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Julia's Jungle Grooming & Self Dog Wash

3.3 (43 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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My son's and Johnny's first night together.

Julia's Jungle adopted us a DYING KITTEN then a week later, upon DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER, said we'd have to pay them a surrender fee to take him back. My son's care team recommended he get an emotional support animal so we began looking and he adopted a five month old kitten from Julia's Jungle. Just over a week later, after two calls requesting the Dr. see him and being told once it was unnecessary (we were prescribed meds and asked to pick them up without an exam) and once that it would be another four days before he'd be seen, HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA at the emergency animal clinic where we took him because he was so obviously sick and getting worse. The Dr. said every lymph node in his body is swollen, lymphocytes are near 20,000, he never should have been released for adoption, likely only has a couple months to live, and she advised us to take him back to the shelter. I called Julia's to tell them what the vet said and the woman on the phone quickly said, "If you bring him back you'll need to pay a $25 surrender fee." I was shocked at the uncaring way she spoke, she didn't ask about the kitten or my son, absolutely NO compassion, NO empathy, NO apology. I asked her if she was seriously telling me we paid $100 to adopt a kitten that's dying, paid his emergency vet bills, and now the only thing she has to say is we need to pay them more money if we bring him back? Her answer was simply, "That's our policy" and the best line of all, "You waited too long." Eight days which included two requests and two denials for the Dr. to see him. When I asked for the manager's name she said they don't talk to customers on the phone and I could come in at 7:30am to speak to someone. I won't say don't adopt here, I understand things can be missed and his poor health was likely, at least in part, incorrectly attributed to an upper respiratory infection circulating in the kennels, but I will say the way they handled the situation, the complete lack of caring and compassion, is absolutely unacceptable. We didn't change our mind or decide he wasn't a good fit for my son, THEY ADOPTED OUT A SICK AND DYING ANIMAL and it was never about the money. I didn't demand the adoption fee back or even mention money, we hadn't even decided what to do when just days after Christmas we learned the kitten my son fell in love with was dying. We didn't take the kitten back, we're getting him stabilizing medical treatment, we'll love him, and give him the very best life we can during the time he has left, and we'll hopefully be able to arrange home euthanization when the time comes. But I hope the business owner reads this review and coaches their employees about how to handle these difficult circumstances so no one is ever again treated with such a lack of compassion and in such an heartless, uncaring way. For all their talk of our animals are family, if you can't keep them for any reason they need to come back here, etc., their actions say they're more interested in collecting $25 than caring about the life of an innocent kitten or the emotional wreckage my son is now enduring.

Our new lion!
Courtney S.

What a great place! The staff are helpful, kind and very competent. Dolly is amazing! Their location is pretty easy to find, especially with tips from the receptionist. We took our long-haired tabby cat in for a "lions cut" and Dolly did a great job. Thanks to everyone at Julia's Jungle!

Ernie, my healthy, playful 8 week old baby. Brought to you by Julia's Jungle.
Vitamin J.

I've been on the prowl to get a kitten for 8 months now. I've been to several shelters (Boise, Moscow, Pullman, Cda) and Julia's Jungle is by far SUPREME!! The staff has a laid back environment. I was able to meet and play in the cat room for almost an hour, undisturbed, no pressure. After falling in love with one kitten in particular, I sighed thinking, "ok here comes a grueling application process..." Not the case. Not only was the adoption process pleasant, but my lil guy came microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and healthy! $75 for adoption is a heck of a deal. I live in CdA, and will be making the trip to their vet clinic. Service is key, this place nailed it. We love Julia's! Love, Josie and lil Ernie

Kelly O.

What can I say but clean and cheap! Only cost $10.00 to brush out, wash, and blow dry our pup. They supplied EVERYTHING! Brushes, towels, wash cloths, 6 different kinds of shampoo even conditioner, ear cleaner, Cotten balls, perfume, blow dryer, & treats! Best place we've found in Spokane to "do it yourself" dog bath!

All clean! I love the complimentary bandanas!

I just moved over from Seattle and loved the self-serve dog bath I went to over there. I was excited to find Julia's Jungle in the Valley. I was very impressed with the place! It was such a good deal! Only $10 and they supply everything that you may need. A wide variety of shampoo (with descriptions for each), brushes, towels, ear cleaner & cotton balls, very nice aprons and dryers. They also have a punch card (after 6 you get one FREE!) The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the stairs to get to the tub were very steep and difficult for my large dog. It would also be nice if there was a place to put my purse so I didn't have to worry about it being on the floor and possibly getting wet. Overall, a fantastic place! I will be taking my dog back for sure!

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The service is super lousy and they dont meet customer needs I will never go back super filthy

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