AMAZING ! Perfect location…read more Amazing staff that actually loves their profession. I saw profession because it was exactly that. Caring, attentive and knowledgeable. I felt so comfortable boarding our Yorkie for what I thought was gonna be a quick hike into the Narrows and Zion National Park. It turned into 6hrs of pet daycare. Totally affordable and professional. Definitely recommend. We will use them again. A+.

My dogs were so excited playing with other dogs. They were exhausted after picking them up.read more

Best Friends Animal Society wasn't on our original Grand Circle itinerary, but after seeing we had…read moresome extra time on a Thursday in Mid April, we decided to take a tour of the grounds. They had availability for the Grand Tour and after eating at the nearby Angel Village Cafe, we were off on the shuttle. Ours was a pretty personal tour with only 6 people in total. We first went over to see the resident pigs, including plenty of petting. I loved how they flopped down, ready for belly scratches, immediately upon us entering the pen! We then took a drive around Dogtown, then a stop at Cat World, including a visit into one of the 11 buildings on site. Plenty of cats lounging around to pet. Finally, we drove around the Bunny House, Wild Friends building, and Horse Haven. All in all, it took around an hour and a half, with plenty of excellent commentary the entire time. I do have to say I am a little skeptical about some of the stories - for example our tour guide Amanda told us about an animal shelter which didn't have any employees on site during the weekends so every Friday they euthanized the animals in their care... No way, right? Before visiting Best Friends Animal Society, I thought it was kind of cult-like, but they don't seem to be particularly pushy. In the end, it's a free tour, making it a cheap and entertaining way to spend an afternoon.

We just recently visited the sanctuary which is the largest no kill shelter in America. I think…read morethat's great, but I also believe they have taken on too much for the resources they have. Side note- we stayed in a cottage that was on the grounds which was better than expected. It was roomy with a nice kitchen space, large bathroom, 2 beds and a living room area, and a fold out bed which is nice for extra people. We did several tours during our stay so we got to see all types of animals that they have. It was sad to see the sizes of cages that some of the birds were in. The macaws could hardly spread their wings all the way out and many many birds pick their own feathers off. I know many are getting saved from many places around the world and that is so great, I just wish they had better conditions. I heard the staff sat several times that many types of animals aren't getting out enough like they should be. Some get yard time once to twice a month and that's just sad to hear. I know they want people to adopt so maybe that's why they tell all of this information but it's just rather sad to see some of the conditions. The staff were friendly and very informative during the tours. If you really want to adopt an animal and give it better conditions than the ones it's in then I would recommend. Other than that, I wouldn't really. The animals are also very cute.

Several days ago we left our perfect baby boy with doggie sitters in Fredonia, AZ called Auntie…read morePats. The place had good reviews and when we dropped Mayhem off it looked great, fenced backyard ( all rock, pee gravel) we are in the desert, the house clean enough, they had 3 other small dogs all clean and happy. We felt comfortable. Off we went to get supplies for the motorhome, do laundry and get my nails done and grab some lunch. Several hours later, like 6 hours, we picked our perfect boy up to have two doggie sitters meet us at the door to tell us that Mayhem had been eating rocks and had gotten sick! I asked them what was in or on the rocks to make him want to eat the rocks for Mayhem doesn't just eat Rocks! They both just stood there with blank fucking looks on their faces. Neither knew what Mayhem had been doing outside for 6 hours! Neither had been watching our boy outside for six hours while he was eating pee gravel!!!!! We left with our boy and didn't get a half block and Mayhem puked up a large amount of rocks in my lap and continued to throw up rocks all night! The next morning we called the Veterinary Hospital 36 miles away in Kanab, AZ. They took us in as soon as we could get there. They called our vet in Henderson, NV while we were in route. The nurse was outside as we drove up and they took Mayhem straight away to the back for x-rays. Would he need emergency surgery was the question. Several minutes later the vet came in with Mayhem. Mayhem did not need surgery. That CAT SHIT he ate with all the pee gravel made him so sick so fast that he threw up most of the pee gravel and what was left was now in his colan. The threat of blockage was almost nill. ALMOST. We went back to the motorhome with an IV that we had to give for a couple of days and now we give him probiotics and metamusal to help him poo out the rest of the rocks smoothly. Mayhem is still extremely sore and will be for some time. Mayhem turns 11 years old on the 10th of this month. We have no words to say how much these people have hurt our perfect boy and us.

We took our little 3 year old dog with us for a road trip from CA to UT. While we took her to Bryce…read moreCanyon, we were planning to hike the Narrows in Ziom the following day and she was not allowed to accompany us. There are very few Rovers in Kanab, Utah which is where we were staying. Our lodging, Best Friends Roadhouse, was very pet friendly and they told us we could leave Bailey in the room but I felt nervous about letting her stay there without supervision for so many hours. I was turned onto Auntie Pat's from another pet sitter who was unavailable. As soon as I called her she was friendly and willing to watch Bailey. She accepted electronic payment so it was very easy to work with her. She gave me an Arizona address so I got a little worried about how far it would be but it was only about 10 minutes away from Kanab, where we were staying. She was willing to accept Bailey early in the morning and then we gave her a call when we were heading back so she knew to expect us. Bailey was fed and treated well. Auntie Pat and her husband snuggled with her and said she behaved well. She even sent me a photo during the day to show me how well Bailey was doing. My one and only complaint is that Bailey smelled strongly of cigarettes when we picked her up. I was planning to give her a bath that day anyway so it was not a huge problem, but I was a little worried she may have been subjected to secondhand smoke. If you are in the national park area with your fur baby and need a place to leave them while you explore, I recommend Auntie Pat. She is great!

We booked a last minute trip to Kanab with our kids and dog. We wanted to take the kids on a UTV…read moretour and couldn't take our dog. The owner responded in a timely manner and we were able to book a last min boarding reservation. She asked us details about our dog which made us feel comfortable leaving her there. We would definitely consider leaving our dog here again.

I cannot thank Darlene enough and I definitely recommend her for you and your pooches needs…read more I came to Orderville to hike Zion, Kanab and the general area with my little pooch. While I was hiking Zion, I left my dog back at the cabin. She got separation anxiety and I realized that I couldn't leave her by herself a second day. This tiny creature turned into a damn Tasmanian devil. Don't let her cute furry face fool you. I called Darlene around 3pm and told her I was looking for someone to board my dog overnight since I was scheduled to leave to Zion the next morning at 6am. Darlene was great. Luckily she had the room to board her on such short notice. She said she could take her and would even let her sleep with her since that is our usual practice. She asked important questions like - does she get along with other dogs? How old is she? Does she sleep alone? Now, afterwards I might have had a little separation anxiety myself giving my dog to a perfect stranger but honestly, she couldn't have been in better care. Side note: Darlene seems to be a staple in this area for dog care and training. I've heard MULTIPLE people rave about her training. If I lived closer I would absolutely send my dog to her.

Just got back from a week in Costa Rica and my kitties were well taken care of. :) From first…read moremeeting Janine, I immediately felt comfortable leaving my babies in her hands. I could tell immediately that the kitties loved her. It's a bit of a task taking care of my cats... they're sphinxes and to be frank, they poop/pee ALOT.. so she definitely had her hands full. They can get bored easily and love alot of attention and they seemed to be very happy when we got back from our trip. My house was also in great shape; all the mail brought in. Even a mishap in the kitchen mat all taken care of and a note left letting us know. Oh, and she's super reliable. In July we made arrangements for an introduction a month later in August and without having to send any sort of reminder email/call she was on time at my house. I highly recommend her to anyone!

I met Jeanine a very long time ago through a friend. She has had many passions and pets have…read morealways been at the top of her list. She has cared for my kitties in ways that are just so unexpected. I really think she IS the original Cat Whisperer. I trust her completely and love her dearly. Deb R.

About Kylie, We met a few months before i left town to see…read morefamily for Christmas out of state. Let me say, my animals lacked nothing in her care! Even my shy Cat warmed. Up to her and let her pet him. Usually takes Brian the cat many many visits with anyone visiting us. She's got the gentle empathetic energy that draws animals near her. The Midis Touch. She was with my pets Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I live 30 miles from Kanab, and Im offgrid gave her a quick "how to" with solar power and she dis so with intelligence and grace all around. My Kitties missed me, but they weren't lonely. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER! She's a Blessing! Thank You Kylie