No one likes having to take their furry friend to the vet, am I right? This time wasn't a checkup,…read moremy little buddy was scratching at his eyes, which was making the skin around that area red, so I wanted to bring him in to make sure it wasn't anything serious. Bringing Dash to the vet is always an experience. Sometimes he pees on the floor from excitement, sometimes he won't stand still on the scale to get weighed, sometimes he gets far too many treats, you never know what you'll get. This particular time no peeing, so that was great, he hopped around a bit on the scale, but good news was that he didn't gain anymore weight, so that's a win. He's always overly excited to see the staff. They call him smiley, because he really does smile when he sees them. Dr. Gavron saw Dash that day and she's always extra kind, and gives him lots of treats. She got down on the ground to check him out, give him some snuggles, and then put him on the electronic lift to take a closer look at him. After checking him out, she let me know it looked like he had an ear infection, and while his eyes looked clear, she wanted to give him some drops ot be on the safe side. The assistant showed me how to administer his ear drops, thank goodness! While it wasn't an inexpensive visit, they were very thorough with him and I'm glad I took him in to get his eyes and ears looked at.

Dr. Van is simply the best! She's our primary care veterinary. She always goes the extra mile to…read moregive me and my dogs the best care possible. She doesn't mind doing the research or phoning a colleague to make sure she's giving me the best counsel. I'm so happy I found her especially being new in the area and would highly recommend her for your fur baby. Thanks for all you do, Dr. Van!

We had to bring our dog here for an ER visit, after our vet didn't have the means to help her…read more Unfortunately our dog was terminal and we had to decide to put her to sleep. Dr Bloom and the staff were so extremely compassionate. Patient and kind.

I couldn't possibly recommend a place less than this. Honestly, this is the slimiest, most…read moreworthless group of people I've ever had the 'pleasure' of coming in contact with. I took my Bulldog Butters here to understand why he was having a seizure like event (turned out to be syncopes) in his sleep, but only during deep sleep, then losing control of his bladder. Let's get right to business, this place runs a massive imaging scam. They will tell you they think that your pet has a tumor on their heart, do untold thousands worth of scans, let you worry all weekend, and then when you take him back in they tell you "He doesn't have a tumor, he has severe sleep apnea and he's losing oxygen due to it, we can operate tomorrow." Already out multiple thousands of dollars due to this scam, I obviously agree to pay $3200 for this surgery (that usually runs MAXIMUM $1000) to make sure my best buddy is feeling okay. They've run tests, his red blood cell count is down but assure me in a day or two he can have his surgery. I drop Butters off for surgery, pay them $3200, and am worried sick. At noon, they call and tell me he made it through surgery, everything is fine. I'm ecstatic, can finally rest and pick him up the next day. At 3:30, I get a call that my best bud is no longer with us, and that the "surgeon" wanted to put him back under because his breathing got heavier to "Trim some swelling off". Now I'm not a doctor, but I know bs when I smell it. They did not have permission to put him back under, and my buddy died so the dr could go home. Furious, I come up to the vet, and see my little boy lying dead on a rolling cart, and they bring me a receipt for the bill, tell me it will be $350 to cremate him, and $50 if I want his paw print. AFTER THEY KILLED HIM. I tried to talk to the surgeon, who ducked me at all costs. I ended up speaking to their anesthesiologist, who barely spoke English, and had conflicting stories from the surgeon, and I caught both of them in several lies. They never checked butters red blood cell count, and did not properly treat him post surgery (IE Mandatory oxygen tent and intubated until they can't stand it anymore, I learned he was only intubated for several minutes after and thrown in a cage, then given a downer to calm his breathing, prior to dosing him to put him back under which ultimately stopped his heart). I had Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M BOTH review Butters case over the past year and they said its the most absurd case of vet negligence that they've ever seen and I should reach out via lawyers. Not to mention the people running the phones and the desk for whatever reason act like you aren't worth their time and they have somewhere better to be. Obviously because they killed my friend I disputed the transaction for the surgery where they killed him on my card, which this place then disputed??? They told me the surgeon was no longer with them, and I should sue him if I felt so inclined. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE TAKE YOUR PET HERE.

I've two brats, who happen to look like dogs. They won't stand for sleeping in a crate or a suite…read more No sir, no m'dm, no way! I found Just Like Home on a google search and called the owners. They were very accommodating and let me come by immediately for a meet and greet. Paul and Katie were very friendly and reassuring. My dogs took to them and had a blast during the short encounter. So, I boarded my dogs with them for a night the next day. Some things I'd like to highlight is that they have a spacious fenced in yard and a doggie door so the dogs can come and go as they please. My little brats could learn how to be dogs in a pack. Food is included and provided. They provide high quality grain free food that my dogs love and they leave it out so the dogs can graze. This is good if your dog eats when it's hungry. However, my dogs, being puggles, ate non-stop and Paul and Katie had to put the food up. They just fed my dogs like pigeons throughout the day instead. This is something you might want to consider if your dog has special dietary needs and will eat everything in sight. But apart from one of my dogs overeating till his all you can eat buffet was thwarted, all is good. Oh Katie is a nurse and she's able to put eye drops or whatever your dog needs. My dogs are fine, but it's something you might want to consider when picking a boarding place for your dogs. Best part about Just Like Home is that the dogs can go on the furniture and sleep with humans. My dogs lay on Paul and Katie and watched tv and slept with Paul at night. (Sorry, Paul, I know my dogs are walking heat packs.) I'm relieved that my dogs can get the human contact and attention that they crave. I don't have to feel bad that they are crying in a suite at some other boarding place. When I went to pick the dogs up, one of them came up to greet me, then ran back off to play with his friends. He didn't want to leave. The other one is a total momma's boy, so he stayed by me while we tried let the first one know that it was time to go home. Also, the rates here are very reasonable. I'll definitely take my dogs there again if I need to board them while I'm in Jacksonville.

I have never boarded my 2 little senior pups before. I looked at a 'big corporate chain' boarding…read morekennel near my home and just couldn't leave them there - too cold and impersonal. I did a 'get acquainted visit' and my pups were greeted with love by Katie, Paul and they gang'. The true test was leaving them for an overnight. I picked them up this evening and they were too 'busy' playing with the other pups and following Katie around! (Guess they didn't exactly miss mom!). Katie helped my little almost blind AnnieRose learn to use a doggie door and navigate some little steps into the house. Katie is a nurse and she was fabulous about making sure AnnieRose got her eye drops faithfully. I don't think there is a more loving place to leave my little ones. Thank you Katie and Paul - They WILL be back because it is Just Like Home!

I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am that I hired this company - my husband and I were…read moregoing out of town for two whole weeks I spoke with the owner Charlotte and I explained my situation to her and she recommended two 45 minute visits and then a 15 minute at night just for bedtime because my dogs have to stay in a crate if I am not home. I also have two cats and my boy cat needs medication every day. He takes it fairly easy, but you still need somebody who knows what they're doing. So the first visit in the morning is a 45 minute visit the dogs get fed,and they take the time to go outside and really play with the dogs and throw the ball for them and make sure they get their exercise. While they're outside, she came in and gave the cats their wet food and the one his medicine and also cleaned out and checked the litter boxes and the water daily. On either of my first or second day, I got a phone call that there was a lot of blood in the house and one of my cats was bleeding profusely. She sent me a photo and I know the cat had a little red raspberry in that spot and I assume that either he bit it off or it got scratched off. it was quite a bit of blood and it wouldn't stop. Between Dana and Charlotte they took the cat to the vet who numbed the area and did something to stop the bleeding They also knew a Carpet Cleaner who came in the very next day and cleaned my chairs and the carpet. Dana and Charlotte went through and thoroughly cleaned my house because there was blood on the walls, on the floor, and everywhere I can't imagine another pet sitting company going to the degree that they went to to make sure my animals were safe and that my house and furniture was not ruined oh, and every visit I got several photos of each animal, which made me happy as well

I already knew Kitty Chicks was an amazing rescue so I was thrilled to know they had a pet sitting…read morecompany. Staci took care of my cats and was a great communicator. The lockbox was easily purchased from Amazon and will come in handy when I travel again. I would definitely use this service again and highly recommend it to my friends and family.

My Old English Sheepdog, Skye, absolutely adores her visits to her groomer, Cadence. We truly…read moreappreciate Cadence's meticulous attention to detail, which results in Skye looking stunning every single time. Highly recommend Cadence to anyone seeking top-notch grooming services!

Such a shame - want to love this store…read more One of my cats is on a special Kidney care food. And I have to go here. While I am here I buy for all of my pets, but they do not keep consistent stock This weekend we went in for Dog food (they were out of the size we normally buy) Stella Raw Rabbit morsels for cats - only had small and last week they told me they were getting in the larger morsels and still not yet. Hills KD care cat food - someone there mixed another RX canned cat food and we had to look at each can to avoid buying wrong food. ALL of the items we went there for was a problem. It is easiest for us to go to ONE stop to shop for all 4 of our pets, unfortunately we will most likely start getting from Chewy.com or Amazon. We will give them one more go, but its such a shame.

My girl, Nellie, loves to come here for boarding! She gets a luxury den, in a quiet room, to…read moreherself and lots of play time. I get pictures and updates on how she is doing. I've never seen her so happy and relaxed after being boarded! Definitely recommend Central Bark for boarding (and their day-care too) - Mark & the staff really goes above and beyond to make sure all the dogs are happy and comfortable while there! Also, April does an amazing job with grooming!! Highly, highly recommend taking your dog to see her for a spa day.

We have an older Frenchie and had tried other overnight dog places. They weren't open to watching…read morehim. Our vet recommended Central Bark and they are wonderful! The owner and weekend workers love our baby and he often doesn't want to leave! He doesn't shake when we drop him off either. He is clean when we pick him up and the place is always clean.

I drive a pretty good distance to continue to have my dog groomed here after moving away from a…read morenearby neighborhood in St. John's county. Danielle is so good to my fur baby. In fact, we go through the trouble to have my daughter's dog groomed by her all the way from Amelia Island after her pup recently had a terrible experience at their local Petco. Danielle always takes the time to come out and talk with me to make sure she's aware of any concerns. I'm never worried to leave them in her care. She did a fantastic job on both our Shih Tzu pups today!! Highly recommend if you're looking for a reliable groomer.

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOGS HERE..THEY ARE NOT SINCERLY GIVING A SHIT ABOUT YOUR DOG…read more Boarded my dog there for 3 nights. When I dropped my dog off he was fine playing running jumping and no problem standing up. I get him back he is covered on his legs with raw spots , a bloody paw and absolute exhausted. I have found atleast 5 spots that were not there when he was dropped off. What the 4 ladies that were there when I addressed said, ill make sure to mention it to the managers..they clearly dont give a shit . Offered no help , no refund and honestly could have cared less. I take my dog to the vet tomorrow if he has an infections this will not be the end of this I promise that. I would not recommend this kennel to anyone I know ever. My dog is in rough shape and im livid....thanks pet paradise.....great job taking care of my dog. 3 nights..thats all it took

Terrible experience. I read these other reviews and it seems like at one point in the past this was…read morea good option but not now. My two dogs came home covered in fleas(they've never had fleas in their life), rashes, and one has an open sore between her toes. I could also tell they had been kenneled extensively because the kennel bed reeked of urine. To top it off, when I asked for a picture of my dog I was ignored, which should have been a clue. My dogs treats , food, and harness were not returned. When I asked for the harness it took 5 days to get it back. I really wish I hadn't left my dog with Shalik.

He left the area without asking for his taking my puppy with him and I had to pay another trainer…read morefor the same work.

Everyone at Salty Paws is friendly and competent. We've taken our puppy there for grooming, and…read moreeach time she comes out happy and looking quite spiffy. No one tries to pressure you to do/spend more than is necessary, and they treat you and your pet with love and respect. I highly recommend them! Thanks for Bella Luna and owners

I can't say enough good things about this grooming place. Finding a groomer that doesn't use crates…read morewas really important to me, and this team truly delivers on that promise. My pup was able to stay in a calm, low-stress environment the entire time, which makes a noticeable difference. The quality of the grooming itself is outstanding--every detail is handled with care. The cut is always even, clean, and exactly what I ask for, and my dog comes back looking (and smelling) amazing every time. More importantly, my dog is relaxed and happy after each visit, which tells me everything I need to know about how they're treated. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the dogs, not just the end result. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes both high-quality grooming and a crate-free, compassionate experience, this is it.