Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

Meagan Parkins

I have been looking for a dog for a while now. When I saw one of the dogs online who had JUST been posted, I filled out an application immediately. When I was emailed with more about her, she sounded like the perfect fit. I live an hour away and work remotely, but due to the timeframe, I was unable to take immediate time off. I got time off that day at 4 to leave early and make it to my 5:30 appointment. My application had been approved and everything. I just received an email that they already adopted out the dog to someone who made it there first and it’s a first come first serve basis. This seems “basis” does not seem to be in best interest of the dog given now I cannot even be considered. The dog automatically goes to the family who happened to have the money and the freedom to make it there before me even though I did everything in my power to get there as soon as I can. Who knows if I would have been a better fit for the pup than the people who made it there first. As a young adult who is working hard, this has made it impossible for me to add a shelter pup to my home. The communication between me and the shelter was always pleasant, just bummed I (and other families in my shoes) have to miss out on opportunities because their policy is only in favor of the more privileged adopter.

Olivia Green

This animal shelter is amazing! I adopted a kitted on 7/28/22. The day before we found this place online with the cutest kitten and I new I had to get her. My boyfriend submitted the application online and they got back to us the same day about adopting the kitten. They told us she is a very sweet and affectionate cat so we payed them the money to hold her from being adopted by others. The next day I went and picked her up and they gave me cat food, toys and lots of treats for my new kitten. I didn’t even fully meet her or see her until I put her in my car and opened the carrier they gave me. I was immediately obsessed with her! They were 100% correct that she is so affectionate and the sweetest kitted she could be. The staff was so nice and I strongly recommend adopting from this business! Adopt don’t shop.

Nicole Barnett

After my husky running off while we were in Ottawa visiting I wasn't able to get into my old FB to get help by posting it there for lookout. Vanessa was so helpful by offering to post it if I could email a pic and info about Jax. She was supportive just the same when he made it back to me. I'm grateful they are amazing here.

Mara Kagawa

I adopted my cattle dog mix from this shelter in February and even though the learning curve was high (they told me she was potty trained -- she wasn't) I'm so thankful that I went here to get my baby! She is currently training to be a therapy dog, and by Fall, she should be fully certified. Additionally, through DNA testing, someone noticed that Miel looked like their dog. I hope I can get into contact with them soon. Miel might have a sibling! I didn't see the message until recently so I hope I can get a response from them.