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A Full Service Veterinary Clinic & Animal Hospital
2.0 of 5 stars.
Rude and unhelpful staff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy stopping in at this store when I'm in the neighborhood. I love that they encourage natural pet products and everyone always seems very knowledgeable about the products. My only drawback...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i come here to grab gourmet treats to tide my two furry guys over until the online orders come in. this place stocks a good variety of dog treats, food, and toys but at a price. you can definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read all the reviews that warned me about the rude staff - I didn' thave that experience the couple of times I've been in the store. They have great treats for cats like a solid formed catnip ball,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
is it stuffy in here, or is it just me?...oh wait, i just read some of the comments down below and it looks like i'm not the only one.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to Austin, I needed help finding grain-free food for my cat. Bark 'n' Purr not only carried a variety of grain-free cat food, but they were also knowledgeable about the food. Since then,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hugely helpful staff, a ton of variety of only the "won't-kill-your-dog-with-crap-ingredients-from-China" foods, big old water bowl outside for thirsty four-legged customers. My dog Lulu loves it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They know their stuff and they're not afraid to look at you crazy if you suggest something asinine. That quality is hard to find. Others would call it blah blah blah but I like to be told the truth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, and so does Chuy! They have a great selection of healthy dog foods and treats. Plus, the staff is fantastic about helping - I had a problem with my dog not liking pretty much any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The high quality pet food cannot be beat. They are the only supplier in Austin that sells Flint River Ranch dog food which my dogs are on, and I prefer shopping locally so I purchase the food from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God for Bark n Purr. They're independent, have such an excellent, well-picked selection of organic foods and kitty toys, and the location is great.We've never experienced the unfriendliness...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for about 5 years and will admit that the place has its ups and downs with customer service, grooming, or whatever. But the bottom line is they carry stuff that no one else does,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bark N Purr is an Austin staple!! When I was growing up, we always had our poodle groomed here (hey, it was the seventies - poodles were cool) Staff is extremely knowledgeable and super friendly.Have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dog had fleas. She had fleas real bad. I had tried washing her, I had tried getting her professionally sudsed up. I had Frontlined her, generic brand smeared her, tried everything! Nothing seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love it when you read reviews and it makes you feel like, "Oh, it's not just me. That employee was VERY unhelpful." Well my hubby and I just adopted our first puppy and dropped a lot of dough...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
All I wanted was to see if they would start carrying Azmira dog food. its really good quality for a good price. The guy with the giant scar running across his forehead with two black eyes instead...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's a shame that I feel badly about Bark N Purr seeing as it's a local business and all.The establishment itself is nice, but the people that work there could really learn a thing or two about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had nothing but good experiences with Bark 'N Purr. The staff has always been very helpful. One day during the dog food recall the food we were feeding our dog (Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love to shop local over the chains whenever I can. But, this place just does not inspire me to do so.When I lived close by I shopped here for some items I could not find at the chain stores. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good selection of good quality food - but inconsistent.lots of nice natural alternative foods, treats, remedies, grooming items.they have giant-sized beds for sale (great dane-sized) - which can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars = "Yay! I'm a fan." I guess I am a fan. I went there for a simple need and it was met. They have lots of good dog food. Lots of good bully sticks and the like. If you know what you want...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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I love Bark and purr for toys for my dog and cat and especially for the special food I have to feed my dog since we started him on Prednazone. The staff is always extremely helpful and friendly and has always...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to absolutely LOVE Bark n Purr. It's in my neighborhood and I love the variety of stuff they carry. Recently with the change in ownership I've become disappointed. The new owners just aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Bark 'N Purr. With three cats, I'm pretty much living there for my litter and food needs. You can buy refills of litter there for $6. I feel like it's economical and more environmentally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
and it goes like a dear john letter...Dear bark and purr.. I feel we drifted away. Maybe we just grew out of each other.. I mean you were my first natural pet food store.. I was so young, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bark 'N Purr has been the place where we get food for our dog for the last year. The reason we stared shopping at Bark 'N Purr is that they carry the raw food diet that my dog requires for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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I went in and they have a wonderful selection of all kinds of pet products, I enjoy walking in there wishing I could get some stuff...I was looking a tshirt for a puppy and its a good size for a tiny chihuahua...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Bark N' Purr carries high quality products that you won't find at your local Petsmart/Petco. If you truly care about your pet you'll want to stop by Bark N' Purr and feed them what's best for them. They have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever possible, I will avoid big box stores and shop only at local, or at the very least, locally responsible stores. Bark 'N Purr is a great local pet shop! My partner and I have taken our pugs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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I agree with others when they refer to the lack of customer acknowledgement. They are not doing us a favor as we could just as easily get the food online. The food they carry is top end. When I run out and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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I've been to this store about 6 times now because they have great products. I have never once been greeted as I've entered the store and when I check out the clerks act like they're doing me a favor. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bark n' Purr should be your go-to place for your pets if you are lucky enough to live close by (which of course, I don't). When I am in the area, I stop in for treats and toys. What I love best about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Bark N Purr carries the best foods for dogs and cats. They won't carry the junk brands that grocery stores and chain pet stores try to pass off as healthy. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the store for the first time today. I was tired of being disappointed by Tomlinson's and would rather give my money to a local establishment than Petsmart. I couldn't find what I was looking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it seems the customer service at bark n purr is slipping. my last visit was such a disappointment i'm not sure i want to return. being the only person in the store, i was searching for an automatic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just feel good knowing that I am giving my pound pup good, wholesome food. We've been buying his food here for the past 5 or 6 years and they could not be a more knowledgeable, nicer bunch of folks....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super helpful, knowledgeable staff. The gentleman we spoke with used to work for Natural Balance and left them after the recall. We have four cats with all kinds of strange dietary issues, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I wanted to give them 0 stars but this system made me give them one but they do not deserve any stars. Please boycott "Bark 'N Purr Pet Center". I have a Chow Chow that I rescued when she was 3...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of dog food. I love the Merrick and Evo dog food which you can't find at the chain stores, and they're very healthy for my dog. Staff is helpful, prices are comparable with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about Bark and Purr is it's locally owned and carries the best variety of high quality and natural pet food in the city. The staff is knowledgeable and will even carry your big bags to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bark N Purr is the Whole Foods for my dog. They have organic dog food, healthy treats and (for when I have the extra money to spend) -- a whole section of frozen raw food which I've read is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking my dog here to get groomed for the past year and the groomers were terrific... too bad they left. Now that they're not doing grooming anymore I'm staying away. While the groomers were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for one reason: Furminator.I have a sheddy dog. I love him dearly, but the boy sheds so much that I can make a new dog once a week with the hair that lines the house. So I found out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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We always try to shop locally and support Austin-based businesses, but we won't be going back to Bark & Purr after the encounter with the owner today. My girlfriend went to get our cat some lite cat food, as...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bark N Purr is a great Pet store. The only problem is that they will no longer be doing pet grooming. I will still go for pet food and supplies. Go Local!
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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We had always loved shopping at Bark 'n Purr, so we decided to take our German Shepherd there to get groomed. A week after his appointment, we learned he had kennel cough. We also learned that is is common...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Hi, I need to get some dog food for my new dog""We'll sell you some recalled dog food for cheap"And that's how my interaction with the Bark N Purr staff started out the other day. Of course, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For all the chain haters, this pet store is for you. Near the corner of Burnet Rd and 45th, come in a peruse the pet merchandise and then drop by the Upper Crust for your iced latte where you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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I love the staff at Bark n Purr! I like to form relationships with the people with whom I do business and these guys easily allow that. I am always greeted with a smile and they help me find exactly what I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Bark N Purr during a visit to Austin before I moved here. They have this amazing wet food that my kitties absolutely love...one of only a couple places here in town that carry it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bark N Purr is your friendly neighborhood pet supply center. The first thing I noticed on my maiden voyage to BNP is the sign on the door that said, "We carry the Pet Odor candle." Great! With two...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped going to Petsmart after discovering this place. Sure, there's technically less selection, but they carry anything worth buying for your pet, as in, no crappy dog food. They only carry the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend (Katrina M) and I buy our animals pet food from Bark N Purr. The service is always great.I love going inside and seeing what the half baked staff are going to do behind the counter. Last...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located on funky Burnet road this pet store has everything for the pet lover in your family. Although I own no pest myself I often go gift shopping here to find that perfect eclectic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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We LOVE Bark-n-Purr. They carry nutritious and healthy food and treats, brands you can't find elsewhere. I agree with the other reviewer about their limited toy section -- but, they have a good selection of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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My dog walked into the grooming room but after three hours with the groomer, he had to be carried out by one of the store's staff. My dog is 13 years old and is actually quite active for an old dog with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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This is sad since i think the store is phenomenal in every other aspect. I went in to buy my dog pet food and couldn't help but overhear/see the people in the other room that do the grooming. The lady was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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They have some great choices for premium food. The staff was really helpful. The toys they have a little expensive... and nothing too cool... but everything else is superb. Pets are allowed, of course. Parking...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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This is the best shop in town for super premium foods. Forget about Science Diet and Eukanuba, try Innova, Felidae/Canidae and other real super premium foods. Your pet will be healthier than ever before.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Bark 'n Purr has been around since the 50's and it's a great place to get your pet supplies. They carry a large variety of supplies for Cats, dogs, ferrets, gerbils and hamsters. The toy selection is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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We have taken our pups here for years. Nearing her end, our 14 yr old lab could no longer get in or out of our SUV on her own. She weighed nearly 80lbs. I could not lift her. The guys at B~n~P were more than...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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It's hard to find healthy dog food without wheat and corn, but Bark 'N Purr has it! Sensible Choice is our favorite brand, but they have plenty of others. Not to mention healthy treats to boot!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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