i had the pleasure of volunteering at the country animal haven for a few weeks while being bored…read moreand unemployed in madison this winter. this place is an amazing no-kill, non-profit animal shelter. they provide a safe place for cats that are still waiting to find the perfect home. run completely by volunteers, this place is very well-kept, clean and organized. the cats have pretty much free run of the house and barn -- and only a few are kept in cages (the young kittens and the sick/ill-tempered). it is nice to see so many cats in one place with the freedom to roam as they please. also, i was amazed to see cats that got along so well with each other. the location is a bit off the beaten path, but it's well worth the visit. there are plenty of cats waiting to be adopted. also, i believe some of them are brought to petsmart and mounds to be showcased for adoption. in addition, if you have free time, lend a hand. volunteers are always appreciated! :)

Mary and her team work tirelessly to care for the kittens and cats placed in their care. Our Girl…read moreScout troop was able to help out a bit and were able to learn about the never ending cleaning and care that is given to the cats. These are volunteers who make it their mission to care for these animals. We try to get in a few times a year to help out. I should also say that we have received one cat from them who was in perfect health. And we had to surrender another cat that we found abandoned. Thank you for the work that you do!

What a wonderful caring staff and veterinarian. Dr Osgood is very skilled and compassionate…read moreperson. We are extremely confident and assured that we are bringing our animals for great care.

We stumbled upon Lakeland when we first moved to Stoughton. We had taken in a stray cat, but wanted…read moreto make sure she wasn't chipped before taking her to the humane society. They were able to get us in quickly and I could not believe the price point! I made note that if any of our kitties need vet care in the future, that we'd take them here. Fast forward to 2020. We had an amazing kitty who was showing signs of a bladder infection. We took him to Lakeland where they took such great care of him. We tried antibiotics, but ultimately he needed surgery. They were so helpful with giving us recommendations for other locations that may be a good fit for us financially for his surgery, as well as recommendations an emergency vet. He had so many complications, and this was over 6 months, but through it all, Lakeland was so helpful and acted as friends to him, rather than seeing him as just another patient that's bringing in money. I appreciate that so much.

Friendly and helpful staff every time we visit. We appreciate that they don't try to sell us stuff…read morewe don't need. They give us all the options and tell us prices up front then let us decide. We've met great specialist through them. Also love their community support. Can't wait to see the new clinic.

Best place to care for your furry babies. I have been using their services for over 25 years…read more Everyone treats me and my pets with respect. They are supportive and caring from a regular check up to the most difficult situation. I highly recommend.

Kind, Ethical, Responsible Team I have had two dogs prior to…read morethis one and have taken them to several other reputable training organizations. This is the only one that bothered to find out about my specific goals for my dog and the only one that bothered to get to know my dog. I think everyone in the place came out to meet her and watch her at her first training. I had the usual reservations about using an e-collar on my dog (is it inhumane? Is it punishment? Would her personality change?) Andrew carefully demonstrated the collar to me and when we used it on my dog she did not indicate that she was in any distress. She learned quickly and seemed very proud of her accomplishments. At home, even without the collar she continues to do the things she learned in her only lesson. Two days after her first training, she was diagnosed with Heartworm. Because she must be kept still throughout the long treatment she cannot attend training, go to dog parks, doggy day care or even run. Sit Means Sit refunded my money, did not charge me for the lesson, offered advice on how to keep her still, and offered to continue to help when I needed it. I am forever grateful. When my dog is better (cross your fingers) I plan to bring her back. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike and his team for any dog issue whether it is a serious problem dog or a dog like mine who is a little timid, wants to kiss every child she sees and just needs a few skills to reinforce safe behaviors.

Brenna was just incredible helping us with our rescue, June. We've had her for a couple years and…read moreshe was always super leash reactive, barking at just about every dog, bike, and skateboard that she saw. After 3 sessions at SMS, June is able to walk with us with no problem. I genuinely wouldn't believe it if you told me she would improve this much a month ago. I can't recommend SMS and Brenna specifically enough!

We cannot recommend Tyrese at A Howling Good Time Dog Training highly enough! FIVE STARS!!…read moreWe adopted a rescue dog who is half Great Pyrenees and half Husky--two breeds well known for their intelligence, independence, and reputation for being difficult to train. In fact, another trainer we contacted declined to work with her because of her breed mix. Tyrese, however, welcomed the challenge with confidence, patience, and skill. For one month, three days a week, Tyrese worked with our dog, Margot, and completely transformed her behavior. She is still the smart, independent thinker we love, but she now reliably comes when called (sometimes with side-eye, lol) and stays on command--something we weren't sure would ever be possible. The progress she made is remarkable and her spirit is intact. What impressed us most was Tyrese's training style. He is incredibly kind and gentle with our dog, and she was never fearful or stressed during training. At the same time, he maintains complete control and earns her respect through consistency and clear communication. It is obvious that he truly understands dogs and how to bring out their best. Tyrese also invests heavily in training the owners. He visited our home initially to observe her behavior and provided many instructional videos, of his work with Margot, for us. At pick up time, Tyrese also spends one-on-one time reinforcing the skills we need to continue our dog's success, His commitment to both Margot and the family makes all the difference. If you're looking for a trainer who is patient, knowledgeable, effective, and genuinely cares about your dog's well-being, Tyrese is the person to call. He is also super fun and flexible to work with. We are incredibly grateful for the confidence and freedom his training has given both us and our beautiful young rescue pup.

I could tell that Tyrese knew what he was doing the first time he came to our house and met our…read moredog. He has such a calm and commanding manner. He's not trying to be a dog whisperer--some mystic with secret skills. It's about teaching both the dog and the owner about behavior that works. He's a teacher. I want to shout out his colleague, Derek, for also doing great work. I recommend A Howling Good Time unreservedly.

A very nice neighborhood pet store. Excellent groomer on site and easy to get appointments for her…read more Lots of cats that are all vaccinated and neutered for sale. I believe they charge $200 per cat, which is a fair price. This store is owned by Mary and Joe who bought the place when it moved from the former location. The usual inventory of pet supplies and aquarium fish. Sure you might get a part time person who isn't very knowledgeable once in awhile but generally well trained staff who love animals. Don't believe those earlier posts about cleanliness and poor hamsters up for adoption. That's not the way it is here. Go see for yourself and clear your head playing with some kittens!

The staff is kind, but the place smells horrendous! And no wonder, cats roaming everywhere and…read morespraying on items. The last time I went (which will also be my LAST time), there was a woman sitting in a chair spooning clam chowder from a can onto the floor while all the cats licked it up straight from the floor. There's GOT to be some health code violations going on in there.

I flew across the country for a puppy. I live in California, and Wisconsin is not close!…read more It was the best decision I ever made. Sun-Golden Kennels is literally GOLD. It has the finest Golden Retriever puppies. The wait is worth it. Sharon puts in the extra effort to make sure your puppy is healthy, safe, and ready for life. Lineage, vaccinations, vitamins, nutrition-- she knows it all. I also want to add that picking up the puppy was quick and painless. (I've been to humane societies that make a whole procession of picking up your new dog.) But at Sun-Golden Kennels, they understand that life is complicated enough already, and the most important thing is starting a new life with your puppy. Thank you Sun-Golden Kennels!

We dropped our dog for boarding for a period of 2 weeks. He was perfectly healthy. When we picked…read morehim up after 2 weeks, He got sever ear infection. This place is the cheapest boarding place around but they provide the WORST service you can imagine. They charge you TAX and Credit Card processing fees for BOARDING. On file they show as if they're the best breeder and boarding place around but in reality They're ABOSLUTELY NOT. So please BE CAREFUL.

I had an appointment scheduled with them. I'm not their client, they got me in right away. Great…read moreplace and great people

Great Clinic! The knowledge here supersedes expectation. The cost is reasonable, definitely…read morecompetitive. Everyone in todays day and age should expect that nothing is done for free, so I am unsure why there are comments on here or reviews about price when this is the most affordable clinic around. Thankful they still are!