We got a cockapoo puppy from Kathy a year ago. She is just the sweetest dog. At the park, people…read moretell us, everyone in the neighborhood wants a dog like yours. If you are looking for a poodle mix with a gentle disposition, you should definitely check out Kathy.

Kathy raises the healthiest, sweetest dogs! Friends had gotten their dog from Kathy's Kountry…read moreKennel and he was a super cute, fun Cockapoo. After our rat terrier passed away we found our little bichipoo at Kathy's. She has a really great personality, nice coat, perfect teeth and she's a healthy, happy, smart, fun, non-shedding furry pal. We are so glad we have her. Thank you, Kathy!

I appreciated all the help from Donna, Mary, and all the wonderful people at the shelter…read more They obviously really care who the animals go to live with. Because I had a good veterinary record and my approval of my landlord,I had no trouble in adopting my wonderful dog, chicki (Chicory). I am so thrilled with my new family member and can't more highly recommend this wonderful shelter.

At Helping Paws Animal Shelter, the adoption process is extremely unrealistic as well as unfair to…read morethe animals there. The more you interact with the shelter, the higher the bar is set for adoption, and you begin to realize they will never adopt to you. I was an animal care specialist for over 30 years at various parks and facilities and was not able to adopt from this shelter. I've cared for alligators and bats to whales and zebras and so many animals in between. I've had rescue cats my whole life who have lived long happy lives into their late teens. If someone like me is considered unqualified to give a dog or cat a home, then who is? If all shelters operated like Helping Paws, the shelters would be overcrowded to the point of not accepting animals, and very few animals would be living out good lives in loving homes. With no place left to go, these animals will likely wind up being euthanized. I gave them 2 stars because the friendly staff does take good care of their shelter, which is good because that's where the animals are likely to live for a good chunk of their short lives. It's an unfortunate situation for the animals to end up in, and what's the point of keeping animals in shelters and out of homes? In my experience in the animal care field, I have seen this before, where good intentions eventually devolve into harmful situations for the animals as people see themselves as heroes, putting egos before animal welfare. This is also harmful for potential families in what would have provided suitable, loving homes to rescues. Yes, it's good to be selective about where the animals go, but it ends up being harmful when the selection process becomes so rigid that the animals spend years of their lives in a shelter before they get adopted (if ever) because many potentially good homes are weeded out right along with the bad ones.

I highly recommend people stay far away from this breeder. Years ago I had purchased one of her…read morekittens and it died within 30 days of me having her. I was given a replacement. Fast-forward years later, my replacement looks nothing like a true Siberian. My cat never developed the 3 layers of fur. I suspect a ragamuffin might have been introduced into the mix since my cat has a single layer of fur.

I have bought one Siberian cat and he was pretty healthy. His temperament was horrible. I don't…read morethink he was socialized. I have a litter of 3 kittens five weeks old. You can contact me if you want a Siberian kitten bred for high quality health and raised with children, other animals and underfoot. Mary.p.ryan@live. Com

Name: Ranger Walker Parents: Lewis & Izzy…read moreBreed: Long Haired German Shepherd Birthday: January 30th 2022 Weight: 17.9 pounds Height: 16.25 inches Energy level: Playful yet sleepy Sleep schedule: 10pm-7am (I don't even need to be taken out during the night) & multiple naps a day Work: 9-5 at my parents print shop (the customers love me) Tricks: Sit & staying in my own yard I know: My name, come, good boy & no Loves: ICE CUBES, playing with toys, fetching balls, car rides, sleeping in kennel, mounds of mulch, stealing shoes & my dad. Dislikes: Rain Gets along well with: other dogs, kids & humans Looking forward to: Going up north with my family and my first boat ride on the lake. From the moment we picked up Ranger we knew he was going to be a great addition to our family. The puppies are very well trained for being so young, you can tell they were cared for and loved before finding their forever homes. Herzog has been so helpful and very knowledgeable on their dogs. I would 10/10 recommend them for anyone wanting a family oriented German shepherd to join their family. We love our boy, Ranger.

Couldn't ask for a more beautiful, well bread puppy. My Boomer is relaxed, so smart and absolutely…read morethe cutest dog. There's nothing more to say

I had been taking my golden doodle to Bentley's for years, but for the last year every time we came…read morein they kept raising their prices - exorbitantly. I was looking for a new groomer and a neighbor recommended Riley at Bubble Paws. She did such an incredible job- very thorough in asking questions ahead of time and attention to detail. Sandy has never looked better! The salon is very clean and cute. We have found our new home here!

Riley is a hidden gem, I've always been finicky about my pups nails and I know for a fact that not…read moremany groomers can dremel nails this tight and clean

Highly recommend this breeder. They have beautiful dogs…read moreand are very helpful (even after the purchase).

My wife and I began our search for a new GSD following the passing of ours several months back. The…read moreloss of this last shepherd (it was our second) was especially painful as we don't have kids and the dog was a true family member to us. In the course of our extensive research to find that special dog, we spent literally weeks on the internet studying dog bloodlines and titles, calling many breeders nationwide, and even driving significant distances in our state (Texas) to visit numerous kennels where we viewed many litters and pups for sale. Backyard breeders were excluded from our consideration. While there were definitely some good kennels out there, they often felt like dog-manufacturing plants and not the unique quality we were looking for. Our search finally ended when we came across Vom Ragnar kennels. The experience we had with Von Ragnar was much different than the other breeders we had talked to or met. The best way to describe them is as a high-end boutique breeder, very specialized, and the bloodlines were not the same ten dogs that seemed to permeate the dogs of all the other breeders. There's a saying that one pays for a good breeder not just a good dog, and indeed here this was the case. Vom Ragnar is owned and run by Natalya Babenko and her husband Jey. From the start, Natalya proved to have substantial expertise in breeding and a passion for working with and showing her dogs (both nationally and internationally). It would not be an exaggeration to call her a perfectionist--and was evident from both discussions with her, and seeing her new state-of-the-art kennel. Her breeding dogs are of the finest quality; once you meet Natalya it's apparent that there is no way she would settle for less. In dealing with her/Vom Ragnar, everything from start to finish was done honestly and with integrity. Yes, Vom Ragnar is more expensive than the typical "good" kennel (not over-the-top more), and to us, the extra expense for acquiring a dog of the quality they were offering was well worth it. The dog we chose was a red-sable male; they had two available, made videos of both, and Natalya helped us make a final choice within a week. After purchasing the pup (you must do so when locking in your choice), Jey made a second video to show the pup playing and update his looks and progress. We set a date for pick-up right after the puppy turned 8 weeks, flew from Houston to Chicago, and drove up to the kennel to pick up the dog. Everything in the final pick-up and transaction was very friendly and all went smoothly. The dog was up-to-date on the necessary shots and was microchipped prior to our departure. As of this writing, we have owned the puppy for 5 days. We had it checked with our vet who found the dog fully healthy. The puppy was all "go" from the time we got him home, displays significant confidence, and while calm to loud noises (like thunder), has a very high energy level and is very outgoing. He is not timid or shy in any respect. The puppy shows us a ton of affection, displays high intelligence, and has a real interest in learning. To be clear, he's not an "angel" and will definitely take some real effort to train properly, but that is exactly how good GSDs are. Our overall feeling is this dog is of exceptional quality, and going through the effort to fly 1,000 miles to buy one from Vom Ragnar was well worth the time and money. If we were going to buy another (and we may get a female in a few years) we would absolutely buy another from them again without hesitation or reservation. Getting an extra-special pet to fill the paws of our last GSD meant so much to us, and Vom Ragnar really came through. We are very grateful to have chosen them as the breeder of our new dog!

Go no further for a Labrador retriever breeder. She raises the parents and pups right in the house…read more No cages, no garage, just with her kids and husband. There temperament is beyond what you could want. She is open to questions and extremely helpful. Very knowledgeable, very 'warm and fuzzy' attitude. We fell in love with the moms instantly! Our baby is three weeks old now and we can't wait. We have visited four breeders and none compare to Jacque and her babies. Highly recommended

In April we purchased a 7 week old female puppy from Jacque Aguirre of Limelight Labs and it's been…read morea nightmare. Within the first couple of weeks our puppy began showing episodes of staggering, collapsing limbs and involuntary head tremors which lead us from veterinarian to neurologist, expensive testing and the diagnosis of a congenital neurological disorder. From the beginning I updated Jacque occasionally with our puppy's progress with only minimal response from her. A recent hunch had me read over the AKC registration papers of the dam and sir, Lima and Burly, given to us at adoption, when I discovered they were daughter and father - inbreeding! After weeks of grief and confusion we finally had the truth. I confronted Jacque and she claimed to have no knowledge of the inbreeding and blamed it entirely on her mother, an experienced breeder who supplied Burly's "sample" at a Veterinary hospital. Whether this was truly a stupid oversight or greed, (Jacque had another dam give birth only 3 weeks after our puppy came home) is unclear, but looking back there where other signs (and what was not being said) that have us questioning her motives. Jacque has wisely refunded our adoption and veterinary expenses. It's uncertain what our beloved puppy's length or quality of life will be, somedays are good, some not, but we will care for her as best we can. Returning her was never an option. I'm posting this review because I don't want another dog to suffer unnecessarily and family live through this heartbreaking experience.

Great place to get healthy food for your pet! The owners…read more(Don) has knowledge about nutrition to help each dogs needs! You have to shop here once and u will return , just like we did. Healthy treats , snacks etc.. Don takes time with you and your nutrition for your dog. He helped my dogs allergies just with advice , showing me my old food was not good for him! Try this place.

Great store !!! Very knowledgeable staff that will go out of their way to ensure the health and…read morehappiness of both you and your furry family ; did I mention that the prices are very reasonable and their sales are spectacular!!