I have so many positive things to share, I don't even know where to begin…read more My best cat friend of 10 years, Lennon, began exhibiting symptoms of an illness just before Halloween. As the days went on he became more and more sick. His belly became enlarged, he was barely able to walk and it was obvious our time together was coming to an end. On Thanksgiving night, around midnight, I came home to find Lennon in very, very bad shape. He was clearly near death and needed immediate care. Lennon was never a patient of Pine Bluff Animal Hospital, but I needed to find the closest hospital to get him help as quickly as possible. Shortly after midnight, Dr. Schmidt agreed to meet my boyfriend and I at the hospital within 20 minutes. Dr. Schmidt immediately assessed Lennon and recommended euthanasia. Dr. Schmidt was so gentle with Lennon and handled him with such tenderness and clearly explained the options available to Lennon and what the next steps would be in a way that was both factual and empathetic. My boyfriend and I had a beautiful, private moment alone to say goodbye to Lennon and the doctor was so respectful of our time with Lennon. This next part I remember so vividly: when I walked back in the room after Lennon had passed away, Dr. Schmidt gently pulled Lennon's blanket up to cover him just like he was sleeping. It may not seem like much, but to me it showed Dr. Schmidt's character. He is compassionate, kind and caring, all of which extends past his obligation as a veterinarian. I chose to cremate Lennon and also asked for a clay paw impression. When I picked Lennon up to take him home for the last time, I looked down to find that Lennon's remains had been placed in a beautiful wood box with a brass nameplate and the clay paw was outfitted with his name and a heart. I was so touched that I cried in the parking lot for over 5 minutes. I've been meaning to write a note of thanks for a few weeks, but haven't found the right words. This review doesn't do my thoughts justice. To think that the veterinarian of a busy animal shelter accepted Lennon (a never before seen patient) on an emergency visit basis at midnight on Thanksgiving is absolutely incredible. I am humbled and forever grateful. One last note: shortly after Lennon passed away, I received a sympathy card in the mail, hand-signed by the staff with notes of sympathy, including Dr. Schmidt who wrote a note that was very touching. I was so emotional over the staff taking their time to remember me in my time of deep, deep grief. I can not recommend PBAH enough. These are folks who care deeply about animals, care about people and care about their hospital.

The Pine Bluff staff and Dr Schmidt were so kind and took great care of my Sheltie. Twisty…read more(Sheltie) gives Pine Bluff a 4-paws up review! Thanks Pine Bluff

Had my cat to 4 vets previously for same affliction. Finally got some answers and treatment that…read moreworked!

In a time of extreme desperation Dr Blair and staff were there for us. We had a dog in respiratory…read moredistress and needed to be seen asap we had never been to Animal Care before, but our previous vet retired, and we needed somewhere to go..even though we were not previous clients they still got us in the same day we called. Dr Blair and the CVTs were beyond amazing. I will definitely be taking my other dogs here!! I would recommend this hospital to anyone!

My services with Essington Road Animal Hospital were great. Dr. Adam Youseff and his staff were…read morephenomenal. It brought tears to my eyes the minute I made that call and the aftermath that they helped my cat Sandman when he was in pain. I really appreciate all of them for their kindness. Thank you so very much !! God bless you all!!

I took my cat for a shaving because he was matted. I pick him up and while paying I get questioned…read moreand harassed by staff as to why he was matted and when was the last time he had a shaving. That person was way out of line talking to me like that. I don't need to hear crap from staff and this was the second time they were out of line. I found a different groomer for my cat.

i took my old sick dog to the vet and saw Nikki. Her staff took my dog outside to get a urine…read moresample and while outside said they got a blood sample as well. Really!!! Nikki called me and said dog had signs of anemia and the rest she wasn't sure cause the fecal and urine had been sent out and not back yet and she would like to get a xray and ultrasound. Days later I called office and receptionist said did not have urine test and did i bring one in?? What!!!! Are you kidding me??? why is the receptionist handling this??Said Nikki was at lunch. I have sent an email requesting all lab results in writing and a diagnosis in writing from Nikki. We will see where this goes from here.... Stay tuned!!

Do NOT call this vet for after hours emergency service!!! He does not care. I am still grieving the…read moreloss of my 6 month old kitten who was having horrible seizures and heart attacks. Only had enough gas to get to Morris. Vet told me to go to Plainfield. What don't you understand about dire emergency? I held my baby until his heart gave out hours later. It was the most horrible thing I have ever gone thru and no one cared. I will never recommend this vet to anyone!!!!

I take my 1 year old lab to get her nails filed down. They do a great job and never have needed an…read moreappointment!

I have been going to the clip since we moved to town, 14 years now. The owner Carolyn is an amazing…read morewoman who just loves animals. My girls only go to Carolyn they love her. I tell them going to see aunt Caroline and they run to door. She does a great job and I know she is good to my girls cause they always give her kiss goodbye. My Trixie is a bit skittish and Carolyn has a spot under her register she likes to go and sit and she lets her. Every animal that comes in there she treats as if they were her own as does the people who work for her.

We were desperate and looking for the best trainer in Illinois. We were willing to pay anything…read morefor a trainer to train a German Shepherd dog that was slated for euthanasia by the rescue group. He looked just like my beloved dog that I loved and lost at 16 years of age. We found Max at K-9 Tailshakers and thru research felt we found the best of the best. We had the foster family drop him off. He bit me twice previously, so I knew this was no easy task and the transition would leave me wounded from dog bites. Max worked with him only a week. He was then a totally different dog. The foster family and all of the GS group were amazed and in awe of the work done. Our boy turned into a loving, sweet and behaved gorgeous but still lethal family dog. Max has our total respect and gratitude for taking our doomed baby and making him an incredible companion The education has not ended. We will consider this a process and take him back periodically for training and board. Max is like part of the family now and we feel so indebted for what he accomplished. We recommend him for all creatures big and small. He really trains the human and the dog. You can tell that he truly loves his work and creates a bond with the dog almost instantly. For real ....he is the best. Baby Bear, Javier, Leslie, Scoutie and Pixie

I can't say enough good things about K9 Tailshakers in Frankfort!!! They are absolutely…read moreincredible. Every time you walk in the door, you are greeted with a huge smile. Our dog has been boarded there several times and this last time they went above and beyond my expectations. They treated our dog like she was one of their own, went out of their way to make her feel comfortable and not miss home so much. The ENTIRE staff are so great and all deserve a top notch recommendation. The owner Jan, went above and beyond to make our girls stay a happy one. I would HIGHLY recommend this place for daycare/boarding/training, they are the best you will find. Great job K9 Tailshakers, you outdid yourselves. Thank you from the bottom of our heart and Emmie's too!!!! We are so grateful.

My baby came from DeeDees. She's 2.5 years old and has been healthy and such a good dog. I couldn't…read morebe happier with my experience.

Now called 3 Rivers...Google showed Sunday hours as 10-2. Pulled up, "OPEN" sign in window and car…read morein lot. Door open, walked in and gal said "sorry, we're closed". REALLY!!! Could you maybe do something as simple as flip a sign????

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .

Sean has cared for our 3 dogs and silly cat several times, one on short notice! He sent photos,…read moreasked questions when needed and reassured this nervous pet parent during our trips. Couldn't ask for a better caretaker.

Sean cared for our 4 knucklehead dogs over night and on a holiday. He sent pictures of the puppies…read moreeach time he was there to check in. We didn't have to worry about being so far away while our pups were home alone. He made us feel like our house was safe too, cleaning up a few messes our adorable dogs made. He was reasonably priced and had a professional contract with all our vet information. We will definitely use him again.

After reading the reviews online for P.A.W.S., we were very hesitant and waiting to experience some…read moreof the same negative feedback. Especially around customer service, the amount of time it takes to adopt a pet and if the pet was still adoptable once we got through the process. Well, we DIDN'T have ANY of the bad experiences others reported. The customer service upon entry from START to FINISH was OUTSTANDING. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the front desk with excellent customer service. The 'cat' coordinator who took us to the cat section was VERY knowledgeable about the cats and spent an incredible amount of time with us. We didn't feel rushed at all. P.A.W.S followed through with everything they said they would do. The whole process from seeing our little Whisper to picking her up and taking her to her new home was six days (and that's because two of the days we weren't available). The process went very smoothly. They answered our questions in person and returned our phone calls and emails timely. They are very concerned about their pets and the homes their animals are placed in. We feel really honored to house one of the pets from their facility. Thank you P.A.W.S for everything you do for animals!

I'd give it 0 stars if I could. They judge you as soon as you go in. They discriminate on the…read morebasis of how old you look. They wouldn't answer any of my questions about some cats that were up for adoption, but ignored me because they already knew they wouldn't let me adopt. I went to a Humane Society Shelter and didn't judge me because I have grey hair. PAWS has a bad reputation for the way they treat people. I would never tell somebody to go to PAWS because there are many friendly shelters that really care!