Great Organization Great Organization. They really care…read moreabout the animals they work with. I highly recommend them.

My husband and I are cat people and we love following local rescues to see what's going on in the…read morecommunity and ways we can help. We live in State college, which is about 45 minutes from Altoona, but State College rescues are very closed doors and put on their "best" face (I.e. you don't see many truly struggling animals come through, for whatever reason, or they don't show us). We are in Altoona at least once a week and discovered this rescue via Facebook. We've both followed it for a few years and seen the journey from their previous location in Hollidaysburg to the new cafe setup in downtown Altoona and we love the work that Summer is doing. She does all of this for free, all donations to the rescue go directly to cats and she somehow manages to save hundreds of cats lives (or provide a very caring and gentle exit from the world if absolutely necessary) while maintaining an actual job on the side to help her fund this. She's incredible. The cat cafe is still being set up a little bit when we went but it has the main adult cat room as well as a smaller kitten room, and they have a little merchandise and snack area up front. There are many volunteers but I know they're always looking for more! If you do visit the cafe, the main thing to remember is to either bring or be wearing socks!!! They don't allow shoes in the cat rooms so unless you want to get cat litter and fur between your toes (though I will say it was super clean when we went), it's just better to have some socks. The fee to go in is $10 a person, and again, that all goes to the cats. I found that very reasonable all things considered. And since everyone loves a success story, we have two cats currently, an 11-year old female (with a Napoleon complex) and a 2-year old male who was rescued from a bad situation in Texas (and we are still not entirely sure if all his brain cells made it back here with us). They get along pretty much on a bare minimum basis, and the older one just really can't stand how energetic our boy is. So we started considering a sibling closer to the boy's age that would be maybe a good play companion for him and mellow out the transition from grumpy old female to crazy young male. We contacted this rescue since kitten season is ramping up and decided to visit two kittens, one at the cafe and one at his foster home. The one in the cafe (Gordon!) was a great cat and very social and energetic but we just weren't sure if he was the right fit. The kitten at the foster home has had a really rough time adjusting to people but he loves other cats. He didn't want to come out from under the bed for us but would play with toys with us from under the bed. We decided, based really on his love of other cats but also on his foster saying he showed signs of being able to open up and socialize with people with enough time and patience, to adopt him and we are going on a little over 2 weeks now of him adjusting to our upstairs space. I was impressed by his foster for how well she cared for him and his siblings, and she seemed very perceptive about how he would adjust and she turned out to be right. I really admire this rescue and everyone involved, and if I lived closer I would 100% be volunteering there probably more than I could afford to! If you're in the area, I suggest checking out the cat cafe and following their Facebook page. They're the first of their kind in Altoona and I love to support that.

Have used this kennel for years. My dog is always treated well and likes going there. The staff is…read morealways so pleasant and helpful. As an added bonus they take pictures of your pet and add them th their Facebook page. I always enjoy it when I see my oup on there. Their rates are also very reasonable.

The best place to take your pets and have them cared for and pampered... the way the love your pets…read moreas their own brought tears to my eyes... so happy I have a place for my special pup.

took my Great Pyranese dog to be washed, nails cut and ears cleaned and most importantly desheded…read more when my husband picked her up he was charged $91.00 and she stI'll looked like she wasn't cut or deshed !!! I immediately called grooming tails to talk to the owner but was told Great Pyreneshe dogs shed that much and I replied that was the reason I brought her to be descended . Never again will I take my dog here they have to many dogs to groom at one time and can't do their jobs right!!

Need a new best friend? Need an old best friend? Look no further. These critters are spoiled and…read moreloved-on by the staff while they wait, as well as having all of their medical needs taken care of in preparation for finding their forever home. The facility is very clean and welcoming, with a great play yard for romping with the pups!

My sheltie Finn loves going to D'Tails. The grooming services are top notch and the boarding area…read moreis clean, cute, and comfy for when I have to leave my girl there overnight. They even leave a TV on in each room to keep the dogs (and cats) company. They also have a large outdoor (artificial turf) fenced play area that's pawsome, complete with a fire hydrant and play equipment. The staff are all very professional but kind and friendly. They are all pet owners so they understand how worrisome it can be to leave your fur baby in a strange place. Finn has many friends at D'Tails now. She gives their services 2 paws up (that's a 5/5). :)

I just wanted to say …read more.. My dog Boomer is a Mini Aussie with extremely thick fur. He enjoys swimming and running in the woods (through bushes if burrs). And the grooming crew at D'tails has called many times to let me know they were unable to comb out his mats and would need to shave him. And every single time it has happened he has looked excellent, and like a teddy bear!"

This business is still OPEN. Linda has been a staple in the training community for decades. She…read morehelped me with my aggressive rescue GSD tremendously. I cannot say enough great things about this woman and her methods. She also grooms my shepherd when no one else can get near him. Thor loves his trips to see his "girlfriend". Give her a call. I promise you won't be sorry you did!!!

It's never easy saying goodbye to a beloved member of the family. They may have four paws, but…read morethey still belong to you through the thick and thin. I just happened to be in need of a service like this, the last thing on my mind at that time was what I was going to do with my little man. Their name put me at ease too. Pets After Life Services shortened to PALS is truly a great name. I had called the local vet office and they referred me here. This was the place that they used in times of need and I figured my little man could use the same services. I had called ahead to set up a time to bring him here and have him taken care of. Even though it was a hard time and I was scatter brained about everything, they showed compassion and took their time with me. They walked me through everything over the phone before I arrived. When I did arrive they showed me more compassion while I was in here. They showed me how much they care about your fur baby as much as you do. They told me everything that would happen and everything that would happen afterward. I was able to select the urn like container that I would receive little man back in. After they did what they did they called and I headed back to pick little man up. I received him in my selected urn like container with a certificate with his name on it, the Rainbow Bridge poem, and a detailed receipt. Honestly, I never want to be put in this position again, but they put me at ease in my time of need. I miss him every day, but I at least know I gave him the dignity he deserved in the end.

my friend lost her dog yesterday and couldn't deal with making arrangements. I called on her…read morebehalf. Dawn made arrangements to pick Baby Girl up in an hour. Larry picked her up and returned her today. I have never dealt with such compassionate caring people. They made a devastating situation bearable. I would highly recommend these kindhearted people to anyone facing the hardest time any pet owner will face. Thank you Dawn and Larry.

We have been kenneling Richey there for the past three years during vacation etc. times. When we…read morehad a serious problem at home she kept Richey for no charge which was such a kind gesture during a difficult time.

Excellent care!!! If special feeding is needed, is no problem. Complementary bath was very nice…read morealso. Both my dogs (chihuahua snd Shih-tsu) were very well cared for.