We've known Ines for years. She's the absolute best. Understands dogs really well, is caring,…read moreprofessional and responsible. My family recommends her without hesitation.

From the owner: Pet sitting, dog exercise, cat sitting, pet medicationsread more

This review is for the VETCO area of the store & not the grooming or store as a whole…read more Came today for an appointment for my pup. She was receiving a booster for vaccines she got 4 weeks ago. And despite me visiting the edison location without any issues of course n.plainfield seemed to find every an anything to upcharge me for more vaccines, testing and flea preventative treatment. I felt downright harassed when signing in for my pups appointment. It felt like they're trying to nickel & dime for everything because so many stores have closed, this location is trying to carry the whole business on their shoulders by trying to bring in as much revenue as possible. Despite telling the young woman that my dog was on flea meds, she said they weren't good enough and to use what she was recommending. Excuse me? Then she insisted my dog needed to have a blood test. Why havent any of the other locations pushed for this? It was beyond annoying. Despite my appointment being at 4, we didn't leave until almost 5 with all the harassing upselling and waiting our turn to be seen by the vet. There were pleasant and is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. I understand informing people, but please dont be pushy. Had I listened to this woman, I wouldve walked out with a $600 bill.

My dog goes nuts when we pull up to the parking lot. It's cool... groomers are nice. Blah blah…read moreblah blah

We love Dr musum and the techs so loving and very knowledgeable about vaccines and a very detailed…read moreexam

DO NOT REMOVE THE REAL REVIEW ITS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH…read more Years ago, Plainfield Animal Hospital was the best. However, over the last two years apparently whoever has taken over has made cut to the staff and has hired some of the worst veterinarians I've seen. Terry at the front desk was always a lovely woman to my Clarence Dr. Boyce and Dr. Lyons also were fantastic to my Clarence however on December 20, 2025 I went to my clinic of 11 years with my pet and Barbara who I'm extremely disappointed in, went to the back to make sure that somebody would see my sick dog. Jackie, the vet tech came out, and I love Jackie to do an a quality of life assessment so they said that Dr. Lyons was on a break but they would put me in a room. I waited for an hour. I did not want my dog to die at an emergency vet veterinary clinic so sadly, I took him home. Clarence didn't make it. We went to the veterinary emergency group in Summit NJ and there is where I had to put him to sleep! My Clarence passed away from a ruptured tumor that was on his spleen! I hope that everyone that was on has memories of Clarence and how they treated him and me! You should all be ashamed of yourselves And as a warning, I put a very similar review on Google and they actually had the audacity to try to take it down so avoid this place because they don't want you to know what happened

I've got a very high maintenance Pomsky with super thick long hair. Jessica is fantastic with…read moreGilbert. She makes him look fabulous. He's featured on their website. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

We have been going here every 2-3 months to get my baby groomed. We always ask his his nails cut,…read morepaw pads trimmed and just a shape up as his fur is not that long to begin with. Everything usually comes out to $35. He recently hit 1 year old and we came in for his birthday shape up to find out that his total cost is $75 which is ridiculous. Didn't get a bath or anything fancy. Just nails and pads trimmed along with his shape up. I don't understand how prices increased that dramatically when he's a miniature dachshund who is the same size as when he had his last appointment until now. I am utterly turned off by this. The lady did a decent job but she took over 2.5 hours to finish him up. Poor thing was holding his pee in the entire time. I believe we will be moving on from Animal house.

My husband and I adopted a 4.5 year old male Beagle yesterday from Happy Paws Rescue! We are very…read moresatisfied with their adoption process and love our new family member. The adoption process takes several weeks. Happy Paws is VERY thorough. They called my veterinarian and landlord to ensure the Beagle would go to a trusting home. They also ensure each Beagle is fully vetted -- neuter/spay, vaccinations, stool test, bloodwork and even a dental cleaning!

I adopted my 4 1/2 yr old beagle in March 2025. He is the best pup in the world and I love him to…read morebits. I named him Gunnar and the entire adopting experience was easy and positive. Thank you Happy Paws!!

Great experience at Greenbrook Shake a Paw. We took home a beautiful baby cocker spaniel. Want to…read morethank Nicole and Brittany for a wonderful experience in getting a new family member Thank you

I'm surprised by the low reviews for this place. Shake-A-Paw was amazing when we got our brand new…read moreCavapoo puppy, Ellie! We originally tried to go through adoption, but the process is so lengthy. We even fostered some dogs but their size and temperament just didn't work out for our lifestyle. I'm glad we tried rescuing first, but it's ultimately not for everyone. A lot of people have negative thoughts about pet store shopping but Shake-A-Paw is the best. We needed a calm but active puppy, who was small in size, and fit perfectly into our 1BR apartment. Meet Ellie! A 13 week old Cavapoo from Iowa. When we saw her in the store, we just knew she was the one. The sales associate who helped us was named Bryan, and he spent so much time with us. He went over everything in detail and took us step-by-step through all of the paper work. He even walked around the store with me and helped me choose all the essentials that we would need. The whole process, from walking in the door to leaving probably took a little over an hour. It's not like you just walk in, choose a dog, and leave. You have to prove your income and they call you to verify if you're a real person and to prove that all your information is factual. All medical records and breeder information as well as parental lineage was provided to us upon purchase. We got to see where she lived prior to coming to Shake-A-Paw and what her parents looked line (as well as their medical history). It was so thorough. Bryan assured us that he would give us a call at the end of the week to see how Ellie is doing. I really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. It wasn't just like he was trying to make a quick sale. He even told us stories about his own dogs, which made him appear so knowledgeable. My advice to anyone looking for a dog is this: Buy the dog that fits best into your lifestyle, don't adopt just to adopt. If you adopt a wonderful dog that works well for you, that's amazing but typically shelter and rescue dogs come with years of trauma, neglect, or abuse. It takes a certain type of person to be able to handle that and give them the life they deserve. Ellie was the best choice for us and we're so thrilled we have her as our baby now. Thank you, Shake-A-Paw, for bringing us immense joy with our darling puppy. Update after 3 weeks of getting our girl: Ellie is as sweet as can be. People are RIDICULOUS! You're buying a PUPPY! To the one reviewer who said, "They drug the dogs. I got the world's worst Pomeranian. They just bark all day long". YEAH THAT'S WHAT DOGS DO IF YOU DON'T TRAIN THEM! As for people complaining about health issues and vet expenses, that's what you signed up for! To care for the dog, no matter what. A dog is not disposable. They are hard work. These reviews are written by irresponsible dog owners. Shake-A-Paw is a reputable place to become a pet parent. Please understand, if you purchase a puppy, you will need to invest time and money for their lifetime! You need to train it and provide entertainment for it. If you don't, that is negligent and the puppy will display poor behavior. I'm almost livid at these people making such accusations against this business. Please read the positive reviews and ignore these crazy people.

We have had many pets since we moved to greenbrook 26 years ago. Dr weltner has been our trusted…read morevet with all our pets. From wire ing our cats jaw sucessfully pulling teeth on a dog in pain vacinnations and just good advice this vrt is great!

I take my dog here for 2nd year now for check up and vaccination...as my neighbor referred him…read more Place is looking old and dingy but he seems to be good and has reasonable prices. I'm not sure about surgical equipment or boarding .....?

We used to live in the area and found them before we moved away. Dr. Weltner is the best vet we…read moreever been to. He is very caring and super gentle with our 3 crazy kids . Very honest on his opinions, and the price is great. He knows we have moved an hour away and give us gas discount every single time. We couldn't be happier for the love and care this place giving to our kids. THANK YOU!

Saw Dr. Weltner because Green Brook Animal Hospital was on the list of "free" wellness check-ups…read moreafter getting our dog through Shake A Paw...although the exam was "free," and our puppy was healthy, the vet recommended heartworm and Nexgard medication totaling almost $150...when asked if this would be covered by pet insurance, as we were planning on enrolling in a plan, the vet said "no." We found out a few weeks later that not only were these medications fully covered, that Dr. Weltner was listed on the Nationwide Pet insurance network! When we finally got coverage and called back later to get a refund on the money spent, they said that meds were non-refundable! We knew any "free" check-up was probably nothing special, and probably a way to get customers in the door, but didn't think we would be hard sold on anything, but they probably wanted to squeeze some $ out of us since they knew that most people whom take advantage of this "free" check-up don't come back, hence saying anything to push the deal through...the right thing to say is "I can't say what pet insurances cover or don't cover, and you should call them for specific coverage details,"...in which case we would have waited to purchase the medication a few weeks later after we signed up for pet insurance. We of course decided to take our dog to another more reputable veterinary practice, whom had a much more modernized computer system (Green Brook AH had hand-written paper receipts), and were familiar with insurance billing & submissions. Don't waste your time with the "free" wellness exam, pick a great vet through word of mouth, and start with them from the beginning!

Took my "girls" to Pup-purri for over a decade. Heard a lot of complaints after Rob sold the…read moreDunellen shop and it became Shaggy Wags. Gave them the benefit of the doubt and continued to use them. One of my babies recently died so this past visit I only had one there - a 12 lb 10 year old Shih Tzu. She was there OVER 7 hours and came out mangled - bloody from under her chin and all the way down her belly, with raw spots on her back as well. Reached out to the owner and she remarked "Sore to hear that" and asked for pictures. I sent them - and she didn't even have the courtesy to respond. With a tip, it was $95. I then had to take her to the vet for cream and an antibiotic - another $100. It isn't about the cost - but the fact that the owner did not so much as offer an apology, an excuse, or even REPLY. If I could leave negative stars, I would.

I had my dog in for grooming at Shaggy Wags. when I came to pick her up, I looked through the glass…read moredoor to see the groomer striking a dogs's face that she was grooming! She hit the dog very hard. I was shocked! I know dogs nip and bite groomers and that it's a hazard of the trade, but most groomers use other methods to protect themselves. For example, some will use a muzzles. Also, When I came home I discovered that my pooch had not been bathed. They just groomed her and used some perfumed powder to give the illusion that she had been washed. The conditions of the shop are atrociously unsanitary.

I cannot say enough about this facility! Amazing group of ladies working upfront! Margaret,…read moreMegan, Nicole and Dr Spodnik are the ONLY reasons I will come here! Great job ladies!

You can come here to get all the basic care you need, such as exams and vaccines. Anything more…read morewill have to be done at the Raritan location (surgeries, dental cleaning, etc.). All the staff is friendly and helpful. There's a small parking lot in back and large waiting room.