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Norfolk SPCA

4.3· 474 reviews
Average ratingGreat
4.3/ 5

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What reviewers say about Norfolk SPCA

Generated with AI from 474 reviews on Trustburn · updated 24 days ago

Customers generally describe the place as great with friendly staff and a large selection of pets, though some note that it can be hard to contact them for appointments and that waiting times can be long.
What does Norfolk SPCA do?

Norfolk SPCA provides veterinary services such as vaccinations and handles pet adoptions, including for animals like rabbits and dogs.

Are there any complaints about Norfolk SPCA?

The critical reviewers wrote that the experience can be seriously horrible with awful front office staff, citing issues like waiting two hours for routine vaccinations and rude, pushy behavior.

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Tina Dub
Reviews 1

Great place for your pets and to get their shots. BUT, You better talk on your cell phone in the car or one of the people that work in there will call the police on you saying you're going to "shoot up the animal shelter". It was not good to have the police walk by your car with his gun drawn, pointing it at a person, over someone eavesdropping on that person's conversation and misconstruing what was said in that phone conversation and having this incident happen. Norfolk SPCA only get the 3 stars for their services, not the people that work in there.

Michelle Warren
Reviews 1

If you love your animal this definitely the place to take them, and the prices for the service is awesome .Being how I m a single parent when I take my puppy here it s something I can definitely afford to pay... ooh your definitely gonna wait but it okay the staff great In plus you get to meet other dog owners now that parking it s not the best !!! But it s manageable...

Faith
Reviews 1

I should give a one star review. The only reason I'm really giving this place any stars is because there are so many loving animals there who need a home. The woman who took us into the room felt like a second shadow, and she would barely let me and my husband see which cats we bonded with. She also kept trying to "sell" every single cat to us and frequently made some rather rude comments to us. We really felt the pressure trying to adopt every cat even though we made out needs (and the rules of our lease) very clear. After we finally found one we were ready to adopt, the paperwork process went fairly smooth. However even though he was chipped, they gave me the wrong login information to update the address. They also misspelled my name, my email, and my address even though they had it all in writing when I filled out the forms. They also wrote down arbitrary dates (like my cat's birthday) even though they had paperwork from his previous owner which showed his actual date of birth from a vet (about a 7 month difference). As if we couldn't hit any more bumps, our cat we brought home had an upper respiratory infection, and ended up giving it to our other cat. So after the adoption fee, microchip fee, and vet fees, we finally have another cat.

Again, I'm giving this place stars because there are do many sweet animals who need a loving home and I'd hate to see the animals stuck there (or worse). But I wouldn't trust these guys with much more than adopting, and I'd immediately take them to a vet.They really need to get it together.

Ryan Tran
Reviews 1

I d give 0 stars if I could. Absolutely terrible experience. The one in VB is light years better. At r two days of paperwork and calling off work so my entire family could come see the puppy, the SPCA told us it wouldn t be a good fit. They wasted our time and money completely just to say no in the end. Please do not go here. I promise you the VB one has better staff and service.

Nicole Dombi
Reviews 1

I am forever grateful for the affordable services Norfolk SPCA provides for our community. I recommend doing your own research on what you need done before you go, as it is usually very busy and the staff don't have much time to explain or hear out your needs and questions.

Rhonda Franklin
Reviews 1

I have been using the SPCA for numerous years. Too many to count. As a single parent for many of those years, but also an avid lover of fur babies, I wanted the best care for my fur babies, but prices that would not take food from our table! The SPCA has done many many good things over the years for my family, my bank account, and for our furbabies. I always know I can get great service, and great prices so I don't have to neglect my pets because I dont have the money to take them to see the doctor, or get their immunizations. Yes, sometimes you have a long wait, and yes sometimes you get less than warm and fuzzy at the front counter, but wake up people..thats anywhere you go! Over the years I would say 85% of the time, I was treated with a smile, laughter, comments on my fur babies, and respect. Thats more than I receive other places I go for services. They are doing an amazing beautiful thing for the community, for families who dont have a lot of extra income, and for the fur babies! I can't understand why people complain about something that's so good for everyone! You should feel blessed to have such a services. the SPCA in Virginia Beach is income driven! If Norfolk went to that, many of you wouldn't have to worry about complaining about NORFOLK SPCA anymore! So keep your vile comments to your self, and look around before you complain to see if they are just super busy and doing their best!

Rainbow BMX Brite
Reviews 1

I recommend Norfolk SPCA for the shot clinic. I have been taking my dogs there for years and NEVER have had one issue. My dogs are both special needs and have separation anxiety. After visiting a few times they go right back with them now. I feel very comfortable taking them here for their walk-in clinic services. Also, the prices are unbeatable. They really go above and beyond making it easy to take care of your pet properly without declaring bankruptcy. Thank you for all your wonderful services offered to the general public. I REALLY appreciate you guys and always tell people about you.

Kimmie Stewart
Reviews 1

I went in with my husband, looking for a smaller dog. We found the perfect one, all we had to do was a meet and greet with our other pup. They close at 4:00 and it was about 3:30 when we left to come back the next day with our dog. We were told to come back, we were the only applicants for this dog. Literally came back as soon as it opened and they told us he had already been adopted.... I wanted that dog, I put in an application for the dog, did everything I had to do and they tell me that they don't "hold" animals. Mind you, we were told that we were the only ones. Anyways not going back.

Shawntae Stephens
Reviews 1

Reading the comments it seems a lot of the experiences people had were off, but I think this is a good shelter. We are in the process of adopting a dog from them and so far all is well. The dog had heartworms when she was sent there, but they covered her treatment and will treat any problems until she has her last check up in a few months. The price ($150) is a LOT cheaper than some places I've been and considering all shots are done as well as spaying and heartworm prevention its a really good deal. the staff was really nice to us and they definitly care about the animals.

Cory Appell
Reviews 1

I adopted one of my pups, Panda, from this location years ago and the experience was memorable to say the least. I think about them every time I look at my little girl. She was part of an abandoned litter that was plagued with Parvo. Carrie, one of the NSPCA volunteers, fostered her until her quarantine period ended. All of the staff members were good-hearted and very supportive...they made the entire process easy! I recommend the Norfolk SPCA to anyone looking to adopt a pet.

Rebekah Cornell
Reviews 1

Do not go to this SPCA!! I had to get shots for my doberman. I brought my two little girls with me. The put us in a back room so that we would be more comfortable which I thought was really nice but then they forgot abut us!! An hour and 15 min later I go to the front desk to ask when we will be seen and they were scrambling to figure out who were were and where we were in line. Then told us the vets were out to lunch and it would be another hour before we would be seen. They had no remorse that we had already been there for over an hour. My poor dog and kids. I knew my dog was ready to get out of there. Take a longer drive and go to a different SPCA in the area. That's my recommendation.

Lanaya Lewis
Reviews 1

I don't do reviews, but I definitely think this is necessary.

I took my 9 Month Old Yorkie here to get neutered. A week later he had this cough. Come to find out it's Kennel Cough. I had a VERY healthy Yorkie, and now I have to go out my way to pay a vet to get him better.

The people at the front counter are very rude and unorganized when it comes to dealing with paperwork, etc.

I would not recommend anyone to go here for clinic services.

anthony williams
Reviews 1

Well the place could use some cleaning far as the urine smell, it's the first thing that hits ya when you open those doors to where the dogs are. Besides that it was pretty clean, people were nice and ready to answer your questions. Think I will be adopting a pet from there soon.

Kharissa Bradley
Reviews 1

The customer service wasn t very good for my personal experience. It took 45 minutes to find adoption paper work for the rabbit I wanted to adopt. Not only did it take a while to find the paperwork to fill out for adoption, I was denied the opportunity to adopt a rabbit. My rabbit passed away 4 months ago and after therapy sessions and long conversation last with my parents I was finally ready to adopt another fur baby. Rather than them asking me what my experience was with rabbit or asking me how was my relationship with my first rabbit I was told to do more research on rabbits before wanting to adopt. My rabbit was my best friend we spent almost every second of the day together. I trained him to walk on his hind legs, he learned to ring a bell when it was time for him to eat and he learned to stop chewing chords. I adopted a rabbit with a behavioral issue and within the first 6 months of owning him his attitude completely changed he just needed someone to love him and I loved him. Being told that I wasn t allowed to adopt when I am ready to love a furry friend was devastating and inconsiderate after sharing that my last rabbit passed. He passed of old age and it was confirmed by his vet that it was old age. This place has caused emotional doubt for me after therapy encouraged me to get back out there and adopt again. Did you all consider that the adopter may be lonely and want a pet for companionship because social interaction is difficult ? I guess not

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About Norfolk SPCA

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916 ballentine boulevard