I adopted a beautiful dachshund from them in 2012, Ollie was with me until he passed away at over…read more15 years old. This animal shelter is all about the animals. The people were super, the facility so clean, & the animals well taken care of, the adoption process was great. I would highly recommend them and hope they get the funds to continually keep this beautiful facility open.

My wife and I had this humane society neuter one of our dogs. They had the best price on the…read moreprocedure. I wish they opened a little bit earlier in the morning, but they were willing to keep our dog there until my wife got out of work and was able to pick him up. They are also very willing to help with lost animals.

I'm very disappointed with the staff. My dog recently passed and I contacted the UVHS about…read moredonating his leftover food, treats, medication, and toys. They emailed me back thanking me for reaching out and thinking of them, and proceeded to let me know what items were acceptable. They closed out by informing me I can drop off items in their donation bin anytime of the day/week, which I did. It has been a week and I am flabbergasted that not once did they offer their condolences or sympathies on the loss of my dog! This is soul crushing that an organization working with animal adoptions has no empathy for people who lose a beloved family member. This action is so contrary to what I experienced 13 years ago when I also lost my dog at that time. Perhaps the UVHS can conduct staff training on how to offer condolences, and be more sympathetic towards donors who lose a cherished family member.

I have adopted a couple of cats from UVHS over the years and used to volunteer there. I stopped…read morebecause of how horribly the volunteers were treated by the volunteer coordinator and how rude the entire staff was to anyone who came in looking to adopt. Since then I pop in once in a while (if they're open) to check it out. Caitlyn who works with the cats is great and their only redeeming quality. The hours are minimal, the staff is atrocious for the most part, and they are some of the most ungrateful and snobby people I've ever met. They also seem to have a very strong one pet per household leaning. For a place that's supposed to be helping find forever homes for these animals, they suck at their job.

Kathy who owns this rescue is kind beyond description. This applies to the dogs and people she…read morehelps.

From the owner: Saving dogs from overcrowded Southern States to find them forever homes!read more

We had an amazing experience with the Lucky Puppy Rescue. We adopted Kasey from them on 12/31/20…read moreand we have been very happy with how the adoption process went as well as how well the dogs were loved. This rescue truly does love their dogs and wants them to go to the best home they could possibly go to. They are very good with quick responses and phone calls. We are so happy to have found them and next time we will likely use them again.

From the owner: Lucky Puppy’s NY adoption center finds homes for our lucky puppies rescued, vetted and…read morerehabilitated in FL. Our NY team works hard to know each and every dog and match them with not just a home, but the best forever home. If you’re interested in adopting, please help us get to know you. Fill out an application from our website to start the adoption process!

I had a great experience adopting our kitten here. My wife and I visited one of their adoption…read moreevents and the volunteers/staff there were very helpful in choosing the best kitten for us. The application process was smooth and efficient. Price was reasonable and our kitten received all of his needed vet care, shots, etc before he came home with us. We are extremely pleased with our new family member and the Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley!

Working with Sue and Barbara from the Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley was a wonderful experience. I…read morewas from Tewksbury, MA and now live in Merrimac, MA. Found their website and emailed them and called as I could not fill in the application from my computer. They replied, mentioned and sent a picture of Jolene, a beautiful black/white 2 yr. old tuxedo female cat. Had a meet and greet at the foster moms home and Jolene and I had an instant connection. She was purring, rubbed up against me, talked. It felt as if we had known each other for ever. Jolene was a perfect companion for me and Jolene was mine before I left the home. I picked her up at the Petco store in Plaistow, NH, filled out the paperwork, bought furniture, food, toys and things Jolene would need. She is my baby. What a joy she is. Has checked out every inch of my apartment and has made herself right at home. Very affectionate, follows me everywhere. We get along just fine. I am very thankful to Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley for introducing me to my Jolene. They are the best!

Zoooommm greatest staff thank you so much hazel is a great dog.. Fun and smart took her for a walk…read moredid great inside she's really good great description she fits right in

These folks sold us an "8 month" old puppy they claimed was the offspring of 2 dogs from their past…read morerescues. Pretty sure they spade and neuter both as protocol. However, the dog was much older and despite loving our family, was vicious to strangers and, by the behest of local cops, had to eventually be euthanized after severely biting neighborhood children. They lied about age, trauma and lineage. The toll on my family won't go unnoticed. Since then, we'll only adopt from foster families. Not worth worrying about whether or not some angst ridden caretaker kicked the kennel or physically abused an animal. It's a liability people should examine. Now, I'm the happy human of 2 beautiful and kind dogs adopted from loving families. These pups were treated MUCH BETTER as they should (and it shows) Gor now we live with the trauma of LRHS' deception.

They are extremely nice and very helpful with any and all questions. I went there one time just to…read moresee what it was like. I have decided to adopt my next cat or dog ,basically because all pets need a good home. They need love also. So yes they are extremely nice there and do tell you about the animals. I recommend this shelter.