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"This letter is to share my warm thoughts, gratitude and thankfulness I'll always have for Bark Avenue and its employees in Downtown Los Angeles.

On Monday, January 14th, 2013. My friend Anais called me. She was new to Downtown Los Angeles, she was in tears and I could not understand clearly what she was telling me. But what I did hear is that 'Mini" her Chihuahua was ran over by a bus on Broadway Street. I could not help her because I happen to be in West Los Angeles. So, I pulled out my downtown contacts and called Bark Avenue to see if they could help her.

When Anais arrived at Bark Avenue the staff, Liza/Xe /Michelle and the Manager, Steve Areia were waiting for her. "Mini" was barely breathing so Michelle immediately drove Anais and "Mini" to Echo Park Animal Hospital. Steve Areia, Manager gave Anais $40.00 for a taxi cab ride for her return trip from the hospital to Downtown Los Angeles. Michelle instead waited for Anais and gave her a ride back to DTLA herself.

I am truly humbled, grateful and with open arms in true honesty...."Thank You" the team at Bark Avenue! You are truly a community business and through your actions, you showed that you truly care about our community members and about our pets. You have gone out of your normal business practice to help a member of the community. That is way cool and although 'Mini" is not with us anymore you truly made a bad situation into a tolerable one for Anais as she said good bye to "Mini", who she loved very much and shared her life with for 6 years.

Again, thank you and may your business continue to thrive and succeed. Our pets are depending on it!

Truly Yours,
C. Rodriguez / Spring Arcade Building Downtown Los Angeles"

 
Hi Bark Ave Staff!
Posted by: Susan M.

I just wanted to send all of you a HUGE THANK YOU! About a month and a half ago I woke up and grabbed my Yorkie, Winston, and walked across the street to the dog park conveniently located in front of my building. It was a normal morning... I had no make up... not a single hair had been brushed... and I was still wearing the clothing that I had slept in. As we made our way back to my building I spotted a gorgeous little white (but very dirty) dog just standing on the sidewalk without an owner in sight. As a pedestrian headed toward him he fearfully ran into the street, with gasps coming from everyone who saw. Fortunately he was not hit by oncoming traffic and he quickly jumped back to the sidewalk and headed down another street. Normally I would have said a quick prayer for the dog and been on my way, but this one was different. Winston and I followed him down the street and watched as others tried to help him. I decided to get Winston on the case and we successfully lured him over to us, where I then grabbed him. Not knowing what to do with him or where to take him, I decided to get some help from my neighborhood doggie gurus... Bark Ave! I walked in with this mangy, scabby and dirty dog and you guys gave me a hot tip on where to take him. But on top of that (I'm sorry I don't know his name) a tall man who was working with other dogs (I think he has dreads?) planted a thought in my head, to possibly hold onto him and see him through the restoration process and suggested that if I were to keep him I could come back and get a free wash! I left with information and an idea... oh... and you also provided me with a leash, because my arms were dead after carrying him! (cont...)
A Great Organization
Posted by: Laura

I volunteered at the Bark Avenue shelter while I was a student at USC. Although I didn't have much exposure to their other facilities, I have only positive things to say about the shelter. The animals were very well taken care of and cared about, and all staffmemembers and volunteers were deeply passionate about the work they were doing. It truly was a joy to come in every week. The Bark Avenue Foundation does important work, and does it well.
Excellent Daycare
Posted by: Marie

Every time I bring my dog Frankie to Bark Ave, his social skills get better and better. They have very accommodating staff. It's very convenient when you want Spaw Service done to your best furry friend while you are busy at work.(Like nail trim and gland express) It puts my mind at ease to know that I leave my Frankie to very capable hands.
Many Thanks
Posted by: Malinda G.

Jay, I wish to thank you and your wonderful staff for all of the love and care you gave to my Hazel over the last couple of years. Hazel had a bad fall and the resulting damage, combined with her congenitally deficient hips was severe enough that the doctor felt it was unlikely that she would be able to recover without extensive and painful surgery and rehabilitation. So, sadly, we had to put my baby down. It has take me a while to write this, because I know how much Steve, Christina and all of the staff loved Hazel. I could never have found another place where her needs were met so completely. I am sure I will get another pet in time and when I do, you can be sure I will bring him/her for playcare and to take advantage of the other services you have to offer. Maybe I will even get another one from Dawn's Fur Babies - who knows? At this point, I am still dealing with the loss of my big Blonde Sweetheart. In time, I'm sure. Love to all.
Socialized My Anti-Social Dog!
Posted by: Barbara C.

What an amazing experience! I was so nervous leaving my dog-aggressive shelter pup, but the staff assured me they would work with her. We could not even walk her on a leash across the street from another dog without her lunging and growling. After an anxiety-filled five days out of town, we headed straight for Bark Ave's boarding facility straight from the airport. Imagine my surprise when the staff told me "oh, she's at Daycare at the other facility." MY dog? Around other dogs? Unbelievable! We sped over to Daycare where we found our pup happily playing with several other dogs. We were stunned! It was absolutely the best feeling in the world to know that we could take her home and she could successfully meet and play with other dogs now, thanks to the Bark Ave. staff. We've even taken her to the dog park (unthinkable before) and she just does beautifully. An absolutely top-rate organization. Thanks again so very much.
Made me fall in love
Posted by: Cecily

Bark Avenue made me fall in love with my dog all over again. Cho was handsome before I took him to Bark Avenue for grooming but WOW he is amazingly beautiful! I will never take him to another groomer he will go to Bark Avenue for life! Christina is wonderful she endured three phone calls from me that ranged from providing me with an appointment to directions to the facility. It was a horrible traffic day in L.A. (what else is new) and they were very understanding because I arrived late and picked him up late. I was comfortable when I walked in the building that I was not the lest bit apprehensive about leaving Cho. The spirit of this place is so awesome. I definitely will be using their daycare services. Bravo to you all for the great workmanship and spirit that you bring to the facility. Cecily
What can I say...
Posted by: Mario H.

Bark Avenue, what can I say there excellent. They are so caring, thoughtful, they have the best groomers in Los Angeles I wouldn’t take my cocker spaniel any where else, thank you once again Bark Avenue.
dog lady
Posted by: phree

bark ave is the only doggie daycare i've seen that actually let the dogs play.they let them bark, play, lounge, their not punishing the dogs for being/doing what dogs do.sneak in to some other places and listen, it's silent and if a dog does bark/try to play they spray them with a water sprayer. that will NEVER happen at Bark Avenue....
Thank you Bark Ave!!!
Posted by: Heidi P

I can't thank Bark Ave and Stephen enough for the amazing care they took of my dog Barbie. I had to go out of the country for business, I was very worried about leaving her. My dog is a rescue and came from a horrible situation and so she has issues with other dogs and strangers. Stephen sent me e-mails to let me know she was doing ok and even worked out a time for me to see her on the doggie web cam. I am so grateful to Bark Ave for taking such amazing care of her and for giving us updates on how she was doing. She came home a happy and more confident doggie! It's so good to know that there is a place to take her where she will be happy and feel safe and secure! I will be recommending Bark Ave to all of our friends! Barbie thanks you as well!!!!
This place is as good as ...
Posted by: Erin E.

This place is as good as it gets! They have free Wi-Fi, an indoor lounge area with a coffee maker that makes everything from a simple cup o' joe to a mocha/vanilla latte.... AND an HD TV. The staff is always wonderful and very knowledgeable. I'm sure you're thinking "Why go to this place when I can go to other pet boarding and grooming facilities with high reviews?" Well, let me tell you why. This boarding and grooming location helps fund their no kill animal shelter that's located on Hill St. and 31st. Not only are you helping YOUR pet by getting them groomed or boarded, but you're also helping other pets that are waiting for forever homes. It's a 2 in 1! So go now, make your pet look pretty and help save a life while you're doing it!
Bark Avenue is top notch...
Posted by: Hugh H.

This is the third doggie daycare I've used in Los Angeles and Bark Avenue is top notch. The staff are very friendly, and the price is good (I pay $240 / month for 2 days of day care a week which comes out to $30 per visit). My boy comes home wiped out and sleeps for the entire day afterwards which does tons to alleviate the guilt of working 9-5 and having a dog. Check them out!
In the nick of time...
Posted by: Merrill H.

Bark Avenue came through for me in the nick of time, and I am forever grateful. About a year ago, I rescued a 6 month old pitbull mix puppy off the streets. I had to find him a home, but the problem was where to keep him. I already had 3 dogs at home, and one of them is very territorial. So we decided to put the dog, Sunny, into boarding at a dog rescue. After 2 weeks, I came and visited him and he had gone downhill dirty, thinner, and starting to show signs of going kennel crazy. As a last resort, I emailed an animal rescue contact and she was able to get me room at Bark Avenue at the discount rate for animal rescue groups. Thank you, Bark! While Sunny was at Bark Avenue, I would get emails from the staff, telling me how he was doing and even sent me pictures!!! They have a nice dog run and the kennels are constantly kept clean. There's also a small retail store where you can buy doggie clothes, treats, leashes, collars, etc. When I came to pick him up to take to his new owner, he was a much happier dog with no signs of kennel craziness at all. Overall, this is a great place to board your dog.
Rescuing or adopting, go to Ba
Posted by: C L.

In addition to the daycare services, Bark Avenue also has an animal rescue center where they foster about 70 dogs. Cue the violins.... Two weeks ago I fell head over heals for a pointer/ bull terrier named Sugar, and last week my husband I went to Bark Ave to see Sugar and her foster sister Cinnamon. They are both around 5 months and were found downtown around the same time. They were both so much fun to be around and both were absolutely adorable. To make a long story short, the two puppies weren't a good fit for our family, but Sugar and Cinnamon deserve some good homes, so if you are thinking about rescuing or adopting, go to Bark Avenue! FYI, their website announced that they are starting mobile pet adoptions at Kiel's in Santa Monica on the 1st Sunday of every month. These folks are doing some great work. Also, check out the pit bull/poodle buddy team that act as the unofficial ambassadors of the place...
Couldn't recommend more highly
Posted by: Jayne P.

Our dog has been in daycare at Bark Avenue since she was a puppy. The care and attention she receives there is unmatched, when we drop her off we are confident that she will not only be well taken care of but that she will be loved. Bark Avenue is a wonderful facility that I couldn't recommend more highly.
For the downtown location...
Posted by: Jennifer N.

This review is for the downtown location. I took my dog here to be groomed, and I can't say enough about the place. I live nearby, so I was just using this facility for its convenience. I own a Shih Tzu, a breed that requires a great deal of upkeep. I asked for a teddy bear cut, and over the years, I've seen a lot of variations. This was by far the nicest cut I've ever seen. The groomer at Bark Avenue really handled my grumpy old dog well Niles has been known to bite, but the groomer was very calm and gentle with him. He spent a lot of time plucking and cleaning my dog's ears and even advised me of a developing ear infection. I didn't leave my dog there for very long, but when I came to pick him up, he was romping around with the other small dogs in the facility, having a blast. As a result of this excellent experience, I'm a repeat customer.
Close, friendly, fun...
Posted by: Shannon V.

Bridget got treated very well here. She got a bath/grooming. She came home smelling and looking adora-bully gorgeous. She hasn't done the day care yet, but when we checked it out it was really cute, all the doggies were having fun, playing together, lounging on the hammocks and romping around. They have a little "store" too and have come through for me in a pinch with medication! Close, friendly, fun, well organized, go Bark.
I felt like a good dog-mom...
Posted by: Michele D.

Today I felt like a good dog-mom. We dropped our dog off at Bark Avenue feeling a little like parents dropping their kid off on the first day of school. "What if the other kids don't like her? Will her teachers be nice? What if she gets in a fight with another kid?" Staffmember Tina greeted us with calming reassurance and said we could call anytime and check on our dog...even view her on a web cam-which unfortunately didn't work on the iPhone. Naturally I called about an hour later, and our dog was "doing great"! Which set my mind at ease. At the end of the day, I called again, and was told by Sharron (another outstanding staffmember), "she has been playing all day, is doing great and should fall right to sleep when you get her home". I have to admit I was skeptical about that last part...she has endless energy and chatters constantly in the car...usually... We picked her up and put her in the car, and not only did she not chatter and complain the whole time, but she actually laid down and was quiet almost the whole way home! Right now she is tucked into my leg snoring away, I am sure dreaming about her great day at Bark Avenue. We will be boarding her there soon, so I have reserved five star status until then, but I have confidence that I will be adding that last star shortly.
Kudos for community-building e
Posted by: Ariela I.

I've been an avid patron of the Bark Avenue on Hill St. for about 3 years now. My dog Dixie goes to "camp" here when there aren't any other options (e.g. no one else to dog-sit). Prices are comparable to other kennels and I've always observed it to be relatively clean (at least as clean as it can be with ~20 dogs running around) and the staff is attentive and caring. They often host fun neighborhood events for pets and their owners (I went to a halloween party a few years back) so extra kudos for community-building events. With their new location on Main St., I'll be sure to stop by more often!
As good as it gets...
Posted by: Debra G.

As good as it gets - Bark Avenue rocks on every level. Great phone service with making appointments, etc. Excellent grooming - my old timer 11 year old mini dachshund comes home looking like a shiny puppy. They are very caring - some groomers are too aggressive with Cujo's old teeth and gums and he has had infections after visits with other groomers ... not here! And a big WooHoo for the pick-up/delivery service - the guy is always on time and loves the dogs. Excellent Excellent Excellent. Stop shopping for a new groomer now and get to Bark Avenue!
Really nice place...
Posted by: Amber N.

WOW!!! This place is HUGE. Their business card says on one side "Everything under one Woof" Awwww How cute is that? My daughter has a 5 1/2 month toy poodle so this place is somewhere I would definately want to take her 2 once she gets a bit older. I walked inside and asked the lady working there at the desk....if I could have a business card she said SURE They have Dog and Cat services Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Training, Doggie Gym, Art and Photo Gallery Lots of seperate rooms are contained within...I was seriously impressed by what I seen. I was watching a gentleman clip a dogs hair thru the window....and he was doing a SERIOUS Edward Scissorshands type of movement with his shears around the eyes and nose of a large fluffy dog.... he was doing a good job 8))). Their were 4 cages behind him too...all with a dog in it. Waiting for their weekend cuts...LOL Really nice place
This place kicks butt...
Posted by: Shannon P.

Okay, this place kicks butt. Everyone has a positive attitude, is helpful and most importantly loves animals. I thought it was so cute because frequent "Play Care" doggy parents pull up and a Bark Ave. Staff brings the dog directly to their parent's car, almost like it was a elementary school parent pickup.

I took my second rescue, a VERY SASSY long haired Persian Cat back to Bark Ave. to get shaved and styled by Tyrone. She came home happy and relaxed. Both cats look beautiful, felt pampered and I would highly recommend any long haired cat parent to take their cats here. Make sure you sign up for their discounts by email. Sometimes they offer 20 % off grooming, or free play care. It is well worth it. They even hooked me up with a free Natural Balance food. Believe it or not, one of my other rescue cats is allergic to grain and this is the only wet and dry food they eat. How sweet. Thanks Tyrone, Shannon, Jay and crew. I wish you future success.

Thank you Bark Avenue...
Posted by: Mario h.

I set an appointment with my dog groomer Monday , I was told that she would be there on Saturday , I called Friday night to make sure my appointment was scheduled, I ask for my groomer bye name BOY was I shocked I was told she quit last month, I informed the store keeper that one of her employee informed me that she would be there Saturday to groom my dog. I asked a couple of Friends to recommend a decent dog groomer "BARK AVENUE" in LA. took a chance drove Friday night, they where closing a female employee took pity on my flight, and said yes we can groom your Cocker on Saturday, I was so happy finally some good news, Saturday came, There groomer did a fabulous job, thank you Bark Avenue from me and Cinnamon she looks gorgeous
My dogs are so happy ...
Posted by: Katya L.

My dogs are so happy every time they get near Bark Avenue! They have so much fun there, and they get all the attention and play time and love I could ask for. Bark Avenue is clean, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and I just love this place! I've even groomed my dogs there a few times and they come back smelling so nice and looking so styled. This is a high-end, state of the art pet facility and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants their pup to have the very best!
Can't say enough great things.
Posted by: Daniel A.

Can't say enough great things about this place. I have taken my pups to quite a few places, but nowhere had the kind of love for animals as Bark Ave. They know my bulldog Duke by name, and everyone fawns over him every time we come in. Also, their drop off/pick up service is a lifesaver.
The Bark Avenue
Posted by: Karla P.

These guys are amazing. I adopted Rusty from Bark Avenue Foundation and have been a fan ever since! I now use Bark Ave for boarding services when I'm out of town because I know that Rusty is in good hands.They are truly dedicated to the community and have a real passion for animals. Whenever I have a questions about my pet they always have an answer and are willing to help. I also love the fact that they participate in the art walk activities.

 

 

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