When we decided it was time to get a faithful hound, my little lady and I headed out to Coldstream…read moreand checked out Animal Aid. After looking at the website, in which they have set up 'facebook like' pages for each of the dogs up for adoption, we had decided on a dog to save, and went to meet it in person. They have lovely staff here, and its clear they love all the animals that come through. We met a heap of dogs, and as hard as it is to decide, we chose a dog that we thought we'd like to have some 'one on one" time with. Here the staff let you take the dog for a short walk around and you get to say hello without the fence in the way. It was then that we found out how things work. We weren't allowed to meet the dog, as it had 3 people who had put it "on hold" over the Internet. It seems people shop for animals online now, and you can 'hold' a dog until you get the time to come and meet it, rendering anyone else who is keen out of the running to adopt it. Although I definitely recommend adopting over buying a dog from a store, I suggest you get online and 'hold' any dog you like the look of before heading to the Animal Aid and avoid disappointment.

This is a local shelter that does a great job rescuing animals and finding them new homes…read more My girlfriend does volunteer work here as they rely heavily upon community help to survive. We also donate dog treats and old blankets when they need them. Please look here when you are looking for your next pet

over the years i have tried many different dog groomers for little maltese x shihtzu, and my boy…read morewould come home acting rather timid, however once i discovered Amy, at diamond dogs, he is so excited to go there every 6-8 weeks and comes home smelling absolutely beautiful and excited. His response when I pick him up is almost like me when I have had a ME-day full of pride showing me how beautiful he is and the lovely ribbons in his hair. you do need to book well ahead of time especially around Christmas and the new year but once you are into the routine, just book in the next 6 months so that you know your baby will always well groomed

I like shopping here. This place is massive and has so many variety of products either treats,…read moretoys, oral hygiene product, barf dog food, bedding, crates, etc. I also like it that they allow me to bring my dogs here, which is good, because they love this place. It's also a great place for my dogs to socialise with other dogs too. The staff there are always friendly and eager to help. Whenever I come here, I feel welcomed and appreciated.

Went to best friends pet store at Northland Preston yesterday with the family, was not acknowledged…read moreor greeted, we were looking for about 10mins, tropical fish and plants are overpriced compared to other stores in local area. Poor customer service. Try coburg aquarium as it is a lot better range and cheaper and better quality fish.

Excellent pet shop with supplies galore. The staff were very helpful when I was procuring my…read morechicken coop, and even offered to put it together for me. Easy to reach location and heaps of choice. Come for the friendly staff- it's like a building full of lovely, caring Dads who want to look after you!

Great little family owned vet clinic that really cares about its clients and their pets…read more Centrally located and offers both standard vet services and animal grooming ( including cat grooming). Have no issues sending my cat here to be clipped knowing he will be incredibly well looked after and returned looking very cute.

I have three dogs and two have had numerous complex issues. Diana, Louise, and Paul have been…read moreexceptional in their diagnosis and treatment (and referral when necessary). I have never felt like 'a number' and they always spend time and answer all my questions. Sometimes the answer is 'I'm not sure' but it's always followed up with 'but I will find out for you / ask a specialist'. I have never had a problem with under / over servicing (never recommended unnecessary tests) and they will always discuss pros / cons of treatment options. There is always a follow-up phone call to check on the progress of my dog following a consultation. I feel all the staff genuinely care about my dogs and are passionate about their job. I can't recommend them highly enough.

A fantastic array of pet products crammed into every nook and cranny from floor to ceiling. There…read moreis more out on the footpath, prices seem competitive and service is top notch. They have been here a lot of years serving Boronia and there is a good reason for that. Good old fashioned levels of service. Shop here and enjoy the experience.

I was dog-sitting a fluffy bundle of energy and needed to go to the local vet. Nothing serious…read moreluckily. The small clinic waiting area was what I would call no-frills, does the job but a little too small to spend much time in. Also my friend would like to mention how unorganized the displays are, for the record. Friendly Vet. Tick Fast. Tick Clean. Tick My four paw friend gives Ivanhoe Central Vet three woofs for the pig ears at the counter!

Great vet clinic. Staff are very welcoming, caring and passionate toward me and my ageing…read moremastiff/ridgeback. It's nice to have a clinic that works well with large dogs, and competently manages his needs from puppy into his golden years. Very reasonable prices, good appointment availability and easily accessible.

Lyndon Park is an absolutely beautiful place to keep your dog feeling happy and healthy while…read moreyou're off on a holiday. Located in a beautiful green spot that backs onto the river the dogs are very well looked after. The staff are attentive and friendly and do a lot to make sure the dogs have a lot of social time. There is also a vet that visits regularly as well as a groomer so you can have your dog trimmed and looking pretty on your return. On hot days there are little doggy pools for the pups to stay cool in and trips down to the Yarra at the back of Lyndon Park are not uncommon. There is also a fire plan in place in case bush fires occur in the area. Lyndon Park is a lovely kennel where you know your dogs will be looked after with love and kindness.

We took our beloved dog on a once off stay at Warrandyte whilst on holidays. During his stay we…read moregot a phone call advising our dog had been injured without explanation. Upon picking him up our dog was injured with a large piece of skin missing and red raw. NO explanation, NO apology, instead stating that "things happen!" An absolute shocking place to stay. I believe our dog was mistreated. If you love your dogs please DO NOT use these kennels. The owner was an arrogant pig of a man that could not care less for your animals!!