I rescued my two puppies from Hope for Cleo and it was such a great experience to connect and adopt…read morethrough their organization. I still keep in touch with Amanda and Eric, they truly treat you like family and make the adoption process a breeze knowing they care so much for each and every dog in their care! Anyone looking to adopt should make their first and only stop at Hope for Cleo!

Amazing rescue. I love their dogs. Very friendly people helping with all of the puppiesread more

Grateful Paw Cat Shelter was recommended to us by close family friends who had a relative that was…read morea former employee there. Deciding to adopt a pet was a significant decision for our family. Given that we have a child with special needs, we believed a pet would provide great therapeutic benefits. We were searching for extra love to share with our young son and our family. I emailed them the morning of our visit (02/23/25) to inform them of our arrival and mentioned three cats we had seen on their website that we wanted to meet. I received a response from Debbi Larkin, welcoming us to come and inviting us to bring our children (two boys, nearly six years old and two years old). Upon our arrival, we were greeted warmly and engaged in small talk while I completed the adoption form and agreed to all fees, should the adoption take place. My family then proceeded to the backroom area, where we washed our hands and patiently took turns going inside to meet the cats--one parent and one child at a time. We were respectful to all the cats and staff members. We were thrilled when we met Celine, an eight-month-old kitten who we thought had been waiting to be adopted (more on that soon). Debbi expressed her disappointment that Celine and others had recently been overlooked when two new long-haired cats arrived earlier that month. After spending time in the rooms with the other cats, we decided that Celine was the one for us! She had been curious and watched our family through the door, rubbed up against my hand and my older son's, also rolled over to show her belly for rubs. I inquired about the next steps and was informed that they needed to call "the board" for application approval and then contact our personal reference, whom Debbi already knew well. We were also told that we could come by later that evening or on Monday, even though they were closed, to pick up the cat and take her home. However, we did not hear back from them until this morning, when I was informed that our application had not been approved by the board. Although the eight-month-old kitten we wished to adopt was technically old enough according to their "rules," they did not want us to take her home because we had young children. This experience not only wasted our time but also took advantage of our hope. Our reference was never contacted. We felt insulted and judged, and were told that a kitten was unsuitable for our household, and that we should consider adopting an older cat instead. Debbi then attempted to recommend other shelters to me, which I declined. What does it take to impress these people? Do they genuinely want these cats to be adopted? Given their surplus, it seems they would prefer to keep them for themselves. They made a mistake by turning away a loving family who would have cared for Celine for the rest of her long life.

Last year we found a stray cat in our yard A little timid at first but some food calmed her down…read more We posted on facebook about a missing cat and no one responded 2 days later in our house she gave birth to 2 kittens Not sure what to do i contacted Grateful paw in east northport They guided me through the next steps and then when the time was ready they would get spayed and neutered The people at grateful paw were wonderful They kids and mommy were well taken care of We eventually decided to adopt mommy and one kitten They now live extremely spoiled lives Thank you to grateful paw in east northport for the guidance and dedication for all you do !

In an attempt to find information regarding the memorial for Happy Cat Sanctuary, I discovered that…read morethere are many local animal lover groups. I am familiar with 2 of them. First is Lisa Jaeger. Lisa assisted me with one of my ferals,Fluffy, that wasn't able to eat. I was force feeding him with no luck. Lisa came to my house, picked him up and took him to her vet. He had surgery, removing a polip from his throat. She took him to her house to care for him. Later, she invited me to her beautiful house to see how he was doing. He was still very sick. We agreed that he wasn't getting better, and Lisa took him back to the vet for re-evaluation. Sadly, he didn't make it. I could see how Lisa cared for this poor little cat. 1 other group that helped me with another of my ferals is North Shore Friends of Ferals. After numerous failed attempts to trap the cat on my own, a volunteer, JoEllen, came to my rescue. We were able to trap the cat, Max. (He was drooling in his bowl and wasn't eating well.) JoEllen took Max to her vet and most of his teeth were removed. He did well for a few weeks and became sick again, worse than before. His stomach was bloated and he wasn't eating again. On a Sunday, JoEllen helped me get him in a carrier and I took him to Selden Emergency vet. Max was examined and was found to have fluid in his abdominal area. I freaked!!! I was told Max won't get better. I called JoEllen and asked her if I'm making the right decision in letting Max go. She sadly said, "yes, you did everything you could for him" then we cried. I recieved a phone call and txt message from JoEllen and Heather from NS Friends of Ferals. They were making sure I was ok!! I sadly see that there is B.S. between several rescue groups. Please do not txt, email, write, call or pidgin message me with your ugly hate for any animal groups. I make my own opinions, and as you can see I've made them for these 2 groups. Best of luck to All of you. I know its not easy sometimes to care for the little ones we love so much.

I'm not going to go into heart-breaking detail about all the reasons we could no longer house our…read morelittle buddy. I just want to tell you how happy I am that Happy Cat Sanctuary exists. This non-profit is a haven for all the cats that have nowhere else to go, and it's something of a cat paradise. Every room is covered with all manner of cat shelves and towers and toys, and the outside is a gigantic cat playground with plenty of space to lounge and scratch and roam around. Chris Arsenault started the sanctuary over 10 years ago, and since then he's taken in cats that were stuck with hoarders, bait for dog-fights, afflicted with all manner of ailments, and just generally abused. I believe there's something like 300 cats living there, and after meeting Chris, I was pleasantly surprised to find that he's actually a normal guy (seriously!), just a nicer one than most of us. His son lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident; shortly afterward, he came across a colony of 30 sick kittens. After nursing them back to health, he knew that saving other cats was his calling, and he's been doing it ever since. As the website says: "Our mission is to save the lives of cats and ensure they are provided with the quality of life every creature deserves, including access to medical care, proper nutrition, adequate shelter, and the freedom and safety to live without fear of sickness, neglect, or abuse...All cats are neutered, have access to vet care, and are regularly brushed and given lots of love and attention. Cats and kittens are available for adoption." So check it out. Adopt, donate, or just watch the live feed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/happycatsanctuary It's a great cause, and if you've got a problem cat, you don't have to lie to your children that their kitten went to live in a happy place where they've got plenty of room to play...because it actually exists.

Great experience from booking to pickup after the procedure! My cat did well after her surgery and…read moreit was half the price of my vets office!!

I was trying to find a place that would be safe for my son's one-year-old cat to be finally spayed…read more After rescuing her and getting her back to better health, my son realized a year had gone by and she still wasn't fixed. I did read about a lot of negative views, but I know the woman has such a heart Just by speaking with her and really cares about the animals. While I didn't get the service done there, I do highly recommend them and they really could use support in the way ofsupplies, donations, and a good review as well. Just stop by and say hello and get to meet the wonderful staff as they have helped take cats off the street and live a better quality of life.

What a caring and professional group! We rescued "Chippy", a 15 year old Maltese who is a…read morewonderful addition to our canine crew. He is so sweet and such a good dog. So happy to give this little guy the peaceful life he deserves! We love him!

We had a great experience adopting our dog from this shelter. The staff was so kind, knowledgeable,…read moreand clearly dedicated to the well being of every animal in their care. We're so grateful and would highly recommend this shelter to anyone looking to adopt!

I was quite disappointed. I went into the office as I had donations in the car. The worker was…read moretexting which could have been work related so no judgement at all on that point. I waited at 5 minutes. When she was off the phone I asked if they wanted some donations and she offered to assist me getting them out of the car and into the office. I agreed stating they were heavy. It is easy to see that I am not young in fact I am in my 70s so assistance was really needed. I waited by my car for quite a bit of time. A couple parked we chatted a bit and they went inside. After another few minutes I struggled to get the donations up the stairs and into the office by dragging it through and propping up the door to get more in. I was trying to catch my breath and was making alot of noise unintentionally. When I got inside I noticed she was assisting the couple from the parking lot. She did not look my way did not assist in getting the donations in. No acknowledgement at all. I will be donating elsewhere where I can be assisted with my animal donations.

We adopted the best cat here. Buster has brought so much love and happiness to us. The adoption…read moreagency had a large selection of cats and dogs to adopt and the process was easy, organized and affordable. A+++ rating to the staff too as they were pleasant and knowledgeable.

These people are amazing! They truly care about the…read moreanimals, and will do anything it takes to make sure you find the right pet for your home and family. The place is clean, of course it's going to smell like animals! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and warm. We adopted a puppy, the process was smooth and efficient. Went quickly. It felt very long since we were excited to bring our puppy home, but it was only a week. Very quick. We would go back and adopt another dog from them. They are truly amazing souls.

I adopted my dog from C&H Rescue last year. I can't thank this rescue enough for helping me…read morenavigate the best type of dog for my lifestyle and encouraging me to not adopt until I found a perfect fit. Eddie came to me last summer. C&H was very honest about his background, his health, and his behavior peculiarities. It took a little time for us to get used to each other, but he's my best bud now! I would adopt another pet from them anytime!

Couldn't be happier with the service provided by Christina she has help me to adopt the 3 dogs I…read morehave now and they were exactly as she said they would be my family is now complete thanks

New owner. Can't speak about prior operator and complaints. This owner/ operator is a great Vet…read more Caring and helpful. Followed her from her prior location. She is the best!!! Would not take my animals anywhere else

Very unprofessional scheduling service called me the day of my puppy appt to cancel because they…read morecan't have the groomer waiting for my puppy when the time was available and scheduled.