We adopted our puppy from here at 11 weeks. She had been brought up from a kill shelter down south…read morewith her brother and had been with them for about 2 weeks prior to adoption. They did a wonderful job with socializing her and starting her off on training. The facility itself is beautiful. It's very clean and well staffed. We were able to spend time with different puppies out in the main area, which gave us the chance to see how they did with other dogs, people, etc. We probably spent two hours there and never felt rushed into making a decision. Highly recommend!

Awesome experience. We adopted 2 brothers. Brianna was helpful and available to answer any question…read moreI had. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This is the place to go to adopt some awesome pets

They care about the animals in the shelter. I have had cats arrive at my house in need of rescuing…read more I already have 4 cats. I have brought cats to the shelter to be cared for. They are loving and caring.

Emily was so great and spent lots of time with me helping me find the perfect dog--this shelter is…read moreclean and bright and the staff and volunteers clearly care about the animals there. If you're looking for a new feline or canine companion then I highly recommend AWS in New Milford!

They responded quickly after putting in the application but should put on petfinder if the kitten…read moreor cat already has a potential adopter that way it is easier to choose one to adopt. We adopted our kitten over a month ago his orginal name was Easy but we changed it to Ace, he is healthy and happy and would definitely adopt from them again.

One of the best rescues I have dealt with when adopting my kittens. The kittens are all in foster…read morehomes and well loved. We adopted two of the greatest kittens in the world and we owe it all to Wells Valley Cat Sanctuary!

It's been such a joy to add a kitten from Ragdoll tales to our family. We never expected to love a…read morecat so much! It's been a few months and we are literally obsessed with our KitKat- she is everything our family needed. KitKat adores and loves us (I didn't think this was possible with cats) and we love her to pieces. She loves being in our company, always hanging around and being in the mix. We even took her to our summer beach week. Another thing I was surprised to learn that cats can travel and love it?!  Now we are ready for a second one from a ragdoll tales. Highly recommend Elena and her beautiful ragdoll kitties!

We had the most lovely, professional and easy experience adopting our cat from Ragdoll Tales in…read moreArmonk, NY. From the initial contact to the clear contract and information, along with meeting the kittens, choosing and picking up our perfect little girl. Elena and her family clearly love this breed, keep an impeccably clean house and environment for their cats and their four young children. Our kitten has been so well acclimated by Elena and her family which has made our experience and the kitten's experience to coming to our home that much easier. I highly recommend this lovely breeder! We are thrilled to have a healthy kitten and there is nothing better than an easy and healthy start! Thank you!

Beezys pack was so quick and communicative and we had a great session! She understood our dog…read moreimmediately and gave us great feedback and instructions to fix some of her behavior issues. She also set us up with some helpful guides for the future! 10/10 recommend.

Beezys Pack provided me with great resources and tips for my pup who was dealing with bad…read morereactivity. She works with many rescues and also helped with some of the pups I was fostering. Aubrey is so caring, passionate, and knowledgeable, you can tell she really cares about the work she does / helping pups, and it makes a BIG difference. So grateful to have her as a continuous resource.

Puppies are great. Soooooooooooooooooooo muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh funnnnnnnnnnnnnn to seeeeeeereeee…read moreallllll those beautiful quality puppies

From the owner: BoBo's Best Kennels LLC is a premier dog breeding, boarding, and grooming facility located in…read moreMeriden, CT. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch care and accommodations for your furry friends. Our experienced staff ensures that each dog receives individualized attention and love during their stay with us. Whether you need a new family member or a safe place for your pet to stay while you're away, BoBo's Best Kennels is the perfect choice for all your canine needs.

During an evening-time medical emergency, they saved my mom's cat's life. That's reason enough for…read morefive stars. What really stood out, beyond that was the customer/patient service. They are really exceptional at streamlining information from nurse to doctor to surgeon etc., and keeping me informed at every step. I've just never seen this kind of A+ efficiency/communication before in the health sector. They also paid close attention to the cat the whole time she was there. Highly recommend.

I brought my cat in for emergency treatment after it was mauled by a neighborhood dog…read more They basically soaked me to pay for care that was very unhelpful. I truly believe that they had no intention of helping me or my cat. They just wanted to soak me for money as the poor cat died. NB. This veterinary clinic is own by KKR, a private equity. They're only in it for the money. Newtown Veterinary Specialists 52 Church Hill Rd Newtown, CT 6470 Practice Website Consolidator: PetVet Care Centers Investor: KKR

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

I am heartbroken as I write this. My beautiful dog Fritz had to be put down yesterday at only 8…read moreyears old. He had degenerative myelopothy which is what took him in the end. His entire life, he suffered from awful skin rashes and horrible allergies to almost every food imaginable. He had to get a caddie shot every month, baths every 2 weeks, and was allergic to EVERY meat except fish. He had a limited diet and at several times in his life, he was under weight and struggled to gain it back due to all of his intolerances. He was constantly itching, bleeding, oozing, and scabbing up all over his body. Our poor beautiful baby was taken from us way too soon and I am disgusted by the lack of care Wilhendorf has. Degenerative myelopothy can be tested for because it is genetic and they NEVER should have bred two dogs that had the gene. It is a HORRIBLE way to watch your dog suffer and I am heartbroken and hurt. Do not adopt a dog from this place. My family even tried to call John a few years back to see if other dogs from Fritz's litter had allergies too, and he could care less and was no help. I loved my Fritz with all my heart and I am appalled by this organization's carelessness. These breeders need to be held accountable for the pain they've caused our poor animal and our family.

From the owner: Specializing in private, personalized dog behavior and training services designed to meet you and…read moreyour dog's unique needs. Over 30 years of exceptional service to CEOs, K9 officers, veterinarians and, most importantly -- Dog-Loving FAMILIES Like Yours. John Rodriguez, owner of Elite Canine LLC, is an internationally recognized dog trainer and behavior expert who will work with you and your dog to create the enjoyable relationship you desire in the personal atmosphere you deserve. Serving discriminating dog owners throughout Connecticut, parts of New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

5 stars -- Empire State K-9 changed my dog -- and honestly, changed me, too…read more I don't write reviews like this often. But this deserves it. My dog Coco is family. She's also high-energy, distractible, reactive, social to a fault -- the mayor of every block. Walking her was a full-time job. I'd resigned myself to always having a leash-yanking, sidewalk-sprinting, bird-chasing kind of pup. Then I found Empire State K-9. After almost two weeks of immersive training, Coco came home a different dog -- not in spirit, but in structure. She still has her spark, but now there's focus behind it. She heels. She respects boundaries. She listens. She can walk by my side, calmly, even in high-distraction environments. A pigeon flew by today -- she started to glance, and with the smallest tug, she turned back to me and kept walking. That kind of transformation doesn't happen by accident. It's built through consistency, skill, empathy, and serious time on the ground. And that's exactly what Empire State K-9 delivers. From the moment I dropped her off, I felt like I was handing her over to someone who truly cared -- not just about dogs, but about people, too. The trainer spent hours with me upfront: walking me through the theory, the tools, the transitions, and the work I'd need to do when she came back. I got worksheets. Real-time walkthroughs. Space to ask questions. Time to process. He even drove me to and from the train. Brought me lunch. Gave me trash bags when I forgot them. The care was constant, not performative. Coco came home with a new collar, a new leash, and a completely new relationship with the world. She now lies down at my feet when we enter restaurants -- something I never could have imagined before. I can finally take my hand off the leash and trust that she won't bolt. Even now, I get unlimited follow-ups for three months -- real access: calls, texts, whatever I need. No nickel-and-diming, no weird fine print. If I had to offer one piece of constructive feedback, it's that sometimes the sessions ran a little long -- the wrap up one especially. I was promised two hours and hit closer to three. I was totally fried by the end. But to his credit, he noticed immediately, read the room, and got me to the train with kindness and care. So even the one "flaw" was handled with grace. Was this worth the cost? Yes. Would I recommend it to anyone who feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure where to start? Absolutely. Will I be continuing to work with Empire State K-9 moving forward? 100%. Three months of training post I dont know of another bootcamp that offers that. This wasn't just training. It was transformation -- for both of us.

Look no further!!! Rick truly is a one of a kind dog trainer and animal behaviorist. If you need…read morechanges, this is who you need! What makes him stand apart is he trains the family as much as he trains the dog so you get a complete understanding of your dog's behavior and the how, why, and when to apply what you learn in the course. We, as a family, learned just as much or even more than our dogs learned! He includes the entire family in the classes which was awesome because it kept my husband and I on the same page so we didn't confuse our dogs and he taught my kids proper dog safety and proper engagement which is crucial! We found Rick about 8 years ago when we got our first dog, Scout, a shepherd/Doberman mix, who was extremely anxious, fearful and aggressive towards anyone outside our family and other animals. It was impossible, stressful, and downright embarrassing to take him anywhere due to his insistent barking, pulling, and lunging... so we sought out help. We had a hard time finding a trainer who was willing to even take on the training of Scout and actually had multiple trainers tell us just to put him down!!! As soon as we met Rick, he was not only willing to work with Scout, but was enthusiastic that he could treat Scout's individual issues and get us the results we wanted which was such a relief!! Scout entered Rick's program and he had a COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION. He gained so much confidence and control through the program and through Rick training us as the handlers, Scout was comfortable in whatever situation he was in because he could trust us as his alphas and that he was safe under our command because of the skills Rick taught us. Flash forward to 2020, my father bought a Rottweiler puppy that ended up being way to much for him to handle so he asked us to take her and my first phone call was to Rick... She was OUT OF CONTROL. We adopted Phoenix, and started her training right away. She had entirely different issues than Scout, mostly no control, no house manners, and had no social skills. Rick worked with her and almost instantly she was a different dog. She was still her happy-go-lucky self, but had manners and control. Through her growth, Rick worked with her and us to mold her into the ideal family dog! Scout & Phoenix are able to enjoy life much more as we are able to handle all settings and bring them along with us anywhere with confidence. He just has a complete understanding and nature with dogs and it's astonishing to watch him work. We are so grateful for what Rick has brought to our family and will always go to him for our dogs in the future!