There are several reviews posted on this site that state the owner of It?s A Dog?s Life is abusive and un-professional when it comes to the care of the animals that she is entrusted with. I find this notion completely preposterous. When I was told of the rumors about Linda, I laughed at the ridiculous nature of them. Let me tell you about my dog. My German Shepherd is now almost 14 years. I have been taking my GSD to It?s A Dog?s Life since just after it opened. My dog is a handful to say the least. Loud and full of energy do not even begin to describe my GSD. Linda has not only taken outstanding care of her for me over the years, Linda has made my GSD part of her family. My GSD loves Linda! I have had to ask Linda to care for my dog when she has been hurt and sick and Linda?s care of my dog has always been exemplary. Recently I was at the North Portland Vet and one of the technicians asked me if my GSD went to It?s A Dog?s Life. I said yes and the technician went on for 10 plus minutes about how much energy Linda spent engaging my GSD to keep her entertained. Recently my GSD had Canine Vestibular Syndrome. Linda was such a life saver when this happened. I was out of town and she took my GSD to the vet and provided round the clock care my dog until I could return. Linda called me every other day after that episode for weeks to check up on my GSD. In-fact Linda researched various rehabilitation methods and purchased tools to help my GSD with her rehab out of her own pocket for no other reason than that is who Linda is. I find all of this non-sense about her abusing animals absurd. I work ? a block from Sniff and 3 Blocks from Noah?s Arf and I am sure they are great establishments, they just aren?t It?s A Dog?s Life. I make the hour round trip from my house to It?s A Dog?s Life, not because it?s convenient or because it is cheaper. I make the trip there because of Linda! Every dog should have a Linda to care for them!
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