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Circle 2 Rescue

Evergreen, CO

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Shelters are often inundated with pet surrenders, and do not want to provide a simple outlet that takes away the obligation of responsible pet ownership. Therefore, they would prefer that people try hard to find a solution before resorting to surrendering their pet to a shelter. If you must find a new home for a pet, please try posting to our adoption portal before placing the burden on the shelter. Direct adoptions work well and allow everyone to share in the accountability of their community!

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nØkill Rating Based on 219 Reviews

3.5 (219 reviews)Adoptable Pets in Colorado

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submitted by Circle 2 Rescue on 06/15/25

last checked 11/09/26

Circle 2 Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill 501c3 rescue organization dedicated to rescuing homeless, abused and abandoned animals. By working with committed volunteers, foster homes, and local veterinarians we rescue animals in need and place them in well-matched, carefully screened permanent homes.

Mailing Address: PO Box 3914 Evergreen, CO 80439

E-mail: [email protected]

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Review Summary*

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  • Feral Cat TNR Program19Reviews★★★★★
  • High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter18Reviews★★★★★
  • Rescue Groups24Reviews★★★★★
  • Foster Care20Reviews★★★★★
  • Comprehensive Adoption Programs24Reviews★★★★★
  • Pet Retention20Reviews★★★★★
  • Medical and Behavior Programs19Reviews★★★★★
  • Public Relations/Community Involvement21Reviews★★★★★
  • Volunteers19Reviews★★★★★
  • Proactive Redemptions16Reviews★★★★★
  • A Compassionate Director19Reviews★★★★★
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Reviews

Feral Cat TNR Program ★★★★★ 3.5 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:11

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:31

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 18:59:53

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:21

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:07

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:16

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:57:35

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:21

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:29

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:15

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:41

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:40:30

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:04:44

  • ★★★★★posted by Tanea Tyars, on 2020-08-05 19:15:37

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-06-02 06:30:00

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-05-21 00:07:41

  • ★★★★★posted by Julie Lafeir, on 2020-03-16 03:15:56

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-06 23:58:38

    N/A

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:15:13

    I applied to adopt a dog and I have wonderful credentials. All my dogs have had the best of care,training and a loving home. I had a deaf pitbull that I had trained and together we ensure she grew up happy and confident. Dogs that required specialists for neurology, cardiology, oncology got it. My dogs have lived 13-17 years. I was declined a chance to meet a dog because I didn't already have a dog. I had recently put a 17 year old dog to sleep and I wanted to start with one dog. Circle2 and the foster indicated I could not adopt and offered to allow me to adopt if they let me home two dogs. This shows very poor judgement, bringing two new dogs into a new environment. Lynn the foster seemed to have the all the say and call the shots. He would not respond to the agencies requests to contact me or set up an interview. I have always had dogs. The dog would have access to day care at mom's house, run off a fenced yard and access to the best veterinary care. The dog is a pitbull. I have experience with pit bulls. It was ridiculous how our interaction was handled. When I questioned their logic, they became very defensive. Steer clear. They think they have the dog's best interests in mind, but they do not. BTW, the admin indicated at one point in our conversations they had issues with this foster parent.

High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter ★★★★★ 3.7 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:23

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:33

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 18:59:55

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:24

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:09

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:19

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:57:37

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:22

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:30

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:17

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:43

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:40:36

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:04:47

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:40:26

  • ★★★★★posted by Tanea Tyars, on 2020-08-05 19:15:41

  • ★★★★★posted by Julie Lafeir, on 2020-03-16 03:16:14

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-06 23:58:44

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:16:07

    Not sure, though I understand they require this if theb dog was not spayed

Rescue Groups ★★★★★ 3 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:29

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:35

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 18:59:58

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:26

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:11

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:22

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:57:38

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:24

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:32

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:18

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:46

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:17:31

  • ★★★★★posted by Andrea DeLeon, on 2023-01-20 13:12:23

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:40:43

  • ★★★★★posted by Victoria Granger, on 2021-12-27 18:47:16

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:04:53

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2021-03-10 03:25:20

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:40:34

  • ★★★★★posted by Tanea Tyars, on 2020-08-05 19:15:46

  • ★★★★★posted by T Kelly, on 2020-07-17 23:06:04

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-06-02 06:30:21

  • ★★★★★posted by Julie Lafeir, on 2020-03-16 03:16:36

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-06 23:59:20

    This group needs to not practice discrimination.

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:16:36

    Not sure

Foster Care ★★★★★ 3.6 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:34

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:38

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:02

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:28

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:13

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:36

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:57:40

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:26

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:33

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:20

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:47

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:17:40

  • ★★★★★posted by Andrea DeLeon, on 2023-01-20 13:12:27

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2022-05-17 14:09:23

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:40:48

  • ★★★★★posted by Victoria Granger, on 2021-12-27 18:47:28

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:05:24

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:40:38

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-06 23:59:34

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:10

    Their fosters make determinations without conversing without applicants

Comprehensive Adoption Programs ★★★★★ 3.3 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:39

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:40

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:05

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:30

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:15

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:27

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:59:52

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:27

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:35

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:22

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:51

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:17:45

  • ★★★★★posted by Andrea DeLeon, on 2023-01-20 13:16:39

  • ★★★★★posted by Zachary Zacchero, on 2022-09-29 18:13:26

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2022-05-17 14:10:15

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:41:32

  • ★★★★★posted by Victoria Granger, on 2021-12-27 18:47:33

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:05:30

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2021-03-10 03:29:16

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:00

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-06-23 22:10:54

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-06-02 06:30:29

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:00:49

    The person who reviewed my application was only interested in getting information from me about a backup plan if something were to happen to me! Something can happen to a 21 year old! This is age discrimination of the worst sort. I can't believe a 501C can do this.

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:16

Pet Retention ★★★★★ 3.4 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:44

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:41

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:34

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:32

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:18

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:40

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-26 23:12:06

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 23:00:04

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:29

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:37

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:23

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:53

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:17:50

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:41:39

  • ★★★★★posted by Victoria Granger, on 2021-12-27 18:47:36

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:05:37

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:03

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-06-02 06:30:45

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:03:31

    According to the representative, the only way to stop animals from being surrendered is to place them in a home and have a backup person who will take the animal. Your statement above contradicts this. Who would ever turn to these people for advice or compassion? Evergreen hopefully has other shelters that celebrate the companionship of a dog and its human!

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:21

Medical and Behavior Programs ★★★★★ 3.5 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:49

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:43

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:37

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:36

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:20

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:43

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 23:02:14

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:31

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:39

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:25

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:55

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:17:55

  • ★★★★★posted by Andrea DeLeon, on 2023-01-20 13:16:45

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2022-05-17 14:11:04

  • ★★★★★posted by Victoria Granger, on 2021-12-27 18:47:42

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:05:40

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:06

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:03:35

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:30

Public Relations/Community Involvement ★★★★★ 3.3 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:55

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:45

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:39

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:40

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:22

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:46

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 23:02:27

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:32

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:40

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:27

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:57

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:18:02

  • ★★★★★posted by Andrea DeLeon, on 2023-01-20 13:16:48

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2022-05-17 14:11:33

  • ★★★★★posted by Victoria Granger, on 2021-12-27 18:47:45

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:05:42

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2021-03-10 03:29:23

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:09

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-06-02 06:31:09

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:03:47

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:33

Volunteers ★★★★★ 3.7 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:45:59

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:47

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:41

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:42

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:25

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:49

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 23:02:30

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:34

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:42

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:29

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:11:59

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:18:05

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2022-05-17 14:12:22

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:41:50

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:06:43

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2021-03-10 03:29:31

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:11

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:05:00

    This group needs some education about dogs and their care and how to interact with compassionate people who are willing to apply for adoption of an animal. They are taking a great deal of personal information from us. They need to practice respect.

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:36

Proactive Redemptions ★★★★★ 3.8 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:46:03

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:50

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:43

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:44

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:29

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:32:51

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 23:02:36

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:35

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:44

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:31

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:12:01

  • ★★★★★posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:18:11

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:06:51

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:16

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:05:11

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:48

A Compassionate Director ★★★★★ 3.7 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:46:09

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-09-13 18:56:54

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-31 19:00:45

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:45:46

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:37:31

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-08-28 23:33:24

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 23:02:40

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:55:37

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 22:53:46

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:14:43

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2023-05-18 21:12:03

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2022-05-17 14:13:32

  • ★★★★★posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:42:00

  • ★★★★★posted by Christa Steenwerth, on 2021-03-21 04:09:17

  • ★★★★★posted by Madeline McCombs, on 2021-01-11 23:13:25

  • ★★★★★posted by Sadie Sorensen, on 2020-11-30 22:44:39

  • ★★★★★posted by [email protected], on 2020-10-20 20:30:25

  • ★★★★★posted by Claire Askay, on 2020-03-07 00:07:35

    I would love an opportunity to see what in the world the director of this shelter is fostering through their statements to prospective adopters! As someone with a great deal of rescue experience, I was shocked in speaking with them. I plan on reporting them to every online group I can and getting the word out....they should use a questionnaire and try some tact when speaking with the public. A little tact and not hanging up on someone would go a long way!

  • ★★★★★posted by Trish Thornton, on 2020-02-22 03:17:51

Comments

  • These comments are based on my interaction with the Circle 2 Rescue organization, primarily with Wanda Lilly. She proved to be deceitful, rude, unprofessional, and lacks sense of ownership. She cannot be bothered with basic, thorough communication, nor juggle this alleged volunteer program aside her other assumed priorities. Take heed in this and the multitude of dissatisfied reviews - there are plenty of worthy and competent shelters/rescues out there.

    posted by [email protected], on 2020-10-20 20:35:16 · reply

  • I was contacted about an available dog by the director. After a phone conversation and agreeing on a meet and greet time (the next day), I reflected on the conversation and decided that the dog was probably not the best fit for me/my family. I wanted to make sure the puppy was being adopted by exactly the right person and did not think that was me. I emailed the director right away, over 12 hours before the agreed meet and gree time, and she responded with an incredibly rude, personal attack. I get that I probably put her in a frustrating position, but I was attempting to save her time and make sure the dog was going to the right home. It may have just been a severe miscommunication for both of us, but there is truly no reason to be unprofessional or mean to anyone you don't know, especially as I conveyed my apologies. It was a terrible interaction I don't wish on anyone!

    posted by Madeline McCombs, on 2021-01-11 23:22:00 · reply

  • Wanda Lily has zero concern for pet welfare and uses emotions to force adoptions so the rescue doesn't have to pay for vet care. She took me to court to collect her $500 fee and admitted she only is in it for the money. Stay away from this rescue and I will continue to leave reviews everywhere I can to warn people that this rescue is not living it's mission. Do NOT DONATE

    posted by Theresa Rice, on 2021-02-19 18:05:52 · reply

  • I have adopted 2 dogs from circle 2 rescue. Each time it went smoothly and I have wonderful dogs

    posted by Joanie May, on 2022-03-26 20:48:08 · reply

  • I strongly disagree with all comments and reviews here. We submitted an application to adopt our puppy, and they were extremely responsive. They called me the next day to go over details, we met the puppy the following day, and we were able to take her home. Since we adopted her, I've been in touch with the team - sharing pictures and updates - they are always very happy and responsive. I would 100% recommend Circle2Rescue!

    posted by Aisha Moritz, on 2022-04-03 05:02:51 · reply

  • I agree! I had a similar experience and highly recommend Circle 2. They were so much better at communicating than any other shelter I reached out to.

    posted by Zachary Zacchero, on 2022-09-29 18:15:23 · reply

  • I had a wonderful experience with Circle 2. I had been looking to adopt a dog for a few months and interacted with a few shelters in the Denver area but had been having no luck. I found a dog I was interested in on Circle 2's website and filled out the application (which was very long, but I think it shows that they care and really want to find a good home). I received a phone call the next day and Wanda was great at communicating the entire time via phone or text. The dog, Baker, was being rescued from Texas and Wanda gave me updates the whole way about his travel plans and when I would be able to meet/adopt him. I highly recommend Circle 2!

    posted by Zachary Zacchero, on 2022-09-29 18:19:17 · reply

  • Communication would be awesome. I submitted an application 10 days ago and haven’t hear anything yet. Ive reached out multiple times too. Don’t you want animals to get adopted?? You’d think you’d want them to have a home. But apparently after reading comments, they are more about profit. Sad.

    posted by Carrie Solano, on 2023-03-16 21:21:08 · reply

  • As much as I applaud Circle 2 for their efforts, I had a negative experience with Wanda. We brought a dog home for a 24-hour trial and, as sweet as he was, he just wasn't a fit for our family. Wanda lost it. She was extremely agitated to the point of physically shaking and verbally attacking me in the El Rancho parking lot when I returned the dog. It was very awkward, and I felt bad about the whole thing. I've never experienced an adult talking to me the way she did, though I understand the pressure these rescue folks must feel trying to move dogs in and out. The dog was a cutie and found another forever family within a couple of weeks. Maybe she was having a bad day and surely people have had better interactions. I hope she keeps up the rescue's mission of matching dogs in need with families! Even after this awful encounter, I donated to this rescue to support their work. I wholeheartedly recommend Life is Better Rescue, a compassionate group of folks who are great communicators and friendly to interact with. We've only ever adopted dogs, and this experience was unique to say the least.

    posted by Molly Medakovich, on 2023-07-19 22:32:14 · reply

  • This was my first experience into trying to adopt a dog, and I wanted to go with a shelter. I guess I should have done my research on this place because it was awful. Wanda never even contacted me directly, I had to play telephone with the foster lady she was using for the dog we wanted. Went through all their hoops (including an "inspection" of the size of my home) to prove we were a good fit, only to have them tell me that they were "too worried that the dog would tear up the house because it's a working dog and working dogs like to work". Nevermind the fact that we already were prepared for that and had planned to meet the dogs exercise needs. It was just completely unfair and felt like they were gatekeeping owning a dog in an apartment. Not everyone can afford a house and a yard these days, which is why there are dog parks literally everywhere. Truly felt like we were looked down upon because of our living situation. And the best part? The foster who had the dog we wanted to adopt,also had six other dogs in her house, along with puppies and cats. Doesn't that seem a little suspicious to anyone? I don't recommend these guys at all. I'm looking into DDFL and maybe even PetSmart s adoption program. Don't do business with Circle 2!

    posted by Roisin Hart, on 2023-11-20 20:52:42 · reply

  • I was very disappointed with my experience during the adoption process with Circle 2 Rescue. After submitting a complete adoption application for two Dobermans they had posted, I received no response despite the dogs continuing to be actively advertised. After several follow-up attempts, I finally received a vague email stating that my apartment community did not allow Dobermans. As the Community Manager of the property where I live, I knew this information was incorrect. To clarify the misunderstanding, I responded from my work email and provided my lease agreement along with the community’s animal addendum, both of which clearly show that there are no breed restrictions. Unfortunately, instead of acknowledging the documentation or working collaboratively to resolve the issue, the responses I received came across as dismissive and condescending. I was left feeling as though my honesty and integrity were being questioned despite providing clear proof to support my statements. This was especially disheartening because my 12-year-old son and I were genuinely excited about welcoming these two girls into our home and providing them with a loving, stable, and responsible environment. I fully respect that rescues have the responsibility to carefully screen adopters and make decisions they believe are in the best interest of the animals. However, those decisions should be based on accurate information and respectful communication. I sincerely hope Circle 2 Rescue reviews its communication process with prospective adopters. A more transparent, respectful, and collaborative approach would make a significant difference for families who are genuinely trying to provide rescued animals with wonderful homes.

    posted by Tiffany, on 2026-07-12 23:44:33 · reply

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