Happy Tails Rescue
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Coon Rapids, Minnesota
(143)
143 customer reviews
Stan
Awful customer service and experience. This company has no business being in business.
Nox
We adopted a dog last week and during the first night noticed symptoms of pneumonia. Brought him to the ER and they confirmed he had pneumonia and took a few days for other tests results to come back, but they confirmed he has distemper too. When my wife brought her concerns to Happy Tails they called from an unknown phone number and left a voicemail blaming us for him “getting into something” because he was healthy when he came into our care. Our dog having distemper is now a huge risk for other dogs who he came into contact with at the rescue. We also found paint in his fur, so I doubt they even have him a proper examination before having him neutered. We don’t even trust that he was give a distemper vaccine in their care. We’ve seen other reviews like ours too, and see that Happy Tails has a F rating with the BBB. If they truly cared about the dogs they rescued, they would do more upfront healthcare and be honest with families who want to adopt these dogs. I’m glad our dog is out of their care and can live his remaining days in our loving home with access to any medical care he needs. More...
Sara
Happy Tails Rescue is Unreliable business . They are unwilling to work with you . They sell dogs With parvo and distemper. The puppy we got Kooky which we named Ruger was Adopted on March 31st and died on Thursday the April 22nd from the diseases. When we email them we got no Apology and not there problem attitude . We asked them to call us and never did once .He was neutered at 1 or 2 months old which is to young to do that. Given pain pills which I never heard of . He’s never been around other animals in our care cause we didn’t want him to be to Active after the surgery. We spent 3,000 in vet and adoption fees that the refuse to pay back .Hey happy tails why don’t you check the animals you sell before Adopting them out .. we are going spreading the news about your unreliable and unwilling to work business . . The foster person we picked puppy up from having issues too More...
Elizabeth
*BEWARE* This is organization has 0 concern with providing accurate information for animals for adoption. After the fact you are attached to an animal that you adopted as healthy new companion to find this pet has behavioral issues and chronic ongoing medical needs that can be transmitted to any existing pets in your home endangering them. Shocked to find that new pet has parasites they claimed treated for, what was the high adoption fee for if not for a vetted pet? Heartbreaking for new owners and disgusting that this organization knowingly does this to trusting people who want to adopt vs shop for a new pet who don’t anticipate $300+ in vet bills 2 weeks after adoption and the fees paid to Happy Tails. I hope to save someone else from the financial and emotional strain that Happy Tails has caused to others. More...
Annika
Terrible experience. Really wish I would’ve read the reviews before adopting through Happy Tails. Although I do love the puppy I adopted, I have spent a fortune already on vets bills after having him less than a month. When going to look at the puppies I was told they had ringworm but were being treated. Once I decided on the puppy I wanted I was told he was the only puppy that did not have the ringworm. Because of how contagious this disease is and the small and terrible conditions these puppies were living in, they should have assumed all puppies had it. Go figure the night I brought him home I found he had multiple patches of ringworm. Now almost $700 later I am still dealing with this chronic disease. I reached out to happy tails multiple times for an explanation and never heard back. The conditions of the foster home were so disgusting, pee and feces all over the floor and there was 2 litters of puppies almost 15 in total in this very small space. Ultimately I am glad I got him out of those horrible conditions but I am completely disgusted by the treatment and lack of concern by this adoption agency. There are so many good agencies out there and I really wish I would’ve done my research. More...
Connie Du
We adopted Zoe (fka Jazzy) about 2.5 years ago from HTR and it was such an easy process! We applied for her and got an email a few days later saying we could meet her the coming weekend at one of their adoption events. We met her an instantly fell in love with her spunky personality and decided we needed to adopt her. The staff are friendly and made the process super easy, letting us know beforehand what we needed to bring, what was required before adoption, fees, etc. 2.5 years later, we still get compliments about her and people ask where we adopted her from and we can’t recommend HTR enough! More...
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Debra Tomczik
We adopted Dodger about 5 years ago from Happy Tails Reascue. The experience was wonderful. The fosters who had him took the time to let me meet Dodger and answered all my questions. They were understanding when I needed a day to really think about the big decision of getting a dog, although I was in love at first sight. PayPal was available to use which made the process go smoothly. I am in awe of Happy Tails commit to the process of finding homes for animals. I couldn't image life without Dodger, he brings such happiness to our family More...
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Andrea Beck
We were looking to adopt a dog. We went to happy tails rescue and they had a very strict vetting process. I felt like they really wanted to place the dogs in good homes. They even asked for a video tour of our home and stated we needed a fenced in yard. They make sure the dogs are spade or neutered and are not younger than 8 weeks old before they are adopted out. We loved their Sunday meet and greets so you could spend a lot of time with the dogs. They are wonderful!!! We love our Levi More...
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Linda Noreen
We adopted our sweet poochie, from Happy Tails Rescue, in January 2018. As they should, they vetted us thoroughly, requiring an online application that included references, and a video of our home. You must also agree to take your dog to at least one training class. When we found the puppy that piqued our interest, we arranged a meeting with Jenny, the foster mom. There were three puppies in this rescued litter, and they were all healthy in appearance and energetic. After meeting them, we ended up selecting the sibling of the one we were initially were drawn to. As with all of our other dogs, we immediately took Harper to our personal vet, for a wellness check. She did have some parasites, which is not unusual, and she received the necessary treatment. Beyond that, she was a healthy puppy. As required, we did take her to a training class, even though we are very experienced dog owners. It’s important to remember, that even at home, training is a commitment that you need to continue working on. You are responsible to make sure that your pet is a good citizen…..they need to understand the rules, to be socialized, and to be loved. Harper is now almost two years old, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. She’s a little sister to a big German Shepherd. She is a loving, happy, well-adjusted social butterfly. A big thank you to those who rescue, and to those who foster until a forever home can be found. More...
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Jessica Harlin
I adopted my Hazel (fka as Zena) November 6th of 2015 and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! Happy tails was extremely easy to work with and you can tell they truly care about these dogs! Happy tails reaches out to follow up with their pet owners every once in a while. It really is great to know that they still care even 4 years down the line. We will definitely adopt through them again! More...
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Jan Killian
Happy Tails is a great place to find your next best friend! I adopted Ajax there 3 years ago and just couldn't be happier. They are thorough with the adoption process so you know they want the best for their animals, friendly and knowledgeable. I look at their FB page often dreaming about adding to our family, but how do you choose with so many wonderful dogs? :-) I highly recommend adopting through Happy Tails! Adopt-don't shop!!! More...
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Lisa Johnson
12 years ago I adopted 2 furbabies named Sammy and Sugar. I still keep in contact with their foster mom even though she no longer fosters. She LOVES my updates! Thank you Happy Tails for my best friends!! More...
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Phoebe Defenbaugh
If you're not sure where to adopt a pet, definitely start with happy tails. I could not recommend this shelter enough. This was my first time adopting a dog, and I have to say from all the horror stories I've heard, the whole adoption process was a breeze and the staff was incredibly helpful and supportive. One distinguishing factor form this shelter that I love is how they only foster their animals, so my 3 month old puppy was already potty trained and crate trained by the foster mom. My parents have had many dogs growing up, and this is the first rescue they have experienced, and they said they would recommend this shelter to everyone because Dexter is truly the biggest personality, most well-behaved dog my whole family has ever experienced! More...
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Kylee Pass
The process of adopting our pup from Happy Tails went well! We actually went to the Open Adoption event with a plan to meet a dog, but ended up meeting a chunky 5 month old pup that stole our hearts and came home with us that day! The process was easy, but we did have to show proof of purchase of puppy classes and photos of our home so it is important to be prepared! I did do 4/5 stars because I had her in the vet just 2 days after her adoption and she tested positive for Giardia which was never mentioned when we adopted her.. other than that things have gone well and she's a happy, healthy, almost 1 year old! More...
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Katie S.
My family and I have adopted three dogs from Happy Tails and have found new additions to our family! They made the transition and application process so smooth. We have gained amazing dogs into our family and I recommend them to all of my friends and family when they are looking for a furry companion. You can't go wrong with Happy Tails! More...
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Lynn Nieland
My family recently adopted a beautiful cat from Happy Tails and we couldn’t be happier!! We love our new boy! Happy Tails volunteers were very responsive to me and my questions which made the process very simple! Thanks Happy Tails !! ❤️
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Dustin Pumarlo
I decided it was time to adopt my first dog and I was originally looking at the humane society in golden valley. I was referred to Happy Tails by a friend and was hesitant once I saw the application process/requirements (as I feel like most people are). However, when I scrolled through the available rescues, I saw a puppy I was very interested and decided to give it a go. The application only took me 15 minutes to fill out and the foster family contacted me within 2 hours. I could have gone that day to meet him but I was unavailable...I set up a time for 2 days out and took home my new friend that day! I understand that the application, home video and required training enrollment seems like a lot but they are simply trying to give the animals the best home they can...and I see that as a benefit of Happy Tails! And there is nothing wrong with ensuring your pet is well trained (as well as yourself if you're new to owning an animal); the training they offer is very reasonably priced compared to others. I will for sure be recommending Happy Tails to anyone considering getting a furry friend!Follow his Instagram to keep updated! @art_theretriever More...
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Abby Krueger
I got my best friend Tessa at Happy Tails over a year ago. She's my little shadow, where I go she goes. Everything listed in her bio was accurate. I had no trouble meeting her. In fact the day after I applied I already heard back and was able to meet her the next day. My only advice would be to apply fast if you see an animal you like. I think they go by first application first to meet. Overall couldn't be happier with my little. More...
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Kjestine Boyer
We adopted our Lola from Happy Tails 1 1/2 years ago. We weren't really looking for a dog...and she found us :). The adoption process was really easy, and basically it took one week from interested to having her home with us. We would definitely rescue from Happy Tails again in the future if we were looking for another dog. More...
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Tammy Dehmer
We adopted our fur baby over a month ago. We had a great experience from beginning to end. His foster mom was awesome! She was very helpful in providing answers to my many questions. Provided extra photos so we could get to know his personality. This was our first experience adopting and I would highly recommend Happy Tails for adopting or fostering. More...
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Nissa Martin
We have adopted two dogs now from Happy Tails. They are commendable in that they are rescuing animals from dire situations and that they want to save as many as possible. While we knew there would be some health issues to tend to early in the adoption process, we are both well versed in rescue pups (all of our dogs have been), after several months of TLC with both boys, they are doing fantastic today! Our first adoption, Bjorn, came just a week after a loss of our 14 year old rescue, Lars. Bjorn was barely two months and in need of a healthy home. He thrived once he came home. When he was 18 months we rescued Elvis, who was a different type of rescue. He had been feral and was already somewhere near 6 months. He had zero human contact as he wouldn't let humans close. While the first few days with us were difficult, he was cuddled up to me after that. Both boys are now best buddies and are healthy and happy. We know they could have had far worse outcomes had they not been rescued from the saddest place on Earth. We were fully prepared to deal with whatever came with them, and we knew we had to act fast as soon as we applied for either one. We can't imagine life without our boys! More...
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Ellen Wyatt
I rescued my first dog (Goldendoodle) from Happy Tails Rescue (HTR) in May of 2014 and the process was was thorough (but simple) which told me they cared about where the dog was going for its furever home. I adopted my second dog (Old English Sheepdog) from HTR in April of 2019. The process was just as thorough and even more simple and sophisticated. Their website is easy to look at and filter dogs. Their facility in Fridley is really nice and their trainers and foster parents are GREAT! The care and love for the animals is evident. They are committed to finder the animal it's right home, not just wanting to get them out the door. HTR does a great job of bringing in lots of different breeds of dogs too where other shelters primarily just have lab or terrier mixes. They also a great volunteer network and network for adoptive parents to share pictures and fun facts of their adopted family members. I will keep coming back to HTR to adopt animals! More...
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Keena B
I adopted Emmi Lou, formally known as Shortbread from Happy Tails Rescue! Adopting from Happy Tails Rescue was the best choice I could have ever made! I decided to adopt through this rescue because of the obvious reasons such as, They do save lives! It would be an injustice not to! I brought Emmi Lou home on Dec 8th 2017, and she was just a couple days shy of 8 weeks! I can honestly can say..... it feels like she’s always been here with us for much longer! I can’t imagine life without her, and I know how cliche that sounds, but that’s my truth! Emmi just loves my whole family, and fits our family like a glove! Emmi Lou is and gives me so much joy, and has brought me out of so much darkness! She is truly a gift! Thank you to Happy Tails, for everything you do for our animals! You guys save lives! More...
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deb barthel
I adopted my dog Zoey this spring from Happy Tails. Every time I contacted them with a question someone would promptly answer it. The application was easy! I would definitely go back for another animal! More...
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Jennifer Ostenson
This was my first experience getting a dog. The process was a little lengthy, but definitely worthwhile. The woman I worked with was very thorough in selecting the right home for my dog and fortunately for me, I was selected as the best option since I had no children or other animals. I definitely would use them again when my dog passes. More...
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Kalyn Fox
I adopted my little one in November 2018! She came from a reservation and was pregnant her self and ended up having 7 puppies❤️ Instead of her puppies who were going to know love their entire life, I took her instead. It was an instant connection. I was pregnant at the time as well. She has grown with my family, and absolutely loves my little girl! She is great with people and listens very well. I really like how they have it mandatory, with all adoptions that you have to put them through obedience school. Without it I don’t know if she would have taken well to listening to me. Happy Tails was great to me and if we choose to adopt another puppy we will definitely adopt from them!! More...
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Emily Ehmke
We have adopted 2 dogs from Happy Tails. We got Piper in November and Marlie in June. We had an easy process, everything was laid out as far as what was expected along the way. I give Happy Tails a shout out whenever possible! More...
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Micaela Olson
We brought home our energetic, loving, and smart puppy Duke (fka Dallas) two weeks ago today and couldn’t be happier with our experience with Happy Tails Rescue. His foster mom, Jacky, was kind and helpful every single step of the way. We are in love and are having such a great time watching him come out of his shell. We are truly SO greatful! More...
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Gina Caprella
We walked into a meet and greet to see a certain dog. As we approached the door here comes Marco. Tail wagging and the face of a good boy who wants his own family. We spent a few mins with him and waited for our dog to show up. We played and visited all the dogs, cats and parrot that were there. We really liked the girl we came to see, but Marco kept looking at us with his eyes...good grief. An hour later, and a video tour via iPhone of our home and yard, we brought Marco home. He has been here for two years and we could not be happier. I recommend filling out a pre application online. It made it much easier. The mandatory obedience classes were ok. Marco is still not a calm guy, but we continue to work on it. Happy Tails is a solid rescue with fantastic foster parents and wonderful volunteers. We appreciate them. More...
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Jessi Sova
I adopted a special needs dog from Happy Tails in September, 2018. I worked closely with her foster mom, and the adoption process was smooth and easy. With my dog's situation things could have been tricky, but I could feel how much HTR loved her and I knew we would make things work. More...
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Monica Kachel
We rescued our pup Windsor in February of 2017, and we couldn't be more in love. The adoption process was smooth, and the company and foster were amazing and easy to work with. Windsor was being fostered about 2 hours from where we lived, and we were worried we would have to drive 4 hours round trip without being able to bring him home with us. However, we were able to go through all the mandatory steps over the phone; sending videos, texts, and talking one on one. After a few days of contact, and all our questions and concerns being answered for both sides, the foster deemed us fit to pick up our pup! We were able to meet him and pick him up on the same day! More...
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Jennifer Ulmaniec
I adopted my little guy in January and the process was super easy. Once I saw Louie listed on their website I immediately filled out the adoption application and I was contacted by the foster. I went to visit him and immediately knew he was the one for me. I would definitely recommend using this rescue!! More...
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Becky Steinhoff
Happy Tail Rescue is absolutely amazing. We found our second pup through HTR. They were very easy to work with, yet always kept the best interest of the animal in mind. After contacting HTR expressing our interest in the dog we were going to adopt, the Foster Mom contacted me directly asking some questions. We then set up a meet and greet and brought our current dog with to see how they interacted. We spent about an hour and a half with the pup when the Foster Mom told us she thought we made a great match. After the meet and greet, we set up a house inspection and submitted vet records for our current dog. Final step was to pick up the latest edition to the family. Very simple and detailed process that went smoothly. Very thankful for HTR and their ongoing work to place pets with families. More...
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Casey Kooiman
We adopted our pup from Happy Tails two years ago and were very satisfied with the process *and* our new best friend! I know they invested a lot of time and money into our dog & her litter to ensure they are healthy and ready for their forever families! Thank you for doing what you do, Happy Tails! More...
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Corey Keller
We love our Maci. Great place, easy to work with.
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Christine Dawson
I adopted from Happy Tails in March of 2016. Happy Tails rescued a litter of puppies from a high kill shelter down south. My Vinny was one of those pups ! I completed the online application and was contacted timely to set up a time to meet the puppy and his 2 brothers. Valerie, their foster Mom, gave me information on each dogs personality. She was dead on even to today with Vinny. He is the definition of feisty! He has been such an amazing addition to our family and it is all thanks to Happy Tails!! Vinny wasn't old enough to come home so Valerie would send pic updates. Vinny was named Buzz when we met him. Valerie asked if we picked a name and immediately started calling him Vinny. He knew his name when I picked him up. It has been a great experience adopting through Happy Tails and continuing to watch all of their great work on Facebook. More...
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Lisa Hartwig
We adopted our girl almost two years ago from Happy Tails Rescue. They are a professional, thorough and caring organization and I would in a heartbeat,adopt another pup from them. Our girl is a parvo pup and she would not have survived if HT did not rescue her. Thank you Happy Tails!!! More...
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Emily Tank
In May 2019 we adopted Harley, a 8 week old Blue Heeler Mix. I saw her come up on their Facebook on a Wednesday afternoon. I put in an application right away and heard from the foster that night. We went and met her that Saturday. We knew we wanted her right away. We filed all the paperwork, paid, and set up her pick up on Monday. Everything moved very quickly (shockingly quick ) and everyone was super nice. We have had Harley for a little over 2 months now and she is a perfect fit for our fur family. It was an adjustment don't get me wrong. It took a good month for her to adjust, for her fur siblings to adjust, and for us to create a routine with her in it. If you are thinking of adopting it's going to take time for EVERYONE to adjust and to like each other. It's rough some days and your going to think about bailing but once the dust settles it is so worth it all!After reading some of the other reviews my best suggestion is read EVERYTHING you sign through Happy Tails. For everything they do for the animal community they have to have strict rules to protect themselves and the money they use to save more animals! So follow everything they say/ recommend and take your new pet to vet for a check up within the week of getting them to make sure you know everything you need to know. More...
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Jacky Tre
I am a foster and volunteer. I think Happy Tails does a great job. There's no pressure to send a dog home. I encourage all my applicants to take thier time and not feel rushed. Iv had some amazing fosters who have found great homes. I love hearing how my fosters are doing in thier new homes. More...
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Aleida Radzak
We adopted from Happy Tails in 2014. The process was a bit lengthy, but understandable given the circumstances that some of these poor animals are coming from. Things went smoothly and in no time we had our Benny with us. We couldn't be happier and are thankful every day that we were able to have him join our family. Thank you! More...
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Melissa McClain
I adopted from happy tails in 2016. The staff truly cares that the animals make it to good homes. They ask many questions about your living environment and ask to see your home (to make sure it's a good fit). The facility is clean and we'll kept. We love our pup and are so happy that happy tails rescued her! More...
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Jessie Hoff
Happy tails rescue was a great rescue to adopt from. Easy to apply for adoption, quick responses and cute puppies!! We adopted a puppy in February 2018 that cam from a reservation in South Dakota. We can’t imagine life without our Olive. Highly recommend adopting from Happy Tails Rescue More...
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brian george
We found our awesome dog Mercury at Happy Tails. He was well taken care of by his foster mom. He’s been with our family a year and a half and we couldn’t imagine him not being here. We took him to training classes at happy tails through Your Dog’s Best Friend. He performed like a champ. Thanks Happy Tails More...
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Jill Sigelman
I adopted my girl, Frankie, from Happy Tails in November 2016. Frankie came to Happy Tails through Lightshine Canine - Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Frankie was in pretty bad shape when she arrived at Happy Tails - mange, skinny, and shy. Happy Tails took great care of Frankie until I fell in love with this sad looking little girl. She is now living her best life, and I can’t be more thankful to Happy Tails for getting her started on this journey! More...
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In The Cave Sports
Great place with great employees who really care about their animals! Great to see
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Sarah Marquardt
I went through Happy Tails back in July of 2017. I was looking to adopt a dog! The entire process was AMAZING and everyone involved were very very kind. I visited a couple houses where the dogs were being fostered, they were very nice homes with even nicer people. When i finally found my Sophie (Butterscotch at the time) i fell in love. The adoption process was very thorough but i respected the fact that Happy Tails didn't want their fur babies going to bad homes, so i had no issue with all the steps. All in all, Happy Tails is an amazing agency and i recommend it to everyone that tells me they’re looking to adopt! More...
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Sherry Martens
We got our Poppy from here. There are a great rescue group and they sincerely care for these animals. They took great care of her until she found her forever home. The adoption process was thorough but easy. We will definitely adopt from them again. More...
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Eva Tharaldson
We adopted our fur baby Koda back in 2015, he's the best dog! He loves doing everything as long as he's with us. I highly recommend Happy Tails Rescue, if you're looking to add a new family member! They were easy to work with and are ready to answer any questions, during and especially after the adoption process. More...
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Shannon Mancuso
We got our dog from HTR in December of 2017 and when we decided we wanted another cat we went back to HTR in November of 2018. The staff was very helpful and the fosters were very accommodating to our schedule to meet with the pets. Our family is complete thanks to Happy Tails, would definitely recommend going there :) More...
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Amanda E.
I adopted my dog Gem from Happy Tails Rescue in May 2018. I had a great experience. The foster contacted us very quickly after applying and within a week I was bringing her home. She has been great. Highly recommend Petco's training program. It was very reasonable and money well spent. I read the prior reviews and I encourage you to read them as well and make your own judgements. When you adopt a rescue, you have to be ready for anything. The dog may have been cat/dog/child friendly in the fosters home, but may not be in your home. They clearly state on their website that the breeds are a best GUESS. Some of the dogs, like mine, come from Indian reservations where they tend to be 4+ different breeds. $400+ for a dog that comes altered, microchipped, heartwormed, flea/tick, shots, and transportation, that's a fair price. Once again, make your own judgements. If they have an animal that interests you, go visit it and see how it feels. Trust your gut. More...
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