LAST CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE INC
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December 13, 2012
I love Last Chance. We got our kity from them and while it's true they do not do any screening I beleive it's because their main goal is to get animals out of high kill shelters, get them spayed/neutered and medical care. they just don't have the time or resources to background check everyone that adopts a pet. If they did it would totally slow down the whole process. many of their workers are volunteers. In addition, doing a background check on someone doesn't always mean that person isn't going to neglect or abuse the animal. They DO require that once you adopt a pet, that you contact them "within a certain timeframe" with proof of your first vet visit. They also DO ask that you periodically post photos or an update on their facebook page or email. I feel they are doing the very best that they can and rescue a LOT of animals each year. Without Last Chance, our Missy would have been euthanized :( Can they do things better? Of course, there is ALWAYS room for improvement with everything and maybe one day if & when we don't have SO many unwanted pets, there will be more time and resources to properly screen adopters but for now I'm forever grateful to them for all the hard work they do.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 24, 2011
It has been three years since my dog died at this clinic without having a neuter surgery, on April 28, 2008 They used Xylazine 100mg/ml labeled for cattle & horses. The drug manufacturer stated NOT recommended for cats & dogs, yet they used it anyway. My dog died at this clinic . I do not recommend this clinic. My life has been changed by this and my heart forever remais broken. I had to pick a star as a rating but they don't deserve not even one star.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In the worst way. I was also treated badly afterwards.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not recommend them.
October 31, 2009
Waldorf Well Pet Clinic is where I took my dog to have a neuter surgery not knowing that this clinic was operated by last chance rescue. My dog was given a drug 43 times with a higher risk factor than other comparable ,safer drugs and he died before any surgery occurred.(XYLAZINE)T,his is a drug that is over 30 years old now their are safer drugs.I was charged for a surgery that NEVER happened. My dog should not have died. My life will never be the same. My dog was only 2 years 10 months old and he was found to be a normal dog on a necropsy report. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY TO ANYONE.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The DEATH of my beloved dog , I was charged for a neuter surgery that never occurred because my dog died in their care.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not recommend them to anyone.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
I had a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE HERE.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
In my opinion I am scared for the animals.
Ways to make it better...
My dog had not died using a drug off label without my informed consent and if I had been made aware that this clinic was operated by a rescue group to begin with. I was NOT informed.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The way they treat people when their dog dies at their facility and not informing clients that they are affillated with a rescue group. Using drugs not recommended by the drug Manufacturer.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO THIS FACILITY.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
1 person found this review helpful
April 7, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Assembly line, cats have no names, they don't care who adopts them, they are basically selling them. Business model to move cats as quickly as possible, not a real rescue.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
At least they are getting them fixed
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Have them at least review applications for adopters instead of just giving a cat to anyone with $135
March 1, 2011
Either I or my rescue organization have used this clinic numerous times and have taken more than 30 cats for treatment to this vet clinic. The treatment was professional, safe and necessary. In addition, the staff immediately alerted us to any medical problems and worked with us to minimize costs and risks. I have the utmost confidence in this clinic and will continue to use and recommend thier services to others.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Either I or my rescue organization have used this clinic numerous times and have taken more than 30 cats for treatment to this vet clinic. The treatment was professional, safe and necessary
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Have it open 7 days a week.
October 17, 2009
The Workers at Last Chance Animal Rescue Inc. & Waldorf Well Pet Clinic are dedicated to doing a great job in rescuing animals. They always take special care in treating the sick animals with the proper meds donating surgeries to the sick. They take pride in cleanliness of the animals and they even spend some quality time with the cats and dogs. I will not take my pets to any other pet well clinic, as I trust them that much!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
one of my cats is a rescued animal from Last Chance Animal Rescue Inc.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I know that with their neuter policy they are saving the lives of far more animals through the responsible spaying and new=utering of the rescued animals. thus increasing the quality of life of the animals as well.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Knowledgeable, professional, dedicated, experienced, focused and caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand to at least 5 other states and probably save the lives offer homes to at least 60,000 animals anually
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
1 person found this review helpful
September 18, 2009
1 person found this review helpful
I am very concerned about the standard of care (or lack thereof) employed at this charitie's "Wellness Clinic" for pets. I have adopted a cat from them. I recently learned that they use the drug xylazine as a pre-anesthetic for neuters/spays. Not only that, but they order the version intended for HORSES, which is a higher concentration. This drug, according to published reports, is associated with a high incidence of mortality compared to average. For dogs, it is 43 times higher than average. It has fallen out of favor witht the better vets. I realize that LCAR is rescuing animals, and I am grateful they rescued my cat, but WHY do they not believe that these animals are entitled to better, more appropriate, more modern drugs? They confirmed the use of this drug in a small claims court case which I witnessed. The plaintiff who sued them lost, but during the case they admitted to using this drug in the HORSE version for dogs and cats. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR PRACTICES! All animals should be entitled to the best available care, yes, even rescues. Animal lovers, oif all people, should know that!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Uses an older, more dangerous drug in spay/neuters than others available. Death of a dog. Possible dangers to rescue animals.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Immediately require the vet to take updated training in current anesthesia practices; order and use safer drugs.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
My cat. I am grateful for him.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Nice and entirely unaware of this frightening practice
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Improve standards of veterinary care it provides to animals. But it could and should do that anyway.
Ways to make it better...
I had never found out about the drug their vet uses, which he admitted in court.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Killing some of the very same animals it is trying to save with use of xylazine, an old drug with high risks.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I really wish they'd do better. I know they save animals on balance, but deaths associated with xylazine are unnecessary when better drugs are available.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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