It was Thanksgiving week last year when I brought in a puppy who was in terrible condition for a…read morewellness exam. Katt greeted us with such kindness and compassion, even though she was incredibly busy. She immediately made me feel comfortable and gave me hope as she helped this poor little pup that I was determined not to surrender. Katt and the veterinary team were wonderful. They went above and beyond to help him, even with the limitations of what they could do at the time. They were honest that he might have more serious underlying medical issues and encouraged me to take him to a veterinarian for further care. Thankfully, I followed their advice. It turned out he needed major surgery to survive. With the help of our veterinarian and a rescue organization, he received the surgery he needed, recovered, and was eventually adopted into a loving forever home where he is now thriving. I can't thank Katt enough for her kindness, compassion, and willingness to help us. She truly made a difference in this little boy's life, and because of her encouragement and care, he got the second chance he deserved. I will always be grateful.

Great service all shots for my pup, flea treatment, spayed for my little one , chipped the works…read moreand she did well after the surgery, nice people

The exterior is very clean and offers an easy rooftop parking with easy accessibility to the…read moremedical office. However.. the small if you have allergies good lord! It isn't a good smell in here. The quality's of service and value is fantastic. Their treatment towards us thus l far has been wonderful as has been the constant communication. What I loved most and what got us out here was the ease of just making an appt for neutering vs arriving at 4:30a for a hopefully spot at 7a for a first come first serve vet. (well known to my area) just a bit stressful for everyone. Value was great and we are thankful! Just waiting on the nugget now.

WARNING ABOUT @CAMPCLINICS (Camp Animal Medical Project): We…read moretook our dog, Zappa, to Camp LA (Van Nuys this time) for the third time to get neutered. We used Camp because it was part of our neutering package with the shelter we adopted him from. The first two times, they said they could not find his testicles. We paid to have an ultrasound performed at our Vet, who were able to find both testicles, both undescended. Unfortunately, they do not do the more in-depth neutering procedure required for undescended testicles. So, we called Camp again to make an appointment and asked specifically for a location that could perform the more complex procedure due to the undescended testicles and use an ultrasound. The Call Center assured us that the Van Nuys location had an ultrasound and could perform the procedure. We took him in today for the procedure. Not only did they "search around for 30 minutes for the testicles" and not find them (their words), but we only found out afterward that they in fact do not have and did not use an ultrasound for the procedure. So, they put our dog through a procedure for nothing, charged us for it (because too much time had elapsed from our original adoption, due to the first 2 failed attempts), and they are now refusing to do anything about it, saying they are sorry but the Call Center person must have been confused. When we asked for an email or phone number for a manager we could speak with directly, the only thing they provided was an email address back to the Call Center. Not acceptable. Zoey Rocka Knittel and Elaine Lukic

nothing but great things to say. Reasonably priced, able to get appointments easily , very friendly…read moreand genuinely helpful. I just read a bunch of butthurt peoples reviews and was compelled to counter them since I've only had great experiences here. Bonus points for having treats for free that my dog Riggs absolutely loves!

I hesitated to write this review but like a few others I had a terrible experience that hurt my…read moredog's care and have to warn other pet owners. My wife and I brought my dog in with a hurt leg. We went through seeing the vet and got x-rays. The procedure was for Rivers to send the x-rays to their ortho team for consultation. We never received the consultation. Instead the manager, Sergio, who is a tech and not a trained and licensed veterinarian, told us he "did us a solid" and talked to his ortho friends and "confirmed" that our dog did not have a ligament torn. Again, Sergio is a not a vet and made that call. As a result, we took our dog to physical therapy and never saw improvement for months because of this false diagnosis. Finally we took our dog to another vet to get a second opinion and they undeniably confirmed it was a ligament tear. We went back a second time to Rivers and had our first and last visit with Dr. Acosta. I don't say this as an exaggeration - Dr. Acosta was rude and confrontational the entire visit. When I tried to calm her anger and explain to the best of my ability what's going on with my dog's leg, she belittled and attacked me for not knowing the medical condition of my dog. I'm not a vet and I never claimed and somehow I was attacked for her it. It was clear the visit was about her ego and nothing else. Never in my 40 years of healthcare visits, human or animal, have I witnessed something like this. Let me make it clear that the rest of the staff was absolutely wonderful: both empathetic and professional. However with both Sergio and Acosta, this place is dangerous. I am also reporting Sergio to the California Veterinary Medical Board. I hope for the sake of Rivers and their staff, and all pet owners, that these two are removed.

This is the most amazing group of volunteers!!! I have fostered 37 dogs for Much Love and all were…read moreadopted except one who came to us as a hospice dog. They are a 100% volunteer operated and don't own a building, but place all their animals in homes, so the fosters can tell you the traits of your perspective pet. They take in older, sick and behavioral issue animals and get them to trust again and soon they make amazing pets!!

Found my dog through them in 2013... What i like about the…read moreorganization best is that Everybody CARES!

Whew... it's taken me a while to get to this review. My wife and I got a hold of Honor pet to come…read moreto our house to help my soul dog Mika cross over. The doctor that came over for the procedure was so nice and gentle with my Mika and to my wife and I as well. She was very transparent with everything she was doing and her gentle voice helped us during the process. She let me hold Mika as she passed and I got to hold her and be close to her in her final moments. She wrapped my baby in a nice blanket and let me carry her out to her car. She had flowers ready for Mika and a few kind words on a little sign in her trunk. Then she left. This was one of the hardest days of my life but I think everything they did made it the best possible solution. I was glad Mika got to pass in her own home surrounded by people who loved her. A few days passed and the doctor had mailed us a hand written note of more kind words it was very thoughtful. A few more days passed and we finally got to pick up my baby and bring her back home. In the package they gave us was so well put together and every item we purchased came out perfectly. This is a terrible rite of passage for every pet owner but I would 100% recommend Honor Pet to make the best out of this difficult situation. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. -Brandon, Jodie and Mika Banaag.

HONOR PET helped make a hateful day bearable. My 16-year-old Shiba, Monju, was at the end of her…read morelife after a rapid decline. I didn't want her to suffer, and though she wasn't in distress, I could tell she was laboring to stay alive. Having never faced this before, I was lost. Most vet sites didn't list end-of-life care, 24/7 emergency clinics had awful reviews, and house-call vets were booked a week out. Finding HONOR PET was a godsend. Their website guides you step-by-step through end-of-life options, costs, and exactly what happens during the final moments so you can prepare yourself as best you can. You have two options: you can choose to have the procedure done at HONOR PET's Comfort Center or you can schedule an in-home option where the vet will come to your house. There's one more option: if your fur baby died and you don't need euthanasia services you can use HONOR PET for the Water Cremation option. Parking is available, but it's a little confusing to get to because there aren't any signs that indicate where it is. There's a map on the website, so as you turn into the driveway, any empty space against the building is available to park in. Don't park in any space that has a sign saying "reserved for" and don't pull into that little area that is set apart by a fence. You can read about my experience or you can stop here. All the pertinent info is listed above. I chose their DTLA center, where they take you straight to a private, home-like room with couches, pillows, desk, all the things you'd find in a house. This way your pet isn't stressed out by being in a sterile and unwelcoming environment in a vet's waiting area, surrounded by other animals. The room had a home vibe (pictures of the rooms are on their website) and felt welcoming and --strangely enough-- cheerful. I took Monju out of her travel crate and sat on the couch holding her on my lap, while scratching her head and neck, and talking to her. She laid there resting, opening her eyes to look around every now and again. The vet came in, I think her name was Dr. Claire, but I wasn't focused mentally that day to remember, but she was great. She had a calm demeanor, showed compassion and empathy, and made the dire circumstance seem not as dark, at the same time never downplaying the seriousness of why we were there. She went over the procedures step-by-step and explained other things that might happen to prepare me and to make sure if I had any concerns or questions I could raise them. Dr. Claire (I hope that's her name) gave Monju the sedative in an injection. Almost immediately after the sedative was in her system, I felt the tension leave her body as she relaxed, drifting into a deep sleep. She even started snoring. After about 10 or 20 minutes, maybe sooner, making sure that Monju was in that deep relaxed state, the Dr. started an IV that delivered the cocktail, taking her to the other side. She passed away quietly and peacefully in my arms without gasping or convulsing. In fact, I didn't even realize that she passed until the Dr. checked her heart and confirmed it. Dr. Claire was incredibly compassionate and told me that she needed to put Monju in a blanket and arrange her body before rigor mortis sets in. She added that Monju will be handed back to me and I could stay up to an hour to continue saying goodbye. But I didn't want to stay since Monju's soul/spirit was gone. Honor Pet was doing the cremation and after you have said your final goodbye, the Dr. takes him/her and that's when they prepare for the cremation. You don't get the remains back the same day, it takes about a week or so, if you choose the option that has the ashes come back to you. The other option is to have their remains cremated and the ashes will be added to other pets and then scattered or buried. I read on the site that if you have a different idea of cremation or how you want to handle the body, you have the choice of taking your furry child somewhere else. BTW, Honor Pet only offers the Water Cremation as an option for cremation. When I was handing my baby over for the last time it broke my heart and I almost lost it. In that split second, I felt the overpowering need to let out a primal scream and break into that ugly cry. Somehow, I didn't and as fast as that feeling hit me it was gone. I kissed Monju on the snout and handed her over to Dr. Claire, who lovingly wrapped her up in a blanket and took her body away. On my way out the staff continued to offer their condolences, and I left with a mixture of sadness and relief knowing that Monju was peacefully at rest. I'm not sure what I would've done without the support and compassionate care that I got from Dr. Claire and the wonderful staff at HONOR PET. Thank goodness a place like this exists.

I am reaching out share my experience regarding the foster arrangement for a disabled dog named…read more'Chase'. I was fully prepared to move forward with fostering him, despite learning he is younger than initially communicated and requires an upcoming surgery in Mexicali. However, after I requested specific details regarding the surgery and the pickup arrangements, I was informed that the foster arrangement had been abruptly revoked. The entire story regarding Mexicali Surgery was a total bubbameis if you ask me, and i asked too many questions me thinks. oh well. While I appreciate the work Lyfe Rescue does, the lack of communication and sudden cancellation have been frustrating. I would appreciate some clarification on why this decision was made. Best regards, GOLDFOLDS1

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this rescue. After being rejected by another unnamed…read morerescue for "not being a good fit", a friend put me in touch with Alli and they matched me up with Winston (love at first sight) who I adopted one week later. They made the process easy and painless for a first-time adopter and I highly recommend them to anyone who's looking to give a dog a second chance at a wonderful life. My family is complete and I owe it all to A Dog's Life. THANK YOU!

Our animals 3 cats and 2 dogs have been patients of Dr. Reina and LA Pet for over 18 years. Dr…read more Reina is incredible and all the staff is too. Teresa is amazing and so helpful, she will always try to accomodate and find a way to get you in with your animal if she feels like it is possible, as the clinic is always very busy. They are the best! Not to mention that their prices are very reasonable.

Beware!!! They killed our 11 year old cat! Refused to give us his medical records and proper…read morepaperwork. Did not have a good reason. Blamed it on his heart but he didn't have heart problems only bladder issues They told us he needed surgery and they required to keep him overnight but they didn't inform us they do NOT have a 24-hour staff! Our cat died all alone. From what?? We don't know how. They are negligible, dishonest and the entire facility is old and gross! Unfortunately, we are not rich and this was the only place we could afford. The vet didn't even meet us once. No apologies were given. He didn't care. They do not genuinely care about your pet. Watch out for their creepy vet assistant as well. His shoes were very dirty, he looked unprofessional and he had bad energy. Young guy with a bad attitude towards the front desk lady. If I can give you any advice.... Do not take your animal here.

It is not a place you want to go to, but if you have to go VCG is the spot. My OG kitty Pangur Ban…read morehad just passed at 8 from a rare cancer when my other kitty Coffee KitTea started to show (extremely subtle) signs. Since having just gone through it I was very "tuned in". A lot of specialist vets would not entertain my theory, but Dr. Siedlecki patiently met with me and took me seriously. We proved Coffee indeed had small cell lymphoma through a procedure next door. I believe Dr. Siedlecki's willingness to listen allowed us to catch Coffee's cancer early. Doing so, approx 2 years later at 11 years old Coffee is in remission (which is rare). Of course, I am aware Coffee is a lucky kitty but Dr. Siedlecki's expertise, curiosity, patience and care led to an outcome that exceeded all expectations!

Our family is deeply grateful to VCG in Culver City. Dr. Smith's warm professionalism gave us clear…read moreoptions and helped guide our thinking towards what was the best for our family. Jerenny and the rest of the VCG team walked us through the expenses and payment options which was incredibly helpful. The VCG team was a true light in the dark and we highly recommend them for your pet's cancer treatment.