I should have read Arianna Holmes' review on Google Reviews from two years ago where she stated having the same push back on getting interning hours for veterinary school as I did. I e-mailed FPS today and spoke with the manager who informed me that they only take interns already in veterinary school (i.e. free labor for them) and that I could contact them when I am in school. Here's the real kicker, you can't apply and be admitted to vet school without hours, but FPS will be happy to have you once you've figured that out elsewhere.I asked for a response as to why this was their policy, and was met with silence. I called and spoke with someone there to inform them of how confusing their policy is and that it is unfair for veterinarians who benefitted from guidance during their years as interns to decline helping students fulfill their goals and dreams. I would never use them as a service, because I try to vote with my dollar. If you don't want to be a part of a community committed to leadership and education, then you are not an exemplary member of the field. Read Less

My 7 yo daughter's guinea pig, Ozzy, took a bad fall. We were fearing the worst for his injuries. My sister is a vet in another state and helped me locate a guinea pig vet locally. The clinic worked us in the morning I called and thankfully Ozzy is at home recovering. Dr. Hutchinson was kind,compassionate, and very knowledgable. My daughter and Ozzy left happy. Ozzy continues to heal and I def recommend this vet. Read Less

Me and my girlfriend use this location for our two sugar gliders and we have been very happy with the staff and how they handle everything! Prices are fair and everyone is very friendly, we drive about 30 minutes just to use them. Read Less

It’s hard to find excellent rabbit care, but after today we will look no further. Holly Burchfield has a great bedside manner, asked a lot of questions and was through during the check-up. She answered all my 9 year daughter’s questions as well, which I greatly appreciated. She was knowledgeable, up-to-date on the latest research and took the time we needed. The pet treatment areas were spotless and pleasant. The receptionist was so welcoming. Highly recommend after shopping around a lot for the right place to settle on for long-term care. Read Less

Come here for a comprehensive, respectful, and dignified assessment of your pets' health, treatment options and (if needed) euthanasia. I have come here in the last three years seeking treatment and euthanasia for my rats. These small animals usually do not have many options for treatment, due simply to their size and risk of further damage or other illness cropping up during or after surgery. Two of my rats, Pancake and Pajamas, came here to be put down. It should be said, this facility is more focused on birds and more exotic animals. Knowing this, I came expecting the veterinarians to look at the massive tumors on my rats and say "yup, that's a sick rat. So, do you wanna watch us euthanize or do you wanna sit here and wait?" Before coming here, I expected that a rat, once it got a tumor, was basically already dead without having realized it. What I got there was a different perspective. "How's the quality of life?" they asked of Pajamas, the first of two rats so far to develop a tumor. I hadn't thought of that. I don't consider myself a bad owner, though the fact I didn't think of this simple question exposed a great deal of my lack of experience. I didn't think of my boomplesnoots when I came in that first time, I just came in wanting a tumor-ridden rat put down. They asked me that question of Pajamas and I looked down and noticed, she was still kicking. She wasn't too bothered by the lump on her underside. Yeah, she couldn't walk very well, but she had Pancake to help her. We discussed treatment options, but ultimately I couldn't afford any of them. I'll have to figure out at some point (if i can ever overcome the costs associated with surgery, usually $200 for a rat) if a rat is ever worth surgery, considering their miniscule lifespans and the risk of complications (rats usually never develop just one tumor, but many; when you remove a big one, the smaller ones may grow). I feel like I can have that discussion with these veterinarians, and feel dignified asking such an audacious question. These are people in this career because of their heart for these creatures first, and it shows in their care and dignity. A month later, with fur falling out and emaciated, Pajamas returned to be put down. Again, the question was asked, "how's her quality of life?" and this time I answered very confidently, "not good." I had followed her progress and noticed that she was no longer on the running wheel, no longer lifting herself to the food bowl on the second tier. The euthanasia was done by Carbon Dioxide, with a shot of barbiturates to the heart as a final push. Both times, they respected my want to be there and my want to leave when it got too intense for me. The ladies up front who handled the payment ($60 for euthanasia of a rat, pretty fair) were informed of my loss and didn't ask any questions about the appointment, making sure to avoid anything that would break the facade of calm i had going. I wish I could say that this veterinary care facility healed my rats, or that they had experts far more knowledgeable in the field of rat medicine than any other, or that this review would be cheerful and fluffy, but I cannot. What they have, though, was the confidence and heart to help me through the difficulties of putting my rats down. Theirs is a sterling example of how to give dignity to the suffering of the smallest and least of our family members. If anyone from For Pet's Sake reads this, thank you for helping me through my pets' illness and their and my loss. I hope to never need to come back to you, and I know if I do your staff will help in any way you can. At every step your people have gone above and beyond, changing my perception of my rats and how they fit into my life. You've made me a better and more loving owner, and I and my current rats (Coffee and Waffle) would be worse off if I'd never been referred to you. Read Less

Even though my baby, Draco, didn’t make it the service we received was exceptional. Dr. Hutcheson was great and did everything he could to help our beardie.The staff were all very friendly and after Draco’s passing, they even send us a condolences card, which we greatly appreciated. Read Less

Even though my baby, Draco, didn’t make it the service we received was exceptional. Dr. Hutcheson was great and did everything he could to help our beardie.The staff were all very friendly and after Draco’s passing, they even send us a condolences card, which we greatly appreciated. Read Less

I was a customer of this clinic for over 25 years, then my rabbit, Roscoe, suffered 2 instances of broken bones at this clinic, first one on 7/31/2017 at a well-rabbit annual exam, and a compound fracture on or about 2/5/18.   I get that unfortunate things can happen to patients despite well intended efforts to care for a pet, but in trying (and failing) to have a civil conversation with Dr. Jason Hutcheson about these bone breaks, which led to over $4000 to treat the compound fracture of his leg at a better equipped facility, I've come to believe that this is an environment where care may be compromised due to the arrogance and inflexible views of this vet.Dr. H is unwilling to consider that a rabbit with two instances of his bones being broken ONLY AT HIS CLINIC, 6 months apart, has any suggestion of mishandling on the part of the clinic.  He says repeatedly in my conversations with him that he didn't throw the rabbit against the wall.  What?  There can't be anything between perfect care and negligent murder?He is resistant to the idea that a 9 year old, 3 pound rabbit will have more brittle bones than a younger rabbit, therefore something more subtle than throwing a geriatric rabbit against a wall can still be attributable to these broken bones on the part of the vet or staff.   In an earlier conversation, he laughed to my face at my concern that he wasn't open to considering that a rabbit Roscoe's age was more frail. Today,  he cut me off and said if I think these bone breaks were anything to do with the care my rabbit received there I should just report him to the Veterinary Board and sue him.  Again, only extreme views?Oh, the story they told me about the second break: they put him in an exam room on the floor for exercise, someone opened the door, he was behind the door and screamed, then darted across the room and over a floor vent.  Everybody in the clinic heard the scream, they said.I'm feeling guilty right now because, in spite of all this and a few other concerns that I didn't take seriously enough,  I let my past loyalty to this vet compromise the due diligence that I owed to my Roscoe, and he suffered, and then died.  Dr. Hutcheson (who hung up on me today), was not willing to consider his role in this and was not willing to assure me of anything different to be done to ensure proper handling going forward.  Dr. Hutcheson may have expertise in rabbit medicine, but I no longer trust him to care for my pets.It was never in my mindset to sue...whether or not he took any financial responsibility for this, but after today, with his arrogance and anger at the idea of having any level of accountability, his repeated excuse that he didn't throw the rabbit against wall, AND his unwillingness to even hear me out, maybe litigation is what it will take to get his attention. PS: Dr. Burchfield there is great!  It's not 1 star on account of Dr. B and prior care of so many of my bunnies. Read Less

My kids Guinea Pig started balding around the nose. Called a couple of exotic vets in my area and this area was a few bucks more but won me over with their customer service over the phone. When we took him in the exceptional customer service continued with the visit. We were told to expect a wait when bringing him in as a walk in on a Saturday and we did wait a little which was OK because the expectations were well set. Once seen he was diagnosed and we were in and out with a treatment plan. Our Guinea pig is recovering and they even did a follow up call the week after the appt to check on him. Read Less

I’m a roofing contractor and we found a nest of baby squirrels and customers attic when replacing some bad wood. I must’ve called half a dozen places before I found For Pet’s Sake. They were the only ones willing to take these baby squirrels and raise them until they were ready to release. Wonderful place…I donated $20 to the cause. Read Less

Spared my bunny here. Went really well. Same day bunny was ready, little tipsy, but was healthy. They also called us in to the private room to explain everything we need to look out for and just gave us some confidence in what everything is under control. Read Less

I love this  Vet!! He knows his exotic animals from turtles to parrots. He takes care of my Cockatoo, Clara. My 12 year old son loves to go with me because we love to see what other animals are rolling in. One time a young lady opened her carrier and a sweet rat peeked it's little nose out. It was like  Ron and his pet Scabber's from Harry Potter.  Another time we saw an owl that had broken his wing (omg is this Harry's Hedwig?!!).For Pets Sake does NOT take cats or dogs.  They are on time and professional. The Vet is very handsome and down to earth. He is a little scared of male cockatoos because one tried to gouge his eye out in the past. The Vet also makes these very nice soy wax candles for only $5.  I had to use the clinic urgently when my bird cracked his beak and the other vet was also excellent.The bill to get my cockatoos foot examined (she was limping) and get her yearly visit done with wings clipped was only $80I am heading over today to get my Clara some healthy pellets at a better price and selection than petco or pet supermarket. Read Less

Vet is friendly, knowledgeable, answers your questions, and the offer pet boarding. They are terrific. They are a little expensive but that's what you get for excellent, specialized care. The waiting area smells nice and has lots of products. The driveway is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. The building exterior is reflective, which is also unusual when you are driving in. No complaints though. Once, after we picked him up, my pet's chin had a red spot that scabbed and healed by itself. Another time, he had two weird patches on the inside of his legs that looked like the pet was shaved. It was weird because it was two patches of about the same size, bilaterally. I hope it is not a big deal...didn't notice it until we got home. It makes you worry less bc they are also vets (on site). Read Less

Dr. Holly Burchfield is a delightful Veterinarian that handled my 23-year-old grumpy (at times) Macaw with tender care. She is very knowledgeable, kind  and was able to answer all my questions. If you love your exotic pets as much as I do... For Pet's Sake they need to come here! (¬‿¬) Read Less

This was my first time going to a new vet for my bearded dragon. when Falkor got sick, I found For Pets Sake on google and went to them. The staff was friendly and took him in right away and let me know what they were going to do and kept me updated throughout the day. because of my job I had to leave him there over night but first thing in the morning they let me know what they found and what medications to give him. Dr. holly burchfield really cares about the animals that come in as if they were her own. If I ever need anything animal related I will be sure to return to For Pets Sake! Read Less

When my large reticulated python swallowed a bath towel, I went into panic. I called every exotic vet on the list, and For Pet's Sake got me an appointment the same day. They took my big boy in and were incredibly responsible, caring, and informed. The staff was completely transparent about costs and procedures from the very start, and didn't treat him as a second class animal because he was a snake. I am beyond impressed with this facility and team, and they will definitely be my go-to if I ever have another reptile emergency. Read Less

I took the birds I adopted from the Dekalb hoarding case here for their check-up because Dr. Shepherd had already been taking care of them while at Dekalb. I wanted to continue with the same care. She is very friendly and warm and seems to really know birds. She took the time to educate me on a few things. She was very patient and spend a long time on my birds. The only reason why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because they are on the pricey side for a board certified avian vet. Read Less

This place is absolutely amazing! When I couldn't find anyone else to help a poor injured wild bird, they were there to help! I am so happy to have discovered this place, I have 2 birds at home and I will definitely be back to check out the special bird foods and toys they had available. Now I know where to go!Read Less

This place is absolutely amazing!   When I couldn't find anyone else to help a poor injured wild bird,  they were there to help!  I am so happy to have discovered this place, I have 2 birds at home and I will definitely be back to check out the special bird foods and toys they had available.  Now I know where to go! Read Less

The staff at For Pet's Sake are awesome.... they have taken excellent care of my sun conure, Hector for years and always know him by name. They are some of the nicest and most compassionate people around. I always learn something new about caring for my birdie from them on every visit, too. Read Less

I've had rats for years and have had a challenge finding a good vet for my babies. The vets here were great -- friendly, knowledgeable, and put me completely at ease when I ended up bringing in one of my little guys with a respiratory infection. Definitely recommend For Pet's Sake to anyone else with small pets! Read Less

My rabbit was tilting her head and I dropped her off at Pet's Sake the next morning. They took very good care of her and I was able to pick her up a few hours later. Very professional and love that I don't have to deal with cats and dogs in the waiting area which is so stressful for a bunny! We'll be back if one of the three buns needs care... :-) Read Less

Honestly this place has been absolutely phenomenal with me and my pet rat Pullox. The veterinarian I'd seen was very tactile and compassionate which would so greatly appreciated since I was highly distressed at the rat at time. When I had originally called they had no openings and when I explained my situation with my rat she had put me in first thing in the morning which took a huge weight of stress off of me. I can honestly say at For Pet's Sake they really do care. The atmosphere is amazing the staff is great and the prices are very reasonable. Any issue I have with any of my pet rats I will be coming back. Read Less

This vet is not only very thorough, but also goes above and beyond to followup with their patients and provide quality care. They not only saved my rabbit from a digestive problem in record time, but also helped identify the problem so it wouldn't happen again. I could not be happier with this vet clinic! Read Less

On two occasions, our bunny had tooth issues, quit eating, and was very despondent. Both times, they took excellent care and Tika is eating, and playing like a youngster even at 9 years old. Thank you, For Pet's Sake! Read Less

I took my ferret here for surgery for adrenal disease. I was very satisfied with his care and the final cost was more reasonable than I was anticipating.  Was definitely worth making the drive to. The doctor knows ferrets. Read Less

I was very happy with this vet. My African Grey Parrot had quit eating and drinking and I was quite scared. The Dr. Calmed me. He gave KC a full blood work up and checked his heart and lungs. The blood results showed he was indeed sick so they prescribed antibiotics and tube fed him to help him get the nourishment he so needed! It was costly, but I've never taken KC to a vet that wasn't. They also offer boarding at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend For Pets Sake. Read Less

Dr. Hutcheson and his team are top notch. I brought my Green Tree Python in for a probing and yearly checkup and the entire staff was friendly and efficient. Dr. Hutcheson is clearly very knowledgeable but also practical and down-to-earth. This is comforting for a niche subject like exotic animal care. I doubt there are many trustworthy reptile vets in Georgia, much less Atlanta, but I will not hesitate to return here. The lobby was also stocked with rabbit and bird supplies (probably their specialty focus for "patients"). Simply put, if you're in search of a vet for something besides a dog or cat, For Pet's Sake should be at the top of your list. Read Less

Dr. Hutchinson is awesome. It's not easy to find a vet who will care for pet rats, but he not only cares for them, he's gentle and shows genuine interest. He explains things thoroughly and doesn't rush through an exam. For Pet's Sake is the best!! Read Less

I brought a squirrel in a few months ago that had been hit by a car in my neighborhood (quite a long distance from me, but I would have driven as far as I had to to get the little guy help). Broke my heart seeing him hurt. Talked to him all the way there, telling him to hang on. Every staff member I talked to was so incredibly caring, and they saved the little guy's life! :-) They also never once conveyed any annoyance with me constantly calling to check on him. I am so very thankful for For Pet's Sake. No words to describe how wonderful this place is. This is how all Vets and people in animal medicine should be. They are more concerned about animal life than the all mighty dollar. Thank you! So very much! And definitely a place you want to donate to if you can. Read Less

I took my guinea pig, Peanut Butter, to For Pet's Sake because of a giant cut he had in his ear. Dr. Shepard was very thorough, and ended up finding another wound I had no idea about! (from fighting with his cagemate, they are both now separated). She is very clinical and not very emotional or chatty but I was sorta appreciative of this because if I had walked in there and she had thought his wounds were as bad as I had, I would have freaked out even more. There was a bit of a wait before I was taken back, but again, I'm sorta glad about this because I would much rather the vets spend as much time as they need with each patient rather than rushing them out to move on to the next one. Also, the visit was only $135 for the examination and 2 different kinds of medicine, plus she cleaned out both wounds very well. Overall, I'll definitely be going back if ever there is another need for either of my guinea pigs. EDIT: I read a review once that said Dr. S had swept their pet out of the room without saying where she was going. That didn't happen to me, when she took PB to clean his wounds and stuff, she told me exactly what she was doing. They also told me if I needed them cleaned again to bring him back and they would do it. Sidenote-- the girl at the front was super nice and seemed pretty well informed, and the other pet parents I encountered were all very friendly. Read Less

I took my guinea pig, Peanut Butter, to For Pet's Sake because of a giant cut he had in his ear. Dr. Shepard was very thorough, and ended up finding another wound I had no idea about! (from fighting with his cagemate, they are both now separated). She is very clinical and not very emotional or chatty but I was sorta appreciative of this because if I had walked in there and she had thought his wounds were as bad as I had, I would have freaked out even more. There was a bit of a wait before I was taken back, but again, I'm sorta glad about this because I would much rather the vets spend as much time as they need with each patient rather than rushing them out to move on to the next one. Also, the visit was only $135 for the examination and 2 different kinds of medicine, plus she cleaned out both wounds very well. Overall, I'll definitely be going back if ever there is another need for either of my guinea pigs.EDIT: I read a review once that said Dr. S had swept their pet out of the room without saying where she was going. That didn't happen to me, when she took PB to clean his wounds and stuff, she told me exactly what she was doing. They also told me if I needed them cleaned again to bring him back and they would do it. Sidenote-- the girl at the front was super nice and seemed pretty well informed, and the other pet parents I encountered were all very friendly. Read Less

Went there for my frog, a White's Treefrog named Kiwi. Really nice office that made me feel comfortable, and like an important patient. Being in a place that cares about exotic animals as much made all the difference when I was very nervous about him being sick. Also, the cricket gutload food is better than any pet store brand and a great price as well; I really think it has helped his calcium intake. After going there, I really want to continue it as Kiwi's regular vet. Read Less

Dr. Hutcheson and his staff are wonderful!!! We have four sugar gliders, a hedgehog and a mini-persian cat. Dr.Hutcheson has neutered two of our gliders, diagnosed the pregnancy of a third. We have also been seen for infected marsupial pouches and tummy aches. Our most recent experience with out hedgehog was another dose of his good medicine. Pickles had some sores on her underside and was loosing her baby quills so we took her in to make sure everything was going good and to get a base line on her weight and everything. He was so gentle and even used the gas so he could get to underside and clean her sores. (Still have no idea how they happened.) He gave us some banana flavored antibiotics, which she loved, and we were on our way, on a Saturday, with no appointment in less than an hour.Just called for a refill on the antibiotics because she is still quilling and some pain medicine. Hope it makes this very disagreeable hedgehog happy.Thank you guys!! Read Less

For the record, this is my first 5-star rating and it's awarded to a non-restaurant business. I just want to write an account of my recent, multiple experiences with For Pet's Sake in defense against the couple of 1-star ratings given on Yelp.I'm a relatively new mother to a 7-month-old castor mini rex. The bunny was an impulse purchase and I'd never had a pet my whole life, but I learned quite quickly that for their best interest, bunnies should be neutered or spayed when they reach about 6 months of age.For the longest time, I didn't even know what sex my bunny was, so I gave it a sexless name to celebrate the colour of its coat. I just assumed it was a doe because I dug and groped each day to find no testicles nor penis (Please, I'm not a pervert...just being scientific here). It finally came to the time in mid-October when Bunoffee was roughly 6 months-old, and I was deciding between For Pet's Sake in Decatur and Windward Animal Hospital in Johns Creek, a whopping 25 miles from my area. The latter offers a low-cost spay/neuter program, which is almost half the price For Pet's Sake is asking for ($140-$170). I decided to go to For Pet's Sake for the convenience, their flexibility and the courtesy of the staff I'd spoken to over the phone.The reception was very warm when I arrived there to drop Bunoffee. They checked for me immediately and told me Bunoffee was a girl. In the afternoon, they called me to tell me the surgery had gone well, Bunoffee had regained consciousness and was eating a little. When I picked her up, I was given clear instructions about post-surgery care.They called me the next morning to ask Bunoffee was eating and pooping well. I said no and they told me to bring her in immediately. I was given updates about twice a day as they continued to observe Bunoffee. Dr. Hutcheson gave her more painkillers and gut stimulant - free of charge.About a week post-surgery, I called them again as I saw that the stitches on Bunoffee's wound had come off. Either she was biting the stitches (which you can't really stop since it's instinct) or my bunny was hyperactive (which she is!). Once again, For Pet's Sake responded promptly to my report and asked that I brought Bunoffee in. Dr. Shepherd looked at Bunoffee this time. She cleaned her wound and gave me some iodine solution - free of charge.I was told to return to Dr. Shepherd a couple of days later. She cleaned her wound again and prescribed a 7-day antibiotic course. The consultation and the medication cost me $60 ($40 + $20).Brought Bunoffee in again in the middle of the week, as advised and for the last time, half a week later. These last two visits, Bunoffee was seen by Dr. Hutcheson - free of charge.I'm grateful to Drs. Hutcheson and Shepherd for the genuine love shown to my bunny. Dr. Hutcheson is both personable and professional, who took over the practice from Dr. Shepherd years ago. Dr. Shepherd, I agree, is a little grumpy but her love for animals is unquestionable. She simply lacks some people skills. And of course, the other technicians and administrative staff always make it pleasant for me, as most of the time, I had to wait a little. That's great though, it means the vets here take as much time as necessary to ensure that each pet is healthy and happy. As Dr. Hutcheson said to me this afternoon "I hope this is the last time I'll have to see Bunoffee for a while..." Read Less

For exotic pets like birds, rabbits, ferrets, etc., this place looks like a good place to go. When you come here, the driveway is small and hard to see. You might miss it. So if you're coming here for the first time, make sure to drive really slow when you get close. The office is not connected with anything so if you miss it, you will have to turn around. This place looked like bird heaven for my bird. When I walked in, there were bird toys and high quality bird pellets for sale. The reception staff acted friendly and seemed to know about birds. You can tell they know birds when they get excited to see a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.Also, I felt good about coming here for my bird. A lot of bird owners recommended this place to us. Also, Mrs. Vicki from Mrs. Vicki's Bird Rescue brings birds here.Dr. Hutcheson was great. He seemed to know how to handle and interact with birds. He was friendly but firm with my bird.  I think he owns birds himself so I think that helped him to be more experienced in dealing with birds. Not only that, he seemed to know what he was doing.  He was thorough in his practice and seem to care about the animal he treats. He made us feel comfortable.After seeing the Vet, I decided to get a toy for my bird. Man they're expensive. I would look online to see if there are better prices to buy toys here. This place is almost a hour away from my house. But if my bird gets sick, I would be willing to take a road trip here. Read Less

I brought my pet frog in for an exam a couple days ago. While the building was not what I expected... the staff was pleasant, courteous, helpful and prompt. I was greeted when I walked in the door. The office staff also took time to talk to my youngest child while we waited. I filled my paper work out and was called into a room in less than 10 min. Once in the room Dr. Hutchenson quickly followed. He was kind and gentle with my frog. He looked her over thoroughly and talked kept a good dialog with me the whole time so I knew what was going on. Gave us some feeding and handling tips and gave me a prescription. While the prices seem high, they are actually in line with other area veterinarians. I was very pleased and would happily bring any of my exotic pets back to this hospital. Read Less

These folks are awesome. I have only had two dealings with them (both times for my sick iguana), but both times I have left satisfied, and my iguana has left feeling better. I saw Dr. Hutcheson today. He checked out my pet, and had a correct diagnosis. He treated my iguana and mere hours later, she is already up and moving about like her old self. Exotics vets are hard to come by, but I highly recommend this  one. Read Less

12/23/11 - 1 week post-op and my snake is doing very well! My 2yr old reticulated python swallowed her feeding tongs (about 12-14in long) and I took her to see Dr. Hutcheson by recommendation from the Cobb Emergency Animal Clinic. He was very nice and helped me stop freaking out about my baby, assuring me that it would be an easy surgery, he had seen much worse in the past and that she would be just fine. He handled her with great care and made sure that I had a price estimate and all my questions were answered before I left her for surgery. They called me as soon as the surgery was over to update me on how she was doing, which helped calm my nerves. He kept her overnight for observation (and didn't charge me!) and let me come in first thing the next day. The nurses were very pleasant to me and he explained to me exactly how he did the procedure, what to look out for post-op, how to give her medicine and instructions for her recovery. They even had washed the tongs and gave them back to me! The cost was high, but not nearly as bad as I was dreading and he even offered to allow me to write post-dated checks for whatever amount would be easy for me. Solidified by a 2nd day follow-up phone call, Dr. Hutcheson has earned a customer for life! A++ experience! Read Less

I wish there was a negative star rating for this office. They killed 2 of our rabbits with routine spay/neuter surgeries. With the first one, the rabbit was young and healthy, and we could not understand why she died right after surgery, but we gave Dr. Shepherd the benefit of the doubt. They insisted that our 2nd rabbit, also young and healthy, spend the night there after a routine neuter surgery, but nobody was there to watch him. Overnight, his intestines came out and they found him that way in the morning still alive. Rather than call us, Dr. Shepherd euthanized him and threw him in the freezer without even telling us. I would have instructed her to try to do surgery to save him had she bothered to call. We didn't find out until we called about picking him up. When I said I wanted a necropsy done, Dr. Shepherd lied and said it couldn't be done since he was frozen and really tried to discourage me from getting a necropsy done. When I asked why she euthanized our pet without our permission, she lied and said her vet tech told her that's what she would do. Dr. Shepherd then lied again and said it was an old sick rabbit. When I said he was only a year old, her 'diagnosis' was that we were 'having a run of bad luck'. When I went to pick up the rabbit, Dr. Shepherd was walking down the hallway and then she turned around and scurried to hide in one of the rooms. I took the rabbit to UGA for a necropsy and found that Dr. Shepherd and Hutcheson didn't bother to suture the inguinal ring, which caused the intestines to come out.. The report also stated that the rabbit was young and healthy. Dr. Shepherd's and Dr. Hutcheson's negligence, carelessness and attempts to cover up their actions killed our rabbit.. Run far away from them and don't let them near your pets! Read Less

It's somewhat hard to find a good vet for ferrets.  I started talking my two ferrets to Dr. Shepherd years ago.  I agree, she was somewhat "clinical", yet thorough.  I believe she has partially retired and the new doctor, Dr. Hutcheson is really good.  I've visited the office on a few occasions over a six-year time frame and had nothing but good luck and appreciated the care they provide.  I had to take my last ferret in because of old age (7rs, 2mos.) and cannot express enough how kind and caring they were in helping me through a very emotional time.  The office staff and nurses were completely professional and compassionate.   They even went as far as to place some flowers on the box when they returned her after the procedure.  I appreciate the kindness they showed and recommend them as a good option for ferret care. Read Less

We had a young (3 month old) lovely Russian dwarf hamster and brought her in for diarreah.  I never did get to speak with the vet, but after the technician told me it was mild, gave me some antibiotics, her symptoms changed and got worse.  I called and again, didn't get to a live vet, i always spoke to whomever answered the phone acting like an expert. THey changed the antibiotic and three days later this lovely creature was off balance, drinking profuse amounts of water and constantly biting at her bottom. I woke up this AM only to see this beloved pet half frozen in a ball with her insides protruding from her bottom.  THREE DAYS AGO they called me for their customary "how is your pet doing."  When I told them how worried I was about her, they said they would "check with the vet and get back to me." I asked them if there was anything at all I could do.  NO ONE CALLED BACK AND I NEVER SPOKE TO A VET.  I now realize this could have been prevented, it was probably rectal prolapsis, and no one on the phone there had any clue.  I'm heartbroken.  If you love your pet as much as I did, go to a vet who understands that and takes your pet's health seriously, regardless of what kind! Even if they couldn't save her, i think she must have suffered terribly this early AM before we found her. Read Less

We had a young (3 month old) lovely Russian dwarf hamster and brought her in for diarreah. I never did get to speak with the vet, but after he told me it was mild, gave me some antibiotics, her symptoms changed and got worse. I called and again, didn't get to a live vet, i always spoke to whomever answered the phone acting like an expert. THey changed the antibiotic and three days later this lovely creature was off balance, drinking profuse amounts of water and constantly biting at her bottom. I woke up this AM only to see this beloved pet half frozen in a ball with her insides protruding from her bottom. THREE DAYS AGO they called me for their customary ""how is your pet doing."" When I told them how worried I was about her, they said they would ""check with the vet and get back to me."" I asked them if there was anything at all I could do. NO ONE CALLED BACK AND I NEVER SPOKE TO A VET. I now realize this could have been prevented, it was probably rectal prolapsis, and no one on the phone there had any clue. I'm heartbroken. If you love your pet as much as I did, go to a vet who understands that and takes your pet's health seriously, regardless of what kind! Read Less

I've been going to For Pets Sake for over 5 years now, and they have always treated me and my pets well. I have taken both my birds (parrotlets) as well as my rabbit there, and they have gotten me through one rough rabbit illness, and helped me through a terminal illness with one of my birds. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Dr. Shepard can sometimes be a little brusque, but you can tell that she really cares about the birds that she treats. Read Less

Had I read the horrible reviews online about Dr. Mimi Shepherd and this vet, I would have never given them my business. If this review saves ONE person the HEARTACHE and EXPENSE I went through, it is worth writing. Recently my husband and I bought 2 baby lovebirds from a breeder, and after only a couple of weeks one fell very ill on a Sunday evening. The next morning I took him in to For Pet's Sake after finding them on a web search, and, long story short, Mimi Shepherd MISDIAGNOSED the bird saying it had a virus that could be ""any number of viruses"". Her bedside manner was flippant and coldhearted...I felt I was no priority. She also misquoted the price of an x-ray, and when I asked her about it she argued with me. The staff was also very rude, with the exception of Debbie. 2 hours after bringing my bird in and Mimi treating him with antibiotics, he was dead. The real cause of illness, I later determined through research, was the liner I had used in the cage (and approved w/ the breeder.) Hardware cloth is extremely toxic to birds, and I had explained to Shepherd exactly what I used in the cage and even showed her a photo. 2 days later when I realized what the real problem was, I immediately took my other bird in who had been showing symptoms since Monday evening. It cost $370 more, and she survived but has no muscle control in her feet (now a month later and very little improvement). When I asked Dr. Hutcheson about making concessions to the bill, he gave me major attitude (despite the fact that my 2nd bird would have been treated in time had the 1st not been misdiagnosed days earlier!!!!!) PLEASE do yourself a favor and find another vet. The good reviews written about this place were clearly added by their staff to compensate for the bad ones written by real customers. Read Less

hi everyone.... i have taken my ""furry babies"" to Dr. Jason and Dr. Mimi for about 6-7 years now.... my beloved bunnies- my bearded dragons, my parakeets, my foster 'tiels, my foster guinea pig, and my ratties... i have the utmost respect for the doctors- as well as the staff... i had been to a few other ""exotic"" vets.... i don't even wanna go into that- just know i was dis-pleased on many levels... but i gotta say- I recommend this hospital 100%.... thank you for the love and care you have shown, not only to me, but to my ""kids"" Read Less

Our recent experience with Dr. Sheperd is still giving my husband and I nightmares. We brought our sick ferret into see Dr.Sheperd several different times and each time she was cold and uncaring-the last visit a few weeks ago- She said our ferret would need a common procedure which might help rid some of the fluid from her swollen belly. Before the visit our ferret had loose bowel movements ..but was eating and drinking and alert. When I picked her up not only was she covered in feces and had red body fluid dripping down her stomach(she looked mutilated-bruises on her entire belly)..I asked Dr.Sheperd what to do if she didn't stop bleeding and she had no answer for me. For the next and last 2 days of ferrets life she was peeing and poo-ing red-not eating not drinking..and she died. Dr. Sheperd had given me 3 perscriptions 2 days before...which weren't cheap. I left a message for the owner who has yet to call me back. Read Less

Recently I had a horrible experience with Dr. Mimi Sheperd.Everytime I have been there with a sick ferret she has been cold and mean and showed no compassion for our sick lil friend.A few weeks ago I brought our ferret in because she had been very sick with the runs. Dr. Sheperd told me she could try to relieve some of the swelling in her belly by draining some fluid-a common procedure.When I picked up Kudos it looked like she had been tortured-her belly was black and blue from head to toe-she was covered in feces and blood. Dr. Sheperd made a smug comment saying well maybe she's a hemophiliac and handed her to me. I asked her what to do if the bleeding doesn't stop and she just shrugged her shoulders. She gave me 3 perscriptions and no suggestions or help and sent us on our way. That night Kudos starting poo-ing and pee-ing blood which she didn't do before the visit...and she stopped eating and looked really distressed. 2 days later our dear Kudos died and our hearts are broken and the other ferrets are very upset.I should have never left her in the hands of the woman...especially since I always picked up a very angry vibe from her.So be warned-and keep your  ferrets away from that place.The owner never called me back after I left a detailed message about what happened and that we were very very very upset.Let's hope our other ferrets stay healthy cause we will never go back to For Pet's Sake. Read Less

Our Bunny came in for a routine checkup and was seen by Dr. Mimi Shepard. Dr. Shepard appeared tired and uncaring, and would not tell us anything about our Bunny unless we asked. She eventually talked us into buying a pen and new food. What Dr. Shepard failed to mention is that rabbits needs to be gradually switched from one food to the other. When we put Bunny in his new pen with his new food, he would not eat or do anything. We took him in again, and our Bunny was diagnosed with 'gut shutdown.' We entrusted our Bunny to Dr. Jason Hutcheson. When we received our Bunny back, we were given a medication that was at the time suspected to CAUSE gut shutdown. In a day, our Bunny was dead. Devastated, we came back to see Dr. Hutcheson, he tried to pawn off the problem on another physical problem the Bunny was having. I left a note with the secretary asking Dr. Hutcheson to call me. He didn't. I wrote him a long note explaining the situation and how Dr. Shepard was to blame for not explaining everything clearly to us. I received no response, and called in and got him on the phone. I have never heard anyone his age behave like such a child, explaining he would not grant a refund because his staff was completely competent. A few weeks later, we received word that For Pet's Sake had done away with another bunny with shutdown, evidencing to me that their staff haven't the slightest clue what they are doing. For your own pet's sake, stay away from For Pet's Sake. Read Less

For years I used Dr. Shephard's service. Over that time, from the early 1990's to 2003, I lost many favorite pets. I believed in her. My belief in her resulted, I think now, in the needless suffering and death of my precious pets. In 2004, I switched to Banfield in Pet's Smart. I have not lost a single pet since making the switch. Also, not only has the quality of service been an improvement, but the friendliness is also much better at Pet's Smart than at For Pet's Sake. I would recommend Banfield at Pet's Smart over For Pet's Sake. Just my opinion. Read Less

I had to leave in a rush for a family emergency and was able to drop off my two budgies (Sam and Tammy) for boarding. The staff took excellent care of them while I was away. Though they were glad to see me back and I could tell they were quite happy just being there too. Apparently Sam had taken a liking to another boarder while there. Overall - great, friendly staff! Excellent and accommodating! They treated my birds as if they were their own...with sweet and gentle care. Read Less

This only pertains to Mimi Shepard. Doctor Hutcheson was great. We're new to the Atlanta area and have two ferrets, one of which was recently diagnosed with Adrenal Disease. We were told he would need three monthly shots of Lupron. The first one went well. The doctor we saw was knowledgeable and kind and handled our ferret well. This was not the case with Mimi Shepard who gave the next month's shot. She came into the examination room, did not look at my boyfriend or I, did not introduce herself (we had never seen her before), she just scruffed our ferret and jabbed a needle into him. She realized the needle did not have enough Lupron in it, picked our ferret up and took him out of the room. Not once did she ever acknowledge us. When she brought him back I tried to engage her in conversation about shot aftercare. She thrust our ferret into his cage and then threw his bedding in after him. She still wouldn't look at us and even began looking at the window while we were talking. She was beyond rude and absolutely should not be handling animals. Read Less

This only pertains to Mimi Shepard. Doctor Hutcheson was great. We're new to the Atlanta area and have two ferrets, one of which was recently diagnosed with Adrenal Disease. We were told he would need three monthly shots of Lupron. The first one went well. The doctor we saw was knowledgeable and kind and handled our ferret well. This was not the case with Mimi Shepard who gave the next month?s shot. She came into the examination room, did not look at my boyfriend or I, did not introduce herself (we had never seen her before), she just scruffed our ferret and jabbed a needle into him. She realized the needle did not have enough Lupron in it, picked our ferret up and took him out of the room. Not once did she ever acknowledge us. When she brought him back I tried to engage her in conversation about shot aftercare. She thrust our ferret into his cage and then threw his bedding in after him. She still wouldn?t look at us and even began looking at the window while we were talking. She was beyond rude and absolutely should not be handling animals. Read Less

One of a kind vet in the Atlanta area and very reasonably priced! Fast friendly service, clean office. Specializing in all birds and parrots, reptiles, turtles, rabbits, etc. There is always a DMV available that specializes in birds and is trained espessially in the knowledge of all parrots, and a regular vetenarian also. You must bring your birds to these guys for a yearly exam or anytime because they will really do a thourough examination for you and not charge you too much. I like to go on Saturday's when appointments arent neccessary and I have always been seen very quickly, even when it was busy. The office is always spotless and the staff is very friendly! Highly recommend!! Read Less

I live about 30 minutes from ""Pets Sake"" and decided to bring my cockatiel there because his crop would not drain and I didn't want my baby to starve. There is not a lot of Avian Vets in the Atlanta area and the ones that they do have will not see birds or do not specialize in exotics. ""For Pets Sake"" have licensed avian vets and specialize mostly in birds only. They do take all animals and are very good with reptiles, rabbits, dogs, cats, and etc but are the absolute best for birds! I have only one local Avian vet and they are closed on weekends and there is not any where else for me to take my cockatiels but ""For Pets Sake"", or I would have to drive a long way. The doctors and nurses there are very very nice and they help you to clearly understand what is going on with your pet. I have never met doctors who are so caring and nice as these guys, please give them a try for your birds. There was several people there with cockatiels and parrots when I went but I didn't have to wait long at all before the nurse took me back to the room. The doctor was very professional and he took good care of my baby bird. They also have a large bird store located in the office and sell everything for birds including toys, food, books, and much much more! This is a top avian vet and very clean place! I love all the framed bird pictures on the walls of there office! Read Less

I've been taking my guinea pigs to For Pet's Sake for over two years and am delighted with the professional care they've received. Because most general vets only really know dogs and cats, you really need a specialist, which Dr. Shepherd and fellow vets are. Whether you have a love bird, a parrot, a hamster, a guinea pig, a gecko, or some other ""exotics"" (if a bunny can be ""exotic"") -- this is the place. In addition to vet care, For Pet's Sake also does animal boarding and has a nice little specialist pet shop, with food, supplies and toys for birds, rabbits, reptiles, etc. They also can arrange for pet foods, like parrot food, to be shipped directly. For Pet's Sake is located next door to North DeKalb Mall. (Tip to MARTA riders, it's reachable via the 123 bus.) Read Less