I visited PAWS for the first time at an open house. I didn't know a place like this existed in the…read moreUS. The animals were well cared for, had a lot of space to roam. I was educated by the staff, and left with more knowledge. I wish sanctuaries didn't have to exist. I wish that animals could live in the wild. This was as close I've seen to the wild - given these animals are in captivity. The elephants look healthy and strong. Finally a place that allows the animal to live the rest of their life as an animal, not a circus prop.

It took this sanctuary three years to kill off the three elephants they received from Canada. TB…read moreruns rapidly in this scammuary too. During the fires three years ago, In true AR fashion, the animals were left to burn to death as the disgusting owners did nothing to evacuate them. Just another disgusting scammuary that doesn't bother to give their animals proper medical care, and seeps up money from idiots for their animal rights agenda. This is truly sad anyone could support a disgrace of a sanctuary. I wonder if it would be okay for a pet owner to allow their pets to burn to death if there was danger of fire. My pets are savannahs and hybrid mixes. I have no doubt that if I let my cats toy burn to death, AR groups would have judged and condemned me. There was a fire a mile from my home, and I got enough cardboard boxes to transport my pets. Yet, when a fire was a mile away from this scammuary the AR leadership would have left those animals to burn to death. I hope this facility shuts down or is taken over by people that actually value animals over their stupid AR agenda. The small zoo near my house had all the animals evacuated in 30 minutes when the same fire I prepared for was a mile close. Yet, AR scammuary didn't care enough about their animals to do the same. I hope the people from the Toronto Zoo gave those idiots a piece of their mind for killing their elephants. There are elephants that are working animals that live longer! You are all sick and disgusting! AR has nothing to do with the welfare and well being of an animal, it is about destroying the human and animal bond.

I appreciate Susan B responding so quickly and only animals concern matter. I was told go to A…read morecorn for my feral. They rejected that saying they dont fix ferals. I call Blue Mtn i think it is and they never called back. So how does your feral program work....if it does I would be happy to volunteer to tnr ferals. I also hand feed baby kiitens 1 day on up. I just was given run around and had to release the feral i trappedas my vet would not fix her. Please advise

I have adopted two cats from A-Pal. The experience was fabulous. The building they are in is…read morebeautiful and set up for giving sick and abandoned kittens and cats the best possible chance to thrive. The staff and volunteers dote and care for the kittens and cats as if they were their own. Highly recommend!

Best interactive experience with my family!!! Learned soo much excited to return with friends and…read morefamily in the future. #TEAMHENLEY

Fantastic rescue and sanctuary for mini-pigs. Maggie and Kim are compassionate, dedicated, kind and…read morephenomenal with all of their piggies. This is a great place to visit to educate yourself and see some beautiful, loving animals.

Our 8-lb, 3-year-old toy poodle suddenly began showing aggressive behavior. We immediately had him…read moreevaluated by two veterinarians, including appropriate testing, and confirmed the issue was behavioral--not medical. We contacted Bark Busters in Livermore due to strong reviews. That trainer referred us to the trainer covering our area, Sarah Harrington. She assured us she had handled similar cases many times and that their method--different from traditional training--could correct the behavior, although there is no guarantee. Based on that, we agreed to proceed despite the high cost. The fee is $1,875 (lifetime training), paid in full upfront. In hindsight, that should have given us pause. At the initial visit, our dog reacted very negatively--barking continuously and backing away. This was unusual, as he is normally friendly with new people. The trainer also appeared fearful, explaining she had recently been bitten by another dog. A significant portion of the session was spent reading from a binder rather than actively engaging with us or demonstrating techniques until after the total fee was paid in full. This method does not use treats at all. We followed the approach consistently for over three weeks. Instead of improving, our dog became more fearful, his personality seemed to change, and the aggression worsened. When we raised concerns, we were told to continue. The trainer did not proactively check in; we were told follow-up was our responsibility. Given the seriousness of the issue and the cost, we expected more support. We ultimately decided to stop. No partial refund was offered. We were told the contract would become void if we did not re-engage within seven days. We were also cautioned about posting a negative Yelp review. We are sharing our experience so others can make an informed decision. We hope your experience is better than ours.

Sarah Harrington at Bark Busters Home Dog Training - Central Valley is absolutely amazing. She is…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about both dogs and their owners. Her in-home training approach is clear, humane, and incredibly effective--we saw real improvements right away. Sarah empowers you with the tools and confidence to create lasting change, not just quick fixes. The lifetime support Bark Busters offers is a huge bonus and gives total peace of mind. If you're struggling with behavior issues or just want a better relationship with your dog, I highly recommend Sarah and Bark Busters Central Valley!

What can I say? The staff is amazing and the veterinarians are always so helpful! You couldn't ask…read morefor a better team!!

All staff are very friendly & welcoming! I was very impressed with facilities which are super clean…read moreand also smell fresh. That alone tells me that this place is not only well cared for but your furry baby will also be well taken care of. While this was Rocky's first visit he seemed comfortable with everyone and got to hang out inside for a bit and also to play ball. I'm sure he didn't even miss us! We look forward to having him visit again soon.

Our Alaskan malamute loves to stay at Town and Country, and we love how easy it is to check her in…read moreonline, get her paperwork updated and set up booking. The staff is very friendly and helpful and so well informed. I love that they are thorough in their work to check in about her needs and always make sure to keep us updated if anything pop up. When we pick her up she's always in such a great mood and has a great time. I love that we have a safe place for her her to go when we're away and we are so glad to have Town and Country. Highly recommend!

This is the filthiest place I've ever been. The whole place reeks of poop, and there is filth…read moreeverywhere. Even the people that wore care of filthy dirty. I can't imagine bringing my pet here ever aga

Dr. Simko was understanding of my 16 year old dog's experience with senility. After her exam, a…read moreprescription was advised for and she is currently doing much better and this has relieved the stress I've been under dealing with her problems.

Steve and Michelle are the best dog trainers! Look no further with any other classes. We have taken…read moreother classes in our lifetime with our dogs. They are very nice, knowledgeable, and demonstrate to you so it is easy to understand and learn with your dog and family. They are passionate about teaching and it clearly shows. We live the outdoor training in the field and the speakers they use you are able to hear what they are saying and they answer all your questions. We look forward going to the Saturday classes with our golden retriever (Bella). They are amazing!!!!! I highly recommend this class to all breeds of dogs . They are the best! On a scale of 10 being the highest they are 100!!!! It is so much fun going to the classes and you learn so much! Thank you Steve and Michelle:) Bella says thank you!

Friendly, knowledgeable and communicative staff/owners. Helpful, show us how, lead by example. Good…read moreat reading our dogs and even us humans if we arrive uptight or grumpy (me). Nice facility, organized, positive but firm. So far we've learned heel, sit, stay, come, down and socialization with other people and dogs. Reasonable prices, good location. Can't wait to start the second round of training in a couple weeks.