Red Collar Rescue is a fantastic organization and one that I am proud to contribute to and…read morevolunteer with. Red Collar takes in the critically injured and abused animals and spares no expense in getting them the best of care. Once healthy and well, Red Collar Rescue carefully screens potential adopters to make sure the animal and human are a good match, and the animals are never in harm's way again. I have been involved with other rescues before, and the amount of information required in order to foster or adopt is in line with what all other upstanding rescues require. When you are placing an animal in a home, you intend for it to be a FOREVER home. Therefore, it is 100% understandable that the organization would have a lengthy application process and multiple requirements. With the overcrowding situation in animal shelters in Houston, the last thing we need is for more animals to go back into shelters or rescues. That's why rescue groups like Red Collar need to do everything they can to ensure that each dog goes to a wonderful, loving home. Many times, the dogs come from traumatic situations - either from the streets or they were neglected or abused in a home. Therefore, they may need extra love, care, attention and TRAINING to transition positively to and in their new life. Red Collar Rescue is an all-volunteer organization, and the members put in a huge amount of their time and and often their own money to ensure that all of the dogs in their care receive the medical help they need. It is a labor of love for these very dedicated people! Red Collar Rescue is making an incredible difference in the lives of so many animals that would otherwise die on the streets or be put to death in the shelter. If you are looking for an organization to support or adopt from, Red Collar Rescue is a wonderful choice.

Red collar rescue does miracles with the dogs…read more I was recommended to them by my previous vet. I fell in love with one of their dogs, who was recovering from a broken leg. The adoption process was super smooth, and would totally recommend again. We filled out an online form, which covered the basic (dog experience, life changes, style of life), and then did a meet and greet. At that point, we knew we were destined to each other. We volunteered to foster a dog with neurological issues, which they took from paralyzed to running again. Our foster and own dog became best friends, and we fostered failed. It was the best decision ever. Like every rescue dog, ours needed a lot of TLC. They had some fears that we worked through. Both of our dogs needed to be adopted to experienced owners that could spot any possible issues in the future of their illness coming back. One of them had to get a surgery to get her previous plate removed. Fast forward to a couple of years, you can barely tell that they had any issues. They have also adapted to life with a baby brother, and they're thriving. Charlotte cares A LOT about each dog she rescues, and she will look for their best home. She is extremely busy, so many dogs get dumped and have medical issues. If she doesn't get back to you right away, be patient! She will get back to you. Only the best get to adopt from them.

I sent several emails. Requesting some information on turning in Pitbull Puppy. To fine a Good…read moreHome. With no response email or phone. But on there website they are always asking for Donations. Wouldn't mind if they had good service.

Run by volunteers who put the needs of the animals above all else. Please contribute if you can; a…read morelittle goes a long ways. This is a very underfunded and worthy 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

I'm currently fostering 2 dogs with the MSRH and it's a great feeling to help. I've had nothing but…read moreamazing experiences with Lisa and I call her with any questions or anytime I leave the vet to follow up and she always answers and never rushes me off the phone. They provide everything these pups need and really care about finding the right homes for them. I love fostering for them and will continue to work with them and their great caring team.

Wonderful, hard working volunteers. Great organization that has been in Houston for over 20 years.read more

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 have a foster puppy, Sammy. They got us in early and out exactly on time. They were prepared for…read moreour pickup. We felt like Sammy was in good hands & he had a super-fast recovery. The team was amazing. Sophie was the best!! She was personable, polite, & professional. After just one meeting she knew us & remembered out foster. I highly recommend them!

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!

Love this place the main woman who works the counter is so nice and helpful…read more They offer a "spend the night" program for the animals to see how they adjust before adoption. I've had my cat for almost a year now about to get him a friend from here!

Penny (aka Trixie) is the second rescue dog we've adopted from SLAS. She was a thin, anxious puppy…read morethat had been abandoned in a shopping center before SLAS officers picked her up. She received so much care and love at this shelter, which made her transition into our home much easier for everyone. She is now a happy and healthy BIG girl! Many thanks to all the wonderful people at SLAS who made Penny's dream of a happy ending become a reality. Wonderful place to find your next fur baby!

Wonderful, kind people run this rescue. Thank goodness for this rescue and the important work they…read moredo. Please adopt from here.

I started following Adore on instagram about a year ago. I happened to be scrolling through one day…read moreand I couldn't help but to smile at this cute black and white puppy they had in need of emergency foster. I filled out an application to foster the same day and received a call from Andrea not long after. From the time we took Beaux in, they have been so helpful to our family. They have taken care of all of the vet bills, meds, neutering, and just pure concern of a first time puppy owner. The adoption fee of $200 is a small price to pay for all that they do for the pet owner. I love that you have the option to foster or adopt. They always have events to raise awareness about adopting animals and not "shopping" for them. We love our baby boy and couldn't be happier with Adore Houston.

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!