All the doctors and staff at this location are wonderful and caring and extremely helpful to me and…read moremy three old dogs who love them too!

An excellent veterinary experience. Wonderful doctors, as well as the staff and vet techs, who are…read moreall attentive, caring, and experienced in providing diagnosis and treatment. From our cats to our dogs, this is like home for them and for us when it comes to my pets' healthcare. No matter the situation, from end-of-life care to bringing in a new puppy for the first time, these folks are there for you. We also care for some local abandoned cats, which we trap and spay or neuter, and have found that the vets and staff are just as caring with a cat they may only see once as they are with a regular pet that they may see over the course of many years.

Kind, prompt, attentive care given by the very loving staff. We feel very confident with the advice…read moreand the medical treatment our dogs get here.

My beloved cats have all been patients of Lovingston Veterinary Hospital Hospital in Virginia for…read moredecades. We are grateful for their knowledge, skilled care, and good nature at this professional office that handles all my cat needs and offers other services as well.

I've been taking our pets to Laurel Stone for several years. Our pets' health is always their top…read moreconsideration, but their "bedside manner" with the humans bringing in the pets is also excellent. They discuss treatment and care options, which was an absolute blessing when we were going through expensive 2 human health crises last year. I trust the staff implicitly!

Never going back. I have never been treated or talked to the way the owner of this place did…read moretoday. I took my cat in for an abscess. I just moved to the town a little over a week and haven't unpacked all my belongings yet in order to bring in the records for my cat. He was up to date on his rabies shot but I needed vetco to verify it with them. The vet came out and told me they were still on hold and I replied I would try to access the records online. Not even 2 minutes passed that I found the rabies certificate and called the front desk to let them know I had it and they could hang up. She said "ok, thanks we will be right out." The vet came out and said she already gave him the rabies shot(without my consent) and was still charging me for it. I paid the $157 Bill for "laser therapy" 2 antibiotics, office visit and rabies charge and left. Upon talking to another friend that had a similar experience I called in to talk to the owner(because giving immunizations without the owners consent with multiple individuals is a problem in my opinion and needs to be handled.) she replied in a snippety tone, "well people lie all the time and it's against the law for us to treat/release an animal without proof of rabies vaccinations...we also don't have time to wait around for 3 hours while people sit in their cars in the parking lot...but since I'm feeling EXTRA generous today, I'll refund the rabies shot." I told her that I'm not the type of person that lies, especially about things of that nature, and I found the records in less than 3 minutes, not 3 hours. I made the example that if you go in for an oil change and they charge you for new tires that were needed without your consent, you'd be irritated too. She didn't get it. I was refunded the 20$, but unfortunately the owner's stick Wasn't dislodged.

How lucky am I to have found Camp Merricks! Denise & The Camp Crew went out of their way to…read moreaccommodate my older pup while I hit the slopes at Wintergreen over the Presidents Day long weekend. She even opened her doggy daycare doors to us on a Sunday when they would normally be closed. Communication was always prompt and crystal clear. The online registration system was a breeze -- as was the online invoicing, which was super convenient. But honestly, the best part was how comfortable and safe they made me feel knowing my dog was in safe and caring hands. Thank you!

Camp Merricks is a wonderful place to board a loved dog. Our dog is treated like family and enjoys…read moreher time there. She is well cared for and loved. Denise and her team treat each dog like they are family. The place is immaculate. She is on top of all health related matters. I trust Camp Merricks completely.

Where do we begin with providing a proper client review of such a WONDERFUL and WELCOMING…read morehome-away-from-home for your beloved furry family members, and where you will be a returning client? Is it with the: 1) CARING and KNOWLEDGEABLE client/pet-oriented family Team; or, 2) WELCOMING and INDIVIDUAL luxury boarding suites and adjacent fenced exercise areas; or 3) CALMING and RELAXING clean air environment and walking trails set in the Blue Ridge Mountain region????? As "parents" of two shelter-rescue Rottweilers [Cola (f) and Moose (m)], in early 2024 we were in need of the "purrfect" boarding team and environment as we prepared for an March/April trip to Europe. Significant considerations included the facts that neither pet was very social, nor had ever been apart from us or away from home. To say we had anxiety about this issue is an understatement; but then, we found Miriam and her family-based team at Shady Mountain Pet Retreat in Amherst, VA. Our initial engagement was so successful we returned recently for 2 weeks in October when we attended a family wedding. Below is our attempt to inform accordingly so you may also experience such joy...... Firstly, the TEAM: No business can operate to its highest degree of precision absent having the highest caliber TEAM to execute flawlessly and achieve such performance. Factor into the pet-boarding business equation is the fact that our pets are beloved family members and we strive to entrust their training and care to the most qualified and caring professionals of integrity in the safest environment. Have no concerns on this front, as Miriam and her family are the highest caliber cohesive TEAM who exceed client (and furry guest) expectations. From the moment we engaged with Miriam, we knew we made the purrfect choice. Miriam listened to us and understood our concerns, and suggested an initial meet and greet with Cola and Moose. We eagerly made the 2-hour drive from Mineral, VA to meet Miriam, who is a well-accomplished author and expert in the field of animal behavior, training and care; and her clients and their pets are the direct beneficiaries. I stress the fact Miriam listened to our concerns and provided insightful information facilitating our collective best-informed decision to entrust Cola and Moose with her for a 1-month board and train period during our upcoming trip. I assure you that we did not have any guilt-based regrets as we departed on drop-off day of either of our two visits to date (March/April and then October). You can trust that Miriam sincerely wants you and your pet(s) to be happy, comfortable and free of any stress, emphasizing her positive reinforcement approach which serves as the corner stone of Shady Mountain Pet Retreat. You can even follow your pet's daily adventures through various updates Miriam posts thoughtfully on social media and her website: https://www.shadymountainpetretreat.net/ Secondly (but equally), the BOARDING SUITES/EXERCISE AREAS: Discard any concerns you may have that you will find institutional-style stress creating chain link fence-type boarding "cages" or rooms at Shady Mountain Pet Retreat. Rather, at Shady Mountain your family member will reside in a very comfortable, climate-controlled individualized roomy suite, separated by solid walls from neighboring guests. A raised off-the-floor style pet bed is a plus to afford more comfort while resting. The suite doors have a full length glass window (with drop blind as needed) so residents can watch the daily "office" activities, and a rear-exit pet door leading out to the fenced in exercise area. Each guest enjoys their own supply storage cubby which facilitates the management of feedings, etc. External fenced in exercise areas are divided into separate sections which permits greater staff flexibility for training, etc. See website for all the other possibilities for your pet's stay: https://www.shadymountainpetretreat.net/ Lastly (but equally), the clean air mountain ENVIRONMENT and WALKING TRAILS: As you ascend Shady Mountain to reach the Retreat, you will be filled with a calming and serene sense, taking in the peaceful natural Amherst, VA environment. Cola and Moose love taking in all the smells of nature as we drive up the mountain. Peaceful and calming are the words we would use to describe this environment. If pet appropriate, Miriam's team can take your loved-one on nature walks through trails in the surrounding landscape, with the potential to see deer and other varieties of wildlife. Cola and Moose told us they so enjoyed these nature walks on their most recent visit. We conclude our review by recommending, with the highest regards, the Shady Mountain Pet Retreat, Miriam and her team. At the Shady Mountain Pet Retreat all three elements of knowledgeable and caring people, well-apportioned boarding/training facilities and a serene environment combine to provide the most wonderful and trusting of experiences. Thank you!!

As someone who's worked in canine behavior and training for years, finding a place I will entrust…read morewith my dogs is no easy feat. Now that I've found Shady Mountain I may never leave Virginia. Miriam is the real deal. Besides l the numerous books she's published on dog behavior and training the facility is perfect. It's set up impeccably, has appropriately strict health screening for entry and the services on site are too notch. I left my dogs for their first stay and walked away with ease and comfort knowing they are in the best of hands. It's worth every penny and then some.

My 9 year old pit-lab mix named Jasmine. experienced a seizure at 1:00 in the morning. She's never…read moreseized before. I contacted Edgewater the second they opened. Isabel (I think that's her name sorry if I got it wrong) was so very accommodating and understanding. She got us an appointment that day. Autumn recorded her history and was wonderful. Dr. Whitten took a good amount of time to understand our situation. She was very kind with Jasmine and took some time to gain her trust. Her examination was without incident (we've had a couple issues in the past). They performed bloodwork without issue. The whole team were an absolute pleasure to work with and I highly recommend!!!

Always caring and accommodating! They treat us like family and treat our doggys like their own!read more

I have been taking my dogs and cats to Dr Schnley for years now. From the time she bought the…read morepractice until now. The service has never wavered, and the care has always been top tier. Dr. Schnley saved the life of a beloved cat when I had lost hope. She is always calm and knows her profession well. Her staff is always friendly and caring.

We recently had to put down one of our cats. They were the best. Caring and compassionate.read more

I set an appointment over a week in advance not only did they not open on time but they didn't even…read morebother to call and explain why/ apologize for not being there. This was very unprofessional, I would give them a zero star but it's not an option.

WoW talk about welcoming! This place is amazing and the staff here is so knowledgable! First of all…read moreI have no idea why i didn't call Jenny FIRST!! She went out of her way to come get my Toy Poodle groomed before her flight back to LA. i will be back soon! thanks Jenny!!