It's taken me 6 months since my sweet boy passed away to be able to finally express my feelings on…read morehis passing. I am extremely heartbroken and regret using a breeder who does not genetic test their dogs. Because Barbara does not, I lost my sweet longhaired mini dachshund at just under a year and a half old to a rare autoimmune disease that would have been avoided had she tested her dogs. At a year old, my baby boy started developing an issue where he would regurgitate up all his food. He was tested for and diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease, myasthenia gravis. It is essentially a disease that impacts the body's muscle ability to function. It had appeared dormant in him, but can manifest either later on, or straight after birth. Dogs with myasthenia gravis can have the potential to live long and healthy lifes, but only with constant monitoring of their eating habits. A dog with myasthenia gravis must be watched constantly and can not be allowed to eat or drink water if it is not in an upright position. That is the only way to ensure a healthy life. He lost eyelid function and could not close his eyes; he developed facial drooping, and the worst of all, he developed irreversible esophageal damage. He could not even eat a bug off the ground without regurgitating it back up. Because of the disease, I had to have him on a series of medications, management from a vet as well as a neurologist, and feed him solely in an upright position (for at least 20-30 minutes), lest he regurgitate his food. The issue behind regurgitation is aspiration pneumonia, which can be lethal at worst, and at best, require medication and hospitalization. This diagnosis and treatment cost over $25,000, as in the process of diagnosing myasthenia gravis, my poor boy developed pneumonia twice. I ultimately had no choice but to put him down when he developed pneumonia a third time and his body could not fight off the infection. He was suffering and no amount of oxygen therapy or antibiotics would have cured the infection. This disease would have been completely preventable had Barbara tested her dogs for genetic diseases. As a recessive gene, myasthenia gravis is extremely rare. However, it is passed to offspring when both parents are carriers for the gene. This means that two of her breeding dogs must be carriers for myasthenia gravis, and the likelihood of additional puppies being born with it are high. Save yourself the tens of thousands of dollars, time, and heartbreak and find a breeder that genetic tests their dogs. I am heartbroken every day of my life after losing my sweet boy. Anyone who has ever owned a dachshund knows that they are always close to you, and the bond you develop is incredible. It is heartbreaking to have lost my sweet boy at one and a half years old to a disease that could have been avoided if responsible breeding was done. Not only was it a severe financial constraint to have to pay over $25,000 to try to keep him alive, but I neglected myself as well, losing sleep, and constantly on edge and attempting to avoid him eating anything, lest he develop aspiration pneumonia. It was exhausting constantly living on edge, but that is the only way to give a dog with myasthenia gravis a long and healthy life. I'm heartbroken, exhaused, and finally starting to recover mentally after losing my sweet boy. Do not do the same; find a breeder that genetic tests their dogs, and ask to see the testing. Ethical breeders are happy to do so.

Had to update. We ended up giving up our puppy. A year and a half in, tens of thousands of dollars…read morein obedience classes, but the dog had such aggressions issues that professional after another kept throwing their hands up. We ended up listening to the last one and just gave him up. It was not easy. We reached out to the breeder with no help whatsoever. Could not possibly be more disappointed and heartbroken

Shana has amazing dogs. We are so happy with our golden doodle. She is an amazing dog.read more

This breeder has done an amazing job. The puppy mom is a service dog standard poodle and the dad…read moreis from a champion line. Most important is that the dogs are healthy and have wonderful dispositions. When we arrived we were given hand sanitizer and Lysol and breeders had on masks so I appreciated the conscientious handling of things. She brought mother dog out to meet us first and then father dog who was also on premises. She answered my many questions patiently and really seems to be a kind hearted person. The dog we brought home is exactly what you would want. Great disposition, curious and not aggressive and learning so fast it's shocking. Pushing a bell to go out for potty on her first day at our house. The breeder provided some food to go home along with a littermate scented toy and towel. She asked questions from us and watched us interact with the dogs and checked to see how the puppy did on the ride home, I'm so happy to have found this wonderful breeder and the next addition to our family,!

Been in touch, application went well, everything sounded promising. Home visit had to be made,…read morebecause I was a little father than usual and due to her schedule conflicts beyond out of my control, Joy decided to adopt the pup to someone else without giving me a chance. I even changed my schedule to accommodate Joy's schedule. It's been months, but I think about the pup a lot. It really broke my heart and still not ready to look again.

Any person that takes time out of a their life to help animals is automatically superior to other…read morehuman beings in my book, thank you Jaime & Elizabeth, that is why I give 5 stars. There is however a caveat... when I met this rescue the person that gives their whole HEART and TIME to giving dogs a new life was jeopardizing the whole rescue outfit. How? By having her own dogs there, one of which is known to bite. In an OPEN enclosure. IF one of your dogs bites, have a sign up AND enclose the space! I'm sure time was an issue in setting up this display of beautiful dogs in need but DO NOT chastise dog lovers for trying to pet YOUR dogs that are in an OPEN enclosure. No one will ever negate you for bringing your own beautiful babies but for damn sure we're going to be pissed when you tell us not to pet dogs in an open enclosure at an adoption event. More importantly your rescue could be brought down in a split second by a litigious person who gets bit by an inviting OPEN corral of YOUR beautiful dogs. We in CO are used to very open dog lovers, but we are being populated by a different breed of humans; one person gets bit or forbid their child gets bit and your whole rescue could be brought down in a split second. If you ever need a pro-bono counsel to help you carry on your beautiful endeavours please respond to this review and I will find you one. I would rather not have to think this way but it is a fact of the world we live in. Your efforts as a rescue organization are superb, protect that effort with every avenue you have. Sincerely - a true dog lover.

I have the best doxie ever So happy with him. I wanted a short hair red as a puppy he was darling…read moreand heathy As a teen ager he is great

I purchased my baby from there in Oct 2017. We love our girl, she's absolutely the sweetest and she…read morebecame part of our family. Out of the blue in December, she became paraplegic and we had to have same day surgery to give her a chance to walk again. It's a $9600 surgery. Luckily she walked again after full on rehabilitation. But she injured herself again 5 months later. This is our first dog and I had no idea this breed has 1 chance out of 4 to get diagnosed with IVDD around the age of 4. I reached out to the breeder to get an idea if that was running in her family line and to let other families know that my dog had the issue so they can be proactive about it, most likely people who purchased a puppy from that litter has a much higher risk as it's genetic. Other people are going to run into the same issue, cost and major stress. They replied saying her parents were happy and healthy. No support whatsoever. This is a huge deal in my opinion and they aren't taking this seriously. I don't think I'm an isolated case. Anyone with a mini should take pet insurance at the very least we should have more information on IVDD from the breeder so we can be informed on the signs. If you don't get surgery within 24 hours, your dog will most likely be paralyzed. After surgery, she had to be 100% crated with strict instructions to manage pain with meds 3 times/day with food that we had to spoon feed. We were carrying her and holding her body trying to make her go potty. We had to have someone at the house 24/7 to ensure she's taken care of. Super long journey to get her back and she just injured herself again. Not as bad as she's walking still but it might be another episode of IVDD located elsewhere. I can't stress enough that the initial investment to get a puppy is just that.

From the start, they were knowledgeable, caring, and committed to raising happy, healthy Goldens…read more Our puppy is not only gorgeous but also has the sweetest temperament--so well-socialized and confident! You can tell they put a lot of love and effort into their dogs. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a Golden Retriever from a responsible breeder!

Excellent quality breeder. Amazing dogs, great bloodlines, with health certificates. Justin and his…read morewife are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality dogs, possible. You can't go wrong with SoCal Retrievers. Great people! Happy puppy cuddles

We conducted extensive research (over a three year's worth of referrals, articles, friends, family…read moreand online research) and discovered Doodles Los Angeles. Daniel contacted us and asked very specific questions about the Goldendoodle we were looking for. Daniel's expertise allowed us to figure out exactly what we wanted. Daniel maintained communication with us and answered all our questions (there were MANY questions). Daniel gained our trust and we decided to "Reserve" one of their beautiful Goldendoodles. There was no pressure to purchase this specific Goldendoodle. That made us very comfortable meeting this Goldendoodle. Once we met this Goldendoodle, we were convinced he was well cared for, healthy and came from a loving home and environment. This was important for us. We instantly fell in love with Maui and decided on the spot he was a great addition to our family. Maui has adapted well to his new home. This is greatly due to him being socialized and partially potty and crate trained. It's helped out tremendously!! It was a great experience adopting Maui from Doodles Los Angeles! They will certainly get referrals from us!

We're so happy that we were able to get our little nugget, Gryffin from Doodles LA. It started out…read moreas a surprise, and Daniel worked with my husband to keep it a secret from me for two weeks. When we arrived, it was the sweetest gift ever! Miri was extremely organized and informative on the hand off. I appreciate everything they do to help set up their pups for a good home. We picked up 8-week old Gryff, followed the information given to us, and took advantage of the insurance and trainer deals, all of which made for a very seamless welcoming experience for him. After the loss of our last golden doodle, we are so grateful to be able to have another bundle of joy in our home. Thank you Doodles LA!

If you're looking for a cuddly Maine Coon companion I highly recommend Noble Manes Cattery! You get…read moreso much go home supplies for your kitten, too. He even gives you information on how to raise and care for your new fur baby, making it helpful if you've never raised this breed before. The cattery is filled with so many cuties that it's so hard to make a decision! All of his cats are so affectionate. It feels like everybody is a cuddlebug!! Everything is done in a very professional manner and explained very well! I am extremely glad to have found this place!

I've heard many stories of people purchasing Maine Coon kitties from Maine Coon breeders to find…read moreout they were not Maine Coons or had their money stolen. Noble Manes Cattery is the real deal. Daniel cares about each one of his cats and kittens. He's very thorough and gives top-notch service. I am grateful to have found him. I have referred others to him as well. If I decide to get another Maine Coon kitten, Noble Manes Cattery is absolutely where I'll go. Thank you so much, Daniel, for your patience, service, and, of course, for a beautiful kitten.

One stop shop for all your reptile needs. The staff is very knowledgeable on what you may be…read morelooking for or if your pets need. I go here for the dogs food lowest value for the highest protein value! My dogs cannot eat it fast enough. (That and the fresh cooked shredded chicken). My 14 year old dog loves this food and he's the biggest most pickiest eater. I have 3 lizards and each one just as sassy and bad at what they each like. I've learned a lot from just trying new things. Great selection of products and animals in store. I even get my feeders here for all my lizards. From live feeding to dry feeding they sure have everything. And if you're not sure what to get just ask. The manager is truly very open to helping you find what's best and works for you. We only go here for our pet needs. Not to mention on occasion you get to see the pups and they greet you with a smile:) Will update with pictures next shopping spree and will post the products I bought today in a bit.

Been going here for a couple years now. Good, honest owner and positive atmosphere. Incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about the animals he sells and the AV is blessed to have such a resource available. Love this place!