I had had mostly good experiences here. Sure, they would take longer than promised to finish the…read moregrooming, often after their closing time. And it's impossible to reach them by phone (besides leaving a message and getting a call back in a few days... which isn't reasuring when I'm calling to check how much longer the grooming will take). But they usually did what I requested, and I was happy with the result. But the last time I brought in my dog, my dog was very badly injured when I picked her up. They hurt her leg somehow - I'm going to guess they forcefully held her paw for nail cutting, instead of acknowledging her protests. (She's a vocal breed, so unfortunately some groomers are inclined to ignore her vocal cues.) My dog couldn't stop whimpering in pain for 2 months. Even in her sleep, she would wake up whimpering from the pain (for about a month). I took her to the vet right away, thinking maybe her leg was broken. The vet said nothing was broken or dislocated, thankfully. But her whimpering in pain broke my heart. What also bothers me is that when I dropped her off, I told the person she has sensitivity in her front paws so to please be gentle. Obviously that was ignored. One factor (I have to assume) is that the person I dropped my dog off with is not the same person who was there when I picked up my dog. So I wonder if what I said even got communicated to whoever was grooming her or cutting her nails. I called Wizard of Paws, and they denied knowing what I was talking about (that my dog had been injured, was whimpering in pain, etc) - said they had no idea how it may have happened, and that it surely wasn't because of them. Overall, it was mostly fine getting my dog groomed here... until it wasn't.

Man, I'll be honest with you…read more. This place I felt, for a time, was heaven sent. And then I came in to pick my dogs up early and the rocket doctor that was in the back didn't know that the dog she was telling to shut the f**k up was my dogs. (Oh I straight up girl you, you toad) She repeatedly told them to shut up with all the expletives. I get it . Shaving dog assholes and balls all day must be "exhausting". But if you're in that job and you don't wanna do that şhiît then you don't belong in animal care. When we give you our animals, we are giving you an extreme amount of trust and this place is now tainted in my mind. However, I have a little choice, but to go elsewhere. I will continue to take my animals here out of necessity, but know that I know .

Paul and his crew are excellent and truly care about the animals. My dog Butch always has a great…read moreexperience there. I can always relax on my vacation knowing my dog is in good care. Thank You Paul and the crew.

What a great experience. Our rescue staffy if very timid and emotionally fragile (being the dog of…read moreretired people probably doesn't help). He has hated the two times we boarded him at other places so we limit our travel. He was immediately comfortable with Paul, the environment and the rest of the menagerie. He was happy when we dropped him off and happy when we picked him up. He was obviously well cared for. We were so happy with the boarding we're going to start using the day care too. Again, it was a great experience!

Pet sitting. Absolutely wonderful service and my cats liked her. Can't ask for more than that…read more She'd come by once a day to feed and play with my kitties. I love that she sent pictures every day. Also, her rates were reasonable. Highly recommend.

Save your money and use Rover. Cheaper and more employee options. It's a great idea in theory but…read morethere is one main employee and things are not done to my standards especially for the price and overnights. I always spend hours fixing all the missed items and my animals did not get the attention they deserved. Drop ins always felt rushed and over nights did not mean more time caring for the dogs and cats. I have cameras and there's no way to be in and out so quickly if they had done what was on the list. Tried to speak with Kara about the extra service charges and paid $1200 for one week because I have foster cats. This entails scooping two extra litter boxes. Also the employee has broken two of my vacuums and all these issues were never communicated to me even though I would text every day. Sorry for the negative review and best of luck in your endeavors!

Im so thrilled to have a great vet clinic for my babies. I drive 1.5 hr to go to this clinic. I've…read moreseen 2 different doctors there, both were great. The staff is outstanding. When I order pet meds, they approve the prescription promptly. I had an emergency and they got my dog in same day. I've been through different vets in California, moving around. I tried both my local ones. This vet clinic is one of the best I've ever used in every way. Im so glad someone recommended them to me.

Tried making an appointment and receptionist hung up. She had a bad attitude from start. Expected…read moremore from a 5 star rating vet.

Murphy and Stella love their stays!!! Easy check in and out. Very communicative and has worked…read morewith our family schedule changes! They also post pictures of our babies

We love Paws and Claws. We have been taking our Labrador Henry here for over a year for daycare…read more Everyone is very friendly and Henry is so excited when we pull up. Henry is still a puppy so it's nice to drop him off and let them wear him out so when we get home he's ready for his nap. We've never had an issue here and we hope to use their overnight services soon.

I highly recommend Breanna for dog training and Boarding. I brought in a 2 month old rescue at the…read moreworst time in my life. It was in May of 2024 and I was retiring from my teaching job. I knew I couldn't keep Marina home with my other two dogs because I hadn't socialized them yet. Breanna was recommended to me by the Rescue that I got Marina from. Although I was nervous about leaving my new girl with a stranger, Breanna wasn't a stranger after my first meeting with her. Her philosophy's on dog care and training were exactly what we needed. I also felt comfortable asking her questions and suggestions on some skin issues that Marina was having. Knowing that she had been a Registered Vet Tech made me feel comfortable taking her advice. Marina stayed with Breanna during the day while I was at work for about 2 months. She gained social skills while interacting with her family and other dogs. She actually bonded with her cat. Marina's best friend at home is my rescue cat. I have to thank Breanna for giving my girl the start she needed in life when I couldn't be there.

She is patient, caring and understanding! She is always eager to help answer any questions and her…read moreprices are affordable. In a time like this where a lot of things are expensive, being a dog parent is hard but she makes it work and that's a great quality to have!

Very helpful, fast and affordable. Got my baby in the next day after calling and had her ready…read morewithin just a few hours and back to normal! Highly recommend this establishment!

This review is based off my experience and not influenced by any previous reviews…read more The vibe I got from my visit felt like they're just out to make quick cash off customers. My cat was sick and I obviously answered any questions to give the veterinarian an idea of what was wrong with him. When I tell you she wasn't in that room for more than a minute, I wish I were exaggerating. She looked into my cat's mouth for maybe 10 seconds and decided $675 worth of medications and treatments was needed. I would have probably been ok with paying that amount if I genuinely felt like she cared about my cat's health and wanted to help him. I then tried to see if I could get any of the medications without the $235 bloodwork. At least the fever reducer. The vet veterinarian said no. The bloodwork was then dropped down to $165 to send the test out to a 3rd party instead of in-house. I left this place unsatisfied with their service and luckily I already had another appointment lined up for my boy and he is doing much better.

We love Jerry! He is great with all of our dogs. We rescued 3 dogs from the local animal shelter…read moreand Jerry worked miracles with each of them. If you see the before & after pics of Mr. Bentley, he was in rough shape. Jerry took his time and worked his magic. He is patient and knowledgeable of many different breeds. We have yet to try their boarding services but we would feel comfortable leaving our extended family with Jerry!

The visit to this kennel was OK. My dog seem to be happy when I picked him up. The staff seem…read moreknowledgeable and friendly.

My pets have been staying here for years, and I'm always extremely happy with the experience. I've…read moreboarded my pets at my other different places (in other cities), and Tehachapi Pet Lodge is a clear winner in how they care for the animals. It starts with good people. This place has all the right people - it is obvious that each person cares about my pets. They are kind to them, patient, and accommodating. When I have special requests or needs (like medications or things to be careful of) they are always mindful of it. Whenever I pick up my pets my pets are happy to see me but also don't look like they were sad to have been there. And my pets never resist going here, which says a lot. The facility is always clean, tidy, and safe for my pets. I appreciate that they let me see where my pet will be, so I can feel more comfortable about my pet's stay. Whenever I call, they are always happy to tell me the truth about how my pet is doing. And they give a very personalized report - so I can tell they are hands-on. (If you've ever done a Petsmart boarding, you know what the opposite of this is like.) One time my pet had a medical need arise (which wasn't a surprise to me because of my pet's medical situation). They notified me immediately and offered to take my pet to their adjacent veterinary office to be seen immediately. I declined, but appreciated their attentiveness and care. They also are a pet supplies store! They have treats, food, care supplies, supplements, leashes, etc. I cannot say enough positive things about Tehachapi Pet Lodge.

My Fur baby loves this place. We have boarded him here since…read morehe was a puppy, now he is 3. When we walk in to drop off, he recognizes the girls working and is excited to go with them. I do my best to schedule way in advance. This is a small town and only a couple of options. They fill up quick on busy weekends. The reservation process is quick and easy and these ladies here are always friendly. My dog is well taken care of and well fed. We love the pet lodge!