Hard to find any cat groomer, much less one with ability to calm a nervous cat with lots of knots…read more Fur Seasons has the best cat groomer I've seen. She knows how to handle my persnickety Maine Coon queen. Highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderfull. Both of my dogs come here every two months…read more They are very kind and very nice family organization. Two thumbs up!

This place is a hidden gem. Located right next to The Mable on west side of 41…read more The owner, Hector, is very sweet and did an excellent groom on my pup. He seems to have high availability. Let's support!

Frag Freak has always been a staple LFS in the area, but it is under new management now, and it is…read morebetter than ever! The staff is all amazing, and the new owner Wes is super friendly. They now have a bunch of fish tanks in store, so you can buy a full set up and get started right away. They can also order you whatever tank you want if they don't have it in store already. As far are coral and livestock goes, their selection is amazing! As someone who has been in the hobby for several years and frequently visits different fish stores regularly, most of the time places just have the same common corals. But that is not the case here! They have everything from a $10 bargain section to super high end coral that most other stores don't ever carry. It's clear that these guys have been in the hobby for a long time because they are making sure to bring in the less common stuff. It's definitely worth stopping in just to see those coral.

My family went in for fish and supplies. Josh (Store Manager) and Austin were incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, helpful and patient as they demonstrated what we needed to know for a healthy salt water tank. We will be long term customers. Great selection and great service. I highly recommend.

Awesome service! Susan took wonderful care of our 2 dogs and puppy while we were away! She sent us…read moredaily texts and pictures of all the fun they were having. Definitely would recommend Venice Pet Sitters!

I liked the very quick response and professional responses. Caring people too! I am looking…read moreforward to their service

Kaci was conscientious in keeping us informed of our cat's demeanor and condition during our time…read moreaway. We have already booked her for future trips. We are delighted that we were able to find someone reliable and trustworthy after moving to Sarasota this year.

Wow. Went in looking for help for my dogs allergies and got 'greeted' by three aggressive employees…read moretelling me that I need to feed fresh food because I'm poisoning my dog with dried dog food. Even when I told them it was the highest quality dry food they still kept coming at me with 'well do you eat McDonald's'?!' * Update: Her food has none of the known allergens and I've got her on supplements. But what has worked the best is wiping down her eyes, nose and paws with a damp cloth after each walk. It's reduced her scratching by about 90%! Just sharing in case it helps someone else.

Initially, this store and the employees were great! Very friendly, knowledgeable gals. However,…read moresince January 2024, things have really changed. I gave 2 stars (rather than one) because of the variety of products and items. This is good. However, the attitude of the owner and employees this year is less than good. One time I went in to be told if I didn't have cash, to leave. Their internet was down. No apologies, or options. I scrambled to go get cash. I was pennies short on the 2 items. Rather than waive the change so I could take both items, I had to put one back. The next time, I went in with cash. Again, I was coldly told they couldn't take my cash, as they couldn't make the necessary change. WHAAAAT?! As a result, I had to use a charge card that I didn't want to use. Again, no apologies. So disappointing! They treated me so poorly, I will never return. This is how you go out of business. There won't be a third time. Good luck keeping your business afloat.

This vets the best. My wife normally deals with the vet stuff. I had to step in a couple times…read more They're so nice, it looks like a spa. Easy to park, they work quick. They'll help you save money. Best vet I've come across.

It's been an amazing experience with the atmosphere and staff is very attentive. Also, love that…read moreit's affordable!

Wonderful center for cat adoptions, but behind the scenes, there is so much more! I have adopted 5…read morecats from this facility and each of them has been the picture of health and well-adjusted personality. The veterinarian care from their on-staff shelter medical personnel is top-notch. Two of my adoptees had low grade heart murmurs as kittens and that information was disclosed and explained completely and in simple terminology. I felt fully informed and comfortable. Also, I was surprised by how many additional things the shelter provided for the cost of the adoption. For example, the cats were neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. All in all, my experiences have been pleasant, professional, and resulted in incredible life-long friendships. If you're stopping in for a visit, make sure to ask for a guided tour, some of the volunteers are incredibly knowledgeable with literally decades of experience as cat fosters, shelter volunteers, and even some retired veterinarians!

A Heartbreaking Goodbye to a Place I Once Loved After many…read moreyears of giving my time, energy, heart, and dedication to a nonprofit cat rescue, I never imagined I would leave feeling this disappointed, disrespected, and heartbroken. I stayed because I believed in the mission. I believed in saving cats. I believed in finding them safe, loving, forever homes. And I worked hard at it. Over the years, I helped find forever homes for thousands of cats and helped generate thousands of dollars in donations for the organization. I was extremely good at what I did, and more importantly, I cared. These weren't just numbers or another job to me. Every adoption represented a life that mattered. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, the focus seemed to shift. What should have been an organization centered around saving cats and serving the community became, in my experience, increasingly consumed by politics, control, power struggles, and a toxic workplace culture. And that is an incredibly sad thing to say about a cat rescue. As I got older and began experiencing physical limitations, I made the decision to move to part-time, semi-retired status. I wasn't walking away. I wasn't abandoning the cats. I was trying to find a way to continue doing something I loved while acknowledging that I could no longer physically do everything I once could. Then the job descriptions changed to include physical cat-care responsibilities that I was no longer capable of performing. What I needed was some understanding and support. What I received instead was pressure, harassment, and criticism about my availability -- even though I had deliberately chosen to work the busier days when I could be most useful. After giving years of my life to this organization, it was incredibly painful to be treated as though my years of experience, dedication, accomplishments, and contributions suddenly meant nothing because I couldn't meet newly imposed physical expectations. Apparently, loyalty only goes so far when you're no longer able to fit the mold someone else has decided you should fit into. That was the part that hurt the most. Not having to retire from a job I loved. Not having to accept that I was getting older. But realizing that an organization I had poured so much of myself into could make me feel unwanted rather than valued. A truly compassionate organization should understand that people, just like animals, go through changes. People age. Circumstances change. Physical abilities change. And after years of service, those people deserve dignity, respect, and compassion -- not harassment and pressure. I did not leave because I stopped loving cats. I left because I could no longer tolerate the environment surrounding them. And that distinction matters. I will always be incredibly proud of the work I did. I will always remember the cats I helped place, the families I helped bring together, and the lives that were changed because I cared enough to do the job well. No amount of workplace politics, control, or toxicity can erase that. The saddest irony is that I spent years helping cats find their forever homes, only to eventually realize that I needed to find my own way out of a place that no longer felt like home. I wish the organization had remained focused on what brought so many of us there in the first place: the cats. Because the cats deserve better. And so do the people who dedicate years of their lives to saving them.