About two years ago, someone decided to subject my double-coated dog to so-called grooming at…read moreLiving Springs as a gift without informing me and not involving my already established competent groomer. Orchestrated by groomer Naomie, the sessions were a complete disaster as my dog's coat was brutally butchered, stripping away the top layer and leaving only the white undercoat. It's disheartening to realize that, even after two years, the top coat has failed to regain its former glory due to the sheer incompetence performed by this groomer at Living Springs . The photos, left to right over a year later five months after two months before Of course, this clinic will pass accountability and recommend seeing a vet as if I have sat on this for years, have yet to test, and have yet to reach out to experts across this state. Despite subjecting the dog to a full blood panel, including a comprehensive thyroid examination every six months across three different clinics, the results came back normal and healthy, and the dog remains highly active. The only sign of any endocrine symptoms is exactly what Naomie physically did to this poor animal. Upon inspection of the dog, my groomer, who is highly competent and has expertise working with double-coated breeds, instantly raised serious questions about the drastic change and the physical disappearance of the top coat. My groomer questioned the tools Living Springs employed on the dog. My groomer said she would never engage in such aggressive grooming over two days as this clinic did. Stating the "lack of a substantial gap between sessions is not just a red flag; it's a glaring sign of negligence and incompetence." I couldn't agree more. . I welcome this clinic to showcase before and after pictures of their handiwork. It is truly disgraceful what Living Springs did.

Short version: Don't board your dog here. The owner is a crazy narcissist and has no problem…read moreneglecting dogs, then gaslighting owners into thinking it was the dog's fault they didn't get food or water. Long version: I really liked this place at first and was a recent converter around a month ago when they were able to fit my dog in for a same-day appointment for an injury when his regular vet could not see him for a week. I then decided to board him here for our vacation because the assumption is that people in the vet field are more knowledgeable about caring for animals and could recognize if something was off. Then I figured we could neuter our pup at the same time since it needed to be done anyway. All was well. We left him there for 8 days, got a followup call after his neuter went well, and called a couple of times over the course of the week to check in on him with no indication anything was wrong. They discharged him to my husband also with no indication anything was wrong but when he got home I immediately noticed he was very emaciated (all ribs visible and all bones in his face and head very clearly visible), dehydrated, and stressed. He also returned with half the food we sent him when we provided close to the exact amount he should've needed for 8 days. I sat on it overnight because I didn't want to say anything irrational, then I sent a very calmly worded feedback email to avoid posting a negative review online. My exact feedback email is below: Hi there! I found this email address because I wanted to be able to provide you guys with some feedback without leaving a negative review online, because our veterinary experiences there so far have been wonderful and we will continue to bring our dog there for his care. But.... We picked up Gus yesterday after he had been boarding for a little over a week (after a neuter and while we were out of town) and I am very concerned that we got him back smelling of urine, visibly stressed, and extremely emaciated (I can see the bones in his face and all his ribs). The smell is forgivable, and I can understand that he is an anxious dog but every time we called to check on him while we were on vacation, there was no indication anything was wrong. And the fact that he came back with more than half the food we sent him with when I was originally worried the amount would be cutting it close, indicates to me a possible misinterpretation of the feeding instructions we gave. He gets 1 cup twice a day but the scoop I provided was 1/2 cup, so maybe that was part of the problem too and I'll be sure to make clear notes on everything next time I board him somewhere. Gus will be okay. He is already looking better this morning after a couple of full meals with a little extra food. But I think there might be something lacking with the boarding process that could help prevent miscommunication in the future. And if he was really just being a basket case and not eating, I would've supported using mild sedatives and trying wet food and treats if anyone had let us know. If there's not a process for periodically checking on the well being of long-term boarders, that might be a good idea for the future too because a vet would've noticed how emaciated he got in such a short period of time. Thanks for reading and I hope you will pass this feedback on to the right person. We still love you guys for veterinary care and will keep coming back. I was just really stressed and worried about him yesterday. ----------------------------- The next day my husband got a call from the owner basically accusing our dog of being "aggressive" and "violent" and that being the reason he could not get walks, food, or water. At first I felt really bad. I know my dog is a wild 6-month large breed puppy and can be hard to handle but have never heard those words thrown around about him before (we board him in Byers often because he was professionally trained there.) And vets and vet techs are trained specifically to deal with difficult dogs even if that was the case (I WAS A VET TECH FOR 10 YEARS before changing careers and never would've starved or neglected a dog because of their behavior. There are a million techniques to use with hard animals.) Like I said in the email also, I would've supported anti-anxiety meds or sedatives had I known anything was wrong. Overall, I just think it's pretty messed up that I left a calm, civil feedback email to try to avoid a conflict, and the owner's reply basically forced my husband to apologize for them starving our dog rather than the other way around. I HATE TOXIC GASLIGHTERS and have no problem dumping this place now. Avoid at all costs.

As challenging as an experience as this was, I am so thankful for Caring Pathways and the service…read morethey provided. Their staff, across the board, greeted us with only compassion and kindness. Kerry M. was our vet and she walked us through every step, educated us, was patient, and was so kind to Iverson and us. I had to cancel the first appointment because I was not ready to say goodbye. They offer a cancellation window up to 4 hours before your appointment and allow you to carry over your deposit to when you reschedule, with no extra fee. So thankful for this understanding. The cost may feel steep, but the in-home service is so so worth it. Iverson had his last meal while the pain meds were administered. It was a distraction where he didn't even notice. He felt safe and comfortable in his home, surrounded by family and on his favorite couch. He was then given a sedation medicine where he drifted into a nap on my chest. When the final medicine was given, he felt no pain as he crossed the rainbow bridge. I have heard horror stories from other in home service companies. I had 3 friends use Caring Pathways and that is why we went with them. I am so grateful and thankful that we chose to work with Caring Pathways. It helps with acceptance and closure and provides a peaceful passing. I will forever recommend them to other family and friends who need to say goodbye to a family pet member.

The care this company provides during a very difficult time is amazing. Their Vet is extremely…read morecompassionate. I highly recommend using this company when the difficult decisions need to be made.

All of the vets and staff truly care about you and the well being of your pet. They tell you the…read moretruth of the matter in language that is easy to understand. They are patient with questions you might have. One of the front desk employees, Cali, spoke to me on the phone for 10 minutes about the issues I was having with my cat without rushing me or telling me to save it for the vet. It's really what I needed at that time, thank you to everyone at ACAH

This place is top notch care!!! I cannot express how…read moreextremely companionate Dr Meakin, and every single staff member are at the Adams County Veterinarian service clinic. Just the level of care my entire family has received for our fur babies. Thanks for going the extra mile and exceeding our expectations. You all have surpassed our expectations in caring for our pets. I know from experience so "HUGE THANK YOU" from our family to yours for treating our family like you would your family.

These guys did an awful job. 2 mos. 2k++. Owner never says hello. Trainers living on what they…read moresay. Dog just didn't learn but a couple weeks worth of value. Dog got seriously sick. And a scar. Crazy. Don't do it !

The question is, "Is there such a thing as a dog whisperer?" Good question…read more We needed one. Our 1 1/2 year old pointing lab became gun shy and shut down. He refused to hunt or even move on his own when out in a field. It was horribly sad and most likely my fault. Then we rescued a 4-year-old red bone coon hound mix. What can you do with a hound dog when you are an upland game bird hunter? The two dogs quickly became best buddies. We searched high and low for a dog trainer who could possibly help. Finally, a decision to call Jennifer Goodwin at Valhalla-Bijou Hunt Club was made. She called back that evening, we discussed the issues, and a date was set to meet and see what we, or more appropriately, she could do. After a few training sessions I watched our lab hunt today. If you were to ask, I would say Jennifer performed miracles each time she worked with our dogs. She figures out what each dog is up to and has the understanding and patience, lots of patience, to effectively help the dog. She quickly saw that our hound dog could be used for support and confidence to help get our lab excited about birds. She utilized the competition between the two dogs as an advantage to correct the lab's behavior. As an example, I watched as she trained our hound dog to stay. When I tried, I couldn't get more than a few feet away before he would break. Within a couple minutes she had him stay and was able to move 30 feet away and he still didn't break until she told him to. Jennifer has never worked with a hound dog before, but she said she loves a challenge. Challenge downright conquered. Same thing with the kennel command and many other challenging steps in the process. You might think that Jennifer uses some special or harsh methods. Nope. Jennifer is just smart, very smart, understands what makes a dog tick, knows how to fix problems, and she is nice! So, the answer to the question is yes, I am sure there are many great dog whisperers out there and Jennifer Goodwin is most certainly one of the best. I did watch our lab hunt today.

You know a vet is trustworthy when every positive review mentions their name. With that being said,…read moreI will never return to the pet spot vet because Dr Sophia and Erica G. Are no longer with the practice. I will never feel comfortable bringing any animal into the pet spot vet without a reliable vet in that building.

Dr. Sophia Kalkstein is an amazing vet. she is kind, attentive and very knowledgeable. I highly…read morerecommend brining you dog there! - Jason Williams

We've been taking our cat Toad to Urban Sophisticats for grooming for a couple of years now. The…read moregroomers always take great care of him, we've never had a bad experience and he always looks so soft and clean and smells great!

Took in a poopy butt long haired kitty last minute walk in appointment and they were able to get…read morehim all cleaned up, fully bathed and trimmed.

I've had so many cats and endured their final moments. Some have been horrible in the hands of…read morethose who I will never go back to. However, having Dr. Daigler help me with my 18 year old Callie (cat) was honestly the most compassionate and caring passing that I could have hoped for my little one. If you are struggling with a pet in need of final help, please call Dr. Daigler of A Peaceful Passage. She's a Godsend and a wonderful person. She'll help you through a very difficult time.

Dr Daigler has put down 2 of my dogs and the experience with her is the best it can be, given the…read morescenario. She even put my dog in the back of her car where she was all laid out in a bed wrapped in a blanket- so peacefully. 10/10 would recommend

Dogs Colorado has been a lifesaver for me and my upholstered companion…read more Being a disabled veteran, I cannot provide the regular exercise that my PTSD Service Dog requires, and am EXTREMELY protective of who I will trust to handle her in my absence. The Puptenders at Dogs Colorado are well vetted, licensed and insured...all of which are very important to me considering my animal is my lifeline to the world. I have come to completely trust the expertise of the walker to take great care of my girl, and have no question that she is being kept safe. The free app is simple to use and provides pictures & reports showing what and where my dog has been on her walks. The photos of how happy my dog is during her walks never fail to brme joy. My dog actually waits in anticipation by the door for her walker to arrive. I cannot recommend Dogs Colorado enough for anyone looking for a great, affordable dog walking service.

Jeff and his team at Dogs Colorado are awesome! My 2 pups have been enjoying a weekly run/hike for…read moreover a year with Dogs Colorado. They follow up after each visit with photos, maps of the route they took, comments about their time, together... it is awesome. I highly recommend Dogs Colorado!

I love the team at Walking Paws. I've seen a significant improvement in my dog's arthritis and I…read moretruly believe they focus on giving your pet the best care. Interestingly enough, my other dog (incredibly timid) benefits from the visits as well. He usually accompanies his sister during her treatments and at first, he was super shy, cowered whenever someone merely looked in his direction let alone tried to pet him... the whole shebang. But now he's much braver and even goes up to the doctors to greet them; something he would've never done prior to sitting in on sessions. It's so cool that everyone greets Domino and Pepper and remembers us by name. We pay out of pocket instead of going through pet insurance, and each visit's cost is very reasonable. It's a flat rate that covers all of the treatments for the day, whether it's time on the water treadmill, floor exercises, acupuncture, laser therapy, ultrasound, etc. Even better, our pup gets to enjoy all the goodies that help her focus during her rehab session. Overall, I can't recommend Walking Paws enough. It's truly changed my dog for the better and I look forward to working with them as we continue to manage my dog's arthritis.

I am extremely disappointed by the response from the owner as it is not even factually accurate. We…read moreweren't 30 minutes into the appointment, but at the very beginning. My dog didn't even get any treatment at all that day. And their therapist did insinuate it could be a neural sheath tumor. I'm not sure how the owner could dispute that when she wasn't even in the room to hear the conversation. Finally, our vet did not recommend the bump get biopsied at all. Given it's location, size and moveability, she recommended just monitoring it monthly. Also neither the therapist or vet indicated it wasn't anything serious or suggested it would be good to continue with the appointment. And they never made it clear before I left, that I would be charged the full $200 even though my dog received no treatment at all that day. The fact of the matter is rather than showing some compassion and good customer service, they chose to scare me, then take my money.