Furry Pals Rescue

My Husband adopted our schnoodle Otis from Furry Pals Rescue about a 1.5 years ago. This was the best thing we could have ever done! My husband originally contacted the organization about a cockapoo (we have a female cockapoo that needed a companion) that we saw on the website. We were told that the cockapoo would not be a match for us… initially we were very upset by this because we felt unfit, but after further emails we discovered that the sweet cockapoo needed far more attention than my husband or myself could give (needed ²⁴⁄₇ companionship-​we work, so this was not possible). We then received an email about Otis… a black, spunky little schnoodle. The photo melted our hearts! My husband went and met up at with Chantalle and brought little Otis home! Our cockapoo has never been happier! I feel like we have played matchmaker for dogs! They are the best of friends, and I have no regrets! I really appreciate that Chantalle evaluates the person that she is adopting the dogs out to, and really knows how to match a dog with the right family!

I’ve dealt with a lot of animal «rescue» groups in the Houston area and this is one of the good ones.
We were looking at a great dane on their site, filled out the application and heard from them that day. We were told to bring a collar and leash in case they decided to allow us to take him home that day. Honestly? That made me worried. How would this person know I was worthy of bringing this animal home with me? Most of the better rescues in the area don’t just hand you a pet. They care about the ANIMAL and not about possibly wounding your pride, which is as it should be!
We asked a lot of questions about the dog and then finally I asked why she was so willing to let us take this dog home without a home visit. She said she talked to our vet and that was good enough for her. So if this is your first animal, she will probably work a bit more to verify that you will make a good home for a dog.
So why would someone work so hard for a dog? Look at her website (but not while eating) and you will see why. She pays for many of these animals to be treated for life-​threatening conditions. She doesn’t want to hear later that it’s been run over by a car or turned over to the pound because of an inexperienced and irresponsible owner! And I can’t say I blame her!
So sure, go get your dog from craigslist, but be prepared to treat them for all the issues that dogs from puppy mills have: heart worms, mange, malnourishment, or just general defects. Of course, for many of these you won’t know they have them until they are grown. At least when you adopt from this group you know you are adopting from someone who cares about animals and will know exactly what you are dealing with.
Just as other rescue groups won’t hold an animal for you, neither will this group. But as long as the animal goes to a caring home, that is what should matter.

This rescue does not have an address that you can go to to view the animals. All the animals are in foster homes. I paid the $ 10 application fee and filled out the application online and received an immediate response via e-​mail. A meeting with a pet was set up for the same day. In that regard I have no complaints. The person I dealt with was very short with me during the interview, somewhat condescending when answering my questions, and she actually tugged on my 6 yr old’s shirt to move him away from some glass shelving. I get the feeling they do not want to adopt pets to families with kids. The experience has me pretty much thinking I will not be doing the rescue thing. It was pretty humiliating. I will look at shelters or on craigslist.

My heart broke this Sunday when I went to furry pals rescue.
There she was with a red bandana around her neck and two colored eyes.
I immediately fell in love with Sunny (Australian cattle dog) and wanted to take her home but my apartment complex has 25 lb (breed restrictions). I took her for a walk for good 20 min; she was so friendly, calm and playful. When I brought her back to her cage she did not want to go back. I did not feel like leaving her there but I couldn’t take her home with me either.
It’s a non-​for profit organization that saves BARC dogs. All their animals are spayed, heartworm tested and vaccinated. The animals are up for adoption every weekend at Highland Village Pet Adoption Center right beside Williams and Sonoma.
I went there around 4:00 on Sunday. The place is real clean, they have a big play room in the back where you can take a dog you are interested in and play with them. You can also take a pet for a walk if you want (16 and above only). I saw many parents with their children this weekend. Some were just there to play with the animals and some were there to adopt. The staff is pretty good and really cares about the animals. One of the staff members told me that she is paying $ 75 everyday just to save a dog (Sunny).
They have variety of animals, cats, kittens, large medium and small dogs.
If anyone wants to adopt a 40 lb friendly, lovable dog PLEASE go to Highland Village this weekend and save Sunny!