So as many of you know Adam and I have two bearded dragons, Apollo who is 2 and (Tiger)Lilly who is…read more6 months old. Sadly we did previously have another dragon, Phoenix, but she passed away. In Halifax there are 2 (1/2) vet clinics that handle exotics. Fairview Animal Hospital, and the Sackville Animal Hospital. Poor Nixie tried to lay eggs one day and well things did not go well. We needed to take her to a vet and right away! Naturally this happened on a Friday night around 11pm, and I had been previously told that the emergency vet clinic did not handle reptiles (this was misinformation), so we waited until the morning and frantically called first thing. We were able to get in to see Dr. Benjamin the exotic specialist within an Hour. Although things didn't work out for Nixie all of the staff were extremely warm and welcoming. We walked in with our tupperware container and the second they saw us they said "Oh that must be Phoenix", and you could tell they all genuinely cared about us, our lizard, and wanted to do everything in their power to help. Some of the interns who were working there stayed with her the entire time she was there, trying to make sure she ate, that her distention was properly cared for and that she was warm and as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately Dr. Benjamin was not going to be in on Sunday and Nixie needed continued care so they did all the necessary paperwork, faxed it and called ahead to the emergency Vet Clinic, so that we could transfer Nixie there (which also saved us some money as they did not have to do a full exam and assess her injury or develop a treatment plan). About a week later we received a card in the mail signed by all the staff thanking us for choosing the Sackville Animal Hospital, and then about a week after we had called them to tell them that Nixie had passed away, we received a sympathy card from them with personalized notes from all the staff. Not just signatures but real notes. I have taken many pets to many vets and have NEVER felt like the vet clinic cared so much about the animals and owners. I would very highly recommend the Sackville Animal Hospital, and will continue to make the 45 minute drive to have my dragons cared for, rather than go to the closer exotic vet because the staff are so fantastic!

We have become regulars at the Sackville Animal Hospital over the past two months since we brought…read morehome our puppy. (How many needles does a puppy need!?!) The folks at Sackville Animal Hospital have been awesome. They're very accommodating and scheduling (and rescheduling...and rescheduling) has never been a problem. Friendly, helpful, and efficient staff who gush over Rory's cuteness. Well, who wouldn't? They also have convenient hours for appointments, so getting him in during the evenings is never an issue.

I know they primarily do dogs (my sister loves taking her dog there). My cat normally enjoys being…read more'shaved' and having getting rid of his matted fur knots after a few years.But after subjecting my ragdoll cat to a very traumatic session from another company claiming to be a 'groomer' - he looked like he has been 'groomed' with a weed wacker (they used scissors) - and not finished. So reluctantly (both him and I) took him to Wilwood Pet Spa. Took some coaching to get him out of his carrier - but once out, Jocelyn was absolutely amazing! She was obviously knowledgeable, kind and respectful of his past 'session' and knew what to do - and not to do. I can not thank her enough. Very affordable and happy to report the puss is resting comfortable. Will be taking him back in a couple of months for a trim and couldn't recommend Milwood Pet Spa more highly! Your pet will love it!!

Love this place! Have been taking my dog here for a few months and they are great with her. Awesome…read moreto deal with and always looking forward to bringing her back. One thing I love about this place is that you can leave your dog there all day at no extra charge, this is great for us because I can drop her off in the am and then my SO can pick her up on his way home. See you guys soon!

From the owner: We are one of HRMs longest running and most trusted dog grooming salons.read more

I will never be returning to this location. So far have had…read moretwo horrible experiences with the staff there and I will not be going back for a third. Sunday I had purchased a inflatable cone for my dog at the Elmsdale location, the manager there had told me that if i brought it home and decided it didnt fit/ I changed my mind that I could bring it back as long as it haddent been blown up for full credit, and if I had blown it up then I could get a store credit (which I was fine with). I had left the Elmsdale location and on the way to sackville had decided to return it. It haddent been out of the box, the seal wasn't broken, and I still had the original receipt. Since the sackville location was closer to me than going back to Elmsdale I had decided to go there. I walked into the location being completely ignored by the two workers chatting, looked at the collars and then went to the counter and politely asked if I could return it. The woman who I was speaking to was very rude and told me that she could only give me store credit even though I said I was speaking to the manager of the Elmsdale location. The worker (Anna) was very rude, I had asked to speak to the manager when I had begun to get frustrated, and she had said she was the manager (come to find out, she was the assistant manager, therefore lying about her position). I asked to get in touch with the owner, which I could tell Anna's attitude was becoming worse and she said she would write down my name and phone number and that the owner would give me a call (still haven't received a call). I left upset and drove back to Elmsdale to return for a full refund, and even they couldnt believe that Sackville Pet Valu wouldnt return it. The Sackville location is the closest to my home, I normally buy my dogs food here, but from now on I will be making the drive to the Fall River or Elmsdale location, unless something changes at this location. Customer service is lacking.

From the owner: At Pet Valu we understand that your pet is a part of the family, because we're pet parents too. At…read moreour stores you'll find a great selection of pet food, treats, toys and accessories, all at competitive prices. You'll find our stores in local communities across Canada and the north-eastern United States. Across all our stores, you'll find friendly Pet Experts trained in pet care and nutrition through the University of California Davis Extension School. We pride ourselves on being Pet Experts and we want to use our knowledge and experience to help you find the right nutrition and other solutions for your pets.

About 1.5 years ago we were looking for someone to walk our dog Peach in the afternoon while we are…read moreboth at work and came across Stellar Pet Care. Jennifer was friendly and professional and she has been walking our dog Peach since then. We can tell Peach loves her and really enjoys spending time with her. We asked her to give us a quick text every day after the walk on how it went and Jennifer never missed one. We have also boarded Peach with Jennifer whenever we went out of town and we can relax and enjoy our time away from home because we know that she will be well taken care of. We would recommend Stellar Pet Care to anyone without hesitation!

My family goes on business trips and vacations regularly and we needed a cat sitter on short…read morenotice. We found Jennifer and she responded promptly, agreeing to take care of our 16-old-Gus for 2 weeks. What makes her business really special is she provides daily updates and photos of her visits so you don't have to worry about your furry friend back home. Gus is a senior cat with few teeth and specific dietary needs, and she was very caring in preparing his meals. Jennifer also kept our home very clean, considering beloved Gus loves to throw his litter around. She is very reliable and we will certainly be using her services every time we are away. We'd highly recommend her to anyone in need of pet care.

Great work and friendly animal loving people.Fast , efficient no waiting to have my dogs Fiona and…read moreMillie

Just came back from this place at 4:15. Their sign and info online clearly state that they are open…read moreuntil 5pm from Tuesday to Saturday. You can see why I'd be surprised to show up before 4pm and have them be closed with the door locked. Instead of saying 8-5, why not say our hours are whatever we want? I shouldn't have to call ahead to see if you people are open just to do a walk in. Otherwise, I would have made an appointment. Joke of a business. I'm doing whatever I can to draw business away from these people. Obviously they don't care, so why should the rest of the public give them anymore money?

We started going here when it was in Fall River and we lived there too. Now we live in Sackville…read moreand this shop has moved to Waverly but we still go! You can tell the owner really loves dogs and is passionate about dog rescue. She does not discriminate against bully breeds. She doesn't tack on tons of add-on fees like some dog grooming places in HRM do (for example: a 30 plus dollar fumigation fee if they find a flea, an aggressive/fearful dog fee etc.).

The staff at this shop are amazing! They are great with all the animals and are always welcoming…read more We have two large and two small dogs. I am always 100% happy with the service. They also support animal rescue and sell boutique items with proceeds going to this cause.

If you love your dog, do not leave them here…read more To put it simply: If we ever needed dog care and Pampered Paws were the ONLY place we could leave our dog, we would go through the inconvenience of changing any plans just so we could avoid leaving our pet at Pampered Paws. Our last experience saw us picking up our normally happy and joyful pup at Pampered Paws to find him despondent, dopey, sad, and seemingly miserable. He was wet and smelly. When we got home we knew something had clearly gone wrong so we phoned to inquire. Wendy spoke to us and after initially reassuring us that nothing was wrong or out of the ordinary, it was becoming clear from her quickly changing recount of events that she was not being truthful with us. In the end it turns out our dog had gotten into something left out and had gotten sick. It bothered us that our pup was so miserable, bothered that no one told us anything was wrong at pick-up, disgusted by Wendy and her attempts to hide the truth. It was only through our persistent refusal to accept her story that she admitted anything had happened to our dog. We will never, ever, leave our dog in the care of Pampered Paws. Not only did they provide poor care, but they were dishonest when caught being negligent. Never again.

Let's sum it up in the 5 Pampered Paws Ds: dishonest, deceitful, disorganized, dangerous,…read moredistressing. 1) Dishonest: they make ludicrous excuses or lies about the dogs and are quick to re-frame it. They lie overtly on other online review channels. 2) Deceitful: they will tell you, for example, that they took your dog to the vet without telling the owners and then omitting the name of the vet or any supporting paperwork. 3) Disorganized: Wendy has no idea what she is doing. Her underlings give inconsistent information. Either that or when she's caught in a lie, she will lie again (see 1&2). 4) Dangerous: Evidence from the example in #2 as well as the fact that they insist that they have 2-hour trials with big dogs that are new. They don't. They'll just tell you to come get them and if you can't they will actually isolate your dog. 5) Distressing: When you realize two days in that someone inept is taking care of your dog, it causes a big problem. They call with nonsensical issues without being able to truly explain a concern. It's frenetic and confusing. There is my take. I wish they would get a surprise inspection because I absolutely adore animals. If I knew what I had known when my dog (large dog) stayed there, I would strongly consider taking a certain someone to small claims.

The staff here are knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. They were wonderful to my previous cats,…read moreand they are amazing with my current cats!!

Top performance and friendly. Sometimes a little waiting time but that is always possible.read more

Excellent service, and staff. They are knowledgeable and friendly. Wide range of products for your…read morefarm or domestic animals.

I prefer to buy from the small independent guys over the big retailers. The little guy is a…read morelifeblood of the economy and if I can purchase from him, I will. They seem to be very knowledgeable and the prices are reasonable. I've been buying my dog food there for a long time and will continue as long as I need to.