Friends Of the Attleboro Animal Shelter

The Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter is one of the best in the state or anywhere in my opinion. Perhaps they don't pick up the phone because they are helping animals not only in their care, but those who are in need outside of the shelter. Every volunteer and employee (only 1 full-time) cares deeply about the animals and show them more love than many have ever known. The volunteers' time at the shelter is primarily spent walking, playing, cleaning, administering medications, feeding and doing anything little other thing their four-legged guests need. Each and every kennel has a cozy bed, blanket (when needed) and toys for these abandoned, mistreated and/or sick animals on the mend. During the cold winters in the older shelter, the dogs had winter coats and extra blankets. The volunteers also transport the animals to and from the vet, training, rehabilitation, and foster homes. One volunteer goes to the shelter late every evening for a final check, cookie and kisses. They have organized major search parties for lost dogs, posting flyers - searching day and night through woods, water and snow. They also organize fundraisers so they can continue to give these animals the best care possible. FAAS volunteers are advocates for their animals and all animals. Every animal brought to FAAS is evaluated for health and behavior, vetted, socialized, trained and/or rehabilitated if necessary. This shelter does not have a revolving door, it is a big foster home managed by a loving foster family. Finally, their adoption process is thorough for a reason. It's not simply first come, first served. All applications are carefully reviewed, if you are selected, introductions and interviews are made at the shelter, a home inspection is done, personal and veterinary references checked. They might ask for an in-home trial period and home visits after the adoption. This is a rescue organization, not a shelter of yesteryear when you pointed at the dog and it was yours. FAAS ensures their guests find genuine forever love. So they don't answer the phones and you didn't get a return call. But I wonder what the message was? They have always returned my calls or responded when I've called about animals in distress. Perhaps your questions should have been asked during adoption hours. If you can't find time go to the shelter and see a pet or ask questions, then you don't have time or care enough to adopt a FAAS pet. The Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter are awesome people who have more love in their hearts than most. Their priorities are exactly where the should be - for the animals. So instead of judging, take the time to actually go to the shelter and meet these incredible people.

This place is great for general pet issues. The staff are all super friendly. The only complaint I have is that they don't seem to have the facilities in place for some of the more advanced issues a couple of my pets had recently and I had to go somewhere else, much further away and more expensive.

The staff seems to care for the animals in their charge and seems to know what they're doing. But don't expect a consistent message or even communication from the volunteers. When we filled out our application and were approved, we were told that having a preschooler would not be a problem because he has grown up with cats and he was well-behaved when they let cats out of their kennels. After we were approved, we asked if there were any cats available for adoption. We were told yes and invited to come back to the shelter. When we got there, the volunteer informed us that the cats were not in fact ready, but they should be in about a week. We went back today only for a third volunteer to tell us that the cats would not be ready "for a long time." We left again with our hopes dashed. Also, the two times we went to look at cats after our approval, the volunteers strongly hinted that they would not place a cat with us because we had a young child. If that is the policy, that's fine, but they should be clear about it. It would have saved a lot of wasted time and getting our hopes up.

Staff was amazing. Went to look at a specific dog and after talking and meeting they definitely look out for the best interests in the animals for the long run. The two volunteers in the cat part were amazing and spent time telling my children all about each cat and letting them play.

Very helpful. I've only had to deal with Carol and Butch because our family dog kept getting loose so unfortunately we became aquainted with Animal Control until we figured out the tips and tricks of our dogs runner. We became new dog and house owners in the same year so it was a little tricky getting the kinks out. They helped us with food for the dog as well as a outside shelter for our dog. You guys are wonderful!