EDIT TO REVIEW: I made multiple attempts to reach the facility, including three phone calls and two text messages, before receiving any contact. The owner's statement that "we followed up early with you the next morning" is inaccurate; they only reached out after I had made five requests. Additionally, during the phone conversation, no substantial information was conveyed.
Regarding the feeding and "bloat" concern, this was never mentioned during our prior discussion. It appears this claim was made after the fact, seemingly to justify actions taken under the guise of my dog's safety. However, I do not believe this was the case.
With respect to the drop-off time, I had confirmed with a staff member that a 10:30 am drop-off was acceptable due to a prior commitment. However, on the day of drop-off, I was informed by another staff member that this timing was not permissible. It is both unprofessional and unreasonable for the owner to publicly place blame on a paying customer rather than address these concerns through a direct, professional response to my emails.
Furthermore, I had reached out to the facility's manager via the email provided online, but my communication was blocked. I have attached relevant photos for reference. I look forward to ensuring the safe return of my dog and hope this issue can be resolved professionally.
I encourage the facility to address these concerns directly via email.
Original review:
I am extremely disappointed with the service at Austin Pup Culture. Most recently, I was only informed via email about my dog being attacked, which should have been communicated to me immediately. The incident happened earlier in the day, and I should have been notified at that time, not hours later. They then waited over 12 hours to respond to my emails and calls. I still have yet to receive an email. I asked to speak to the owner, and they claimed Chris was not the owner, yet it says it right here on this yelp page. I am out of state now, and pray my dog is safe until I can pick him up.
Additionally, I've experienced multiple issues with the facility's communication and professionalism. First, I was told one drop-off time for my dog's evaluation, only to be given a different time later by another staff member. Then, when I dropped my dog off, I informed them he hadn't had breakfast, yet I received a message saying they chose not to feed him. There was no clarity to feed dogs before drop off, and he eats after drop off time. This should have been clarified before hand. Once again, the staff lacks communication. These ongoing issues make it clear that the facility's attention to detail and customer care is severely lacking. I will not be returning and would advise other pet owners to look elsewhere. read more