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

Everyone super friendly and accomodating especially since I was coming to my appointment with a…read morekitten and a toddler! I was impressed that they knew who I was based on my arrival time so I felt an immediate connection, or at least felt like they cared about me and my pet. Did not have to wait long at all to see the doc. With all this being said, their prices on services I needed done (such as vaccines and a neutering) were much higher priced than I found elsewhere at numerous other places so wasn't entirely happy that I had to spend a lot of time price-shopping in order to find a more affordable price.

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 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.

We made the heartbreaking decision to return a puppy to this shelter after extensive effort,…read moretraining, and veterinary care. Unfortunately, the situation became unstable and unsafe for our existing pets. This decision was not made lightly or impulsively, but with significant grief, honesty, and concern for Medley's long-term wellbeing. ** It is also important to note that even at the time of adoption, Medley's behavior in our home was the complete opposite of how she was described and what we experienced. The calm, easygoing demeanor we were led to expect did not reflect the dog we brought home. The only time her behavior aligned with that initial description was while she was medicated following surgery; once the medication wore off, her true temperament emerged. Labeling her as "full of puppy energy", is an over simplification of her personality. My family has had many puppies and fostered several as well, she has far more energy than a normal puppy. She needs 24/7 surveillance at least in this stage of her life, and nowhere in her description does it even nod to anything like that. ** While the volunteers we interacted with were compassionate and kind, the office staff we dealt with during surrender were dismissive and lacking empathy during an already painful process. When we asked whether we could be notified once she was adopted--purely for peace of mind, as we love her deeply and want her placed safely--we were bluntly told to "check the website," which added unnecessary coldness to an emotional moment. What prompted this review was seeing Medley's adoption profile reposted using her original description, despite detailed, first-hand information being provided at surrender. I emailed them a 2 page document including all of the training styles used, her favorite stuff, her behaviors and needs, and it clearly was just ignored. We even called addressing the inaccuracy of her profile, and was told they'd talk to a manager and fix it... days later the profile says its current with no changes. We spent well over a thousand dollars between adoption fees, products, and veterinary care while essentially fostering her for only 2 months. (In which we spent hours every day training her, trying to tire her out, and keeping her engaged. In the beginning she was fine with our dog, then in the end we had to keep them separated at all times after she hurt my dog and cat) Then had to pay $150 to return her, which I know they'll say was in the contract, fine... but charging people and treating them like that, and then treating the dog they care about like a product is confusing. We made it VERY clear that she cannot be safely housed with cats or timid dogs, yet she is currently listed as "wonderful with dogs, cats, and children." This is not accurate. She has never been exposed to young children, has injured our timid older dog, and has a strong prey drive. Presenting her as universally suitable creates a serious risk of unsafe or failed placements. Medley is a good dog--funny, energetic, inquisitive, and outdoorsy--but she is also a higher-needs dog who requires the right environment to succeed.Portraying her as something she is not does a disservice to potential adopters and, more importantly, to Medley herself. We tried our absolute best to find her the correct home, hence why we brought her back to her original adoption location, and gave them all of the detailed information we did. Now reflecting, I wish we hadn't returned her here because we are so unsure about her future, and have no control over the situation. Beyond heartbroken over the way this matter was handled. Honest, transparent profiles matter. Especially for dogs with specific needs, accuracy can mean the difference between a stable forever home and repeated rehoming. I sincerely hope this shelter reflects on how surrendering families are treated and how dogs are represented going forward, because both deserve better. I will be including the documents I sent them, followed by their description.

A Lifesaver For Many Animals. The farm does its best in every case and because some horses come…read morethere severely malnourished that horse may not recov er. But they do the best they can and have constant vet supervision and spend Lots!!! Of money on vet care and feed. I don't think anyone should criticize what they do. I got my dog there and he is the dearest little pup! They have saved many many creatures! They are the best!

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.

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

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 ..

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.

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!