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    Brooks Veterinary Service

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    On a Monday, my wife, Barbara, took our dog Roomie into see him related to lack of appetite and lethargy as he hadn't eaten for 2 days and had very little energy. Dr. Brooks checked his temperature, felt his stomach and came to the conclusion that Roomie was fine and probably ate something that wasn't sitting right in his stomach. He prescribed us some special dog food and when we got home Roomie ate it up and did the same thing the next day and seemed to getting back to his old self. This ended up being short lived as during the next few days he slowly stopped eating again and moving slower. We called Dr. Brooks around 9:30 am on Saturday morning as we felt something was seriously wrong with Roomie. We told him that he stopped eating again, he had very little energy and seemed to have trouble breathing. He ask me if Roomie had been vomiting or have diarrhea of which I answered no. He then said it didn't sound serious because he wasn't losing any fluids and that he should be fine for a visit with him on Monday. We were concerned but trust it. On Sunday, we came back from being out at around 5 pm to find Roomie hyperventilating. At this point we absolutely knew that this was an emergency and called Dr. Brooks immediately. He did not answer. We left a message on his emergency line and waited for a phone call back. He did not call us back. Our only option was to drive Roomie 2 + hours to Avarvada to an urgent care. Once we arrived at the urgent care, they told us that Roomie had a bacterial infection that had most likely been building over the several weeks and that at this point his lungs were filled with blood and puss which was the reason he was having trouble breathing. Due to his low pulse, the progression of the infection and the grim reality that he wouldn't survive a surgery to remove whatever was causing the infection, we had to make the impossible decision to put Roomie down. Now, I am NOT blaming Dr. Brooks for not catching the infection the first time he saw Roomie but I am pretty upset that he didn't seem more worried about Roomie when we called him on Saturday, and more concerned about getting out to enjoy his weekend. I am even more upset that when we called his emergency line, not only did he not call us back within an hour or two, he DIDN'T CALL US BACK AT ALL. Why have an emergency number if you aren't going to be available? From what it sounds like, he couldn't have saved my dogs life anyway but he should have at least called us back. Roomie was about 9 years old. We had him since we lived in Santiago, Chile and had traveled with us to the US and has visited almost 30 states. He was incredibly special to us so I felt people really should know our experience with Dr. Brooks ESPECIALLY FOR THE TRAVELERS out there. Now, I am not sure how he is as a regular vet but when it comes to an emergency I would seriously recommend thinking twice before bringing your dog to Dr. Brooks.

    Dr. Brooks takes such good care of my sweet kitty.

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    They have helped our do's a couple times when the needed services at our cabin. Thanks!

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    We are so excited about our dog Teddy (32lbs at 2 yrs). He trained into a FANTASTIC service dog!…read more He has riddden in planes, carried my purse, and picked up anything that I have dropped on the floor. But with my mobility issues increasing, we need a larger doodle to push open doors and help me with my balance by being taller and wearing a handle on his vest. We wouldn't go to any other breeder because of the FABULOUS temperament that Teddy naturally has. It is PERFECT for being a service animal and my trainer and my vet both suggested obtaining the same breed! Thank you Melanie and Angela!!!!

    We could not be happier with our family dog. It's surreal knowing that we have the best dog- and…read moreit's true. She is smarter than every dog she meets. She is cuter than every dog she meets. She is also nicer than every dog she meets. It's not even a question. This is because of how they raise their puppies. It's really scary to make a decision like this. Especially since we did not pick our dog in person. I like the security of knowing that my dog is totally healthy, and I like the relationship I currently have with gorgeousdoodles. I ask them questions all the time. You become part of the family. They helped us when we freaked out about having a puppy (you will freak out), and they still give us advice on collars, training, shots, everything. They stay in touch with everyone- from Halloween contests to Happy birthdays. I hate to think people would be scared away by an obviously angry reviewer who didn't get the dog they thought they were getting. We were told immediately that this was part of the process. It's not like buying a car. They get to know you and the puppies at the same time. It's fluid. You may not get to pick a specific dog. They will narrow it down. That's what you want tho. You want a good fit. You talk about what your looking for. I had to remind myself that they are dogs first, people second. So if an email wasn't immediately responded too, I assumed they were dealing with a full liter of puppies. After having a puppy for a few months I understood this better. Imagine half a dozen! The breeder relationship is really difficult. You will feel overwhelmed. You are in good hands here. Plus you will have the dog of your dreams. Seriously.

    Rocky Mountain Pet Resort

    Rocky Mountain Pet Resort

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    I did not end up using RMP because we decided to do an intensive board and train boot camp at last…read moreminute, but after several hours of research and calls with kennels throughout Summit County and Denver, and multiple calls with RMP, we would absolutely use RMP for boarding, especially challenging dogs. They seem to possess the expertise and experience, and most importantly, love, to manage difficult dogs who dont play well with others, dog and human. I know its odd to write a review without actually using RPM's facility, but i was so impressed with the time they took to educate me on their approach to dealing with difficult dogs and how devoted they are to caring for your dog like it was there own.

    Not a day goes by that I don't regret bringing my dog here for boarding. I checked my dog Nirvana…read morein for boarding on February 6, 2023 in good health with no prior injuries. In the morning of February 7, 2023 I received text messages and photos of Nirvana from the manager Stacy that mentioned nothing of this injury. She said that Nirvana was doing just great via text. (see photos below) However, my dog looked very uncomfortable and now knowing that she had a torn ligament, it seems like she was not being properly cared for as the photos so her sitting in an office chair, meaning that they were having her crawl in and out of the chair while she was injured, and also putting her in a situation where she could've further injured herself. On February 8, 2023 I received a phone call from the manager Stacey, stating that Nirvana had suffered a minor sprain while boarding, and had developed a limp. Allegedly Nirvana was examined by a veterinarian Dr.Sarah Love who is their "resident" Vet (owner's wife). They advised me that the "minor injury" would heal naturally within a few weeks, and that no further care or diagnostics was deemed to be needed by Dr. Love. Nirvana's medical records prove she never had a limp/injury before this incident. Because of the dishonesty and lack of transparency about the injury in boarding, my dog did not get the proper medical care she needed in an appropriate amount of time. A few months passed and she continued to not heal, and seemed to be in pain. In autumn of 2023 I took her in for an examination from a vet in our local community of Santa Monica, CA. The staff was immediately very concerned and asking for medical records from the initial examination. I explained that no medical records were ever provided and despite making multiple phone calls to contact Rocky Mountain Pet Resort or Dr. Sarah love for medical records of the alleged exam that took place, they have refused to cooperate or provide any records. After receiving radiology in October 2023, and proper care here in California, my dog was diagnosed with a permanent ligament injury. She has been prescribed medication that she permanently hast to take that she never had to take before prior to this injury. The veterinarian made it very clear that if the injury had been properly disclosed at the time, and had been properly examined by a medical professional, that there was more that could have been done when the initial injury took place. Unfortunately, because Rocky Mountain pet resort intentionally deceived me regarding the severity of her injury neglected to provide Nirvana proper care in a timely manner in response to the injury. The injury has now become a chronic permanent injury that does not have any options as far as further surgeries or treatment. Rocky Mountain Pet Resort has been so difficult regarding the situation that they have even asked me to no longer contact them, yet they were never able to professionally respond to the situation either. They have refused any refunds for her care, and I have accumulated many medical bills for my dog since bringing her to this facility. The worst part is that my dog lives in chronic pain on a daily basis, and she is in so much pain that she does not even want to go down the stairs to use the restroom. She used to be able to enjoy her quality of life after being rescued by me and we used to be able to go on long walks around the Los Angeles Marina now she is barely able to complete a quarter mile walk around our neighborhood. She constantly is licking the injury and also this creates other concerns like she could cause an infection because she licks her self to the point where there is a open wound out of pain. Now she also has to wear an E collar often, and that is not very comfortable for her. Her life was never like this until she boarded at Rocky Mountain Pet Resort. I took ample time to disclose Nirvana's special needs due to her situation as a rescue dog. Stacey assured me that Rocky Mountain Pet Resort had the capacity to work with her as a rescue dog and handle her special accommodations that we had discussed. This injury could've been easily prevented had the boarding facility followed the appropriate care for my dog. Prior to boarding Nirvana I took the time to disclose her special needs, and it was discussed that she was from Los Angeles an unfamiliar with snow. It was also disclosed that she cannot really be around other dogs. During this conversation Stacey was provided very detailed directions to not walk her without a leash on and keep her away from other dogs. And if needed to minimize walks, and to not take her on the snow. They ignored all special care instructions & fed her food that could have triggered intestinal bleeding!

    Brooks Veterinary Service - vet - Updated May 2026

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