It's a God send that they spay and neuter at such a affordable price. I have a farm and tend to get…read morestray cats especially. I took the most recent to get her vaccinations which I was told were included in the exam. $161.00 later and then she had to go back for boosters which was another $82.00, then the spaying was another $150.00. thank goodness I was able to get her into Precious Paws. I didn't ask for the cat, but due to her being dropped off, I had to take care of her. Much more affordable at Precious Paws and also the staff is very nice

I can't tell you much about the animal rescue part, except that it's where we got our super senior…read moredog, but the spay and neuter services, and the veterinary services are top notch. Dr. Waitz is excellent, and has spent quite a bit of time with us each time we've gone in. The spay and neuter services are a godsend to us because we have been the unwilling recipients of three dumped, pregnant cats. Thirteen cats now. All spays - one neuter. Please bear in mind, before you criticize too severely, that every single rescue is overcrowded and probably underfunded. Precious Paws even has cats in their bathroom because they are bursting at the seams with unwanted pets. No wonder Julie is snappish about people going to breeders. I would be, too. These cats are medicated, fed and sheltered on a pathetically small budget, and the unwanted dogs are sheltered by people who are kind enough to take them in. Be kind. And donate. And adopt. And ask what you can do rather than being critical.

DDB is not really a dog rescue group in the conventional meaning of the word although they…read morecertainly do rescue dogs, foster dogs and find homes for them. But they have taken on a much bigger task..changing laws to protect chained dogs. To my way of thinking, Tamira Thayne and her nation wide group of volunteers are more like...animal suffragettes. Arrests and all. Growing up in what Tami likes to refer to as "Pennsyltucky" she was dismayed by the accepted practice she observed of dog owners leaving their animals virtually abandoned at the end of a chain, year in and year out, through hot summers and freezing winters, without sufficient food, water or shelter, treating them not as pets, but ersatz burglar alarms..maybe because the people who did this had seen their parents keep dogs this way, and their parents parents did..and the neglect of dogs in this manner was just endemic to much of the country. Tami made the decision to help these dogs. She started out very unofficially, talking to dog owners who really did not care for their dogs, ya know now that burglar alarms are available pretty cheap..and for those who would not give up their dogs, she brought dog houses and straw to insulate them, and food and water, and she documented everything on video. She was becoming known as a dog advocate. A fateful day came when Tami heard from a woman whose neighbors had gone away and left a dog chained up to die, with no food or water for 3 days, because the dog was old and apparently didn't deserve anything like humane euthanasia..this is not as isolated an incident as one might want to believe. The lady was listening to the poor dog cry for much of this time..but couldn't do anything because of trespassing laws. The Humane Society has been called with no results..Tami was a last hope. Well, Tami went in there with a friend, a bolt cutter and a video camera and she rescued the dying dog, who they renamed Doogie. She broke the law to save this poor dog from suffering further, and when the sheriff came by to retrieve the "property" she'd "stolen" she refused to return Doogie (who was by then resting comfortably at a vet's office) to the owners who'd abandoned him to a slow, painful death. Doogie lived another 10 months, happier than he'd ever been and thriving on love, food and shelter. For her efforts, Tami was prosecuted and convicted of theft, but strangely, Doogie's owners were never charged with animal cruelty. Well, Tami was just not having it, and neither were the people who, through myspace and other internet sites, were learning of this travesty of justice. Thus, Dogs Deserve Better became a national phenomena, and it has become a group on the forefront of changing nationwide chain laws, educating people and raising funds for dogs who, truly deserve better. DDB doesn't just fight to change dog chaining laws, they also lobby for harsher penalties against animal abusers. And their work is making a difference. Tami is a hero of mine. To paraphrase a sage quoth, she and her volunteers really are the people their dogs thinks they are. I urge all people who love animals to become a contributing member of Dogs Deserve Better. **Currently, 3 states in the U.S have dog chaining laws; California, Nevada and Texas. 11 States are considering bills, and the greater majority of the country has no laws and are not considering them. The fundamental law DDB is trying to pass is a nationwide ban against chaining dogs for life. Life. Imagine being left on a 12 foot chain for your entire lifetime. (happy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuzyIjIY4m8&feature=player_embedded (graphic) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYJjnYfhaC0&feature=player_embedded#!

I have just read of this group and I'm going to donate money to help them in their wonderful…read morecauses. We HAVE to do all we can to stop animal abuse. Animals are totally helpless and we should do all we can to help make new laws and care for these beautiful miracles.

WARNING!!! Do not take your dog or cat as to this place!…read moreThey are advertised as a no kill shelter but my friend took 2 dogs to here and they called her 2 hours later and told her that they was going to put one of the dogs down that is healthy loving dog only 5 years old.

Super friendly staff. They do such an amazing job. I went…read morethere with my daughter to adopt a cat. Thank you for all you do!

Would not recommend getting a dog from here. We had just went to adopt one for my other dog who…read moreneeds a friend and the guy threw up in my face that my cat had recently passed away from getting hit by a car and wouldn't sell to me. Absolutely disgusting. Made me leave crying about my cat it was so traumatic. Hopefully this place gets new people.

Great Non Profit Organization in our Area! The facility is Small but is Always Clean and Tidy! The…read moreStaff here Truly Cares about the Animals and Ensures they are Adopted to Responsible and Loving Homes!!

My husband and I adopted our first cat together through SFCR, and we couldn't be happier with our…read morelittle kitty. The folks at SFCR were so kind, professional, and warm in every interaction. I applied for adoption for our kitty (Beanie), and within 24 hours I heard from Sean via phone. On our call he asked some important questions and went over Beanie's preferences and health/vaccination background, as well as suggestions for what to buy for her. The next day, after they'd run our background checks, we got another call inviting us to meet Beanie at the home where she was being fostered. Needless to say we fell in love with her and adopted her right on the spot - it was so quick and easy, and I could tell how deeply the SFCR staff and foster home cared for her and her health. Once we brought her home she was social and friendly and perfectly healthy, and Sean followed up to check on her later in the days following her adoption. It's so clear from working with SFCR that they have such a deep love of cats and they take adoption very seriously. If you're looking to adopt in the Pittsburgh area, I cannot recommend them more highly! Our Beanie is growing up so quickly and healthily, and I truly thank SFCR for providing her with so much care and love before we brought her into our home!

Tony Zito is a very nice man. He takes great care of the cats. Its a great place to take a cat you…read morecan't take care of.

Terrible customer service. Incredibly rude, judgmental, and inappropriate with a potential adopter…read morethat has a disability. Definitely taking our business elsewhere.

My son adopted a kitten in March. The little guy was neutered and ready to go when we got him. The…read morestaff was helpful. Bruce is now a happy companion to his cat "brother" Cassidy. Couldn't be more happy with our experience.

Very caring people taking care of dogs and cats in our community!read more