I love the ladies who work here. You can tell they love dogs. I'm so lucky to have such a great…read morestore nearby.

Kristen is amazing to work with. We took our first rescue to her Puppy Kindergarden 1 & 2 classes…read more2 1/2 years ago and have had amazing success with our big boy. When we decided to expand our family and adopt another rescue, a small southern mix breed with extreme fear, we didn't hesitate to book with Kristen for Basic Obedience. Kristen took the time and demonstrated her vast knowledge in dog training by helping us work with our new rescue, Jenny, using alternate methods that help her overcome her fear. By the 6th week, Kristen was able to use Jenny as a demonstration "student" in front of the class. We are so proud of the progress we've made with Jenny, all thanks to the training Kristen has given us! She truly cares about every dog and dog owner she encounters and we will continue to recommend her training classes to all dog owners, new and old!

We have used Holliston Meadows for more than 15 years over which time we had two Goldens, an Aussie…read moreDoodle and a rescue Lab mix. The staff throughout has been professional, friendly and most importantly, truly caring for our dogs. I can't imagine going any other place for daycare or grooming. Mookie, our Aussie, loved to go for daycare and would jump out of the car when we arrived and run straight to the front door. Mikaela was his favorite and he would go right to her in the reception area (or anywhere else). Maya is a fantastic groomer and always had Mookie looking sharp. Our rescue was skittish about going inside so Maya would come out to the car to clip her nails. I have to reiterate how outstanding everyone at the Meadows is and how Mookie was always greeted by name and with smiles, rubs and love. John and MJ

Firstly, I was already working on alternative locations due to my dog suddenly developing severe…read moreseparation anxiety and aversion to his crate after taking him here. One day when I picked him up I asked to see where he was being kept and found that it was essentially a kennel daycare with limited free range for half the day or more. This place requires a flu vaccine, after we got the first dose, my dog was showing issues with his front legs so we were working on diagnosing that and found he had elbow dysplasia and some shoulder OCD. When we first started bringing our dog here, we essentially got daily email reminders to provide them with my dogs full vet records, apparently they don't send reminders for expired vaccine records. My wife is away this week and I am solely responsible for my young children and dog, the last thing I expected was this daycare to be the most challenging part of the week. I dropped him off on Monday and Antonia confronted me immediately about his 3 week out of date flu vaccine record, I told them we could get it the following Monday. Tuesday, Antonia confronts me again saying my dog has to be isolated without the records, not having much choice I stated my objection but complied. Today, Wednesday, I was met with an extremely cold Antonia but nothing was said which is better than the confrontational attitude I was getting. Now, end of day, the kennel manager Mikaela sends my wife an accusatory email stating I lied to them and he is not welcome anymore. I'd like to thank this daycare for failing me and my dog. Thank you for the separation and crate anxiety my dog now has, thank you for not giving us grace while we work through a difficult medical issue with my dog, thank you for the horrible attitude and most of all thanks for not giving us an opportunity to fulfill your stringent record requirements. Send your dog somewhere else, unless you like your dog sharing a cage with another dog half the day. Send your dog someplace that values reliability and will send a reminder if their records are showing out of date. Antonia, Mikaela, do better.

I came here today for a tour of the sanctuary and loved it! I'm a vegan, so seeing these animals…read morebeing cared for is so wonderful. It was heartbreaking hearing some of their stories, but so blessed to see they're happy and can live out their lives in peace. The tour guides were wonderful! Very informative and we were able to tour the farm and see many animals. There are cows, pigs, goats, chickens, geese, llamas, and more! The goats are so cute, and you're able to pet them freely. I highly recommend this place for any vegan looking for some animal loving or families looking for a fun and educated afternoon. Remember, this is a place that has saved many animals from being killed, not a petting zoo! It's wonderful!

When I told friends how we were going to visit a farm sanctuary, one of the first questions was…read moreusually, "What is a farm sanctuary?" A farm sanctuary is a kind of refuge for animals. Many of the animals are rescued from factory farms, from slaughter, abuse, or from abandonment. One of the things that distinguish Maple Farm Sanctuary is that it's the only sanctuary that was formerly a working farm. Jim and Cheri Vandersluis had a dramatic change of heart and a move of conscious that made it impossible for them to raise animals for slaughter. Their story is told in the documentary Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home. We visited Maple Farm Sanctuary on Father's Day and honestly I wasn't sure how my kids might respond. They're incredibly unpredictable. Would they enjoy the Farm Sanctuary? Would they be disturbed? Would they be frightened? Would they be bored? Would they complain? One of the things that make a farm sanctuary interesting and a sometimes troubling is that most of the animals have a story. Many of the stories are tragic and sad. These are stories of how the animals were often mistreated and treated inhumanely and how they eventually found a home here. It should also be said that while our guides at the Maple Farm Sanctuary were more than willing to share the stories of these animals in detail if asked, they were also sensitive to the presence of our small children. One sheep Tara Ann was rescued from three women who were beating her with sticks. Apparently these women didn't see anything wrong with beating an animal they were going to eat anyway. A Holstein cow Cassie, was raised in almost complete darkness for much of her early life. Her owners were just waiting for the day when they could bring her to slaughter. In Cassie's case, she did something remarkable, which rarely happens. She escaped the slaughterhouse by jumping a six foot high fence. One of the sad things about Cassie is that because of her experience, she suffered a great emotional trauma. As a result, she doesn't like open spaces and doesn't like spending time with other cows. Our guides shared about Cassie's story and about her slow recovery. We enjoyed feeding Cassie some carrots. Although, the stories of the animals were often troubling, it was somehow reassuring to know that they at least found a home here, where they can play, live and grow old. From my own perspective, the animals at the Maple Farm Sanctuary seemed genuinely happy. They were free to walk about and socialize and express normal animal behavior. The nature of life is that sometimes we don't experience a happy endings, but for these animals they found something of that happy ending. The animals that were most beloved by my own children were the goats and the llamas. The goats were incredibly friendly and affectionate. Although, you had to watch them, because otherwise they might nibble on your clothes. Overall the entire family had a great time at the Maple Farm Sanctuary. In fact, our youngest who is never shy about complaining, offered her highest praise when she said that she wanted to come back again.

The grooming was fine but he was still very wet so we needed to dry him at home. We really wouldnt…read morehave minded this but the staff member was very rude to my husband when he tried to talk to her prior to the appointment. We will probably find somewhere else next time.

We recently moved to the Medway Area and thought we would give this place a try for grooming. They…read morewere great! The dogs came home smelling fresh, groomed or as we call it de-furred and nails dremel versus clipped which is hard on our dogs. The provide great service at a good price and well worth it. As a side note, I have a bad knee and they even came out to help with our two labs.

They always treat my "complicated" dog with care and kindness. Staff is super friendly.read more

I took my dog here a couple times, and the last time he went, he was bitten. Things happen, but…read morewhen we picked him up, it wasn't mentioned at all. We found out because we was acting off and had a bump, so we took him to the vet. The vet shaved it down and revealed the bite. The disturbing part about this is that it wasn't mentioned. This either means the employees witnessed it and said nothing, or weren't watching the dogs/didn't hear my dog yelp when it happened. We've attempted to email twice with no response. This is our last attempt to show something happened. I don't recommend taking your dog here as it's pretty disturbing that a bite was never addressed. You want to take your dog somewhere they'll be happy while you're not with them, and this experienced has not been reassuring that the Dog Barn provides that.

I have a 13 year old very anxious chihuahua and a blind 18 year old rat terrier, Thursday June 5th…read morewas my second time taking them there for grooming, They are so great with my golden oldies..They did a great job cleaning my 18 year olds teeth, his teeth, the few remaining are pretty bad, I couldnt believe how white they were, I showed him off at the dog park...My chihuahua was too nervous for nails to be done and they didnt force him...I appreciate how kind and gentle they are with my sweet little old men

Horrible! I cried when I picked up my puppy today, they just cut all of his hair out & did not take…read morethe time to give him a nice trim, they just chopped it all off... also, they gave me a time frame of 2hours & ended up keeping my dog for 6 hours Idk where my dog was or where they had him or if he was ok. The lady was super rude & seemed very annoyed when I called to ask about my dog. Just a tiny harmless shih poo got a bald haircut.. they brought him out after I had already paid if I would of seen it before I wouldn't had paid them a dime, my dog also came home super thirsty,'im guessing they didn't give him water while keeping him in a cage for 6hours... this place needs to be inspected immediately! Please go somewhere else,.. posting a before & after

Drove to the location to see where it was and hubby and I did not have a good vibe about the place…read more Seems like it is in the middle of nowhere and only open ONE day a week.

This all volunteer cat shelter in a beautiful, rural part of the Commonwealth is refreshing, having…read morebeen ghosted by a few shelters for cat adoption. Volunteers are friendly and promptly return phone calls. Some beautiful cats are available. Application is reasonable, and I may inquire if there are some openings to volunteer. Right now, several of the cats remind us of our 13 year old cat that passed two years ago, but will definitely be in touch until we find the right match. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to adopt or foster kittens and cats.

My beloved Goldendoodle gives this a 4-paws up for the dried beef treats we picked up yesterday…read moreafter his massage at Lively Animal Massage (also at Destination Dog). I wanted to get him a special treat that he will associate with going there, so this delicious (based on his reaction, of course!) treat will be for the car before and after his appointments. Adorable shop worth a trip in if you are not already in the building, lots of healthy foods, treats, adorable items in the "bake shop case" and toys too!

The raw food sold here was a life-saver for my dog. He had a number of recurring health problems,…read moreincluding tracheal issues, dental problems and digestive issues, and could not tolerate normal kibble on a regular basis. The Bakery's raw food was the staple of his diet for many years. I also purchased cbd oil and chew sticks for him from Wendy. The large braided chew sticks were perfect for my shih tzu. They were tough enough to last through several chewing sessions, but soft enough for his small, uneven teeth. Wendy has also gone out of her way for me many times--ordering items upon request, holding onto an item for a week until I could get there to pick it up, providing a sample item at a reduced price, etc. Sadly, my little shih tzu is gone now, but I am bringing my new rescue dog in to see Wendy. This week, I purchased a wonderful, gigantic marrow bone from the Bakery, which my dog loves. I was impressed to learn that Wendy has fresh marrow bones in her freezer. Thank you, Wendy, for helping me take care of my dogs!