I brought my Aussie, Cooper, here after he was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake. Of course it…read morewas 6PM on a Friday-- and they had antivenin on hand. He got excellent care, from the front desk to the prescribed lab work. Living in the backcountry this was my 4th experience with snakebite. I know what the costs are, and they were definite in line. Antivenin is VERY expensive (approaching $1,000 per dose), and has a short shelf life. Most vets don't have it in stock, and the Emergency vets are super expensive. Cooper spent the night. I got two calls from them updating me on his condition. He was stabilized and his labs came back good after the first antivenin injection. I picked him up the following afternoon. I am very grateful for the staff and the quick attention he received. My total cost was $3000. I know-- yikes. But like I mentioned, I've had 4 dogs snake bitten over the years. This was not unreasonable at all; I expected more based on those previous bite treatments.

We love, Country Pet Hospital. We highly recommend Dr. Brar. His staff is also wonderful. He…read morerecently did a miraculous job with our elder Chihuahua and has helped several other of our dogs, all different breeds. Thank you!

If you live in Alpine, you already know how special Natural Instincts is…read more Angela is truly one of a kind. Her love for animals is obvious in everything she does. I constantly see her going out of her way to help reunite lost pets with their families, posting across multiple community groups, scanning animals, and doing whatever she can to help. Today, while driving my daughter home from school, we spotted a tiny Chihuahua running in the middle of the road. We immediately picked it up tried to find its home. Unfortunately, we couldn't figure out who the owner was so we took it straight to Natural Instincts. Angela scanned the dog for a chip, and when none was found, she took photos of it, posted in local groups near where the dog was found, and before long, we were able to locate the owner. What really touched me was that she didn't just scan and send us on our way. She gave us a harness and leash so the little pup would be safe and secure while we searched for its family. This is who she is. This is how she runs her business. Natural Instincts isn't just a pet store. It's a place run by someone with a genuine heart for animals and the community. The shop is absolutely adorable, they offer grooming, and when we were there, we even saw two beautiful black kittens available for adoption. We need more businesses and more humans like this in our communities. If you can, please support Natural Instincts!

I will not be bringing my dogs here for grooming again. If the groomer is unwilling to work with…read morelonger-haired dogs, that should be communicated upfront so customers can make other arrangements. When I called to schedule an appointment for my mini Sheepadoodle, I was questioned about why it had been five months since her last visit. She is still a puppy, I prefer to keep her coat longer, and I regularly bathe and groom her myself. I also clearly stated that she was not matted. However, upon arrival, the groomer immediately began checking her over as if expecting to find matting. She did not I then explained that I wanted her to maintain a sheepdog look while having her coat shortened slightly for the warmer weather. When I picked up my dog, she had been completely shaved down and nothing like what I had asked for. Even more upsetting, she appeared frightened and anxious. I have never seen her react this way after a grooming appointment. She stayed glued to my side the entire evening, which is very unlike her. The groomer chose the quickest option without regard for my instructions or my dog's comfort. I expected professionalism and care, and unfortunately received neither.

Dr. Hackett is a quack! Do not go here. The man is old as dirt as well as being just a mean,…read moreabusive individual. I worked for him many years ago and he refused to pay me overtime yet insisted that I stay overtime on a daily basis. I saw him do many illegal and unethical things. I am surprised he is still in business!

I took my animals to Doc Hackett for many years but as he aged I noticed he was not the same…read more Then he had a stroke. After that, I found out that he had abused his employees for years, no vacation, no sick days (in violation of state law), making hourly employees exempt from overtime, calling them "salaried". Then he fired his office manager for false reasons when it was his wife that was actually jealous of her. They spread false accusations about her. This person is one of the most conscientious people I have ever known and was fired without cause after more than 25 years. I will never take an animal there again.

I had both of my senior boys at Olivewood acres and l the facility, horsemanship, and the care was…read morewonderful. Tobey is an amazing facility owner; always looking for ways to improve the facility and make the property better for the horses. And Nyna, who takes care of many of the senior horses, loves them as if they were her own. She went to check on one of my boys later in the evening, and thanks to her observation and gut instinct, she noticed my 30 year old was not doing well. She called me and the vet, and thanks to her diligence, he was able to get the best possible care and endured the least amount of suffering. She even stayed by my side the whole time, along with Tobey coming out to check on us. I can't thank Olivewood enough for all they have done for my retired boys.

From the moment I stepped on the property grounds, I knew Olivewood is where I needed to board my…read morehorse. It is going on 9 months and I'm so happy with my decision. It is clear the entire team cares for the horses' well being. I travel often for my job and I don't have any concerns or hesitations that my horse isn't being taken care of while I'm gone. Tobey is very communicative and accommodating. A few months ago a larger stall opened up and it was an easy transition to the new stall. Since I've been boarding here, a few renovations and updates to the property have taken place, leaving the ranch one step closer to Tobey's vision for the space. I have spent the most time with Nyna between lessons, trail time and just running into her while at the barn. She is the life force of the ranch and keeps feedings, stall cleanings, lessons, farrier and vet appointments organized. She has spent a lot of time with my horse during lessons and turn out time. I can't see me or my horse boarding anywhere else. Thank you Olivewood Acres!

Love this place! My dogs have the best time ever and Thomas and family take great care of them…read more They hike with the dogs every morning and evening on their 5 acre property.

Very communicative with families and even sends texts. Even when you have a discrepancy, it is…read morehandled with professionalism We were very pleased with the service and will continue to bring our dog. Bailey was clearly well taken care of. Overall we were very happy with the service this ranch provides and our dog seemed to be happy when home... and tired. Hard to do for a lab. Great business. Great communication. Great service. Great price.

Benjamin and Eugenio were amazing and took pictures and video during there shifts to put my nerves…read moreat ease. Was a great experience

Mexivet is a great alternative to vets here in San Diego. This is my second experience and saved me…read morea ton of money. They are very punctual and keep you updated the entire time with live videos pics and text messages. Special shout out to my drivers Benjamin and Eugenio for making the process so much less stressful with video updates and making sure my little pup was comfortable the entire way. Will 100% be using mexivet again in the future

We couldn't be more thankful for the amazing experience we had with Dr. Dawn Ziegler, and are…read moreprofoundly grateful for the compassion and dignity this veterinarian showed our family during one of the hardest moments we've ever faced. Saying goodbye to our elderly dog was heartbreaking, but having the ability to do so peacefully at home, surrounded by love, made all the difference. From the moment she arrived, she was gentle, patient, and deeply respectful--not just toward our dog, but toward our emotions as well. She explained every step with care, gave us time, and never made us feel rushed. Our dog passed calmly and comfortably, and we felt supported throughout the entire process. Dr. Ziegler provided not just medical care, but true empathy and grace during a moment of profound loss. We will always be thankful for the kindness they showed our beloved companion and our family. I cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone facing this incredibly difficult decision.

Dr. Dawn was extremely kind, warm, thoughtful and accomodating. Her love for animals is evident and…read moreher care for us humans was palpable. My dog was put down at our home, in the sun, in his bed - he just gently went to sleep . It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made and I am so thankful for her support. Highly, highly recommend her to support your dog dying with dignity

In October 2025 as a favor for a friend, I agreed to take care of Jeffrey for two months while…read moreJeffrey's sibling recovered from knee surgery. Jeffrey is a male lab mix and was 10 months old when he came to stay with me. When Jeffrey came to stay with me, I already had Koda, a male chow-huskie mix, four years old. About two months into his stay, Jeffrey became my forever dog. Also, at about that same time, Jeffrey and Koda began to get into some bad fights that needed human intervention to stop. My friend had taken her dog to Devotion to Dogs with great results, so I took Jeffrey for training. Jeffrey completed his training about one month ago and no fights with Koda have occurred after the training. Josh was great with Jeffrey and did Jeffrey's home visit. I am grateful and thankful to Josh and the whole team at Devotion to Dogs!!

What a great place to take your dog for training as a puppy to one on one professional trainers who…read morehave years of experience and make your idol their top priority.

I have owned Vizslas from Vistercil Vizslas in Alpine, California since 2008 and cannot say enough…read moreabout their professionalism, honesty, and willingness to provide support and wisdom when I have had questions over the years. My Vizsla girls have been smart, beautiful, and kind--and enthusiastic ambassadors of the breed--especially if you have treats! The decision to bring a Vizsla into your life as a member of your family is not one to be taken lightly, as they are a breed with unique needs. The time the Vistercil's take to get to know you and your lifestyle is an integral part of the process. You will want to feel comfortable with the breeder of your puppy as it should be a relationship you have for the life of your dog. I very much recommend the VIstercils not only as a breeder, but also as a resource for Vizsla questions in general.

We can't say enough positive things about the breeder Peggy and the process of working with her!…read moreNash (now 4 yrs.) is both beautiful and brilliant and has been the perfect addition to our family. Peggy has always been available for questions. She has spent years perfecting her Vizslas and it shows in their physical beauty, temperament, intelligence and overall excellent health. They are raised in a clean and beautiful country home environment and are exposed to all the right things prior to coming home. I came across a surprisingly negative review while researching the possibility of getting another pup and couldn't help but share our positive experience in support of sharing our opinion of an excellent and professional experience working with Peggy and Vistercil's Vizslas!