The Bed n Barkfest

Since we are out-of-towners, a local friend recommended Beachtown Dogs to me for boarding and I'm…read morevery pleased to share this review. Scheduling with Brandon couldn't have been easier and his rates are very fair. He's quite knowledgeable about dogs and his passion for working with them is evident. My dog had a great time and Brandon provided us with updates when we asked. We were so glad to find a safe, nearby place to board our furbaby where he was so well cared for.

Dog Dayz Inn

3.8

(21 reviews)

We've been bringing our dogs here since May. One of our dogs is a rescue and doesn't do well in a…read morekennel environment with cages- this place is cage free and our pups are always happy to be dropped off for the day and sometimes for longer stays. The staff is friendly and helpful- We really like this place!!! So happy to have found them!

I took my Yorkie for groom after 3 hrs I went to pick her up. I was very Disappointed they never…read moregroomed her at all only thing they done was clip her nails. she look the same they chopped her bangs up as for a bath wasn't done at all. I will never take her back there ever again. the place smelled so bad I should've just left but I have them benefit they would do a good job boy was I wrong. I could have done a better job at home. a very disappointed customer. Pamela

All Gods Creatures

4.6

(9 reviews)

My (chloe) dog died unexpectedly on Sunday 23 March 25. Don came out Sunday evening and collected…read moreher for me and returned her remains Friday. Very professional, empathetic,sincere and kind . Highly reccomended

Incredibly kind and helpful when I lost my pet. Helped walk me through the process and didn't rush…read moreme. They even opened late on a holiday for me yo bring by dog in.

Russell's K9 Academy

(5 reviews)

Our 80 lb Doberman/Boxer rescue is a beautiful and wonderful gal, but she is super Type A…read morepersonality and always wants to be in charge. Albert - Russell's K9 Academy has helped us understand her behavior and given us the necessary tools to better communicate with her. We continue to rely on Al by attending his training events regularly. It has been a game changer! We have learned so much about dog behavior and how we have such an impact (positive/negative) on it. We first came to Al a few years ago for boot camp and E-collar training. Since then he has continued to advise us and help us grow with our gal! It has been a wonderful journey for us all! Thank you, Al! You are the best! We are forever grateful for your wealth of knowledge and experience and your sole desire to help us connect with our gal. We are forever family!!!

Albert Russell did an exceptional job training our dog. Highly recommend for any type of dog in any…read moresituation. Our main issues were our dog would bolt and never get comfortable when we were camping. Now we have peace of mind and our dog is so much more relaxed. Beyond that, Albert is a deeply gifted communicator with dogs and we learned so much that we can apply to dogs our whole life. He had great communication, was up front and realistic throughout the entire process.

VIP Pet Resort

3.2

(29 reviews)

We have a love hate relationship with this place. We've been going here for 2 years, boarding our…read moredog at least 3x. The first two times they still had their policy in place that they'd send pictures of our pet everyday when they were let out. We would have to call and beg for these pictures! Even when we did receive the first set of pictures, the next day they "took him out" they sent us the SAME picture from the previous day. When we dropped him off we asked about pictures again but now their policy has changed. They now post pictures on their Facebook for us to see. As soon as I checked their Facebook the most recent picture was 6 days ago!! Their reasoning for changing the policy was because people kept calling them for pictures since they weren't receiving them. We boarded him for 5 full days, one day being a holiday, and we did not see a picture of our pet. Although I don't agree with the harassing calls, pet parents are entrusting you with their loved ones. It's extremely hard to trust them when they don't even follow their own policies and we're left in the dark about our pets well being.

Our little frenchy was returned with a concussion and dislocated hip. She was dropped by one of the…read moreteenaged handlers as I was picking her up. The owner of VIP denied responsibility and refused to help with the 700 dollar vet bill. Disappointing. Do not recommend.

Bark N Purr Kennels

(9 reviews)

I've had such a great experience with this kennel. Every person I've interacted with has been…read moreawesome -- genuinely friendly, patient, and attentive. They ask all the right questions, which really reassures me that they care about getting to know each dog's needs and routine. Rufus has stayed here for overnight boarding, and he'll be staying with them again next week. I feel completely comfortable leaving him in their hands, and that peace of mind is priceless. Highly recommend!

Our Chum had a ball while we rented a condo on the beach. The staff are super friendly, loved on…read moreour little guy, and made his "vaca" wonderful! They were very conscientious and kept us updated with pix.

Hounds Town - Deland

Mimi,my Pug, just had her first full day of doggie daycare yesterda.i am just so impressed with…read moreHounds Town, the staff was amazing! Mimi had some separation anxiet as I have never left her. I called several times to check on her. The staff texted me updates and photos of Mimi and a few of her new friends. Will never leave her anywhere else. Thank you.

From the owner: Offering fully interactive doggie daycare, overnight dog boarding, and pet spa services, Hounds…read moreTown - DeLand is the place for dogs to be dogs! With expansive play areas for all day play, large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding, and a pampering doggie day spa offering bathing services, Hounds Town is a town designed just for dogs. Our natural pack environments allow dogs to play in groups of other dogs their own size, temperament, and play style all-day socialization that contributes greatly to a balanced life for a dog. Our themed overnight boarding suites allow for a relaxing and restful sleep after a full day of play.

Noah's Ark Boarding Kennel

2.5

(20 reviews)

My dogs have gone to Noah's Ark many times and the staff is amazing. I have a Dalmatian and a…read moreMalinois and always book VIP. My Malinois can be temperamental and reactive at times so it puts my mind at ease that he's being well taken care of. Both my dogs seem to enjoy their time there and that means a lot to me. It's stressful enough for me when I leave my dogs, but knowing they're in good hands eases my anxiety. I can't say enough good things about Noah's Ark and the amazing work they do. I wouldn't trust anyone else to care for my babies.

TERRIBLE - this is the review I'm posting on behalf of my mother - she texted me the whole thing…read moreand I'm just pasting it for her. Anyone who lets animals be treated like this should be ASHAMED of themselves!!! Anyway, she said, "I will never take my 4 kitties to Noah's Ark again. The first time: 1) Xandra said she'd text me about them and send photos. She sent nothing. I asked her about it when I picked them up and she said, "I was too busy." Period. 2) We went to get the cats and my babes were lying on the throws I brought in, which were soaked with what seemed like a mixture of pee and water, AND several feces were smeared on the throws. 3) I brought exactly how much food they would eat in 12 days with notes on how much to feed them. I got almost half of it back! My youngest, 3 years, felt super skinny when I picked him up. 4) The cats were each to get nail trims. Xandra said she could only do two. Get a helper, maybe? 5) I brought the kennel a bag of litter. They said to if I wanted the cats to have what they're used to. The bag lasts a week at home. The cats were boarded 12 days and I got about 2/3 of it back. 6) Xandra started to collect money even though I had paid in full when I dropped them off. Then she texted me a receipt (which included only 3 cats) for a lesser amount than I originally paid. (I got a receipt when I paid.) ... A fiasco from beginning to end. The cats came home traumatized and hungry." What a JOKE! HORRIBLE PEOPLE WASTING YOUR MONEY AND NOT ACTUALLY CARING FOR PETS!

Vetted K9

4.3

(6 reviews)

This place is amazing! Great training and boarding facility. We use boarding, daycare and stay and…read moretrain services with Jeff and his family and they've been nothing but great for our dogs!

I really like these guys, they seem like really good people. The place is unassuming from the curb…read morebut the play space out back is so pretty and very clean and shady. They do training, boarding and daycare. My puppy had some behavior issues that are resolving just by going to play, and she is so excited to go in.

Critters Corner Pet Shop

3.9

(18 reviews)

Cut my dogs nails and nicked him in more than one spot. Didn't offer refund or discount, there's…read moreblood all over my house and car. Poor guy was shaking

Tammy is absolutely wonderful. Her kindness and patience shine through the moment you walk in, and…read moreshe is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to bathing and nail grooming. She takes her time, makes both pets and owners feel comfortable, and clearly cares about what she does. A special shout out to Emory and the entire staff as well. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and truly makes you feel like part of the family. The shop itself has such a cozy, hometown feel. It's relaxed, inviting, and full of heart. You can tell this is a place built on genuine care for both pets and people. Highly recommend Tammy, Emory, and the team at Critters Corner Pet Shop.

Indian River Animal Clinic

3.5

(27 reviews)

Need to be upfront about prices. I am disappointed with my last experience at this animal…read morehospital. Before any services were performed, I was presented with and signed an itemized estimate showing a specific total cost. After the X-rays were completed, I was informed that the images were inconclusive and would need to be sent to a specialist for review--resulting in over $300 in additional charges that were never disclosed beforehand. My concern is not that additional diagnostics were recommended, but that I was never informed there could be extra costs associated with an inconclusive X-ray result. Had this possibility been explained in advance, I could have made an informed decision before services were rendered. Transparent communication about pricing is a basic expectation in veterinary care. Adding significant charges after the fact without discussing the potential cost beforehand feels misleading, unprofessional, and unfair to clients who are already dealing with the stress of caring for a sick pet. I would encourage the hospital to improve its communication regarding estimates and obtain client approval before incurring substantial additional expenses.

If you're not going to Ravenwood in Port Orange, you should be…read more I left Indian River animal clinic in Edgewater this morning after waiting to see Dr Garrett for two weeks for my limping dog, whom she had examined a month earlier. I was told oooops, Dr Garret is not there as promised when we arrived. Okay. Then the consistently nasty receptionist kept telling me she has no answers when I asked questions about the treatment we were about to have. I chalked it up to a high strung, very immature, little girl in probably her THIRTIES, who was obviously overworked and underpaid, most likely, and takes it out on customers. But I needed help for my dog and was now feeling desperate and nervous, so we sat down, waited, but suddenly decided that the stress was just too much for the life I choose for myself and my dog, besides the extreme costs they charge for everything and really below level good care.. . And that I don't need to be abused this way, and really, if this is how they treat the owner who pays the bill, I wonder how much they really care about the animals/patients and in this case...MY DOG... Eventually, we decided to simply STAND UP, WALK OUT and NEVER GO BACK. At INDIAN RIVER ANIMAL CLINIC, they just don't care and are a mess in some way, every time we have gone in. They do not have their act together. They over charge for everything and double charge. They charge for a nail clip and the tech who does it lol?!?? So is your dog supposed to clip his own nails?!? Dr Garrett owns it and beville animal hospital too, but she takes it out of your pet's college fund for sure! And trust me, if it's good for my dog, I'll pay a ransom if o had to, but I've been there for over a year with about a dozen visits for nail clips and exams, it was always a strain with subpar service, attitude and a chaotic front desk, but I gave them a chance. A year.... My boy will be 13 next month, and the level of care and lack of professionalism is not what anyone deserves...certainly not us. So, Indian River animal clinic is "JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH" folks. Not for my dog. Not for anyone's pets. I called Ravenwood in port orange, a half hour drive away, and they told me to come right in. They saw us with a very thorough exam, head to toe! Took five X-rays, sedated him and reversed the sedation, went over the X-rays with me RIGHT THERE, and gave him med for inflammation. All in one hours time. The cost at RAVENWOOD was seriously hundreds less than I was quoted at Indian River FOR LESS X-RAYS and no SEDATION. At RAVENWOOD,from the first contact by phone, to reception, to tech, to doctor, it was a fresh, beautiful, clean and KIND experience. Thank you God! It's worth the drive from Edgewater/New Smyrna to be treated well and with respect, where well paid professionals are happy to be running the show to give your pet the very best. Thank you RAVENWOOD!!!

Animal Clinic Of New Smyrna Beach

(14 reviews)

The best veterinarian by far very compassionate towards animals very knowledgeable and great staff…read moreso glad I chose him as my veterinarian and so does my little boy Chase he loves the staff and doctor

I urge others to ask more questions, request second opinions, and be firm in advocating for your…read morepet. I wish we had. We had been bringing our dog to this vet for several months with concerns about his declining health. Despite multiple visits, the cancer was not diagnosed until it was too late. On the day he was finally diagnosed, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put him down immediately. No advanced diagnostics or referrals were offered until his condition rapidly worsened. When the cancer was finally discovered, we were devastated to learn there was nothing more that could be done. What made the situation even more difficult was that we were not allowed to take our beloved dog home after he passed. We were told cremation was the only option -- no room for discussion. It felt cold and impersonal, especially after such an emotional moment. Losing our dog this way suddenly and with so little compassion or flexibility has left us heartbroken. We trusted Dr. Cox with his care and we feel deeply let down.

VCA Edgewater Shores Animal Hospital

3.5

(21 reviews)

The front desk gals are very friendly and helpful. The technicians and vets are very friendly with…read morethe animals. My dog does not usually behave very well at vets but she felt pretty calm during our visit. The wait time has never been very long and once you're back in the room it doesn't take long to be seen either. Prices are lower than the last VCA clinic that we went to in Daytona Beach so that is great too.

Had an emergency with baby squirrel and was seen by them right away. Came from Lake Nona over an…read morehour away because all other facilities including our vet of many years claimed we had to surrender squirrel and leave... she is feeling better and will soon reunite with her family in our back yard.

Coronado Animal Clinic

4.6

(11 reviews)

Friendly, efficient, helpful veterinarian and staff,even with our strange little loving dogread more

The staff and Dr. H is wonderful, compassionate, and understanding. They treat my sweet little dog…read morewith the most love and caring nature.

Kim A Castro, DVM - Animal Clinic of Edgewater

(7 reviews)

Everything. Hopefully my dog will be feeling good in a couple weeks. I can only pray, but as for…read moreDr. Castro I love her.

Very patient and listens to everything you say and takes time to address any concerns. We have…read moregone to her with our cats for almost 22 years.

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