Mar 18, 2015 2 min read

There has been a lot of bad press lately concerning conditions at Angel Ridge Animal Rescue in Chartiers Township.

Readers need to know that despite the struggles they are enduring, the staff at Angel Ridge are second to none. A little over a month ago, my husband and I adopted a dog from the facility. We found the volunteers to be extremely concerned about the dogs we visited there. They made certain we understood the seriousness of adopting one of their animals by asking many questions about us and our lifestyle in an attempt to match us with the right dog. We filled out an application and had to wait a few days to pass a background check before we were permitted to take our new family member home. It wasn’t like they were just trying to pawn these animals off on the first takers.

We were also offered a two-week trial period in which to take the dog home to live with us and see how it worked out. If we didn’t think we could handle caring for the dog, or if the dog wasn’t the right fit for us, we were allowed to take the dog back to the shelter. The volunteers sent us home with an abundance of literature regarding what to expect from a rescued animal. During the days and weeks following the adoption, we were in contact with the volunteers as they answered questions and offered suggestions for the small challenges we faced with our new family member.

Angel Ridge is fortunate to be able to offer the services of a licensed dog trainer who is willing to spend an hour of time with new owners of adopted pets to enable every opportunity for a smooth transition to their new homes.

As you can see, these volunteers are doing a wonderful job to ensure the happiness and safety of the animals and their adopted families. They are very kind, and we cannot thank them enough for their dedication to the rescue shelter. I sincerely hope they can work through their problems and continue to help abandoned animals.

Mary Ann Drezewski

Washington