Never Forgotten Animal Society, Inc. — Local services in Pahrump

The owner Pat Tasker has a good reputation as well as the rescue itself. The premises were clean and it presented itself professionally and I had read positive reviews and personally talked to prior adopters directly. I had a lot of confidence in dealing with them in adopting a surrendered chihuahua that she had just gotten. I asked all the right questions and got questionable responses, she "didnt know" or seemed to be hesitant to respond, later some of her responses proved to be made up. She wanted payment prior to my picking up the dog which sent up some flags but I felt this dog was meant to be mine and I made payment in full, $150 negotiated from $250. In a couple of visits she mentioned they were fundraising and struggling financially. Bottom line, without going into the fiasco of the questionable spay clinic whose anaesthesia machine failed to work that day, a constant unwillingness on her part to update or contact me ("she cant call back 50 people every day") and my concern for the dogs welfare, I opted to take the dog to a reputable vet service who diagnosed her with a respiratory illness, heart murmur and a floating kneecap (which Pat said was sore muscles and would heal quickly). She refused to give me paperwork and threatened to report the dog as being stolen if I did not return her. I dont feel that she is dishonest, just that she is very stressed and perhaps not coping with a strained financial situation. I hesitated at posting this review but think that until, or if, she gets matters under control, that potential adopters should be very careful. I hope that things get better for her snd am now caring for a sweet, handicapped, abused little dog who deserves better than shes...

Adopted Dash on Thursday the 27th. Timid @12 wk old pup. Went by in the morning unannounced and was given a tour of the complete facility. Saw Dash and he caught my eye. Sat with him for a few minutes and he hid under a chair the whole time. Was a bit skeptical because he was so timid. I said I needed to think about it and said I would be back in a few days. Went home and called my landlord to make sure it was ok with her to have a pet. I am a disabled veteran but still I wanted to make sure she was ok with it. I went back the same afternoon and sat with Dash again. Still a very timid frightened little pup. I sat with another pup that was active and curious and was fun and cute. I had Pat bring Dash back out. I think the staff might have been getting a bit frustrated with my indecisions, I certainly would have been if I were them, but they never showed it. Pat told me of her rule of 3’s. First pic is of Dash’s first minutes in the house. He barely ate and drank and pretty much stayed in that space until it was time for bed. I had a crate all ready for him and he happily got in it and stayed in it. The second pic is him 3 days later. He’s up playing and extremely active playing tug of war and happy and has found his voice when playing. He’s listed as a German shepherd/Husky mix but by his color I’m guessing there has to be some red Doberman in the Levi’s pool somewhere, though he’s not built like a Doberman at all. All and all an outstanding adopting experience, from first contact to the adoption completion. Extremely patient and caring staff, obviously with the animals, but with the customers too. Highly recommend this shelter to be high on your list if you’re...

We just lost our dog, rescue from the shelter, 16 years old. Had him for 24 hours and found he had parvovirus, 2000.00 we paid for vet bills, 16 yrs later he passed, went to tractor supply found one, going to adopt and was told it would be 350.00,, I asked if he had papers she laughed at me, didn't appreciate that, was told vet bills she explained having shots, fixed etc, our town offers a clinic that does same for practically nothing. Supposed to be nonprofit, don't get me wrong I know there's expenses but that's why there's donations, hell your web site is more about money (donations) than the animals. it's all good but it shouldn't be about money, 350.00 really, no wonder why you need people to volunteer personal homes until adopted. Very disappointed and will tell anyone and everyone....