Amazing Breeder all her dogs live in her home and sleep in her bed. Don't know how she does it…read more Thank you China at all Maltese. Lots of hugs, Renee.

We had such a wonderful experience with Best Friends Kennels! From the very beginning, Naphtali was…read moreincredibly helpful, kind, and knowledgeable as we went through the process of choosing our new Brussels Griffon puppy. She answered all of our questions with patience and made sure we felt confident in our decision. You can really tell she cares deeply about the dogs and the families they go home with. Thanks to her guidance, we now have the most adorable little pup, and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Best Friends Kennels--and especially Naphtali--for anyone looking for a healthy, happy, and well-loved puppy!

I made a one time donation to Saving the Paws and they continue to charge my account $29.99 every…read moremonth, without my authorization. I have sent several emails and left a VM message asking them to correct the error. I have received no reply from them. I now have to close out my account to stop the charges. Very unprofessional!!! UPDATE 2/6/26: I have been informed that there is a fraudulent website using the Saving the Paws name to scam people out of money. The legitimate Saving the Paws had nothing to do with my issue above. My apologies to the real Saving the Paws organization.

Saving Paws Rescue has knowingly been operating a dog rescue for years without a Certificate of…read moreOccupancy (CO). As of April 2026 they had NO CO. You can call Maricopa County to verify when, or if, they received a CO. What does it say about a dog rescue that knowingly operates without a Certificate of Occupancy? If you are supporting this rescue, you are supporting potential illegal, unethical, and immoral administration. Operating a dog rescue without a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is a multi-layered issue that cuts across legal, ethical, and practical boundaries. Whether it demonstrates a fundamental lack of ethics, morals, and character depends heavily on the intent, awareness, and underlying conditions of the operation. Here is a breakdown of how this situation is generally evaluated through the lenses of law, ethics, and animal welfare. 1. The Legal and Safety Dimension A Certificate of Occupancy isn't just a bureaucratic piece of paper; it is a legal document certifying that a building complies with local zoning laws, building codes, and safety regulations. Public and Animal Safety: For a dog rescue, CO requirements typically ensure proper ventilation, safe electrical wiring (to prevent fires), adequate waste disposal, and structural integrity. Operating without one means the facility has bypassed inspections meant to guarantee the physical safety of both the human caretakers and the animals. Zoning Compliance: Municipalities use COs to ensure that high-density animal facilities aren't operating in areas where they might create public health hazards, noise violations, or environmental issues (like waste runoff). From a strict regulatory standpoint, operating without a CO is a violation of local law, and knowingly doing so demonstrates a disregard for municipal governance and community standards. 2. The Ethical Framework: Intent vs. Impact When evaluating the "ethics and character" of the operators, the situation usually falls into one of two distinct categories: Case A: The Ignorant or Resource-Strapped Rescuer (Ethical Oversight) Many independent animal rescuers are driven by deep empathy and a desire to save lives. They often step in during crises when local municipal shelters are overflowing. The Scenario: A passionate individual starts taking in dogs, unaware of complex commercial zoning laws, or they occupy a building thinking it is "good enough" while pouring all available funds directly into veterinary care and food. Character Assessment: While legally negligent, this is often viewed as a failure of administrative competence rather than a lack of morals. The intent is altruistic, though the execution carries significant risk. Case B: The Wilful Bypasser (Ethical Failure) When an operator knowingly and intentionally avoids obtaining a CO, the ethical assessment changes dramatically. The Scenario: The operator avoids inspection because they know the facility fails basic health and safety standards, exceeds legal animal capacity limits, or violates local zoning (e.g., operating a massive kennel in a quiet residential zone). They choose to hide from the county or city to avoid the cost of compliance. Character Assessment: This demonstrates a clear compromise in ethics. By dodging inspections, the operator prioritizes their own operational convenience over the safety of the animals, the rights of the surrounding neighborhood, and the law. 3. The Animal Welfare Paradox The highest ethical duty of any rescue is the well-being of the animals in its care. Operating an uncertified facility creates a dangerous paradox: The Risk of Good Intentions: A rescue operating outside the system lacks oversight. Without official capacity limits and structural checks, these environments are highly susceptible to "rescue hoarding"--where the volume of animals outpaces the physical infrastructure, leading to poor sanitation, disease outbreaks, noise pollution, and severe stress for the dogs. If an organization claims to protect animals but houses them in a facility that hasn't been verified as safe or sanitary by local health and building codes, their actions contradict their stated mission. The Takeaway If the omission is accidental or due to a misunderstanding of local ordinances, it highlights a need for better administrative guidance. However, if an operator deliberately hides the operation, ignores stop-work or cease-and-desist orders, or refuses to bring a building up to code, it reflects a significant ethical failure. In those cases, it demonstrates a willingness to cut corners at the expense of compliance, community peace, and ultimately, the very safety of the animals they claim to protect.

Absolutely in love with my golden doodle pup I got from elegant doodles. They responded right away…read moreand set up time to see the puppies and parents in a clean loving home. They Kept in contact after my deposit before picking up my fur baby. Now that I've had my healthy pup about two weeks I wanted to review and say what an amazing sweet beautiful boy I got!! He basically came pad trained too! Update ****Updated pic!!

Heidi was fantastic. She came to our home to evaluate our dog's unique situation and offered us her…read morehonest opinion and expertise. I would definitely recommend her for anyone that wants to not only train their dog through positive reinforcement, but also understand why they behave in a certain manner.

From the owner: We are small AZ King Shepherd breeder and Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant. If you…read morelooking a calm and big dog or you have problems with your existing dog, give us call or send email!

This is not a rescue. They get dogs from breeders. We ask for a video of 1 dog and the breeder sent…read morevideos of 10 dogs, including a dead dog. Why would someone send a video of a dead dog? This place needs to be reported and closed down.

We found our beautiful long hair chihuahua here. Rocky is a healthy happy little dog.read more

We have an 8 month old puppy from Sierra Ollerton and are about to get another puppy just born a…read morecouple days ago. Sierra takes such care with her dogs and puppies. Happy to recommend her and her Aussies.

From the owner: At Arizona Mini Aussies, we have been building our reputation as a trusted Dog Breeder in Phoenix,…read moreArizona. We take our responsibilities very seriously and strive to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all our pets. That’s why the happiest days for us are when one of our animals is adopted by a loving and welcoming family. Our parents are registered 3+ generati0ns with the American Stock Dog Registry. All puppies will come with their first set of vaccines, vet checked with a clean bill of health, and ASDR papers so you can register your little cutie with their lineage. 

We purchased our fur muppet from US Doodles and are so thrilled with her. She is the most precious…read moremuppet we've ever had. They communicated so well with us throughout her young life and provided great training before she came home to us. Couldn't say enough good things.

This is a wonderful F1B labradoodle. We adore her. Breeder was great communication via email…read more Picked her up in Phoenix AZ.

I want to preface this feedback with we absolutely love the vets here and have been bringing our 3…read morecats here religiously for the past 4 years. We brought our cat Bandit in for a routine annual wellness exam because it's required for us to continue purchasing his medication through you. We have spent thousands of dollars on medication for Bandit over the past 2 years through you. I requested for a blood test during the exam because he needs his kidney's checked for his restrictive cardiomyopathy and had his 6 month check up next week with his cardiologist. I even mentioned to Ashley, our tech, that I liked getting it done with you because it's much cheaper than at the cardiologist. Dr. Lee mentioned Bandit could have pancreatitis, due to the fact I said he had been drinking more water lately. He said they could check for pancreatitis with the blood test. I am very frustrated by the fact it was not relayed to me that it would be roughly $200 more for that test. For an annual exam, urine specimen, and blood test... I was not expecting it would be $470. $200 more than what I paid last year? I end up spending $500 at the cardiologist every 6 months for his echo, so a "$1000 spend on my cat in a week" realization wasn't fun. Amanda (I'm assuming it was her when I spoke with her on the phone and recognized her voice) said lab prices have increased and that checking for pancreatitis cost more. I told her my feedback is being more transparent about pricing, because I was honestly shocked at that price. And I never said I wanted a full senior work up for his blood test. To add to the experience, a very rude man was yelling at one of the front desk assistants when I was trying to pay. He was frustrated because the front desk did not communicate that their appt was going to be delayed due to an emergency appt coming in. Another example of poor communication from staff. Because of Bandit's heart condition I hate to sever this relationship, because you are 2 mins away and it's very convenient for medication, and I truly love most of the staff. This, unfortunately, left such a horrible impression for me.

Everyone was so sweet. And super helpful. The advice they gave was very easy to understand and…read morefollow. I love this place. I wish I could take them with me on my move. It's a difficult if not impossible place to duplicate

We were so lucky to have found Mirage Yorkies in Surprise, AZ. Janet was so helpful and…read moreprofessional the entire time, even after we brought Daisy home with any questions I had about her care. I have had Daisy now for 15 months and she is a joy. At 3.5 lbs she runs the house and we love her dearly. You can't go wrong with Mirage Yorkies for quality, well bred puppies.

From the owner: Breeders of purebred AKC Yorkshire Terriers for 23 years in the North West Valley. We breed on a…read moresmall scale so we do not always have puppies. Our goal is to breed for excellent health and loving temperament. We strive to raise beautiful Yorkies to the AKC Breed Standards.

Wow! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We entrusted Chaim with our girl, Freya. She WAS…read morevery reactive, didn't want to go on walks, was aggressive toward neighbors, etc. Now after her 4 week board and train, I can walk her through my neighborhood with no problem. We have taken her to restaurants and other errands and she is so calm! I can't recommend Good Bois enough. He is so in tune with the specifics of your dog. If one method doesn't work, he will employ another.

Chaim was an amazing trainer. He was adept at looking out our two dogs different behaviors,…read morecreating a custom plan for their individual progress week to week, and giving us tools for ongoing training. This was such a worthwhile investment and he was a great person to work with!