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PetSmart

PetSmart

(32 reviews)

I've been a loyal Petsmart customer for years. I remember when they were Petzezz, for crying out…read moreloud (well, the location on Wilson Road, anyway; this store is new by comparison). We shopped at the store on Wilson Road, and then on Trabue, for years before this particular location opened. Since Grove City is closer and a bit easier to get to than Hilliard, we switched stores, and just like the other store, the staff has come to know my mom and I by name. I really like that about Petsmart. You're not just another nameless face to their staff. It doesn't matter if you're a novice or an experienced pet parent, either, which is really nice. I have taken my husky a few times to work on his behavioral issues and work on his manners. By allowing pets into the store, Petsmart has made itself a fantastic learning environment for dogs like mine, who need to work on their obedience and learn that it's not okay to be a jerk when other dogs pass him. Since I'm training my husky to be a service dog, this is crucial. He's not a perfect angel, but the staff love him and he's learning to be more responsive to me and ignore other dogs. They also have training classes available, which I might take part in before we make the cross-country move to Montana. From puppy preschool to basic obedience, the classes cover a lot, including socialization. I do not recommend bringing dogs that are super-aggressive, though. That wouldn't end very well for any dog or person you encounter. Their selection of food and various supplies is pretty good, though they don't carry a number of high-quality premium foods that I have found elsewhere. I keep track of pet food recalls like it's my second job. I know they don't carry most of the grocery store brands (like Dad's and Ol' Roy), which makes me really happy, but they have stuff like Kibbles 'n' Bits and Meow Mix, which are mostly animal by-product and "cereal," neither of which is good for your dogs and/or cats. My husky is on Wellness CORE (low-fat) dry food, and while I do not like feeding my cats dry food, they get Innova and Wellness in addition to their wet food (they get Fancy Feast). Thankfully, Petsmart does carry Wellness and Innova. All the same, I would rather not see grocery store specials on their shelves. Their prices are more reasonable than Petco, and certainly more reasonable than the snobby specialty shops, but I don't think they'd lose business if they pledged to carry only premium pet food as Petco has done. As far as pet treats go, I would rather shop online. Too many of their treats contain ingredients that have no business going into any pet's stomach. My mom did find some organic, 100% chicken jerky that is made here in the States when the Canyon Creek Ranch treats were recalled, but I think that was sheer luck. Like many Petsmarts, this one has a grooming salon for pets, a Banfield Veterinary Hospital, and an adoption center. It doesn't have a pet hotel like one of the other stores in the Columbus area (I think it's the Polaris location that does?) but I don't think the hotel is wholly necessary. They do sell some pet birds and rodents, as well as fish and reptiles, and all of their birds and small animals are vet-checked to ensure that they're healthy. They do NOT sell rabbits, ferrets, puppies, or kittens. I'm not quite sure why anyone would want to support puppy/kitten mills anyway, because those animals are badly-bred and horribly unhealthy. Instead, they host many adoption events to try to find homes for many unwanted pets. I have seen Colony Cats and Cat Welfare, as well as Tri-State Collie Rescue, among the dozens of general and breed-specific dog and cat rescues at their events. Since kill shelters also hold adoption events at local Petsmarts, many, many lives have been saved. When you check out at the register, you can also donate to Petsmart Charities, which benefits homeless pets. Friendly staff, decent selection of food and supplies, helping homeless pets, and an overall enjoyable atmosphere warrant the five-star rating, negative aspects aside.

This store was very unclean. Dried pee and poo spots everywhere. It was very apparent that this…read morestore hasn't cleaned their floors in quite awhile. Do not bring your pets into this store, they're likely leaving with some sort of ailment.

Lin Lar Grooming - Lin Lar groomer's 
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Lin Lar Grooming

(10 reviews)

Hilltop

I dont like all the negative reviews I'm seeing because here I am 3 years later leaving another…read morepositive review because I've always had great service from linlair and will continue taking my dogs here. And my dog Chubbs wont let me do nothing to him but bath an that's a job just doing that with him so they handle him very well, So Thanks alot groomers at Linlair because I know my dog Chubbs is a challenge an you have not once complained! Thanks alot!!

If I could give a negative star review, I would in a heartbeat. I want to start by saying I have…read morenever taken any of my own pets here before but my husband and his family have for as long as they can remember. I would NEVER recommend this place to ANYONE. My father-in-law told me he's taken his pets here for a long time because they DO NOT require vaccinations. Should've been a red flag, in my opinion. Well, this is the second time since I've lived in the same household as him that he's taken his cats in for grooming & they return home with fleas. The last time, which was back in May, my husband took his cat (Ollie) in for a groom. He mentioned to me when he dropped him off that the staff was rude & basically treated him as if he was an inconvenience because they were so short staffed. Poor Ollie returned home so badly infested with fleas that he was literally ripping chunks of his own fur out. Within a week, he was clearly distraught & went from a shy cat who was typically afraid to even go upstairs to one who was sleeping on the STOVE & in the SINK. He stayed in the basement so it took a while for me to notice how bad the situation was but when I did, he had quickly spread them throughout the entire house. It started to all make sense to me when he was staying upstairs because he was clearly trying to escape the fleas. All of our animals (who have been proactively treated btw) are now suffering because of this. My personal dog, who has actively been treated his entire life is at risk because he has an autoimmune disease that directly affects his blood. It's to the point where we had to hire an exterminator to treat the house. It's now 5 months later & we're still treating our poor animals for fleas & the cat who went to them has passed due to the severity of the infestation. (I'm talking we went from a flea free home to a situation where fleas were pouring out of this poor cats nose & eyes within a couple weeks of being groomed here. All of the animals have always returned with fleas after being in their care & not once did they even mention a thing about fleas. I have never experienced this before as I have never & will never take my babies here & always give my animals the best care I can provide for them. I'm posting this as a warning to others to avoid the terrible experience my family has had with these people. Again, according to my father-in-law, they don't require vaccines which is a HUGE no-no in this industry. DO BETTER before you hurt another animal. You've cost my family & I a lot of money and a LIFE because of your negligence. I have also attached screenshots from when my husband dropped his cat off & the treatment he received from the staff. How could anyone trust to leave their pets with someone like this is beyond my understanding. I am beyond livid over this experience but above anything else, I truly hope this place improves & takes this to heart so none of their other patients ever have to go through what I've witnessed from this place.

Bark Busters Home Dog Training Columbus South - Hiking in the Woods

Bark Busters Home Dog Training Columbus South

(1 review)

We have an adorable Morkie named Charlie that we adopted approximately 5 months ago. Charlie is…read moresweet, playful, and loving, but he also came to us with some bad habits, namely food guarding, excessive barking, and aggression towards other dogs (but never biting). We talked to a couple of people and did some research and after reading the Bark Busters reviews, we decided to put our trust in Noah. We had our first lesson last night and it's like we have a different dog now! We were convinced that it would take several lessons because the behaviors seemed so ingrained and extreme. However, Noah was super helpful in breaking down why Charlie was behaving in the negative ways I was describing above and he taught us how to speak to Charlie in a language he can understand. After just two hours working with Noah, we now have established boundaries and a channel for communication unlike anything we ever thought possible. Best of all, Charlie can relax and rest assured that we are his people and we have his back! I know it seems like a lot of money to spend, but it was worth every penny! If you put your trust in Noah and Bark Busters, I can't imagine that you or your beloved pet will be disappointed! Thank you, Noah!!!!

From the owner: We believe no dog is beyond help. Are you embarrassed by your dogs behavior? We work with you in…read moreyour home as thats where most problems start. We continue on with walks, we may go to a park, or a coffee shop so that you can travel where you want, to share life with your best friend. We teach you how to communicate with your best friend for a greater outcome. The most important thing your dog needs to understand is that you're their leader and provider in virtually every aspect of their lives. I teach my clients how to be the "leader of the pack" by educating and coaching them. This is essentially how to root out your dog's unwanted behavior issues which will ultimately lead to a fun, happy and well-balanced relationship with your dog. When I work with you, I'll teach you how to correct unwanted behaviors and communicate to your dog by using only body language and voice tones which is essentially how they communicate to each other. I do in-home, private behavioral therapy training because that is where we can get the most attention from the dog, it's where most problems occur, and it's where we can obtain the fastest results. Clients see results literally in the very first session!

Angel Animal Hospital - 1 of the exam room. Must be mainly for cats by decorations

Angel Animal Hospital

(19 reviews)

What a caring place for animal care. Everyone of the staff I dealt with spoke of how they cared for…read moremy dear old cat. Spooky Boo was abondoned by her owners of 14 years in January when they moved and left her in the house they sold. Wife had developed some allergies and if the new owners didn't want her, they were going to put her to sleep!!! She was left alone for a month, but a cat rescue took Boo and I adopted her less than a month ago. I was worried about leaving her at a vet but had no choice with my apartment being sprayed. Boo was well cared for and comforted thru the day. Had a cat bed and when Boo hid under it, the staff knew it was the noise of other pets and let her hide. She was feed the food I left. Boo purred at every one she met I was told. When I explained that I am leary about shots for cats over age 10, I was told the vet understood and once they saw Boo's records, none were asked for. In fact, I was told nothing was needed until next year. No special food was suggested, unlike other vets I have been in the past. I am very happy to find a good vet so close to my apartment in my new city.

I've been bringing my pets here for about 11 years, I feel very confident in Dr. Fisher's knowledge…read moreas a veterinarian. She has 30-40yrs experience, and knows what she's doing. But WOW this vet is so expensive! Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours here on just a routine appointment, and also don't expect to leave here without spending at least $300-$400 per pet. I do love the expertise, care and compassion that comes with this vet, but it is a very expensive place to go. I have considered going to a different veterinarian, but if you Google each of the procedures & services and national averages for those costs, and they are within the national averages. I think pet care is just very expensive!! I like that this vet office is a converted house, each of the examination rooms are very cute.

A Purrfect Start - nonprofit - Updated November 2026

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