At first, I wasn't sure what to expect when I dropped off a mama cat and her kittens at…read moreCompassionate Care for Paws--the setup felt a little informal, and I was nervous. But once I got there, I saw they had all their paperwork clearly posted, and the people were warm, responsive, and genuinely caring. They took the cats in without hesitation and made sure everything was done properly. It ended up being a really positive experience, and I felt safe leaving the animals in their care. They're clearly doing good work for animals in need, and I think they deserve community support and donations to keep going.

From the owner: We are a nonprofit animal rescue and welfare organization. We assist with your pet needs. We have…read moreadoptable pets, We assist with pet supplies and medical bills. We take ALL donations, and they are tax deductible.

Shelly is the most selfless woman I have ever known. She does what is right for the Rotties and…read moredoes everything she can to ensure that the adopter and the dog are a suitable fit for each other. She is honest, and sometimes honesty upsets people. But her honesty is what helps keep both people and dogs safe. It's not easy to be in rescue, especially when you can't always give people what they want, but Shelly never quits. I really wish more people understood how difficult rescue is. She genuinely loves these dogs and wants them to go into homes where they will succeed. Not everyone gets approved, but usually that is because the dog they are applying for isn't going to be a good fit for their home. It isn't a personal attack. Placing a large-breed dog that is powerful and intelligent is not as easy as it may sound. If you have never owned a Rottweiler and want to adopt one, Shelly is the person I would trust to tell you honestly whether a Rottie would be a good fit in your home. Rottweilers are very smart, and if they aren't given boundaries, they can become very difficult to handle. Making sure the right dog is placed in the right home is incredibly important. Shelly doesn't make any money from these dogs. I have seen people complain about adoption fees in reviews, and I think it is important to understand where those fees actually go. Many of these dogs take a long time to place, and they cost a lot of money to feed and care for while they are waiting for their homes. There isn't a bank account with unlimited funds in it. The majority of the dogs need medical care and training, and sometimes they need both. The rescue does not receive free veterinary care. They receive a small discount, but the veterinary bills still have to be paid. Adoption fees help recoup some of the cost of caring for that particular dog. When a dog's care costs less than its adoption fee, that additional money goes toward helping cover the cost of another dog whose care may cost five times its adoption fee. This is not a money-making business. There is no money in rescue. This rescue is run out of a genuine love for the breed and a commitment to doing what is best for these dogs. Shelly puts the dogs first, even when doing so means making decisions that people may not always understand or agree with. At the end of the day, she genuinely wants every Rottie to be placed in a home where they can succeed.

They work hard to find the best homes for their rescues! I have owned Rotties almost 40 years, I…read morehave seen people that try to adopt or buy a Rottie for the wrong reasons and have seen a husband want one but wife was very afraid of them. They try their best to make sure that the right people understand what to expect so they don't end up in the wrong hands.

Being new to town I was terrified to leave my dogs in the care of anyone else! But CharlieBar…read moresurely proved me wrong, I received daily updates from them and my dogs looked like they were having a blast. By pickup I could tell they didn't want to go lol. We will definitely be back, thank you to the CharlieBar team for taking such good care of my babies! They came home exhausted from all the fun they had!

We can't thank Ricardo and the entire team at CharlieBar enough! It's been a month since our…read more4-year-old rescue, Angus, completed his 3-week board and train--and we can confidently say we have a completely transformed dog. When we adopted Angus, an American Bulldog, he was extremely reactive, had zero impulse control, and was tough to manage. Walks were stressful--he would bark, lunge, and completely lose it around other dogs. Recall was non-existent, and previous trainers had little success with him. After his time at CharlieBar, everything changed. Angus now walks calmly on a leash, his reactivity has decreased by at least 90%, and he thrives during his daily training sessions at home. The most remarkable part of Ricardo's approach is that it goes beyond basic commands--he teaches dogs how to think, make decisions, and self-correct. It's not just about punishment or praise; it's about helping dogs understand their choices. With a simple "uh uh," Angus now stops, thinks, and chooses better behavior--without fear or confusion. We're beyond grateful for the results and highly recommend CharlieBar to anyone looking to make a lasting difference in their dog's behavior.

This may be the most difficult review I've ever had to write, but the quality of the service…read moreprovided by All About Restful Pets on the hardest day of my life warrants powering through and sharing my experience in the chance it helps someone make the decision to choose AARP. Our sweetest 13 year old mix, Nemmie, took a sharp turn for the worse after a brief battle with splenic cancer. I reached out to AARP on a Friday in hopes of scheduling them over the weekend. I was able to schedule online, and Shelley reached out the following morning to confirm the appointment and provide resources and instructions. Unfortunately, Nemmie's condition rapidly declined and it was clear that she would not make it to the original appointment. I reached out the Shelley, who was able to reschedule our appointment to that same day to make sure our sweet girl could be put to rest with dignity and little to no suffering. Dr. Falcone was the vet assigned to us. She called me roughly 30 minutes prior to the appointment time, letting me know that she was in the area and could arrive before the 12pm appointment. However, she also let us know that it was completely okay if we wanted her to wait until the original appointment time so we could spend an extra few minutes with our girl. She arrived promptly at the appointment time, and was nothing short of an angel for our girl (and for us) throughout the entire experience. I can imagine that having her job would not be an easy one. However, she handled our situation with such grace, empathy, and kindness. Before the procedure started, she took the time to walk us through each step of the process. She also made sure to be as gentle as possible, while getting Nemmie as comfortable as possible before everything started. We also have another dog in the house, who was very curious about what was going on. Dr. Falcone was so sweet to him as well, and let him sniff her, give licks, and be all up in her business prior to the procedure starting. She also did not rush us at any point in the slightest, and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye to our sweet girl. Once the procedure had finished and Nemmie was no longer with us, again, Dr. Falcone let us have as much time as wanted to say our final goodbyes. She also allowed me the privilege of lifting my girl onto the stretcher, covering her with a blanket, and helping carry her out of our house and to Dr. Falcone's car for transportation to the crematorium. One small little touch that I'll forever remember. She was also very clear that there are two options for having your dog's ashes returned to you: either having them shipped to the vet, or shipped directly to your home. AARP's services, quality of care, and empathy for their clients & their pets are truly second to none. The opportunity to have been able to put our girl to rest in the comfort of her lifelong home while surrounded by love and comfort, is truly something that you can't put a price on. When your inevitable duty as a pet parent to see your pet off to the Rainbow Bridge comes, I can't recommend using All About Restful Pets enough. They truly are the best at what they do, and make the worst day of your life just a little bit better.

Thank you for ease of scheduling such a hard decision over a weekend. Dr. Pugnetti was kind and…read morethoughtful with her words and the process. She made my baby girl feel like family. She understood having a 17.5 year old lab and the compassion of the next step. Thank you all.

Sam is absolutely amazing. I'm ashamed it took me this long to write a review! I first met her a…read morecouple years ago when she came to our house to evaluate one of our dogs. Not only is she an incredible trainer, her knowledge of animal behavior on a scientific level is phenomenal. We love learning from her WHY our dogs behave the way they do, what's ingrained, and what we can work on as well. We just had her to our house again and it was great to get her evaluation on how our dogs interact, both with each other and with us. I've also attended her class on dog behavior assessment and look forward to the next one. She is a wealth of information!

Sam is a great trainer. It is a shame that one or two listings in Google are so prominent, because…read morein reality she is one of the most sought after trainers in AZ. As the Executive Director of Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue, we work with Sam in two capacities. 1. She was highly recommended by many other rescues, and also other trainers. One other trainer told us "she is the only trainer in AZ that I would ever recommend." 2. She is well known for her training courses and seminars, we see this as the gold standard and send our volunteers through her programs.

We did both the board & train and the weekly lessons. Our younger dog was boarded while I did…read moreweekly lessons with our older dog. Troy was fantastic to work with in both programs. He is very flexible to go over whatever you or your dog are struggling with and sets you up for success after the lessons are over. Our dogs were anxious messes before, and now we know how to communicate and they know how to relax. I'll recommend Paws to Train Your Dog to anyone who wants their dog trained right with a trainer who cares about your success, not just your wallet.

When 2 of our 3 dogs started having frequent fights that led to stitches and vet visits, we knew we…read moreneeded serious help. We've been working with Troy for almost a year now and our home is finally peaceful. We don't fear for our dogs' safety anymore and our entire pack is the calmest and happiest that they've been in the 8 years we've had them. We have used this past year to put all of the practices and techniques Troy has taught us into use. We also regularly attend his Next Level group classes and Socialization classes with our dogs. We have seen some amazing transformations. That's not to say we haven't occasionally taken a step or two backwards at times but when that does happen, Troy is there to help. He has been available for email advice for certain issues and he has also done a home visit to help with the fighting issues we had in the beginning. Without Troy, I'm afraid we would have had to re-home or put down one of our beloved dogs. Lastly, Troy also boards our dogs for us when we travel. Not only is this great peace of mind - to know our dogs are well-cared for, but we also know that our dogs will be adhering to the same rules, boundaries, and limitations as if we were home with them. No more coming home from vacation and finding that we have to retrain them all over again! We whole-heartedly recommend Troy, especially if your dog has moderate to serious behavioral issues.

Everything about VetMed is so genuine and amazing. I came in with my 3 month old puppy who had been…read morebitten by another dog while in a dog park. It was very heartbreaking for me to see my pup like that and their staff were so heartfelt and empathetic. They were able to get her stable in the back and allowed me to see her before I left that day. I was able to comeback at least two times a day to see her and they walked me through every step for when she went home and what the best treatment plans were. I work in veterinary medicine myself, and this was another level of compassion and care. They were able to save her life that day and she has been the happiest pup ever since. I seriously cannot thank them enough for their services and kindness. Shrimp and I will always remember what we went through and how well VetMed dealt with my emotional distress and Shrimp's overall wellbeing.

I am so pleased with the service we received here that I wish we could make them our regular vet!…read more *The facilities were spacious and clean (so me and my nervous dog were comfortable while we waited). *Everybody was so kind. *We didn't feel pressured to do unnecessary test/labwork, etc. *They kept us updated throughout our dog's stay and even texted us a picture of her when she went to bed. *Hopefully, we won't have to visit an emergency vet anytime soon, but if we did, this is exactly where we would go!