The St. Louis Senior Dog Project is an exemplary organization whose mission is to find homes for…read moreolder animals who are often forgotten and left behind due to various circumstances. STLSDP, is a foster-based program, endowed with compassionate volunteers, who provide medical, physical and emotional care before their rescues are placed into their forever homes, It is often the last hope for these older animals. I applaud their diligence in the adoption process as well, as it ensures the most successful placement for every animal.. Adopting several senior dogs through STLSDP has been extremely rewarding. Every dog we have adopted has brought immense joy and love into our family. These older animals desperately need a safe and loving home to finish out their remaining years. Please adopt an older pet and thank you to STLSDP for providing these loving animals with the consistent and compassionate care they so richly deserve.

I reached out via email because I was in a dire situation, having taken in a friend's elderly dog…read morebecause she had been placed in assisted living. Explaining my situation, I made clear that I needed assistance and was asking for any information, if they could take this poor dog, etc. All I received was a very cold response via email - "At this time we have no openings. I'm sorry." I then inquired about other places and said that I was desperate. I got another response asking a couple of questions, and for a picture. I sent them my replies, and then another cold, unfeeling response: There are many cavalier rescues and beagle rescues. It was so unhelpful. I just thought people would try harder to help.

They were very understanding and caring when we had to put our BUDDY down. They appreciated our…read moredonations of BUDDY's leftover food, treats and bedding. I may volunteer there.

I see some of these lower star reviews are from many years ago and so much has changed including…read moredirectorship and how the shelter is run. I have been volunteering over a year now and have been able to be part of many FURever happy endings. I see some negative reviews on here and wanted to speak up... I ask that you take a moment and walk a day in our shoes... no 1 person is perfect AND all of us are donating our time and sources to be here, with 1 mission in mind- to help find homes for as may dogs as possible. We pride ourselves in the love and care we provide each dog that comes to Dirks. We get to know their personalities and spend a lot of time determining what type of home would best suit them. It is NOT one person who decides a dogs adoption... it's a collaborative effort. Our goal is to find the BEST fit so they are not returned or repeat being let down. We work hard to provide all the snuggles, care, love, training they need and sometimes it's exhausting, messy, not fun BUT 100% worth the efforts. :) It brings me so much joy to know I am doing my part in a small way to help advocate for dogs who are not able to do so on their own. There are so many stories I could share on the many dogs who have touched my heart... I guess my favorite is getting the opportunity to be part of a rescue mission where several of us drove over 5 hours in the snow to rescue a litter of 8 month old goldens who had been kept in a barn and never let out. We had to carry them out as they were petrified; they had NEVER been out of their pen. We all worked together to get them the care they needed and ready for adoption. I even got to name one of them. They are all now adopted in amazing homes getting the life they deserve! I got to be part of something BIG... saving a dogs life! Pretty cool feeling. I am thankful for all those who have gone before me to make Dirks what it is today... I LOVE being part of this mission.

Took my dog for his Proheart 12 month heartworm protection and had the best experience. The vet…read moretech and the veterinary were so kind to my dog. They took the time to let him get to know them before they gave him the shot and made sure he was comfortable when they gave it .

Over priced for rabies vaccination. The extra fees are not stated and cost more than the advertised…read moreprice. Very rude and ignorant staff. The vet and assistant actually disparaged my vet. Awful experience. This place is a scam.

THE BEST. We have…read morethree pets with very different needs: a very shy terrier mix who can be skittish with new people, a high-energy German Shepherd who needs lots of exercise and often goes on hunger strike when his routine is disrupted, and a cat with special needs who needs one-on-one time away from the dogs. We've boarded the dogs and had sitters come to check on the cat previously, but when we went on a week-long holiday, we really wanted all three animals to maintain their routines at home. Mallorie came recommended with high praise, and we quickly understood why. Both dogs warmed up to her and her husband, Cody, within moments of meeting them. Our cat, Dot, is not always receptive to new people and can be a bit standoffish with strangers. She let both Mallorie and Cody pet her the first time she met them. These are true pet lovers who really understand how to approach and communicate with animals. We opted to have Mallorie and Cody stay at our house overnight and visit the dogs as necessary during the day. We returned from a blissful week away to calm, happy animals. They were glad to see us, but we could tell they'd gotten plenty of exercise and attention in our absence. The big guy ate all his meals, and the small dog and cat had gotten sufficient loving. As an added bonus, our house looked slightly better than we left it. And did I mention that One Lucky Pooch's rates are VERY reasonable? Our pets would no doubt be thrilled to have Mallorie and Cody stay with them... we'll have to plan another trip soon!

UNBELIEVEABLE!!! We…read morehave been loyal to this place for some time now and when we bring our elderly dog in for blood work we leave with a limp, lifeless dog. They decided to take blood through the carotid artery which put him into a major seizure. We heard wrestling and screaming from the back. They come out with no sympathy for the mistake they made and handed us an almost lifeless dog and then proceeded to guilt trip us by saying "I doubt he will make it but you will feel guilty if you don't at least try to take him to the hospital" We get to the hospital and the doctor there said that "THEY MADE A HUGE MISTAKE!! They should NEVER of taken blood through the carotid at this dogs age. I BLAME WESTGATE FOR THE EARLY EXPIRATION OF MY DOG! NEVER STEP FOOT IN THIS LOCATION OR THEIR SISTER LOCATION BY 24 HOUR FITNESS ON CLAYTON AND BAXTER!!! After all of this happens we try to call and get some answers from the owner of the clinic to see why they decided to stick a large needle in my elderly dogs neck. We were not permitted to talk with the doctor, instead we were halted by the extremely rude receptionist who insisted on saying they have nothing more to say and when she could tell the sadness and anger in our voice she made it all about herself saying she felt threatened. I mean get some customer service. The owner of this place is a complete moron if he is allowing someone like that to run his place. I am speaking about the older, much less attractive receptionist at the Ballwin location (Not Jessie-she was always super nice) How unfortunate, but I guess its life.... Please take this into your decision on which vet to go to....DO NOT make the same mistake we did.

I've taken both of my dogs to Westgate for several years now and have always been pleased with…read moretheir service. We used to see Dr. Early, but now we see Dr. Howard and both are very good at what they do. Everyone is friendly and the service is excellent too. They're not pushy and don't every force extra tests on you, plus they're reasonable compared to other vets. Westgate offers a clean, friendly, and simple environment. It's no frills, which makes it even better! I'd highly recommend Westgate for all of your pet's medical needs.

I have taken my 90 lb Anatolian Sheppard here for a bath a couple of times. This last time she had…read morespent the week at the kennel with lots of dogs as it was Spring Break. When we picked her up, she reeked! I was able to get her in quickly and the groomers did a wonderful job getting her cleaned up and brushed out. They listened to my requests and she came out smelling clean but not overly perfumed. The staff is friendly and seems to care about dogs.

Always accommodating, super friendly and affordable! We have a pup who hates to get her nails…read moretrimmed and have been turned away from other places because of it. Somehow, they figured her out and she's always fresh and pretty when she comes home!

Absolutely the most amazing doggie daycare and boarding service in the area. We have tried most…read moreservices in the area and there is no comparison.

We have nothing but good things to say about Pack Leader Plus! Our dog was with Pack Leader Plus…read morefor 2 years and had a wonderful experience. We have a very high energy hound who always came home exhausted. We used the doggy day care, the pet taxi, and the boarding services. Everyday our dog would start looking out the window and wagging his tail waiting to get picked up. The boarding services were also great. Because of our jobs, we had to do lots of last minute boarding and were always accommodated. Sometimes we had to ask for boarding services the day of, or leave town and not know what our exact return date was, but we were still always taken care of. We had nothing but positive experiences with Pack Leader Plus. Good prices, trustworthy people, and 100% reliable. I would absolutely recommend this business looking for someone to take care of their four legged friend.