so we came back here after years of going to other places like Scientology vets at San Rafael…read moreAnimal Hospital, the emergency vet hospital with children vets so scared of a dog that they won't even enter a room With a frightened dog who is being scared and defensive And they want to dope up every dog they are friended off, and even the vet on Channing way why threw a tantrum when he had to work hadrd on a dog and literally told us not to come back becouse he got nipped by the dog. Obviously, even though those were cheaper and gave away and things like that our experience with them, we understand why they do that. You guys have been consistent, reliable, friendly, caring, not blaming not giving the parents of the dog silent treatment just because you don't like them or any other unprofessional caregiver behavior you guys are always respectful always clear about what you're doing and always understanding of not only The Dogs issues but the parents issues as well. you guys always take my budget into consideration and always have works with me as best as you can. Your pet hospital is literally the best in Marin as far as I'm conserved.

Compassionate, smart, effective Dr Luna on our first visit to this Clinic! We were looking for…read moreDental care for our Fletcher & appreciated the examination to assure his dental cleaning would be effective. Highly recommended. The dental cleaning had to be under anesthesia & as with small, stout, frisky Bichon MaltiPoo Fletcher required removing more teeth that he would have liked but he's a happier, healthier doggy & we're pleased!

We feel so fortunate to have found West Marin Pet Hospital…read more The vet, Dr Redfield, the front desk staff, and the vet techs have all been so wonderful with our sweet golden girl, Twinkle. And, they've also been wonderful to us. Everyone that we have interacted with seems so good at what they do, and they are so gentle and sweet with Twinkle. I feel like at other veterinary practices that I've been to over the decades of pet ownership, it's the vet that's great but the staff is rude, or the techs are nice but the vet has no bedside manner, or some other unfortunate scenario. But, here, it really is just a breath of fresh air with the level of skill, the professionalism, and the pleasant ambiance. We completely trust them with Twinkle's care, and highly recommend them to any pet owner.

I've had two separate negative experiences at this practice, and I feel compelled to share them…read more The most recent involved a bill of over $400. I had specifically requested the most comprehensive urinalysis available, because I had explained detailed concerns about my dog's health. What I received was a basic analysis -- and my dog didn't even have a UTI. The bill also included two small bags of supplements. When I asked for the test to be repeated correctly, or for a partial refund of $237 for the analysis I didn't receive, my request was ignored. I'd strongly recommend checking the details of any test results you receive here -- and comparing prices online before accepting any service or product. My second concern is far more serious. For over a year, my dog was limping. During multiple visits, the vets here observed her walking in and still only prescribed pain pills and anti-inflammatory medication -- never investigating further. No one identified the damaged cruciate ligament she had been walking on, in pain, for all that time. When I finally met the owner to explain the situation, she kept her back to me the entire time, never once looked at my dog, and sent us home with more pills. After years of unnecessary suffering and thousands of dollars wasted, I took my dog to UC Davis Veterinary. When I described her symptoms over the phone, they immediately suspected the cause, scheduled the right diagnostics, and confirmed the problem. My dog underwent a delicate surgery that, thankfully, went well -- despite the condition having been ignored for so long. Products here are also priced two to three times above what you'd find online. You are paying top dollar for a very high level of care that, in my experience, you are not receiving.

Patty, Coby looks fantastic. Thank you so much for taking care with him. As he's aged, he's not…read moreenjoyed his baths or even being touched much. Andy and I appreciate your care, and you did such a great job with him. We'll see you next week with the girls! Thank you. We love For Paws and Patty and Bill are awesome pet shop owners. Marcia xo

For Paws is a treasure of expertise, wisdom & care. They are the best around. I feel really lucky…read moreto have them in our town.

Dr. Di Maio provided my dog Snowy with excellent care throughout the years. During appointments,…read morehe took time to explain treatment options to help manage his diabetes. As the years passed, Snowy experienced other issues with his heart, cognitive functioning, and balance As he was aging. I've always felt that the clinic staff and Dr Di Maio truly cared about Snowys well-being. Last Friday I had to make the extremely difficult decision to euthanize Snowy his quality of life rapidly declined. This was the most painful and hard decision I've had to make I couldn't see him suffering. Dr.Di Maio was kind, compassionate explained every step during the process. My two adult sons were there as Snowy transitioned over the rainbow bridge.. My adult son commented " He's really a good doctor". Thank you for your caring presence. Angela

Not good at all. My experience with this place has been extremely disappointing. The staff was…read morerude, the pricing was excessive, and I was charged for unnecessary services. To make matters worse, services were performed on my dog without proper notice or communication. Getting an appointment can also be extremely difficult--you may be left waiting days or even weeks to be seen. When your pet is sick and needs immediate attention, that kind of delay is simply unacceptable. In my case, my dog wasn't eating or drinking, and I needed timely care. Overall, I was very disappointed with the level of service, communication, and professionalism. I would not recommend this place based on my experience.

Dr Manchester is an experienced, knowledgeable and very kind veterinarian…read more Her practice is well-run Highly recommended. We have taken our 2 dogs here. Surgery was performed on one(spay). All was professional . Dr Manchester performs veterinary medicine to evidence based standards. Office staff are friendly and effective

I was a new client but unfortunately will be taking my pets care else where. The staff were very…read morekind and handled my dog great. Unfortunately the Doctor seemed to be in a rush and it felt like our appointment was cut short. We also did not receive our pets lab work for several days. I had called more than once to ask for these results. While the staffs care was ok unfortunately I don't believe the quality of care from the doctor is up to par.

The day I never wanted to see came for my Mister, my 19 year old handsome tuxedo boy. My good…read morefriend stepped in and made all the arrangements for me with A Gentle Rest, for which I will always be grateful both for her help and for her choosing A Gentle Rest. Dr. Rozycki (Ari) arrived that afternoon. He was kind, gentle, caring throughout the procedure. He made a very difficult time as easy as possible, and I will always grateful to him too. He took his time, I never felt rushed to say goodbye, he explained every step before he took it. I definitely needed his genuine kindness and concern that day. And his respect for my Mister and my grief. Richard L.

It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. But Dr Gina and the team at A Gentle Rest made it easier in so…read moremany ways They handle everything and come to you. Dr Gina gave us the time to say goodbye with no pressure, included our family members graciously, and treated our sweet old girl with the utmost respect and care. Thank you Dr Gina!

If I could give a negative score I would. We trusted Lorna to watch our 3 cats and leopard gecko…read morefor 6 days. Not only did we have to cut our trip short, but the standard of care that was promised was not delivered. Lorna promised to call when she started to let us know everything was OK. When I hadn't heard from her, I got nervous and called her. Lorna had trouble getting the front door key to work, but instead of calling (she had multiple phone numbers to use and instructions to call if anything came up), her plan was to try again the next day -- without feeding the cats or letting us know that there had been a problem. That judgment on her part nearly caused my fiance to fly home immediately. We suggested that she try WD40 in the lock -- rather than the wax she had thought of trying -- and she got in. I should note that we examined the lock and the key upon our return and had absolutely no trouble locking or unlocking the door. We locked and unlocked it a couple of dozen times and were able to open the door every time. After that first day, we felt we needed to check in every day, and when Lorna reported more trouble with the lock, we decided to return early as we did not trust that she could reliably manage the situation. She had also promised to clean the 3 litter boxes once per day (if not, it can get to be quite a mess). We were gone 4 days and the boxes had never been cleaned. Upon our return, there was urine and feces outside all of the boxes. Lorna also promised to clean out the water dish (we have a drink well), it was dirty and there was food debris in the bottom. Bottom line...Although Lorna seems to be a nice person who cares a lot about animals, she did not demonstrate the level of professionalism one would expect from a full-time pet sitter. If and when we need a cat sitter again, I plan on calling our veterinarian for a recommendation.

Thanks Lorna! Saved…read moreme and my critters again. Had to go back to Utah to move my Mom's furniture into storage. Ugh. At least I didn't have to stress about my "kids". Lorna took great care with medication and emailed me funny updates. Whew!

Leigh and her team (Claudia & Jenna) are amazing. Leigh trained Winston as a puppy and I'm…read moreconstantly amazed at how responsive he is - she is truly a dog whisperer! The team communication is proactive and timely for his walks - even with changing schedules. Winston loves his social time and always returns smiling, exhausted and clean. Even if he found his way into a puddle. I would highly recommend West Coast Dog Training.

Leigh was great. Gave us practical and useful information and training. We have the necessary tools…read moreto correct some behaviors we saw in our dog. Highly recommend!

I had been here in the past at the old location a while ago. That experience was not so great. They…read moreseemed to only want the money and said it was so that I would not abandon my dog with them. Tabitha was my baby! There is no way that would've happened. Over $1400 later and nothing was diagnosed or treated to the point she was better. Fast forward to today! My little Scooby had to be taken there. The staff were absolutely amazing, friendly caring and patient. Dr. Hilty listened, was informative, gave me several options for what was going on. I appreciated him and the staff. If in need again, I would return for any future medical emergency needs. They said they were trying to onboard specialized doctors to be onsite. That would be perfect for the area. Thank you Dr. Hilty and staff.

We cannot thank the entire team enough for the incredible care they gave our dog, Leo. He came in…read moreafter suffering a traumatic body wall hernia following a fight that he started but definitely couldn't finish. As scary as the situation was, every member of the team treated us with compassion, kindness, and professionalism from the moment we walked through the door. They took the time to explain Leo's injuries, the surgery he needed, the possible complications, and the financial estimate. Even though we were terrified, we never felt rushed or left in the dark. The surgeon kept us updated, answered every question honestly, and made sure we understood exactly what was happening. During surgery, they found that Leo's intestines had protruded through the torn body wall and were very inflamed, but thankfully they were still healthy enough that they did not need to remove any of his intestines. They carefully checked for leakage, thoroughly cleaned the area because of the dog bite, and successfully repaired the body wall. We are so grateful for the skill and expertise that went into his care. What stood out just as much as their medical expertise was their compassion. Everyone treated Leo with such kindness, and they treated our family with the same care during one of the most stressful experiences we've ever been through. Today, Leo has made a full recovery and is completely back to his usual mischievous self. Our little "tough guy" has officially retired from picking fights with dogs many times his size, and we couldn't be more thankful that this team gave him that chance. They didn't just save our dog--they saved a beloved member of our family. They also saved my daughter's best friend. She would have been absolutely devastated if we had lost him, and because of this incredible team, she still gets to grow up with the little dog she loves so much. Thank you for giving our family more time with Leo. We will never forget your kindness, your honesty, and your incredible care. We recommend this hospital without hesitation. Five stars truly aren't enough.

My dog loves Park a pup. We purchased a lot of stays before hand for a discount. She would go often…read morewhen we had to leave out of town. We recommend this location. Also they do shots every 6 months vs 1 a year like a regular vet would ask for.

We love Park-a-Pup!…read more My husband and I have been sending my dog here for boarding/daycare since they opened. Park-a-Pup has great prices. Our dog always comes home happy and tired from playing with the other dogs. I love that he gets so much exercise and socialization! He's really well taken care of here. He even had a medical issue once during boarding. Park-a-Pup immediately called us to notify us, and we came back early from our trip to take him to the vet. If they hadn't been so prompt, he may not have survived. We'll be happy customers of Park-a-Pup as long as our dog is alive!