My dog is my best friend, literally. But I travel often and need reliable care for him. He stays…read morewith a family for longer stays but comes to ponderosa if it's just a night or two. He's been coming for the past two years and we've had nothing but great experiences. The staff know him, he always comes home bathed and well cared for. I pay the extra for the boarding bath but it's worth it and I love having him back healthy and clean. I wasn't prompted or incentivized to review I've just been taking him for so long and realized I know longer have any anxiety about dropping him off so this is my way of saying thanks! Great job Ponderosa!

We have taken our dog here 3 times, and 2 out of 3 have been terrible experiences. I guess it's our…read moreown fault for not learning after the first one. The staff is friendly and good with pets, but our dog has gotten a respiratory infection twice after boarding here, and to add insult to injury, a terrible case of fleas. There is a bad smell in the lobby, which makes me worry they aren't properly disinfecting the space. We won't be returning and hope to inform others about the risks of boarding here. We spent almost $1000 trying to cure our dog's infections, one of which nearly killed her. Please read the rest of the reviews and realize this is not just a one-off bad experience.

We had a great experience with Kitty Winks! We boarded all three of our cats while we were on…read morevacation, and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing they were somewhere specifically designed for cats and being well cared for. Everything was clean and thoughtfully set up, and I really appreciated the different room options for their individual needs. We came home to three happy, well cared for cats. We will definitely use Kitty Winks again and highly recommend them!

Kitty-Winks is the kennel everyone should desire to board their fur-baby! My fat cat, Cupcake, was…read morethe least stressed that she has ever been after leaving a place where I needed to board her. Stacy, the owner, loves cats and spent quality time with Cupcake. Stacy treated her like she was her own cat. I admire Stacy for looking out for Cupcakes diet and water needs as well. I relished receiving the pictures and videos she sent to me also. I was convalescing after my total knee replacement surgery at my sister's home; she has a big dog who isn't familiar with cats, but it all worked out so well. Cupcake even had a flatscreen TV in her room to provide entertainment and noise, as I do whenever I have to leave to go out for a few hours. I am so elated I found Kitty-Winks! I will go back to Kitty-Winks any time I need to board Cupcake! In addition, the kennel rooms are large and so clean! Thank you, Stacy; you and your kennel are the very best!

Kim is the best!!!! She will go above and beyond taking care of your fur babies!!! Even sends you…read morevideos and pics so you can see how they're doing which makes you feel so much better about leaving them! Look no further, trust me, she is the one!!!

There is absolutely no one else i trust more to care for my pup! Kim sends several pics each day…read morewith status updates and her home design keeps pups in mind! My dog cannot wait to get inside and begin playing ! He is usually pretty needy, but doesn't even look back to see if I'm still around when i drop him off at Nitro!

I moved to Fate in Feb 2026. My dog was born with a severe and deadly heart murmur. I have been…read moretaking her to Animal Hospital of Fate. The vet doesn't seem to understand how bad her situation is. He keeps giving me false hope and charging me for visits and over 5 different medications. I took her in because I know she is dying and she is in pain. He, yet once again, gave me 3 more medications and she is still dying. He is just taking my money when my baby is dying! I ordered one more med that I had to pay for in advance and have yet to be told it is ready to pick up and it's been 3 days, I call daily only to be told it isn't in yet!!! This Veterinary Clinic is the worst and ONLY WANTS TO CHARGE YOU MORE AND MORE!!!!

Zero stars if I could. My dog is potentially dying AT THIS MOMENT and the RUDE night management…read moresaid I would need an appointment for an emergency. I wanted my dog to go back to his normal pet hospital and I cannot believe I ever allowed him to go there. 0/10 I'm sure other staff is great but the rude ass lady on the phone needs to be fired IMMEDIATELY.

Bought my first Bouvier here 36 years ago. Dr. Keith Taylor was the most caring and competent…read moreDoctor. Now on my forth Bouvier and although Dr. Taylor has retired I remain a loyal customer. The new staff and Doctors are a example of Dr. Taylors care. He did not just turn over his practice he made sure the future of ROCKWALL COUNTY VETERINARY CLINIC would keep the level of care he had built. I have only good things to say about all the staff and the Doctors who have attended to my Bouvier's. Recently I lost number 3 due to cancer. The care and compassion of everyone there was heart warming and so appreciated. Now on Bouvier number 4 and will only bring him here for the very best of care. Tp all at ROCKWALL COUNTY VETERINARY CLINIC THANK YOU . Doug Chambers

I am so disappointed in the new process for obtaining prescriptions. My dog has anxiety and takes…read moreSileo. Normally, I order it from Chewy for $37.04 (plus shipping). Now, Rockwall County Veterinary Clinic requires you to purchase from their pharmacy or obtain a paper prescription for any medication. If I ordered from their online pharmacy the cost is $37.04 plus shipping. However, with the 4th of July coming and all the fireworks, I wanted to obtain the medication immediately. I went to the clinic and purchased it for $56.95! What a scam! I did email the pharmacy at the address in the email on Saturday regarding picking the medication up at the clinic. NEVER received a response. Good thing it wasn't an emergency. I did request a paper prescription and was told it would take 24 to 48 hours to get it. The Vet I use was not in today and I was told only the Vet that sees your pet is able to issue a paper prescription. I was never overwhelmed by the office anyway, so this is just another reason to change veterinary clinics.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We boarded 3 large dogs for 9 nights and…read morecouldn't be more pleased with Punky's Canine Club! Joe has no problem dealing with special needs nor does he charge extra :) One (100#) has severe arthritis and the other two (80# 7yo, 130# 1yo Dane puppy) try to kill each other (alpha female) and must be handled separately. We received daily updates (text & video) on how they were which was excellent, for the most part. Joe swiftly and effectively dealt with many issues as the days went by. He got to know each dog and their needs quickly and we will definitely take them back without hesitation!

From the owner: Have you ever noticed your dog will be just as excited to see you come home whether you're gone for…read more5 months or 5 minutes? Dogs unconditionally give us their all, even when we don't treat them as they deserve. We could learn a lot from them. They deserve to be treated like the family they are to us. At Punky's Canine Club (PCC), dogs can be on vacation while you're away. We allow dogs to be dogs, to roam freely, socialize and play under supervised conditions. At PCC, dogs are only crated by necessity. That does mean guests have to meet some simple requirements (listed on our website) so all can be safe and happy. PCC is also our home, so dogs are almost never left alone. If they must be due to necessity or emergency, they are crated and monitored by CCTV. This is a family business. We love and care for every dog in our care as if it were our own. We have leather furniture and large screen TV for the couch potatoes and plenty of toys and space for all. Come pay us a visit, meet Punky, our Border Collie/Lab mix and namesake of our business, Apollo, our happy-go-lucky English Labrador Retriever and Tucker, our friendly & rambunctious Pit mix and our newest and youngest PCCambassador-in-training and see if this is the right place for your furry family member. We're certain you'll find that PCC is what you've been looking for.

***update: The owners did call me and addressed my concerns and said they would implement a system…read moreto which pets are looked at a bit more closely in the future to prevent something like this from occurring in the future. I believe if this is change is made that this location would be a good place to go. Also leaving the original post so this update actually makes sense*** I took my dog to this place over christmas this year and when I picked her up she was covered head to tail in a very serious staff infection. I am not sure where she picked her up and there was no way to be certain, but what I can say is that there is no way that they could have over looked this. If they had contacted me we might have been able to start meds sooner. When I took her to the vet I was getting asked questions to help streamline her treatment, but when I called they would only keep telling me that the manager was in a meeting and would call me as soon as possible. This is the excuse I got the next day too. So far the manager hasn't called me. Edit: To be clear (in response to Brian) I don't think it was caused by the stay there, but it did get significantly worse to the point that it would be impossible to not notice it. The only way it could happen is if nobody spent a lot of time with her, which was a service that I did pay for.

The best boarding/daycare facility in the area! My dog, Remi, is usually stressed and sad while we…read moreare away but the staff at The Dog House made sure he was happy, eating well and playing with other dogs. He had a blast and slept for days when he got home. I will never take him anywhere else!

Three Years of Being Dismissed After Airway Surgery - My Honest Experience…read more Three years ago, I brought my French Bulldog, Bambina, to this hospital for nares widening and elongated soft palate (BOAS) surgery because she was having breathing difficulties. I had originally considered going to a specialist in Dallas with excellent reviews, but I chose this hospital because it was right across from my office and I trusted what I was being told. I was told this surgery would help her breathing. What I was not told at the time was that: * The surgery might not fully resolve her symptoms * Tissue could regrow * The correction might be insufficient * She could still struggle long-term Had I been clearly advised that the surgery might not work or could require future corrective procedures, I would have seriously reconsidered keeping her. French Bulldogs are expensive, and I had already invested thousands of dollars. I was not financially prepared to face repeated airway surgeries or watch a dog slowly suffer from something I believed would be corrected. Since the surgery, Bambina has continued to struggle. For three years, I brought her back repeatedly. I saw multiple doctors at this facility. I complained about: * Ongoing respiratory distress * Loud breathing even at rest * Exercise intolerance (she cannot walk even short distances, even at 5 AM) * Repeated sinus infections * Vomiting and inability to keep food or water down without risk of aspiration Over and over, I was reassured she was "fine." One night, listening to her gasping for air while awake, I was devastated. I realized I could not continue being dismissed. I requested to speak directly with the surgeon who performed the procedure, as she travels in from out of state and is not regularly available. I also wrote her a letter explaining the severity of Bambina's condition. She agreed to meet with me free of charge. At that appointment: * She acknowledged Bambina is not breathing correctly. * When I pointed out that her nostrils still appear extremely tight, she stated she "could have possibly opened them more." * When I asked how that made me feel about the soft palate portion of the surgery -- whether that too may not have been done aggressively enough -- she declined to discuss revision. * She stated she did not want to perform corrective surgery because I "didn't trust her." For clarity: I never said I did not trust her. I said I did not believe the surgery had been done adequately because my dog has struggled for three years. When I asked why I was never advised at the time of surgery that this procedure might not work or that new data suggests these surgeries may not always resolve airway issues, I was told that information more recently suggests that results can vary. That possibility was never explained to me beforehand. Instead of discussing solutions, she stated she would "let her insurance company handle it." After this appointment, I requested Bambina's medical records. I was told I would receive information within 24 hours. Several days passed without receiving records. When I followed up, I was informed that Bambina had been terminated as a patient of the clinic. After three years of loyalty -- and after bringing two French Bulldogs to this hospital -- my dog was dismissed after I advocated for her. Bambina did nothing wrong. She is just a dog struggling to breathe. Watching your dog gasp for air is heartbreaking. It is devastating to feel unheard for years, to finally be acknowledged, and then to be terminated from care. I am sharing this because pet owners deserve full transparency when making life-altering surgical decisions for brachycephalic breeds. Ask detailed questions. Ask about failure rates. Ask about revision policies. Ask what happens if symptoms persist. Advocating for your animal should never result in losing access to care. Shame on you, Dr. Carter I truly believe you should care more about your patience and their quality of life. and can you believe they had the nerve to tell us at the end? Bambina is no longer a patient there because I simply asked to advocate for her if you listen to this video that is gonna be underneath, you tell me $4000 later this is the surgery that went well absolutely not In the hospital's public response to my Google review, it was implied that this matter involved a request for reimbursement. That is not accurate. At no time did I request money back. I requested a medical discussion regarding possible revision because my dog continues to experience breathing difficulty. My sole objective has been corrective care and improved quality of life for my dog -- not financial compensation.

Extraordinary vets! The only place we will take our cats. They go above and beyond to provide the…read morebest possible care, and are kind and compassionate with difficult situations.

Wonderful facility with a great duo managing it! They know their stuff and it looks like they take…read moregood care of our babies

From the owner: We accept dogs who are over 30 lbs and up to over 100 lbs. We judge a dog by their character, not…read morethe breed. We accept non neutered/spayed dogs. All our cabins are extra large and roomy. No dog is exercised with unfamiliar dogs; all dogs are individually exercised minimum 2x's per day at no added cost. We limit the number of dogs we accept; this ensures every dog gets the attention they deserve. Dogs from the same family only can exercise together. Horse Boarding and Horse leasing are offered in a variety of tiered plans, depending on the needs of the horse owner. We offer self-care, partial-care, and full care. Horse Leasing can be a short or long term commitment, you decide. If you want a horse just for the summer, lease just the summer months. We have very affordable, flexible plans.

dude. Don't go here.I don't like a lot of things but animal neglect is something I really don't…read morestand for. I drive past this place everyday and these poor dogs are always outside. It's like 100 degrees and they are just stuck in these kennels. I have seen reviews saying their dogs have burns on there elbows and body. There's your answer ladies and gentlemen. Also, saw one review that said they didn't give their dog the right dosage of medication. UMM... WHAT?!? WHAT DO YOU MEAN ITS NOT A GUARANTEE? I'm begging you. Don't go here. Or 'camp diggy bones' you need to step up your game. That's complete bs.

Please do not board your dog here. Kennels are outside, with no privacy or temperature control.read more