Best Animal Shelter Springfield Near Me

Caitlyn Conklin: Every time I have tried to give them dogs I have found on the side of the road, which has been 3 times in the past 4 years...they're always full and will hardly help. It's kinda disappointing that there's no expansion to the place, while everything else in Springfield keeps expanding, it doesn't make sense. I feel bad for the animals.

MissouriPride USA: They need to work on their phone system. Either hire someone to take phone calls, or have an answering machine to leave a message on. Making customers wait to talk to someone while playing irritating music only to be told six minutes into the phone call that all of their employees are busy with other customers. and then told that they are busy and can't is very unprofessional.However, when I lost my dog back in November, they were kind to me when I spoke to them and said that they would let me know when they found her.Also, they need to hire more people.

Bruce D: I spotted a dead kitty on east Sunshine in front of Arvest Bank today and tried 5 times to reach someone at the animal control office and was put on hold for over 15 minutes twice before being hung up on. Even their #2 selection about reporting a lost animal instead gives you the hours, location and directions and has nothing to do with reporting a lost or found animal.I feel very sorry for the owners of the poor little kitty but I finally just had to file a “found” report online as I could never reach a person in this office. Maybe the owners will find the poor thing as obviously animal control probably isn’t going to do anything, given no one ever answers their phone.

Kelly Leedy: The people that work there were really nice and understanding I had no problem with them I like them very much and you're wonderful job keep up the good work cuz no other people have the heart to do it I feel for you thank you very much

Patty Dowdy: These people need to do a better job of helping the animals under their care and getting them back to the original owner

Daniel Mitchell 123: Great puppies

the honeyman: I have literally *never* been able to get ahold of anybody via their phone number, and the lady who came out to talk to me was one of the rudest individuals I've ever had the displeasure of speaking with. All she tried to do is berate and shame me for needing their services, when I was already the last resort for a dog who would have otherwise been in the shelter 2 weeks ago. Don't waste your time or leave your animals here, go to the Humane Society, where both people and animals are actually treated humanely.

Brittany: I found my bruno 35 dollars day one day 2 56 dollars but the update their shots that was a plus

Kelly Reusch: Staff was friendly and helpful

Thomas Lile: Nice and friendly people doing great work for pets

Shayla Armstrong: I am missing my cat and I think they might have him and so I've called and emailed and when I call I get put on hold for 30+ minutes and then I get hung up on and they don't answer emails. Apparently on Wednesday they close at 11 am which is absolutely ridiculous. They obviously don't care.

Michael Brennan: The workers are very sweet. We gave a rescued stray cat, that we had been tending for a while, to them today. The facilities appeared very clean, organized and the workers all appeared to care about the critters :)

Jenn Johnson: Just spent an hour on hold only to find out they are closed. My neighbor and I have tried and tried to contact them regarding a animal hoarder (cats) on our street and the horrid conditions these cats live in outside. One was hit and killed during the night. Wonder how many more will die from being hit, lack of food and water, or from flea infestation

Jeannie Wright: Can never talk to anyone Monday waited 30 minutes Tuesday waited 46 minutes please people answer your phones. I finally just gave up.

Crystal Farris: Dogs were kept in small cages with too many others and was complete filth

Sabrina Jutton: talk about a run around, animal control in Springfield is a complete JOKE. Just loook at their hours for starters. Alot of the workers are lazy in catching dogs, ive seen 3 times where they have just let the dogs keep running my side of town. recently my dog was attacked by my neighbors dog. They were and still are more worried about my dog being a pit bull then the health of my dog after being attacked. Animal control is least worried about making Springfield safe and more worried about bringing in the city money and looking like they are busy.I've met a couple workers with good hearts, but there is more dark and rude workers who don't care about the health and attachment that comes with owning a pet. perfect example was when I had called to report my dog getting out of my fence.. I love my dog, she's was the only kid i was able to have. Anywho, she somehow got out of my fence. I called animal control desperate for help to bring my Furbaby home. Instead I got told if they find her before I did they were writing me a ticket and how irresponsible of an owner i am for this.when animal control can show some passion and help their community instead of looking to punishing the good owners, I'll change my review. for now this is how they have made me feel.

Joseph Cushing: Slow or no response to aggressive dogs. My first time calling about a loose pit bull a few years ago had me waiting for almost an hour before someone finally arrived. Then, my son was attacked and bitten about a year later and the response time was about 20 minutes. Right now, I just got off the phone after waiting 50 minutes for a responder. The hold time was over 15 minutes. I was calling to tell them the dog left after about 35 minutes of non-stop barking at me and following me around on my property. The lady I spoke to canceled the responder.

Tina Applegate: They left a written note pertaining to my son's dog requesting that we call them yet after numerous attempts to call them and being placed on hold for more than thirty minutes at a time, we received no answer to our call. We have tried for two days now yet all they do is place you on hold. Poor business ethics!!!

ozarkmrs nonya: I was on hold for 1hr and gave up. There is no way they have that high of a call volume. I cant come into the facilty because I am always working during the hours they are open and I need to take care of some business. Ive done this over the phone before with no problem. In fact just last September and I didnt wait on the phone for an hour. From other reviews mentioning the same issue, this is an area that needs improvement and should be addrressed.

Amy snow: I got my lost dog back with updated shots and a microchip!

William Keyes: I am very grateful for their service. I wound up with a pregnant stray can and 2 stray males. Their all fixed now and the kittens will go to responsible homes. A Godsend for the community. That is where my charitable $ will go.

Shelby Maxville: Do not go here. Brought a dog here they said they would take him. As soon as we walked in they acted terrified of him. He's a boxer mix. He growled and barked a couple of times and they labeled him 'aggressive' yet they claim to deal with those types of dogs. He's in a home currently with 3 cats 3 dogs and 5 chickens hed never hurt a fly unless they hurt him first even then he's all bark and no bite. Their "behavior specialist" flinched and backed away when he simply barked this place is a joke.

Rhonda Rose: The person who intakes is the most kind person ever! I was in tears, and she was supportive and very gentle with my dog.

J Foley: Denied because we might put a dog outside.. you heard that right because we might leave a dog outside in a large fenced in yard. Here’s a bit of info, dogs who spend more time outside have reduced levels of hip dysplasia, asthma, mineral deficiencies, and cancer.

Sarah Berry: Me and my partner adopted a 6 month old lab mix named Duke from here. If you adopted a dog 6 months or older the adoption fee was only $25! Duke also came with all his vaccines, was fixed had basic leash training, and a microchip which was really reassuring to me. Me and my partner both love him and he loves our Australian shepherd. One of the guys here also said that if you buy a Bissell vacuum it helps out other sheltered animals so I was happy to replace my broken vacuum with a Bissell! I will definitely adopt here again when the time comes.

Markus Murray: Really nice people

Sam Dettlaff: Adopted our kitten from them, they’re wonderful to work with!!!

Daniel Blakeley: Rude and not helpful staff. Unfriendly.

Ian Federov: I came in to adopt a cat. After telling the staff that I would be allowing the cat to be outside they tried to deny the adoption. So, they essentially will not allow people to adopt a cat unless it only sees the inside of a house for the remainder of its life. Never touch grass, never see a sky. These people are ignorant and if there is a surplus of unadopted pets, THEY are the reason. Anyhow, my cats live inside/outside with a cat door. Happy as any pet can be. Living the good life. No leash, no BS progressive pronouns!

Superior Auto Detail And Paint Correction: Great place, the folks were super helpful, took time to sit with us and answer questions, and we got to go home with Mellow and we are so happy to have him!! I'm even planning on going to be a volunteer there

JAMES HENDERSON: Love taking my fur babies to the Cooper clinic, they really enjoy their visits.

Vicki Oxner: Would give as no stars after going here to possibly get a kitten. Staff were rude, very disorganized and very poor customer service. Would not even let me look at any kittens due to as the staff person said "not ready". Feel sorry for the poor animals. Will not go back and would not recommend. Find a pet somewhere else.

ORBIT TIMELESS: The Humane Society helped us find a great new dog named Hoss. They have many wonderful animals to choose from for adoption and the staff is very kind and helpful!

A Roberts: My girlfriend was approved to foster a dog. We came to see Hank (the dog) and when we asked if we could take him to my house the staff lady came in and snatched him from us and was extremely rude without any real explanation. They could've just said that was not allowed but instead now she's not allowed to adopt Hank at all for some unknown reason. Overall terrible experience.

Kerry and Friends with Kerry Joe Miller: They are amazing people with a passion for animals!

Robert Bosley: Disappointed. Times have been hard and I run an animal sanctuary. I needed help so I called about being given some dog food. The girl on the phone said she couldn’t do anything I er the phone but to come in and they could help me. Forty-five minute drive. I walked in and asked about a possible food donation and told them someone there had told me to come in to get food. “Who did you speak to,” she asked. I don’t know about you but writing down the name of everyone I speak to on the phone is not something I prioritize for. The question was meant to put me in the defensive - a challenge I couldn’t meet. The woman behind the desk (I don’t know her name, either) was dismissive. “We don’t have food. Do we have food?” she asked someone (whose name I didn’t record because I don’t get to store enough information in a day). “I don’t think so,”came the reply.“If you have a rescue you are on your own,” she instructed. “You have to pay for all the costs.” And with that the broom hit me across the mouth - or it felt like that.Yes, I lost a job and was at the catch point in my new job where payday seemed miles away. I needed help. I didn’t get it. I was dismissed.The parking lot was nice.

Donald Oden: What I saw of was very nice

Joyce Gabel: Very clean facility

Tabitha Reeve: Incredibly sweet and helpful!

James Bill: Woman at the front counter with the mustache was very very rude. I must not have read the application close enough (which i admit is my fault) because she came to me in a very rude tone saying my landlord said i have two other cats at home which I had no problem admitting to her, I just didn’t read the application question correctly. She then proceeded to rudely tell me that I have to have vaccination records on my other cats or else i cannot adopt at all. It was her tone that was very rude. I’m a vet tech and all of the other employees had no idea what they were talking about and literally admitted out loud that they were giving the wrong medication to cats. Do not adopt from here.

John Swanberg: Great Place! Great People!

Georgia Moses: The facility was clean, the employees were very kind.I would recommend this place for anyone looking to adopt a new furry friend

Jonathan Cook: Extremely helpful

janet melton: We have gotten two of our long term babies over the last approx 20 years. Don't really have anything bad to say. These have both been wonderful animals ❤️. Would not hesitate to do it again.

Karen Watson: Sweet and caring staff. Very helpful.

Mercedes Christensen: My fur baby, Kaimana, was born and raised at CARE for the first 6 months of his life. I could just tell how much the staff took such great care and loved my little guy. Kaimana is now 3 years old💜

Cathy Slinger: Very nice caring people.

Lisa “Dog Mom” Young: They are super nice there and work very hard to help you find a wonderful dog that fits who you are. We are older and have physical limitations so need a laidback, gentle sweet adult dog. They will let you know when they get a new arrival that will fit your lifestyle. They are a no kill shelter, they rescue animals from shelters that do euthanize.

Martina Spencer: Love my beautiful Queen Stormy she is so sweet.

Amy snow: We adopted the cutest dog! The staff was great!

Greg Harms: Have adopted cats in the past, good people to deal with.

Yvettee Grisham: Only because rated thim low was I was looking to adopt a dog and they don't really have a list of what dogs are for adoption you know when you look at a website for adopting dogs and that's what they do that's what they should show you so I haven't been there yet

John Mark Messerian: An upstanding and worthy establishment for our pets that are always looking for a good family/forever home.

Shelia Dietz: This care center is amazing. It does sadden me that most facilities such as these are filled with our canine friends and Black dogs. Spay your pets people! What is the matter with a black dog? So strange.I am so happy we have people and places like this who will tend to our furry angels. Thank you .very much.Please keep your good work with the tenderness and care you show.I didn't do this review. Attention: I didn't do this review but I'm behind any facility that helps animals. Keep up the great work. Now tofind out how someone reviewed for me.

Andrea Williams: The friendliest staff who always puts the animals needs first

Michael Brennan: This place ROCKS!!!! The ladies who run the rescue, Pfeiffer and Annie are the sweetest people, care about the dogs and cats tremendously and will go out of their way to help you out

Ke'Aaron Loudermill: It's a good organization to surrender your animals they get taken care of and rehomes but I do think they need to update their website lol

Denise Dunn: Always awesome

Pixie Lewis: Amazing people helping find homes for animals. Everyone was wonderfully kind and helpful.

Loretta Estebane: It was great. I loved it

Cindy Rolland: Awesome !