Most often the staff seems to forget who their clients are and why they are there. There is a who…read morecares attitude because they have a closed waiting list. So, if you don't like it,you can leave comes through loud and clear. The horses are reasonably well taken care of.

Ride on is a fantastic facility with locations in Newbury Park & Chatsworth. The offer therapeutic…read morehorse riding for children & adults with special needs as well as veterans. A volunteer run organization. Check out their website for more info.

A truly magical and heartwarming experience Watching my…read moredaughter connect with the animals in such a gentle and peaceful way was deeply special -- a moment I will always carry in my heart. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the animals are calm and lovingly cared for, creating an environment that feels safe, serene, and full of love. I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful place. It's more than a visit -- it's a meaningful connection.

We had The Little Zoo come out for my son's birthday party and the kids absolutely loved it. Even…read moremost of the adults were intrigued and huddled in as close as they could. They came with a wide variety of animals that were interesting to see, pet and feed in some circumstances. They kept the kids interested and attentive the entire time and the pacing of the show and the introduction and explanation of the animals was perfect. What an amazingly fun and educational experience.

I just completed the "Connecting to Your True Creative Self" workshop at Indigo Equine this…read moreSaturday. I had no idea what to expect when I walked onto the ranch, and I ended up experiencing such an incredible day. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone, and this workshop was exactly what I needed to reground and get back in touch with myself and the world. I felt rejuvenated and refreshed afterwards, and highly recommend signing up for a workshop. We were a group of 3 women with our leader Andi, Horse Safety Manager Lisa, and photographer Jasmine. Master Chef Ed provided morning coffee (strong the way I like it!) and a delicious lunch on an open veranda. We had a full day of visualization and creative exercises lead by Andi. Not having done many workshops in the past, I felt very comfortable and supported by Andi (and everyone else), and I got a lot out of each activity. These exercises were interspersed with on the ground interactions with the Indigo Equine herd (currently numbering at 7 horses, 1 steer and growing). It was incredible meeting all of the herd and interacting with them. They are a motley crew to be sure, and have a lot share with their human interlopers! The day was very full, but we never felt rushed, and it was very relaxing. The ranch is just gorgeous and secluded, but only a 40 minute drive for me from mid-city Los Angeles. It was a great escape, and I left the workshop with useful tools to lean into for my day to day life (not to mention the beautiful journal, water bottle, hand sanitizer and mask that Andi provided at the beginning of the workshop!). All the activities were outside and felt very Covid safe. Everyone was wearing masks and respectful of social distancing (except for the horses!). I highly recommend booking a workshop at Indigo Equine if you are feeling a little ragged from the stresses of today's living. Take a day to let Andi and her team take care of you - you won't regret it!

From the owner: We partner horses with humans in on-the-ground activities in order to give people the opportunity…read moreto get more in touch with their true feelings. This is a very experiential and hands-on approach to learning, but there is a strong Spiritual component to this work, as well, and it is why I wanted to combine these two complementary practices into one, more comprehensive experience.

Animal Arts Pet Grooming is one of the best places I've taken my two Goldendoodles. The staff is…read morealways friendly, professional, and clearly cares about the animals. My dogs come back looking great, smelling clean, and--most importantly--happy. They're patient, take their time, and do an excellent job every visit. It's hard to find a groomer you can truly trust, but Animal Arts has earned that trust with us. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality grooming and great service.

After my second visit today, there are several problems. my dog did not look nearly close to the…read morereference photo I provided, whatever I didn't care too much in the moment I got him. Now that I'm back home taking a closer look, I'm not happy with the cut at all. He stinks, doesn't smell clean at all! He smells like nail grinder shavings and burnt hair? And he's been itching like crazy so I go take a closer look at his sanitary area and it looks very irritated.

I waited a bit to write a review in order to be able to better comment after a year with my pal and…read more her ability to adapt to a new home, interact with people and dogs, and trainability. I could not be happier! On all levels, Birdie (born Harper on Christmas day 2024 for those interested in lineage), has been nothing short of a delight. What a joy! She loves people. She loves animals. She loves her toys. She's a real character. A purebred goofball. Folks immediately comment on her intellect, cuteness, and affable personality. She is the talk of the neighborhood and beyond. A few have urged me to get her onto the big screen and another breeder who shows dogs even remarked that she is 'show quality' in appearance and demeanor, further requesting contact information for Golden Meadows which I happily provided. These pups are bursting with personality and she makes me laugh every day. She has been very easy to train and we are looking to have her become a therapy dog so others can also share in and benefit from her loving nature. It just overflows. Both the breeders and process are highly commendable - even, or especially, as I had to complete the transaction from across country. I have recommended them to a number of folks. I always highlight that the description of their pups are spot on. It is clear that they take the time to get to know and care for them individually. As for health, even though we went through a few issues early on (an initial bout of Giardia and due to her eating something she wasn't supposed to as puppies do - she was sneaky and quick), the Vets all say how healthy she looks and checks out in examinations. She is a hit at the vets' office, never having had an issue and always being compliant during examinations and beyond. Do not hesitate to use Golden Meadows! Many thanks to Tim et al for my buddy Birdie.

The owners barbie and tim are amazing .there puppies are well breed beautiful breed…read more There trained so well. You will be amazed and what great animals i received a white golden creme best temperment what ever concerns i had they answered promptly i highly recommend give them a 5 star

Dr. Polkowski at Comfortable Pets is The Best…read more She visited my senior puppy dog Boom Boom at my house & was so sweet to him. She spent over two hours with us. She examined him & performed various treatments (acupuncture, massage, Assisi loop, etc), but mostly she spent time educating me on how I could care for him better & understand what might be causing him discomfort. I've worked at an animal hospital for over 20 years & am super fortunate to have access to great veterinary care. My dog has a primary veterinarian & I work at an emergency vet facility but Dr. Polkowski was able to offer treatments & knowledge that I wasn't even aware of. She showed me things that I could do at home regularly to help Boom Boom feel better. I adopted Boom Boom from the animal shelter. He came with arthritis & soreness. Fortunately between Dr. Polkowski and Boom Boom's general doctor (at VCA McClave in Reseda), I feel I am better equipped to improve his quality of life.

Best, most caring vet ever. I started fostering and then adopting a husky/pointer mix who my…read moreboyfriend and I named Snoop. She's about a year old and was a mess at first. The foster group (HIT Living Foundation - wonderful people) took her from a high-kill shelter after she was found wandering the streets covered in fleas and ticks and with a lame left leg/paw. She had a brachial plexus avulsion (tearing of the nerves) and wasn't moving the paw, leg or shoulder at all. Any vet will tell you that this is a very hard injury to treat and almost always results in amputation of that leg. Also, in general, Snoop was just not in good physical shape. I found Lori through a recommendation and asked her to come evaluate Snoop after I had been fostering her for about two weeks. I was nervous at first as Snoop is very people scared and only lets my boyfriend and I touch her. Lori, with her wonderful assistant/shaman, Hector (I am not a particularly mystical person but Hector has some super calming influence over animals - even my cat came right up to him and into his lap so I will call him shaman!) came to my home (all covid protocols in) and coaxed Snoop out of her shell and started treating her. Snoop has been getting acupuncture, laser, chiropractic adjustments and B12 shots all from Lori. Snoop looks forward to the visits and is always excited when they come. Also, Lori has trained me quite a bit and I do simple physical therapy exercises with Snoop throughout the week and give Snoop supplements. Honestly all easy stuff that takes about 20 minutes a day. Lori checks in in us regularly and we've now been working with her for about 6 weeks. And the results...Snoop is a different dog. She just started using her shoulder again and regaining some of the feeling in her leg although she still can't walk on it. But she is now full of energy and running around and navigating on three legs quite nicely. She's healthy and filled out and a puppy again. She also can pick up her leg more so she's not dragging the paw around all the time and I don't have to wrap in the house or backyard (only for walks or when we leave). Even if she doesn't regain full use of that leg/paw again, it's been totally worth it. Snoop won't need it amputated and the use of her shoulder is so great. She's also just so healthy and happy now. However, our fingers and crossed and we are still working on getting that paw working. Thanks Lori!

We got our doodle Penny in july 2022 she has been such a joy to have in our family. She is 9 months…read morenow and is the best pup ever!! She is sweet & sassy and gets along with our 1 year old son so well. She's so gentle with him and stays by his side All day! I have recommended Jennifer's canines to about a dozen people who have stopped to ask me where I got my cute pup!! Thank you for everything Billy. We love our Penny girl!

We received our puppy almost 3 years ago--it's hard to believe. Working with this breeder was…read moreincredibly easy and fun. They do a tremendous job! We love our dog and he has been a tremendous family pet, has excellent health and a perfect demeanor.

We have 2 boxers that have been together for a year and suddenly got into a fight. After that they…read morecouldn't be in the same space without charging each other. Heather came to meet with us ASAP and gave us hope, as we were worried we would have to get rid of one. She worked with us and the dogs to give us strategies to slowly bring them back together. We worked for about 3 months following all of her guidance and support. Now they are friends again!!! We can't believe it and Can't thank her enough. She is so patient and knowledgeable with the pups. She gave us great strategies to use. We are still continuing to work with the boys to continue to strengthen their bond to ensure nothing ever happens in the future. Thanks Heather!! You saved us!

For over 20 years Heather has helped us with 7 of our family dogs. Her natural ability to…read morecommunicate with dogs from the moment she meets them is amazing to watch; they really are communicating with each other. Our dogs, mostly German shepherds but also a Belgian Malenois and a Shepherd Husky mix with varying dispositions; she mastered them all. When you see her in action, you'll immediately witness her command of them as well as their understanding of her. Her focused discipline is second only to her ability to lead them in a gentle and loving way. Results soon follow. Heathers wealth of knowledge and experience and in her field has benefited our family, our pets and the relationships therein for over two decades so for our family, there is no one else to call.

I am absolutely, unequivocally obsessed with cats. Frankly, I worship them more than the Egyptians…read moredid and I am quite sure they are Gods. In fact, I am throwing my cat a 5th birthday party literally at the time of this review (she gets a party every year!) and she is laying near me as I type these words waxing her kind, poetic. This means that any place that involves cats is a place I want to be; and thus: cat cafes is a trend I stand behind. A place to hang out with cats AND promote adoptions of said cats on premises? Yes, please! These cafes are growing in popularity and one of note is Purrmaid Cat Café, located in Camarillo a stone's throw from the famous Camarillo Outlets (on the way from Los Angeles to the outlets at the exit prior). Typically, not much positive can be said of social media platform, Facebook but just this once: I can thank them. My cat-loving algorithm is what introduced me to Purrmaid as I proceed to 'follow' the business and engage with the owner on her posts. I immediately knew there was something different about Purrmaid from their competitors and that I would someday need to visit. Purrmaid is the love project of husband-and-wife team Robin (who goes by Cat) and Jeff Kent who were locally known as animal advocates and top-of-the-line pet foster parents. Having dreams of opening an animal sanctuary; the universe opened the door for them as their friend Nikki, OG owner of Purrmaid was giving up the reigns and Robin and Jeff knew this was their time to shine and took over. The rest is history. Located in a busy but quiet strip plaza shopping center; Purrmaid is super welcoming the second you cross their threshold. The small lobby area is colorful, smells amazing and is filled with cat merch for sale from local artists. Refreshments (soda, coffee, water) and Robin's very own homemade baked goods are available for a small sum (and adorably, Purrmaid posts on their socials as though the cats pick the deserts for the day/week!). You must try these desserts! The selections during my visit were chocolate chip cookies and brownies and although these may sound basic - my boyfriend and I were obsessed! The cookies were chewy and soft with browned butter caramelization flavor. So good! Purrmaid isn't your typical cat café and is so much better. After signing a release and paying the $6/person fee (must be at least 7 years of age and children must be accompanied by an adult); you enter the cat room which eschews the standard clinical feel of cat cafes and is instead set-up like a living room which carpeting, couches, arm chairs plus cat towers, shelves and toys galore. Purrmaid is spotless (which my OCD approves) and has a calming, quiet, Zen energy. At Purrmaid, you will feel like you are simply hanging with Robin and her beautiful feline Gods in her living room! Robin and Jeff also have the best interest of the kitties in mind as the cats have access to a cat door to a back room they can 'escape' to when they don't feel like being around guests. Or, they can live out their wild cat fantasies watching bird TV. This is truly a Grade-A cat café. Even the bathroom was spotless and decorated with cats down to the hand towels! As amazing and obsessed with cats Purrmaid is; their mission is to find the cats a forever home and they take this very seriously with a $150 fee, application and home visit and adoption contract. Robin is not playing around when finding the perfect home for these cats whom often come from prior traumatic situations. Want to hold an event or birthday party at Purrmaid? Or attend one of their events like tarot card readings? Yup, they do that too! Purrmaid is an amazing facility! Purrmaid is a purr-fect cat café and Robin and Jeff are simply wonderful individuals running an amazing business. If you are even mildly obsessed with cats - or looking to adopt - you must visit Purrmaid Wed- Sundays 11am-5pm. Heck, you may even see me because I already want to return!

Omg I love this place. They are doing such a great thing by helping these cats out. I am just so…read moregrateful that people in places like this exist. If you can please support go hang out with the kitties buy a couple things they give you a beverage to just hang out with some cats the price is not bad at all great experience just love that people like this exist. The lady that was running the shop that day was so sweet and kind and talked to my daughter about the cats and what a great place.

4 1/2 month-old Lenny is now our second dog to start his puppy training at Zoom Room Culver City !…read more Loves to be there and is learning fast !!! We first discovered ZoomRoom in 2019 when Zoe was a puppy and she happily went through several training courses ! Great staff ! Highly recommend to dog parents !!

Unfortunately, the current Zoom Room ownership is atrocious and I would strongly suggest finding…read moreanother place to train your dog. I had been going to Zoom Room for over 2 years and had experienced some different trainers, some of whom were good, some bad. Finally, there was some consistency with an excellent trainer, Cari, and so I purchased an annual membership. Over the past year I had worked with Cari, who was fantastic. She had an amazing talent for knowing what you and your dog could handle and needed and she prioritized safety and the overall experience. Unfortunately, Cari left recently, and I have to imagine the owner had something to do with it, as clearly this location is horrendously mismanaged. There was a period of time where there were no classes available, and we were never told why. Then randomly they announced "new management" and brought in a trainer who had been shadowing Cari for just a few weeks as the new Manager and solo trainer. I had briefly worked with this trainer and I was not very impressed with his training skills. I did not feel like I would be making progress with my dog any more at this location, so I contacted the owner Diego asking for a partial refund. He talked disrespectfully about his previous employees, ranted about me not giving people a try, and raised his voice, berating me about "what if you signed up for a membership at a yoga studio and your favorite instructor left" among other things. During this rant he also shared that the trainers they get are untrained and uncertified and they go through some basic training before coming on board which does NOT inspire confidence in the future of this location. I have NEVER been spoken to in such a disrespectful, aggressive way as a customer. This franchise is clearly not well run. While they might find gems of trainers like Cari from time to time, you might also get stuck with untrained people.. or possibly even NO instructors. As another review mentions, consistency in trainer is absolutely critical to progress with your dog, and while I understand there is some employee turnover expected over time, this location has experienced too much turnover to be acceptable. I truly did love my experience with Zoom Room while Cari was there but now I highly recommend you save your money. It's not worth spending that much money to potentially have to keep working with different, random, possibly untrained employees and be talked down to by the franchise owner who really needs to hone his business and customer service skills.