I am a vet technician and I did extensive research prior to purchasing my puppies. I wanted to…read moresupport a reputable breeder. My husband and I wanted a specific breed, Carolina Dogs, and consequently found Jane Gunnell of Banbury Cross Farm. We could find nothing negative online - only glowing reviews. Imagine our surprise when our two puppies (which we paid $800 a piece for) showed up in our home with fleas and hookworms, no vaccinations or deworming (which they were supposed to have) and severe hair loss due to fleas. When we tried to confront Jane about paying for our vet bills and compensating us for our sincere disappointment with her service she became belligerent claiming that we were abusive and that she was going to come to our home and take her dogs back. Our goal is to get the word out and hopefully stop this breeder from harming any more dogs. Please do not support this business! We love our dogs and are truly thankful for them and that is why we don't want any more dogs to suffer.

We got our 8 week old puppy from Jane in June of 2013. We drove him (Jameson) home to Massachusetts…read moreand took him to our vet, only to discover that he was malnutritioned and riddled with parasites. He had Giardia, Hookworms, Isospora, and Fleas. Jameson threw up heaps of worms after being prescribed Proviable, Flagyl, and Panacur. We tried contacting Jane, but she refused to return our calls. Jameson showed signs of aggression early on, so we started working with a trainer. As Jameson got older, his behavior got worse. We are a loving family and never used physical force or negative reinforcement throughout the training process. We followed the advice we read from the Monks of New Skete and that which we learned from our positive reinforcement trainer. Jameson's aggression was part of his core. He knew no other way. He would attack our other dog on a daily basis and when we would break them apart, Jameson would redirect his aggression to us. He bite both myself and my partner. He attacked the neighbors dog and would viciously growl at most animals and many people. His behavior became so aggressive that in August of this year (2014) we made the incredibly difficult decision to put him down. He was 16 months old. He was attacking his family and we were lucky that we came out of it with the only tragedy being the loss of our puppy. Jane continues to ignore our attempts to contact her. She lied to us about Jameson's health and guaranteed personality. When we picked him up, she told us to water his food down so it's slop. We soon learned that he should be eating dry kibble and that his malnutrition was partly due to his poor diet (but mostly due to the incredible amount of worms he was feeding in his tummy!). She clearly either did not know what she was talking about, or made the conscious choice to keep information from us about his state of health. I loved Jameson so much and putting him to sleep was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. He was a healthy, vibrant puppy who just couldn't control his vicious temper. "100% guaranteed for everything - personality as well as health - or dog may be returned or exchanged." -Jane at carolinadogs.org, registered breeder list, Mane Chance Kennels at Banbury Cross Farm

Great pet supply store. I also was able to pick some stuff for a tractor. Lots of other odds and…read moreends.

Great selection of dog foods and treats, the staff is always very nice and helpful. I like that…read morethey have dog food brands that aren't typically carried by the big box stores, and I also like supporting local merchants.

We got our furbaby Oden 10 months ago. He is the most precious boy...healthy, handsome and the joy…read moreof our life! Mo was so wonderful with the sale and beyond. He communicated with us, answered questions and sent pictures. You can tell Oden spent his 1st 6 months being loved and being extremely well taken care of. Oden's Momma and Daddy are absolutely gorgeous. Every time someone meets Oden they ask where we bought him and can't get over how handsome and perfect he is. Schnauzers are such a special breed and Mo is definitely a special breeder. So thankful I made contact with him and Jennie

I had a wonderful experience with this breeder my dog is healthy. They were so helpful with the…read moreprocess of getting my fur baby. They gave me a bag of dog food. They gave me her security, toy and clothes. This company is wonderful.

Took my wire hair dachshund here for the first time and she looks great! Staff was friendly and did…read morea wonderful job! I'll be coming back for sure.

Firstly, this grooming service moved to downtown Aiken at 125 Pendleton St NW Aiken 29801. It is…read moreowned and run by two lovely sisters, Carla and Dana. They take good care of fur babies. We have a Bichon Frise who is about 10 now and his skin is very sensitive. They shampoo him with a gentle formula and groom him well. They're big animal lovers and you can trust them totally with your pets. You call and make an appointment and drop off is around 8:30-9:30 or so, they'll call you when they're done. You will not be disappointed they treat your fur loves like their own.

There are only a handful of individuals I trust to take care of my furry family members. It's not…read morejust about a cut/trim that makes them look as handsome as they truly are or even the comfort of knowing their nails won't be trimmed too close. It's about someone who loves my boys as much as I do. Only then can they be trusted. And the Barkery is such a place. Yes, it is right in downtown and close to home so travel time is minimal. And yes, the prices are the best you'll find. But here you'll find someone who takes notes at each visit so she'll remember the blade length or if someone is a little skittish (that would be my youngin Benny). She talks to them like their human (that's the only way) and handles them with care. I have no desire nor need to look elsewhere for a groomer. Once you've been here, neither will you.

The ladies at Barkery on Broad are the best! Our dog, Bugsy, has never looked better! Rachel had us…read morein and out in no time. We highly recommend!

Everything fell into place perfectly…read more We moved here March 2026 and went to Aiken Animal Hospital first and we ask for their recommendations for a groomer. I called Carolina Cat and Canine Retreat and Jeff a message. Amy returned my phone call the next day on Sunday. The staff are totally dedicated and sincere about taking care of Aiken's fur babies! . Our Charli Sophia has been groomed twice by Victoria at Carolina Cat & Canine Retreat and Charli loves it. The staff is very friendly, supportive and knowledgeable about their trade. Sincerely, Faye G. Jennings

Couldn't be happier with my experience with Carolina Cat and Canine Retreat. My groomer Isabel…read moretreats my dog like she's part of the family. My sweet rescue had a terrible experience a few years ago at another groomer and she's very nervous about the process. When she sees Isabel she launches into full wiggle mode. She still doesn't love the process but she sure loves Isabel! All the ladies at this business have been welcoming and kind at every visit. Happy to say that this is a grooming business that puts the dogs and cats first and I'm happy to give them my business.

I have been using sissors and suds grooming and zen kennels for years. My dogs are my family. And…read moreas you know people like me don't leave our beloved dogs with just anyone. Michelle and her staff have always treated my animals with love and kindness. When I leave them at Zen Kennels I feel confident that they will be safe until I return.

*I am leaving this review for Veterinary Healthcare Associates' BOARDING/KENNEL services ONLY. I…read morehave not yet used them for their veterinary services, but I plan to in the future.* I have moved 5 times in the past three years and have gone to 4 different vets and 2 additional boarding facilities. VHA is by far superior for boarding my two rescue pups. The facilities are huge, clean, and just look very sophisticated. I rest assured that when I'm traveling, my dogs are receiving the best possible care, evidenced not only by the happy tail wags when we pull up to the vet, but by the way the staff members treat and play with my dogs as they're taking them back to the kennels. Also, this is one of the most affordable places I've seen in the entire CSRA area, at only $17/night for my 45 lb dog and $19/night for my 60 lb dog. Science Diet food is provided free of charge, or you can bring your own. They've also been able to work me in on very short notice a few times now. And if anything were to happen to one of my pets, I know that she would be in the best possible hands for a medical emergency. You're truly getting the best quality for the best price at VHA. If you're in North Augusta, Augusta, or even Aiken, I highly recommend boarding here. They make sure your dogs are exercised and loved on, without all of those ridiculous fees that so many boarding facilities in the area like to sneak in just to meet your pet's basic needs. The only critique I can come up with is that they do not allow Sunday pick-up at all, but I didn't feel that was enough to dock them even one star.

Front desk staff/appointment scheduling unprofessional. Blamed us, the customer, for their changed…read moreappointment based on an unreceived message and an out-of-service number sent to the same, continually working number, and still changed the appointment time without confirmation the change was known by the customer. Had to leave and return at the newly scheduled time an hour later. Almost did not come back because of it, and that they did not even try to fit us in at our previously scheduled time. But, we gave it another chance since our pet was due for the shots. At least the Veterinarian, Dr. Henley was knowledgeable, and he took time checking on and discussing our pet. He is the only reason we're even considering one more chance at going back.