WOW! I love this place so much :-) My dog responded so well to training on day 1!! Diane and…read moreJerry are so patient and kind...I can't wait for our next session.

I rescued Smokey and he came with a few issues as most rescues do - we did the 4 week board and…read moretrain program and he came back with wonderful manners - walks well, listens well, gets along great with all humans and dogs. I felt like he was safe and well cared for the entire time he was there. Plenty of play time, rest time and training time. I plan to continue to use Michelle and her crew for boarding when we head out of town - an easy trip to DIA after drop-off.

From the owner: Leasure Ranch K9 Academy was established in May 2021. With trainers whose have over 30 years of…read moreexperience training dogs. We guarantee to deliver you and your dog(s) with the highest levels of fun and control, even around severe distractions. At Leasure Ranch K9 Academy everything we do is based on the idea that all dogs deserve to be happy, healthy and active. No matter your four legged friend’s age, size, breed or personality. We’ve got you covered! Let us help you bring out the best out of your furry friend!

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.

I have been taking my dogs to Ruff for years and just adore the team. The knowledge and patience…read morethat is shown to me and my fluffy kiddos is amazing. I highly recommend them!

From the owner: Ruff to Wags is Nationally Certified, CCPDT-KA. Now enrolling in all classes, group and private,…read moreenroll today!

What would I have done without Jenny?!? By unforseen circumstances we found ourselves with an…read moreabused and abandoned puppy mill puppy. His behavior and fear far exceeded anything I could manage on my own, as nothing I did worked to help the Pup out. A friend of mine recommended Jenny. Jenny was amazing and God sent!!!! She supported me and gave me a lot of information on what to do to get our new found puppy to feel safe and come out of his shell. Through her walking me through what to do, contacting me to see how its going and her positive words the whole time, she was the catalyst for this puppy's recovery. Our new puppy went from being scared of us, Peeing himself when we were near and hiding in corners, to comming when I call, snuggling with me and playing all day long with his toys and our other dogs. He went from being the most sad soul I have ever met and transformed into a goofy and silly sweet boy. I accredit this to Jenny's information and guidance. He was a very extreme situation and it took a different approach and a level of understanding to get him to the place he is in now. Jenny comes highly recommended by myself and I would use her for any of my dogs or for any future needs because she is absolutely amazing!!! She is compassionate, caring, patient and you can you can tell she loves dogs with every fiber of her being!!!

Jenny is so great. Rex is already doing so much better after just two sessions. Walks 90 percent…read morebetter on a leash. Has come, sit, down, and stay down pat. Still working on drop it and leave it but much better. She is very flexible and works with us even though our schedule gets crazy sometimes. Very responsive which is important. She has a wonderful warm, firm, yet patient way with dogs. Rex loves working with her.

First, I've never been there myself - my brother picked up my puppy for me and delivered him to…read moreFlorida - but the ease of the whole process of getting the litter pics and choosing a puppy was so easy. Tucker is the happiest and friendliest puppy I've ever seen. He's fearless - he had his first vet visit yesterday and he's in perfect health. Smart as a whip. He was pretty much potty trained in the 3 days that my brother and his family had him with them before bringing him to me. And cute as a button! The only hard thing was choosing a puppy- they were all so adorable! The Green family seems so wonderful from what I can read on the website and from the interaction my brother had. He also got their puppy from there and she's adorable too.

I received my two fur babies at Green kennels very knowledgeable and friendly breeders, they come…read morewith the two-year guarantee and they will work with you

I adopted a bonded pair of donkeys from LDS in December 2025, and I truly cannot say enough good…read morethings about my experience. Kathy D., Becca, and the entire team are absolutely wonderful. The adoption process was simple, straightforward, and incredibly informative, which made everything feel comfortable and well-supported from the start. From the moment you arrive, you can immediately sense how deeply these animals are loved and cared for. The facility is spotless, well-organized, and thoughtfully maintained. Every donkey there appears healthy, happy, and clearly cherished. What has meant the most to me, though, is the ongoing support I've received since welcoming the girls to their new home. Whenever I have questions, I feel completely comfortable reaching out for help and advice. It's clear that LDS's commitment doesn't end at adoption -- they truly care about these amazing animals and the families who welcome them. Thank you, LDS, for everything you do! Don't be surprised if you see me again soon -- I just might be back to adopt another pair.

Kathy E. Dean, President of this donkey rescue doesn't actually adopt donkeys out to well…read morequalified, loving homes. After doing some research in my community, I learned that very often for unfounded and unsubstantiated reasons Kathy will "close a matter" as she puts it and not allow an adoption to take place. Sadly, I heard a story where a long time volunteer wasn't even allowed to adopt one of these donkeys. One woman I spoke to said, she is aware of over 10 instances were Kathy has done something very similar to potential adopters. This is a very cruel pattern. She truly is doing a disservice to these animals. Her priority is NOT finding these animals loving homes where they are the center of love and attention. Kathy lead me to believe my adoptin was going through. Although I confirmed with my farrier and veterinarian that she never reached out to either one of them for reference. For weeks I was led to believe that this donkey was coming to live at my ranch, I should've known better when she didn't reach out to my references. It's a very unfortunate situation for those who find themselves emotionally invested in their potential adoptee only to have the rug jerked out from under them. If you want to go and see the donkeys or donate be my guest. The donkeys are well cared for, so it appears. The volunteers seem very capable and caring. I had a few questions about the contract and payment method which prompted her to say this "matter is closed". I guess it could have been a worse situation as described to me by other people who have dealt with Kathy. In short I'm not getting my donkey for whatever frivolous and prejudice reason she came up with. I spent 20 years in broadcasting as a TV journalist in major markets and have worked with countless rescues and animal shelters, never have I had an experience that was so disheartening and unprofessional as this one. I would say approach this place with the upmost caution if you are looking to adopt a donkey. Kathy will play with your emotions, tug at your heart strings and prevent you from adopting your chosen animal.

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.