read morethey work very hard and love their work.

Love this place ! Very welcoming and ther animals are so cute and loveing too! Amazing placeread more

I applied for an adoption of a cat and she was being fostered and was very sick with parasites and…read morelice and malnourished. I was told I was approved immediately. I waited a whole month, visited 3x at the foster mom's house thinking she would be mine after her health issues were resolved. This week was supposedly the week I would be adopting her and I just got notified by the foster that after further consideration I was now denied the adoption. Of course I reached out, and no one will answer my call or email as of yet. Very disappointing

Wow, adopted "Nitro" from Petco in Oldbridge (Gateway shopping plaza) this cat Kisses me good night…read morebefore sleeping on edge of bed at night, so full of life and so full of love, adopt or donate these people are doing god's work spreading love and care... Adopted another "Libby" she had been there a whole Month she is also amazing!

I have been to and volunteered at several shelters in not only the Tri State Area but in Florida as…read morewell. Never can I say, have I come across a place such as this. What a disappointment. I shall exclude the volunteer staff especially the younger ones who were amazing and so filled with love and ambition. But as for the rest of this rescue where one is supposed to be able to "Adopt"? What a laugh. Every other negative review I have read here on Angel Paws could not be more accurate in their experience. I had/saw the same upon taking my friend to adopt her second "fur-baby" (Is this a term now? I feel just as nuts as the lady running the joint). Long, long, and over dramatically short (which could have been unwarranted mind you). Arriving at opening in the evening, which seemed absurd to me to begin with, walking right in with several other families, we were greeted by lovely volunteers racing around trying to feed every little meow and squeek coming from every known corner of this small facility (I use that word as a kindness). I questioned if this was the first time that day these dear furry angels were seeing people. Most working said the owner did what she could during the day and they came at night, night being 6pm. Speaking of said owner, it was if she was the "man behind the curtain" heard of but never seen. My friend, after holding and bonding with 3 or 4 kittens believed she had found "the one". Filling out an application, as one would do, we were told we would be called within 1-2 days. Great! A week passes, I call and get voicemails, leave messages, never reach a person. She goes back for a second visit. The kitten is still their. She asks. Oh the owner has been terribly busy, but don't worry, this weekend latest, she says. The week and weekend come and go. So finally I go in myself. Because at every shelter and rescue I've worked at, to get one of these sweeties into a forever home? Top priority. And some I worked at went as far as a background check. Never did they take over a week. So yes, I went, I saw, I wanted to or may have not only shed a tear for my friend but also those poor cats and kittens trapped behind that glass window. Without needing to give reason my friend was rejected. Application declined. The owner deemed herself so high and mighty that not even a reason or explanation was given as a kindness. This is only of "those" places. A few bucks shy of the remaining "pet stores" there are. A lovely few from the front, but for the poor babies down in the basement (And oh yes, they are down there ) never seen in thsirnown mess, this "rescue" is a sham. The staff, whom I finally got to speak to me one on one all said the same. High adoption fees, low number of adoptions, abuse of funds, abuse of volunteer offered time, minors included folks. This nightmare of a "holier than thou" owner should have to face the furry jury for her crimes. Crazy cat lady would have been a relief compared to the monster described to me and read about in not only Yelp reviews, but upon further investigation into the community, and just about anyone whom has crossed her path. The same story rings true. Save yourself the time, and your children the tears. Not to mention the absurd $250 adoption fee. Which other than private rescues who strictly foster their litters, I have never seen that "price". There are some amazing rescues and shelters out there with babies and adults just as well deserving of a home. I highly recommend Somerset Animal Rescue in Bridgewater. And depending on your area the ASPCA or Woodbridge/Edison rescue. I just found my own newest addition to our family at Friends of Linden Shelter after a look on Petfinder.com Good luck to you all! Be safe and above all be smart! (Side note: For all who may need to surrender their loved pet for whatever the reason. Do NOT use Craigslist or give them to anyone who "claims" to be some kind of sanctuary that isn't legitimate. There are some mighty bad things and lives of little ones being lost this past year. Like I said. Safe, and smart.)

I'm sorry to have to write this but I had an awful experience at Angel Paws recently and I'd…read moreencourage any one reading this to adopt anywhere other than there, to avoid having an experience similar to mine. My son and I went into Angel Paws looking to adopt a pair of cats and wound up falling for two very sweet siblings who had been at their shelter for about a month. I filled out forms to adopt both of them and when I didn't hear back, returned 3 days later to visit the cats and check on our application. That night, finally , a volunteer called me and we spoke for about 20 minutes, going over the usual stuff, checking to see if I would declaw them, if cats are allowed where I live, what I'd feed them, my experience with animals, etc. and I explained that I've lived with cats all my life have a beautiful pet friendly home they could visit, and would gladly pay the $250 adoption fee for which they asked. I was told I'd hear back the next day as to when I could pick up the cats. A few more days passed, so I visited the cats again and checked on the application. This happened twice and then finally, 8 days after I filled out the initial forms, I received a brief email saying my application, "unfortunately" had been rejected. Don't waste your time here. Angel Paws is run by a crazy cat lady who thinks that no one other than she is qualified to take care of the cats and wants to keep them all for herself. I've raised cats my entire life and I'm unqualified to adopt two of theirs??? It's a shame, since a lot of good people volunteer there. I spoke to a number of them after this happened who told me my experience had been typical, stay away.

We can't recommend Amy highly enough! She has been a lifesaver for our family, especially for Mason…read moreand Cleo. The love and attention she showers on our pets is unparalleled. Every time we return, it's evident they've been pampered and loved in our absence. It's such a relief to know our furry family members are in capable and caring hands with Amy. If you want peace of mind while away, Amy's your go-to. Thanks for treating Mason and Cleo like your own, Amy!

I love to visit cat cafés to get in some "cat therapy", ever since my own kitty crossed the bridge…read morelast year. I travel a lot, and so it wouldn't be fair to the animal for me to have another cat. I was staying just across the channel in Staten Island, and when I found this place, I was here! They do take reservations as well as walk-ins, and it's only $15 to get in. The place is very clean and well kept. The cats are all ages, and they are just so friendly. This place works with a local rescue, and all the kitties are available for adoption. Some of the cats wanted to play, others just laid there and observed, but were. Willing to get a nice. "Scritch" behind the ears (scritches are better than scratches.). There are plenty of cat toys to play with, and I also downloaded a cat toy with things like fish and mice going across the screen on my phone, which the cats found interesting. I had an hour with the cats, and I had a blast. They also sell souvenir clothing, and of course they take donations to help with their good work. What a great time, I hope to come back when I'm in the area. Thank you!

I visited Rahway Kitty Hall for the first time. I was a bit nervous because I had never envisioned…read moresuch a place. I was so impressed with the place itself; so well kept and cat friendly. It was so good to meet and talk to the women who take care of these cats and to know they are there for the love of the animals. All the cats looked healthy and well cared for. I recently had to let my much-loved cat who was 18 years old go. He will never be replaced, but I think I am now up to finding someone else who will again fill my heart with joy and someone who will be given the best cat life ever. I interacted with all the cats but found myself really drawn to one particular cat. I filled out an application with Angel Paws, now I wait.

The staff was kind and professional! The doctor, she was professional and caring and was thorough…read more The whole office is a fabulous team.. They care about the furry friends and people! It is always a fabulous experience!!!

This practice is fantastic. Time and again they've proven to be compassionate and very capable of…read morehandling whatever issue my animals have. Thank you to all! And the office staff can't be beat!!

I cannot stress enough how grateful I am to have found Donna Doolittle Pet sitting to care for our…read morefour kitties while myself and my husband were on vacation for six days. Donna and Dawn were both so thoughtful and communicative. Donna didn't mind any of my MANY questions when I was being a nervous Fur Mama. Donna and Dawn truly went above and beyond! They took notes on each days feedings, moods, playtime etc. and also sent us pictures and updates everyday which made us so happy and put our minds at ease..We came home to extremely happy and healthy cats that seemed to really enjoy their visits from Donna and Dawn! I look forward to using their service again for our next trip! Donna is a true gem, you can tell she is truly passionate about animals and that absolutely translates through her care and kindness. - Adina I

We have been using Donna for about two years now and she and Sarah are just wonderful! They love…read moretheir walks with Donna and Sarah and I am so lucky they are being loved on too. They even love on our cat when they come by. Donna is very professional and reliable. Definitely recommend these two awesome ladies to take care of your pets!

My mom's dog went in for a nail clippings. Eight weeks later I had to put her down. She had…read moreCushing's disease. The doctor that examined her should have picked up on any symptoms. Instead, her ears were treated. I tried numerous times in the past to have her ears treated. She had all allergies. Mima was two days shy of her 10th birthday.

Compassionate local vet is accessible and thorough. After moving here we were glad to find a local…read morevet who has a great staff, operates with kindness and compassion. We had to put down our beloved old dog Wanda, it was sudden after caring for her at 19 years, her health took a sudden decline and they accommodated us immediately and with the utmost respect, and this was during the end of 2021, at a time where even having a human loved one in the hospital dying was not easy and many people couldn't be there in the room with them at the end. The way they handled us and our beloved dog Wanda made me bring the rest of my animals there for healthcare. Prices are moderate but the vet works with you for a treatment plan that works for everyone. Highly recommend.