Took our two dogs there recently for a week or so. They were very nice and had good accommodations…read morefor our pups. Would have been nice to get updates on them while they were there but I guess it's not part of their thing. Price was ok

I was so nervous about leaving my precious for a week at a kennel, but I can now say I don't worry…read more These guys are great and even gave e updates when I would call to check on her. Thanks so much for taking excellent care of our 5th family member.

Love Noah's Ark!! We adopted our dog from there 6 years ago and have been going here ever since…read more The staff are super friendly, and I love the way they handle and care for the animals so well. They have very fair prices and sell everything you'd need like food and all kinds of dog/cat accessories. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a new furry friend or looking for supplies for your current one!

I stopped in to see if there might be a new companion for me. I am going to do my best to find…read morewords. But the way the employees at this facility are being treated is HORRIBLE. I heard a women screaming at some people in the back and asked the nice lady Tori at the front desk if everything was okay. I was told Brooke just gets mad sometimes and doesnt know how to talk to people. awful. it cannot be good for animals to be around a horrible person. upon googling the tax records for noahs ark i found some managers make 67k a year and yet ya'll are on facebook BEGGING for cat food? are yall doing okay? I am new to the area and decided this place is not where i want to get a friend. i hope management starts treating the people caring for these babies better. i waited a few days to say anything but i hope for the sake of the animals you all learn kind words.

I can't believe I hadn't reviewed Adopt previously. My dear sweet Calliecakes is from this shelter,…read moreso I am forever grateful that they rescued her. My parents saw her at the shelter back in 2012 and texted me her photo (because they knew I wanted a cat), and I was like "yes absolutely I want her I will come get her." And the rest is history -- it's been 11 great years with my bestie (and hopefully many more). And then a year later, almost to the day, my parents were like "hey let's go to Adopt" the day after Thanksgiving and they ended up getting a cat (their second) for themselves. I haven't been back to the shelter since 2013 when I went with them when they decided to get their cat, but at that time the shelter was super nice and they had several rooms where cats could roam free. It was a nice, no-stress situation to be able to sit on a sofa or on the floor and have the cats come check you out. So many snuggles. And I follow them on Instagram and they continue to do great work and care deeply for the animals they rescue. Definitely check them out if you are looking for a new best friend! And now enjoy the cat photo spam/cat tax :)

The dogs and cats are well taken care of by the staff and volunteers. They are friendly and…read moreinformative about any questions you have about adopting a particular dog or cat. There are a lot of amazing cats and dogs here looking for a good home. They offer vet services including spay and neuter at the clinic they have across from the shelter.

This is a review is on Yorkville Animal Hospital on Bridge Street. Anyone who owns and loves their…read moreFurry Baby please, please stay away from this place. It's run by extremely cold and unprofessional Women! They just care about your money not saving your animal. My little girl a 9 year old Yorkie nee a life saving surgery. Unfortunately the price was a small fortune for me. And so the options offered was put her down or have the surgery. So please.please stay far away from from this terrible hospital place. They only care about your money not the welfare of you and your dog.

I applied for a hamster and found out that someone applied right before me. but the hamsters foster…read moremom offered me two other hamsters that were available for adoption. The foster mom was quick to reply, answered all of my questions and was flexible with my schedule to meet. I could tell she took really amazing care of the hamster we adopted :) i definitely recommend adopting from this agency!

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

We adopted a dane/lab mix from Almost Home last year. I really appreciated the foster-to-adopt…read moresystem they have to give you a clearer idea of what the specific animal is all about. I've had dogs my whole life and when I filled out their paperwork I was of the opinion the only reason I might return a dog would be aggression or if my personal financial situation changed dramatically. The fostering system gave me a much better idea of what I was committing to in this case. My wife, kiddo, and I all came to meet the dog we thought we wanted and after that went well we took her home. It became immediately clear that this girl had not been indoors or socialized very much, if ever. I was very surprised to have essentially a 70lb puppy on my hands. This was more work than I expected, and it was more work than my family expected, but knowing we had time to work with her as a foster in our home environment provided a lot of confidence in seeing how it went. Almost Home was in regular contact to check in with us and provided us with enrichment toys, advice, and resources for taking her to training classes. There was never pressure to keep her, and it was always clear everybody was only interested in what was best for the animal. After a few weeks she was improving, but still more work than I expected, and Almost Home was happy to let us continue to foster until everybody was sure this would be a good fit. Our girl kept improving and we committed to the adoption. Eventually we were able to return our home to normal, and do so free of concerns things would be destroyed. The time and space that was provided to be sure this would all work out resulted in one of the best bonds I've ever had with a dog. We're inseparable these days, and we owe it to the support Almost Home and their volunteers offered throughout the process.

I have never had such a hard time trying to communicate with a shelter like I have with this one…read more They make it very difficult to adopt. I really don't get it.

At the request of a friend, I sent this organization a check for a donation. Having heard nothing…read morefrom them to acknowledge the gift, I sent them an email for an update which was ignored. I'd caution anyone to consider donating to Starfish.

After losing a beloved 18 yr old furbaby, I knew I found…read morethe perfect kitty who was outgoing and loved dogs and people. Oreo started out in life with food sensitivities - Starfish gave this cutie top notch vet care and continued with wonderful foster care. I feel blessed to have this spunky silly baby in our household! Thank you Starfish for your wonderful rescue efforts and care to these precious fur babies!

It's been a couple of years ago that she had a shelty come in for adoption. I immediately applied…read more I have had shelties all of my life. I have an extra large yard with a beautiful 6-ft privacy fence. Immediately, the administrator told me I was lying and I didn't have a fence. She was looking at old mapping that was on the internet. When I bought my house. I put the fence up immediately for my dogs. I ended up sending her the invoice voice from when I purchased and installed the fence. Then she came up with another untruth saying that I was bad-mouthing the shelty rescue on Facebook. What had happened was she got this little dog in and she told me I was approved for the adoption and I was ready to pick her up when then she decided to spring it on me that the dog was heartworm positive. I had never had a heartworm positive dog so I asked my Facebook friends, many of them who were Sheltie owners, what I needed to know about taking in a heartworm positive dog. The administrator had a fit and said that I was bad mouthing her which I never did. She pulled the plug on my adoption for no reason whatsoever after I had made plans to receive this pup the next day. It was very sad because the little dog needed a good home and I provide such an excellent home for my shelties. And will never deal with Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue again... Unless they have a different administrator. So sad when she had no reason to do any of this.

it's sad to read negative reviews about CIRS. Yes they do a thorough investigation. most babies…read morecome from bad situations & they nurse them back to health. Of course they want the best for each & every one. I appreciate all they do & all the hard work they put in. Thank you Natalie & Everyone at CIRS. Yes, we adopted from them & yes we will be back to adopt again.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel others should know…read morewhat to expect. I visited PAWS Humane Society in Rockford with my daughter because we were genuinely interested in adopting a cat. Instead of feeling welcomed, we were met with an incredibly cold and unfriendly attitude. We were not allowed to touch or meaningfully interact with any of the cats, which makes it nearly impossible to determine whether an animal is a good fit for a family. The staff member we dealt with was rude, confrontational, and seemed more interested in pushing people away than helping animals find homes. While we were there, I also witnessed another potential adopter being turned away. The overall environment felt unwelcoming and discouraging. I completely understand the need for rules and procedures to protect the animals, but there is a huge difference between enforcing policies and treating potential adopters with respect. I was met with downright disdain and disrespect by two elderly women "in charge"... Families looking to provide loving homes should not leave feeling unwelcome and frustrated. I walked in hoping to adopt a cat and left wondering how many good adopters have been turned away because of the way people are treated here. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this organization.

I had a fantastic experience adopting Koala & Kafi from PAWS Humane Society last week! The staff…read morewas wonderful, the facility spotless, and the spacious cat rooms were impressive. The 10-month-old kittens I adopted are incredibly gentle, loving, and get along great with my 14-year-old senior cat. Well worth the drive to Rockford! Thank you, PAWS!