We have been going to Strathmore Veterinary Clinic for 7 years. The drive from Calgary is well…read moreworth it. Vets are compassionate & knowledgeable. Support staff are awesome!! We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Had to go back again today, and this place remains just as great. We had Dr. Poveda again, who was…read morequick to diagnose the problem and took the time to explain her diagnosis to us. I don't like having to come here, because it always ends up costing a lot, but I'm glad they're here!

Price: This is the place I take my 3 geriatric small dogs, 2 of them requiring medication. Their…read moreprices are reasonable, especially when I go in November, geriatric month. Service: generally you can get in for an appt within a day or 2.

The Vets are great overall, however the front end staff are unprofessional and rude. Gave the…read morebenefit of the doubt several times but ended up finding a new vet. There are better vet clinics out there that hire polite and professional staff.

Took my dogs here for years and was happy with the place until one of my pups had an incident. She…read morehad her arm pit torn on something sharp on the property and I was given the vet bill. The owner acknowledged that there was something hazardously sharp on their property and apologized profusely, and then proceeded to hand me the vet bill for almost $400 on top of a $1000 boarding fee. I was flabbergasted. After a talk with the vet and numerous unpleasant emails with the owner, I was grudgingly awarded half of the amount of the vet bill, with a between-the-lines comment "we don't want you back here". As if I would ever return to an establishment where clients are treated this way. The hazard was never located.

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Oct. 4, 2021 (first post to my social media regarding this terrible kennel): Warning to my friends…read moreand connections around the Calgary area, please do not send or let people in your life send their doggos to Paradise kennels outside of Strathmore, Alberta. H. has been going there for a couple years despite the disagreeable owner and terrible costumer service, he was always happy upon return, it never felt right to take him out of it due to my concerns with management when he seemed so so happy from being on the farm. This last spring he was returned home with a gaping wound (I was not notified prior) and he was left in my apartment (they have key access for long time costumers) to bleed all over my furniture and apartment. I addressed this at the time and they claimed accident and assured me transparent communication moving forward. Flash forward to yesterday October 4th, I just returned home from my recent two week work hitch and when they dropped him off he had another seriously infected wound. The taxi driver/worker refused to say anything apart from they called the vet but it was a week out to see him by their local doctor, so they didn't take him. They never called me to notify me of his injury or allow me the chance to make emergency arrangements. H. had emergency surgery same day Oct. 4, 2021 where they removed infected/dead tissues and said that he was on his way to blood poisoning from the injury being so infected, their estimate was it was a 5-7 day old wound. 5-7 days of him suffering and me completely unaware. He had to be sedated and the doctor warned that this could be taxing with potential death as a result. I pay so much money to have him be cared for, they have emergency numbers, and yet I was not contacted. They refuse to call or return my emails now and H.'s surgery was not cheap by any standards. So this may be lengthy, but please don't send your or let any one you know send their pets to Paradise kennels outside of Calgary. H. has two layers of stitches, is high as a kite on pain meds, and all my days off plans are now on hold to hope that my adventure side kick can recover in full force. I am beyond upset and hope no one and their furry companion ever has to experience this. I apologize for the graphic photos, but they needed to be shown. The kennel never called and that is just flat out unacceptable. In closing, H. may be doped up, but remains my happy duder despite it all but should never had to have experience this. Oct. 11 - Then kennel refuses to return my house keys (which legally they have no right to withhold.) The kennel refused to tell me what happened and insisted I get legal representation should I insist on knowing more. I did contact a law firm and the unfortunate reality is that, yes I have a case that would be won based on the waivers, email admissions of guilt by the kennel (not contacting me or consulting a vet), and clear neglect. However, the financial outcome would be to my detriment. So although I feel a kennel like this should be held to task, it doesn't help my and H.'s long term goals to push with a lawyer. Please continue the good vibes as he gets his stitches out in four days and he will just have to bare a life scar, as I sure we all have one or two of, rightfully or not. #please do not support paradise kennels in Calgary Finally, the kennel is using scare tactics that would not necessarily hold up legally, they say if you felt there is neglect that you will have to pay for their legal team. This kennel owner is the definition of a bully and has never respected me or my dog. She hopes clients will shy away as I have over money. They pled on facebook that with COVID they would go under in 2020, I donated to them to show my support at the time. Not even this impacted the owner to be a kind human being. If you want your dog to return with injury read this review and see others on this page as it seems to be a trend. They did return my keys, no call in advance just showed up, handed the keys over and said nothing further. My dog is mending but I caution anyone to go here.

Looking at this site there aren't any recent reviews - so I thought I should update that!…read more We took our Australian Cattle dog Levi to Paradise Kennels every time we went on holidays from when he was quite young until he passed away this past fall at the ripe old age of 14.5 years old! In fact Jenifer was his "personal trainer" 15 years ago when he was a challenging puppy. She was a terrific trainer and helped him turn into a terrific dog, and us into better dog owners. When she decided to open a kennel we knew it would be great and it really is. Levi always had lots of fun while he was there, he was cared for very well, we felt very safe laving him there and he came back tired, washed and blow dried, nails clipped and totally healthy. The taxi rides were really handy and her staff are excellent. Now that we have added a new Australian cattle dog to our family again (Cooper) we plan to visit "paradise" again this summer!