CUDDLYReviews of cuddly.com

I really want to hear these stories about helping abused/sick animals! My only other comment is "How can people be so uncaring about animals?" They should get the same treatment in life!

good just like to seemore updates and pics

Love/jate! so hard to see stories. wish there was more followup!

Overall I’m happy with Cuddly and the work that the rescues do, which is constant and thankless, I’ve done it. Animals have always been my life and that’s where the majority of my giving, both planned and unplanned, goes via a number of sources. However, I now get so many emails every day from Cuddly, sometimes 15 or more but no less than 8 that it’s becoming untenable. I cannot give every day, I am not a never-ending well of cash but the emails and stories are continuous, relentless and horrific. They are starting to hurt my mental health and that means just not opening or reading anything. I’ve recently been considering blocking anything from Cuddly because I can’t read one more horrific appeal for money. I’m also desensitized to some now because I feel helpless, the ask is never ending and the updates are few and far between. I also recognize the automated emails that come in now “few are helping XXX, will you?” Many times when I go to check, they have reached their goal but I’m still getting emails saying few are helping? “Been a rough few days for XXX” and I go to read and the animal is doing beautifully but they need more money. This is after giving money once or twice already and there simply isn’t more to give. I have begin to question the authenticity and honesty of the appeals when I’m getting emails that are, frankly, untrue and clearly meant to be emotionally manipulative. The number of emails now saying that the rescue can’t feed their animals and are one week away from financial ruin and I’m the only thing that will keep all the animals from being euthanized or turned out onto the streets…ridiculous in number and not okay. That’s not the way to appeal, it’s not only unprofessional, it’s so incredibly manipulative that it just makes me angry. There needs to be some oversight of the sheer number of emails and asks from some rescues and the content also needs to be monitored in some cases. Manipulation isn’t the way to do business, even when it’s charity. Guilt isn’t a good motivator, making people feel like crap even when they are doing everything they can, isn’t the way to do business. So, while I recognize the amazing work rescues do and like being able to help smaller rescues that don’t get the funding, it’s getting to the point where I may have to stop outside of the monthly Cuddly club donation. Cuddly can vet the rescues who need it and I can stop feeling manipulated.

I like Cuddly as it connects me with animals that need help, often from horrific circumstances. I can't help them all but do what I can. I believe it provides a clearing house of vetted charities helping animals. I can get updates later to see how they are doing. If I would suggest an improvement it would be to allow us to narrow our results down if we want to those charities close to our location.

Experience was good once it worked. Everytime I would try to check out the cart it kept saying payment didnt go through. At first I tried PayPal and it just kept trying to transfer. I put in my card like 5 times and it didnt go through. Tried again the next day and it took another two tries before it went through. I checked all the info and it was correct but working with that payment system was difficult. Also it would be great if we could get updates on animals we have donated to. I think that is already done but its been a while since I have been able to donate, so I cant remember. Thanks

Sometimes the pages load slowly. I do support Cuddly to help animals.

I love the idea of Cuddly’s support and how so many pets are saved as a result. What I would like to see are updates on all projects. For instance, if I rescue needs food, let us know by no later than 2 weeks after drive. Also, what happens to animals that don’t get all of the financial support. Thank you for all that you do!