Ian and Amy run one of the most caring and well run rescue projects I've ever been too. Most of the…read moredogs they house would have been put down if not for them and it is a joy watching the animals come out of their shells around others. I helped out at their place for a long weekend and even over that time, it was amazing to see the progress that their new rescues made. The youngest puppy went from cowering and lashing out to fully playing with the other dogs under Ian and Amy's guidance. I could not recommend adopting from them highly enough. You can also be confident in your choice since the Spandows know their rescues so well. They will walk you through the dogs' personality, temperament, and fit with your home. Im happy to have supported such a good cause.

I cannot thank Ian and Amy enough for bringing this blessing of a girl into my life. I was…read morediagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2020 at 27 years old. I've always been an avid lover of all animals, especially dogs, so when my doctor recommended I consider looking into service pups or one I can train to my needs, I was beyond excited and nervous. I wasn't actively looking too hard when I came across a posting for Little Ziggy and said "hey, why not inquire about him?" After an initial telephone conversation with Ian where we discussed Ziggy, another beautiful shepherd River and my needs, he invited me up to their beautiful home to meet "the pack". Upon arriving, I met River and Ziggy, both absolutely beautiful smart dogs, but something just wasn't quite right. Amy then brings out the most gorgeous girl I've ever seen, then known as Sally. I felt a connection almost immediately and after spending time with her and hearing her back story, said I'd be back in a few days to hang out again. On my hour and a half drive home, I couldn't stop thinking about her. There was just something in her eyes that made me realize this was my girl. As long as Amy and Ian would allow, I wanted her to be my companion for life. I headed up Friday and the connection was still there!! We made up our minds I would come pick her up on Sunday morning and start our life together, seeing how she'd mesh with my little indoor farm of two bunnies and two kitties. She jumped right into my car on Sunday like "you're not leaving me again lady!!" As soon as we got to my house, she made herself at home and made quick friends with Grimm, my two year old tuxedo cat. I cannot wait to see how her personality unfolds day after day! I cannot thank Spandow House enough. Anyone looking for a forever companion with the best manners and temperament, PLEASE reach out to Spandow House. They will make sure it's a good fit for everyone involved and I'm lucky to call them a part of my chosen family now. Sage and I will forever be in debt to you for how you've cared for her, and we can't wait to share our lives together!

Wow, what a blessing to have Shintos in our area!…read more Our finicky 17-year-old pup is still going strong and we would like to keep it that way! Lindsey and her team truly care about each and every pet and their hard work and dedication shines through in their magnificent product! We will forever be customers (our dogs would have it no other way), but as an added bonus, I feel so grateful to genuinely feel like a friend of the staff when I walk in! Their warm nature, helpful advice and genuine concern is something a lot of businesses are lacking these days. They never cease to amaze me and I'm so grateful to have found them!!

I discovered Shinto's recently at the Marin County Farmer's Market (the one in San Rafael @ the…read moreCivic Center). So glad I did! Their pet food stand was a welcome change of pace from all the other farm/bakery vendors. Don't get me wrong - I love coming here for all the human food options. But it's nice when I can find yummy treats to bring home for my dog (while also supporting a local business). The lady working the Shinto's stand couldn't have been nicer. I told her that I was looking for a long-lasting bone for my pooch to chew on (and one that won't disappear after 10 minutes). She immediately recommended their Beef Femur Bones (I've attached a photo to their biz page gallery). These Flintstone-size bones are for pets 25 lbs and up. Best of all, they're gluten/soy/corn free. So you can rest assured that your dog is getting nothing but the good stuff. The Beef Fermur bone only wound up costing me 10 ($) bones. Maybe it's a bit pricey for a dog snack. But you know what - my dog's worth it! BTW, while the nice lady rang up my purchase, she handed me a free beef jerky treat to give to my dog. It was very kind of her. Long story short, Shinto's was a great, unexpected find. I can't wait to surprise my furry friend tonight with his special treat. He'll undoubtedly be in doggy paradise.

This pet supply store feels like a family owned place. Everything is well stocked; the employees…read moreare extremely helpful and courteous. Waits if any, are short,and if you can't find something, they will get it for you. They make returns easy. Thank you so very much for serving this community!

Dr. Abbie Barker LIED about my dog's diagnosis, COERCED us into an UNETHICAL surgery she was in no…read moreway competent to perform that RESULTED IN HER DEATH, then LIED AGAIN and tried to COVER UP THE TRUTH. - Dr. Barker diagnosed Mia's front left elbow with osteosarcoma. HOWEVER, she failed to disclose that she detected the presence of a Mast Cell Tumor near the surgical site that presented extreme risk, and failed to disclose additional masses detected in other limbs that would have disqualified Mia as a candidate for amputation surgery. Instead, I was told that Mia's other limbs were arthritic but healthy and of no concern. All 3rd party veterinarians who have now reviewed the case have stated that it was unethical and never should have been performed based on this concealed information and Mia's age. It has become clear after reading the statements of the state medical board complaint FILED BY HER OWN EMPLOYEES that she knew alternative treatments would not be profitable for HER, so she coerced us into the $6,000 surgery. Dr. Barker has been overheard by staff members saying that she "only wants cash cow clients", clearly demonstrating that her decision making processes are completely financially motivated, not ethically motivated. - Dr. Barker withheld the fact that a surgery of this caliber was beyond her professional abilities and that her facility lacked the necessary resources to manage any complications. - Prior to surgery, Dr. Barker's staff repeatedly expressed their concerns over the ethics of the surgery and whether Dr. Barker should be attempting it at all. She ignored these concerns. - On the day of surgery, Dr. Barker stated to her staff repeatedly that she shouldn't be doing the surgery as she recognized it in the moment to be beyond her abilities. She chose to attempt the surgery anyway. - Dr. Barker started the surgery, cut Mia open, then panicked, left Mia hemorrhaging on the operating table for 45+ minutes while she then called in an outside surgeon to come to her facility to complete the procedure. Mia lost a lot of blood during this time. None of this information was disclosed to me. Instead, I was told "the surgery went very well and there were no complications or concerns." - After the 2nd surgeon completed the procedure, Mia failed to return to consciousness and her heart rate remained elevated to 220+ BPM with falling blood pressure for over 3 hours. I was never contacted during this time. I had to just show up to the facility out of gut feeling that something was wrong to learn this. - Dr. Barker told her staff that she recognized Mia's post-operative condition as critical and that she needed to be immediately transferred to another facility to save her life. None of this was communicated to me until after I had been at the facility for close to an hour, costing us precious time. She also failed to disclose to me that she told her staff that Mia would need a life saving blood transfusion due to blood loss after she abandoned the surgery. - I asked Dr. Barker repeatedly why this was happening - she failed to disclose any of these details and just said "I don't know." - I was then forced to put my dying dog on a stretcher into the back of my truck and drive her over an hour through rush hour traffic to attempt to save her life. By the time we reached the other facility she was in very critical condition. She died hours later. - I returned to FTLOP days later to ask Dr. Barker again what had happened. She continued to conceal the truth and pretend that nothing out of the ordinary had occurred during Mia's surgery. She also stated to her staff "I'm worried about what's going to happen if he finds out the truth."... - HER ENTIRE STAFF OF 10 PEOPLE WALKED OUT ON THEIR JOBS JUST DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS and filed a complaint with the state medical board due to these events. All statements here are taken directly from that complaint and my direct interactions with her. FB: Justice For Mia Meatball

This is the most amazing rescue group I've ever had the privilege of dealing with…read more The vetting process for potential adopters is very thorough and they always try to match the personality of the dogs with the right family. I deal with this group on a regular basis through work and have never had a bad experience. Volunteers are always friendly and helpful. Check their website for upcoming adoption events.

I cant say enough about how Pound Puppy Rescue helped me and my dog Missy. My dog Missy was found…read morerunning the streets and when I met her it was love at first sight. She is a mix of chihuahua, terrier and maybe doxie and is approximately 5-7 yrs old and had not yet been spayed. Thanks to Pound Puppy Rescue they helped make it possible through a program they have for chihuahua's and pit mixes to get spayed or neutered. They help pay for the majority of the surgery and I payed for very little. The veterinary was Pine Creek in Nevada City and they also were very caring and compassionate toward my dog Missy and me. They tried to make it as painless as possible for Missy and she had a fast recovery. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of getting their chihuahua or pit breeds spayed or neutered. Even if your dog is a mix breed of chihuahua or pit they can help.

I have taken 3 dogs through Top Dog. My older dog is very reactive, the classes gave him confidence…read moreand focus. My 2 young dogs are currently going through classes and are doing AMAZING! Lori always puts the dogs needs and emotions first. I highly recommend these classes!

It is great to have a great trainer when you adopt a puppy! Lori is extremely helpful with all…read moreaspects of dog obedience. She generously shares her knowledge and makes sure you get it.

The absolute best, hands down. We leave our 3 dogs and 3 cats in his care and know they're as safe…read moreand cared for as if we were home ourselves.

Brian has been an enthusiastic, conscientious pet owner and business person for many years. I…read moretrusted him with my dog and cat who have special needs - or should I just say they're spoiled? - And he came through perfectly. He was recommended by another pet sitter who was too busy to help me and he responded right away, was very professional, and best of all showed up and did exactly what I asked him to do and more. I think my pets liked him better than they like me - although he isn't a slouch about rules and discipline. He just has that something, so I guess his business name is perfect for the service he renders. I asked him to first come to my home but now that I know him I would feel comfortable boarding my pets with him as well.

Amanda is an exceptional boarder. We know that our dog, Sully, is always in the best hands. Amanda…read moresends us daily pictures and videos in which we can see Sully is ridiculously happy playing and running around with the other dogs. In addition to treating Sully like a part of the family, we also know Amanda is highly qualified and experienced in case something happens. We never worry about Sully and he is always super excited when we arrive and immediately ditches us to go play with his friends (aka the best feeling ever for us)! We trust Amanda to take care of Sully the same way we do and we are so glad we have found her.

I was lucky to discover Sama Dog when looking for a place to board my 17-month-old Cavapoo near…read moreNevada City. Every other option consisted of kennels with scheduled exercise and social breaks. At Sama Dog my Sparky was quickly and easily incorporated into the home life of Amanda and Renee and their two dogs, Violet and Bennie. Amanda listened carefully to my concerns and desires for Sparky as he had recently been experiencing significant separation anxiety with all the changes in our lives. She sent me daily videos and messages. Sparky slept in the bed with her and Renee as he is used to sleeping with me. She worked on methods to calm his barking and anxiety. She makes healthy dog biscuits which he loves. I could tell her attention and care was focused on Sparky's well-being. It was if he was away at a private camp. Sama Dog is any pet owner's dream and source of peace-of-mind. Sparky ended up staying 8 nights due to extenuating circumstances. When I picked him up he was clean, healthy and very happy. His barking and anxiety has noticeably lessened. I am so grateful for Amanda. I can 100%, unequivocally recommend Sama Dog to any pet owner!!

After a stressful time trying to adopt a kitten from the local shelters, I happened across Blossom…read moreAnimal Rescue and reached out to them to inquire about two adorable kittens on their website. Novalee replied to my email promptly and continued to answer all my questions over the next few days. She was extremely patient and friendly throughout the entire process and never made me feel incompetent or inferior because I had never owned a cat or kitten before. I really liked that Blossom did not have me fill out endless paperwork without meeting my potential adoptee and were more focused on ensuring the fit between pet and human was ideal before moving forward. Although they are located in Grass Valley, CA, they regularly bring the animals to Santa Rosa, CA to meet with interested parties. The only reason I did not end up adopting through Blossom is because a local adoption fell through and Blossom encouraged me to check the local adoption first before making the 3 hour drive to Grass Valley. I appreciated that they valued my time. If you want to adopt from a business that cares about BOTH the animals and the potential adopters, then reach out to Blossom.