extremely helpful and professional staff…read more choices of animals are varied and staff, extremely helpful providing input

I agree with many of the other reviews in regard to the manager being very rude. This is made…read moreevident if you scroll through the poor reviews and read her response. I wanted to love this place as my partner and I had heard good reviews. We called prior to coming in and the person on the phone was unsure of what dogs were at the shelter currently (as many of the dogs online were actively being adopted) and couldn't answer many of our questions. Upon arriving to the shelter we felt as though the staff was super friendly, (except for the manager) but still did not know much about the dogs, even getting the names wrong of the dogs we were looking at. When we decided to move forward with adopting the paperwork took upwards of an hour and a half while I waited in the car with our other dog whom had to come meet our future new family member (which we informed them would be an issue over the phone since she is also a rescue and has separation anxiety.) The overall way this shelter is run appears rather unorganized, although we are thrilled to have a new member of our family, I do hope the manager/business owner takes some time to reflect, as well as accountability on the image they're putting out there of themselves instead of just attacking people in the comments for their negative reviews.

Second Chance Animal Hospital has taken care of most of my cats and have saved two of their lives…read morewith emergency surgery. Although I no longer qualify for low income services legally, their prices are still much lower and more affordable than most vet offices which makes being a stay at home mum still available to my family. They're thoughtful, thorough and very transparent. I live further away now, which makes transportation a little tricky, especially feeling quite uncomfortable in an uneasy part of town, but I still go out of my way to drive here for the best service you can imagine. They truly care about every inch and every aspect of keeping up with your pets health - and it truly shows. Five stars, every single time.

I should not have to drive to southbridge! I was taking my…read moreanimals to Worcester! again this is the 2nd time this has happened to me. As a pet owner who cares about her animals I should be able to call and get an appt within a day or two and I should not have to call everyday to find out if someone has cancelled! I will never recommend Second Chance to anyone! very sad!

I spoke to Wendy on the phone she was on her way to to Arizona to pick up an animal, she was very…read moreinformative and helpful looking to adopt a lil doggie girl. Small breed Joe Riley

What an incredible person! When one of Wendy's longtime clients lost a dog, Wendy put an…read moreincredible amount of time & effort into the dog's safe recovery, even though it was the client who had lost the dog. Wendy drove a long distance to oversee the search personally, taking along the client's other dogs to saturate the area with familiar scent. When she had to leave the area, she contacted me (LostPetTracker.net) about the advisability of utilizing Search K9s and hired a local to oversee a successful humane trapping. Happy Ending! Wendy's compassion seems to be surpassed only by her dedication & determination!

Calli is great to deal with and the puppies are amazing…read more They are very sweet, friendly and smart. They are also very cute.

We got our cobberdog from Stonewall Manor in Nov 2019. Callie was amazing. We love our pup, he's…read moreso smart and healthy and has been a great friend to the whole family. Callie helped us come up with a list of what we'd need for our first dog and what to expect. She helped us in the early days with questions about feeding & training. A great experience. Highly recommend!

Just visited to drop off some supplies left after we had to put our sweet cat down. Staff were…read moreabsolutely wonderful and kind. The address here is wrong - they have a lovely new building at 99 Quarry St. Will return if we decide to adopt a new kitty.

They were extremely gentle with my elderly dog and on time for my appointment. He gets very…read morenervous going to the vets so this is very important to me.

I don't know why everybody keeps putting stars on this place. If you adopt an animal and you bring…read moreit back, they will put it to sleep. This is not a good place to bring your pets, and they do not care. They killed my cat. I got stuck in a really bad position and I had to move but was getting a place in two weeks. They told me that I had to surrender which I did but I told him I would be back in a couple weeks if I could readopt I just had nowhere for the got to go at the time. The next day I called them and told him that I had a bunch of food and his favorite blanket, and a cat house for them. They proceeded to tell me that the cat was no longer alive. Unreal how anybody could even bring an animal here adoption fine.. don't ever bring a pet here to give it up. Go to a Manchester animal shelter, or MSPCA in Methuen.

Before I moved back to New England, I searched for animal shelters in the area. I volunteered at…read morethe Irving Animal Shelter in Irving, Texas, and I loved it. I was hoping to find a place where I could do the same. - The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire is a really nice place. It's right on Route 101. There isn't a ton of parking here - maybe 10 spots up front and 20 or so in back. It's not a large place (not compared to other shelters I've been to), but it's nice. - I've described this place to people as "mostly cats and rabbits" because they don't have a whole lot of large dogs on site. At least, not many that the general public can view. - I signed up to volunteer. You have to first take a "class". It's two hours long and you have to donate $10 at the end - more as an act of faith that you're serious about being a volunteer. (Also, they really need the money). The class wasn't much of a class, to be honest. You don't learn a lot, you just hear about all the good things the shelter does or has done. After the class is over, you have to sign up again for training. And the training could be in anything from "small cage cleaning" to "walking dogs" or "laundry". You get to pick which one you come back for. The next time you come back is your first day of volunteering. I've come back to learn about their dogs, but as a new volunteer, you don't get to interact with many dogs. Many of the dogs here are "senior only" meaning, only a "senior" dog walker can take them out. A "Senior" walker is defined as someone who has booked 50 hours volunteering here. It's very technical. You have to sign up online to come in to volunteer - you can't just show up and help out (well, you can, but it's almost discouraged). They have a lot they need to get done and they do it by having volunteers sign up for specific things - laundry, cage cleaning, etc. What bothers me is that there are a lot of dogs here, and I have time and I've handled all kinds of dogs in the past - but I'm not allowed to help because I'm not a "senior" walker here. I just feel bad for the dogs here that aren't being taken out because a "senior" isn't around that day. - OK I digress. Otherwise, it's a nice facility. Lots of really nice cats. A surprising number of rabbits. There was even a turtle there up for adoption last week! The dog kennels are a little shocking to see - they're in a room that smells like bleach (this place is big on cleaning) with glass doors to the kennels. There is only one outdoor fenced-in area for the dogs to exercise off leash. Volunteers can take the dogs on-leash through the woods/trails behind the place. - I just wish the place had more land - they could use some outdoor runs for the dogs. Let them play and that way potential adopters can see them having fun and not barking behind glass doors! - It's a good place - very well organized and passionately run.

I adopted my first cat from Guardian Angels a few months ago and Kim and Susan were so kind and…read morehelpful. It was clear to me that they really know each of their cats and care for them very well--they took the time to get to know me and understand what I was looking for, and suggested a cat who seemed like the perfect fit. They both were eager to answer all of my many questions throughout the process and even helped me out by dropping my new kitty off since I don't have a car. My girl had a few minor health issues after arriving (most likely due to the stress of moving/change in food) and Susan offered me advice about different things I could try and followed up numerous times to make sure she was settling in okay. The process overall couldn't have been any smoother and I am so appreciative of Guardian Angels and the care and diligence they put into finding good homes for all of their cats. If I ever decide to adopt another cat I'll definitely work with them again.

We've worked with this organization for over 5 years as a foster family. From this perspective I…read morecan strongly affirm that the cats are extremely well cared for. All have vet visits, great food, and most importantly, attention and caring to help their transition from whatever their previous situation was. The fostering process is great at getting the cats ready for their new homes. If you're looking for a cat, I suggest Guardian Angels without reservation!

I am a huge supporter of All Better Pets and what they do. They give animals a second chance at…read morelife, and I know many people who have adopted from them, including my sister who adopted her cat from them a few years ago.

From the owner: Our mission is clear. We are the last chance for pets. We care for the ones that have no other…read morealternative to euthanasia. No human to be their advocate.These pets are homeless (stray) or surrendered and usually injured or suffering from an untreated but treatable condition. They often arrive to the ER looking hopeless.

My name is Laurie Wheeler, I have been told you have my Chihuahua Peanut, She will be 13 in Nov…read more She has apparently escaped from My Ex- husbands house as she has been looking for me. I would like to thank the person who found my little girl, I have been homeless since Dec. as Peanut and 2 other dogs of mine were with me. My grand daughter has been so upset since she found out about Peanut, So Peanut will be going home with my grand daughter tomorrow. Thank you again for reaching out and finding Peanuts home. I'm trying to find a new place so that I and my 3 or 4 of my dogs will have another place to live. I have 3. as well, and it's time for a new home. Once again Thank you. Laurie

I love Windham Humane Society. They have been there during the sad times when I had to put my cats…read moredown and they've been there through the good times when I just need the clinic and don't make me feel bad that I don't have a lot of money and can't afford some things and they're very helpful that way. I also think it's nice that they give away food and litter I don't know what we do without them

We have used Palatine many times for our dog. He's doesn't complain when we bring him. He's happy &…read morehealthy -- clean, not too tired, when we pick him up. Great personal care of the dogs. A family business. They have play time, but also quiet time. Be on time. Price is best of the ones we checked. Recommended.

From the owner: Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals provided no-kill animal shelter services to Central…read moreMassachusetts from 2001 until 2015, when a fire destroyed our kennel building, We have been rebuilding since then, through delays caused by the increased costs of building a new shelter that meets MA's stringent animal shelter codes and by the COVID pandemic and associated shutdowns. We're moving on an accelerated reopening plan and invite you to check out our website and Facebook pages.