Safari Pet Resort

06/06/2008 Posted by safaripetresort1

We would like to take a moment to thank all of our current, past and future clients for trusting Safari Pet Resort, Inc. to care for your pets over the past thirty years and those ahead. Being in business for this length of time, we feel very blessed to have earned the respect of you and thank you for voting us as the People's Choice Ruthie Award winner for all four years since the Favorite Boarding Kennel Category was established. We feel our clientele is quite above average; after all, rarely do we meet unkind Pet Lovers! We do feel it is unfortunate, however, to occasionally encounter false or unsubstantiated statements on some local postings. We welcome any customers’ suggestions or concerns when offered in a professional manner, and have always made it our top priority to follow through with our pledge for doing our utmost to keep your pets safe and healthy, as well as pampered, when you cannot. Please feel free always to contact our office at 615-890-3732 or our email at susan@safaripetresort(dot)com with any questions or concerns you may have. To all our four-legged and two-legged friends, we look forward to seeing you on Safari! Richard and Susan Cleveland, owners

05/31/2008 Posted by almostlikesilence

I have been taking my dog to Safari for two years now. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the owners and staff are so interested in my dog--they are so excited to greet him when he comes in for daycamp or a groom and they even remember his name. They are so open and friendly, you can even sign up to view your dog's playtime on a webcam, and I've used this service many times--you know a company is true to its word when you can watch them on video anytime you want. I highly recommend Safari Pet Resort to both dog and cat lovers, they really love animals and it's apparent in everything they do. Safari came so highly recommended to me, and now I know why. I will always recommend Safari as the highest quality grooming and boarding facilty. Thanks, Safari staff--keep up the good work!

05/31/2008 Posted by mjsmith2

I have been coming to Safari Pet Resort for years and LOVE IT!!! The owners and staff are so helpful and genuinely concerned about the dogs and cats there. The grooming is top quality! My dogs love daycamp where they can play with their little friends! I have never experienced such wonderful service as I have at Safari Pet Resort. You would be crazy to want to take you pets anywhere else!!!

Pros: thumbs up!!!!

11/06/2007 Posted by ggscottage

Congratulations to the Safari Staff for the 2007 Favorite Kennel Award! My dog loves coming to see all his buddies in daycamp and especially likes the story hour. Thank you for the "arf work" at Yappyhour...only a mother could love it! Keep up the great work!

11/06/2007 Posted by safarilover

I have been going to Safari Pet Resort for a very long time and love all the high class services they offer. Grooming, Boarding, dog training, Doggie Daycamp, Free social events...and more! The staff i have encountered, have been true animal lovers and almost family to me and my loved pets. I love the new idea of the new play schedule which has actual daycare events such as swim time, exercise time,story time, game time and a sing and dance time...etc. My pets always come home tired and happy from a great adventure they had at Safari Pet Resort. I love the Bungalow Suites with the flat screen tv's and VIP treatment for all the pets! Great hours, staff, and services!!!!! It's worth the extra $ to know that my pet is having a terrific time while Im at work and know that they are safe and happy with actual animal lovers like me. GO Safari....You keep up the GREAT WORK!!!!!! ; )

Pros: LOVING STAFF, OUTSTANDING SERVICES, ADWARD WINNING FACILITY,AND VERY CLEAN BOARDING/DAYCARE FACILITY EVER

Cons: ARE YOU KIDDING??? NONE!

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11/03/2007 Posted by crazyboutscotties

We have been taking our scotties to Safari for the past 2 years and have been so happy. My boys can be alittle head strong at times, but the staff there is so patient. Since they are a little more on the aggressive side, they cannot go to daycamp since they might start a rugus there, but the staff is so kind to do seperate TLC time with just them when they stay overnight. They did try them in Daycamp at first, but were honest with me that in the daycamp environment with other dogs, mine were being a little too aggressive. I do appreciate their honesty and the TLC gives them "special time" together. I love the resort feel and appreciate that the staff goes all out to ensure that each customer's needs are met. I will never go anywhere else.

Pros: Patient, caring staff

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

11/03/2007 Posted by joycedouglas

Over the past twenty five plus years, Safari Pet Resort has been caring for my pets. I have personally known the owners both professionally and personally for the same length of time. One of my friend's daughters has also worked at Safari over the past years, so not only do I know the resort form a customer viewpoint but from her daughter's behind the scenes advantage as well. We have had all of our 6 dogs at different times there for services over these many years. The boarding services are excellent, the grooming is truly way above any in the area, and the daycamp is a perfect place for just a day, or in our case, during a lengthy family illness. Obviously, many others feel the same as I do as they have won the Ruthie awards every year that it has been offered for pet facilities. I personally know that the onwers go beyond the norm for standing behind their work , and my own vet has confirmed this to me. He recommends them without reserve. I can most certainly vouch for their credibility and cannot imagine what this community would be like without them setting such a high standard for pet service, non medical. Kudos to all the staff as well...they are great and help to make Safari the place for our precious little ones! Please go by for a tour if you are looking for a caring place for your pets as they will take you throughout the entire facility and answer any questions before you even take your pet there. I don't think you will be disappointed!!

Pros: They truly go all out to make each pet and owner top prioity.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

10/06/2007 Posted by 2ugadawgs

Our 2 mini schnauzers have gone to Safari since we got them, almost 6 years ago. At first, we (and the dogs) loved it - great, friendly service and good grooming. The dogs seemed to enjoy the day camp. However, over the past couple of years, the prices have skyrocketed (they've tripled), and our level of satisfaction has gone down. The webcam was an eye opener as far as day camp - the time we watched, one dog stood in the corner the entire time, while the other wandered around aimlessly with the other dogs. So much for "having a great time with our pals playing and chasing the toys" that was always on their report cards. The past several groomings, there have been problems with clipper burn, the last one so severe with one of the dogs that we had to make a visit to the emergency vet on Friday night for antiseptic, antibiotic salve and a shot. The poor guy's posterior was scraped raw, and he was in so much pain he couldn't stand up. He just sat in the floor and whimpered. No excuse for a groomer being that careless with an animal. We've recommended Safari to many, many friends in the past, but no longer. This is not the place to take your pet if you care about their well being.

Pros: Nice surroundings, fun theme

Cons: Extremely high prices, pets in bad shape when returning home

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09/09/2007 Posted by friendofcole

My dog and some friends dogs used to love to go to the daycamp. Some changes in the rules, the prices and the staff in the back make me feel like my dog isnt happy there anymore. I would have hard time recommending daycare to anyone after this. The groomers are still mostly top notch though if you want a fancy trim. If you just need something basic your vet is probably cheaper.

Pros: the hours were convenient for my work schedule, the lobby girls are nice

Cons: frequent changes in prices and workers and rules

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04/30/2006 Posted by codeyh

My fiancee and i have used Safari on several occasions to get our Maltese groomed, boarded, and etc. The staff remembers you, greets you very quickly, you never feel as if you are a customer, you feel like a welcomed friend, almost family. My highest recommendations goes to this Pet Resort!

Pros: Outstanding Service, Gentle pet care, Excellent grooming

Cons: popular, book early

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful