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    3.2 (53 reviews)
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    Erin K.

    I read the reviews first so I knew to expect a long wait. I showed up before 7am (they open at 7:30) and was the first person waiting at the front door. The next person showed up at 7:09am and by the time they opened the doors there were 6 or 7 of us in line. We each took a number from the dispenser and waited. I was the first person of the day and called up pretty quickly. The clerk asked me where the animals were going, how many and what kind. He inspected my paperwork and gave me my price ($38 for guinea pigs going to Japan). He took my credit card and told me to wait for my name to be called. By 8am (30 min after opening) he had given initial assistance to 6 or 7 people. It was closer to 8:30am before my name was called (they seem to call the names in order too). I was given my papers with official certificate numbers and seals and was on my way. I drove about a block and flipped through my papers and saw one of them had not been endorsed. I returned and went to the counter without waiting in line again and the clerk fixed the mistake quickly. The clerk was very helpful, patient and polite. He spoke at least English and Spanish, I'm not sure what other languages he might know. He was good at reviewing paperwork and knowledgeable about country requirements, though did not necessarily know absolutely everything. I had been given a document to sign by the Japanese quarantine station and the USDA clerk wasn't familiar with it, but they endorsed it for me anyway without complaint. As I waited for my name to be called I saw the clerk turn some people away for having the wrong documents. He would explain what they needed to do before they came back. If there was a time frame involved he would explain that too, like the man whose paperwork had to be filled out within 48 hours of the plane flight. The charge for most paperwork was $38 but there was one person who had a cost of closer to $140. I guess it depends on what you're sending and where it's going. Arrive early and anticipate a long process and you'll be fine. Waiting room is small and you may have to stand if they run out of chairs, but they do have a bathroom so that's nice.

    Leona H.

    6:55 am I got there, 20+ people were waiting in line 7:30 am The door opened 8:50 am My turn to drop off the papers 11:45 am Finally got endorsements and left the office Make sure you have all documents you need. Check their website like a ​maniac, go to the vet office that knows the procedures to prepare the paperwork.I saw few people were sent​ back due to insufficient​​ paperwork, ​You don't want to be that person after waiting few hours. I saw the ​first person in line ( I asked her when she came and she said before 5:30 am ) leaves office 9:30 am. So whether​ you come early or late you will end up spending​ whole morning here. They will begin taking appointments as of February​ 2018. That sounds much​ better.

    Take a number and an agent will call you to the window to make sure your forms are in order!
    Stephanie F.

    If you want a speedy experience arrive EARLY! There were five people waiting by 7am. The process was fairly simple. Took a ticket upon entrance and a seat. A gentleman called out each of our numbers and went over the documents with each person. He has eagle eyes and noticed several places to make corrections. He then took our credit cards, THEY DONT ACCEPT CASH. This part of the process varies based on how many people lined up before 7:30. Folks who came in during this process had to wait until the first set of people had their papers processed. We waited for about 20 minutes while he went over the first set of peoples papers and then he called our numbers in order. It was a pretty painless experience! I recommend getting there very early if you want to get processed in and out in under an hour. Safe travels with your pets!

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    11 years ago

    First comment, it is a little bit slow but it is a place I must go if I want take a pet to My country! It is close on 11am not 11 30am

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    10 years ago

    Only one staff doing all the work. No wonder it is super slow and long wait. Very very understaffed.

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    Manhattan Beach Police Department

    2.4(27 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Deepest thanks to Officer Presgraves for his care and kindness and dedication to community. One of…read moremy beloved students was tragically killed a year ago by a reckless driver, that's being kind, who fled the scene. Officer Presgraves has been there for the family of the victim every step of the way. I met him earlier this week at the one year memorial and saw firsthand the generosity of heart he shared with the loved ones and with us. He is an angel in uniform and I am grateful for his empathy, his continued dedication to the case and his personal connection with the grieving family.

    I recently requested an officer as a witness for me dropping off my work items with my employer. I…read moregave my two weeks notice and the company I worked for used the time falsely accused me of things. I am a driving instructor and felt like I really needed the officer to be there. One of the times the officer showed up I was returning the work vehicle with the work files. The officer asked me about the situation which I brought him up to date on. He seemed to be on my side at least from what he responded. Then we went to turn in the items to the office but I went in and he did not and he didnt stand near the door either. Its business hours and he could of been closer. He stood away from the business. I didnt think that was any good because if something is done to me in the office he cant see through the wall. Then another time I called for an officer to be there as a witness because I had to pick up my last check. The officer showed up and it happened to be the same one. This time I asked him if he can be closer to the business and he got super upset. He said you cant tell me what to do! Or how to do my job! I have better things to do than be here! I think you want to intimidate the business. I apologized to him if he thought I was trying to tell him how to do his job but I told him about last time that he couldnt see what was taking place in the office. His response was, I dont need to see, I have ears!..I dont know how good his hearing is but the point of the officers having that body camera is so it can capture the situation. Anyway so this time he stood further from the business. He was in the corner and peeking out. Luckily this time I didnt have to go in the office and the manager brought my check outside. He looked confused and asked me if that officer spying in the corner was with me. Then after I received my check. The officer tells me hes staying and will go talk to the business about driving lessons. I thought he had better things to do than be there . I was really disappointed in the way this officer is being a witness. Instead of him making me feel better he made me feel worse. He accused me of me trying to intimidate the business which is not true. He could of spoke to the business and said hi im just here to make sure everything goes nice and smooth on both ends. Instead of him being far from the situation and being weird about it. I believe this officer has problems with women. He got too upset for my question if he could stand close this time. He didnt have to be rude. He could of told me he cant or asked why. Just seemed very heartless and defensive. I contacted the police department and spoke to his watch commander but doubt anything will be done about it. I asked them to view the camera footage and see how the officer over reacted over my question. I think more training should be given to this officer. Who knows if he has treated others just as bad or worse.

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