Every time I inquired the female volunteer/employee about a dog, she would either ignore me or speak to me in a demeaning tone. I have never been so disappointed in place that is supposed to be helping animals get forever homes, rather than turning the potential adopters away because of their poor attitudes. I will never recommend this shelter, nor adopt from them. Animal shelters are supposed to be a loving environment versus a place that discourages people from adopting. I have adopted my sweet Penny from a NLR shelter, who gave me nothing but support and reassurance of my decision to adopt. Maumelle Friends of Animals needs to learn a lesson from surrounding shelters. I support animal shelters 100%, IF they follow the common mission; adopt, don't shop.

Poor work ethic. I emailed MFOA about a dog I was absolutely in love with and they responded that he was available. After informing them that I was military and lived a few states away in temporary housing for a few months they adopted the dog out without informing me! It took me responding to them before I found out that he had already been adopted out, and their email told me to check my "local" area. I don't think they considered that I already had searched everywhere and the dog was my top pick...Needless to say, they didn't give priority to the person who contacted them first and sold the dog under their own desires rather than the customers....Completely heartbroken!