I agreed to pay $385 to have my dog treated at this place and it cost me $585 to get out the door…read more I don't appreciate that too much. I think we're going to find another Vet.

A very safe, knowledgeable, veterinary service. Great experience S. Mark S. I would recommend…read morecompanion animal hospital to everyone. Thank you.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Mara and the staff at Central NH Animal Care! I just…read moreswitched to them from a different local vet's office, and I'm SO HAPPY I did. Dr. Mara had my extremely timid dog eating from his hand within seconds and had me laughing the entire visit. They made us feel so welcome and appreciated, my only regret was not switching to them earlier. Dr. Mara recommended a different approach for my dog on a couple different fronts, both of which were far easier, and WAY less expensive than my previous vet had been recommending, and not only did it save me a ton of money, their approach was so much better and less stressful for my dog. Dr. Mara and Olivia, the vet tech, were an absolute joy to be around. My dog and I are actually looking forward to our next vet visit. Can't recommend them enough!!

Great privately owned vet practice with happy staff. Dr Mara knows his stuff and efficient. Take…read moreyour pet here.

Very reasonably priced, Friendly, informative, Just wish there were more hours available on a…read moredifferent day

Came to check our calf who had pneumonia. Got here quickly on an emergency call and was fairly…read morepriced. Our new go to vet.

Great place for all my pets! We travel from Bedford for care. Dr Mara is knowledgeable, caring, and…read moreresponsive.

Ok, I went once before and was deeply disappointed. However, I have gone in the last…read morefew weeks and it was great. They have proven to be caring, thorough and compassionate. I had a great visit with Dr. Mara. He really does love his job. A great place and although I was upset with one visit the last few have been refreshing.

you are illegally doing things ...they don't live in NH and haven't been since the end of 2016 …read more... my buddy was from Tennessee as Stephanie said but my paper work says Mississippi .. been doin research Found that they have a place in Tennessee puppy mill????... so please reach out to me before ever adopting form this rescue they are not a nonprofit......stephanie asked for more money cuz my puppy buddy was supposedly pure breed ....and was not ..why would that matter anyways?... my puppy came from the south to Maine and then into my arms ..as Maine laws say all puppies/dogs need to be quarantine for 2 to 5 days depending on the age ..didn't happen in BUDDY's case or any puppies on that van...he started getting sick three days and then died at the vet hospital 3 days later do to this deadly parvovirus and he also had two parasites ...this so said nonprofit rescue are not fallowing the law ...also i was giving a picture of the puppy i adopted and then later found out that was not my puppy ..do to Stephanie saying she was not wearing her glasses at that time...i know people have great outcomes with her ...but i feel this is all so shady and a lot of laws were broken and now my family is devastated heartbroken with a 4000 vet bill. If only they followed the laws this would of never happened to any of us. There was 4 pups in that litter and all of them got sick My puppy Buddy is the only one that passed away . Please please reach out to me for more information....

Adopt your dog from somewhere else. Homes For Happy Dogs transports mistreated, abused, and…read moreanxious dogs from the South to re-home in New England. This is a noble goal, but they do not do it right. I adopted a dog from this shelter. She wouldn't walk a block in my neighborhood, was afraid of everything, and pooped in her crate, which, if you know about dogs, is a sign of a serious problem. (For dogs, their crate is their den, the place they feel safest and happiest, and they will do anything to avoid eliminating there.) We hired a behaviorist and a professional trainer to work with our dog, but it was no use. After many weeks, they told us that the shelter we had adopted from was the problem and we should never go there again. They even considered reporting them to authorities. Think about that: the behaviorist and trainer are professionals who would do anything to help a dog and they said there was very little they could do for us. They were shocked that a shelter had adopted out a special needs dog without specifying her issues and that she needed to go into an experienced home with a family who could help her. Our dog did not develop these issues in our home. She was not properly vetted by the shelter. Opt to adopt and not to buy. And adopt your dog from somewhere else.

I have been a long time customer of Darbster Doggy (almost 4 years at the time of this review)…read more In May of 2020, right after the start of the pandemic, my husband and I really wanted to adopt a dog. (We were dog owners before, and it took many years after she passed away for us to be ready). However, due to the pandemic, the wait lists for places and the process to adopt was quite lengthy. We stayed the course, and one of the places we applied to adopt from was Darbster since they actually let you MEET the dogs before adopting (almost all the places we'd been applying to were asking people to adopt sight unseen - based on photos only, which is crazy)! I met a few dogs, but once I met one I wanted to adopt, they told me I couldn't take the dog home with me unless my husband was also present. (Would have been good to know beforehand). We lost that dog to someone else who came in after me, however; they made it up to us by giving us a preview of the next new dogs available for adoption that might be a fit, and we also got first crack at meeting the dogs. The photo of our Mazzy was truly love at first sight.. she had such bright eyes and looked like such a lovebug. We met her and adopted her same day. She was overall healthy (was just ending a bout of kennel cough) and was spayed, etc. She was not housebroken or leash trained, and they did share that she had accidents in her kennel and that shouldn't wear a harness or collar while crated. Since adopting Mazzy over 3 years ago, we've also entrusted Darbster with boarding several times. In the fall when we went to Japan for 2 weeks, she did lose a bit of weight, but that's common for her. (She really doesn't eat much when we are gone, even if she's at home). We trust Darbster with Mazzy and we are so grateful that they rescued her and we got to adopt her!

I helped rescue Toby, cared for him for five months, and tried to bring him home again--only to be…read moreleft in the dark while he was adopted out. I hate to give any Rescue a 1-star review, but in the case of Darbster, it feels like they prioritize speed of placement over the well-being of a pet. I was directly involved in rescuing Toby after he was found abandoned and chained to a tree in Miami. For five months, I ensured he received medical treatment, and spent months caring for him day-to-day, getting to know his personality, behavior, and needs--and loving him. When Toby was initially placed with a family, I believed it would be his forever home. Although I was somewhat reluctant, I supported the placement due to work travel I could not cancel. There was an understanding that if it didn't work out, I would be contacted and given the opportunity to adopt him. Unfortunately, that did not happen. When I learned he had been transferred to Darbster, I reached out within about an hour of him being listed and spoke with a member of the team same day. During that conversation, I offered to cover nightly boarding costs so I could travel and pick him up, and was told they would follow up with next steps. After not hearing back, I followed up within 24 hours confirming I was prepared to make a 24-hour round-trip drive to bring him home. Within three hours of that follow-up, I received an automated email that Toby had been adopted. I did not receive any direct communication or update beforehand and it was not until that evening that I received a brief email confirming the adoption, without explanation. At no point did I receive a follow-up regarding boarding, next steps, or any indication that they'd be showing him to other potential adopters. I had always believed rescues prioritize placing dogs in the most appropriate long-term homes, especially when there is an existing, known relationship. In this case, it felt like speed of placement was prioritized over familiarity and previously formed bonds. The lack of communication and failure to follow through--especially after I had expressed immediate commitment and prior involvement in Toby's care--was incredibly difficult, and the adoption notification with no prior update was heartbreaking. To whoever has adopted Toby: I truly hope you are giving him the loving, stable home he deserves. He is an incredibly special dog. If this message reaches Toby's new owner, I truly hope he is a perfect fit. However, if for any reason it doesn't work out, please reach out to me--I miss him so much.

I believe I was lied to about the dog I adopted from there. Be careful and ask lots of questions…read more Make sure the animals are properly vetted. The dog was very aggressive towards little ones and bit a dog and bit two adults. I do not recommend this rescue to prevent others from stress and being hurt physically and mentally.

Live and let live is the largest equine rescue in New England and the only one to accept any…read moreanimal, farm, pet, exotic, and has the ability and facilities to care for them. We have fostered, adopted and volunteered for them and it's a great rescue with awesome people.

I cannot say anything less then EXCELLENT comments about Mary Finlayson and her Team!…read more Grooming- Mary helped Sally our Angora French Lop with her get back to her beautiful self after a period of matted fur. While Sally was in Mary's care, her skin was very thin were most of the matting had occurred. Mary took EXCELLENT care of Sally. Mary bunny plucked her fur, and Mary also took the time to explain what she did, and kindly educated us on how to care for Sally's fur from that point on! Mary and her team are Professional, Educated, Patient, and Care about clients and their humans. Training- My 8 yr. old German Shepherd and I attended and graduated from Mary's Obedience 1 class. Mary is once again Professional, Educated, and most of all FUN to have as a instructor!

Mary Finlayson is the best trainer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My dog Addie loves…read moregoing there for her class's and for day care. Love this place

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! On President's Day at 11:30PM, we had to bring our 10-year-old Australian…read moreShepherd, Brody, to the Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester for urgent care, and despite the unexpected and heartbreaking news we received, the experience could not have been more compassionate or professional. It was determined that the issues Brody was experiencing was due to cancer in his lungs and he likely only had 1-2 days left. From the time I called to find out how to proceed, to the moment we walked in, the entire staff treated my wife and I -- and Brody -- with extraordinary kindness, empathy, and respect. They took the time to thoroughly explain everything, answer our questions, and make sure we felt supported during an incredibly difficult moment. The doctor we met with, Dr. White, was very knowledgeable and professional every step of the way. The facility itself was clean and well-maintained, which added to our sense of comfort and trust. While we wish the outcome had been different, we are deeply grateful for the care and compassion shown to our family. I would HIGHLY recommend this facility to anyone in need of urgent veterinary care.

They were very helpful and supportive I took my time with my loyal beautiful Bettsie..They put her…read moreon a cart as Bettsie couldn't walk without being in pain ..

We adopted our Beagle from Westwood Beagles. She was available last minute and we left a deposit…read moreand picked her up a week later. They gave us the opportunity to come and meet her and her parents who are on site. When we picked her up we were given all paperwork for vet visits, shots, food and feeding schedule, just everything possible including a christmas ornament of her newborn foot. These puppies are so well cared for and loved. We could tell when we first walked in that these puppies were part of the family and very so loving and just want to cuddle. They kept in regular contact with us with updates and photos of our new puppy. When we got her she was absolutely perfect!.. everything about her was perfect. I highly recommend Westwood Beagles for your beagle adoption.

Westwood Beagles are amazing to work with and take such pride in what they do. If you are looking…read morefor beautiful puppies and great family dogs. Look no further. beautiful, healthy puppies, clean area and no shortage of love! I am so thankful we found them; They made everything easy, and always there to help and answer questions. Thank you so much for our sweet fur babies!