We just adopted a dog through Star-Mar Rescue and had a wonderful experience. The process was…read morethrorough, but quick. They helped us make sure we picked the right dog for our family, while also making sure we were the right family for the dog. After visits to their house and ours, we brought Hannah home last weekend. I would recommend Star-Mar Rescue to anyone looking to add a new furry family member. They are doing great work!

Seventeen years, plus a few odd months, my husband and I were looking for a Jack Russell terrier to…read moreadopt. Unbeknownst to me, he had been communicating with Star-Mar rescue in Wooster and showed me a photo of the most ungainly JRT I'd ever seen. The dog had the coloring of the breed but longer legs than any JRT I'd ever seen with crazed look in his eyes. We went to visit Martha, (the Mar in Star-Mar) and met this incredibly heroic woman and a houseful of white and brown barkers. Bosco, originally Bobby, was as wild as his eyes suggested. Martha had the battle scars to prove it with a knee she had destroyed chasing him. This is his story, as best as I can recall more than 17 years later: The year-old dog was a marked man in the Youngstown pound and slated for death when Martha discovered him and whisked him to safety in the nick of time. At their first encounter, he threw up in her car. Not an auspicious beginning. The rescue had him several weeks, a longer stay than normal. It seemed he was an undisciplined thug. Initially, he was being fostered at a farm with horses. Once again, the dog faced certain death due to his penchant for the chase-of the horses. (Those of you who love the breed are chuckling: "A JRT chaser, imagine that.") Bosco was relocated to Martha's during which time she vainly tried to make him acceptable to civilized society. As I recall, she said he had lost two or three e-collars during his nightly hunting trips over her acreage. After what I remember as three hopeful placements, the dog was deemed hopeless by just about everyone but Martha. Then she got an email from a retired guy in Fairlawn who showed an interest in the mongrel. Woah, I'm sure she thought. A possible match? She was reluctant to pursue the possible adoption due to the fact the guy was over 50. Who wouldn't be? Hubby convinced his doubly doubting wife to go meet this animal. During the meet and greet, the wife, hereafter referred to as I, remained unconvinced-knowing full well this dog would be the biggest challenge we'd ever had in a dog. But since it has always been my style to make my loved ones' wishes come true, I reluctantly agreed to take him home. In the car on the way back to Fairlawn, Bosco threw up in my lap. That was the moment I knew this dog needed and deserved a forever home more than any animal I'd ever met. It took several training classes and he has never lost his desire to chase anything that moves. He gets anxious and he still paces as if he's on the end of a chain. He still walks a minimum of two miles a day, usually in his favorite park with his pack, five miniature schnauzers and his best friend Milly, a seven pound fluff ball. The activity is proven life extender for both of them. As Martha says, "Motion is lotion." As we promised on the adoption papers, we have kept our end of the bargain. Our secret to his longevity? Long walks, the absolute best food I can afford (check with dog food advisor) annual trips to the vet, NO PESTICIDES on this paws and probably good Youngstown genes. But Bosco, at 17, has had no major illnesses (one kidney infection) totally deaf and just a tad under weight, still embraces life with a fervor matched by only a few people. He is my . Thanks, Martha.

Tara has been amazing and very patient with my crazy little Mazie Grace! I have never had a…read moreproblem with taking her there and have used their boarding service too.

Great staff. Great treatment. Great price.. They have…read moreprivate play area and kennels. Highly recommend

Couldn't have asked for a better experience, went through gold star pups to get my three month old…read moreBernedoodle who came with a microchip and up to date vaccines, took him to my vet at home and got a clean bill of health! Prices are fair and the communication is amazing, with this company in Ohio they have a delivery service which was incredible they kept us up to date with the transport!

I purchased an 8 week old golden retriever puppy from "the Bowman family" using this website. The…read moreanimal I received tested positive for parvo within days and delt with parasites for months after we paid thousands to save his life. Now he is about 9 months old and has both hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. They agreed to pay me back the cost of the animal, but nothing will make up for time lost and emotional toll of this ordeal. This website supports unethical breeders and if you purchase and animal from them, you are supporting that. I deeply regret ever having heard of these people.

We purchased our Golden Retriever puppy, Rosie, from this breeder, and she is truly the most…read morewonderful puppy we could have imagined. Rosie is incredibly well-behaved, calm, and sweet--an absolute joy to have in our family. From the very beginning, the breeders were excellent with communication and made the entire process clear and stress-free. It's clear they care deeply about their dogs and the homes they go to. I couldn't be happier and would recommend them to anyone looking for a loving and well-raised Golden Retriever. We look forward to many happy years with Rosie!

I had an emergency with my bunny. Although they are not bunny experts and do not claim to be the…read morestaff took great care and research on my bunny's condition until they were sure of her diagnosis. I'm very grateful they tried and did care for Deanie. I was recommend this clinic. I was turned away from 2 other clinics saying they didn't have time for my emergency. I would have lost my pet if not for Dr Dana and staff. They displayed a heart of care for all animals. God Bless them.Our family is most grateful.

I love Soehnlen Vet clinic. They are caring and knowledgeable. Importantly, they are trust-worthy…read more They will not order expensive tests and procedures just to make a buck. They do have three different vets; the care is not always consistent, and you may not see the same vet each time. They do make last minute appointments available for emergencies, but be aware that you may be waiting a long time - the first time I waited 2 1/2 hours, and I was unaware that I would be waiting that long. Also, they don't have cell service or internet service, so the wait feels even longer. So, bring a book, bring work, bring a pillow and blanket and take a nap - you will need something to pass the time, even with a regular appointment.

Dr.Fisher has been a God sent, she has always taken great care of all my pets, even when I had to…read moreput my older dog down she was so compassionate and caring. Has always gotten me in for appointment. So glad to have her in our community. THANK YOU BRENDA ENGSTROM

This is the absolute worst clinic I have ever seen. I unfortunately had the displeasure of working…read morehere. What I experienced was the most unprofessional, emotionally unstable, vulgar group of people I have ever met. From my first interview there were red flags, constantly complaining about how she can't keep people working for her, (probably because of the horrible toxic environment and VERY poor compensation) asking if I had children and when I said no, saying how that's good because people with kids like to use their kids being sick as excuses not to work. There were plenty of red flags but since it was my first interview in the veterinary field I dismissed them. I digress. The environment it was very toxic. They swore constantly, worse than sailors. Swearing about and name calling clients, other employees when they weren't around, former employees, even about other doctors. Even if you think she likes you, which is sad because I've seen five star reviews from people that if only knew the vile things she's said. Very two faced. As for her veterinary skills, I would very much not trust them with any animals. I've never seen more incompetence in my life. I will leave it at that as the details are just highly disturbing. I don't think she even likes animals. She doesn't own any herself. She said she doesn't like dogs or cats, explaining both are "a**holes". Her and her assistant are very emotionally unstable. They can be calm then all of the sudden have outbursts, swearing and even throwing things.. medical tape, pill bottles etc. It's a very toxic environment. I will add a photo she had on her door facing the sidewalk for everybody to see. It pretty much perfectly depicts the type of unprofessional vulgar environment it is. I recommend steering clear.

We got two pups from Willis 8 years ago. He was great to work with. The dogs are healthy and happy.read more

Willis was very helpful accommodating my request on delivery for our new french bulldog puppy. We…read morenever bought a dog remotely and weren't really comfortable with the idea of air shipping. His delivery option by van was very reasonable, fast and the couple that brought him right to our door was friendly and polite and texted me when they were getting close. We checked Brookside Kennels out and they were listed by the BBB, and I could see history on them going back at least 10 years. And none of his puppy's images came up in google image search as being posted previously elsewhere. He was delivered with a bag of Life Abundance puppy food he was used to and a tube of puppy vitamins with all his AKC documentation and health records. We are very happy with this little fellow and can happily endorse Mr. Yoder's French Bulldogs including his van delivery. If you can't find a local source for the puppy you want, you can be comfortable dealing with Brookside Kennel.

The entire staff at this office is professional, caring, and compassionate. They were incredibly…read morekind when I recently had to say goodbye to our dog after having 12 years with her. I will never go to another vet ever. I appreciate them so much

They are a scamming vet office... That I think just gets off on putting dogs to sleep!! and then…read morescam people out of hundreds of dollars and still leave with out your pet!! If you love your pets don't take them to this vet office ever!!! This is not a passion of this office but simply jobs!!! Not caring at all!!! Good luck to you and your pet if you go to Navarre Animal Clinic...