We had a last minute request due to another dog sitter had to back out. Mary came to the rescue and…read moremet our dog and cat and then took care of them over a holiday weekend. The daily updates and extras she was providing to our fur animals made us feel more comfortable than we ever had when leaving them. Highly highly recommend The Ozaukee Pet Nanny!

Mary goes beyond the call of duty, doing numerous little menial tasks that she didn't have to do,…read morebeing gently wonderful with our cats, and very friendly and professional. We could not be more pleased with her.

A Lifesaver in a Time of Crisis…read more After experiencing a house fire, our family was faced with the overwhelming task of finding a safe and loving place for our two cats while we rebuilt. That's when Mel at Tiny Tails Lodge came to our rescue. For six months, our cats were in her care, and throughout that time, she treated them with incredible kindness and attention. Knowing that our pets were safe and well cared for gave our entire family--especially our children--peace of mind during an incredibly stressful time. Mel's dedication and love for animals were evident in every update and interaction we had with her. Now that our cats are back home, they have adjusted beautifully, and we know this is because of the stability and care they received while with Mel. We cannot thank Tiny Tails Lodge enough for being there when we needed them most. If you're looking for a place where your pets will be truly loved and cared for, this is it. Highly recommend!

Mel, the owner at Tiny Tails Lodge, runs the best pet resort out there! The passion she shows in…read moreevery aspect of her business is clear to everyone. She sent me pictures of my furry buddy every day. When I go on trips, I know Loggins has an even better time than I did. She limits the number of animals she keeps there, and they get so much individual attention! They have so much room I almost feel bad for the home he returns to when he gets home. You will not regret keeping your animal at Tiny Tails Lodge where Mel somehow is able to love your pet as much as you do!

I chose Pleasant Valley Vet years ago simply because my mom and pops have always brought their dogs…read morethere and said that they like Dr. Bougie. This is a good example of why we should listen to the wisdom of our elders. The first dog that I had (as an adult) came to me with a seizure disorder. When Dr. Bougie met her and looked at her prescription she immediately had concerns about my dog's well-being. Apparently, the vet that her former owner had used had put the dog on the dosage for a 60 pound dog (when she weighed less than 15.) Unfortunately, this opened my dog up to all kinds of problems including possible liver damage. Dr. Bougie did the necessary tests to ensure that our little pooch was okay, worked with us to establish a new medication routine and helped me deal with the inevitable seizures that came with the medication changes. When we got a new puppy, that had received none of her shots, Dr. Bougie did the exam, gave her the appropriate shots, tested her poop and spent fifteen or twenty minutes just going through what to expect from your puppy. She very obviously wanted us to have a successful experience training our new pup and was willing to take the time to give us advice. (BTW: Puppy is still a baby, but training is great so far!) The staff at Pleasant Valley is super friendly and have fantastic memories for pets' names. They always take care of us well, whether we are at the office or just calling in a prescription. The only issue I have ever had with staff was my experience with the substitute veterinarian. She basically talked down to me and made me terrified that my dog was going to slip into a coma during one of her seizures. I am sure that she was just trying to emphasize the serious nature of seizures, but she had absolutely no people skills and literally treated me as if I were effing Paris Hilton tossing my dog into my purse and heading to the disco (or where ever it is kids go these days.) Pleasant Valley basically loses one star because they allow this vet to sub. She really does not reflect the normal friendly attitude of the staff. I did let the staff know about my experience with her and they know to only schedule appointments for my pooches while Dr. Bougie is there. The facilities are nothing fancy, but everything is kept pretty clean. You usually see a few cats who live at the office wandering around and sometimes a staff member's dog will be behind the desk. So.... if you don't like animals, this may not be the veterinarian office for you! If making an appointment with Pleasant Valley, I would highly encourage you to ask to see Dr. Bougie to get the best care for your furry friend!

I bring both my boys to this vet and I love it. The Dr is caring and makes you feel like one of the…read morefamily.

On 8/21/25, I brought my 10 1/2-year-old Lab/Boxer, Kammi, to Village Veterinary Care of Merton…read morebecause her abdomen was distended and she would no longer jump into or out of the car. Dr. Robert Patyk examined her and stated her liver felt enlarged and he suspected spleen cancer. In her chart, he documented, "Internal problems likely. Neoplasia?" But after reviewing her abdominal X-ray, he said it showed "no tumors". I later learned an X-ray cannot reliably rule out tumors and ultrasound is used to identify and characterize masses. No ultrasound was recommended or performed. Kammi's labs showed a markedly elevated liver enzyme--ALKP 769 (normal 23-212)--and a very low thyroid value--TT4 less than 0.5 (normal 1.0-4.0). He diagnosed Kammi with hypothyroidism and started her on levothyroxine. (I later learned a low TT4 alone cannot confirm hypothyroidism, since other illnesses can also cause a low result. Free T4 and TSH testing can help distinguish true hypothyroidism but neither was performed.) Four days after Dr. Patyk started Kammi on levothyroxine, she began vomiting repeatedly. Her labs showed a higher than therapeutic TT4 and her levothyroxine dose was reduced by 50%. Although the vomiting improved, Kammi never returned to her normal self. Twice over the next two months, (on 9/30 and 10/20), Kammi's abdomen became more distended and she would no longer jump in or out of the car. Each time, I brought her back to the clinic for bloodwork, thinking her medication dose needed adjustment. Both times, Frank Mahler (whom I later learned was the clinic owner) drew Kammi's blood. At her 10/20 appt., I told Frank that Kammi had lost weight yet her abdomen remained enlarged; he told me that "dogs can carry weight in their bellies just as people do". On that day, he drew an additional tube of blood "in case the veterinarian wanted further testing" and told me someone would call me the following day. No one called, so I assumed no additional testing was needed. When Kammi failed to improve and became noticeably thinner, I asked that she instead, be evaluated by Dr. Michael Aspan. An abdominal ultrasound was finally performed and revealed multiple masses and nodules in her spleen and liver. Less than 48 hours later, Kammi's abdomen was severely distended, she struggled to lie down and stand, and was breathing loudly and groaning in her sleep. It was evident she was suffering. Dr. Kathleen Blessing of Gentle Blessings (an independent in-home euthanasia veterinarian not affiliated with Village Veterinary Care) came to my home to help Kammi pass peacefully. Dr. Blessing said one of Kammi's masses was likely bleeding into her abdomen. She explained the body can often reabsorb smaller amounts of blood (which I believe explains why Kammi's abdominal swelling and refusal to jump had come and gone). Dr. Blessing said larger amounts of blood may not be reabsorbed and can cause severe pain and difficulty breathing. Kammi was experiencing both, and I had no choice but to let her go. After losing Kammi, I carefully reviewed her medical records and wrote a detailed letter to Frank Mahler. I hoped Kammi's case would at least be acknowledged as a missed opportunity to recognize serious disease sooner and improve care for future patients. Instead, I received a written response stating her care met accepted standards and nothing had been done wrong. That response is why I am writing this review. I cannot say whether an earlier diagnosis would have changed Kammi's outcome. However, knowing about the masses--months, rather than days before Kammi's death--would have allowed us to make informed decisions, focus on her comfort, and spare her suffering. I believe Kammi's case involved repeated missed opportunities to investigate the possibility of cancer that Dr. Patyk himself had initially suspected. If your pet continues to decline despite treatment, ask questions and do not be afraid to seek a second opinion. I will forever regret that I did not do so sooner, and I hope sharing Kammi's story can help protect other beloved pets.

Dr. Nick is the very best!! My German Shepherd, Athena, loves going to the vet. We are so grateful…read moreto have him as our doctor. He always goes above and beyond.

Great trainer. Got results with our dachshund's aggressive barking within 3 sessions. He has a very…read morecalm demeanor and explained what to expect with each session.

Steve did a fantastic job with our Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who despite being short, had a huge Alpha…read morepersonality. He taught us the leave it command, and had our dog trained not to touch treats on the ground in about 30 minutes! Previously our dog was definitely resource guarding and even bit me a couple of times when I tried to take items away from him. Steve was friendly and responsive- and worked on training with our kids too (whom he'd been excessively herding). Our corgi went from problem child to best boy ever in less than 5 sessions.

WCHS has stepped in to help many animals in crisis. As a volunteer for 16 years I have witnessed…read moreone animal or a multi animal crisis situation taken under the WCHS wing and flowen to a safe forever home. I am grateful for WCHS. Thank you WCHS for all you do for our community; animals and humans.

they are very shady in my opinion. according to news artricles, they removed 22 goldens ( half…read morepuppies) from a very very famous breeder who some think was illegally handled as the show dogs were immediatley neutered and sold immediatley it is alleged some were co=owned and micro chipped and allegedly co-owner s were not notified and the news has deleted all articles on it! why is that? i will never ever donate to the ahs again after this. i will only donate to golden rescue clubs period.

My cat should of been put down but no they still did surgery on him , As ll they want is ur…read moremoney. He had lymphoma and was going to die u could see tumors in X-ray. Why do I listen to these inhumane people . Terrible clinic!

Doc Tyson and her Assistant were excellent discovering what was wrong with my dog Bear, Tests were…read morequick and extremely fast. This clinic got me in on short notice and extremely helpful and knowledgeable about explaining what was going on..Highly recommend

I came from many attempts at finding a grooming location that wasn't overwhelming, stressful or…read moreoverly-price. I also did not ever like the fact that after grooming the dogs were put in kennels. at Papmered Pup, you walk into a peaceful building with the groomers waiting and ready. Usually when I drop off, we are the only clients. It is so refreshing and calming for my dogs. When they are finished, they let them play with their toys they provide while waiting. They're amazing and also give great haircuts!