Joyful Rescues

I wish I did more research on this so called humanitarian shelter. I had to put down my second rescue due to cancer on 2÷29÷16. The house is too quiet and I started a search for a new rescue. I don’t have kids and my dogs are my kids. They get the best of everything. I have gone without things for myself to well over $ 35 000 to take care of my dogs!
On 2÷29÷16 I filled in their 12 – 15 page application. It stated that it would take at least 3 days or more to process. I was having supper for myself and not used to not having one of them asking for nibbles. Very sad and missing my loved ones. After eating by myself I checked my phone. I was surprised to get a voice mail and e-​mail saying I was approved and that the dog I wanted would be at the Pet-​smart in Webster NY between 11:30 and 2:00 that day. If I liked the dog she would be coming home that day.
I was honest on my application and what I told her on the phone. (Katie?) alias, I don’t know. At the end of the conversation I wanted to confirm the time at Pet-​smart. She then said there was another application for the dog and she would get back to me. This dog was supposedly up for adoption for a year and within 10 minutes a new application. ???
I had tear of sorrow and the tears of joy when I got my acceptance. The they just stuck the dagger in me. I replied to the e-​mail that was sent via Joye but not. They never got back as promised.
I have no idea who is running the show there but the Attorney General and the Human Society needs to look into this place. Oh yes, I have save the e-​mails and phone conversation if they think they can dispute this.
I have seen this with other so called rescue places. Just a bunch a control freaks. I don’t know if they really have any dogs. Shame on you and you picked the wrong person to screw with!!!
In Memory of Samantha, Monty, Pauly, Suzie and Jade.
PS. The only check they did on that long form was to call my vet. Pooo.

I drove over 2 hours to adopt this beautiful puppy back in October. When I returned home my two resident dogs would not accept this puppy. One of my dogs growled, snapped, peed in the house (which he NEVER DOES) and charged at this 10 lb dog. The other dog growled, snapped and shook. My dogs had an alpha dog that passed away 10 months prior to that. They spoke loud and clear that they didn’t want their pack changed. So I returned this sweet little puppy after two days. Do you think that they could refund my $ 450, nope the email that I sent they ignored. I realize now that it states in the adoption agreement that they don’t refund any returns. I wasn’t sent home with a copy of the adoption paper that I signed when I adopted the puppy. But after two days! Seriously! That puppy was adopted again a few days later, so they made $ 900 off of that puppy. I feel that all rules are made to be broken and there needs to be special exceptions made for certain circumstances. I always adopt, I never shop and always will. Also no added expense was taken on by the rescue by me returning the puppy. I drove over 2 hours to return her, all expense was to me. I feel that it is very unethical of a rescue to not reimburse especially after 2 days. It’s not like I had her for weeks. I wasn’t going to have my dogs hurt her nor was I going to live like that. Very disappointed and have gotten the word out to my rescue friends about my experience.

I am probably the biggest dog lover you can meet and my current dog is spoiled rotten! My boyfriend and iin our 40’s and don’t have kids so our dog is our child. After careful consideration and several trips to Pet Smart in Orchard Park we figured it was time to apply. I was outright denied with no explanation. And I wasn’t just denied for the pet I applied for but from adopting from them at all! I think they are dog hoarders and excepting donations from people while those poor dogs sit there waiting for good homes.

I first adopted a dog in 7/​2013, and it was a great experience. It was my first time ever dealing with a rescue organization. The application I filled out was very thorough, and I received a phone call a few days later that I was approved. I went down to Joyful on a Saturday, spent several hours with several different dogs, and basically let the dog pick us. It was the dog that licked me the most. I went back 18 months later and adopted another dog. The rescue didnt know much about her other than she was very shy. They sent me home with information on how to deal with the shyness, and it was helpful. Both me and the dog have come a long way coping with her shyness. She continues to get better, even after 18 months! Joyful Rescues has many volunteers, just go into Petsmart in Orchard Park or Webster on any Saturday. I can only think that a rescue is not going to be as successful in attracting soooo many volunteers, unless it is a top notch organization. Plain and simple, these people care what they are doing, and they are making a difference. I can only think that most of the negative reviews are from people that have not been approved. I would recommend potential adopters to stop in at Petsmart in Orchard Park or Webster, and speak with a volunteer or two, and pick up some information there to get a feel about Joyful Rescues. All I can say is that my experience was nothing but POSITIVE !!!

I have adopted two dogs from Joyful Recues. They are wonderful companions and are part of my family. What I love about this rescue is that they have a tough screening process and their goal is to match the best dog/​cat to a forever home. They followed up with my current dog Piper as I was not accustomed to terrier type of dog… they really took time to educate me and the transition with my little Piper has been smooth. My first dog, gizmo, they saved from certain death something that no other rescue in this area would do… They raised money for her surgery and I got to adopt the best three legged dog that lives… Thank you JR for what you have done for me and all the animals you save!

Ok, here’s my story– Was APPROVED, was told to pick out the puppy I was interested in by looks only (no description of personality given, had to ask), was told when my Petsmart! ‘meet and greet’ would be and then TOLD that I would need to decide and take him that day of the ‘meet and greet’! I was like ‘Ok, you got this, a gut feeling is all you need and that usually comes right away, Right?’ Well, two days passed and I was feeling a little anxietal, so I decided to call to see if I could come out there prior, AT THEIR CONVENIENCE, to see the puppy before I adopt. I was met with such resistance and attitude, you would’ve thought I was questioning their business practices! I asked for even just 15 minutes of their time, and was told that the foster mom is very busy-​works a lot! (Isn’t that what people get denied for). By the end of the conversation I was told by the woman on the phone that now I made THEM uneasy about the adoption and that I am no longer able to adopt from them-​I would have to look elsewhere! Why? Because I was trying to be a responsible adopter by wanting to see if his personality was going to a good fit for me and my 10 year old ADOPTED dog?! Of my own, I have adopted 2 cats as kittens-​1 just passed away last Nov at 15, and the other is still with me at 16, and my dog, Bella, who is going to be 11 that I rescued through Pet Connection, Inc. I have also been involved (either with a parent or a significant other) with other pet adoption processes and NEVER have they gone as poorly as this! If you are approved here, better not deviate from THEIR plan of how they want the adoption to take place! Even if it’s for ALL THE RIGHT REASONS and not just to be a thorn in their side!
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joyful rescue has a specific type of person they are looking for and if your not it they are very rude and sarcastic. It’s too bad because their animals and volunteers are wonderful. It would be a much better rescue if it was run by a committee instead of a single individual who seems to have issues.

I recently became the adopted mom of a beautiful mixed breed puppy from Joyful Rescues. I first saw her on the website and filled out the application online. I heard back immediately that my application had been received and would be reviewed, that I would hear shortly and I did! Within days we had the arrangements worked out and I was able to bring my sweet puppy home. I was able to meet with the lovely woman who fostered the litter which had just been brought up from a shelter in Virginia. She was able to tell me about the pup and what she knew about its circumstances, and also gave good bits of advice. Walking the puppy after getting home with her I ran into a neighbor who fell in love with the little cutie. I told him she had litter-​mates still at Joyful Rescue and in about a week there was a «joyful» reunion on our block with my pup and her sister! They were overjoyed as were we all. They now live 3-​doors from each other and love their play dates, as well as just running into one another during their daily walks.
I received follow-​up emails and a phone call from the Joyful Rescue staff as well as the foster mom, all wanting to know how things were going, and let me know I only needed to call them if I had questions, concerns or needed advice.
I have to say that I think some of the negative reviews I have read here are quite unfair. I trust that Joyful Rescues has the experience and concern for each animal at heart, and probably knows when an applicant would be a suitable owner. I saw no signs of «hoarding» at the rescue whatsoever, just a staff committed to finding the best home for each of the little creatures.

I should have listened to the rest of the reviews I read online about this place. I had found a dog that I was absolutely in love with and she was older so I figured maybe she had been there awhile and was ready to finally have a loving home with a big backyard and someone to pamper her and take care of her every need. After filling out the application and writing a follow up email to make sure they had received my email I was called by them and was asked why I had lied on the application… I hadn’t even realized I had forgotten to add that I had given back a kitten (that I had for maybe 3 days at most) to the adopter because she wasn’t getting along with my other kitten. So apparently that means I’m unfit to take care of any other animals… Even though the pets I have now eat better than I do and are treated like royalty… Anyways it’s the same as al the rest of the reviews the woman who I spoken to must have a god complex and was extremely rude. I feel even worse for the poor dogs and cats that would have gone to loving homes but got their chance ripped away by this bitch. Don’t get your hopes up who knows maybe you’ll be the absolute perfect candidate to adopt an animal from this perfect place!!!

The WORST! I think the owner is a animal hoarder with a God complex. Save yourself time and heartache: read reviews elsewhere before submitting an application for this place.

I should have done more research before trying to adopt a dog from Joyful rescues. Shame on me for not doing my research as i have yet to read ONE review of JR that was positive.
To give you background, i had just euthanized my 14 year old yellow lab in January and our family was distraught. After the past few months, we decided we were now ready to share our love with a new puppy. My wife and i have been dog owners and around dogs in our homes since we could walk.
We filled out the application and submitted it. Unlike most of the complaints i have read, they actually called my references. A few short days later they called and told us congratulations, we were approved to adopt Gavin, an adorable Shepherd Doberman mix. They called friday evening and asked if we could pick him up saturday at a local Petsmart. Unfortunately, we were on our way out of town until sunday. I asked if we could make arrangements to pick him up Monday and the owner said that would be fine and she looked forward to hearing from us. So we told our children and showed them the video of Gavin and told them we would be picking him up that week. My 8 year old watched that video probably 50 times. He was in love. I called first thing monday morning to arrange for the pickup, and they informed me that Gavin was taken home by another family on Saturday. I was audibly upset, but i was professional about my disappointment. I now had to tell my kids they were not getting the dog they fell in love with. They told me that they had to do what was best for the dog and if that meant getting out of their shelter two days sooner, that is what they do. I do not have an issue with that policy. It would have been appropriate for them to disclose that there was a possibility the dog could go home with another family that weekend. Then i would not have mentioned anything to the kids and they would not have been so let down. So we inquired about another dog. I received the email below:
«Due to the tone of the phone call we received today we are not prepared to adopt to your family yet. We would like to speak with more references first. Please provide two additional references and we will go from there»
Seriously? We were already deemed to be acceptable, and because of their lack of communication we are suddenly unfit to adopt? These people use emotions as weapons and as reasons to unjustly deny adoptions. I would caution anyone to do some research before choosing this shelter. I found 31 reviews with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5. They have also had 6 complaints to the better business bureau. That many bad reviews can’t be a coincidence or just a few bitter people. I would have given them 0 stars here if i could have. Please beware…