We adopted Teddy from Korea a few months ago. We renamed him Paddington, aka "Paddy". He is a…read moreDREAM! He is the perfect dog. But most importantly Sian and Sherry have been AMAZING!! They run a very professional rescue and are helping dogs who come from unimaginable conditions find their furever loving homes. The entire adoption process was a breeze because they communicate very clearly from start to finish. They are forever part of Paddy's story and we still stay in touch because they truly care about these dogs. PLEASE ADOPT FROM THEM THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!

Is there a zero?…read more They matched a 2 year old dog from south Korea to an 85 year old lady that spends most of her time between dr appointments and bed. He started biting the first 3 days. Then, the said they would take him back but not the $$$. I get that if its been weeks, but this was 3 days and a bad match. Now we're a year down the road of trying to make it work. Shes in and out of the hospital. I had to take him and Gingers rescue refuses to take him back at all. I have to take him to the humane society where the will surely euthanize him. I would never do this, but i have parkinsons disease and cannot keep up with a poodles needs. Shame on Gingers morals!!! They suck!

We ran into this rescue at a dog event and I will never get another dog again from any other rescue…read more! We found a new forever family member through them. Our little ranger! This rescue goes out of their way for all the animals they take in and the amount of love behind ever single thing they do for these animals is amazing! They truly understand how a rescue should run and what it takes to get these animals a better future and forever home! I will forever recommend every human to rescue a dog and highly highly recommend and swear by this rescue! They are so knowledgeable, they make the whole process seamless and ensure everyone is comfortable and are always available for questions or concerns !

Thanks again and I'll be in contact about this as killer as killer as killer as killer deals for…read morethe past

0 stars. I had a very upsetting experience in september with this rescue. I was setup to foster…read moreadopt, 2 puppies, that were "boxers". I went and spent over $1000 dollars getting my current pets shots up to date and buying food and indoor pen for the pups and toys and treats. I was setup to receive them on sept 6th. I had to wait a month because they had to be a certain age. In that time my home got fully vetted by them and references checked. It was go time!! I was told i have to meet this fosterer at walmart in chehalis on that date no exceptions. I schedule time off work and my sister took off work for this fun day to go drive up there 150 miles to pick them up. The monday 2 days before pickup they called me and told me they cant do it that day and could i come on another day all the way to pyallup....or they could possibly find someone that friday to drive to my house to bring them. I was so excited!! Now frustrated and feeling like somethings not right. Upset that we had scheduled time off and had it all ready because we were told there was no other day option... but the fosterer wanted the dogs 1 more day because they might be sick from their vaccinations. (But i was supposed to be picking them up straight from the vet appt?l) so the volunteer person who sets up travel for the pup contacts me and she is not pleasant. She asked me if i could drive up on the weekend and i said i had to take my kid to comicon and we would have to work around times. (Still not hearing back if they were going to come to my house or not) i thought there were still options. Then all the sudden she calls me back and says sorry i just set them up to go to a foster in pyuallup and they will be keeping them till they are 16 weeks old u can apply for them then. I about lost it! . They started accusing me of not having a vehicle and they dont trust that i would be able to get the pups to after care in sherwood oregon. I have a car and a home that the pups wouldve thrived. At 16 weeks i never got a call they were ready. Then i see them advertising the pups needing a home!!!! I was also told they were boxers. Then boxer german shephard mix. Then dna was done and all the sudden im adopting boxer doberman pincher. I wouldve loved them anyway but dont advertise boxers if they clearly dont even look like a boxer! One more issue. The day that they said they had no drivers to bring them to my house they had also mentioned to me all their volunteers were busy driving to southern oregon for a gettogether for nw boxer rescue. Driving right past my house!! It seems they can cancel reschedule and kill your hopes and dreams at leisure but if you need to modify a time or need some working with they have zero tolerance.

If I could put zero stars, I would. We have adopted and fostered for over 10 years and they throw…read moreus away like trash.

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary has been on my radar for a minute. I was supposed to attend a goat yoga…read moreclass quite some time ago but had to cancel (boo) so I'm glad I got the chance to come back. My friend and I were trying to find a fun summer activity for the kids and brought up coming here, so we did. It's in a kind of random area in Renton, tucked away and definitely a hidden little gem if you don't already know about them. Parking lot is a tad small and only portable bathrooms are available, but they were clean and they had outdoor sinks for use. It's free to come here which is really cool, but definitely plan to bring at least $5 for animal food. Each pail costs that much, and all profits go back to keeping the farm running. You're able to buy shirts, stuffies, and some other small things as well. The staff are all really nice. They offered us a map which we kindly declined, as it's easy to just follow the path throughout the farm. You start off with looking at cute animals like different birds, bunnies, etc. They have a handful of mini horses that you're not supposed to feed as they can nip, but they were very social and literally came right to us. Of course we all had the most fun with the animals we could feed, which was mostly a variation of different goats. They have some of all sizes and they are all so sweet and have the cutest personalities. I also loved the highland cow, Daisy, but she kept her distance. We also loved the pigs! They also seemed so happy to see people and had their tails wagging. There is another fun area at the end that's essentially a petting zoo that you can walk into and hang out with the smaller goats while they play around and ask for food. One part that we didn't visit was at the far end that had some picnic tables and a small playground set. I'd say the max age for the playground was probably about 2, so I kept my kids away from over there, but it could be fun for the little ones! Overall this was a really fun find and really cool to see the work they're doing here. We'd definitely come back and support!

I volunteered with this sanctuary for years, sometimes nearly four days a week. Based on my…read moreexperience, as well as the experiences of many of my peers, we saw the sanctuary owner often prioritized media attention, money, and public recognition over the wellbeing and health of the animals themselves. There were countless times when multiple volunteers (sometimes six or more) agreed that an animal needed medical attention, yet those concerns were ignored and dismissed by Diane and management. This was incredibly frustrating for those of us who spent significant time directly caring for these loving animals and witnessing their day-to-day condition, to later see them suffer and pass away.

The good: The volunteers in with the animals are so kind here. The building looks nice and they…read morework to be organized by letting you register first come, first serve to see a specific pet, or go walk and look then come ask to meet an animal if you like. Some people manage to get pre-approved for pets but there is no way to do that on the website, which is confusing. The bad: Seattle Humane listed a dog as no special needs. We took time off work, prepared to visit and apply, we were ready. First in line, the volunteer told me before we met the dog she's undergone 3 operations - 2 for cancer- since arriving. Also she had a major bladder operation and requires special food and no treats, recurrence is likely. None of these are deal breakers for potential adopters w a big budget for operations, but why wasn't this in the description. We met the dog and she was cute, but we didn't get a room- we got to go in her little kennel and squat down (avoiding the urine) and try to get to know this dog who is still wearing a big plastic e-collar. Poor pup! Also meeting her first me, then my husband (as volunteers handed out peanut butter on bags as enrichment which she wanted badly) was chaos. I know these places are busy, and smaller animals are in demand, but for the sake of the dog's success in a new home please be more up front about medical problems AND reward our time outside in the cold lined up for opening by giving us a place to visit where we could both meet the dog without her bumping her plastic head protector on us. Last spring my husband was first in line seeing a dog- they sat him in the kennel w a dog who never came out from the divider in back. They interrupted his visit to say "sorry someone was ahead of you, you need to leave". This was another odd case of a successful dog family being treated like we're really not welcome nor do they care if we adopt. Our last dog lived to be almost 18, our last two cats were 18 and 19 when they passed. Our dog and one cat we're both special. Medical needs. I've trained and shown dogs and I volunteered with animal rescues for over 20 years. I've been on multiple boards of directors for shelters. Adopters are potential donors and supporters and I wish Seattle humane took that more seriously. We were very sad that the dog we had hoped to adopt and arrived. Prepared to apply turned out to have medical needs that were never disclosed. That little dog could've been taken home by the wrong family who really doesn't understand the scope of her medical needs because they didn't find out until they got to the counter and already had their heart set on her. That is the wrong journey for the dog and the humans.

Wish could give a zero star. They hurt my cat. I have an indoor/outdoor cat, My furry baby boy,…read moregets his hair groomed at home this isn't a " medical flag ", I am a pet owner, not a " Vidal Sassoon " for animals. I am not a groomer, I take care of my precious boy the best I know how to. Seattle Humane Bellevue location should have been focused on his vaccinations, and his health, but not what his buzz cut hair looked like. I am a former client now of Believe location. I don't recommend this location. We now see Dr Mike from Treuting Veterinary House Calls they are a mobile vet 5 stars highly liked recommended

I inherited a large family of feral cats. I made contact with Paws and they have worked with me on…read moremedical and vet services to get these cats and kittens fixed. Most of them, through Paws, have found their Fur Ever homes through their adoption programs. The staff is amazing and really are hands on with all the cats and kittens that come through the door. Thank you Team...... you are all Amazing !

Staff is wonderful!! And I'm going to adopt one soon! Also flea shots are only $4.00 you guys take…read moresuch great care of this place always clean!

It has been several years since I met Jean needing to find a home for a elderly ladies cat. I was…read moreso frustrated with WAIF having to jump through loops proving the cat was hers and that I was trying to help her. The elderly lady even gave me a written note asking me to help with the process to find cat a new home starting with WAIF. WAIF wanted the 94 year old woman to come into their fancy facility herself to prove this cat was hers. I was shocked! One of the staff from WAIF gave me Oasis phone number and that is when I met Jean. Now I am looking for a sweet dog to join my home. Thank you

This shelter is absolutely amazing. The owners are so sweet and go above and beyond for all our…read morelocal pets, strays, and pets being fostered. We recently adopted our sweet little boy and she brought him to our home and sat with us and she made the experience so personal and special for us. She was so excited for us as well and you could just tell the love she has for every single animal she encounters. She has a heart of gold. Thank you oasis for allowing us to adopt our sweet boy and add to our little family.

I have donated consistently to cat groups in the past ten years (Spay and Neuter, MEOW, Cat Alley,…read moreHumane Society, King County Animal Shelter, etc.). When I could no longer care for my cat, surprisingly, it was SAS that came through and helped me. I had been told on forums that a group like SAS would in all likelihood euthanize my cat. My memory of SAS from ten years ago was a section devoted to cats in small cages down the hall from a room where dogs were howling as if all Hell had broken out. I was distressed that the cats, all of whom were quietly sitting in their small cages, would have to endure dog mayhem at its most repellent. But a week ago, I visited SAS and surrendered my beloved cat. The room had changed: it was soundproofed, so that cats--still in small cages, could at least not be subject to the internal dog howling. The volunteers were all pleasant and empathetic. I stayed for an hour, enough time to say good-bye to my cat. They have a foster program for cats that have been surrendered. It is not exactly clear, from the website, how they operate, though. Are most of the cats surrenders or feral, for instance? What is the chance of a cat being euthanized because of age, behavior issues, or chronic health problems? I know the Humane Society has much nicer "digs" for their cats, which is why I hoped against all hope that I could surrender him there, which is where I adopted him as a kitten 8-9 years ago. They never got back to me. I can, in good conscience, sing the praises of SAS. They came through for both me and my cat when least expected ("kitty season"). He has a chance for a new and better life. For that, I am eternally grateful. Unlike other non-profits, of course, they do receive government funding. It does seem odd, though, that people who donate to the non-profits often are ignored by the very same non-profits in time of need.

I was going to a period of homelessness and G.G., my dog became aggressive and trying to protect…read moreme, she started nipping and biting people to be protective of me. So in me doing the right thing I called animal control to surrender my animal. Who that way they wouldn't kill my dog and I wouldn't get criminal charges. I was there to believe that I would get my dog back along with behavioral training as long as I was committed to my dog which I had rescued my dog from a horrible situation and I loved her. 2 minute 2 months later when I got rehoused and went to claim my dog they told me she had been adopted out. I was cool with that at least she was in a good home. Then she showed up on animals website again so I went to inquire about getting my dog back. They would not give me my dog man. After they let me to believe that I'd be able to do so. They are horrible horrible horrible people for doing this. Looking out for the save to you all I did the right thing in this situation delivery to believe like getting my dog back and they wouldn't give her back. Horrible horrible horrible horrible people for lying and doing such actions. DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS THEY ARE HORRIBLE PEOPLE AND THEY ARE HORRIBLE COMMUNICATORS WITH THEIR CLIENTS!!!!