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True Companions Animal Shelter & Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 669 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(669) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable Care
True Companions Animal Shelter & Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
669

What recent reviews say

Strong adoption experiences and compassionate shelter work draw praise, especially for special-needs animals and kindness during placement. The attached vet clinic offers affordable spays, neuters, and vaccinations, but recent reviews flag serious gaps: vets misreading test results, rude staff, poor communication, and euthanasia decisions made without full owner consultation. Departures of experienced veterinarians appear to have shifted the clinic's reputation downward.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and volunteers
  • affordable surgical and preventive care
  • special-needs animal support
  • smooth adoption experience
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent veterinary care and misdiagnosis
  • poor record-keeping and staff professionalism
  • euthanasia without owner consent
  • aggressive dogs adopted without behavior support
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Best for: People adopting or fostering rescue animals, especially dogs or cats with medical or behavioral needs.
Think twice if: You need consistent, experienced veterinary care or prefer vets with long-standing client relationships. Recent clinic staff changes and communication problems have frustrated some owners.

Strengths

  • integrated shelter and clinic model
  • no-kill commitment with special-needs focus
  • affordable surgical pricing compared to commercial vets
  • adoption support and guidance

Worth knowing

  • Dr. O'Brien departure noted as loss of long-term continuity (served clients since 2010)
  • Staff member Sarah noted for unprofessional record-handling
  • Vet Malone, Cox, and O'Brien named in surgical and diagnostic complaints
  • Liz mentioned for responsive post-surgical follow-up
  • Christine praised for cat shelter assistance
  • Savannah noted for adoption guidance
  • Bilateral knee surgery performed on foster-to-adopt dog
  • Outpatient parvo treatment available

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Vaccination and exam services praised for affordability, but diagnostic accuracy and staff attitude drew serious complaints.
Veterinary Surgery
Spay/neuter and orthopedic surgeries offered at low-cost rates; post-surgical follow-up and care coordination received specific praise from recent adopters.
Veterinary Dentistry
No review text directly addressed dental services; business website does not list standalone dental care.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Prices significantly lower than commercial alternatives, attracting cost-conscious owners and rescue networks.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.58 average across the 148 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 48
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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485
4
44
3
20
2
26
1
94

Common questions

What is the exam fee and what does it cover?
Exams cost $50.00. A presurgical exam is also $50. Bloodwork for animals over 3 years old costs $120-$242 and is typically recommended before surgery.
How much does a spay or neuter cost?
Cat neuter: $125. Cat spay: $166. Dog neuter: $196-$258. Dog spay: $222-$318. These are among the lowest rates in the region.
Are late arrivals penalized?
Yes, there is a $19 late fee if you arrive more than 10 minutes late, and a $39 fee for missed appointments.

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Most visits land positive, with reviewers consistently praising Dr. O'Brien and others for gentle, skilled care at accessible prices. Yet a meaningful share report serious friction: broken promises on medication refills, records that vanish between visits, staff who frustrate anxious pets rather than calm them, and quotes that feel inflated to discourage return bookings. Recent experience seems better than the past, but the pattern of front-office breakdown remains a real risk. The clinic offers standard spays, neuters, exams, and bloodwork in the $50–$318 range, plus vaccinations and microchipping. Staff compassion varies sharply by visit. Appointment-only, no drop-in service. Best suited to owners who value cost and are willing to navigate occasional miscommunication to find a caring vet within the group.

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Last updated 2026-07-09