Petfinder.com is full of useful advice for would-be and current pet owners, and is a central place…read morefor shelters all over the country to connect adopters with pets in need of homes. It is actually run by Discovery Networks... I think this is a very new development, since their website has improved greatly in recent months! I found my little Mabes and Clovey at a rescue through this site.

I love petfinder and have used it (as well as Hope, ARF, SAHS, FAIR to name a few.) Did I mention I…read morehave a bird, two dogs and ten cats? I am lucky enough to have a home, yard and studio that I use for some of my work so that I can have a number of animals. I really am at my limit now, but I secretly would love to help all of the animals of the world - oops, no secret anymore. Petfinder is a great resource for finding an amazing pet. There are so many pets that need homes and so many homes that need pets!

We lost our beloved Pittie back in July and decided it was time for another fur baby, only this…read moretime we wanted to go with a Yorkshire Terrier. After tons and tons of research and countless hours of looking online, we found The Paw Palace. Paw Palace had the breed we were looking for and had a few pictures online, so we decided to make an appointment. The owners of Paw Palace were so easy to work with and were happy to answer all of our questions with no problem. As soon as we saw the Yorkie that we came to see, we immediately fell in love and took her home that day. Upon purchase, our fur baby already came with her first set of vaccinations, microchipped, AKC papers and about 2lbs of puppy food. The entire process was seamless and we couldn't be happier with our new baby. *Note: Make sure you make an appointment to see any of their animals! We made the mistake of just showing up, as we thought this business was set in a typical brick and mortar shop. They're actually do business out of their home.* Two toes and two thumbs waaaay up for The Paw Palace, and a HIGHLY RECOMMEND from me! Good luck on your new puppy search, my Yelpers!!!

Please do not support puppy mills. This "business" sells over 50 "breeds" - many of which are…read moredesigner mixes. "Hypoallergenic breeds" are just mixed breed poodle mixes. When breeding F1 puppies - the puppy gets one set of genes from each parent and the outcome can vary widely in a single litter in coat type, size and temperament. She is selling Merle Havapoos - neither Havanese or Poodle naturally carry the merle gene. They will try to say it's a recessive gene - it's not. Merle is introduced from another breed that naturally carries a Merle gene. When breeding for color, breeders will breed double Merle dogs which lead to health issues. Selling these mix breed dogs for $3,000 is crazy. This is how much I paid from an ethical purebred breeder who health tests all her dogs through OFA (which is the standard of health testing - and saying they are health tested by genetic testing or at the vet or through embark alone are sales tactics), offers free holter monitor testing for all her puppy buyers when puppies reach adulthood, embarks her puppies free of charge. Her dogs are proven through conformation titles and sport titles. I can meet the parents of my dogs (and have). I can look at our breed registry and track my dogs lineage. Most importantly my dogs didn't come from a mill. This business brags that she gets her puppies from "trusted USDA-licensed breeders" which simply means she's sourcing puppies from breeders who sell puppies site unseen, sell puppies to pet stores and who have a large quantity of breeding females. USDA standards are minimum care standards, not quality standards. They can have dozens or hundreds of dogs, breed frequently and keep dogs in kennel buildings and still pass USDA inspection. Many puppy mills are USDA licensed. Ethical breeders do not sell their puppies to pet stores. They want to vet their potential puppy buyers and make sure their dogs are going to homes that are a good fit. No ethical breeders breed doodles. It goes against the breed club for Poodles. No good breeder would allow their high quality poodle stock or the breed being mixed in, to make doodle mixes. This means that these parent dogs are being sourced from unethical breeders as well and it's poor breeding stock being used. Then, OFA health testing is not being done on these dogs. So people are mixing a lot of unknown genetics in for profit. They are not breeding with structure, health and temperament in mind. Ask about OFA health testing on both parents - they should be able to provide results on the OFA website from both parents. OFA has different tests for different breeds - please research what each breed should be tested for and request to see those results. Doodles should have tests for both breeds. Ask about registration - all dogs should be AKC registered if they are a purebred dog. Doodle registration is meaningless and anything other than UKC or AKC registration is a sales tactic. AKC registration alone does not equal quality. It just verifies pedigree eligibility. I would not consider a purebred dog that could not be registered through AKC, but just because they are AKC registered does not mean they are ethically produced. There are "designer registries" like: Continental Kennel Club (CKC -- not the Canadian one), American Canine Hybrid Club, Various doodle association. These registries do not enforce strict breeding standards, do not require meaningful health testing and mainly exist to create paperwork for marketing. Ask to meet the mother of the puppy you're interested in. Ask about tittles on the parents of the dogs that were bred. Ask about how many litters the mom has had.

Arizona Heartfelt Hounds is an incredible volunteer-based organization dedicated to rehoming…read moreretired racing greyhounds and other sighthound breeds such as galgos, lurchers, borzois, and others. When we were looking to adopt a greyhound and we're having no luck despite months of searching, Jean went above and beyond to ensure we got the perfect match--we even ended up adopting two litter mates! The pups we adopted are beyond perfect and we couldn't be happier to have two instead of one. AHH truly cares about matching dogs with the ideal owner to ensure the animal has the best possible quality of life. This is critical to ensure the dog is not subjected to a life with someone that is not fully committed or is unable to provide the care that is needed and deserved. We can't thank AHH enough for matching us with two beautiful pups that have become such an integral part of our family. Jean and the entire AHH family are amazing to work with and we are forever grateful for the perfect pups you brought into our lives.

I think that Nancy saved my dog, Penelope. In January, Penelope had a mystery illness that our vet…read moresaid was liver cancer and not to bring her back because there was nothing she could do. Not wanting to give up, I drove her to Phoenix where an internal medicine specialist figured out it was the rimadyl that Penelope was taking for arthritis that was causing her elevated liver enzymes and enlarged liver. He immediately took her off of this. Penelope is 10 and a mastiff mix. She's still active but very stiff and has difficulty moving some days. Since she couldn't take her pain medicine anymore, I asked Nancy if she could meet with her and give her a massage. She got Penelope moving around so much better. For days after her massages she was moving like her old self. Nancy showed me the pressure points on Penelope so that I could help her in between massage sessions, which has definitely helped her. Nancy is so polite and kind. Penelope warmed up to her immediately. She provides an invaluable service to animals. I'm forever grateful.

We can't recommend Nancy and Animal Ally of Arizona highly enough! We are so grateful we found…read moreher. We have a very arthritic nearly 16 year old Sheltie. His nearly immobile hind legs wouldn't support him in a standing position for very long, and he needed to be carried in and out of the house for his "duties". A dog trainer friend suggested Animal Ally. Nancy came to our home, brought her massage table, and worked on our little guy for an hour. He is a totally different dog. He walks in and out of the house, and actually "loped" after our other dog this morning. I am able to take him for SHORT daily walks now, which is a miracle! Nancy is professional, very loving and kind in her work. We think she is terrific, and the healing she does, is as mentioned, a miracle!!

We are so appreciative of the fact that when we have an issue with our two American Bullies we are…read morealways given immediate attention and the staff is so caring and knowledgeable in caring for our fur babies. Zoey was not eating or drinking for a few days so we were told we could bring her ASAP. An hour later we were told she needed emergency surgery due to a deadly infection. She had her surgery three days ago and she is up and happy again. Thank you to the amazing doctor and staff for taking care of Zoey and for saving her life! We appreciate you all! We feel safe knowing we found a dependable, caring and knowledgeable staff to care for our babies. Thanks again!

The Vets and the Staff here are always so helpful and caring. I have a very crazy pup who hates…read moreeveryone and thing, LOL and they do their best to make appointments and get us in a room as soon as we get there. They are a great small vet clinic.

I am truly impressed and overwhelmed with the astounding difference in my dog since becoming a…read moremember over a year ago. My dog used to be in a carry bag wherever we went. Daisy Mae would bark or growl at anyone who got close. I can take her anywhere and know that she can be a vital part of my recovery. The thing that sets Rainbow service dogs apart besides being a non-profit organization is their commitment to training and working with low income and homeless persons as well. If you want to learn about the right methods of training your dog physically and emotionally this is the right program for you.

I am 100% permanent and total disabled veteran. I was awarded an American warriors Grant, they…read morechose rainbow service as the training facility. The worst mistake ever this woman shows up at my house with a dirty smelly van and a plate of food she's eating and talking to me while driving. Her house was absolutely disgusting she had a bunch of dogs fenced up in the kitchen with my dog in the living room throwing treats on the floor and then her dogs were all barking and creating havoc for my dog. Now my dog is a pitbull however she was an amazing animal yes she recently passed . Do not use this woman if you want your dog trained properly she has absolutely no idea what she's doing disrespectful dirty unprofessional all around trashy service if you love your dog you keep them as far away from this evil woman as possible

We've been bringing our 3 cats to Sahuaro Vista for about 6 years now and find that all if the…read morestaff, vet techs, and doctors are very friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. The pricing is pretty reasonable for a vet clinic and they even offer Saturday hours, which is really nice for those with a standard work week. They also offer specialty food and supplies for pets too. They seem to genuinely care and want the beat for your pets. Whenever our cats have had more serious health issues, they always call to follow up and check-in. I live about 30 minutes from this clinic and have multiple places that are closer to me now, but will keep my cats here as long as we live in the Tucson area. Highly recommended.

A one star is even too much grace for this place…read more... I chose this clinic based on a family recommendation, but unfortunately my experience was extremely disappointing. During my first visit, there was very little effort to establish a relationship or discuss my concerns. The appointment immediately became focused on scheduling my dog's neuter. (I should've taken this as a sign) My dog's first surgery appointment was canceled after we had already arrived because of staffing issues. No one called ahead, despite us taking time off work and preparing my dog by fasting him overnight. We rescheduled a month later (With a different surgeon, not by preference) Again, my dog fasted overnight and was dropped off early in the morning. We received no updates throughout the day despite asking to be notified if anything changed. Around pickup time, I CALLED THEM and was told they never performed the surgery because they "couldn't get to him." However, they still performed bloodwork and an exam and charged me approximately $185 even though the procedure we had planned never happened. What frustrated me most was the lack of communication. Had someone called earlier in the day, I could have picked up my dog sooner instead of having him sit at the clinic fasting all day. Between two canceled surgery days, missed work, and poor communication, I lost confidence in the practice and sought care elsewhere. I hope the clinic improves its scheduling, communication, and respect for clients' (INCLUDING MY DOG) time.

Absolutely Life-Changing Training Experience with Karyn Garvin!…read more We cannot say enough wonderful things about Karyn Garvin and Garvin's Divine Dog Training. From the very first session, Karen's deep understanding of canine behavior and her calm, confident approach put both us and our dogs--Gracie and Stevie--completely at ease. Karyn worked with us on both obedience and behavior training, and the transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to her guidance, we can now take Gracie out in public with total confidence. She listens, stays calm, and responds beautifully to commands--something we honestly didn't know how to achieve before working with Karyn. What sets Karyn apart is her truly integrated approach. She doesn't just train dogs to obey commands--she taps into their natural desire to connect and please. With patience, insight, and positivity, she helped bring out the best in both Gracie and Stevie. It's clear that Karyn truly understands dogs, and her training methods are both compassionate and incredibly effective. We are so grateful to Karyn. If you're looking for a dog trainer who will treat your pet like family and help you build a lasting bond based on trust and respect, look no further than Garvin's Divine Dog Training. Karyn is simply the best!

We thought we knew dogs, having raised them for years. But when our daughter's job took her to a…read morebig city with a small apartment, we found ourselves struggling after adopting her dog. He's always been a great with us, but he was getting more and more aggressive with our neighbors and other dogs we would meet on walks or when people would come over. He's a rescue and DNA testing revealed pit, boxer and rottweiler in him. After a few close run-ins, we were at a loss on how to handle him and always anxious when we'd take him out. We decided we needed professional help. Met one trainer who came to our house, charged us $200 to basically give us a sales pitch and didn't even bother to meet our dog - we knew he hasn't the guy. Fortunately, we found Karen's number and had a good feeling when we talked over the phone. We had a follow-up in-person intro session and knew soon into that lesson she was the one for us so we signed up for a 10 session plan. And we are so glad we did. It's truly remarkable what she taught our dog and perhaps just as much, us. She always had well-thought out lesson plans that she would adapt to focus on our areas of concern. She took a holistic approach and spent a lot of time discussing tools & strategies with us that were perhaps just as helpful as the specific obedience training she did with the dog. She was always caring and humane, but also pragmatic and focused on results. By the end of the sessions, we were able to take him to the pet store where he was well-behaved around other dogs there. That was something I didn't think would ever be possible with him. Of course, he's still a big, intimidating dog. He's not a golden retriever, we still need to pay attention with him. But now we feel like we have what we need to avoid or de-escalate situations that before would have blown up on us. For "graduation", we did an outdoor hike with some big male dogs he just met. It was wonderful to see him able to enjoy the walk and be around other dogs without his hair constantly standing up or barking ferociously. Karen really knows what she's doing. We're so grateful she was able to help us get to a much better place with our dog.