I recently boarded 13 horses at Bellevue Stables in Bow, NH under the management of Evelyn Cutting…read more and I would like to share my experience after my recent loss of one of them for the benefit of others. When I arrived, three horses were in stalls and the rest were in paddocks full-time at this facility and the ones outside weren't many. I provided detailed instructions regarding each of my horse's medications and supplements--everything was clearly labeled and organized in individual containers for the nine horses that required them. After about 3.5 weeks, I discovered that the horses had not been receiving their medications nor supplements as instructed. When I asked about this, the barn manager responsible told me she was overwhelmed by the influx of horses, and at that time they had also hired a new employee to help her when we moved in. This was concerning, as consistent care is essential to equine health. During my four months at the facility, several health issues arose. One horse developed a persistent cough that required extended treatment. Three horses developed ulcers, and two required a month-long course of Gastrogard as any equine person knows the expense of that medication alone. One horse, Merlin, was eventually referred to New England Equine for severe ulcers. On the day of his episode, I was told he was being monitored from a distance through a window not physically checking on him. When I arrived and saw him in person he was showing signs of distress, and was immediately trailered to New England Equine. Another horse, George, experienced a significant health decline. He has Cushing's and requires daily medication, which I later found out was not administered for several weeks. His ACTH and insulin levels rose dramatically during that time, leading to a critical condition. He has since been re-evaluated by a veterinarian, and his prognosis is uncertain. There were also concerns with cleanliness and paddock maintenance. Some paddocks were routinely cleaned, while others were not. Stalls were not always maintained consistently for example leaving the manure by the stall door until the following day and this was observed more than five times, and I observed a pattern of unequal care. There was no consistency on feeding schedule nor turn in or turn out time. When addressed I was told basically it's her way or the highway. Also in observation continuous construction projects that we were made aware of however many are started, and not finished...tack room, wash rack spaces that are half done, and still not usable to boarders. There is also a very strong presence of rodents, and birds throughout the facility. Both could be physically viewed, and also signs such as feces in tack room, grain storage, aisle ways, corner feed dishes. I also believe this could've been a contributing factor to my horses equine health. There were no signs, or effort in the removal, or treatment of the facility to remove such pests. While I understand that caring for many horses is demanding, I believe that with proper staffing and oversight, these issues might have been avoided. I have been in the horse community for over 25 years and have never previously felt compelled to leave a review like this. Unfortunately, this experience led to over $18,000 in veterinary expenses and significant stress for both myself and my animals. I hope this feedback encourages improvements in care and communication moving forward for future boarders, but also cautions the next boarder to be aware of problems that exist within this facility currently.

Do not take your horse here. These people have zero horse experience, no idea what they're doing,…read moreand don't listen to those who do.

Sandra came over for a puppy shoot, and we went to a few local places; an apple orchard As well as…read morea local castle. She has a connection with dogs, and cats them to sit in certain positions, or walk along a logger, anything really. She has a lanyard with a bunch of different noises on it that will get the dogs attention as well.The pictures came out unbelievable. She came to my house and display at the pictures which were beautiful.If you are looking to get pictures done with you and your dogs or just your dog she's the one to go to. #Sandramccarthyphoto

From the owner: Sandra McCarthy Photography is an award wining and published NH based Pet Photographer (Pets and…read moretheir families) serving central and southern NH, offering outdoor portraits and action photography.

I have been taking my 2 shih-tzu's here for almost a year. I have found it to be extremely hard to…read morefind a decent groomer around the Manchester area. I have went to a few places and have been less than satisfied. Laura ( the owner ) is wonderful to work with. She understands that being a little picky is OK! Sometimes I get a little fearful about a new tech grooming my dogs because I am not familiar with their work but Laura over sees all of the work they do. If she does not like the work she fixes it herself. This is the type of person that you want to be grooming your dog. So, all in all I find Ruff to Fluff to be a great place for your dog grooming needs.

Ruff to Fluff is wonderful! They try their best to accomodate you with an appointment as quickly…read moreas possible, they are very reasonably priced, and they take such good care of your dog. They are the only place around that my Sadie lets trim her nails, and believe me, I've been to many places that couldn't handle her freaking out when her paws were touched. Laura and her team are awesome! The only thing that you need to be aware of is that they take cash or check only, no credit cards.

When in NH, Splash-n-Groom mobile pet grooming is my go-to for pet grooming and they are wonderful…read more I have had Bonnie as my dog's groomer for 10 plus years going strong. My Noah a Golden Retriever with tons of hair and she makes him look handsome every time! Noah loves Bonnie, and he goes with her for his spa with tail up and wagging. Truly, I've never experienced any cancelations or last-minute changes with Bonnie. She is always on time and prepared for the task. In fact, I've never had a problem at all with Bonnie and her work ethic. She is one of, if not the best groomer in the area of Manchester NH. I have not had anyone other than her groom Noah. I highly recommend Bonnie. Lastly, I think that in some of these reviews people forget that we are all allowed some grace. Life happens and cancelations happen. We move on and wait another day, and it's not the end of the world. Show some grace and treat others as you would like to be treated. Kindness is easy.

This company cancels more than they show up! Find a reliable company, before they waist your time!read more

Been going here since Dr Dube owned and ran it. The following owners expanded it and hired many…read moreyoung vets with little experience. A few are/were good. They recently sold the clinic to one of the many business groups snatching up vet clinics and the service has degraded. Tough finding decent, friendly, knowledgeable and affordable vets these days. Between the tic problem increasing each year and the trouble finding a good vet, we are rethinking having more animals in the future.

So many stories I could tell but I think the best example would be when I got my now three year old…read morecat and she had something going on that seemed neurological and dangerous. Brought her to angell memorial in Boston, supposed to be the "best animal hospital ever" ....no... they didn't question my cat's age, (I was misinformed by the woman I got her from) and after charging me hundreds of dollars, they essentially told me I was a horrible pet owner and she must have gotten into something, she'll be fine in a day. Well she wasn't fine in a day. Instincts said go home so I came back from Boston and brought her to the henniker vet. About $70 later, I'm walking out the door with a diagnosis, medication for an EAR INFECTION, and her ACTUAL age. I have never gone anywhere else since and I won't unless it's an incredibly dire, time sensitive situation. I don't really trust the one star reviews here, it's so hard losing a pet as they are family, you want to blame someone. Henniker vet doesn't deserve to be blamed because I truly believe their staff is incredibly well trained and are amazing doctors and people. Thank you guys for always being so good to us

Everything was perfect! She is coming for many more scheduled dates!…read moreCourtney even sends photos of the happy pups!

From the owner: Our comprehensive suite of services, which includes dog walking, pet sitting, and pet nutrition, is…read moredesigned to meet your pet's unique requirements. Rest assured that I have received specialized training and hold certifications in pet first aid and CPR, guaranteeing the well-being and safety of your beloved pets. We are also fully insured to protect you and your beloved pets.

We have been using Sendaishi's boarding services for nearly two decades without incident, and…read more"mostly friendly" service. As someone who once worked at a boarding facility, I keep realistic expectations about how much special attention my dogs are going to get. It is very demanding physical work, especially when they are at capacity. If my dog was seriously incapacitated or needed life-saving meds, I would find a different facility that caters to that. We had Max in their daycare program, which he loved, but after a few visits, he was asked not to come back because he was "leaning" on the staff. He's 150-lbs, and leaning is his love language. Since that's 50-lbs more than the average employee there, I totally get it.

I do not recommend boarding your dogs at Sendaishi. We…read moretrusted Sendaishi with our beloved one-year-old and 3.5-year-old dogs, both of whom are sweethearts, and had a horrible surprise on pickup 3 days later - my one-year-old had a limp from an injury that a couple hours caused her leg to swell up to twice the size her leg should be. The woman at the front desk at pickup (who I believe was the owner) was rude, barely spoke to me other than taking my credit card, and had no reasonable explanation for how my dog got injured - while she stated my older dog nipped at her, the vet told us that it was not consistent with a bite wound after he examined her. My dogs came home smelling so horrible and were so dirty that we had to bathe them before we could give them the cuddles that they clearly had been lacking for their entire stay. Sendaishi's website says they give dogs love and affection during their stay, but ours couldn't stop shaking and clinging to us when we got them back. They also drank what had to be a gallon of water each as soon as we got them into the house. Luckily, we have pet insurance to cover most of the cost of the urgent vet trip, her pain medication, and antibiotics and she's starting to put weight on her injured leg after a few days. Save yourself the trouble, cost, and heartbreak and don't bring your loved fur babies here.

This "clinic" is registered as a profit corporation and is not accredited with the Better Business…read moreBureau. Despite calling itself a "hospital", it does not provide emergency services. In my experience, the costs for exams, checkups, and vaccines are significantly higher than expected, and procedures are often performed out of sight after pets are removed from the room. Following one such visit, both of my dogs experienced adverse reactions to vaccines. Scheduling appointments is unnecessarily difficult, even though the facility often appears underutilized. When I requested a refill for my elderly cat's prescription diet, the clinic refused without requiring another exam and vaccines. This was particularly concerning given my cat's advanced age and difficulty traveling. No alternative solutions were offered. Additionally, a diet recommended for my dog led to serious health issues and cancer growths. The clinic then suggested costly surgeries exceeding $2,000 per growth, which ultimately proved unnecessary when the condition resolved after switching to a holistic diet. Overall, the emphasis here seems to be on profit rather than patient care. Examinations are rushed, often lasting only a few minutes, yet billed at hundreds of dollars. Based on these experiences, I cannot recommend this clinic to pet owners seeking compassionate, transparent, and trustworthy veterinary care."

We had a good first visit, everyone was very nice. But the bill for an exam and vaccines was…read moreshockingly expensive! It cost way more than my previous vet in MA, who I thought was pretty pricey.