Save yourself time and money by coming to get your checkups and vaccines here for your furry (or…read morehairless) friend. I was going to another vet in the city and getting charged $95 just for being seen for 10 minutes. The tech fee is half of that here. There's a large parking lot. And they're quick. My dog has come here for her regular vaccines, the vaccine clinics, her annuals, and when she's not feeling well. I've had a few administrative issues with email/contact information so that could use a little work. Otherwise, I love coming here. I can't say the same for my dog, because every time she comes she has to step on a scary scale and/or get poked. But this is to be expected!

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) is a nonprofit that operates veterinary medical centers…read more(mostly for preventative care and NOT for emergencies), a shelter, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. This location in the East Side of Pittsburgh has a veterinary center and a shelter and also offers obedience training classes. In the past several years, I have visited this HARP many times. In 2015, I adopted two cats from the shelter (for details, please see my previous review below). These two cats still happily live with my family and me. Most recently, I donated several bags of pet supplies to this shelter. HARP collects new and gently used pet supplies for Ellie's Attic, which then gives the supplies to families who have pets and are financially struggling. I dropped off dog beds, cat beds, dog bowls, disposable diapers, a sweater, a training bell, etcetera. I placed the bags near the entrance inside the building. An employee at the front desk kindly thanked me for my donation and asked if I needed a donation receipt. Next, I asked the employee if I could visit the dogs who are available for adoption. Unfortunately, the dogs could not be visited on that day, but I was allowed to view a binder that contained printed descriptions of the dogs. I did visit the cats, and I felt pleased with the size and cleanliness of their cages.

I cannot say enough positive things about the vet services offered at Animal Friends. The staff is…read morefriendly and professional, and they take great care of my dog. The prices are so reasonable compared to other vets, I'm shocked every time they tell me my bill. I also love their retail shop. Most (or perhaps all?) of the items are donated, so everything is $10 or less. The *only* issue is that it can be difficult to get a quick appointment, so they are just not a great option for urgent needs. But I come here for all basic wellness and vaccine needs!

Animals Friends is an animal shelter for dogs, cats, rabbits; provides veterinary services such as…read morewellness exams, vaccines, and spaying and neutering; offers training classes for dogs, cats, rabbits, and humans (some of which other businesses do not offer); etcetera. Recently, my husband and I visited this shelter to look at their selection of dogs who were available for adoption. Multiple employees promptly and kindly served us. We flipped through binders that described the available dogs. We did not see any dogs that were a perfect fit for our household, so we did not arrange to meet any. My husband and I did walk around and look at the rooms. The animals appeared to be living in good conditions and to be happy and healthy.

This charming business is one of my absolute favorite places to go for pet care needs. The owner is…read morebeyond knowledgeable and the space is adorable, with local products sprinkled in. I would highly recommend you support this local animal rescue/store.

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3.5 stars. For several years, I have occasionally shopped at this Petland store…read more For all of my visits, an employee has courteously greeted me. Years ago, when I had different cats with different dietary needs and preferences, this Petland had their preferred types of wet foods in stock. However, during my most recent visit, I did not see my current cat's preferred types of foods on the shelves. I did see a decent selection of beds, collars, leashes, jackets, toys, dog foods, aquarium supplies, some cat trees, hygiene products, bowls, and some cat litters. The prices, though, were higher than what online retailers charge. This store had a few dogs and cats up for adoption through their Animal Shelter Adoption Program (ASAP). It also had some birds, fish, a guinea pig, etcetera. Furthermore, their website says that they offer dog grooming.

2/5 -- Great Selection, Poor Care and Customer Experience…read more First off, this pet store does have the most extensive selection of pet products and animals in the East Liberty/Highland Park/Shadyside/Bloomfield area. You'll find more items here than even the PetSmart on Centre Ave. In terms of stock and variety, I'd rate them 5/5 -- impressive range, shelves are full, and there's something for every type of pet owner. That said, the animal care is concerning. I went specifically for fish, and while the selection looked solid at first glance, the conditions told another story. The tanks and enclosures are far too small, and the animals don't appear to be cared for as they should be. Sadly, it reminded me of a chain store setup -- another pet shop driven by sales, not welfare. 1/5 Pricing is on the higher end. Most items are about the same or slightly more than PetSmart. (I found several identical products cheaper on Chewy with free 1-3 day shipping). The rewards program at this location is a small plus -- you can save around 10-15%, which helps a little -- but overall, the costs don't justify shopping in person. 1/5 The staff interaction was what really cemented my experience. I was helped by the owner, Eric Caplan. While knowledgeable, he came across as condescending and unprofessional. During checkout, I witnessed him respond to another customer -- who appeared to have a developmental disability and was accompanied by caregivers -- with the words, "Get out of here, b***." It was shocking, deeply inappropriate, and visibly confusing to the individual he spoke to. Even if it was meant jokingly, it was shocking. He also made unsolicited remarks about my own aquarium setup, calling it a "waste of electricity," and followed up with more unasked-for advice. Not his money, not his tank, not his business. 1/5 Overall: Huge selection High prices Neglected animals Poor professionalism Final Rating: 2/5 If you're looking for a better alternative, I highly recommend Salty Paws Pittsburgh at 4126 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. I'm not affiliated with them, but I've done business there -- they're compassionate, clean, and professional. 5/5.

Just an update: we started training our border collie pit mix with Elissa about 8 months ago, and…read moreit has been like day and night! Since training started there has been a consistent upward trend and we are LOVING it. We're even able to take him to the point during events such as the arts festival a few weeks ago and on the river walk! It's been amazing to be able to do things with him and people even stop us now and say "he is so well behaved!" Before training he was hell on a leash, barking and lunging at everything with wheels and other dogs. Now we are able to walk with ease and I'm not a worried ball of nerves when I see another dog or a bike! Simply it has been an amazing experience.

Elissa has been working with us and one of our dogs. He is the newest of our three and is a rescue…read morethat has some issues adapting to domestic life. From the first time Elissa worked with him we saw improvement. We have been working with what she taught us, and her, for about two months now and he is a different dog. Much more calm and well behaved. One of the things that Elissa has done with us and our dog that is amazing is to identify his triggers. What sets him off. While helpful in and of itself, that is really great because it gives us confidence that if more problems do arise we can always work to find, and fix, the trigger. If you need a dog trainer in Pittsburgh, this is the one. Our only regret is we didn't call her sooner.

Love this. To be able to interact with cats. The volunteers are wonderful and caring. And this is…read morethe best thearpy. We spend an hour there. We would spend an hour there. We also do paint night every once awhile and love seeing the cats.

Horrible. The cats are pretty but the fee to enter is extremely expensive considering it's a…read moreadoption center.ive been with my friend and my daughter and was 9$ / person my daughter she's just 2 years .like every where were you go it's a discount for kids but no I supposed to pay for ger 9$ as well.This is crazy I would not go there again and I dont recommend at all.if you want to see cats go to the humane society.its free to see the cats

DPD is absolutely amazing. They are always so compassionate with our dog Murphy. There have been…read moredays when he was sick and Jen took such great care of him. He always is super happy on the days he gets walked. They are also great on the administrative side. Any time we have had a problem with payment/scheduling they are super quick to respond and fair. I would recommend them to anyone who wants their pets to be properly cared for and loved.

I love Downtown Pittsburgh Dogs. I am the owner of three cats, and they are able to come by my…read moreapartment to feed and water them, clean their litter boxes, and take pictures and write reports about how the cats are doing. They provide a combination lock that you insert a key for them to enter. Love their service and highly recommend (cheaper than Rover)

Everything! Best Veterinarians ever... Starting with…read moreAllison and the other women at the front desk. And all of the Drs are great, there's Dr Cohn and Dr Battles and Jim, the Veterinarian who owns the place and all of the Technicians starting with Dana and Luke and more...

My dog, Jackson, is 17 and soon.to be 18 years old. We have taken him to Penn Avenue Animal…read moreHospital since he was an 8 week old pup. Dr. Glenn and Dr. Joe have been great with him over the years, and the staff are just as friendly and kind. We are grateful for the time that they spend with him and while Jackson is an old dog now, he is still with us because of them. Thank you sooo much!