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Pet Care Coalition, Inc

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 218 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(218) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics
Pet Care Coalition, Inc
Service
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics
Reviews
218

What recent reviews say

Pet Care Coalition draws strong praise for affordability, compassionate handling of pets, and willingness to work with owners facing financial hardship. Dr. Forester earns repeated mention for patience and gentleness during exams and euthanasia. However, recent complaints center on communication failures: delayed test results without updates, unanswered messages over multiple days, and poor follow-up on errors like misspelled urns. The clinic's mission to serve low-income pet owners is clear, but service consistency lags behind its reputation.

Recent shift: Mixed signal in recent months: several five-star reviews from the last month praising compassion and affordability alongside two one-star reviews citing communication breakdowns and administrative errors. No clear trend, but communication failures appear to be ongoing rather than improving.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff
  • patient and gentle vets
  • affordable payment options
  • gentle end-of-life care
  • works with limited budgets
Watch-outs
  • slow communication
  • test result delays
  • poor follow-up after payment
  • vague diagnostic explanations
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Best for: Pet owners with limited income who prioritize compassionate handling over speed.
Think twice if: Communication and follow-up are slow; expect delays on test results and messages going unanswered for days.

Strengths

  • nonprofit, mission-driven model
  • flexible payment and financial assistance
  • Dr. Forester's patience and diagnostic skill
  • treats animals with genuine affection

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Forester diagnosed a CCL tear through physical exam alone without requiring immediate imaging
  • Staff member Terri helps pregnant and mobility-limited owners with pet transport
  • Euthanasia care includes personally signed condolence cards mailed to owners
  • Offers payment plans for owners unable to afford full service costs
  • Dental cleaning estimates range $250–$3,000 depending on severity

What reviews say by service

Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics
Strong affordability and willingness to work payment plans, but slow communication on test results and follow-up.
Veterinary Dentistry
Performs dental surgery and cleaning; one reviewer found pricing high ($250–$3,000 range) despite clinic's low-cost label.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Thorough exams praised; Dr. Forester takes time with patient comfort and explains findings well.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 31 low-cost & affordable vet clinics businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
179
4
12
3
4
2
1
1
22

Common questions

Do you work with owners who can't afford the full cost?
Yes. Pet Care Coalition offers payment plans and works with people on limited income. Their website lists them as a nonprofit.
What is Dr. Forester known for?
Reviewers praise her for patience, gentleness, taking time during exams, and explaining findings thoroughly. One owner noted she diagnosed a CCL tear without requiring initial imaging.
How long does it take to get test results?
Multiple recent reviews report delays of one to two weeks on test results, with poor communication during the wait.

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Last updated 2026-07-08