Friday, April 10, 2026, we took our lab, Cash, to Faithful Friends due to bloody diarrhea and…read morevomiting. Bloodwork normal except elevated liver marker and x-ray negative for bowel obstruction. Fluids given under skin, then we were called to come get him since no diarrhea or vomiting since we left. When we arrived, Dr. Chelsea Olson, told us Cash had bloody diarrhea just before we got there so would need to go to Emergency Hospital as their office would be closed until Monday. We were concerned because we know firsthand how expensive the Emergency Hospital can be. We asked her to get some prices. She said it would be $1,500 to $2,000 per day for observation, but he would need bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound and possibly transfusions and surgery. We started realizing that the Emergency Hospital could cost $15,000 to $20,000 before Monday Morning. We kept trying to find options that weren't so cost prohibitive. We asked if we could bring Cash home, but doctor told us he could bleed out within 2 days and die a painful death, so going home was not an option. The doctor said Cash could have a possible perforation so we asked if she could do surgery that afternoon which would eliminate the 3-day stay at the Emergency Hospital, but she said she wouldn't. She also said he could have Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis, but never told us that with IV fluids, antibiotics and pain meds, he could recover from that. During the course of our conversation, Dr. Olson mentioned 3-4 times that there were staff in her office that "wanted our dog" and were "animal lovers." As we were lead to believe it was a life or death situation, we felt we had run out of options. During this time while we were in agony and sobbing, Dr. Olson sat there and NEVER ONCE presented us with options such as Care Credit, that we could surrender Cash to the Humane Society for treatment, then could be eligible to adopt him back, vets in Denver give care at reduced rates and there were other vets open that could care for Cash over the weekend, etc. If we had been given even ONE of these options, we would NEVER have surrendered Cash! We knew contracts have a 3-day period to change your mind so we went back Monday and sent an email of our intentions, stating we secured money to pay for all expenses incurred over the weekend so we could bring Cash home, but no response, so we went back Tuesday at which time we spoke to manager, but she said the person "was not willing to give him back." In our opinion, a TRUE "animal lover" would have rejoiced that Cash's family had come up with the money so he could go home to his family! In our opinion, and in our heart of hearts, we feel we were given the worst possible scenario so we would have no choice but to surrender Cash. We feel this was a conflict of interest and extremely unethical to secure our dog for someone on her staff. My son, Jason, is disabled with multiple sclerosis and Cash was his constant companion. OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN BEYOND REPAIR ...

I brought my fur baby Appa to Faithful Friends due to him making a dry heaving sound that wouldn't…read morego away for a couple days. Dr. Carr was very attentive to my lil guy and made him feel all better within a few hours of treating him. Not to mention their prices were very reasonable and affordable. Thank you to the team that made Appa all better. He is now nonstop playful and happy.

I'm very happy with the care that my senior dog and I have received at Red Rock Veterinary Health…read more I love that they're owned by local vets instead of a megacorp. Additionally I can see that they prioritize the well-being of their clients in their operations. My senior dog has complex medical needs and comes with extensive medical records. I really appreciate that the team and veterinarian took the time to review his records before our appointment. We've kept the same vet for follow up visits and guidance (Dr Dan is amazing) although they have other vets on duty that can advise for more pressing concerns when our vet is taking time off. They're closed on the weekends and have taken care to ensure my dog has any meds they may need on Fridays before they close to reduce the chance that we need to seek urgent care. Their prices are very reasonable and they don't make me schedule an appointment to give updates on my pet's status or get feedback from the vet. They provide hard copy prescriptions and will refill medications at local pharmacies without making me jump through hoops to access affordable medication options. I can text them to share updates on my pet's status and schedule appointments and they've consistently gotten back to me in a timely manner. They're a certified Fear Free clinic and it shows in their work. I can't say enough good things about them! As an owner of a pet care business I am thrilled I have a solid vet partner to refer my clients to. Thank y'all for taking such great care of my fur baby and me. I'm so grateful!

The concept of a fear free clinic is fantastic, and I think it could be done but not while relying…read moreon the use of so many drugs for every appointment. Today I found the clinic to be unprofessional and incredibly disrespectful and left without accomplishing the vaccines we were scheduled for. When voicing serious concerns about the treatment of my dog, Lauren felt it was best to argue with me on the call and double down on the necessity of pills for her appointments, which was never agreed upon nor addressed when the appointment was made. I will also add that my dog is nervous, anxious, and shaky. Not violent, aggressive, or unpredictable. And all of this was after we waited in the exam room 30 min past our appointment time with no communication. This is not the vet for everyone. And I would not recommend based on the suggested overuse of drugs in my own dog for minor appointments such as nail trims and vaccines.

My experience with the entire staff was perfect. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The doctor…read moreexplained everything clearly to us. We really expected to pay a pretty high price but the bill was explained and modified to fit our needs. Needless to say we will definitely will be coming back. A big thank you to the the entire team for the awesome experience that

Was able to get a fast appointment for my pet so that was helpful. Was given medication that…read moreunfortunately didn't do the job, as my pets body rejected it. My pet continues to suffer. The severity of my pets condition continued to worsen. Communication for important issues when your family pet is SUFFERING are slow. If a staff member was experiencing this type of pain, believe it wouldnt take this long to be addressed!! I feel like I paid a LOT for services that disnt solve my pets issue, or at least get it on the right track. Pricing here is on the high side. For urgent matters go to Liv Well!!!

Dont let Leah touch your dog. She lies go cover her own self, she ruined my dog's mouth by doing…read moreextractions and leaving teeth parts and doing bad gum closing. Then says your dog is OK and my poor boxer cried for weeks and still cant eat properly. Do not go here and do not let Leach touch your dog. She goes from clinic to clinic because she always makes drama from what her old .friends say.

I have 3 senior female cats and have been using Great Value Pet Clinic on Black Forest Road for 4…read moreyears now. I take my cats in for annual checkups that include weight, heart rate, temperature, teeth check, general health and senior cat (CBC) bloodwork. All 3 cats have also had dental cleaning and dental work there as needed at very reasonable costs. One cat had been diagnosed via bloodwork with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It was great to learn that early on before it had progressed too far. I now have this cat on a diet that includes 4 tsp of emulsified chicken or salmon each day along with CKD kibbles that has helped immensely. For two years now, it has apparently not tested positive for CKD. The owner, Mr. Clothier; his son Chris and the receptionist Patty have all repeatedly been very friendly and helpful as well as other staff that I have had lesser contact with. I continue to highly recommend this Pet Clinic. They are very caring of pets and are very reasonably priced.

Best vet AND staff! I drive across town when I have a vet clinic 5 min away from my house! I hope…read moreeveryone has a vet that they can rely on 100% !! Dr. Rose is the most caring Vet I've ever met. She connects not just with your fur-baby but also with you and NEVER tries to over charge or make you pay for things not needed. She will do everything she can to get you in if you're in need! She is not allowed to retire, ever! She is the best!

I made an appointment to bring my almost 14 year old German Short Hair Pointer, Jack, in to…read moreestablish care with Dr. Rose with plans to schedule my other two pets with her. My appointment was at 3:00PM. The receptionist called me at 3:01, I answered, told her I was pulling into the parking lot, apologized and let her know I got stuck behind a semi-truck. I pulled in and parked. My adult son (who came along to help because Jack is unstable and cannot ride in the car without assistance) had to pick Jack up and help him out of the car while I got my other dog out. We all walked into the clinic about 3 to 3.5 minutes past my appointment time. After we identified ourselves, the receptionist said, "we are strict about appointment time and you are four minutes late. I will have to ask to see if you can still be seen." She then walked into the back, came back about five minutes later and said we could not be seen but would be willing to reschedule. I said no thank you and left. Please do not worry about Jack, he is being followed by White Whiskers Aging Pet Care and Dr. Kelly is AMAZING. I can recommend Dr. Kelly's practice with 100% certainty you and your aging family member will get the BEST care possible. Jack just needed a check up and the other two need a doc. I am the sole provider in a private psychiatric practice and understand the importance of appointments running on time. I also understand that life happens and sometimes people get held up for various reasons. Unfortunately, Dr. Rose seems to have taken the humanness out of her practice and is more concerned about policy. When I initially scheduled the appointment, the "time" policy was not mentioned. Having this information may or may not have changed the outcome, I don't really know as I was held up by driving slow so Jack was more stable and got stuck behind a semi-truck. I am glad I found out Dr. Rose cares more about unspoken policy than she does about her patients before we established care with her.

This place is hands down the best! When my pittie was just a few years old she came here for a ccl…read moresurgery to fix a tear. They were the most recommended at the time. Since then I've moved to Texas, but come back for visits biannually. This visit we went to see them because she's been limping for a while and her Texas vet hasn't quite been able to get it better. These guys gave her a quick shot and off she goes... lol like a new pup. I can't say enough about these guys. When I called them they didn't hesitate even though it's been over 6 years since the last visit.

It's always hard finding a good vet when moving to a new area. This vet is amazing! My dogs are…read morealways super relaxed when going here which is always helpful. Everyone working here is also extremely friendly and personable so the visit is very low management and honestly enjoyable. I'd recommend giving them a chance to see if this clinic works for your pet too!

I cannot say enough positive things about Sploot Veterinary Urgent Care. I am visiting Colorado…read moreSprings for the month from Illinois, and during a walk my dog ate a pill capsule he found outside. As you can imagine, I was extremely worried and stressed. After searching for emergency veterinary care, I found Sploot and decided to bring him in. From the moment I walked through the door, every member of the staff was exceptional. The receptionist, veterinary technician, and veterinarian all treated both me and my dog with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. They got us in right away and immediately helped calm my nerves during a very stressful situation. Dr. Becker was absolutely wonderful. She took the time to thoroughly examine my dog, listen to my concerns, and reassure me throughout the visit. Rather than rushing through the appointment, she worked with me to develop a plan and made sure I felt comfortable with the next steps. She sent us home with detailed instructions on what symptoms to watch for and even followed up with an email containing additional information and a list of 24-hour emergency veterinary hospitals. Being away from home and unfamiliar with the area made the situation even more overwhelming, but the team at Sploot made me feel heard, supported, and cared for. I am so grateful I found them when I needed help. If you're looking for compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary care in Colorado Springs, I highly recommend Sploot Veterinary Urgent Care.

At the very end of the visit, they tried to charge me an enormous amount of money. The bill was…read moreexcessive, especially since the visit did not include any lab work or medication. They quoted $562.00 for the evaluation and treatment of a simple female UTI. I went to another clinic down the road, where I paid only $160 and received everything my dog needed.

Our dog broke his leg in a farm accident, and it was quite the complex break above the ankle. The…read moreteam at CCO is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and gave our pup the best chance possible. We never felt pushed into a surgery or spending more money, as the vets here explained every step clearly and spent time with us to discuss every option for our pup. Exam rooms are meant to keep your dogs at peace, with comfortable beds, treats, water, and toys. My dog actually enjoyed coming here every time. Thank you to the CCO team for helping us make the best educated decision for our dog.

Colorado Canine Orthopedics is a five star + facility. Amazing front staff, snacks/beverages for…read morehumans, snacks/water bowls for furbabies. Their waiting area is clean, calm and inviting. Their patient rooms have a dog bed, dog toys and even Dog TV to help your furbaby relax. The yummy treats also helped! This was our third facility in our quest to figure out what is ailing our 8 year Border Collie mix. She has been limping for several months. We started out with X-rays at our primary vet, CT scans at a second facility and today, a second opinion with Dr. Scot Swainson. The amazing staff called our primary vet for Jessie's records/X-rays; and the second facility for the CT scan/radiology report so we did not have any action items except to show up! The doctor reviewed everything on the big screen in the patient room, observed her walking on several jaunts throughout the facility, took additional x-rays and spent quite a bit of time performing physical examinations on her to understand WHERE the pain was originating. We spent a lot of time talking about the X-rays, CT scans, radiology report as well as his own assessments. He recommended completing an ultrasound and thinks surgery should be a last resort (first opinion recommendation). Even though they have an onsite ultrasound technician, he referred us to a local place instead (so we don't have to drive 1.5 hours from Denver to Colorado Springs). I truly appreciated his calm demeanor, and his expert opinion on what could be ailing our baby girl. I would highly recommend this facility and Dr. Scot Swainson. They truly care about their furbabies and have excellent "bedside manner"!! We would return in a heartbeat for any orthopedic issues!