My standard poodle, Bailey, had an accident which chipped her heel and tore her achilles tendon…read morefrom the bone and shredded it. Went to a doc in Cynthiana was told what the damage was and I needed an orthopedic surgeon. They said there was no one locally that did that kind of surgery. I could go to Cincinnati or Louisville or there is one that travels to Georgetown periodically that they would put me in touch with. They said it would be expensive $4500+ and it would be 2 weeks before he could do it. If I couldn't afford it then they said I could do nothing and it would just hang there with no use or amputate! I refused to believe there was no one else!! Lexington?! Really?!? So in a panic I started calling vets to see if I could get referrals for a vet that does orthopedic surgery and I got several diff referrals and was waiting for callbacks when I called the Animal Care Clinic in Lexington. Lori answered the phone right away and was so kind and helped calm me down then she said "let me call the Dr and I will call you right back." I sent her images for Bailey's leg and figured it would be awhile but within 5 min she called me back and said "the Dr said come in the morning and he will take a look and that he thought he could help her." I literally cried! The next morning I walked into the office. I was amazed!!! There wasn't room full of people and their pets in an overcrowded waiting room. It was like walking into a very nice hospital! It was decorated so nicely! It was clean and organized! I immediately was greeted by Ms. Christina at reception and she took me straight to a room. Lori came in and then Dr. Schroyer. He examined Bailey and sat down and explained her injury, how he would repair it, recovery time etc. I was worried it was going to be a fortune but he was so much more affordable! It made it possible for us to afford it. The surgery went great. We went home and the office would call periodically to check on her progress between follow-up visits. Animal Care Clinic was the ABSOLUTE BEST clinic I have ever been to!! Working with rescues I have seen quite a few clinics so I can say with confidence you will not be disappointed with Animal Care Clinic!!! We stop by just to say hi when we're are in Lex!! She runs in so excited to see everyone!!! I figured she would be afraid to go in but even today she gets so excited!!! A dog being happy to go to the vet's office after surgery?!??! That should say it all!!! Bailey is great today and we want to thank the entire Animal Care Clinic, Dr. Schroyer and the entire staff!!! They are part of our family now!!

Dr. Butch is the best we've ever worked with in forty years of pet ownership!…read moreWonderful man! Jo & Dale Lezu

Still a great place, just a bit of an update…read more They had stopped doing walk-in nail grinding even before Covid hit. Now it's by appointment. Also, the time it takes to get in to see the groomer is longer (1 month before the pandemic, even longer during it). Still an awesome place run by awesome people, just a bit harder to get in to. Definitely still worth it though.

I do not feel comfortable trimming my pup's nails and they've been getting much too long. I've also…read morenever taken him to a salon. I called this morning and got an appointment for a few hours later. Even though we were late, the groomers were totally chill and friendly and inviting. Brody was greeted with treats and love in generous quantities. It was suggested that I wait in the car. Less then ten minutes later they walked him out to me. He was happy and calm and his nails no longer made that clickety-clack sound when he walked. We both had such a positive experience and I will definitely make doggie spa day a regular part of his life. The price was also extremely reasonable.

I am so happy I found Marlize and K9 Safari! We did a meet and greet at her place and it is…read moreamazing! Her property really shows how much she cares about the pets she takes in for daycare and overnight. She does pick up and drop offs conveniently located off I75. Her prices are very reasonable and it's much much better then traditional boarding places. Here the dogs are out majority of the day playing and being dogs! I will not take my dog anywhere else! Thank you Marlize!

We have been using K9 Safari for several years now and our dogs absolutely love it there. We…read morediscovered K9 Safari when searching for a place that we could board our German Shepherd with severe separation anxiety. He was a rescue and standard kennels are a 100% No Go for him. We went and checked out the K9 Safari facility and were impressed with the spaces provided for the dogs to play both inside and outside. Despite the facility being in Richmond, Marlize makes drop off and pick up convenient for clients by offering drop offs right off I75 or at various locations in Lexington. My two Shepherds get excited when they see the doggie bus pull in and they hop right in. That tells me they are happy there and I don't feel bad having to leave them when we go on vacation. She regularly sends pics of the dogs to us via text so we can see how much fun they are having there. I often say our one Shepherd is actually sad when she has to come home because she only has one dog to play with at home vs lots and lots of different dogs there. I recommend K9 Safari to everyone who is looking for somewhere to board their pups.

Dr. Brett Woodie found a puncture wound in my horses small intestine, redacted it and stitched up…read morehis incision with the skill of a cosmetic surgeon. He phoned me several times the day of surgery and every day thereafter. The facility takes every precaution to guard against unwanted bacteria and is state of the art.

If you ever have an opportunity to tour this facility, do it. It's a fascinating look into equine…read morecare and surgery, and you might have the good fortune to see an actual surgical procedure up close. There is even a huge "equine walker" of sorts designed by NASA that assisted in the mobility of a well known thoroughbred. Note that their new and expanded pharmacy on the R&R campus is open to the public and carries products for felines and canines as well.

I so appreciate the love and care I get when my 3 fur babies visit Dr Farris…read more Everyone is so caring and you don't leave until u understand what needs to be done Then there's Kelly their groomer. She is so sweet to my babies. They really love going to be groomed. Thank you guys I know you take care of one of the most important people in our family. love Teresa and Randy

Amazing business! They fit my dog in promptly in a time of need when other businesses wouldn't…read more Thanks again!

My family and I booked this tour during the Horse Country meet your neighbors event. This was such…read morea great tour and facility. Jamie and Sara were out guides this day. They have a little conference room set up with pictures of history of those that have worked there and medical vices they have been over the years. We toured their surgery center where we were able to watch them perform on a colicky horse that became an emergent situation. The horses intestine when stretched out is the length of a football field. We also toured the medicine center. This is where they take care of orthopedic medical necessities and mare and goals and NICU for the babies. Our guides were friendly and nice and interacted with the kids to keep them engaged. This was so informative and a great educational visit for kids as well as adults!

The Hagyard equine vets are so professional and kind! Me and my family have used them several times…read moreand they prioritize helping your horse. They help keep my senior boy happy and healthy!

After 4 years, I'm still a patient at VAH. I had a cat sadly pass, but when I got my new kitten, I…read moreknew I wanted to stay with VAH. That same new kitty (now 2 years old) had gotten into some Lilys that my roommates had left out. The second I made an appointment they called me telling me to bring her in ASAP. They gave me the number of animal poison control, and I was able to communicate with them and they spoke directly to VAH as we devised a plan to treat my sweet girl. I was there for 3 hours, although not ideal to spend that long at the vet, I wouldn't do it anywhere else with any other team. These ladies are fantastic and truly care for your babies just as much as you do!

I could not say enough to praise Dr. Sears and her immaculate staff at Village... we have 6 dogs…read morecurrently and a few that have passed, but with every visit this amazing place never ceases to amaze or impress with their care, kindness, and overall feeling of comfort they consistently show our pups. I would recommend to anyone that has a fur baby or critter that needs attention. Did I mention they're reasonably priced compared to most, but I would spend twice as much for their level of professionalism and comforting atmosphere that they provide. If you have a vet, switch. If you need one, go here... you will not be disappointed and I wouldn't recommend unless I absolutely trusted them with my herd of dogs. Top notch

6/4/22- Here's my review of Artisan Dog Training (Adam)…read more Adam spent 2-months on my Dutch Shepherd correcting problem areas & teaching good obedience.  Initially I wanted to focus on this and that for Cassie, but I was going about it the wrong way. Initially during a few 1-hr sessions, I saw Adam's mastery in action almost instantly.  I realized that  weekly 1-hr classes weren't cutting it, and that month-long bootcamps were MUCH better for my hyper Dutch Shepherd. She was hyper, wouldn't listen, had obedience issues, beginning to be destructive, and VERY unsocialized (frightened of people!).  Not good for a Dutch Shepherd puppy of 3-months!! During the 2-month bootcamp, Adam first established a framework to FOCUS my dog's attention by establishing trust & communication which doesn't happen overnight.  This takes time, but KEY to garner my dog's obedience. Once done, Adam was able to unlock my dog's potential & focus on obedience training for her to be a good citizen. These are the things Adam worked on with Cassie: - Corrected bad behavior (jumping, biting/nipping) - Basic Commands (come, heel, down, wait...etc) - On/off leash activities (verbal/non-verbal commands) - MAJOR work on socialization (people, dogs) My lack of understanding how to socialize my puppy had drastic effects on her.  She would cower behind me or pull away strongly when meeting strangers.  Fixing this took more than just going to PetSmart for socialization.  She needed to focus first, understand that strangers were normal.  Again, Adam worked pretty hard on this. Result: My hyper Dutch Shepherd was much more manageable, no longer jumped on me or would bite thinking it was play.  She also learned how to potty on command & her socialization improved GREATLY compared to before!  Now I have to do "my part" to reinforce this training & make this permanent.

I enrolled Henry in sleep away training with follow up classes and was very happy with the manners…read morehe learned under Adam's direction. Henry is happy to see Adam on our return visits. Adam is reliable for our appointments and patient with me and Henry. He goes above and beyond helping to find solutions and checks how we are doing on our home training. I recommend Artisan.