My wife and I have been VIP grooming clients since we moved to SF 5 years ago. We work with Dennise…read morewho has built close, trusting relationships with both our 10 year old maltipoo and our bernedoodle puppy. Our maltipoo in particular had very difficult grooming experiences prior to Dennise. Dennise is dedicated to serving every dog she grooms regardless of age and temperament. We can attest that she built a strong relationship with our maltipoo that has helped her feel more at ease being groomed (a true feat). Dennise also is the only groomer we have trusted with our bernedoodle puppy which has clearly paid off: our puppy seems to truly enjoy hanging out with all the groomers and other pups when she is in the shop. Dennise is clearly passionate about her work and it is an added bonus that she gives her clients excellent hair cuts. Shout out also to Brian for all of his hard work behind the scenes keeping the business side streamlined. He is kind, friendly, and makes scheduling appointments easy for us which is greatly appreciated. We look forward to continuing to work with Dennise and Brian for many years to come. TLDR; Highly recommend VIP grooming to any dog owners in SF who are looking for compassionate groomers who are passionate about individualizing dogs' care and serving their clients with the upmost professionalism!

I just need people to see how good this dog looks every time I take her here. I never see them…read morestruggle with her either (quite the opposite of what happens when we try to groom her at home).

We just moved to the area from the OC and desperately needed to find a groomer for our large,…read moreanxious Australian Shepherds. My husband contacted Nina and set up an appointment. She did a fantastic job and was so good with our boys. We couldn't be happier about finding a groomer in the city.

I tried to get a quote for grooming for my rescue dog who seems to have fleas. She responds fairly…read morequickly. She unfortunately could not take him since being a mobile unit, it would risk other dogs, etc. makes sense. However, I was quite impressed by the way she continued to assist me in my problem and trying to troubleshoot what was the issue. She did not need to stay on the phone with me but she was so nice and caring! I appreciate her efforts and hope to be able to use her services for future dogs!

I've been taking my 5 year old corgi to Luxe Paw and Grooming for about a year, and I can't say…read moreenough good things. Yumi takes amazing care of him. He comes home super clean, smelling great, and fully deshedded. The bath service is a great value and includes more than expected. I'm always impressed when I pick him up. He looks like a new dog every time. They also add thoughtful touches like treats and a cute bandana around holidays. Highly recommend Luxe Paw and Grooming if you're new to the area and looking for a friendly, affordable neighborhood groomer.

First time at Luxe Paw Grooming and it was a great experience. Easy appointment scheduling online…read more Very clean inside and they also have treats you can buy. My pup got a bath and nails clipped by Alex and she came out looking so fresh and clean. The shampoo they use also smells really good!

Decided to get my cat groomed for the first time after multiple failed attempts of grooming her…read moremyself. My cat usually had mats on her underarms and does not like me grooming her. Kittington's was amazing with my cat and I was so happy with the lion cut. She was able to pick up on my cat's mannerisms and gave me a ton of grooming advice. Very friendly service, and I was pleasantly surprised with how well it went. I will definitely be using this service again!

We drive from Napa to San Francisco to get our grouchy long haired cat a summer lion cut by Artana…read morein her Kittington van. I don't know how she does it! 100% reliable.

Had a very good experience at Virginia's for a nail trim for my leash-reactive dog. I like that she…read moreis by-appointment only, as my dog loses her mind when she sees another dog that she can't rush over to. When Virginia was informed about our situation, she was very accommodating. I appreciated this so much! She told me she can take Cora either as the first or last appointment of the day so that we would avoid any potential drama. She also generously gives homemade treats to her furry clients! She even came out to my car to meet our other dog :) Will return for sure.

Brought Charlie in for grooming and had a great experience with Virginia. She was incredibly…read moreaccommodating and genuinely open to feedback, which I really appreciated. I'm particular about how he's trimmed, and she took the time to listen and adjust accordingly. Charlie came home looking beautifully groomed while still natural -- and most importantly, he was calm and comfortable afterward. That tells me he was handled with care. It's not easy to find someone who balances skill with patience, but Virginia absolutely does. We'll definitely be back.

Great service!! Very nice and professional! Appreciate the care they had towards my elderly dog :)read more

Revising my review. Again. We had an issue with his cut before today, but Wow MD called an offered…read moreto make it right. Had to wait a while because it's not good to groom a dog too often. Today they fixed the issue. (Mostly - the previous cut is unfixable on one leg and we're just hoping it grows back!) Giving Wow MD five stars based on today's service.

I've been meaning to write a review but forgot until the other day when I was walking by. Fantastic…read morefrom head to paw! This is my girl's new salon! We lucked out. She got "skunked" and we were horrified and had no idea what to do. We called Mudpuppy's, but they were booked solid. We told them the situation and they bent over backwards to squeeze us in! THAT is customer service. Whew!

I was parked next to Mudpuppy's just now. A female employee went from one side to the other via the…read moresidewalk and didn't secure the gate behind herself. It was wide open. They were careless with the lives of YOUR animals. Two dogs without collars or leashes ran out onto the sidewalk behind her and luckily followed her to the other side of the store. They could have just as easily run into the street without collars and been killed! I yelled out about the gate and the lady DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE DOGS WERE FOLLOWING HER. Then she carried one dog back to the other side and the other dog, again without a collar or leash just walked back onto the sidewalk and back to the other side again. They were lucky these two dogs were so well behaved but no matter how well behaved a dog is, they should ALWAYS be on leash when out on the sidewalk. Fortunately all the dogs are safe, but seeing this carelessness I would NEVER BRING MY DOG BACK HERE. If they are that careless with other peoples beloved animals they shouldn't even have a business. Do not trust them to protect your animal while in their care. ** edit in response to owner below: Well it seems other commenters have seen the same, including with their own dogs being off leash outside. So I highly doubt what you're saying is true. Either way, never bringing my dog here again and I'm going to continue to tell others the same. Lastly, if you let shops dogs outside off leash then you are still an irresponsible dog owner. Leashes are required by law for a reason. If you don't care enough about your own dogs to leash them outside, I don trust you with my dogs. You should be fined and your dogs taken before they are harmed.

Wonderful shop! It feels magical when you first walk in. Great selection of birds, toys, pet…read moresupplies. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and great customer service. We got two beautiful budgies there to add to our flock -- we will definitely be going back!

TLDR: Each time I've walked into this shop, I've been…read moregreeted with warmth and offered help in finding what I'm looking for. If they haven't had the item I'm seeking, they make helpful suggestions. Longer: I have an extremely picky cat and there have been times over the years I've forgotten to order her special food or the delivery is delayed, so then I go hunting through the City. Plus, I love animals and stopping in a mom and pop pet shop "just to see what there is" happens frequently xD Unfortunately, the Animal Company hasn't carried what I needed in the past, as the cat and dog food selection is fairly limited (yet varied) given the hundreds of varieties of foods nowadays. I digress... just last weekend my kitty's special kidney food was delayed in transit and the lil chonker ate through her last order in record time. Kitty has gotten accustomed to a mix of kidney+core wellness and she let us know allllllll night Friday into Saturday that her food was not right. After two nights in a row of poor sleep, I was determined to find (Weruva) Wx Low Phos tilapia+tuna somewhere in the City. PFE website says they have it, but no stores have in stock (thank goddess I called before trekking). Called a few of the smaller shops around town with no luck. As options were dwindling, I gave The Animal Company a call and imagine my surprise when a cheery voice on the other end of the phone confirmed they did indeed have what I was looking for! It was 4th of July and the person on the phone informed me they were closing early, around 3pm, and put 4 cans of food aside for me. I immediately hopped off the couch and we got on our way to the J. Within an hour I had kidney friendly food plus some kidney friendly treats (!! Wx Low Phos new product) in hand, a full belly (stopped at Subs Inc. across the street), and we were on our way back home. Note: yes, about half+ the store is dedicated to birbs. I'm glad I took some time to read reviews+Rick's responses here on Yelp, 'cause admittedly it made me a lil sad to see some of the birbs in the store, I realize now I subconsciously avoided it. Turns out, many of the birbs in store are being boarded (and very! well cared for). Totally understandable some may look sad given they're in a new environment and very likely missing their humans. I know my kitty would be absolutely out of sorts if taken out of home while I was away (and sure, birbs are different than cats, but these birbs are VERY smart). I've been following a woman on YT, I think a random covid SiP stumble, who has educated me on these magnificent, fascinating creatures (birbs). Even if you never want to own a parrot/tangential, I recommend giving a watch https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ET3cCXsKZ1Q

My sweet little 6.5 lb Pomeranian turns into a monster when she gets groomed. In the past I've been…read morecalled 3 different times by groomers to come get her because she was too much for them. The last groomer that was able to handle her always charged me a naughty puppy fee. The dog barber not only didn't charge me a naughty puppy fee, they did an amazing job and even told me that she did really well . They took 2 1/2 hours from start to finish. I'm So happy to have found a good reliable groomer close by. Highly recommend.

My pup's first grooming experience was at the Fog Barber and it was great!! The team that took care…read moreof her was professional and kind, texting me 15 minutes before she would be ready for pick up. It's almost time for her next appointment and we will definitely take her to see the Dog Barber!

So last night I saw that The Pawffice Pet Spa was OFFICIALLY open on Ari's instagram page and was…read moreable to snag an appointment the very next day. It was seriously a blessing because Mochi and I have been slowly losing our battle with foxtails ALL summer and he was in dire need of a grooming. Scheduling is super easy just booking online and being able to see pricing, including any add-ons like nail trims and teeth brushing, and then seeing availability. I've been going to Ari for years now - literally following her everywhere because, yes she is THAT great. I trusted her with Mochi's groom for our wedding, engagement photos, etc etc. - and those pictures are documented F.U.R.e.v.e.r..so you know I'm serious!! lol Anyway, the new space is great - lots of friendly pups on the way in and of course, when picked Mochi up, he looked 10 years younger! Ari even managed to find ANOTHER tiny foxtail right near his eye, so I am SOOO happy to have brought him in! Thank you, Ari!!

They took great care of my Frenchies and easy to get a same day nail trim! My pups are wiggly so I…read morewas impressed they could get the job done!