Dog River Retreat is an amazing dog daycare and a wonderful option for dogs needing some extra…read moreactivity and stimulation throughout the week. Our dog, Theo, needs consistent levels of activity in his schedule or he can start to get bored (and sometime destructive). While we do lots of walks and dog park trips, we felt like a weekly doggy daycare visit would help him blow off some steam, give him some socialization with new dogs and people, and relieve our schedules a bit. We're also big believers that regular exercise is some of the best "training" you can do for a dog - dogs with too much energy seem much more likely to get into trouble. So why Dog River Retreat? It's by far the best option out there in terms of providing supervision, allowing dogs to be dogs in large outdoor grassy spaces, and it's convenient. When I started my doggy daycare research, I found that most options in the city were overcrowded, loud, and mostly concrete. That environment didn't seem like a good fit for a sensitive rescue dog like ours, and feels potentially dangerous (I wasn't surprised to read reviews of dogs getting hurt or coming home with cuts and scrapes). Dog River Retreat felt like the opposite, with lots of space to spread out, sniff, and opt in or out of group play. I was so happy to find an option with spacious, natural outdoor space - if your dog loves going to dog parks, this is the right place. While not physically located in the city of Atlanta, Cruise does regular pick-ups and drop-offs in the city for no extra charge - hard to beat door-to-door service! Cruise is really great with the dogs and an excellent communicator, texting us when he's 10-15 minutes out (or he's also fine with using a lockbox key if you're not home during pick up or drop off). He also provides us with photo and video updates, and Theo always looks like he's having the best time. Typically, he's gone from about 8am and back by around 3pm - he comes home happy and almost immediately climbs into bed and passes out for the rest of the day. The price is consistent with any of the other options in the city and feels well worth it. Thank you Cruise for providing a safe and fun outlet for our city dog!

I've been bringing Luna and Charlie to dog River Retreat for a couple weeks now and they Love it! I…read moredrop them off and pick them up myself since I live in Whitesburg/Carrollton area. They LOVE being outdoors and the exercise is so good for them. We've tried other doggy "day care" places and they don't get to be outdoors enough at the other places. I will be using them for overnight boarding as well.

I've been taking our baby there for about a year for grooming. When we are making the right turn…read moreinto the parking lot our little one knows a great time is about to be had. This past weekend we boarded him there for 4 nights. Great experience...we had a worry free vacation

This is a local family owned business that has been here for many years. The staff is very friendly…read moreand they work hard to make sure your pups look great.

We have been going to Friends for Fido for a while now, and we have had our two pups boarded with…read moreKim. This is a wonderful, loving place for our dogs and they (especially our male) have been helped so much with his dog aggressive behavior. They worked with him and now he can be around other dogs and cats without going after them. Kim works with both of them each week with play and exercise and lots of love. They love going to Friends for Fido.

From the owner: We offer full service grooming through Bubbly Paws Grooming, LLC. Ask for Abby!…read more We are a family owned doggy daycare center for small dogs up to 40 pounds.

Got my pup fixed here, and everything looks great! Was a bit worried about how sloppy her incision…read morelooked in the beginning, but it healed just fine. The staff here is VERY friendly and knowledgeable in their jobs. Going back in tomorrow to have my dog's tummy looked at to make sure everything is A-ok, and I'm sure it will all be just fine. Did I mention that Kay has the best prices in town? 10/10, will visit again.

My cat Bluie a healthy senior Russian Blue cat died 6 days after 4 teeth were pulled…read moresimultaneously, without my prior consent that all 4 teeth will be pulled at once. She was never sick all 14 years of her life. She was given a 48-hour pain shot, without clear pain management post-op protocol. When the shot wore off, she refused to eat and drink, could not open her mouth due to oral pain, although she wanted to eat or drink. I seek TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY so these veterinarians would DO BETTER so other pet parents would not go through what I've been through. To this day, I'm still reeling with guilt, grief, and sadness due to sudden loss of my beloved cat. The failure here lies to the medical management and the lack of post-operative pain control provided by the surgical staff. This complaint involved 3 Veterinary Hospitals: 1. Hwy 5 Kay Vet Hospital, GA 5, Douglasville, GA--Michael R. Kay, DVM Lic #VET007972,Treva Marshall, DVM LIC#004176 2. Westside ER Vet Hospital, Lithia Springs, GA--Karen Barnes, DVM LIC #VET005544, Jill Myers, DVM (License Not Found); 3. Dogwood Specialty Vet ER Hospital, Marietta, GA--Molly Chadwick, DVM LIC #VET01027 My beloved cat did not die of chronic disease BUT due to vet's failure to recognize her inability to eat or drink by 3rd day although she wanted to. By 3rd day, these vets should intervened with strong injectable pain meds, fluid therapy, and potentially a temporary feeding tube. She was in such respiratory distress. She died likely due to the combination and duration of severe dehydration & anorexia which affected her organs and finally succumbed to sepsis. I SEEK TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY so these vets would DO BETTER to other pet parents and would not go through what I'm going through. I'm still reeling with shock, grief, sadness due to the sudden loss of my beloved cat. Chronological Outline of Events 1. Initial Visit & Diagnosis (July 2, 2026). The Symptom: Bluie, a 14-year-old indoor Russian Blue cat, was brought to the local vet (Dr. Kay at Hwy 5 Animal Hospital) because sometimes she was struggling to eat dry food and throwing it up undigested. She mostly eats canned Fancy Feast. 2. Diagnosis & Pre-Op: Diagnosed with mouth inflammation. Bloodwork showed slightly off kidney function (results minimized by staff), and a dental surgery was scheduled for July 6, 2026. 3. Dental Surgery & Immediate Complications (July 6). The Procedure: Bluie underwent surgery and had four teeth pulled simultaneously without my prior consent that all 4 teeth will be pulled simultaneously. Medication Protocol: She received a 48-hour pain injection, liquid Clindamycin, but NO take-home pain medication due to kidney concerns. 4. Post-Op Decline: After the 48-hour pain shot wore off, Bluie stopped eating and drinking and could not open her mouth. Dr. Kay's Remote Consultation: Upon receiving news of Bluie's decline, Dr. Kay promptly advised discontinuing the antibiotics and prescribed Mirataz, an ear stimulant cream, which proved ineffective and Bluie continued to refuse food and water. 5. Follow-Up at Local Vet & Deterioration (Dr. Marshall) With Dr. Kay on vacation, I saw Vet Marshall. My concerns were dismissed. Dr. Marshall noted a slight weight gain, but failed to review previous labwork, and noted abdominal bloating. Discussion: My discussion with Dr. Marshall consisted of Bluie's age (14 years). Dr. Marshall also raised quality-of-life concerns, but I told her to do everything to bring her back to health. She left the room without showing compassion.Fluid Removal: Vet Marshall later attempted to drain fluid accumulation from Bluie's abdomen and advised me to take Bluie to ER animal hospital. 6. First ER Visit (Westside Vet ER Clinic) Bluie was taken to Westside Vet ER in Lithia Springs, GA, and saw Dr. Barnes. Bluie was left all day sleeping without temporary food assistance, but was left with an IV with B12. Updates: Despite my multiple phone calls, the staff reported Bluie was resting comfortably. Around 9 pm, Dr. Myers later administered an anti-inflammatory and a stimulant, reporting she briefly ate and drank. 7. Discharge: The following morning, Bluie was handed over outside without a consultation with ER staff. Advised me to take Bluie to her local vet. She vocalized loudly in apparent agonizing pain during the transport back to the local vet. 8. Bluie waited for one hour outside waiting for the clinic to open in agonizing oral pain. She was received by Dr. Marshall once again. Around 3 pm, July 13, 2026, Dr. Marshall was frantic to get Bluie out of her care and told me to take her to a Specialty Vet ER Hospital, but the closest was more than one hour away. 9. Final ER Transfer & Passing (July 13, 2026) Dr. Marshall recommended transferring Bluie to a Specialty ER clinic due to fluid accumulation. 10. The End: Bluie endured an agonizing painful car ride to Dogwood Vet Specialty ER in Roswell/Marietta, GA. By the time we

LDC did an amazing job with our boy! We're new dog owners and were looking for a groomer and we…read morewere not disappointed!! They even sent him home with a Christmas bandana.

We had to go out of town for a weekend and I called the owner and she completely put me at ease. I…read moream a nervous pet owner as my puppies are relatively small, two of them being under five pounds and my older dog is extremely nervous and she doesn't believe she is a dog so playing with other dogs is not happening! My youngest puppy, is a handful of naughtiness! From the moment he wakes up in the morning to the moment he goes to sleep he is in constant motion. Groomers and pet sitters struggle with him constantly. Did I mention he is also an escape artist so he needs constant supervision. Ms. Tay, the owner was able to keep up with him and she sent me pictures through the weekend. When we picked up the babies they were fully groomed and they looked so happy! I plan to take them back for daycare. I highly recommend this business.

I reached out to this place for a consultation for my Yorkie. On the call I was given the next…read moreavailable weekend date and two time options to choose from. I chose the time and was told "ill see you then". The day of consultation I called but they weren't open yet so I continued to their location 40mins away from me just to be told my appt was canceled because I did not confirm. No one reached out letting me know this was canceled! Additionally the person who was there said the trainer was at someone's home to do the evaluation and all evals take place at the home. Plus I should've received an email to confirm the appt. Well none of this was explained on the initial call and neither did anyone ask for my email or address for that matter. I was told to write my info down and someone would contact me. Well that was about a month ago. Poor communication upfront could only mean potential issues going forward. Will spend money else where as costs aren't cheap for these services.

We have one dog, Carlos (3), and another Lolla (1), they both were in need of training. Carlos…read morealways pulled when on-leash and jumped all over people. Especially kids. Lolla knew nothing. She would barely come or sit. After realizing our situation, we decided to do something about it. Sit Means Sit came highly recommended via a FB group for Frenchies. We tried their FREE evaluation and boy, was it worth our time. Chris had our dogs walking without pulling in 10 minutes. After signing up for 3 day sessions, both our dogs listen well to about 6-7 commands. Attached is a photo of them staying in "place" for about 30 minutes without leaving. If you're looking to really take back command of your pups, give Sit Means Sit a try via the free evaluation. The clean facility and friendly staff went above and beyond to make our and the dogs experience pleasant. From the field trips to the text messages, we felt like family from the beginning. Smiles all around.

We have been at Kritter Keepers Club since nearly it's start. We had 3 dogs (one just passed from…read morecancer) and they always treat us like family whether we're dropping off for some daytime fun or a week cruise. Our dogs board once a month or so and are always wagging to come in. They are excellent keeping up with medications as well which is so important, especially for us lately with older dogs. The current team Kacey has is great - the compassion and dedication they have, I could go on and on. They make sure one of our pups always has her blanket, and they took care of our pup with cancer like one of their own, and sent us a card when she passed.

Our dogs are our life and I've been taking them here since Kritter Keeper's first opened. They are…read moresuper BUSY these days, so you have to book as far in advance as possible. We try to buy prepaid packages when they're available as they are sometimes discounted. Kasey and all the 'kritter keepers' are super nice and helpful. I do trust them to keep my pups safe and cared for. WE LOVE KRITTER KEEPERS!!