The Vet’s House

I am so impressed with and grateful for the amazing team at The Vet’s House. They are so dedicated and kind. I adopted a puppy a year ago. She was terrified of people and would not go to anyone but me. When my work schedule changed and I was unable to be home with her as much as I needed to be we searched high and low for a day care that would work for her. She seemed instantly comfortable when we arrived at The Vet’s House and over the last number of months they have worked with me to help her to become at ease with new people and dogs. She is excited to get dropped off in the morning and is happy every day when I pick her up. They are so caring and good to both of us. What a wonderful place. Thank you!

Very poor service. The staff is not clear about pricing and they charge for dog food but don’t tell you that. They charge way too much per night. After my 10 day trip it was $ 100 for dog food and this was not even mentioned in the paperwork I signed when I dropped off my dog. Also there are a lot of sick animals here as it is owned by a vet. Some seemed to be really ill and recovering. I would not want to bring my dog here ever again for fear she could get sick. Riverside street is full of other dog boarding houses… I go to another one on Riverside street and it’s 25 bux a night with food included !

We have an 18 month old overly energetic Boxer, Teddy and an 11 ½ year old Boxer, Abby, with Degenerative Myelopathy which causes paralysis in her back legs. When we travel we leave them at The Vet’s House. Every time we come home Teddy has played so much he pretty much naps for two days and Abby seems stronger, healthier, more alert and happier. They take such good care of our dogs we travel 100 miles down the 405 just to get there! They are wonderful people and we couldn’t ask for better care for our pups.

We’ve only taken our precious pup here once but will do it again in the future next time we need him to be loved and cared for while we are away. The staff here seem so friendly and love dogs. It’s cool it’s in a house so I would imagine it would make the dogs feel more comfortable. I use to take Barkley to Wags ‘n Wiggled but they don’t seem to care and have more of a corporate feel. The Vets House has a large outdoor area including a little pool which the dogs seem to love. We definitely recommend them! Oh and they’re reasonably priced unlike most places.

I completely agree with the other reviews! The staff at The Vet’s House are the most caring, knowledgeable people you could ask for! (especially Amanda, she’s awesome) They specialize in special needs dogs, and my dog is not special needs but I just love the care, play time, and attention he gets here. He loves running around in the yard with the other pups, and getting all the love from the girls who work here… he could care less about me once I get him through those doors!
Highly recommended for day care or overnight stays; this place is great!

These folks are the best! My dogs are always so excited to see them which gives me a lot of peace about leaving them. I can’t say enough good things…

I cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Haddard and her staff. We had a 13 year old chocolate labrador named Buddy who had special needs and she was absolutely amazing with his care every time we boarded at her facility. He ran into some acute breathing and gastrointestinal issues while we were gone and she took care of it like a true professional and put our minds at ease. If you have a pet with special needs and you have to leave town, there is no other place you need to board in Orange County, California except here. I just love this place and you will too.

I have been going to Tara for over 4 years. She is an amazing Vet and friend. She has been a lifesaver more than once and is willing to go above and beyond to help my dogs. I have no words to describe how wonderful she is and her daycare is fantastic. Without a doubt… I recommend her strongly for your pets!!!

Words cannot even begin to express the love and care Dr. Tara and her staff provide for the pups. At a time when I desperately needed a place for my black lab to visit, I gave All Paws in Fountain Valley a try (actually, they gave us a try :-) and it was amazing to see how well cared for and loved my pup was and how happy he always was to go there. They helped me through a very difficult time by providing the love and attention I was unable to give on a daily basis. Although I no longer need the help on a regular basis, I still take my pup there on an average of 2 days a week, just so he can play in an environment that makes him so very happy. Since the Newport Beach home opened, I would never consider boarding him, if need be, for any extended length of time other than there. It is clearly evident that Tara and crew have huge, loving hearts… it reflects in my pup’s happiness each and every time he visits with them. My heartfelt thanks to them for loving my pup the way I do. I HIGHLY recommend All Paws. FG/​Huntington Beach

A year ago, we boarded our one-​year old pups at the Fountain Valley daycare facility for a week while out of town on vacation. Like worried parents leaving their kids for an extended period for the first time, we packed detailed feeding, exercise, grooming and care instructions, along with food, cooked chicken, snacks, toys, grooming supplies, beds and blankets. Okay, I know I may have gone a little overboard, but the staff didn’t seem to mind my detailed instructions and supplies. We were relieved to find upon our return that our pups were well taken care of and actually looked toned from all the exercise.
We were referred to All Paws by my brother who boards their dogs here when out of town. They’ve tried a few other daycare facilities in OC and at least a couple of times their dogs caught kennel cough, which resulted in expensive vet visits. Dr. Tara is more disciplined than other daycare operators in requiring proper vaccinations. It’s a huge consideration for us that a veterinarian owns and is present at the facility.
Flash forward a year later to find us excited to learn that All Paws opened a second Newport Beach doggy daycare in a residential neighborhood zoned for dog boarding. Don’t picture a dog kennel; this is a house very nicely remodeled into a warm and cozy home for dogs with a large backyard for playtime. Unlike some of the kennels in the area we checked out where dogs sleep outside, the dogs at All Paws sleep inside just like at home. The living room and bedrooms are set up for overnight sleepovers and naps. Someone stays overnight to take care of the dogs. What’s nice about the Newport Beach facility, versus Fountain Valley, is the backyard where dogs can run free.
I left one of our dogs at the Newport Beach daycare for a day visit to try it out. When I picked her up after work, she was excited to see me, but I have to admit I was a bit hurt that she wasn’t in any hurry to jump in the car and go home. While I was chatting with Dr. Tara, my dog had her nose at the inside entry door ready to go back in for more romping with her new playmates.
Top reasons we like All Paws in Newport Beach:
* The staff and Dr. Haddad are very friendly, professional and caring.
* Clean, healthy and dog-​friendly environment.
* Dogs can get plenty of outdoor exercise.
* Guilt-​free long-​term stays where dogs receive human attention and free play.
* Vet owned and operated.

This place is PERFECT. You know how when you have to leave your pet somewhere and you worry about him having enough attention, love, play time, excerise? You know how you feel guilty that you are leaving your pet with someone who’s gonna stick them in a cold steel cage and not care? You know how you worry about his health, what if he gets sick and he needs a vet? You know how your pet acts all scared and resistant to being dropped off at those terrible facilities and you worry the whole time you are away if «Fido» is doing ok? Well, worry no more!
This vetrinarian run and owned facility treats your pet like one of their own! Your pet isn’t in some cage, he’s running free in a HUGE yard, he’s cuddling on a couch with someone, he’s getting a snack made especially for him in the kitchen, he’s out for a walk, he’s being brushed, talked to, held… loved.
This facility is really a house that has been converted into a doggy heaven! It is staffed around the clock and there are kind, loving, wonderful people around day and night to feed, pamper, dote and love on your pet morning, noon, and night!
Dr Tara is a vet, her staff is amazing, and this facilty is so amazing. There are huge dog yards for ball tossing or lounging in the sun. There are dog beds everywhere and the staff will even send you a picture of your pet to your cell phone called a «Paw-​gress Report» while your pet stays with them!
The facility caters to physically limited pets (limping, lame, blind…) and normal healthy pets. They care for them all!
This place is perfect for the pet that is used to being with people all night and not accostomed to being in a cage. If you want your dog to be cared for as much as you care for your pet while you board them, this is the only place to go.
I cannot recomend this place or Dr Tara enough. Go and check this place out, you won’t regret it. Dr Tara also makes house calls for home euthanasia in case you need to say good bye and want to do it without the hassel and stress of transporting a fragile pet. I’ve also been told this facility will eventually have a dedicated cat hotel and possibly even a doggy swim area!
Dr Tara has a few medically fragile pets of her own, she will take great care of yours while you are away!

I have an invallid yorkie. I completely trust them caring for her. They go the extra miles for her. Have her sleeping next to the bed of the night caretaker. They allowed my father in law to go in daily and sit with her in his lap while he watched the ballgame.
I never worry leaving her with them

BEWARE: Your dog will be loved… so do not come here if your dog’s not into tummy rubs and lots of kisses.
All Paws on Board is our go to place whenever I want my puggie to have a play day with all the other dogs. It’s located in the same plaza as Elvis Karoake and Ebisu Restaurant. What makes this place special isn’t the facility, but rather the personal hands on care we get from all the staff — and especially the owner. This location I feel is more suitable for small-​medium size dogs as it is an in door facility located in a shopping center, but I do see big dogs occasionally (a big energetic dog may not suit this location).
But as I was saying… the owner is a vet and from what I understand, this facility is more a labor of love than anything. They do not officially have an advertised boarding program, but if you’ve been there a couple of times, she will do her best to accommodate your request. They are closed on weekends but if there are a number of dogs that she’s boarding, she will have them spend the night at the facility (each with their own little gated area, big enough to fit their crate and stretch, drink water, eat. She personally will spend the night there with them. At 6 am., she lets them all out to feed them, play all the way up to about 5 – 6 pm and puts them in their area (most likely they’ll pass out). Around 10 pm., she takes them out to potty one at a time and puts them back to bed. There’s two play areas, and I think the day care cost is $ 30 a day, and if you’re boarding… it’s 45 for a 24 hour period (includes day care) If there aren’t enough dogs boarding, she will take your pup to her house and personally sit your baby. She has three dogs of her own, so your dog will be entertained.
My final thoughts: Your dogs are on a first name basis. When I called the other day without giving her my name, she quickly says «is this for Marley the puggie?» I can’t tell who’s having more fun, the workers or the dogs (you’ll catch them playing with your dog =) Assuming that all dogs are healthy (with proper docs) and not out of control, she welcomes dogs with open arms. It doesn’t have an impersonal bureaucratic vibe. Other places are very rude sometimes and/​or snobby about their facility. Here, you get top quality care without the false pretense.