In my personal experience, I encountered practices that raised serious concerns--especially around…read morethe well-being and safety of the dogs involved. I believe these issues deserve closer scrutiny. There's also publicly available information from 2019 indicating that this organization was involved in legal proceedings related to record-keeping. Reports suggest that certain health details may not have been accurately disclosed to adoptive families at the time. If you'd like to explore that further, there's information online you can review. I encourage everyone to form their own conclusions based on the facts available.

I am writing this review because I have never experienced worse customer service in my life. The…read moredogs we saw were absolutely adorable and so sweet, but unfortunately, the staff completely ruined the experience. The employees we dealt with could not have been colder if they tried--especially the woman at the front desk. There is a respectful way to speak to people, especially when you are representing an organization, and this was not it. She was extremely rude, condescending, and completely unprofessional. I have over five years of experience as a waitress, I work as a social worker, and I volunteer at my local dog shelter. In all of those roles, I have never been spoken to as disrespectfully as I was today. She informed us that our application was denied by loudly criticizing our dog of 14 1/2 years--who recently passed away--saying he was overweight, and did so in front of other staff members. It honestly seemed like she took pleasure in delivering this news, which felt incredibly insensitive given that we are still grieving the loss of our dog. This information could have been communicated in a much kinder and more respectful way. Basic compassion and professionalism should not be too much to expect. The experience was so upsetting that it made me question how the animals are treated if this is how people are treated. My family took a long time to feel ready for another dog after losing our Jessie girl, and this was the first time we had considered adopting again since her passing. Instead of a hopeful experience, we were met with hostility and disrespect. I have never written an online review before, but the way we were treated compelled me to speak up. I will never recommend Home for Good Dogs in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Please ensure that staff and volunteers understand the importance of kindness, professionalism, and basic human decency.

Lisa did an awesome job with our 5 months old Bichon .. cut is perfect..thanks Lisa!!read more

What do you do when you have a senior dog who has difficulty standing through a groom? You find a…read morecompassionate and caring groomer like Details by Lisa. Both Lisa and Fernando did a great job on our 12 + year old Goldendoodle. They took their time and were patient and understanding! I would highly recommend them!

A couple of years ago, we lost the first of two sibling rescue dogs we adopted 15 years ago. We…read moreadopted another young dog shortly after. Then March of this year, our 2nd boy passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Recently we decided we missed having two canine family members and set out to begin the search for a friend for our dog Daisy (also a rescue) and I knew about Eleventh Hour Rescue and the work they do for a while and had attended events like Puptoberfest. When we saw there was a Winter market happening at the Sussex fairgrounds, we got our pre-appoved application completed and attended the event with Daisy hoping to meet a particular dog. When it turned out the beautiful girl in question wouldn't be quite the right fit for our family, we came close to leaving and determined to search through other adoptable dogs with 11th Hour when we were asked if Daisy wanted to meet Jett, who we'd missed. We did an introduction and short walk together with one of the volunteers and our family. It became quickly apparent that these two would become fast friends and he was super friendly immediately with our whole family. Jett came home with us that day and immediately seemed to feel right at home. But he wasn't answering to his name, so we bounced a bunch around and thought we'd have to use a process to change it, but we came up with Remmington III (Remmy casually) and he began answering to that almost immediately. We are on day 3 and we all couldn't be happier. Everyone who volunteers with Eleventh Hour from the pre-approval process to the event staff were so welcoming, encouraging and wonderful. They do a fantastic job of vetting potential adopters so that each animal finds their perfect furever home. I would recommend anyone searching for a furry family member to consider them.

We adopted a 3-year-old pup from an adoption event Eleventh Hour hosted at the Rockaway Mall, and…read moreit was a great experience. The event was well organized with plenty of helpful volunteers on site and lots of friendly, adorable dogs to meet. Our check-in/check-out process was smooth and professional, and we were paired with a volunteer who helped us meet the three dogs we were interested in so we could find the best fit. I also really appreciate how thorough they were during the application process: they called all my references and my current vet, which showed how serious they are and how much they care about their animals. Wonderful rescue organization...Thank you for helping us find our new family member!

Here's a short blurb that pretty much recaps my entire review for those who don't want to read the…read morewhole thing: "That's why I still recommend The Modern Canine for the store itself and will continue to support it by buying toys and treats, but I DO NOT RECOMMEND HAVING YOUR DOG GROOMED HERE. Keep your dogs far far away from Lisa." I hesitate writing this review because the owners, Monica and Arjun, are EXTREMELY nice and run a well kept and absolutely adorable shop filled with amazing treats, toys, and food options/toppers for dogs. The Modern Canine is conveniently located in a strip mall on 206 with plenty of parking, and they give free puppacinos to dogs who visit. Unfortunately, my review is as low as it is because I had a TERRIBLE experience with their groomer Lisa. Despite the multiple recommendations I received in a local neighborhood Facebook page for a reputable groomer, Lisa did the worst grooming job I've ever seen (I had a cockapoo for 16 years prior to the puppy I have now). Worst of all, I trusted this groomer enough to do my dog's haircut 2 weeks before our wedding. I paid $80 for a full body haircut, bath, brush/blowout, ear cleaning, and nail trim. My fiance was the one taking our dog to/from the groomer, so I reached out on Instagram a week before the appointment with "inspiration/inspo pictures" for the haircut so they'd know exactly how to groom him and my fiance wouldn't have to worry about explaining it to them since he would be rushing during his lunch break to take our dog to this appointment. They said they'd add the pictures to his file but when the day of his appointment came around, they called me while I was working to ask if I had pictures even though I already sent them and they said they'd add the pictures to his file a week beforehand. When my fiance picked him up, the hair on his face was much rounder than my inspo pictures. I asked the groomer to round it out a little more to match the picture and the outcome was a sloppy, choppy MESS. I requested a partial refund for the face trim and part of the tip to reflect the cheaper overall cost, which the owners graciously gave me. When I was home the next day, I noticed that even the body was cut sloppily. Lisa left long patches on his butt and paws and it looked like she just cut his hair with straight scissors instead of blending it out and making it more of a clean cut. I feel like I could have bought a dog grooming kit on Amazon and done a better job. I reached back out requesting a full refund of the tip which they willingly refunded. The owners handled the situation very professionally, and they were apologetic which I appreciate. That's why I still recommend The Modern Canine for the store itself and will continue to support it by buying toys and treats, but I DO NOT RECOMMEND HAVING YOUR DOG GROOMED HERE. Keep your dogs far far away from Lisa. I've since found an amazing and extremely talented groomer to fix the mess Lisa made. This other groomer also agreed that his face trim came out extremely choppy and sloppy. I'll post a review of the lifesaver groomer on my profile if you'd like to see the groomer I highly recommend instead.

I have an Australian labradoodle puppy who is less than 11 months old, and I've finally found a…read moregroomer who listens to what I want and makes it happen! Kristen is the best- she's detail-oriented (the long lashes!), and can get rid of some ear matting while still maintaining the long-haired ears (I didn't realize I was only brushing the top layer, and learned from her that day how to brush her properly as a first-time dog mom). The store also has high-quality treats, food, and enrichment toys, along with other items you may want/need, and the owners are helpful and friendly. A great addition to the area!

These guys amazing. Fish Mike, Reece and the rest of the crew are killer dudes. Always willing to…read morehelp. Fish are always taken care of and prices can't be beat. Great place all around.

I contacted Fitz Fish Ponds to replace the leaking liners in my existing pond. My pond includes two…read morewaterfalls and a 70 foot stream between the two waterfalls. I had been searching for a pond or landscaping company to do this work for over one year. Most were extremely expensive and some offered to do the work but had no prior pond experience. Fitz Fish Ponds came out and worked with me on what I wanted and they also offered suggestions to improve the appearance. Their quality workmanship and design expertise exceeded my expectations. Their pricing was reasonable. My pond looked good before their work, now it looks amazing! Fitz Fish Ponds were on time and treated my fish and pond as if it was their own. 100% would recommend them to my friends and family!

I was there last night with so many questions about adding a new addition to our family. The first…read morewoman seemed bothered by my questions but then I ran into a young man who stayed with me and answered every question I had. He showed me around the store and showed me everything I would need to purchase when I decided to take the new little furry baby home. The world needs more people like this.

Got what we needed from Pet Supplies Plus to work on our fish tank. The store is huge and each…read moresection is organized to what you need.

MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

We were in Chester and wandering when we saw this cute fancy pet supplies store. Tremendous…read moreselection of things for dogs to chew on: bones, ears, feet, lungs, trachea. I ended up buying turmeric yak chews and calming treats. The turmeric yak chews were enjoyed by my dogs who hopefully got the health benefits from turmeric. The calming bites actually seemed to help my anxious dog. Nice people and good service with ample parking available. Pricey but worth it.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Four Paws Annex! This is absolutely one of the best…read moreplaces to go if you're looking to give your dog or cat a long and healthy life. They have the very best selection of the highest quality supplements and treats for any pet stage and their raw bar is unmatched. Owners Samantha & Raquel are extremely passionate & knowledgeable - I learn something new every time I go in and really benefit from their expertise. I also appreciate their desire to support small and women owned businesses with high quality products, meaning you will find the most unique selection that you won't find at your local big chain store.

I have been keeping a koi pond for twenty years, and have experienced several different shops…read moredevoted to the hobby. However, upon ending up with Fitz's years ago, I have never looked back. I have been shopping with Fitz's for years. I have been hard-pressed to find higher quality koi locally. Fitz's imports some incredible koi from Japan. They supply any chemicals, tools, foods, accessories, and anything else related to koi ponds in the retail space. Their selection of aquatic plants is also impressive and high quality. Nick is wonderful and provides great service every time. Anything requested, he provides. He is also incredibly helpful and kind. Prices are fair and the shop is gorgeous inside. Highly-recommended for your pond needs!

From the owner: Fitz's Fish Ponds is the top importer of Japanese Koi in the USA! We have four retail locations as…read morewell as a farm and warehouse that houses thousands of our Japanese Koi.