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California
1 review
12 helpful votes
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What a Disgrace
October 25, 2019

People- here is a SCAM
ANIMAL RESCUE SITE
GREATER GOODS
Do Not support them!
Give your Hard earned Dollars where People actually Care.
I have supported for Years.
Obtained a Horrible piece of Merchandise- color bled on my jacket and pants- able to save.
Washed properly, wore 2 times and it Ripped
Called today for merely a Credit-
Supervisor- no, past 60 days.
I had bought- helping the Organization and put away.
Heed my word- do Not Support.

Date of experience: October 25, 2019
Florida
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Never received product
August 22, 2020

Purchased a pair of sandals on may 8 2020 from a Facebook ad. I have never received them. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: August 22, 2020
Jodi H. The Animal Rescue Site Rep
over a year old

Dear Linda
I apologize that you never received your purchase. I did some research and found your order and it is showing that the order was never fulfilled and was still showing in our system as an unfulfilled order. I have refunded your full purchase amount to your original form of payment and apologize for this oversight. I do see from your order that our customer service department was not notified of the missing order so this unfulfilled order was missed. Again, I apologize for the problem and you should see a full refund appear from your financial institution within 3-4 days.

Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very impressed
March 21, 2020

I ordered a week ago, then I read the reviews here and got worried but I got my package today and I am 100% satisfied with the fast delivery and quality of the 2 pajamas and 2 travel mugs, super cute and well made.

Date of experience: March 19, 2020
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Super cute gloves!
January 8, 2024

I ordered gloves as a gift. They are arrived on time and were so cute and of good quality. I plan to order some for myself!

Date of experience: January 8, 2024
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Love the pattern
September 30, 2019

My daughter gave me a set of sheets for my birthday. They had paw prints on them. Fit the bed well. No problems sleeping on it. Don't know why there is so many negative reviews.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Jodi H. The Animal Rescue Site Rep
over a year old

Barbara - I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the sheets. And thank you to your daughter for making the purchase and supporting such a great cause.

Texas
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Run Forrest run. What legitimate business won't take back unused product in original packaging? It's a scam preying on pet lovers.

Date of experience: August 25, 2020
Jodi H. The Animal Rescue Site Rep
over a year old

Per our website, returns are allowed for most products within 90 days of purchase. Our website and product pages on our website where returns are not allowed are clearly noted. The only items we do not allow returns on are cloth face masks due to regulations of not being able to restock them, so these sales are final. Additionally, items purchased from 3rd party drop shippers have a policy of no returns as well. We ask that you carefully review the products that you are purchasing to understand the return policy as it would apply to that product.

Arizona
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I've ordered from this site for years and I've never had one single issue. Everything has been up to standard, loved them all. Shipping always fine. Not one complaint fr me yet. GREAT site.

Date of experience: May 7, 2017
Oregon
1 review
13 helpful votes
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I placed an order on February 14. Shortly after placing this order, I realized I ordered the wrong colors for 3 of the items. I tried to change it online, NO way to change. I called customer service, around 3pm approximately 2 hours after placing order. They were CLOSED. I called the next morning & was told it was too LATE to change the order. I tried sending an e-mail requesting that the order be canceled. And if it was shipped I would write return to sender on it. I got an e-mail back, threatening to FINE me if I did not accept the order. WORST customer service I have EVER had to deal with. I will never buy from this company again.

Date of experience: February 15, 2017
Illinois
45 reviews
109 helpful votes
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I absolutely LOVE this site. So much cute stuff. I usually try to buy all my gift form here for B-Days, Christmas etc. I like that I am helping the animals at the same time. Every single day I click on the animal rescue site and click the button that says "CLICK HERE TO GIVE IT'S FREE" It's free and donates a bowl of food to a pet. It's my daily good deed int he morning :) Also if you look at the top of the page you can click on all their other sites to give for free such as the break cancer site and rainforest site etc.

Date of experience: August 20, 2012
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied
August 15, 2023

I have a lot to choose from them and there are the cheapest for what my cat needs. They have fast delivery and the customer service is excellent too.

Date of experience: August 14, 2023
Jodi H. The Animal Rescue Site Rep
over a year old

Grema, thank you for your kind words. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without you.

California
2 reviews
21 helpful votes
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Total scam zero stars
February 8, 2017

DON'T ORDER FROM HERE. SCAM TO PULL ON YOUR HEARTSTRINGS. I ordered something for Mother's Day. Item never arrived customer service is a total joke. Item wasn't worth the amount of time invested to remedy the situation. Live and learn I guess.

You know how to verify that you are helping dogs? Just pick up a giant bag of dog food and drop it off at a shelter. That's how you at least know it actually got there.

Date of experience: February 8, 2017
Utah
1 review
17 helpful votes
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Donate elsewhere
January 19, 2017

There are so many much more legitimate rescue sites to donate your money to. If you want your money to go to helping the animals rather than overhead please look elsewhere. There are local sites for rescue where ALL of your money goes to the care and well being of the animals. If you are just buying their products because you think that they are cute that's another story. As a retail outlet, their products are marginal... not worth the extra bucks and their customer service could use an overhaul. I bought a pair of shoes from them because I thought they were a legitimate rescue site. I received the wrong sized shoe and was appalled when I looked them up to return the shoes. They work through an third party to advertise and collect your money, and you know that that's not free! I would have returned the shoes and happily paid the postage if I'd thought I was still providing help to the animals, but knowing that they are just a retail outlet I would have expected them to pay the postage to correct their error but they won't. I will pay to return the shoes, get my money refunded, and donate it to a much more worthy rescue site. Oh, and I'll quit following them on Facebook too.

Date of experience: January 19, 2017
Texas
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I ordered what appeared to be a decent quality pair of rain boots. Before ordering I read the comments / reviews and many suggested that if you are a 1/2 size to order up to the next size that they run small, so go bigger. So I ordered a full size and 1/2 larger thinking in case I wanted to wear socks I would have extra room as well. Size 10. I normally wear an 8 1/2 to a 9 depending on brand, so I figured can't go wrong with a 10.
Received the boots and the odor of the rubber / packaging was incredibly strong. Tried on the boots which were of very thin and poor quality and no where near a size 10. I could barely get my foot in.
It is obvious after receiving these, that they are made very cheaply and probably out of the country, so definitely not USA made.
I have emailed the company asking for a full refund, including taxes and shipping as the fact that these are not in fact accurate sizing and the quality is so poor, none of which is any fault of my own, they must refund me in full. I also emailed that if they want their boots back that they will need to send me a full postage paid return label and package to return them as I am not going to pay anything for receiving or returning a misrepresented product that is not accurate as described.
Based on the reviews here I am very skeptical that they will refund my purchase in full including all fees, taxes and shipping but we shall see. If it turns out good or better than I expect I will post another review.

Date of experience: March 26, 2016
Maryland
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I made the mistake or trying to place an order for more than one freebie when I was buying something on the AR Site. I WAS a customer for at least 7 years-- and so I was really ANGRY when I got an official letter from their FRAUD unit telling me that I was being warned that I could not order more than ONE freebie at a time -- WHY COULDN'T you have just refused my order OR sent me a notification by EMAIL!? I'm not a criminal-- just made an honest mistake! SHAME ON YOU! Because of that I never returned to the site and I no longer click on the site to fund the free food bowls.

Date of experience: February 10, 2017
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered the Positively Beautiful Handbag -Plum which was on sale for $27.99 and am over the moon with the color and quality.It looks just as good as my $100.00 handbags.

Date of experience: October 3, 2016
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love them
October 21, 2023

I have been purchasing from them for years. Never had a problem with them either with delivery or items purchased.

Date of experience: October 19, 2023
Jodi H. The Animal Rescue Site Rep
over a year old

Thank you Fiorella for your kind words. We would not be able to do what we do without the support of customers like you.

New York
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Excellent site
January 17, 2014

Excellent site. My items ordered were great. Help feed the rescue animals just by visiting the site and clicking the purple tab. You will feel good knowing you helped needy animals.

Date of experience: January 17, 2014
Tennessee
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Very satisfied
September 25, 2017

I ordered a number of items from this website. I am well pleased with the items I received. I also like the idea of helping the causes that are important to me with the purchases I make.

Date of experience: September 24, 2017
Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The Animal Rescue Site
September 28, 2019

Wow so bad i will never buy from them

I had an order and i only got 1 itam i only found oyt becouse i called in my email it shows me both will be shipped to me this is crazy

Scam

Date of experience: September 28, 2019
Florida
3 reviews
35 helpful votes
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Wow, I am honestly SHOCKED at the negative reviews on The Animal Rescue Site (/greatergood). I have been an AVID donor AND customer for 2 DECADES & NEVER ONCE did I have a problem, concern or negative experience. (And NO I do NOT work for, partner with or have EVER worked for The ARS).
I have also recommended MANY of my animal loving family & friends to them, and according to their feedback, they had the same or similar experience as I.
I have absolutely nothing to gain off of taking my time to write this review & I write anywhere from 2- (absolute maximum) 5 reviews A YEAR (which for an extremely active online shopper, is nothing). I am merely writing this to get a VERY honest, thorough and true review out there.
Remember, this review consists of TWENTY YEARS, not just a one time deal where something was off in my order or shipment.
Lastly, the items are good quality FOR the price you pay. Don't expect something that's $200 quality for $20 but you also won't get 20 cent quality for $20.

Date of experience: May 19, 2020

Overview

The company generally enjoys a positive reputation for its product quality and commitment to charitable causes, with many customers expressing satisfaction with their purchases and the overall experience. However, significant concerns have emerged regarding inconsistent sizing, shipping delays, and challenges with the return process, leading to frustration among some customers. While many appreciate the mission behind the brand, the customer service experience appears to require improvement, particularly in handling returns and providing timely support. Overall, the company’s dedication to animal welfare resonates well, but operational aspects need enhancement to elevate customer satisfaction.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
14
value
13
shipping
14
returns
7
quality
12