Hounds Town - Metuchen

Dog ingested plastic object leading to $1000 emergency vet bill - plastic outlet cover accessible in crate

“they discovered plastic in his stomach... When I asked what he had chewed on, I was told it was a plastic outlet cover. This raised serious concerns. Why was there a plastic outlet cover accessible inside a crate?”

Dog developed bumps, open wounds, and skin infections after visits

“my dog began coming home with bumps, excessive scratching, and even open wounds from scratching to the point of bleeding”

Dog contracted kennel cough and bacterial infection requiring vet treatment

“she came back with kennel cough... he also has green eye boogies (possible eye infection), red shot eyes and the kennel cough”

Dog returned with bloody nails from scratching door overnight, lying in urine

“we found our baby, in COMPLETE DISTRESS, WET AND with his paws bandaged because HIS NAILS WERE BLEEDING - apparently caused by him scratching the door, desperately and hopelessly trying to call someone's attention the WHOLE NIGHT”

Communication issues and inconsistent explanations(4 mentions)

“The staff frequently changes their explanations, appears disorganized, and does not seem to fully understand or communicate what is actually happening with the dogs in their care”

Vaccination verification problems(3 mentions)

“we were told their vaccinations needed to be updated... the vet promptly told us that they were all up to date”

Lack of transparency about dog grouping/separation(2 mentions)

“she disappeared from group photos and any pics of her she was always alone... Nothing was EVER said to us so we could correct the situation”

No outdoor area for dogs(2 mentions)

“there is no outdoor area and the dogs have to relieve themselves indoors”