Paradise Kennels
3996 Belair Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Overview
Paradise Kennels is a family-owned pet care facility operating since 1977 in Augusta, Georgia. They offer boarding, daycare, and grooming services, with a pet cremation and cemetery also on-site. The facility provides online scheduling and daily updates for boarding clients, with specific drop-off and pickup hours and fees for late checkouts.
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What Reviews Say
183 reviews analyzedParadise Kennels presents a stark duality: while cremation services receive overwhelmingly positive reviews for compassion and professionalism, boarding and grooming services have significant issues. Multiple reviews cite dogs returning dirty, sick, or injured; inconsistent staff communication; and unexpected fees. The facility appears to excel in end-of-life services but struggles with day-to-day operational consistency in kennel and grooming operations. Long-term customers exist and praise the service, but a substantial number of one-time visitors report serious concerns about cleanliness, communication, and pet safety.
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Dog returned with unexplained injuries (bleeding paws, scabs, limping)
โWhen they picked up Bennett which is the dog with the paw issues he had scabs on his paws which he didn't have when I dropped him off. He had scabs on his paws which he didn't have when I dropped him off. He won't put pressure on his front left paw.โ
Dog contracted parasites/illness at facility (hookworms, fleas)
โMy dog was there for two weeks came home sick throwing up blood vet confirmed she has hookworms and contacted from other animals there.โ
Dogs returned severely dehydrated/underweight
โAfter picking up my dog after just a WEEK in the kennel, he has lost SO much weight. I can see his bones very clearly he's so skinny.โ
Inconsistent stories about pet care between staff and customers
โThey told my brother and my dad a completely different story. They tell them that they noticed my dogs bleeding paws when they have him a bath.โ
Dogs returned dirty/smelling of urine/feces(8 mentions)
โWhen I picked up my dogs, they smelled of urine, and one of my dogs had feces on her.โ
Poor customer service/rudeness(7 mentions)
โVery rude customer service, called on the phone and got attitude.โ
Communication failures (not informing about issues, wrong info)(6 mentions)
โThey failed to inform me that one of my girls was having diarrhea.โ
Unexpected fees/upcharging(4 mentions)
โWorst experience, very rude and upcharging on fees. Was told 3 different fees.โ
Appointment scheduling issues(4 mentions)
โThey make and cancel appointments and keep poor records of the appointments.โ
Grooming issues (wrong cut, missed medicine, rude comments)(5 mentions)
โThey did not even give him the food that I brought. I had other issues when I boarded him they did not give him his medicine.โ
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