Could not have had a better experience here! Sage, our adoption counselor, was super knowledgeable…read moreand took the time to really get to know us, answer any questions and suggest which cat would be the best fit for us. He did a phenomenal job, as the "Duchess" is already bein' a lap kitty the first night home. We're really so appreciative and are excited to give this lil' girl a loving home experience. Also this is a beautiful facility! It's heartwarming to know that these rescue animals have a wonderful space to stay until they are carefully placed in their new homes. Well done HHS!

Adopted my most amazing dog Marco from here 9 years ago :) he's the sweetest boy I'm so lucky to…read morehave him. Thank you for saving him off the streets

I have donated to them for years and believe in their mission. I used to see the ladies and some…read moreanimals at the Pet Supplies in Elmwood Park.

Catvando and founder Ellen are wonderful! Catvando is about love for animals, cats specifically,…read moreand total dedication for their wellbeing. Ellen wears all the hats and does the best! It would be great if she had more volunteers so Ellen can keep helping & take in more cats and get more adopted. I met Ellen after someone highly recommended Catvando on Facebook for cat trap rental. Ellen gave me a quick training for best practices for catching a cat. Then after I caught my scared and homeless neighborhood cats (4 cuties) she had a very economical spay and neuter w vaccination process that saved me lot of money vs. taking them to our vet. I was able to get couple of these cats adopted by friend's of my friends which was a win win for all!! Anyway, because of Catvando and Ellen I was able to save four cats in two months that are in good homes! Overall, I love to but can't list everything great about Catvando and Ellen or else this posting would be endless! Please join Ellen and be a volunteer, please, to save more cats; I did!

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I'm surprised not to find Second Chance on Yelp! We adopted our two girls from them and they were…read moreextremely diligent on following up for confirmation of spaying (which is so crucial) and the foster homes they use for their animals are top notch (my sister in law is neighbors with one so I've witnessed first hand). I couldn't be happier with Second Chance and highly recommend anyone looking to adopt a cat (they occasionally have dogs but not on the norm) contact them.

I adopted my boy Roscoe from here a little over a month ago and had a great experience. He reminds…read moreme of my childhood dog so when I saw his photo I immediately applied. Within the next ~30 minutes, I received a response from WSHS telling me my application was approved and they would put Roscoe on a hold for me so I could come meet him! No one would get to adopt him until I had the chance to meet him first, which was amazing news since I couldn't get there same-day before their closing hours. The next day I planned the trip out there (a bit of a trek if you live in Chicago, but so worth it) and took my new best friend home! It was a seamless process, they gave us a free toy to pick out and take home as well as thorough medical records, background, and other supplies! I'm so happy with how seamless and quick everything was here!

They have a survey questionnaire for interested adapters. However, the wording in the questionnaire…read moreis very questionably worded so to speak. It asks what options for clawing are you interested in? I took this to mean these were the options that they had available for adoption, but really it was a trick question meant to completely deny your application. So for any future would be adapters this location will immediately deny your application if you check any of the declawing options. I want to reiterate that I don't declaw my cats and never have, but I have adopted cats that were declawed by previous owners as well as cats that have never been declawed. To anyone who makes it this far and is still looking to adopt a cat or any pet, I suggest that you go to the city Pound. They are far more invested in getting those pets a home because the ones that don't find a home will be euthanized.

I have been volunteering here for about 2 years. The cats and kittens are sooo cute! I am truly a…read morecat person. We take our time when we adopt our felines, at least 2 visits before the process can be done. Hopefully we will move to a new building soon.

We just came from Pet Supplies Plus with a backseat full of donations. We could not have given…read morethem to a kinder or more appreciative recipient. When I pass, I would like to leave a large enough part of my inheritance for them to acquire new facilities.

I love this group so much. We had been looking for a pup and we were referred to ARF and I have had…read moreextraordinary service! Everyone has been so nice, kind, and their dedication to their mission is unwavering. I'm so grateful to them for our Louie !!! 100% gold star

I'm not sure that these folks actually want to adopt out their rescue pups. Was approved and got…read morean email stating I was approved. Second email said wait 5-7 days and respond with dogs you're interested in, which I did. Never heard back. Ended up going to a local rescue and adopted a senior companion with special needs to add to the family. Our last rescue we had for over 11 years and we kept in touch with not only his rescue (yearly with donations and events), but with the actual person who rescued him. We are sorry ARF turned out to be such a disappointment with no communication after application approval. But nonetheless, it worked out for us and the rescue we rescued from. I was warned in the therapy dog community not to attempt to adopt from them and they were correct. Hate to leave a bad review since it's all volunteers, but simple communication goes a long way when there are a lot of pups waiting for forever homes out there.

WOW! I finally hit 500!…read more I wanted to make this review special--something that's close to my heart (just like my other 100 markers!). For those of you who know me, know that I love my pooch Ryno. He's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and yes, is treated like royalty. I have yet to meet a Cavalier that hasn't been sweet, awesome, and overall just a great catch! I have not adopted from this rescue, but know people who have, I've also met a few people affiliated with the rescue at various meet ups and dog shows throughout IL and even WI. :-) You couldn't ask for a bunch of better people! Here's a little about their mission (taken from their website): GCCR's mission is to help ensure the health and security of abused, abandoned, and otherwise endangered Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by rehabilitating and placing Cavaliers from shelters and similar situations, by assisting breeders and owners in finding new homes for their Cavaliers, and by providing to the public educational materials and consultation regarding Cavalier health and care. The growing popularity of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels has prompted increased breeding by unscrupulous breeders and puppy mills. This development suggests that owners' concerns about health as well as the number of Cavaliers in need will only grow. Placement of Cavaliers in new homes without appropriate, knowledgeable veterinary testing may result in unforeseen, serious heartaches for new owners. The GCCR as well as other dedicated Cavalier rescuers and owners are here to help.

It seems like the two other reviews say it all!! I volunteer with the GCCR and can't believe how…read moresupportive, nurturing, and selfless this group of people truly are. We have members who have owned cavaliers for over 20 years and novice owners. All of which are dedicated to educating the public, raising awareness, and rescuing these lovely dogs. Please join our group on facebook or check out the rescue website: www.gccavalierrescue.org