Yes, obviously veterinarians are animal doctors who cater to house pets like dogs and cats, but Whiskers and Paws Animal Hospital in Kenwood takes that concept a step further: It has literally built out its office to feature two separate waiting rooms — one for felines and one for canines. This is a physical manifestation of veterinarians/owners Dr. Kevin Rebrovich’s and Dr. Carrie Ellis’ dedication to being a certified fear-free and cat-friendly facility. Both have undergone additional training and ongoing education to make sure the vet experience is as stress free as it can be — for pets and owners — and Whiskers and Paws is recognized by the American Association of Feline Practitioners for their commitment to care for cats. The practice was also recently accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, certifying excellence across more than 900 standards of quality; less than 15% of veterinarians in North America are AAHA certified. The recognition is unsurprising as Whiskers and Paws is the new(ish) practice launched by Ellis and Rebrovich, two highly respected and beloved longtime local vets who excel at compassionate care. The office offers services ranging from standard checkups and vaccinations to surgery, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and even acupuncture. And it is decked out in modern farmhouse decor, with a mini fridge and coffeemaker for those waiting for appointments. All of this adds up to the entire team at Whiskers and Paws creating the most considerate vet experience for pets and people. And we truly appreciate them for it. whiskersandpawshospital.com.

Here are the 2023 Best Of Cincinnati® Reader and Staff Pick winners for Shops & Services.

1. Jungle Jim's International Market
2. The Party Source
3. Liquor Barn (Formerly DEP's Fine Wine & Spirits) TIE
   4. Marty's Hops and Vines TIE

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1. Beelistic Tattoo


2. Skincraft Piercing & Tattoo


3. Hybrid Image

1. Cincinnati Museum Center
2. Parky’s Farm
3. Super Parties TIE
   4. Dave & Buster’s TIE

1. Top Golf


2. Toyko Kitty


3. MadTree Brewing

1. Richter & Phillips


2. Schwartz Jewelers


3. Monmouth Jewelers

1. Fern


2. Natorp's Nursery Outlet


3. A.J. Rahn Greenhouses

1. Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center


2. McKenna Cosmetic Surgery Center


3. The Plastic Surgery Group

1. Apollo Home


2. Jolly Plumbing


3. Zins Plumbing

1. Tiffany Brogden


2. Jordan Nicely


3. Nick Foltz

1. Sibcy Cline


2. Keller Williams Realty


3. Pivot Realty Group

1. Maple Knoll Village


2. Twin Lakes


3. Marjorie P. Lee

1. Mt. Lookout Shoe Repair


2. D & P Shoe Repair


3. Clarence Howell Shoe Repair

1. Jungle Jim's International Market


2. Hemptations


3. High on the Hill

1. H&R Block


2. The Tax Man


3. Orcutt & Company CPA

1. Churchill's Fine Teas


2. Jungle Jim’s International Market


3. Coffee Emporium

1. Christ Hospital Urgent Care Red Bank Rd.


2. Bluegrass Urgent Care


3. CareFirst Urgent Care - Beechmont

1. Cincy Vapors


2. Lefty's Tobacco Plus


3. Galaxy Vapors

1. Noah's Ark Animal Clinics


2. Animal Care Center


3. Grady Veterinary Hospital