Amazing work that these people do!!! They rescue animals from kill shelters that are promising and…read moreshow signs of being a good pet! We got Boomer from them and he's so great and so trainable that he's being trained to be a medical service dog for my reactive hypoglycemia! He's the most amazing dog I've ever had! Thank you so much for seeing the potential in this wonderful "throw away dog" that someone else thought was disposable. They deserve every penny that you have available to donate to them.

Wonderful faculty. Todd helped me through the heartbreaking process of surrendering a pet. Great…read morepeople who really care about what they are doing.

Royal pet rescue is an amazing organization. I was fortunate enough to adopt the dog of my…read moredreams/my best friend from Julie a few years ago. This dog was abandoned and found in a field with her sister when they were just 10 weeks old and Julie took them into her rescue and sprayed and vaccinated them and found forever homes for them. She is healthy and the best dog that I have ever had. I see Julie out at adoption events from time to time and she has always has amazing dogs and cats and does a great job. I totally recommend her rescue.

We adopted a Gianna last week. She was the missing puzzle piece. The 1st hours my Chihuahua mix…read moreKylo didn't feel quite the same but in less than 24hrs he was smitten. They play so well. I think Gianna thinks she is a puppy. Or maybe it is the other way around. If you are looking to adopt, I highly recommend Royal Rescue. Julie has an amazing network of people who foster. That give homeless Mama's and their babies a chance. Gianna's Mom came in as a feral cat. And due to constant love and touch Gianna's foster Mom, Pam McDonald gave to these Mama and her babies changed the outlook of their lives forever. Gianna is the most loving kitten. When she isn't sleeping side by side with Kylo. She falls asleep on our chest and ends up on our neck. Wrapped around like a scarf. She of course came to us completely litter box trained. I apologize this review is so lengthy, but I have actually shortened it. Thank you again Julie and Pam!!! I know the work you do isn't easy and is very time consuming. But so very admirable. You are all a blessing. Love Always, Elaine Gennuso

What a great, loving but professional business - impressed with how well run. The volunteers here…read moredaily-walking the dogs, playing with the cats-the vibe is caring. Walking into the barn where supplies are logically sorted and prioritized I realized how big an undertaking this is. Dogs n cats are separate; all the animals seemed truly happy and calm. It's a large footprint with plenty of grassy areas and a playroom for the cats. My situation was difficult and the staff really helped. I donated and will encourage you to do likewise. Clean, well run-I know where My kids will come when it's time for their pets! Bravo guys. Truly well done and thanks for your help with our Kirby.

Excellent rescue for unwanted & misplaced animals. The volunteers are dedicated & Michal Anne,…read moreExecutive Director look for the best interest of the animal in finding the right home. I was impressed with the process they go thru for placement because they know the animals & do their best to find the closest match. Please donate if you're able to help them continue with this important work & adopt- not shop. Discourage the breeders & help the many homeless animals find their forever home.

The mission of Vintage Paws is ​"Saving senior dogs...four paws at a time by providing a sanctuary…read morefor displaced senior dogs to live out their lives with dignity surrounded by the loving care they deserve," and the team fulfills it beautifully. Jennifer and the volunteer board put it so much time to rescue, treat, care for, and find homes for these sweet senior dogs. I have volunteered a couple of times so far - walking/cuddling the dogs. There are loads of volunteer opportunities - delivering food to shut-ins with pets, driving the senior dogs to vet appointments, events, and much more. It is clear the folks here sincerely care for the wellbeing of these dogs. Kathy Wells is volunteer coordinator and she's fantastic - she's at the facility nearly every day! Great place to adopt or foster a doggo in the area. And if you're looking for a place to donate volunteer hours, I hope you consider Vintage Paws Sanctuary! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbQ6Czj_-H4&t=112s

what a wonderful nonprofit organization! The owner is a kind and generous person!…read more I do know Yelp has the wrong hours listed. Monday - Saturday 10am-3pm OR when the American Flag is flying. Definitely a great place to find all sorts of treasures!

Clean, neat, well displayed merchandise ... a nice addition to the thrift store group. Great…read more location, easy to find and plenty of parking. Friendly greeting when I entered . I'll be a regular for sure!

we called a day n advance to adopt a kitten for a boy's fourth birthday…read more They said there was no need to come in advance and assured us that they would have kittens for adoption the following day. we showed up with the four year old boy on his birthday and were told that although there were at least 15 kittens on the premise, we could not adopt one. Shame on them! I hope they are proud that they almost ruined a little boy's birthday. THANK YOU CAT DEPOT FOR SAVING THE DAY!!!

Horrible experience! After the death of Mitzi, my 6-toed Polydactyl (Hemingway) cat I went to St…read moreFrancis to adopt again. I told the volunteer that I had a soft spot for Hemingway's. She informed me that one had been brought in that day. She introduced me to "Pollyanna", opened the cage, and encouraged me to pet her. I stated that I wanted to adopt her. I was told that she needed to be spayed, and would be ready for adoption in about a week. I was certainly willing to wait. The next morning, I realized that I had forgotten to take a picture of Polly the previous day and called the office to ask if I could stop by and take a quick photo. "Of course!" said the woman on the phone, "Come on over." When I arrived, a volunteer took me to Polly's cage and started to open the door. Another woman shouted, "Don't open that door!" The volunteer explained she was opening it because I just wanted to take a photo. I said 'No problem, I'll just take the photo through the bars of the cage, no need to open. "NO PHOTO'S!" she shouted, "It's against policy!" I expressed surprise that such a policy existed, as it was just a simple photo. "NO PHOTO'S!"...The conversation became tense and I regret that I used some inappropriate language, as she refused to allow me to take a photo of the cat I wanted to adopt. After leaving, I phoned again to ask the name of that horrible woman. The receptionist would only say, "She's the DIRECTOR." That is very troubling. My concern is not simply about the photograph, however if there is a policy prohibiting visitors from photographing pets, I would like to see it, and why someone with such aggression can be in authority and dealing with the public? I came to St Francis grieving the loss of my beloved Mitzi, hoping to give another cat a loving home. I was met with unnecessary hostility and disrespect. I called every day, checking Polly's status, still expecting to adopt Polly after spaying. They gave vague answers, then refused to take my calls and finally releasing the cat to another person! The way prospective adopters are treated reflects the organization as a whole. I will be contacting every member on their Board of Trustees to review this incident. I sincerely hope no other adopter has a similar experience,

Sarasota Humane Society is the BEST place to adopt a forever pet. The staff is so nice. I've…read moreadopted 2 cats over the last 2 years and I respect it's a "no kill shelter" I heard from a staff member they go to other shelters and bring animals that would more than likely be euthanized and give them the exposure for a forever home. Their are other shelters that provide adoptions but this is a place I recommend!

I chaperoned a field trip to the Humane Society, and I was impressed. The animals' living…read moreconditions are pristine. They are well taken care of. The staff was engaged with the animals and terrific with the students. If you are looking to adopt a cat or a dog, I urge you to take a visit to the Humane Society.

Unprofessional, rude front desk. Makes a person wonder how the animals are being treated if the…read morefront desk cannot be pleasant to a person who walked in. Also this is NOT open to the public. Meaning you CANNOT come and look at the animals UNLESS you have been "blessed" with a call back and then maybe an appt will be scheduled. Another note. They start "feeding" BEFORE they close (4pm). That is another excuse/reason you will also be rejected in looking . To recap. Their procedure is: 1.fill out an online application. 2.Wait to be called back by "Michelle". 3. No call back = not qualified 4. No viewing during odd feeding hours. Like most agencies and rescue groups THEY determine if YOU can meet an animal. No matter your qualifications.

The place is great. They take such good care of the animals. Always clean and the staff is very…read morefriendly. The animals there are lucky to have such caring individuals taking care of them. Would highly recommend going there.

Update: my dog that I got from this place has a liver shunt. It went undiagnosed for 7 years. He…read morewas finally diagnosed and he is obviously too old to have it fixed. He will live the rest of his life (a shorter one at that) with this issue, unable to do many things a normal dog would. I cannot encourage anyone looking for a puppy enough to make sure whoever you buy from is a preservation breeder with full health tests and OFAs on their dogs. DO NOT GO TO A BACKYARD BREEDER LIKE THIS COMPANY. They are not ethically breeding and they do not care about the health and safety of their litters, only the profit they provide. Do as much research as you can and follow account on social media that will teach you about what an ethical breeder looks like. If you get a puppy from this company, it will live a life of suffering.

From the moment we walked into Coastal Pups my guard was up....the smell was horrendous!…read moreThey bought the pup I was intrested in out for us to see. We decided we would rescue her from the horrific odor. No sooner were we in the car and she started coughing. My vet treated her for kennel cough and said the health certificate was bogus. Although she is a sweet pup it's been a month and she still coughs daily.