My beautiful new boy is doing so well. He's already learned to do three stairs and we started easy…read morewalking this morning on soft ground. Our local graveyard is mostly empty. Fenced and has a lawn of thyme. It's so fragrant and soft He's obviously been in a crate most of his life. His new name is Cooper as in Gary cooper he's so handsome He's learning to respect his elder 14 yr old standard poodle Murray but I think he loves dodging underneath Murray most. Murray is teaching him the ropes I'm so lucky!! Thanks spca. Thanks

I was surprised to see some of the negative reviews for this shelter. I adopted my puppy Echo (then…read moreAbigail) in December 2021 and had a smooth process. I submitted the initial application online and then called to schedule an appointment to meet her since they didn't take drop ins due to COVID. I got to see her that night, submit the final application, and pay the adoption fee. One week later and we picked her up and took her home with us. I believe that sometimes they allow you to take the pet right away, but we had to wait a week because she had just been spayed. She had a clean bill of health from our vet after taking her home. The SPCA even allowed us to come back to finish the distemper series that they had started, for no additional charge. Here are some pictures of her at the shelter when we met her, and they say we picked her up!

Horses need to be rescued from this "rescue". Horses stalls are knee deep with manure and they lie…read moreabout their animals.

My name is Laurie Wheeler, I have been told you have my Chihuahua Peanut, She will be 13 in Nov…read more She has apparently escaped from My Ex- husbands house as she has been looking for me. I would like to thank the person who found my little girl, I have been homeless since Dec. as Peanut and 2 other dogs of mine were with me. My grand daughter has been so upset since she found out about Peanut, So Peanut will be going home with my grand daughter tomorrow. Thank you again for reaching out and finding Peanuts home. I'm trying to find a new place so that I and my 3 or 4 of my dogs will have another place to live. I have 3. as well, and it's time for a new home. Once again Thank you. Laurie

I love Windham Humane Society. They have been there during the sad times when I had to put my cats…read moredown and they've been there through the good times when I just need the clinic and don't make me feel bad that I don't have a lot of money and can't afford some things and they're very helpful that way. I also think it's nice that they give away food and litter I don't know what we do without them

I recently lost my beloved Lola and thinking of another dog in my life. I went to the Saratoga…read moreAnimal Shelter and worked with Mathew. He was great- got a feel for what I want in a pet and kept in mind that any new dog coming into my life MUST get along with cats. I chose a sweet dog, Pearl. The- shelter tested her with cats after I left and we all made the decision Pearl would not be a good fit- she was very tense around the cat they introduced her to. I'm hoping to eventually adopt a dog from the shelter and trust that we will all come to an agreement that the pet is a good fit. Thank you for your time Mathew!

l had a really good experience here and would recommend it. I felt that the employees there all…read moreloved animals. We came in looking for a kitten and left with an adult cat. The employees were SUPER patient and kind, which i appreciated because I was indecisive and nervous (but excited) about adding another cat to our household. The setup to meet cats is unusual-- you go into the room behind the cat cages and can open them one at a time to meet the animals. I thought it was a really good setup. We were asked to wash our hands in between times to avoid spreading germs. They also have reading rooms where you can sit and read to extra shy cats to help socializing them. I didn't look at dogs, but it seemed like they were working hard to take good care of them and socialize them as well. I think if we ever decide to get another animal I'd try here.

Darlene and the other officers are absolutely fantastic. We surrendered a very overwhelming puppy…read morethat we tried to train for over a year. Darlene was very understanding, sympathetic and non judgemental. Recently our 9 1/2 yr old Lab passed away and she is currently helping us look for the perfect fit for our family.

We had a wonderful experience adopting two guinea pigs from this shelter. Very pleased with the…read moreoutcome and experience.

I picked up my cat that was microchipped with my name listed as a contact. I of course explained I…read morehad rehomed her due to medical issues and I was unable to care for her. The manager there the older, tall, Caucasian woman with short brown hair with highlights or whatever. I came in obviously anxious to make sure she was okay. This woman was so incredibly judgmental and rude to me for no reason like I was interrupting something. I just wanted my cat back that was the entire reason I went to pick her up. The women in the other part of the building were sweethearts. I thought that was that I wouldn't have to go back. I checked the stray page again a few days later to ensure none of the other cats I previously rehomed were brought in since I didn't want them to end up like my one girl I picked up a few days earlier since I am in a much better spot now. That being said I saw a cat that looked like a possible match to a different cat I rehomed. I called and asked for information on the cat. They neglected to mention how old the cat was when I was on the phone with the woman. I drove 45 minutes one way since they said I can come in and make sure it wasn't her. I get there and once again the manager was a problem again with her attitude. I was talking with a different person at the front desk, and she cuts her and myself off multiple times. Manager tells me to go wait over in the area with the chairs with an attitude she has had since she seen me walk through the doors. I wait for my turn to see if I can view the cat, I was curious about. I was told on the phone I could then as soon as it's my turn. I explain the situation again for the 3rd time. The person goes and asks the manager if I can go back to check even though they already said I could. I wait another 15-20 minutes. The manager finally comes in and I have to explain the situation AGAIN! She cuts me off while i'm talking and asks if I have proof of ownership. I explained my proof of ownership and how I rehomed her due to my medical issues. She accuses me collecting cats and then goes on to belittle me and talk down to me like i'm stupid. Proceeds to continue talking for 10 minutes saying a lot of cats look alike and it doesn't mean that it's her. I explained that yes, I understand that but, if one of the cats I rehomed was on the streets I would like to take them back and keep them since I'm physically and financially able to again. She continues to cut me off saying it's not my responsibility and a bunch of other condescending comments that really rubbed me the wrong way. After 15-20 minutes of listening to her she asks how old the cat was I told her and she said no it's not your cat that this cat is a year old. At this point I was livid. I drove 45 minutes one way just to be lectured by someone that has ZERO right to be lecturing anyone. I try to leave, and she continues to go on about how it's not my responsibility if one of my cats ended up at MHHS after I rehomed them. I absolutely cannot believe someone would put someone like her in a manger position. I genuinely hope they find a better manager for this establishment because this entire experience left a godawful taste in my mouth. Please do better. This humane society has gone downhill.

I called this place in October 2023 to volunteer. I received a phone call to discuss how I could…read morehelp, we spoke briefly and she said she would call back, but she never did. Several attempts to call again met with voicemail. I tried email, but was told to call them, but then never answered. I did receive this email, but no follow up, and no phone answering. "I apologize for the delay in getting back to you - it has been very busy around our adoption center these past few weeks! I spoke with our rescue coordinator, who oversees the maintenance and feeding of our cat colonies, and she said that right now, she is in need of help trapping cats in the Warrensburg area. Would you possibly be interested in assisting her in Warrensburg? I know there is also a site in Hudson Falls that she may need help feeding, if you would prefer something closer to home. Please let me know your thoughts!" I responded to the email, saying I have a havaheart trap and asking where to meet, but no one ever contacted me again. I offered to help trap feral cats for TNR, set up shelters and feed them, or to just clean cages and offer the animals love and attention. Why don't they want people to clean up and feed and love the animals for no pay? They seem to respond, but really they don't. Don't they want people to know what they are doing? There are terrible reviews of their other location. Now you cannot even go there without an appointment. I emailed for an appointment with no response. I urge anyone reading this review to volunteer and see if they can help to care for and feed the animals and see what is actually happening there. See if you can get a response. Animal shelters do not appear to have any outside oversight, even when the public is allowed entry.

What an absolutely wonderful facility right in the heart of Glens Falls. This lovely Victorian…read morehouse is located on Maple street...just around the corner from Morgan and Co. The staff and volunteers are fabulous. This is strictly a cat/kitten adoption center and there is a pre-approval process for moving forward with bringing one of these adorable kitties home. Our kitten is still pretty young; we rescued her from our shed in the fall and we thought that she should have a playmate. We went looking for a cat/kitten that was around 6-8 months old with a personality that would jive with our current little princess. We went all over the facility to meet and spend time with so many different cats and kittens. The website and facebook pages are kept somewhat up to date, so we had already seen a couple of kitties that we were interested in meeting. Once the vetting process was complete (you'll need to provide references, a copy of your drivers license and lots of other stuff...which is great), you'll be cleared to take your new family member home. I can't recommend North Shore Animal League for finding your next "best kitty" friend. Or, they're always looking for volunteers and donation items...so if you're in the Glens Falls, SGF or Saratoga area, give them a visit.

I think Second Chance was better before they built the huge facility. I mean where are all the…read moreanimals for such a huge place? Seems they are running mostly on volunteers?. Recently I adopted, and every one there felt like they were going through the motions. It was a very weird experience, no compassion detected. I recall years ago, in the old place as noisy as it was, it was a hub for outreach and information. There was a passionate spirit. This place feels like a hospital, with very little staff and an uninterested one.

We LOVE Second Chance Animal Center! Our three dogs came from them, and I will definitely be…read morereturning for my future adopting needs. The staff love and care for these pets like they were their own. We adopted our first dog in 2011 and to this day, there are still people at the shelter who remember him from when he was there! The trainers do everything in their power to teach the dogs commands to make sure they are well-behaved. One of our dogs learned commands by hand signals while he was there! Also, all of the pets are given full veterinary care, including all their vaccines and getting spayed/neutered. It is part of their policy and NOT ILLEGAL as the clown from New Jersey stated in the negative review he left from 2018. Every shelter spays and neuters their cats and dogs to prevent further overpopulation of "unwanted" pets and also prevent puppy mills. How were they to know that the guy was actually going to get the puppy fixed in NJ?? Disregard his ridiculous review. If you want to get a wonderful family pet, I HIGHLY recommend Second Chance in VT!

A sometimes overlooked Rescue in Saratoga Co. They do a great job. Animals awaiting adoption are…read moreloved by the staff.

I have been giving to Estherville now for a couple of years and they are by far one of the nicest…read moreshelters I have given to in a long time. PLEASE give to them as they are a family owned shelter and can always use help.

When you've loved pets your whole life, spent a small fortune over the years, own a home with…read morefenced in yard, and all your fur babies are like children, it is insulting to have someone like Tamara imply you're not responsible or worthy to adopt a lonely homeless pet. Even after providing extensive vet records, she nitpicked a detail and was condescending. People like this are more interested in their "power" than sincerely caring about the welfare of dogs. Never use this so-called rescue. She is the reason there are too many homeless pets. I ended up paying a lot for this sweet girl and worth every penny.

Terrible communication and I really fear for the dogs they place in homes. They do not inspect the…read morehome. How can a rescue adopt out puppies and dogs without actually seeing where the pet would be? Irresponsible.