I just went back and got my second Yorkie and she's beautiful! The only place in NOVA that has…read morehealthy puppies and a clean environment.

this pet store in Centreville sells sick puppies. Our dog is 1 years old, and we still have issues…read more we went to their recommended vet after purchasing, and we ended up having to put the puppy on several medications. we had to do a follow up, and he still had issues. we decided to go to our regular vet, and again, more medications was needed. by this time, we invested quite a bit trying to resolve the issues. eventually we resolved this issue. they claim these puppies come from reputable breeders. these dogs and their parents are not properly tested. we just had his 1 year checkup, and now we are told he is missing several teeth. that is genetic, and should have been disclosed by the "breeder". for the prices they charge, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to a certified breeder. going into puppy stores is difficult. it's hard not to fall in love with a pup, and purchase it. I have learned an expensive lesson. I believe these pups are from backyard breeders, who just want to make a quick buck.

First, I went back to Dr Smith because of his very ethical advice to see another doctor the first…read moretime I went (with a different dog), even though he was cutting himself out of a 3000 surgery. So, thinking that this kind of ethics is something to support, I went there this time with a young dog with a really inflamed eye. We only had to wait a day to get an appointment (since it was clearly a problem), were greeted immediately upon arrival. didn't have to wait long. and Dr Smith listened carefully to my description and saw the problem right away. My dog, Twin, had a seed and a blade of grass in the side of his eye. Dr. Smith removed it carefully, and also noticed that Twin had a freckle in his other eye. He explained what that meant, suggested we get it checked in about two years, gave me some antibiotic cream and sent us on our way. It was, in total, a really positive experience. and the bill was way lower than I would have expected from a specialist veterinary office. my local veterinarian said that it was going to be hard when Dr. Smith retires. So it's clear that I'm not the only one saying this is a great practice!

My kitten had a ruptured eye ulcer while her original eye doctor was out on vacation. I was…read morereferred to Dr. Smith's office, and they were incredibly accommodating--fitting me in the same day I stopped in. Unfortunately, surgery was necessary, but they were able to schedule it within 36 hours of the diagnosis. Considering how busy their office is, that felt like a huge relief and a win for us. This was an extremely stressful and emotional situation, but the staff was supportive, compassionate, and professional throughout. I'm so grateful to everyone who helped care for my baby during this difficult time. Highly recommend Dr. Smith's office!

This small volunteer group rescues cats from high-kill shelters in the area, some as far as PA or…read moreWV. They foster them and provide needed medical care (One of the foster parents we spoke with was also a veterinarian, fostering and treating a beautiful black manx who'd contracted conjunctivitis). Then they try to find these animals permanent homes through Petfinder and adoption events at Petco. We visited one of Shingilana's foster homes in our search for Bartleby's successor. The lady was super nice; you could tell that her fosters were much-loved, well-groomed, and nicely socialized. A couple of them had been declawed by their previous owners, but they were still very sweet and trusting. They were also adorable: a gorgeous Himalayan, a sweet big-eyed Chartreux, a wonderfully friendly Norwegian Forest Cat, and of course that cute black Manx. I couldn't believe that these apparently purebred, perfectly adorable cats had been in high-kill shelters! So sad. In the end we decided to adopt from the Washington Humane Society, but we were impressed by the generosity and kindness shown by Shingilana's volunteers.

These people have been absolutely horrible to work with from the moment I first reached out to…read morethem. I have been a good cat owner for 40 years. I love cats. They have refused to let me adopt because I do not own another cat right now, so it won't have "company" even though we work at home and would take care of our cats no matter what! We were also turned down because we have a cat proofed deck outside and they do not believe that cats should ever go outdoors. They were rude, insensitive, and insulting. I have since visited many shelters who are more than willing to help us adopt a kitten. I think that they enjoy judging people more than they enjoy finding homes for abandoned kittens. I will never ever have anything to do with them again.

This breeder is absolutely incredible. I call about a puppy, and at a meet and greet. I met the mom…read moreand da of her litters. The breeder provided the vet & shot records. She provide me a free vet exam. I ended up wanting the 8 month old boy who was so friendly. I didn't know much about Maltese but they are absolutely lovable. Maltese like all dogs raised and trained well are so affectionate. I received a package of everything I needed to start of with. Most importantly, after my military discount, the free package of necessities, and the same day appointment, I had the breeder come out to show me how to keep my little boy as bright white and clean as when I received him. Each of the dogs I saw were bright white, well groomed, I reviewed the AKC, CKC purebred pedigree registrations, all vaccination and vet records were in order, I even asked about the cray to prove each Maltese had four to five puppies a litter. OMG, my breeder had everything available. Most of all, she when to college for and works in the veterina field. I was impressed. Also, I confirmed the champion sired dog and the champion bloodline. I WENT TO SIX BREEDERS AND DIDN'T GET ANY OF THESE SERVICES. I recommend PawshMaltese.com. She has started the few other breeders who follow her business set up. Eoe, ve try few people have the facilities, service, and knowledge. Bob & Jenna (H. (Herndon VA)

From the owner: Pawsh Maltese Breeder breeds ONLY Maltese. Our Maltese are our family pets and they are home…read moreraised. Pawsh Maltese are purebred pedigree dogs

I went for Clear the Shelters and they had no adoption fee for the weekend. My partner and I were…read morelooking for a spayed cat between 2-8 years old and we found one. I rounded my rating up to a 5 because I understand it was a busy weekend and they needed to get many people through as the shelter was over capacity. We only got 15 minutes to look over the 40 different cats and choose 2 to "meet"(open the cage and pet them), which was difficult. BUT now we are the happy owners of a cute chunky kitty named Jade. They read over her information and gave us the microchip info to switch ownership from her last owner.

Dear Dr. Cahill and team, Thank you so much for your…read moreexceptional care you gave my recently adopted kitten. Your compassion, skill, and dedication have brought her back to good health, and I am deeply grateful. Because of you, my kitten (Smart) has the chance to grow strong and happy in her new home.

PetConnect in Virginia - 16 months ago starting with discovering the dog had been promised…read moresimultaneously to two families - who, by coincidence knew one another! "This has never happened before" claimed Katherine. Unprofessional and unethical. Dog is a beautiful mix but the papers given to me by Katherine at adoption indicated a lab/miniature poodle and there is NO poodle in this dog! Breeder on papers indicate Amish. Again issue of morality with inaccurate papers. He had been re-homed/fostered several times by five months and that should have alerted me. Good natured and sweet but does not know when to stop whatever he is involved in, especially play with other dogs or children, is rough and extremely strong at 60 lb. According to a top/well known trainer in Potomac, "it is in the wiring" and he is not invited back to her facility. Fortunately, another excellent trainer is a family friend and does take him with the understanding that he stays with the humans rather than the other dogs, whom he tortures. Now I adore him, sharing my bed, and giving him Prozac twice a day plus CBD oil on particularly bad days. No dog parks for him though.

Pet Connect Rescue found us the two best dogs...now our family. We adopted Blake who was found…read moreabandoned in Virginia. Our other dog, Harper, was an abused rescue from Arkansas. After we lost our 15 1/2 year old Labrador and our 13 year old Redbone Coonhound, we were devastated. Pet Connect found us the perfect dogs!!! Forever grateful to the amazing fosters who took care of our babies until they came into our lives. The adoption process was thorough and smooth. I highly recommend Pet Connect and urge everyone to visit their website, there are SO many loving animals waiting for their forever home!!

I recently brought my dog in for a wellness visit as well as a biopsy for a cyst. The appointment…read morewent so smoothly; the front desk staff were really friendly and took me back right away, the tech (I wish I remembered his name!) and Dr. Weyhing were amazing with my dog and made her feel at ease. That would already give them 5 stars but in addition to all of this Dr. Weyhing called directly to let me know the results of the cyst which I thought was so kind he would take that extra time in his scheduale to do so. Highly recommend this facility and doctor :)

I'd advise going elsewhere. My sweet girl went in for a teeth cleaning and...never woke up. They…read morewere dodgy about why she died, saying she must have a heart murmur that was hard to detect. She was only seven and no prior vet mentioned a heart murmur but we were too shocked and broken to push further. We were put in a room at the front of the vet directly next to the waiting room with a window wide open to the front sidewalk. Perhaps it's just me but people saying goodby to their pets deserve some privacy. I don't want to worry that the people in the waiting room hear me and my partner fall apart as we grieve the loss of a family member. While I've only experienced one side, I'd say it's safe to say it's likely an awful experience for both parties. They may be smiley and cheerful on the surface but they are impersonal and money motivated when push comes to shove.

Had an excellent experience exploring purchases of his birds. His honesty, professionalism, and…read moreredirection led me to purchase an excellent breader!

From the owner: At Villa’s Family Loft, we specialize in Racing, Breeding and Sales of Homing Pigeons. A member of…read morethe AU and the CAP City Racing Pigeon Club, located in College Park, Maryland.

After being loyal customers for almost 4 years, we are officially done with Groomingville…read moreRockville. Our last three visits have been frustrating, but this final experience was the breaking point. I brought my Border Collie in with very specific, detailed instructions for a "pet trim" to improve her comfort and hygiene: Detailed scissoring and blending on the legs to avoid blunt, choppy cuts. Thinning shears to reduce density on her tail while maintaining the "flag" look. A "tunnel belly" and sanitary trim for cooling. Instead of the skilled scissor work I requested, they took the absolute "easy way out." They finished her entire grooming in 30 minutes (it usually takes an hour), and when I picked her up, she had been shaved to a 1/8th inch "puppy cut" all over. For a double-coated breed, this is devastating to their ability to regulate temperature. When I called to address this, they claimed I asked for an "all-over trim." In what world does a request for a blended, functional trim result in a total shave-down? To make matters worse, the staff member hung up on me, saying they were "really busy" and offered zero accommodation or apology for ignoring my instructions. It is incredibly disappointing to see a business treat a long-time customer with such blatant disregard. They clearly prioritize speed and high turnover over actual grooming technique and customer service. We will not be returning.

I've been bringing my dog to Groomingville for about four years now after being referred by a…read morefriend. What keeps me coming back is the friendly customer service, careful handling and how thorough they are! My dog really loves the owners and the groomers. I book my dog's appointments online - they send out reminders and text notifications when grooming is almost complete. My dog always comes home adorable, soft, smelling good and they always send her off with a cute bandana. They take really great care of my dog!

We just adopted a dog through AHOTO. Everyone on the organization that we interacted with was kind,…read moreprofessional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them!

I adopted my cat through AHOTO. They asked me to foster and it was obviously a fail. The…read morecommunications and support were great. Natalie is very attentive to all their cats and kittens and super helpful with adoption. She knows which cat to pair which human with, and is always spot on. I would 100% always adopt from them.