You don't plan on the emergency vet. You plan on the regular vet, the one with the receptionist who…read moreis overjoyed to see your dogs again. The emergency vet is what happens when the day breaks open. This was my third visit to an emergency vet. I have a small frame of reference. It is not a frame of reference anyone should want. Newburgh was the best of the three, and not by a little. The staff were calm without being clinical, caring, attentive. They moved like people who understood that the dog on the table was, to me at that moment, the whole point of everything. I am grateful they were open. I am grateful they were good. I hope I never see them again, in those circumstances anyway.

The staff here is amazing! My dog was very sick very suddenly on a weekend without access to my…read moreregular vet. Although his situation was dire I was turned away from 2 other places. I very luckily found Catskill Veterinary Services and although their schedule was full they took me. They saved my dog. Everything they were going to do was explained and there were no surprises when I picked him up. I'm especially grateful to the girl who answered the phone... her care and compassion got me in the door. I'm sure there were probably competent doctors at the other 2 places but I couldn't get past the front desk. She is my hero. The doctors and vet techs who treated and monitored my pup were all very knowledgeable, professional and caring. I highly recommend !

Great experiences with this vetinary practice. Extremely knowledgeable, compassionate ,…read moreprofessional and very fair in price. I've been bringing my animals there for 26 years.

We love Dr. Tintle and her staff so much that I drive my boys (Shar-peis) 4 hours from Boston to…read moresee her. Dr. T has spent her career researching, publishing, and advocating for Shar-Pei health. I love that they let you stay in the room for the exam and participate vs taking my dogs away from me to a place I can't see like they do at some other veterinary clinics. We get them on the table and I stand at their head where they can see me to calm and reassure them, while a tech stands on one side and Dr T on the other for their exam. We love a fear free visit! Additionally, my boy Ruxpin has had eye surgery there (pretty standard for the breed) 4x. He's very fragile medically d/t a greedy breeder who cared more about money than his health. Without Dr. T's expertise in Shar-Pei health, he undoubtedly would have died. People come from all over the US to see her; even one from Dubai! I wouldn't trust anyone else with their health.

I'm surprised this place is still open I brought my cat there when I first moved upstate The…read morebuilding in Monticello was run down and I got the impression the doctor did not know what he was doing I would not bring my animals there ever again I use Catskill Veterinary Services they are the best and also a teaching hospital

I called to make an appointment for 2:15pm for my very sick elderly dog I was running late for my…read moreappointment because they relocated to exit 118. I stated to the receptionist that I thought it was the other animal hospital that was calling me. I never stated that I was at another animal hospital. I asked if the hospital my dog had an appointment was the ext going towards Middletown I stated that I was going to be running late. The receptionist hung up on me and never tried to call back. I called back several times and they kept sending me to voicemail. Very unprofessional my dog is very ill and you would think that this is an animal hospital they would be nice and kind.

We adopted our puppy from here at 11 weeks. She had been brought up from a kill shelter down south…read morewith her brother and had been with them for about 2 weeks prior to adoption. They did a wonderful job with socializing her and starting her off on training. The facility itself is beautiful. It's very clean and well staffed. We were able to spend time with different puppies out in the main area, which gave us the chance to see how they did with other dogs, people, etc. We probably spent two hours there and never felt rushed into making a decision. Highly recommend!

Awesome experience. We adopted 2 brothers. Brianna was helpful and available to answer any question…read moreI had. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This is the place to go to adopt some awesome pets

This review is in response to another review - A VERY NEGATIVE AND UNDESERVED REVIEW - written and…read moreposted by "Christine O." (aka Christine O'Brien) on Yelp 5/5/2022. Unlike Google, where Christine also posted her malicious review, Yelp did not print the response from the shelter's owner, right after the review. We decided to copy and post it below (as it appears on Google, anyone in doubt look it up}: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Response from the owner (of Sullivan County SPCA} a month ago: "There is definitely a miscommunication here as our kittens come completely vetted spayed, or neutered, vaccinated, tested for fiv/leuk and dewormed and they are $150. NEVER more than that. It is the pups that are $475. Please call me as there is something wrong with this 845-796-3120." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christine O,,you are definitely completely inaccurate in your accusations of Sullivan County SPCA charging $500 as adoption fees for a kitten. The shame of it is that some people may have read your review and didn't check out the truth of it. Just use your head...if every other shelter in New York State is charging approximately $150. for adopting out kittens...WHY would Sullivan County charge four times as much? Next time you write a review please take some time to confirm what you are saying rather than damage the reputation of a fine organization

I have adopted two of my animals from the Sullivan County SPCA! A few years back the Spca didn't…read morehave a very good reputation, but it is turned around and the employees and the board have really made this place a total success! Since January 20 23, they've taken in close to 400 local dogs that were either lost or needed placement into new homes due to circumstances beyond their control. The local SPCA is not associated with the ASPCA, but they are a small nonprofit that depends on funding from communities to keep the doors open and keep the employees paid to continue rescuing and saving and placing puppies and dogs into their forever homes.. the new board and all of the employees give a warm welcome to people coming in and take care of all the animals that are in the shelter as if they were their own. It's a beautiful facility and they do different charity events to help. Keep those doors open. The dogs that I adopted are the most perfect pups in the whole wide world and I may be a little bit biased because I love them so much. When my cat died, the Spca helped me with getting him cremated and we're so caring which really warmed my heart.

We stopped by on the way to a local event and saw how loved and loving the animals are. The owner…read moreis friendly, open and clearly takes pride in his dogs and other animals.

My son got a beautiful European Doberman from Grays 4 years ago and absolutely loves him I have…read moretaken in a few of the rescues that Grays ends up with, due to the fact that they can never say no to an animal in need. Most recently I adopted one of their retired female Dobermans and she is the absolute sweetest girl and quickly became my sidekick. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable about the dogs she breeds and comes with many years of experience.

Our cat got into a fight and wound up with a cut on the side of his nose. It turned into a very…read moreswollen abscess and within an afternoon one of his eyes was almost completely covered by the swelling. Our daughter had the car, so I called Dr. Barbara MacMullan and she came over after she was done working her day job, at a local Vet's office. For $50 she did a full exam, weighed our cat, clipped his nails, examined his ears, eyes and mouth and talked to us at length about the options. We didn't want to lance the abscess because it was so close to the eye, so she prescribed amoxicillin. Two days later our cat was on the mend. We didn't have to take him anywhere! No stress. And a $10 savings from going to the Vet. A Vet who makes house calls is great. A Vet who makes thorough house calls and follows up is amazing. And Dr. MacMullan definitely falls into the latter category. :)

From the owner: Dr. MacMullen is dedicated to providing compassionate, high quality veterinary care to any of your…read moreDogs and Cats family members.With the same professional standards as a standard practice, Dr. MacMullen will assess and meet your pet's individual medical needs in the convenience of your home. Serving all of Ulster County in New York, my concierge services enable regular, routine veterinary care without the hassle and stress of putting your loved one into a carrier or just a car. I provide both convenience and comfort by coming to your house. Travel stress is a thing of the past. I provide compassionate in-home euthanasia.

They take excellent care of my fraidy-cat dog!! Thanks. And he always comes home happy.read more

Very clean and friendly staff- can't take that away from them. But they are not very up front about…read morea couple things: 1) Pricing. They charge "per day." But really they mean "per date." My definition of a day is 24 hours. I dropped my two Great Danes off at 5 PM and picked up less than 24 hours later. I was charged $150. I asked if it was ever possible to be charged for a single day at all- they responded that only for "Doggie Day Care" is it possible for a dog to secure a one-day price. So, hypothetically speaking, if you dropped your dog off at 11:59 PM and picked up at 12:01 AM, they would call that "2 days." Called two other kennels before writing this review to make sure that wasn't industry standard. They said it was ridiculous. 2) I asked if they provided bedding, and they said they did. They knew I was boarding 2 Great Danes together in one kennel. They provided one raised bed for a medium sized dog. Would've been simple for me to provide my own had they just told me that. 3) They are open for two 2-hour windows per day, so plan carefully for pickup and drop off. I'm hoping that means "open-to-public" and they attend to the dogs more frequently then that, but I wouldn't put any bets down. Also, they told me a cash price over the phone that was not offered to me in person when I picked up. Not that I had the right amount on me anyway. I assumed, like a normal person would assume, that less than 24 hours fell in the "one day" pricing range. It's a shame. This kennel is near my house and I was looking forward to using them in the future. Nope.

The owner is very friendly And efficient They take their time grooming your dog . It's a clean…read moreplace

Since the new ownership took over, our experience has gone steadily downhill. Prior to this, we had…read morenever once had an issue with grooming--no matter how long our dog's hair had gotten, even after COVID, the groomers always managed to brush him out without any problems. Unfortunately, that level of care has completely changed. We've dealt with several poor grooming jobs under the new owners, but this last visit was the final straw. We received a text saying they needed to go shorter, and we agreed--but when we picked up our dog, he had been completely shaved down to the skin. Our dog is part Husky, a breed that should never be shaved, and any reputable groomer should know that. To make matters worse, he had a cut on his neck from how close they got to the skin. Not only was the grooming unacceptable, but the staff also refused to take any accountability. Rather than admitting they were uncomfortable grooming our dog, they chose to proceed--and take our money--at the expense of his well-being. I have added photos of what he should look like versus how he looked when we picked him up. I can no longer recommend this place. Since the change in ownership and grooming staff, the quality and care have drastically declined.

Attentive, loving environment, emphasis on safe play in the Doggy Daycare…read more My dogs are very active, 15 months old half German Shepherd and one half Husky. At home when they are bored they eat my furniture, sending stuffing everywhere. They dig holes in the wall-to-wall carpet, take bath towels of the rods and rip holes in them playing tug of war. And they are bored all the time. I have crates and they spent hours in them but it broke my heart to cage them so much. I had to, unless they are being watched, they are about destroying our shoes. We have replaced more than $1,000 in shoes because of our puppies. When I broke my focus five minutes to read my newspaper, they quickly went upstairs and started to destroy expensive furniture. I have worked with two good professional dog trainers, Jim Epperly and Steve Patch. Both said that my young dogs need more exercise. Jim Epperly specifically added that socializing with other dogs would help. Jim also found that the dog treats I was giving t hem were high in sugar. I tried our local Dog Park, but it was dangerous for my puppies, as a man brought a mean big dog there who was so bad everyone else called their dogs and left. One of them telling me to do the same, which I did. A friend of my husband that we had dinner with told me about Elizabeth Wood's Dog Obedience Group, and how being in Doggy Daycare was a joy to her little poodle. That he came home happy and calm. Marion said that Elizabeth is a "my way or the highway" on safety rules, and dogs are indeed, safe in her care. To try her for my dogs. I'm so glad I did! My two dogs are so different now, after just one week! Even after the first day, there was a transformation. They are no longer destroying my home. They are easy to walk. The two dog trainers were right. My dogs needed lots of exercise and to socialize with other dogs. They get both at the Dog Obedience Group. First, before acceptance into her Dog Daycare, each of my dogs went through an extensive interview process as individuals. Then she put them in one of the play areas, and carefully introduced them to one dog. After watching the interaction very carefully, Elizabeth introduced another dog. There was no hurry. Each introduction was allowed as much time as necessary for acceptance. More dogs followed, sometimes in twos and threes, until the ultimate play group was formed. Elizabeth kept the play group under observation during the entire session. My dogs played and played, hearts full of joy, bouncing in the air, sometimes running with other curly tailed sled dogs that looked just like them, other times playing with poodles or very small dogs. When I took them home, they were exhausted. When I took them for a walk, they were calm and not pulling. My bath towels were safe. They finally had had a chance to burn off all that energy, mentally and physically. The second day, Elizabeth showed me that Yuri had already learned the first lesson that she teaches all dogs under her care: come when called. She called "Yuri" and he, who was at the far end of the playground, dropped everything to instantly bolt up to her, stopping at her feet in a sit position. Elizabeth then called dog after dog, by name, individually, and showed me that they all obey her, just like that, coming when their name is called, without hesitation. This is good for the safety of every dog. She has a rare and special talent for communication with dogs. Now that I and my dogs have experienced her place for a week, and it has been so positive for us, I believe that those negative reviewers just didn't understand that their dogs failed that initial individual interview. Reading reviews carefully, now that I and my dogs have had our own experiences, I realize that if the dog might be a danger to other dogs, it never was allowed past that first interview with Elizabeth. The reviewer never mentioned their dog meeting other dogs, because it did not get that far. If the dog is untrustworthy, it will not pass the first interview. Those negative reviewers must not have realized that an interview was taking place. They are upset at the assessment of their dog being negative. If a dog is not well fed, has untrimmed nails, fleas, is not under control with a simple chain collar and leash, these are symptoms of well being that affect behavior. This assessment is for the safety of all dogs in the group. Elizabeth will only allow dogs to join her dog learning and playing community that have a gentle, trainable temperament. My dogs are healthier, with softer coats, than they have ever been, following Elizabeth's nutrition guidence. They are calmer, less needy, and better company now that they have hours of play and friendships with other dogs. I recommend Dog Obedience Group and Elizabeth Woods.

Our regular boarding facility was booked solid for the next 2 months as people were getting out and…read moreabout again after the long shutdowns due to Covid and enjoying vacations. My DH and some friends decided to go to the Shore for a weekend 3 weekends from now. It's 7/20 and we needed to board 8/6-8/8. I called several places, but as I had an appt at our vet in Wurtsboro I thought "Dog Obedience Group - Boarding, Training, Daycare" may be the place as it was also in Wurtsboro and being a small town a ways from the city may have openings. I called and a woman, Elizabeth answered. She asked standard questions about my dog.. age, weight and breed. When I told her she was a Irish Doodle she seemed super excited as she hadn't seen one, but had owned Irish setters before. She asked if I could send a picture.. even though It was agreed upon to bring my dog by Friday.. just a few days away. She said great and I'll send pics of our place. I received 8 pics of the owner/trainers dogs and other boarders animals. Weird I thought, I thought pics were going to be around the facility. She mentioned several times about a "raw diet" and how it helps with ear infections etc. she also went on to claim the Wurtsboro vet clinic is just out to get your money and how she is essentially a dog "anti vaxxer". After this odd back and forth I started having second thoughts and looked more in-depth at the reviews. The negative ones were not just bad, but downright horrifying for the owners and animals left in her care. Ranging from dogs being attacked to her rough handling with a training collar. Thankfully, my wonderful regular day care and boarding facility had a cancellation and called me. I contacted Elizabeth this morning so as to make sure she didn't turn down another potential boarder to have me then cancel on her. She thanked me for making her aware of the cancellation and then she got nasty. This just confirmed that I had made the right decision. Read the exchange yourselves. A true business owner and lover of animals would want to convert the occasional client to a regular. They would want to gain your regular business and the word of mouth of how awesome your facility, treatment of the animals and how professional and caring the staff/owner is.