Famous Fido Rescue No Kill Advocacy Wellness & Learning Center

Can’t believe the negative reviews. Gloria pours her heart and soul into what she does and has dedicated the past 48 years to rescuing Chicagoland dogs. She has perfected the screening process, which is in place for a reason. If you were not approved for adoption there was a reason. One of the few chicago rescues that does it right. Keep it up over there Gloria!
5 8 years ago (21-05-2018)

100% of the proceeds from Grooming at this place goes to the rescue animals that live here. To the people writing bad reviews- The place wont always be sparkling clean-there are animals that live here, and the staff and volunteers clean up after them to the best of their ability! Their groomer does a GREAT and careful job. Unlike quick chain places where they treat your dog like an object and traumatize them, leaving them unattended and at risk for injury, and traumatizing them in dangerous cage dryers. Instead of complaining, how about donating or volunteering or doing something positive?
5 8 years ago (27-04-2018)

I understand the overall goal and objective of this organization and I admire the idea as a whole. However, the staff(especially those who handle adoptions) are extremely bias and very discriminatory towards those seeking an animal companion. They are very unclear as to what makes a person an acceptable applicant and tend to hold back on information regarding the animal. If they do not like you, you will not be treated fairly despite having all sorts of experience and qualifications. As an animal lover, I feel extremely concerned for the animals and their well being. No living creature should be living in a small crate within a not well maintained facility.
1 8 years ago (28-03-2018)

I should have listened to the majority of the reviews. This place is run as bad as it smells. Watch out for the entry mat leading up to the desk (where the extremely rude lady sits) it was completely saturated with pee. I had a 1030 grooming appointment and was told when dropping my dog off that there was no way he would be ready by 1pm because they groom four dogs at a time. I just asked for my dog back and left. My recommendation is to believe the bad reviews and go somewhere else.
1 8 years ago (24-04-2018)

I'm really worried about the well being of the pets here. The smell was so overwhelming we had to leave within a couple minutes (and all have experience on farms and our own pets so not afraid of some stink). There's apparently over 100 animals in there, poor ventilation, and most are in small cages. Was the most depressing experience I've had in a while, and had a similar experience as some of the reviews I read on here re the unwelcoming lady. Their hearts might be in the right place but this doesn't seem fair to the animals. I was interested in looking at a dog but was told "don't go over there (where the adoptable dogs are), that will make them bark!"...??!
1 9 years ago (17-03-2018)