They have taken care of my babies for years. All lived very long lives. I now have an almost 3 year…read moreold cat. They always treat him with such kindness. They are great with all animals. They having a wonderful boarding service as well. I have wouldn't take my fur babies anywhere else. A+

They have taken such great care of our fur babies! Our sweet rescue Willow did not have a Purrfect…read morestart and they were so kind and patient with us. They went above and beyond to help her with a vaccine reaction and a botfly larvae was found all within a few days.

Dog River Retreat is an amazing dog daycare and a wonderful option for dogs needing some extra…read moreactivity and stimulation throughout the week. Our dog, Theo, needs consistent levels of activity in his schedule or he can start to get bored (and sometime destructive). While we do lots of walks and dog park trips, we felt like a weekly doggy daycare visit would help him blow off some steam, give him some socialization with new dogs and people, and relieve our schedules a bit. We're also big believers that regular exercise is some of the best "training" you can do for a dog - dogs with too much energy seem much more likely to get into trouble. So why Dog River Retreat? It's by far the best option out there in terms of providing supervision, allowing dogs to be dogs in large outdoor grassy spaces, and it's convenient. When I started my doggy daycare research, I found that most options in the city were overcrowded, loud, and mostly concrete. That environment didn't seem like a good fit for a sensitive rescue dog like ours, and feels potentially dangerous (I wasn't surprised to read reviews of dogs getting hurt or coming home with cuts and scrapes). Dog River Retreat felt like the opposite, with lots of space to spread out, sniff, and opt in or out of group play. I was so happy to find an option with spacious, natural outdoor space - if your dog loves going to dog parks, this is the right place. While not physically located in the city of Atlanta, Cruise does regular pick-ups and drop-offs in the city for no extra charge - hard to beat door-to-door service! Cruise is really great with the dogs and an excellent communicator, texting us when he's 10-15 minutes out (or he's also fine with using a lockbox key if you're not home during pick up or drop off). He also provides us with photo and video updates, and Theo always looks like he's having the best time. Typically, he's gone from about 8am and back by around 3pm - he comes home happy and almost immediately climbs into bed and passes out for the rest of the day. The price is consistent with any of the other options in the city and feels well worth it. Thank you Cruise for providing a safe and fun outlet for our city dog!

I've been bringing Luna and Charlie to dog River Retreat for a couple weeks now and they Love it! I…read moredrop them off and pick them up myself since I live in Whitesburg/Carrollton area. They LOVE being outdoors and the exercise is so good for them. We've tried other doggy "day care" places and they don't get to be outdoors enough at the other places. I will be using them for overnight boarding as well.

This place is run by a woman who absolutely loves animals and is particularly great with dogs…read more Would board my pets here in a heartbeat.

TW: pet death In my opinion and the opinion of many…read morerespected organizations/state boards, intracardiac euthanasia ("cardiac stick") is considered a method of last resort and certainly never a preferred way to euthanize an animal (not considered a "good death" which is what the word euthanasia means). Yet, this is the means AWVH chose to put down my pet IN FRONT OF ME. Yes, pet was sedated first in case that makes a difference to you. No, I was not offered an IV catheter for the more humane and traditional method. It all happened so fast without any word of exactly what was happening (or choice) until it was happening. Was that the beginning and end of this traumatic experience? Not even close. They had the body bag hanging on the outside of the door, so I saw it multiple times as staff went in and out of room. An assistant came in and clumsily did a paw and nose print in front of me shortly after the procedure. The staff were loud and laughing outside the door while we mourned. I received multiple pushy phone calls to pick up ashes. What an absolute sh*t show. Even more happened, but this should be enough to help you decide whether to choose AWVH for your pet's end of life needs.

Use to volunteer there and seen alot of mishaps there and things I questioned. Finally realized…read morethat none of the staff working there are actually certified vet techs, however the veterinarian incharge would let them perform duties and procedures without zero supervision.

I love this place so do my animal.Eric the trainer is Amazing he's has help our dogs so much. I…read morelove that he gets the job he is straight to the point. The staff is great everyone is nice. I recommend Kritters to anyone

I have used Kritters for years. I've had countless dogs, puppies, seniors, disabled, you name it…read more The owner always goes above and beyond for me and my pets. The trainer has had countless sessions with my dog who is an xtra large breed and has taught me so much. I guess everyone has their own experience but mine by far has been fantastic! Thank you Kritters!

I don't think we take the time often enough to give credit to businesses and organizations that…read moretruly do a fabulous job and offer impeccable customer service. So today I want to do just that. Chippie's Place has been an absolute lifesaver for me and my fur child, Willow. Before finding them, we had a horrible experience with another local grooming and daycare facility that unfortunately even resulted in an emergency vet visit. It was incredibly upsetting and honestly left me feeling scared to trust anyone else with my baby. While we were at the vet, they recommended Chippie's Place. I was still nervous, but I decided to give them a call and schedule Willow's first visit. That first day I probably looked like a crazy dog mom because I stayed glued to the cameras watching her the whole time. But what I saw was a team that was patient, loving, attentive, and truly cared about the dogs in their care. Now we have been going there for a couple of months, and Willow absolutely loves it. When I tell her in the morning, "Let's go to daycare," she gets excited. As soon as I turn onto their road, she gets even more excited and is ready to jump out of the car and run inside. They do a wonderful job grooming her, but more than that, they treat her with patience and kindness. I look forward to seeing her photos during the day, and little things like the Valentine's card they helped Willow make for me just show how much heart they put into what they do. I honestly didn't think I would find a place that would love and care for my baby the way I do, but they truly do. Thank you, Chippie's Place, for giving Willow a place where she is safe, happy, and loved. That means more than you know. And if Willow could type this herself, I'm pretty sure she'd say, "Five paws up and see you tomorrow!"

We have used Chippie's for a couple of years now, not only to board but to do doggie daycare for…read moreour 2 yo Australian Cattle Dog mix. Brindy can't get out of the car fast enough when he realizes he's going to "play with his buddies". They are incredibly accommodating, having allowed us to change our plans last minute several times. The young people who work with the dogs are great! They genuinely know and love their pups! Brindy is greeted by name right away and he comes home worn out but very happy. This is especially important to us as my husband and I both are getting older and have run into physical issues the last few years that limit our energy and mobility to give Brindy all the exercise and active play he needs and deserves. It's a bit pricey but worth it. I wouldn't take my pup any where else. Highly recommended.

Where do I begin! I was in a bit of a pickle during the Thanksgiving holiday and underestimated…read moreboarding availability. But boy did I learn my lesson. After over 30 calls to different pet boarding facilities and All saying " sorry,we are completely booked for the Thanksgiving holiday" Guided Footsteps Canine Camp came to my rescues! I will be fully transparent I am very protective of my fur babies so was a bit hesitant at first as I was only use to one specific boarding school to watch them however there was only room for my feline at that facility and not my canine. So unfortunately they were going to be separated. Alicia from Guided Footsteps was so thorough with her processes, very informative, communication remained consistent. To add, Alicia had A-1 review ratings, testimonials on google and her official website. Once o was able to get all my questions answered and agree to boarding, Alicia sent all her paper work electronically to review and sign off on. Very easy confident process. She also gives you an itemized break down of your daily charges for you to review before confirming the booking. There was no pressure, no fine print, no hidden fees, everything was straight forward. Alicia also has 5 fur babies of her own in which one happens to be a black lab name Buddy who looked like a twin to my black lab Onyx which was very cool! Onyx gained 5 new besties and I can tell he missed them. Alicia sent us daily updates and attached photos of Onyx playing or relaxing. She sent us the absolute cutest thanksgiving photo I'll post with this review. Alicia's proactiveness and communication brought my family and I lots of comforts knowing our Onyx was in great hands! I absolutely do plan to utilize Alicia's services in the future. She has been a true blessing and nothing but amazing! I highly recommend Guided Footsteps Canine Camp!

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Daily pictures, and updates=total trust. Christina is wonderful with our 6 babies. She comes to the…read morehouse beforehand to make sure of any changes in routine and always confirms information received. Reasonable prices and so down to earth. We never worry.