Reviews of Bideawee (Veterinarian)

carolinaswampfox

They are the best. I was able to find a great home for my poodle through them.

Capricorn 11

Great

Alana Varel

we adopted a cat from here. The staff were awesome and the place was clean and you could see that all the animals were very well taken care of. This is a great shelter.

Ur son

Great place, little spaces for the animals but the staff is very kind and patient with the animals and adopters.I haven't adopted yet but I am planning on adopting.

Chris Ross

Bideawee animal hospital is doing nothing but great work rescuing these cute and adorable animals. Bideawee by name is no kill facility which is great and they are wholly focused on finding great homes for these deserving animals. You can tell the staff really cares and loves these little guys and they are always looking for volunteers to help out around the place as well as spend time with those animals they have on premises . Stop by if you can and volunteer, spend some time, and help give these little guys a chance at a normal home :)

Xiaomin WU

The worst adoption center ever!!! I found a puppy I really like it. I live by myself. I have a plenty of time to take care of the puppy. Their reason that don't allow me to adopt him because they said the puppy need to live with a big family!!!! I asked for seeing other dogs. They don't allow me to see other dogs in their center. The supervisor is rude. She said that she don't want me to come here adopt a dog!! Seriously!!!

Topher Ziobro

With designated play rooms and a staff that brings in their own pets to socialize the animals waiting for adoption, you can feel the dedication to making sure the animals are healthy and happy. The staff is energetic and ready to give a tour of the facilities at the drop of a hat. They also rescue animals from areas outside of New York as well to do their part finding homes for stray animals.

Albert Yang

This is a PET STORE camouflaged as a Shelter. They don't care who you are or how the dogs are doing. They just want to SELL the dogs to whoever pays the money while pretending that they are practicing charity. And the women who work are literally mean and terrible. They will ask you to buy suppies from a store two blocks away, which actually is overpriced. Don't BUY a dog there, at least a really pet store will not act like this phony.

Paola Villalta

I have visited this place to get a kitten. I have found a couple kittens there and I fell in love with a kitten I did all the paperwork they have asked and told me to come pick her up in 3 days she's in treatment. Call us on the 3rd day. When the 3rd came I called and they told me she's being adopted already. First come first serve. Why would you tell me to adopt her on the 3rd day? Why would you trick somebody? Very disappointed!

2 kids

like it

patrick nicholas

Best experience ever, really helpful staff who make for a stress free and caring adoption process.

Shannon Roche

Bideawee provided my family and I with the absolute best adoption experience we have ever had and I would what a fabulous organization they are. The facility is the cleanest I have ever seen, they are truly dedicated to the animals in their care and they really work with making the best match.

Alex Shiferman

Great not-for-profit animal hospital, though they have been raising their prices over the past few years.

Alessandro Hades

I just double adopted 2 puppies....they let me have them with a special background check....I'll definitely recommend this place and whatever they recommend

Keith Michael Pinault

This review is for their adoption center - I don't know anything about their veterinary services. Looking to adopt a kitten, I visited Bideawee after seeing a particularly adorable ward of theirs on Petfinder. It was love at first sight. This particular kitten was going to be a challenge, though, and the staff was serious about filling me in on the necessary information, for both his sake and mine. Andy and the rest of the adoption staff were incredibly kind, understanding, and friendly. They clearly love what they do, care about the animals in their care, and want the best for them. They were as happy for him to find a home as I was to take him with me. They provided me with special food for his transition, plenty of information, and all the support anyone could need. If you're looking for a new pet, please consider this dedicated, local, no-kill shelter on your search - they're the best around.

Amanda Padro

This is a great animal shelter. I have been looking for a puppy for about 3 months and it is so hard to find one in a shelter. They usually go really fast but this place has puppies coming in every week!! I went with my boyfriend and we were able to see 5 puppies that they had. My boyfriend later on that week went back to surprise me with one and he brought back one that I haven’t seen there. The adoption process is very easy and quick. He was out of there within 2 hours. The puppies are neutered, Chipped and have their shots. I would say this is definitely a great place to adopt.

K .0

The adoption process is smooth, the staff is great, the shelter is clean. Their website is up to date they seem to always get in new dogs every week or 2 weeks which is great!

Tianny Salazar

It's been its been about 9 months since I adopted my Pup at the Bideawee, I ended up on their Twitter page and realized I never sent them photos for xmas like I wanted to. When I adopted Woods it was a very smooth process although thorough. I went in wanting him the minute I saw him online and thats exactly who I walked out with. The employee (with the cool hair colors) takes her work serious and made sure she knew we were a good fit before giving us the good news. I love my fur baby more than anything so thank you Bideawee xoxo (Cousin Itt)

Holly Cinnamon

They gave me a cat with: roundworms, tapeworms, herpes and fleas. No indication on health record. Roundworms are contagious to humans. Did not mention that in her medical assessment- when I complained they just said it was my responsibility and I should take it up with my vet. This is terrible, dangerous. They put my health at risk and offered no apologies or remedies. How irresponsible.

Sikandar Nirmal Singh ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸਿੰਘ

Just want to love up all the cats n kittens lol

Kat

Very friendly, caring staff and a nice facility

stephanie pimentel

My boyfriend and I have been thinking about getting a puppy for quite some time. After doing some research on animal shelters in the city, we decided to check out Bideawee and we are so happy that we did! First off, everyone was so nice and professional. This was my first experience at an animal shelter and it was nothing like I imagined. This place was clean and the animals honestly looked well taken care of. The staff were really nice and they answered every one of my questions. After checking out the adorable dogs, we filled out an application and now we are just eagerly waiting for a call back. I truly recommend this place for anyone has their hearts set on finding their new little companion!

jcp210289

It can be a little expensive, but I do get good solid service from them every time I take my dog there.

Meg Smith

Bideawee is an animal hospital and no-kill shelter in midtown. We went to volunteer recently and enjoyed ourselves. Facilities are clean and animals clearly live a good life here. Staff and friendly and animal lovers to their core. Should you find yourself with some time and a need for a furry snuggle, head to Bideawee for a few hours. They're always looking for a helping hand.

Emanuel Ruffin

Dogs on fleek

Sara El-Behiri

I'm sure Bideawee is a great no kill shelter. I didn't personally get my dog there, but I respect what they do. This review is for their animal hospital. First off their fees are astronomical, which is to be expected in NY, but the ASPCA animal hospital has much better rates and people. The people at Bideawee are incredibly rude. I questioned a charge they incurred on a follow up appointment. A charge of $45! And not only did the front desk receptionist lie to my face when she told me she would get the doctor, but instead of explaining to me why they incurred the fee they said "it wasn't worth arguing." Such a dismissive and rude way to treat the people who are giving you business. For a doctor or manager not to come out and talk is incredibly rude. I equate it to a pediatrician refusing to clear something up with a parent. If you want to be charged through the roof and then dismissed if you have any questions about your bill by all means go to Bideawee.

Memi Nojiri

The place is very clean.Every workers are friendly and nice. They loves animals and every animals loves the workers too. I adopted one dog today, I hope I can make him happy for his entire life.

Yohan Diaz Mena

Great place to adopt a pet. The workers are helpful and really care about the animals

Holy Grail

RACISTS!!!! IM A BLACK WOMAN . I WENT TO BIDEAWEE WITH MY 2 SONS AGES 3 AND 6 TO GET THEM A PUPPY AND THE STAFF WAS ALL WHITE BUT THAT DIDNT MATTER TO ME WHAT MATTERED WAS HOW RUDE THEY WERE TO ME AND MY CHILDREN. MY SONS ARE VERY FRIENDLY TO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THEY BOTH KEPT SAYING HI TO THE STAFF BUT THE STAFF JUST IGNORED THEM AND LOOKED AT US FUNNY. ONE WOMAN EVEN ASKED IF I WAS LOST!!! RIDICULOUS. WHAT A BLACK WOMAN CANT HAVE A PET? THEY HAD US WAITING IN THE LOBBY FOR NEARLY AN HOUR BEFORE THEY SHOWES US THEIR DOGS AND THEY TOLD US MOST OF THEIR DOGS ARE BEING ADOPTED SO I HAD TO COME BACK ANOTHET DAY. BUT 2 WHITE WOMEN CAME IN GOT GREETED AND TREATED WITH RESPECT SAID THEY WERE NEW AND WANTED A DOG THE STAFF SHOWED THEM THE DOGS AND THEY PICKED ONE AND THAT WAS IT. SO I COMPLAINES AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD ONE DOG LEFT FOR ME SO I SAW IT WAS A SMALL BLACK PUPPY PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY. THE STAFF WATCHED US INTERACT WITH THE DOG AND MY KIDS WERE SO HAPPY AND THE DOG WAS PLAYFUL BUT THEN THE MANAGER CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND SAID THE DOG WAS NOT A GOOD FIT FOR US . SO I ASKED WHY AND SHE SAID SHE KNOWS ALL THE DOGS BEST. MY SONS WERE SO HURT AND CRYING I WAS HURT TOO. WHY DO SOME PEOPLE HATE OTHER PEOPLE BASED ON THE COLOR OF THEIT SKIN ITS TRULY HEART BREAKING WHAT THIS WORLD HAS COME TO. THIS PLACE NEEDS A BETTER STAFF OR TO BE SHUT DOWN PERIOD!!!!!

Rae Wilson

I am a former worker from the PAWS unit in Wantagh on Long Island. A kitten I worked with there, whom I got very attached to, was eventually ready for adoption and sent from our ISO unit to the shelter in the city. She never had any health problems prior to this (besides being nearly blind in one eye, but she functions well). She ended up coming back to Long Island for one of our van adoption events, and of course I took her home with me that evening. That was two years ago. Ever since taking her home, she has had severe intestinal problems(she is on i/d diet, she was thought to have IBS/IBD) that worry me on a day to day basis. Just recently, we had an emergency with her and she has been diagnosed with clostridium and coronavirus. Luckily, not the mutation that leads to FIP, but nonetheless she is a very very sick little girl and I don't know what the NYC shelter did to her but she is a complete darling who is always in pain. Her doctor is now currently even ruling out IBD and I just.. it's a disgrace. I'm constantly heartbroken and worried and sick about her.

Suloisin B

Superb place. The animals look sooo well cared for and happy, the people who work here are very knowledgeable.

Phyllis Halt

When I first went to Bideawee, several years ago, I did so because I believed they cared about animals and offered affordable vet care for those who needed it. I had two Persian cats, one I bought 11 years ago when I was still working, the other one, a show cat Persian, I rescued. I am a senior living on mostly social security, with a small savings. I took my two cats there for shots and checkups. The adopted cat stopped eating and I took her to Bidawee. Ms. Parr, gave her $350 worth of tests, then told me the cat had a high white blood cell count, and a temperature of 92…extremely low. She said she was going on vacation, and to take the cat to the Animal Hospital at 62nd and FDR Drive. They made me sign a paper stating their triage care would cost $650. I signed it because I love my little cat. Less than an hour later, they told me my cat was eaten up with cancer and in pain. She needed to be put down then and there. I was devastated, and they were kind to me. Unlike Ms Parr, who if she is any kind of vet, should have know what was wrong. If she had let me know what was wrong, I would have taken my baby home to die instead of putting her through another round of the same tests, to die in pain. This woman doesn't care about animals or people.

K Rhooms

The service is great. The staff is friendly. Adopted Mikie will now be called Symohony Rhooms

GRAHAM ASTUTO

Great place for young and should take dogs to burn their energy

PoWER Chord

I wanna be you dog

Anastasia Shorr

What a great place to find a pet! The vets and volunteers are very kind to animals and are truely genuine in helping pets. This is where I got my cat and I was grateful that they don't keep pets locked up in small cages like other places do. They had a big room where cats can roam around and play with each other. They gave my cat all the shots she needed even before I was ready to take her home, and they also put a chip in her for free so that if she gets lost I would get contacted once she's found.

Holanda Polanco

Amazing no kill shelter. This isn't a kill shelter.

Barry Heckard

Excellent service. Prices are borderline high, but they really care about the animals and the work they do.

Alexandra Redcliffe

We just adopted an adorable puppy from Bideawee Manhattan. The staff could not have been more helpful or charming. We were welcomed so warmly every time we went in, and they all went out of their way to make sure we had an easy and enjoyable adoption experience. We cannot recommend bideawee enough. Thank you to everyone there! We could not be happier with the new four legged member of our family. We also saw quite a few people coming in for visits with the pets they had adopted from bideawee and it was so lovely to see how happy they were and that the staff recognized them all instantly and obviously had a great relationship with them. :)

Kendall King

I went to bideawee recently and adopted my cat Charlie. I lost my previous cat this past December so I went in with a heavy heart but ready to adopt. The girl that helped me was so kind and understanding with everything I explained to her. She took me around to see all of the cats and finally I walked into one room and my little guy started meowing and we knew it was a fit. The staff there is so friendly and kind, you can tell they really care about the animals, but also really want them to find their forever home. The adoption process was quicker than expected and not too much paperwork. I must say every staff member was immensely sweet and helpful. There are such beautiful animals there that need a home that already have their medicals done & are good to go. If you’re looking for a cat or dog, please check here because it was a great experience.

Savage King21

I like pets

Ash Ukihime

I went to this place 3 weeks ago, a day after my birthday I might add, I've been going to this shelter for almost 2 years visiting cats and giving the cats attention till one day a female staff came to me telling me and my friend that "this isn't a petting zoo" either I adopt a cat or I need to step out and allow others to see the cats that actually are serious in adopting" just because I don't want to adopt a cat doesn't mean I'm not serious about adopting one, given my circumstances I can't adopt a cat till I move out since my mom is allergic to cats. Either way you should of worded your statement more respectfully to someone who is a customer and whose bringing you constant customers that want to adopt to that place. I believe people deserve to go in and see the cats for at least a half an hour to an hour, because cats don't only want to attention from cats but also want human interaction. Like I said before I've been there and come on a weekly bases to this place. It's my first time having a problem with a staff. I know it's a place of business but you shouldn't be rude to those that bring joy to the cats. That's all. Things I might add is that I wash my hands before and after I play with the cats and secondly cats love seeing people and like when people play with them aside from those who are employees at the place.

Tim

Got the best dog from Bideawee Westhampton in 2003. He was with us for 13 great years. I remember even back then it took us some persistence to get the dog though. We had to make multiple trips, but it was well worth it.

MeiLan Sharp

I adopted my puppy from bideawee in September of 2014 with his healing leg from a surgery he had received by the doctors at bideawee. I am grateful for what they have done for him saving his life. They started off extremely vague telling us they could not tell us about where he was from and they didn't know how he was injured (said he probably just fell) and that he would have a full recovery, no problem. We were also told that he was only nervous around bideawee bc of the highway and walked fine everywhere which was a huge lie. First day I took him home he planted himself and I ended up carrying 15 blocks home. He was terrified of the entire world and still is to this day. Especially knowing I was a first time dog owner, i can't believe they thought it was a good match. Thankfully I have always worked with all different kinds of animals my whole life and have many dog trainer friends to deal with his anxiety a bit that it's been ok.later on in another appointment, I find out he had broken his leg IN THEIR CARE (as I was thinking all along that he was abused because he was so fearful) and he has been favoring his leg again recently so I brought him in and they found nothing wrong although there is something very apparently wrong. Along with that, I brought him to the animal medical center since he was nauseous and they find that he has a heart murmur, which bideawee claims to have started from him running at the park, which a cardiologist at amc said that is not possible at all and he was born with it. His heart murmur was so loud I could hear it through his chest so I don't know how the people at bideawee could not notice. My experience with them has been very stressful and they have not owned up to anything. I have been unable to take my dog to run and play and he's so young it's tough to see his youth and energy have to be pushed down because of an ineffective surgery and inconclusive examinations+X-rays. The fact that they did not notice his heart murmur EVER of all times I brought him there, and lied about the type of dog he was makes me not want to ever suggest anyone to go there. I appreciate the work that they do as a rescue organization but their hospitals I would never recommend. They do have some particular staff that are wonderful and truly care and love my dog but the vets are not them.

Kimberly Michaud

The vets at Bide A Wee, are kind, intelligent, thorough, and take their time with each animal. The support staff is great, and kind also Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but other than that they are perfect. Everyone in the clinic and the adoption section are dedicated to their (and your) animal's welfare. Truly good people work here.

Dav Garr

Adopted this little psycho from Bideawee last year and shes been a gift to our lives. Great experience !

MARGIE LICKON

I went in April 2015 to leave my French Poodle who had passed that morning..I called and the guy that answered was so kind and understanding...I showed up and he remembered speaking to me. He was so sweet and kind.. I'll always remember the service there as I was so broken hearted. Once I picked up my Tino's ashes I was also treated with the utmost kindness and understanding. Thank you !

Hope Shing

I adopted a dog from there yesterday. I knew upon adopting him that he has roundworm and whipworm but that he is on treatment for it and I have been given the medication to continue his treatment, so that’s not why I’m writing the bad review. My problem is that they did not release his other medical records to me until I had already paid and signed for him. They did not go over his medical records they just put them at the back of a folder they gave to me after the adoption was finalized and I couldn’t go back on anything. I get home and notice that he is scratching and biting excessively. I open his medical records and they did not tell me that he had fleas barely two weeks ago! He was only given one treatment for it back then and it turns out he has fleas still! They gave me a dog that infected my family and my cat with fleas. He also seems to have an eye infection with constant yellow stringy discharge running out of both eyes. Even worse, his previous medical records say he has a fractured tooth and a hip problem which are both things they did not mention at all! I would not have adopted a dog had I known the list of serious medical problems they hid.

Lucy Mao

Amazing!

Jesse Soto (2019)

For all the people saying they won't let you adopt a dog LISTEN!!! They do that so the dog can go to the best home possible. Great staff and Great Animals!!!

Kathleen Davis

My cat got very sick. The care here is wonderful. All the staff terrific and return calls and texts so promptly. Dr Jodi Poller, a kind dedicated person, took care of my precious Butterscotch. A great caring doctor who saved Butters life. Dr Wettinger also was so helpful and kind and took care of Butterscotch when Dr P off. Highly recommend this hospital. Kathleen Davis

Emily Folkes

Me and my mom are looking for a place to adopt is this a good place to get a dog or puppy from

Tina Simone G

This is an amazing place to adopt a pet. I love everything Bidawee stands for and they have the best staff and volunteers. You can tell the people there really love animals and want to see them in a great loving home. My boyfriend and I adopted our sweet Lolly from here and Bidawee was helpful from start to finish. If you’re thinking of adopting make this your only visit.

Lisa Lamberty

I am a TNR rescuer from brooklyn....My experiences with the staff has always been good....I deal only with the supervisors...my rescues are found mostly in the streets...so I appreciate the time and effort they put in to helping these animals...if your negative experience wasn't good, maybe is wasn't your time...to have a pet...its not easy running a no kill shelter...stress can be overwhelming dealing with kinds of issues...Any way to each his own and have a great day....

Ben Ligon

One of the nations first no-kill humane animal welfare and adoption agencies! Boosting Adoption Center's, Animal Hospital's, Pet Memorial Parks, Training, Volunteer Opportunities, Pet Therapy, Foster Care, and so much more! And the staff truly know the animals and take great care of them.

Margalit Neusner

We adopted a cute mix but I found some of the staff abrasive and rushed during the adoption process. I would’ve liked to interact with more dogs.

Beina B

Racist

Evan Flattes

I was part of a Cuddle Session at my company where puppies are brought in to play in the hopes of being adopted. I had put in an application for a puppy as we had spent over an hour together and myself and the volunteers agreed, she had chosen me; it was instant love. I asked about the process and if I was able to take her that day. At that time I was not aware they were not staff and had no decision making power. They told me that I needed to go through the formal application process. I asked if I could adopt her that day and they said not to worry and she was secure. They told me she was "my dog" and told other members of my company the same AND fielded other applications for her. She was adopted yesterday at 4 PM by someone else. I personally feel as though there was a complete disregard for my application and my interest and true love for this dog. I had to call to get an update that she had been given to someone else. If the volunteers sent are not equipped to complete an adoption then they should not be present. It is one of the most unprofessional and devastating experiences I have been through. Many people know a connection to an animal is special and when it is real you know. I knew. I was not afforded the opportunity to provide a home to an animal I know was meant for me and for that I will never adopt an animal from this shelter.

Abc Def

Class act that takes good care of the animals before adoption. After interacting with In Our Hands Rescue and their owner, Jennifer Lamb and her sidekick, Emily Weil and seeing other victims of that org (dogs included), you really appreciate orgs that care about the animals, the adopters and more than just their pocketbooks. Really wonderful to see non-sociopaths in this business.

Bethany Connor

No kill shelter. Everyone there is very nice and the animals are well looked after

Tyler Lund

What an amazing animal shelter and hospital in the heart of Manhattan. Bideawee is a no kill shelter (YAY!) that takes in rescues from other area shelters. They have a surprising amount of space including a learning center where people and groups can interact with the animals and where the animals can get some exercise. They have a great variety of dogs and cats for everyone from puppies and kittens to older, calmer critters. The staff is also super friendly and loves what they do and even sometimes foster the critters. There is also a hospital on premises and they have a good relationship with nearby specialists when needed. When adding a member to the family, support an organization that is doing great things, not some puppy farm and head to Bideawee.

Candice Davis

My boyfriend and I had a goal to visit every animal shelter in the city on one very rainy Saturday morning. It went from this is fun to I could not stop crying. It's really sad to see so many animals in need of a home. Anyone looking to do what I did start in the 100's and go down because the other way around it goes all downhill as far as the condition of the animals. Given the local going downhill suddenly seems like an oxymoron. When I got to Bidawee I really got the sense of them wanting to place an animal in a good home. I say this because Animal Haven gave me the impression that, I'm in a cool neighborhood, I'm rude because of it, by the way so many other people put in adoption papers for this dog, waste your time filling out our paperwork and by the way we update our website once a year so the dogs you see on our website may or may not even exist! Let me not sound completely bitter about Animal Haven because they did approve us for a dog. Because they were rude we continued looking. Needless to say I adopted a Chihuahua Mix from Bidawee on December 29th and I cannot wait to adopt another dog from them hopefully towards the end of 2014. The adoption process was seamless and I really felt at home. They do check your references (you may want to let people know you are putting them down as a reference ASAP because they call right away), everyone in your household must be there when you attempt to adopt (don't go there if little Suzie has swimming practice because even little Suzie must be present), they give you a free vet visit and they have a one on one dog trainer if you feel you need a little help. Oh, they also update their website right away :) which helps if you are online looking for a specific dog. It's very far east. I mean right off of the FDR to be exact. I liked the atmosphere so much that I am continuing to take my dog there for his vet visits even though I live on the Upper West Side.

Maria Silva

Today I took my Dog Trinidy to get her Rabies vaccine and to be examined. The Vet and her assistant were gentle and caring. They explained everything to me. And told me that Trinidy looks healthy and her teeth are in good shape. Am so glad I took my Trinidy to the Bideawee Animal Hospital. It was a great experience for Trinidy and me. Everyone who helped was caring and respectful. Never was anyone rude to me. I would recommend anyone who has a Pet that needs to see a Vet. Take your Pet to the Bideawee Animal Hospital.