We did not have a good experience boarding our dog at Puppy Paradise. First, it was very difficult…read moreto get in touch with them by phone to even book his stay. That should have been a red flag. Before dropping him off, our vet prescribed medication for a skin infection and we provided clear instructions for them to administer it. Unfortunately, they failed to do so. When we took our dog back to the vet after his stay, she confirmed that he had not received the medication, which meant he suffered unnecessarily while in their care. They also told us we'd be able to see pictures of him playing on their Facebook page during his stay. However, we only saw one photo of him, while other dogs were posted frequently. When we picked him up, we were shocked to find the bill was $185 more than we were told to expect. One of the extra charges was for a bath, which we had explicitly declined at check-in. Overall, we cannot recommend Puppy Paradise based on our experience. For the health and comfort of your pet--and your own peace of mind--we suggest looking elsewhere.

While on vacation we brought along our little ShihPoo Dex to Puppy Paradise. We picked Puppy…read moreParadise because of prior comments. We made a GREAT decision. Dex can become anxious & have separation issues. We were greeted by smiles & reassurance. We were allowed to spend time with him during the day taking him on walks. On his return, he was greeted by staff & he was happy to return. I would add that they have an excellent groomer as well. Having a veterinarian next door was reassuring as well. I would highly recommend Puppy Paradise in Saint Simons & no hesitation to drop Dex off on our next visit to the island.

I highly recommend HSCG for neutering your dog or cat. I have a senior cat who has always been an…read moreindoor cat, and we just never bothered to have her spayed. Her "heats" never bothered us, but recently seemed to bother her. So being new to the area, I made an appointment with HSCG due to their low cost spay/neuter program. Dr Weaver was absolutely wonderful and her concern for our old girl was touching. Turns out Patchez has a heart murmur so it was our decision whether to proceed with the procedure or not. We did. Dr Weaver phoned afterwards to let us know how Patchez was doing, and that she had an ovarian cyst and a nasty looking uterus. In my opinion, Dr Weaver went above and beyond to ensure us that we did the right thing and our beloved cat was going to be fine. Highly recommended!

Very caring staff, they obviously love animals. Excellent medical services too…read more The only negative I saw is that they did not let dogs interact with each other while there for fear that there would be fights. It would be nice if they had an area where they let the dogs be with each other for at least part of the day.

We love Yappy Days! They are also so kind and welcoming and know our dog by name now. They are very…read moreaccommodating when we had to have boarding last minute. Love seeing the photos on their Facebook. I highly recommend them

I would not recommend Yappy Days. I had a bad experience. The original groomer and a new girl…read morecame in. I booked my cute little Multipoo and ask them not to cut her too short and leave the legs longer. When I went to pick her up I was appalled at the was she looked. She absolutely scalped her. It has taken may month for her to get her hair back. I Will never go back.

My pets are not current patients of Golden Isles Animal Hospital, and after a deeply disappointing…read moreboarding experience, they never will be. After two years of saving, we finally planned a short vacation out of state. Since our vet does not offer boarding, I contacted Golden Isles Animal Hospital to arrange a 4 night stay for my diabetic cat. She had been stable for almost a year with oral medication and a closely monitored diet, especially her water intake, which is significant due to her condition. I made sure to explain this clearly: she needs her water bowl refilled frequently and medication administered once daily. That's it. She's super easy, just keep an eye on the water bowl. I even left these instructions in her medicine bag stating exactly this. Because of her condition, I was told she'd need to come in for a "trial day," before the boarding, to ensure everything would go smoothly. She did very well, and the assistants praised her for how sweet, bubbly and easy she is. After that trial, she came home, sat by her water bowl, and drank water nonstop for 15 minutes. In hindsight, this is more concerning than it felt at the time. I trusted that this animal hospital would, at the very least, keep a diabetic cat hydrated and comfortable. So surely this must be stress related.. right? I brought up her water intake again at the time of her boarding, and they assured me that someone would "always be with her." I now understand that "someone in the building" may not mean someone qualified, or attentive enough, to actually monitor her needs. On the morning we were scheduled to pick her up, we received a call at 7am asking us to come immediately. She had been found lying on her side in her litter box, lethargic, dehydrated, could not walk without falling, and vocalizing in distress. As soon as we arrived, I asked if the vet or a tech could assist. I was told by your staff that no tech or vet had been on duty over the weekend, and wouldn't be that day either. The person who handed her over said she'd been fine for the first couple of days, but by day 3 had become slightly lethargic, so they gave her corn syrup. We asked if her blood sugar was checked before that, to ensure it was low blood sugar causing the lethargy, but the answer was no. It was given to her blindly. If this lethargy was that concerning, to the point of giving her corn syrup without checking her blood sugar, then why wasn't I called and informed of it at the very least? I would have come home immediately to get her and take her to her vet. There were no clear records of what had happened over the weekend from your staff. Evidently, they had been rotated, and the person speaking to us admitted they weren't there for two of the four days, so they weren't entirely sure what happened. We were handed a brochure for an emergency clinic and told to take her there, as they had no one to help her. We then took her over to her vet, who did some quick tests and found her very dehydrated with high blood sugar, cold and stressed, and urged us to take her to the emergency clinic immediately, so we did. She was admitted and cared for, but her condition continued to worsen. She passed away the very next day. I am absolutely devastated. It is heartbreaking to think that a stay intended to be safe and routine ended this way. I will always question what happened during those days when we weren't with her, and if any of it could have been prevented, had they called me at the first red flag.. If only I could give 0 stars. Thanks for literally nothing.

Dr.Hornbuckle is a fantastic vet. We live on a boat and will travel from wherever we are to go to…read moreGOLDEN isles vet practice to care for our 13 year old basset hound. We love the staff also. They are so attentive and go out of their way to help.

This review is for the grooming department…read more After moving here from Cali, I searched around for a groomer in a veterinary hospital because I have a dog that has special needs. My dog has a spinal condition and had to have major back surgery after he became paralyzed. He is able to walk a little bit now, but his back is extremely fragile and at risk for future disc ruptures. Danielle has been so great in accommodating his special needs and does a wonderful job grooming both of my dogs. I am so thankful that we found her!

I wasn't going to leave this second review, but since they injected themselves into a dog bite…read morelawsuit and almost cost me my homeowner's insurance I felt obliged. THESE PEOPLE ARE INCOMPETENT AND INHUMANE. Incompetent.. The first time I took my dog to them for throwing up after eating. They gave me drugs for him. After talking to a trainer, she said all I had to do was elevate his bowl. I did this and he stopped throwing up.. I guess they wouldn't have gotten as much money out of me if they hadn't sold me the drugs.. Inhumane.. after the dog bite incident I took him to be euthanized.. the vet gave him a shot and we watched him writhe on the floor in pain for twenty minutes while the vet and his assistant left the room.. finally they came back and put him down.. I've had two other dogs euthanized at other vets on the island.. NONE OF THEM LEFT THE DOG IN AGONY FOR TWENTY MINUTES!.. On top of that they got involved in the dog bite lawsuit.. instead of just saying they treated my dog.. they had to go into a lengthy comment about how they thought the dog was aggressive.. and it cost me the lawsuit.. they had no business getting involved with that.. after reading some of these other reviews, I think this place shouldn't be in business..

We just recently brought home our adorable lab after working with Island Labradors. Ron Macy and…read morehis family clearly love what they do and care a lot for the well-being of their dogs and puppies. I appreciated all the information provided up front, and the fact that Ron was always happy to answer any questions. Our puppy is so sweet and is fitting in perfectly with our family.

We think the Dog groomer April is Amazing!! She always does a tremendous job with our Westie!read more

Betsy Grooms, located within the St Simons Island, GA Pet Exchange pet store is the best. After…read moreonly three visits for hair and nail trim, he gets sleepy while she is grooming him. She will use special shampoo for sensitive skin if asked. She is the best for little Leo.

I visited Island Dog a couple of times during my visit to SSI while on vacation. We fitted my…read morelabradoodle with a new harness, and found some fabulous dried sweet potato treats. The next day, I returned for a second harness in a different color. The owner was so friendly and helpful, and my dog got a few treats during our visit. I like that she carries high-end treats that are made in the USA. I highly recommend this store if you are looking for something special for your dog.

Located in the village the Island Dog is a cute little pet store catering to doggies. They have…read moreeverything a dog lover would ever need from collars to leaches to clothing to treats, etc. Most importantly they have Georgia Bulldogs merchandise for your pet; so they can cheer on the best team with you. We purchased a Georgia Bulldogs collar for our Boston here and are very satisfied with it. The staff working here are super friendly and helpful. Every time we visit the Island we stop into the Island Dog for our pet's pampered needs.