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    The Animal House

    5.0 (8 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Fantastic! Our girl, Lexi has been going here for years. The owner is so sweet, professional, and very knowledgable.

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    Dirty Dog Pet Grooming - Carter, Mom and Sister

    Dirty Dog Pet Grooming

    (12 reviews)

    Absolutely under no circumstances bring your dog to this guy…read more Look at the photos of my shy, RESCUE, Border Collie and give me one sane explanation as to why he treated her like this - that doesn't make your mind go to the sickest of places. This type of "grooming" doesn't happen by accident. I took my Border Collie to be groomed based on all of the positive reviews. DONT BE DUPED like we were. David VERY closely shaved her butt, tail, anal and other intimate areas. Only half way up her body. That is all he did. You are NEVER supposed to shave a border collie. We had discussed that on the phone and stipulated and agreed upon a grooming plan in person when we arrived. Instead of grooming her appropriately ... he had his own plan. He just obsessed over her genital areas and tried to return her with 1/2 a coat and charge us $80. Mats remained in her ears and under her elbows. She wasn't even brushed. He didn't even WASH her. Now we are all questioning why it is called "Dirty Dog Grooming." Even our vets office couldn't help but wince at the coincidence after they had to examine her. Her tail was between her legs. Worse, she reeked of fish and fecal matter suggesting she was in such terror that she released her anal glands. (Vet confirmed). HE IS DISTURBING, ABUSIVE and AGGRESSIVE to both dogs and people. (We later found out he was directly responsible for the death of a dog a few years ago, but due to loose grooming regulations in Rhode Island - continues to groom). Our vet said this was one of the POOREST grooming situations she had ever seen. They described it as odd, bizarre, poorly done, and concerning. Their office also told me my dogs beautiful coat may never grow back the same as it was. They provided documentation for me to share with any necessary channels to help warn others of this man. Beware! The grooming happens in his personal basement with just him and the animal (not a salon as advertised), which made me kind of uneasy. He clipped her nails right in front of us so he seemed to know what he was doing. Hmm or was he not skilled enough to do this without us there? Now I'm Kicking myself for not considering that. I've been keeping a consistent home grooming routine with Story so she wasn't a huge grooming mess- truthfully she has been in the past after many beach trips and even then...she was still groomed appropriately. David seemed very odd, but my boyfriend and I both kind of chalked it up to him being an animal person who maybe didn't jive with people. As animal lovers, we've met many people who love the dog park, but hate a dinner party. We were so wrong. There is something deeply disturbing about his operation. Not only did David deny shaving her, but there are clear buzz cut trails that are easy to see bc they are so uneven and in some places clipped down to her pink skin. He didn't wash her. He didn't get her mats out in any other area. It looks awful and it's so so creepy. What is the point of paying such attention to an animals genitals?? She was not in need of shearing or a Brazilian wax and trim - this may sound humorous,but I assure you that the delicately trimmed hairs around my dogs private area would make you sick. Other professional groomers confirmed his blades were dull and not sanitary to leave such offending marks on her body and by the look of her coat. Honestly, Why would you shave half of a long haired border collies back and 1/5 of her tail? When we confronted David about this he immediately began screaming and yelling incredibly derogatory terms at us. Terms that are hateful and not even appropriate to type. He threatened if this was "20 years ago" he would handle this physically and had a crazy look in his eyes while lumbering around his yard (without a mask during covid19) and screaming "She looks fine, and you're just drunk!" We had just been at the hospital visiting our infant daughter who is finally getting to come home from the NICU--the entire reason we wanted to groom our dog. If you just made a mistake wouldn't you handle this in another manner? Why flip out unless you have something to hide? I called the police to ask how we should handle it bc this is animal abuse. There is no way this guy is licensed. Collectively, we are working with the Warren Police Department and Animal Control to get to the bottom of this sordid situation. Unfortunately, this is not just "a bad dog hair cut' - ONLY her intimate areas are shaved and she wasn't groomed elsewhere. This is so disturbing.

    We've got an elderly, 17 yr old dog, that no longer likes baths and grooming. We're grateful to…read morehave found Dave who only works with 1 dog at a time, giving them personal, gentle, care. My dog is now very relaxed and tolerant of grooming. So much better than busy, noisy, grooming centers. Highly recommend Dirty Dog!

    Warren Animal Hospital - Sweet "Goldie" Grams, "Nami" Swan & Driving Miss "Lacey"

    Warren Animal Hospital

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    Amazing service and care! I have been coming to them for years! All my fur babies had the best…read moreexperiences.

    We have been patrons of Warren Animal Hospital x 7 years and just wanted to commend the outstanding…read morecare and competent providers we experienced during October 1-3, 2025 with our 11.5 year old Vizsla, Jozi. Our Jozi was still in DKA crisis after recently being discharged from another emergency vet hospital in the area on September 27, 2025. Dr. Jody Mello-Brooks immediately diagnosed that Jozi was still in DKA crisis with positive blood ketones and was severely dehydrated too. She admitted her to Warren Animal Hospital for fluid resuscitation, blood sugar management, insulin treatments, antibiotics for her pancreatitis (diagnosed on 9/25/25) and electrolytes with close observation. Dr. Jody Mello-Brooks worked on Jozi x 22 hours over the next 2.5 days to bring our girl "back-to-life" again. I am thoroughly convinced that Dr. Jody and her staff (Erin Hartington, CVT, Olivia and Candice) saved our sweet Jozi's life. No doubt about it. They walked us hand-in-hand each day with the plan of care, treatments provided and future management of our dog who was newly diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis. We were thoroughly impressed with their dedication, commitment, compassion and competence to provide the best care for Jozi as well as address all of our cares, concerns and questions. Thank you Dr. Jody, Erin, Olivia and Candice for taking such good care of our sweet Jozi girl! We highly recommend Warren Animal Hospital for ALL of your pet's needs!

    Faithful Friends Pet Crematory - An angel has left this earth.

    Faithful Friends Pet Crematory

    (12 reviews)

    Unfortunately it seems that pets seem to pass on a weekend or holiday. My daughter's kitten passed…read moreon a weekend, and answering service said someone would call me back. It was over a year ago, and I still haven't gotten that call. My miss kitty passed sometime through the night into Saturday morning. I called again after o saw on their website to call for weekend hours, and a review said they opened up on a weekend for their kitty. I got the return call, and was told they don't open on weekends. I told Kimberly I saw on website that they have weekend hours plus a review said they opened for them on a weekend. She was surprised! Asked who it was, I said someone in Touissett and she said, "oooh Touissett", like they are better than anyone else. I will not be doing business with them ever again. Less than one star!

    My loving extra senior aged cat passed over the weekend when if course, many vets are closed…read more Faithful Friends is right here in my town owned by a family that's 3rd generation people funeral services. Our family has used them for several family members & we have already prepaid our arranges for someday. Anyway, I called on a Sunday afternoon & left message with answering service, & told Kim would return my call shortly. Within 20 minutes, Kim was on the phone with me making an appointment to meet with us to receive Aaron's remains.. I let Kim know the service we chose. I believe Jenn met my husband the next morning to take custody of Aaron. They let us know his ashes would be spread on a farm with a lake not far away. It hurts to let him go, but this time comes in all lives. Definitely recommend Faithful Friends to everyone who wants to respectfully cremate their close friend. His paws have marked my heart forever.

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