We had a wonderful time visiting the cats in Barcelona. The staff is friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. There were many cats out the day we visited and they were friendly and fun to play with. We spent 2 1/2 hours there and easily could have spent more, but they were about to close for the afternoon and we wanted to respect their time. They have a nice menu to choose from and it's a very relaxing environment to enjoy. The area is very open, but the cats have many places to play, hide, eat, etc. The staff clearly care about the cats and their visitors. There are also a few gifts you can buy, which support them. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately these people are not interested in the well-being of their adoptive cats but only in…read moreprofit! My boyfriend and I have answered to all of their over-the-top questions, visited the cat and played with him several times, consumed, agreed to pay 150 eur for him, agreed to pay to change his chip at their vet and made our balcony safe. Even so, they didn't allow us to adopt the cat with the pretext of having to visit more times so they can decide whether we really have a click with the cat or not... What kind of love for animals is this?? So now the poor cat is still stuck at the café together with 20 others. SHAME ON YOU!

I am sadly late in this review as I have been taking my pooch to Born Dog for years…read more The short: Alfons cares for animals deeply and does an amazing job in grooming and caring for dogs for a reasonable price. Highly recommended. The long: As an expat in Spain there are so many hurdles and new ways to over come. Getting gas and internet turned on should not be the adventure it is. Those with their dogs--fear not!--this may be one of your easiest transitions. Alfons is fluent in English, but more than happy to help you out if you want to try your new Spanish or Catalan. If you just want a groom for your pet, you will be happy, but he will also help you with flea prevention--needed here--and picking out the dog food brand that is good. I know what is good in the US, but, again, everything is different here. My personal experience has been my happy Pomeranian hated to be groomed, but getting the same service in Barcelona for 26EUR that cost me 80USD in New York, I was more than pleased to give that task to Alfons and his crew. Now my dog is happy when we arrive at the shop, though he still runs from me when I have the dog brush in my hand. Aside from my cheapness, being a client of Born Dog means you have a resource of a family business that cares for you and your pet. I have called, at last minute, asking for advice for boarding, vet and general help, I always get it. Granted, I was a customer of a few times asking for advice, but I am now a very loyal one. Years later I have to share my find. I only hope that as he grows, I am grandfathered in to the amazing grooming rates he gives me now. I think I probably will because he treats my pup and me like family.

We moved into a flat on this street and our dog smelled terrible. We were too tired to wash her…read moreourselves and on a walk through the neighborhood we saw Born Dog. We walked inside and met the owner, Alfons, and set up an appointment for our dog. We have since taken her back several times and she is always incredibly clean and soft afterwards. Alfons genuinely likes animals and he takes great care of all of the pets that come in for cleaning. Plus, he's a local to the neighborhood. If you find yourself in the Born with your dirty pet, head to Born Dog. We are consistently happy with the level or service that we get. You also may get a great conversation out of it as well! He also has well-priced dog and cat toys, leashes, collars, climbers, and high quality food. We buy our pets' food there as well.