My partner first visited Rivers Edge in order to register our dog, pay for doggie daycare, and get…read morea tour of the facilities... tour was not available after 3pm. Our choices in the area were limited and we needed a place for our dog the next day, so my partner went through registration without a tour. The registering employee was provided all medical details - we noted that our dog's booster was due but would be completed at our vet visit scheduled for the next afternoon, and that we needed daycare starting the same day. She said that wouldn't be an issue so we paid in advance for 10 days. The next day, partner drives the half hour to Lompoc to drop our dog off and was told that she could not be taken back without the booster. So now he's in the situation we were trying to avoid, unable to work because our dog does not have care, and the woman at the front desk was not concerned about the miscommunication. Booster acquired, our dog is now a regular doggie day care customer. She looks forward to her visits with her dog buddies and the staff. Pick up and drop off are fast and straightforward. She gets a little dusty but we bathe her regularly anyway. Since that first day, we have had a few more issues with daycare availability that are all the more frustrating due to lack of communication. If doggie daycare is optional for you, this may not be an issue, but for us it means someone has to take a day off or loses half a day to making alternative arrangements. There are a few things you can do to try to mitigate the risk of not having care, but the legwork will be on you and are not guaranteed. 1. Weekday after a holiday - facility will be full of boarded dogs who haven't been picked up yet. Call ahead and/or arrive at 7am. 2. Rainy day - facility will be limited by kennel availability to avoid muddy dogs. Note that a single rainy day can lead to a week of limited availability due to muddy conditions. Call ahead and/or arrive at 7am. Note: This review is only for doggie daycare experience. We have not boarded our dog with the facility.

Was going to board our dogs there for 2 nights but there is no staff from 6pm until 7am and all the…read moreanimals are in crates! That is 13 hours being in an enclosure! Dogs will automatically try to hold their urine and feces (hello that's why we crate train) and even if you opt for the bigger area it still defeats the purpose of crate training if the poor babies hold their potty so long and then have to finally go in their enclosure. And what if something happens to the pups? No one is there! What is the point of boarding an animal if all they are going to do is lock them in a room for 13 hours alone. People can and do neglect their animals for free :( . Really cruel. DO NOT LOCK YOUR DOG IN A CRATE FOR MORE THAN 4-6 HOURS AT A TIME! For puppies crate time is much less! They have to use the restroom and get thirsty! I can't believe dog owner's support a business that does this to their dogs and pays for it! Heartbreaking!

This review is for my experience over the phone with Lori , I have not visited the clinic…read more My pup wasn't doing well. He was shaking, vomiting, had a lack of appetite, and bloody stool. He's a little guy, so he tends to go downhill quickly if he doesn't get treatment quickly. The vet I typically use said they couldn't see him until 3 days later, even after explaining his symptoms. I didn't want to make my pup suffer that long and I was really concerned because it was getting progressively worse rather quickly. I called local vets. Some weren't taking new patients, some didn't have any openings, some weren't friendly or informative over the phone when I called. I called Lompoc Veterinary Clinic, they could not see him HOWEVER, Lori couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. She was so patient and gave me a long list of other local vets & numbers to try. I was very appreciative of her extra efforts and her caring manner. Not long after my conversation with her she called me back telling me she forgot one other option. She totally went the extra mile and my pet isn't even a patient at this clinic. I'm so grateful to Lori because that phone call made all the difference. I called that last option she gave me and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It's VERY rare these days where a business does what they're getting paid to do, even more rare when they're going above and beyond without getting paid for it! I SO appreciate Lori's kindness, thoughtfulness, and her going the extra mile. This is exactly the type of service I would love for my fur baby to receive. So while I have not had the opportunity to visit this clinic, I would not hesitate to recommend them based on the EXCELLENT service I received over the phone by Lori. Very grateful. Thank you !

They were great for my dogs (for while) but when my dog duke died and they started only helping my…read moredog Kona, they made a mistake So basically my dog Kona had a little thing of puss on her shoulder and she was 14 at the time (2 years after duke died) and she could have lived longer but the vet (without our consent or knowledge) popped the puss and normally we wouldn't do that cause her body got rid of it naturally. When they popped the piss she came home and my family was not happy,like 2 weeks later she had to go back to get put down cause her wound wasn't bandaged up and got infected by maggots. It spread throughout her entire body and her last few hours we had with her was filled with pain (her and us) they ended up causing her death.

We have an older Boston Terrier "Bruce" that we always felt was skittish around other dogs; thus we…read morealways found it challenging boarding him solo. After a Rover appointment canceled our Thanksgiving arrangements, we contacted Ruff Ranch in desperation. Ruff Ranch is located off the 154 just before Los Olivos. It's in a beautiful, ranch setting. While we needed to have a free trial stay first, we took half the day off on a Friday, dropped Bruce off and had a nice lunch in Solvang. The facilities are spacious and perfectly clean with zero odor. All the personnel were happy and friendly, as were the dogs. We were skeptical at first when they said they would put Bruce in a group with older, mellower dogs. When we returned, they said he did great and even made some friends. My wife and I were both shocked and pleased. Ruff Ranch was on our way to a Northern California Thanksgiving stay. He boarded for 3 nights and we included the pre-pickup bath. At pickup, he was happy, squeaky clean, nails trimmed with zero issues reported. We are thankful and relieved to have a place to board Bruce in the future with people that really know and love dogs - and it showed in our dog's demeanor at pickup. They also offer obedience training, which I believe is how they can so quickly tailor an optimal setting and experience for your dog, and get them adjusted and safe. Ruff Ranch even offers a shuttle pickup service from SB. We are very relieved that we have a reliable and comfortable boarding solution for our dog in the future; I can't recommend The Ruff Ranch enough.

I would NEVER consider leaving my dog here ever again. I let them know that my dog was allergic to…read morebees, and always gave them Benadryl, just in case. When I picked him up nothing was said to me; however, within an hour I knew something was wrong because of the way he was acting, and he showed the signs of being stung. I took him to an emergency vet, and, as expected, they advised he had an allergic reaction to "something, most likely a bee." He was treated and released the next day. After I took him in, I called Ruff Ranch, and they admittedly said they gave him Benadryl, but again, didn't bother to let me know. Completely negligent operation at Ruff Ranch as our dog could have died had I not been home with him or preoccupied and was not closely monitoring him.

Highly recommend! We…read moreneeded help with our nearly 2 year old Olde English Bulldog! Though overall our dog is friendly, she is stubborn and needed help to follow commands, stop jumping on people and harassing other dogs into play. DDG has the most amazing trainers. They worked daily with our dog at Doggie Camp for 28 days and never gave up on her. All of the staff told us how much they loved her and can't wait to have her back for daycare and boarding! We appreciated the detailed weekly reports on how she was doing. As a camper grad, we also have free private lessons at the facility for her lifetime! It's a great way to brush up on all the skills we all learned. Special shout out to Santiago for training me and my husband so we can be the best dog parents for our furry kid.

I hired Doggie Do Good to teach some manners to our adopted Boston Terrier, Ripley. Ripley is very…read moresmart and loving but needed to apply the commands he had already learned, learn new ones, and control his energy and enthusiasm. He was dog aggressive and very hard to handle on walks if dogs were present. Being very stubborn, he needed a full four weeks of camp, but came out as a very pleasant companion, obedient and easy to walk. The people at DDG are fantastic, very personable and great dog trainers. They kept in touch weekly, sending pictures, discussing the tasks accomplished and the problems to be worked out. During the thorough check out experience , they trained me how to handle Ripley so that he wouldn't forget what he learned. This was altogether a great experience and money well spent. Thank you from Anna and Ripley.

Great veterinary doctor and wonderful sensitive office! They love animals and listen to you about…read moreyour pet problems! Highly recommend!

Beware... Creekside kennels in Arroyo Grande. I took my bearded collie to creekside kennels to be…read moregroomed by their in house groomer. They shaved her rear paws so they were bloody. i Have pictures. Spoke with Katie the owner and while she seemed concerned she later informed me she wasn't sure where the injuries came from and could do nothing .. As I hadn't taken her to a vet. Didn't Not Even Get An Apology. Please if you love yout fur baby please don't take them there there. I can only wonder about their "caring" for you beloved companion while day care boarding or overnights

I want someone local (Buellton, Solvang or Lompoc). I'm sure they would be great but it would cost…read moreme more from Santa Barbara with their travel costs to Buellton added to the price as I have experienced before for flooring with the quote being twice as much from a Santa Barbara flooring company compared to the quote from Home Depot. The Laminate Wood I selected at Home Depot was just as good if not better. I saved over $5,000.

Sylvie and Raphael are compassionate, friendly people who provide superb care for our cat when we…read moreare away. Our cat enjoys the daily visits with playtime and brushing. We feel confident that she is well taken care of and not lonely. We enjoy getting text updates with photos so we know how she's doing while we are gone. I would highly recommend Pet Angels for your pets needs while your away, need extra help or visiting SB with your pet.

we boarded our 2 dogs here for the first time and chose this place as it had the highest reviews…read more we chose the stay with the daily report cards as i wanted to make sure how our pups were doing. and oh my gosh they seemed to have a blast w our dogs and the report cards really help ease our minds knowing our pups were being well taken care of. we got one each day of their stay. we would definitely come back when we need our pups for boarding or even just a doggy day care day. thank you springdale ranch for taking care of our dogs !!

"If you ever God forbid get sick and need your dog taken care of and boarded for an extended period…read moreof time, let the Springdale Ranch Family take care of your baby boy or girl , so you can take care of yourself . I have such deep gratitude for all of Springdale's time and energy, personal care and compassion we both received. I was able to take a deep breath of relief knowing my baby would get the best care possible while I was healing. " Chewbaca's Mom

Kristen watched our puppy for a few hours while we toured Hearst Castle. We found her through…read moreBringFido and Yelp. Booking was straightforward. She sent periodic updates and photos throughout, which gave us total peace of mind. Our puppy came back happy and tired -- clearly well cared for. Kristen was kind, respectful, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area and needing a trustworthy sitter!

Kristen was prompt, friendly, kind and professional. She looked after our shy pittie so we could…read moretour Hearst Castle, without her we would not have been able to go. She was very forthcoming over the phone and it was easy to set up a time with her. She sent texts and photos of Belle on her walks and nap time. I would highly recommend this lovely woman to watch your pets.

I can't say enough about how much we love Hollon's Hounds…read more I've been boarding, my Bella, there for a few months. She has a blast and is well taken care of. My Bella has severe anxiety separation. But, has come to know Hollon's Hounds as a second home. Bella is always excited to mix with the staff and other dogs. Best of all, when I travel for work, I know Bella is safe and loved. Thank you Hollon's Hounds!

My dogs usually go the vet for boarding but I lagged and waited last minute so they were full. I…read moremessaged Hollon's Hounds on Facebook and they made room for my two small dogs. We went to the facility and were so happy with what we saw. It's spacious and comfy. Dog beds not crates. There's someone with the dogs at all times and my very spoiled dogs were cuddled the entire time we were gone. Hollon's Hounds will be definitely be our new go to for boarding.

I used Dawn as my pet sitter for years, and I cannot say enough good things about her. She is…read morereliable, conscientious, and best of all, my critters love her. In addition to a big lug of a dog, I also keep parrots, which can be persnickety and difficult to work with. Dawn has always been kind, patient, and has showed great judgement in caring them. She was especially well-liked by my especially difficult blind and epileptic macaw. Dawn was even able to successfully medicate our bird when we were out of town. I am sorry that when we moved away from Lompoc that we weren't able to take Dawn with us. Our dog misses her, our birds miss her, and we especially miss her.

Dawn Fewell, who owns Best Buddy Pet Services in Lompoc, managed the feeding and kitty litter for…read moreour cats when we had to go out of town. She is Outstanding ! When we came back everything was clean and organized , plus our cats were happy ! We highly recommend Dawn, Best Buddy Pet Services for any pet needs one would need. Brooke