I have only ever owned GSD'S my entire life and I thought I knew and understood the breed. After…read morerepeated heartbreak of losing dogs only after 6 or seven years, I cast a wide net in search of a better breeder. I looked across the US and stumbled upon a breeder just two states away (who bred a particular type of shepherd I was not looking for) that suggested I look to Tracy Bullinger. It was the best advice, ever. Tracy Bullinger is the quintessential breeder who honors the breed and it's origins and puts her dogs well being before business. She defines the German devotion to excellence by wisely breeding to create healthy pups with solid structure, strong temperaments impressive longevity. Bullinger Shepherds is a game changer for the average GSD owner. I have been richly blessed by seven Bullingers and my brother has had three. I am forever grateful for the commitment to excellence that Tracy Bullinger puts in to her dogs. The happiness that these dogs have brought to our lives is immeasurable.

I wish I could give this organization a higher rating for all the good that they do but I can't…read more I've adopted 2 cats and 2 chinchillas from the spca over the years and every single interaction I have ever had from the staff has been negative. They have been so rude to me every single time as a potential adopter. I am so put off every time I have to deal with the staff. I called the spca today inquiring about potential volunteering for them because I do love what they stand for and how much good they do and the response that I got was an incredibly condescending woman on the phone who interrupted me and told me that no they don't and that I should have checked the website before calling. A bit stunned I apologized and she said "ya" and I thanked her and she hung up. I understand that the work environment is stressful but I think it's terrible that that is the type of image the staff are putting out for this great organization. Spca staff, there's no reason to be rude to people who donate to your organization, give loving homes to animals you rescue, and who want to donate their time by volunteering.

Came here a few times to look at puppies to adopt. Staff members are super nice and friendly. You…read morecan tell they actually care about all the animals there. We ended up adopting our puppy from the Vancouver branch because the puppy we first fell in love with were adopted out. We would recommend anyone who's interested in adopting to check them out!

They are the best dog walkers / sitters in town…read more Jenn and Dana genuinely care about your dog. They take them for great walks and sends me photos of all the fun she has. Can't fault them.

Adrienne is a compassionate and caring dog sitter. She takes my senior Boston Terrier with all his…read moreissues and doesn't bat an eye about looking after him. I am so thankful to have found someone I can trust to look after my boy while I am away. I highly recommend Muttley Crew to fellow dog parents who want the best for their 'kids'!

We contacted the owner (Dee) around 6 months ago via email inquiring about buying a puppy. She…read morereplied promptly with pictures of some beautiful puppies. My wife and I decided that we just weren't ready to buy. 3 months later my wife and I decided that we were ready to buy so I emailed Dee once again. Once again she replied quickly and sent over pictures of the available litter. This was a litter of Shihpoo's which we just fell in love with. I set up a time to look at the litter and drove 3 hours to meet. Dee was very friendly and informative. We picked out a puppy and put down a deposit. 4 weeks later the puppy was ready to come home. We made another appt. to pick up the puppy. Dee had everything ready and the puppy was looking awesome! She included all the paperwork, gift bag, toy, food, blanket from the litter, ect. Scooby is now part of our family and we couldn't be happier! The entire process was easy. We will definitely be recommending Howdee Kennels to all of our friends and family. Thanks Dee!

I am so happy I found Howdee dog kennels. Dee was so kind and helpful finding the right dog for…read moreour situation. She and Howard went out of their way to help us. Arranged transportation, had health check for pup to travel by plane and had all his records. We love our dog and he is already bringing joy to our family. If you are looking for a wonderful dog from people you can trust, I highly recommend Howdee Dog Kennel. Mary Walden

We love pipsqueak! Sonja, Brian, and their volunteers have taken such great care of our Charlie…read morewhile we lived in Vancouver, even throughout the pandemic (and they took extra precautions to make sure they could still be open, particular for the frontline workers). They post tons of photos on instagram and facebook throughout the day so you can see what your pup is up to. And they're always super responsive via text and email. When we moved away this past summer, we were especially sad that Charlie wouldn't get to go to pipsqueak. They threw him a little party with bowties, his signature look! Also re: the 1 star review below, we never had to drop off Charlie at 7:30am.

Can't speak to the experience here, as we never got that far... If you're a 1st timer, they ask…read morethat you drop your dog off at 7:30am!!! WTF??? What if that time doesn't work for the Hooman or the Dog??? Doesn't seem like a successful way to create more business opportunities.

Simply the best. We've been using Bronte for years, basically since shortly after they just…read moreopened, for both dog walking and house-sitting with our pets. All the walkers are experienced and considerate, can deal with our large dogs including a reactive one, and know bully breeds. In addition, the two owners are also involved in Hugabull, a fantastic advocacy and rescue organization.

Absolutely wonderful people who organize dog-boarding and specialize in dogs who have diverse and…read moreunique needs. My dog is reactive and can't be around many other dogs or too many new people at a time and the boarder Briana was a perfect match for Chewie. The organizer April is incredible with dogs, very smart and skilled in terms of behaviour and positive reinforcement for dogs, and has helped me learn so much about my dog over the past few months. Highly recommend for dog boarding and general dog wisdom and companionship!

This breeder is a gift from G-d! I have had 5 deeply loved dogs over the years bred by Kristy…read more I met Kristy many years ago when I took my beloved Shih Tzu Daisy to her for grooming. BTW...She was and still is the absolute best small breed groomer in the Lower Mainland. Anyways, at the time we met back in the early 90's, she was just starting out as a Yorkie Breeder, and her goal was to be among the best Yorkshire Terrier show quality Breeders in North America. She researched tirelessly, she did everything right in terms of being a bonafide Breeder, (not a backyard Breeder) and went to extreme financial lengths, and still does, to show her dogs in the best shows all over the world. Only a Breeder of Champions can develop a reputation as a serious champion show Breeder of exceptional quality dogs among other show Breeders, and the dog show world is extremely difficult to penetrate in terms of being taken seriously and regarded as a credible show breeder. It takes years and years of dedication, effort, incredible hard work and extreme amounts of money. However, Kristy understood that without that reputation and acceptance, she would be nothing more than a backyard breeder, and that was out of the question. She maintained a busy grooming business 7 days a week, in order to fund her HUGE expenses, which include outrageously high veterinary bills, show expenses, handler costs, supplies etc etc., and on top of that, she regularly rescues dogs from bad breeders, most with serious genetic health issues. So, for those who balk at the high cost of a show quality puppy, and think that all Breeders are "in it for the money", WRONG! A backyard Breeder is in it for the money, Kristy is in it for the love, dedication, devotion and preservation of the breeds she is involved with. You know, many small dog breeds need cesarian sections to give birth, and the cost of that is outrageous! A simple spay costs $1500 now, so trust me, the $4,000 price for a show quality Yorkie, for example may sound high to those who don't understand the true cost of quality breeding, but after all the vet checks, shots, Stud fees, supplies, CKC admin costs, (papers etc.) trust me, the profit margin is borderline "loss" when all is said and done. All of Kristy's puppies are well cared for in her home, and are even paper trained before leaving. I leave you with this...Without people like Kristy, those breeds would be extinct due to genetic damage and pain and suffering caused by backyard breeders.

*WARNING - BEFORE PUTTING IN A DEPOSIT WITH KRISTY FOR A PUPPY.*…read more She insists on a nonrefundable $500 deposit, and she means it under *ALL* circumstances. We waited 6 months on her waiting list, only to find out that 2 litters of puppies had died! Due to the highly unusual circumstance, and some doubts about the health of the dogs, we asked for our deposit back. She refused and told us to wait for the next litter (which would have been 9 months). We didn't even know how many puppies died under her supervision, or how they died! We decided she was unreliable, since we could not be sure the next litter would even survive. We searched for other breeders and even got a puppy from one, Kristy still refused to give us the $500 back. She is also difficult to communicate with, and said I was "threatening" and "blackmailing" her for saying I was going to write a negative review. She will probably reply to this review trying to play the victim, even though she's the one who's $500 richer. Save your time and money, she's not worth the stress, there are plenty of reliable breeders out there who will refund your deposit if anything happens to the puppy that they are selling you.

My little lab pup started here at around 4 m/o, about a month before COVID started. It was…read moreexcellent for her to get some socialization, until unfortunately the shutdown happened. The owner was a veterinarian and is an experienced dog trainer, and my pup learned SO much in the brief beginning time she was there. The dogs have a great structure to their day - they have supervised play time where they learn to share (one toy between MANY dogs!) and play the right way (yes, there is a right and wrong way). After play, they have lunch time, and nap time in the living room (the labs apparently don't nap, they just play in the back room). Obviously we returned as soon as they reopened, and my dog can not jump out of my car fast enough to go inside to see her friends. She has the best time, and I know it's because she's taken such good care of. Every time I pick her up she's beside herself happy. I've also had the owner call me outside of my pup being there to check up on her when we weren't sure if she was sick - they genuinely love the dogs they care for - it's not just a job or a business. She is so passionate about dogs and cares very much for all of her daily visitors. I can not recommend enough. This is the best place you could possibly take your dog when you can't be there for them. The owners and staff are literally my dog's second family and they are the loveliest people.

Odette and her team are like family. They are outstanding and have been very supportive in…read moreassisting with training and behaviour. I have a beautiful rescue dog who's been attending this daycare since a young pup and Odette and Javier and the team have used love and consistent discipline to help her anxiety and have been helpful to me to better understand dog behaviour and be a better dog parent.