Do not board your dogs here - my two were extremely traumatized for almost two weeks after boarding here! They were locked in kennels for 5/10 days even though I asked for daycare everyday ! read more

I live very close to this Vet and have used them for years. I have sent numerous other pet owners their way. My mom just moved here and I suggested she take her two cats to this vet. NO MORE. I have always tolerated the seemingly rude front desk because I thought the doctors were excellent. For the past two years it has been impossible to schedule an appointment the same week despite calling first thing on Monday. There is no attempt to support, help or even provide options. We have always felt as though we are an inconvenience instead of an appreciated customer. I put this all on the front desk. read more

We've taken our dogs to Gunbarrel Vet for 22 years now, and think the world of them. They truly love animals and give excellent care. Some folks spend fortunes on their animals--$12K joint replacements for dogs near the end of their lifespans, for example. The vets here have been very understanding when I've asked about costs or explained that we can't afford extraordinary care. They're always willing to tell us the pros and cons of tests, various treatment options, what can wait, and what needs to be done now. We love Dr. Gustafson, but when he's not available we have seen other vets, and loved them all. Thank you Gunbarrel Vet! read more

Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

DO NOT BOARD YOUR DOG HERE. THEY LITERALLY HANDED MY DOG BACK BLEEDING PROFUSELY. Dropped my dogs off for a weekend stay here and when I returned they tried handing me my dog out the door, and quickly closing it leaving me outside. I was soon covered in blood and realized my Great Dane's tale was gushing blood. I knocked on the door, concerned, and asked why they would give me my dog back bleeding and asked if they could please wrap the wound up. Without even an apology they told me if I wanted it wrapped they would have to charge me, I said okay not really having a choice at this point and they took my dog into the back again to wrap the wound. When she came back and saw my clothes, their hallway, and entrance covered in blood, I asked if I needed to pay for the wrap and she said no it was fine. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS, SEE PHOTOS. Updated to respond to their response: The dog came to you with a mild case of happy tail in the form of some redness and irritation, he left with, in your own words "a very extreme case of happy tail" in the form of open sores and bleeding wounds. You were informed about the issue before I booked and given the piece of pool noodle, plenty of extra no-chew wrap, bandages, disinfectant and tape which you chose not to use (since none was used and it was returned to me), and instructed both verbally and in writing on the intake forms to keep it on the entire time which your staff promised me they would do in order to prevent it from getting worse when he was in the kennel. He was dropped off with his tail wrapped and pool noodle attached after having it inspected, cleaned, and wrapped by my vet at his office right before I dropped him off. The pool noodle was returned in the bag with no signs of chewing or being torn off, in fact it looks to me like it was cut off and removed as all of the tape has clean cuts and not rough rips or bite marks. Also, it is still covered in the same purple tape my vet used to attach it before dropping him off, indicating to me that no attempt was ever made to re-attach the pool noodle if my dog had in fact managed to remove it from himself. I appreciate your attempt to explain the care and attention you claim he was given now that I've left this review but all I know is what I saw and experienced which was my dog being handed to me bleeding with no bandage or protection on the tail and no explanation at time of pickup. Your staff handed him to me on his leash at the entrance door, not even in the lobby, and then closed and locked the door without saying anything about any of this. Regardless of what you did or didn't do while he was in your care, there is never an excuse for a veterinary clinic or boarding facility to return someone's dog to them actively bleeding which is exactly what I experienced today at your facility. Ive also now added a photo of the lady who wrote the response ignoring me and staring at her computer while I stood there covered in my dogs blood. This would have been the appropriate time to explain some of this to me, offer me a napkin, and/or apologize. read more

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New in town, I came to Gunbarrel veterinary hospital as I was referred to Dr. Welcome by a local. Having a cat with heart complications it is important to me that the veterinarians we see are not only knowledgeable but caring and sensitive to me and my pet's needs. I found Dr. Welcome to be all that I ask and more. She took the time to really explain to me in lay-terms what my cat's heart conditions are, as well as let me listen to my cat's heart murmur. After our appointment she went above and beyond by not only forwarding my cat's records to the local cardiologist we will be seeing this summer, but also speaking with the cardiologist on the phone regarding today's exam findings and my cats current medication regimen. I cannot stress how excited I am to have found such a wonderful veterinarian. read more

Dr. Vale and Dr. Gustafson are the best vets at Gunbarrel! I have been taking my Shiloh Shepherd, Auggie, to those two ever since I brought him home. Gunbarrel Vet is really great if you're using either of Vale or Gustafson - I happily schedule with either, it just depends on availability. Ever since getting my own dog (over two years ago) and using Dr. Vale and Dr. Gustafson for his veterinary care, my parents now specifically request those two for their dogs as well. I take Auggie in for weigh ins and the people working the front desk are always willing to give Auggie treats I bring in for him to help make it a positive experience. Occasionally, the front desk people don't acknowledge us at all but that is more rare than not and when we go in to weigh him we're only there for a couple minutes. Many of the front desk people recognize Auggie which is nice of them but it's never an offense when they don't. read more

Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital - Auggie at Gunbarrel Vet - 8 weeks to 1 year. Thanks Dr. Vale and Dr. Gustafson for helping me keep Auggie healthy and happy as he ages! - Veterinarians Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Staff are cancel culture babies. Told me to come pick up my kitten and call when I arrived. After arriving, calling and waiting 40 minutes went to front door and explained the situation, which caused the doctor himself to come out another 10 min later saying my tone upset him and his staff and don't come back. After going there for 5 years with 5 different pets. Gladly take my pets and business elsewhere. read more

We love GVH! They have taken great care of our dog, Zoey, in their med office as well as boarding for the last year. They also came to our rescue yesterday when we learned that our newly adopted dog, Gibson, needed to be treated for parasites and they got us in just a few hours later. We originally started going to them because they were near our home, but even after moving we still go their because they take such good care of our dogs. read more

Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Wylder Kevin Mouse (of the Navajo Mouse Clan), my wonder cat, had a fabulous five days boarding with the staff. He was treated to extra toys and a full run within his level of boarding. He came home happy, contented and clearly well cared for. This is our second boarding experience with Mr. Wylder. No better place to go (and vets on call should something untoward happen). read more

We were having some issues with our cat and we wanted to get him in as soon as possible. I'm glad we called this place. On a Friday afternoon we were able to squeeze him into the schedule within an hour of calling which is unheard of! Upon entering the staff was very kind and greeted us while showering our cat with compliments and petting. We sat in the exam room for maybe 10 min until the vet showed up. Dr. Gustafson was a fine vet. We felt he was very honest with our cat's condition and didn't try and upsell us on unnecessary tests and procedures. He was even very interested in our other pets as well as we talked about bringing them in. What's also nice about this place is that it offer boarding and grooming services. I definitely endorse this place if you live in the Boulder/Longmont area and are looking to have your pets checked out. read more

This is such an amazing vet clinic and boarding facility! I have cats and dogs who have always been terrified of going to the vet, but when we go to gunbarrel vet clinic I can tell that they are comfortable, my cats will even walk out of their carriers willingly instead of being pulled out for their vaccines and exams. I also love that for some vaccines we can do just a quick walk in appointment. I also feel like the vets here don't want to steal my money, they genuinely care about all of my pets and want the best care for them. My pets comfort here speaks for itself! read more

Very responsive with emailing us back after contact through their website. Got an appointment right away. Answered all my questions. My doggy loves Dr. Gustafson! And very reasonable, it was perhaps a bit less than I expected including the antibiotics we received. read more

I can only speak from our boarding experience, not veterinary care. Boarding is expensive here and if you want to include doggie day care, it breaks the bank. Both times we boarded our dog here, the staff lost several of his belongings, even though we had labeled them clearly. We lost a padded doggy bed and several toys. The second time, we mistakenly came home with someone else's expensive-looking puppy blanket. Additionally, his traveling crate was chewed apart on the outside, leading us to believe he was either unsupervised outside of his crate or crated with another dog that was trying to jailbreak him. On our first visit, they returned all of his soft food to us un-opened, even though there were clear instructions that he needed it every day in addition to his kibble. I'd recommend Cottonwood Kennels over this place. Wonderful staff and day care is included if you board. read more

I love Dr. Vale she is super friendly and super nice I have known her for a very long time she help me get lovey and we got her trained for my seizures Dr. Vale is amazing person and I love gunbarrel veterinary and hospital people are so friendly and good customer service I would never recommend people going to Boulder Emergency pet clinic if your pet is having emergency I would go somewhere else because they don't do go customer service but gunbarrel veterinary and hospital do the best care ever I've known I love the people at gunbarrel veterinary and hospital I've known them for several years because I work at Kingsoopers gunbarrel and they're all my friends I am so sad I lost snicker doodle Dandy I really miss him I'm heartbroken because he was my seizure dog but at least I have lovey I want to thank Dr Vail for being such a nice person and being my friend when I needed her right after snicker died I don't know what I would've done without Dr. Val I love you Dr. Val you're amazing person I've ever known thank you so much for being there for me now read more

After traveling to Boulder with my senior pet and her prescription food not making it with us, I was frantically looking for a vet who carried it and Gunbarrel was it! With no questions asked they set some aside for me and it was ready to go with my name on it when I arrived shortly after calling. The staff was very friendly and even kept me in the system incase I ever ran into this situation again. The facilities were clean and there were several dogs having fun in the back at doggie daycare. They are truly lifesavers for me this week! read more

We had an awesome experience here a couple of months back when our dog got bit... We've been taking him to Gunbarrel Grooming which we really like and which shares a parking lot with the vet, so we thought we'd give the vet a try. The receptionists were super friendly and stuffed our puppy full of healthy treats, and handled getting all of his and our cats files faxed from Savannah. We saw Dr. Gustafson, who actually listened to what we had to say, rather than doing that thing that so many vets (and people doctors, for that matter) do where they sort of seem to tune out what you're saying while they're doing their examination. He was very thorough and a took the time to answer our questions in a way that really made us feel like he cared. While paying, we asked if they boarded rabbits, and were then swept along on a tour of the whole facility, which was so clean and full of happy puppies. Very glad that it was so easy to find a vet that we like and trust. Would 100% recommend. read more

I am beyond impressed with everyone at Gunbarrel Vet. We are new to Boulder and initially came to this vet out of convenience for our routine check ups and what not. I was pleased with the services and glad I happened to choose this place out of the many vets around. We saw Dr. Gustafson and he was really great with my dogs. However just recently... I'll spare the gory details... but my dogs had been boarded at another facility and my beagle Myles was having some serious GI issues as a result. I came home from work after a 12 hour night shift to a complete disaster and a very sick beagle. I called Gunbarrel Vet right away with my concerns and they were able to fit Myles in first thing. I had to bring my little dog Lucy as well because I just didn't know what else to do with her- she was a hot mess too as they were in the same kennel. Myles was okay and could have come home with me, but they offered to keep him for the day so I could get some rest and they could keep a closer eye on him- I am extremely appreciative of that. We saw Dr. Vail this time and she was great. She took a serious yet conservative approach to treating Myles- avoiding unnecessary and expensive tests. The groomer is also amazing. He was able to take Lucy right then to give her a quick bath, which gave me enough time to run home and clean up the mess. He also made sure Myles had a bath before I picked him up in the afternoon. I am super grateful for the groomer and baths as well!!! The entire staff at Gunbarrel Vet made a horrible morning not so bad!!! read more

This review is for the doggie daycare. We take our 3 year old dog here about once a week - she loves it and we love it because she is exhausted when we pick her up after work! They let the dogs play all day in a supervised area that is shaded. The people at the front desk are super nice - we have had some great chats! They are conveniently located right off the Diagonal, so drop off and pick up is a snap/not out of the way. read more

We have been going to Gunbarrel for everything- vet, boarding and day care. We couldn't be happier! The people are amazing- Dr. Gustafson is who we choose to see and he is the best. He truly cares and always offers great advice- our two dogs have had a host of medical issues as they have aged and we completely trust Dr. G. The boarding and day care staff is simply amazing- I don't know where they find such a consistently great group of people! Our dogs are high maintenance as far as health issues and we feel so lucky to board them with people that we know will take great care of them. When a health issue did arise, the staff went above and beyond to transfer our dog to specialists that could help her with heart issues-we were out of town and this gave us great peace. Our little dog loves day care and they give cute report cards when we pick her up. The front desk staff is extremely kind and wonderful- they make it such a great experience to work with them. We really can't say enough positive things about Gunbarrel- we wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

I researched for the best place to take my 13 year old cat, Jade. I was moving to the area and didn't know anyone else in the area. This place came up every time as THE BEST. So I went in with pretty high expectations. I ended up arriving a few minutes late because my GPS brought me to the wrong area. They still were incredibly friendly and got Jade in only a few minutes after I arrived. I met with an incredibly sweet and knowledgeable vet tech who very patiently listened as I rambling on and on about how precious my princess is and how I want the best quality of life for her. Because I admit I did end up rambling about my cat. She weighed my princess quite delicately and didn't force Jade to do anything she didn't want to do. Then after giving the history of Jade and her life story the head vet came in. She was just as sweet and patient and kind to Jade. They both complimented Jade on how well behaved she was and she got a huge piece of tartar out of Jade's mouth. I never learned to brush her teeth growing up. Also I came in with a bunch of things I wanted the vet's opinion on using for my cat (like a gel to help with hairballs, and whether a cat toothpaste and brush would be appropriate or if it was a gimmicky one, sometimes it's hard to tell if you're getting the real deal or a gimmicky thing) but she was very patient and listened to all my concerns. She was familiar with the products I brought in and then compared them to the ingredients in the ones she recommends. Which I truly appreciate. Luckily I bought good stuff. Also they didn't give me the run around with prices, they asked if they could do something, like blood work and let me know the price up front. I felt the prices were incredibly fair. At least compared to the human equivalent. I got her blood work, the consultation, and x-rays without breaking the bank. Try doing that with human care without insurance, it's just not going to happen. This was only my first time, mind you, but I felt my expectations were really exceeded here. Everyone was friendly and they treated my cat like the princess she truly is. Oh, and they trimmed her claws for free. Which is good, they were getting long and if they didn't do it I would have to get Jade to get her claw trimmed. I do plan on learning eventually though. read more

I've taken my Malamute, Tundra, here for boarding twice, and am generally satisfied with the care he has received. They have been very accomodating of last minute reservations. Tundra is a bit of a jerk with other dogs (typical dominant northern breed), so I was a little worried about kenneling him. They were patient enough to work with him with other dogs to help socialize him, so now he can be in normal day care. The staff were friendly when I called on a daily basis (okay maybe twice) to check on him, and I feel comfortavle leaving my baby there. He seemed dehydrated both times he came home, but I think it's just because he's so big and their water dishes are too small. Easily fixed by taking his dish next time. The first time we went here was on a Sunday (they are only open for pickups, but we were leaving on Monday and needed to talk to someone). The girl who was on staff (and very busy) took the time to make a reservation, find all the paperwork we would need, and give us a tour of the facility. She talked to us about our dog's specific needs and clearly relayed the information since every staff member I spoke to during that week knew all about Tundra (that or I'm just that crazy dog owner that they're used to and were all prepared for). read more

Exceptional! I had an appointment set then my dog was attacked and left with an ear injury, I had never been before and called to see if they could move my appointment forward. They let me come in and cleaned her wounds, even updated on vaccines. My new vet with out a doubt!! read more

I am not a big fan of writing reviews but I am making an exception. We had a very bad experience at this vet. I will attempt to be as accurate as possible. We had two older dogs and had just moved to town. This vet is close to us and we thought why not. Everything was fine until one of our dogs ate a bandage. He was very sick and seemed in bad shape but the vet urged us to wait for surgery. He gave us some pain meds to give to the dog and sent us home. It turns out the wrong dosage was given to us almost double what we should have had. They did apologize for the mistake. After the three thousand dollar surgery the dog dies the next day. We had waited to long. Fine it happens. Fast forward a few weeks and we receive a letter that the check I wrote has been sent to collections. I accidentally put a stop payment on the wrong check and they didn't inform us just sent it to collections. We did get the payment squared away but really really had a horrific experience from there back office to there care. I would be extremely cautious here.We will absolutely never go back. read more

Knowledgeable about greyhound eccentricities. All the staff is very compassionate and understanding. Never had a bad interaction with a human on staff. ^-^ read more

I boarded two dogs here, while I was closing on a house. We had used Gunbarrel years before with excellent service. This time it was far from excellent. The staff is just plain rude when I asked how my dogs were. They were boarding for a month. I asked to extend stay for two weeks. The said "No". I'm actually glad they did. My dogs were moved to another kennel that is more suitable! read more

We have been bringing our pets to Gunbarrel Vet Clinic for many years. All of the veterinarians we have seen have been exceptional in terms of expertise and compassion. We are currently working with Dr. Michelle Feller who is caring for our dog, Annie, as we work through a cancer diagnosis, recommendations and treatment plan. She is outstanding with both Annie and with us! She presents all options fully, explains everything carefully, and is fully supportive of us as we make our way through this difficult situation. We so appreciate her compassionate care! read more

Gunbarrel Vet has been taking care of my dogs since I moved to the area 8 years ago. During that time my dogs have been boarded there and also treated for various ailments and the routine shots and exams. We have always been happy with the care given by the vets and the staff. Thank you! read more

I had a wonderful experience bringing my dog Jenny to GB veterinary hospital! I had her boarded for a very reasonable rate and the staff was very warm and helpful they even helped diagnose a problem with her stomach! read more

I wish I could leave ZERO STARS - or better, NEGATIVE STARS. I started going to Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital for convenience -- had just moved to the Niwot area and they have such a wonderful facility. I left Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital because my dog got attacked in their lobby and the staff showed little/no concern about the situation and did not reprimand the client who allowed her dog, Rosie (a Rottweiler) to enter the lobby unattended. The catalyst for this review is the new article I saw recently (http://kdvr.com/2015/03/01/owners-raise-concerns-after-dog-injured-at-doggie-daycare/) Here's what happened: I was sitting on the couch in the lobby waiting for my 2nd dog to have his shots administered in the back examining room. The dog with me was leashed and well attended. In walks Rosie, trailing her leash. Her owner, at least 15 feet behind Rosie,was yammering with the staff on her way into the lobby. Obviously, she and Rosie were "regulars." For some inexplicable reason, Rosie decides to charge across the lobby and lunge at my dog's throat, scaring him to death. Rosie's owner saunters over to the couch after the attack and says "Rosie never does that." Well, she did. I just witnessed it. The staff simply leaned over the counter and asked "is your dog alright?" I believe a pat on the head and a quick check to SEE if my dog actually WAS alright is not to much to have asked, given the situation. A veterinary lobby is the LAST PLACE one should expect their dog to get attacked. Rules should be in place -- AND ENFORCED: dogs on leash and attended by owners AT ALL TIMES. I was abiding by that best practice. Rosie's owner was not. And the staff at Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital in no way appeared to be inclined to enforce such a rule. I would NOT RECOMMEND that anyone take their dog to Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital. It is the most convenient veterinary facility in my area and I will never return. Two dogs. Lots of years left and lots of money to spend on veterinary care. The recent article showing yet another incident of lack of attention, is simply reinforcement of my decision. Dogs will be dogs. You never know how they will interact. That's what leashes and careful attention/interaction are intended to prevent. And, veterinary facilities should be the most diligent purveyors of such best practices. It appears that Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital has not figured this out. If you care about your pets, DO NOT take them to this vet. read more

I'm agreeing here with Daniel L. My most recent experience was far removed from my past dealings with DVC. I was thrown a phalanx of tests, procedures, and other possible medicines for what is otherwise a very healthy dog. I walked out with a tab that was MUCH larger than in times past. Overall, the vibe was to sell-sell-sell... It's time to look for another vet.. read more

Poor urine test follow up. Expensive. Spaced out female DVM. Front desk staff not professional. Will look for another vet.

I took my dog there for daycare and one day he got into a scuffle. They told me it wasn't his fault but he was involved so they banned him. They said they knew the other dogs better and that my dog was the one they decided to not have come back. It was close enough to the holidays where I couldn't find another place to board him for Christmas. When I came to drop him off for the holiday they said because he was kicked out of daycare they could only keep him in a kennel all day long. I was in no place to question this, my dog had broken the rules and there was nowhere else to take him. What the kicker was even though they had kicked him out of daycare, they had taken and published photos of him for their "Dogs of Daycare" 2017 calendar sold for $15/piece. So, they kicked my dog out of daycare but profited from him, he had three photos in the calendar! read more

Called ahead for pricing, and was told that it was approximately 27.50 a night to board my dog for the weekend. When we dropped him off we were told that although our own vet does the kennel cough vaccine for a year, they require it every six months. And they would be happy to do it there for an additional $28! It was $12.50 extra to get our dog one day in the play group. We arranged for a Sunday pick up, and picked him up at 3:30 pm. The young man who went to bring him out to us said that they had not written us down for a Sunday pick up, and when he brought our dog out to us he was covered in his own urine. We had to go somewhere to wash him before we could even go home! When we got the bill, we were charged for three nights (he stayed Friday and Saturday) as well as ANOTHER $14.50 to pick him up on Sunday afternoon. If we picked him up on Sunday afternoon, WHY are you charged for pick up as well as an additional night that he spent at home???? That is craziness. Rather than the $75 ish we anticipated, our bill was $142! For Friday, Saturday and until 3 pm on Sunday. I called to let them know I felt scammed and they said they would credit us back the Sunday pick up charge. Had to call twice to get them to actually do that. Would much rather leave my dog somewhere else in Gunbarrel where they charge a reasonable price and we didn't pick him up covered in his own urine. read more

I can't say enough great things about Gunbarrel and the people that work there. Everyone is extremely nice, knowledgable and caring. We board our dogs at the kennel when we are out of town and see Dr. Gustafson and his staff. We have had medical issues with both of our our dogs as they have aged, and the peace of mind that we have by knowing they are in great hands in invaluable. We are so grateful for Gunbarrel Veterinary Hospital! read more

After 11 years I thought we had found a great vet BUT all thathas changed since April left and they have hired young women who do't care about the animals. First problem was two weeks ago --today is the 5th of Aug 2017. August '17 Problem #1 front desk failed to call about the results of a lab procedure Reason: Since there was not a problem we don't call Really? We just pay for it and forget about the result? I DONT THINK SO! Problem #2 two days ago he needed boratella injection--usually given in the lobby and squirted up his nose. Not this time--my pup of 11 lbs (1yr 2mo old) was DRAGGED from the lobby--while he was sitting on the floor to the back of the chair behind the desk and then he stood up--She could't carry 11lbs so he would't be frightened--I said something to her which she completly ignored! THIS IS NO WAY TO RUN A VET--Tighten up the methods they use or let them find other work which they can relate to better than animals and their owners. I like the vets BUT I will change if they don't do something about their employees work habits. read more

Cannot say enough about how wonderful this place is. Entire staff is friendly, sensitive, helpful. They care about the well-being of the entire family and genuinely care about each patient. They take the time needed and never come across rushed. They listen carefully and never disregard a concern about my dog's health. Even their follow-up calls are considered and they take the time to explain everything, whether voicemail or not. They are easy to get ahold of and even when they are fully booked and dealing with multiple emergencies, reception is always calm and willing to work to make sure I get an appointment. No matter what else may be going on, the doctors and techs have always make me feel like my dog and I are the only ones in the building. read more

They gave my cat the best "lion cut" ever!! He is happy and so am I. Great groomers!!!

These people are great! We have been taking our two cats to Gunbarrel for vet services for years even after we moved to Denver. They are honest, knowledgeable and always excited to see Kiwi and Waffles in their clinic :) We have had several incidents which could have been very costly at a different clinic but Gunbarrel never tried to take advantage or over charge us. Once we thought our cat Kiwi had eaten a poisonous lily flower and we took her in and they evaluated her and gave her an IV and determined she had not been poisoned BEFORE trying to do more drastic and expensive services. Our other cat Waffles came down with ringworm several years ago and they were very helpful in giving us useful info about ringworm along with low cost treatments which cured him completely. As long as we live somewhat nearby we will continue coming here read more

I have been coming here for 10 years. Great service! They truly care about my dog and always do whats is best for her. I m always educated about why a service is recommended and feel very comfortable with my dog in their hands. read more

Best vet in Boulder! All of our pets have been with Gunbarrel since we settled down in 1996. They intimately get to know them, and us, and treat us as family. They are well informed, competent, caring, & keep costs down. I can't imagine trusting anyone else. read more