Dr. Domotor's Animal House Veterinary Hospital

Appalling. Yesterday, as I was riding my bike past Dr. Domotor's around 4:45pm, I noticed that there was a dead parrot in the grass in front of the "Animal Hospital". I figured some low-life that couldn't be bothered to properly dispose of it had left it there to make it another person's problem. It became mine. I went inside and told them there was a dead parrot outside. When she didn't know what to do, I offered to bring it inside if she gave me a box and a pair of gloves. A lady came out in scrubs, and the first asked her if she would take care of it. She said "I'm off the clock. Can't you call Animal Control?" The first lady then thanked me for telling them and assured me they would take care of it. I guess everyone was off the clock. They didn't do anything, not even call Animal Control. In this case, that would be the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA. I called them this morning after I walked past the building and the bird was still there. When I called Dr. Domotor's to let them know what happened, I didn't even get a response, they just hung up on me without saying anything. To make it clear, I would have been willing to take care of the bird myself in other circumstances. Years ago, driving past a restaurant I worked at (on my day off), I noticed a dead cat in the road in front of the building. I stopped, borrowed a shovel, and buried the cat away from the building. Had I not, there's no telling how long it would have been there. It's also less likely that the litter of kittens with her, which were still alive, would have been saved. I don't usually carry a shovel on my bike, and I wasn't about to put a dead parrot in my pocket so I could rub it with my thumb like Lenny Small. I also understand that you might be wary about a dead animal, and want to take certain precautions before exposing it to other animals. There is absolutely no excuse for just leaving a dead animal in front of an "Animal Hospital" overnight, or even for ten minutes. If you take your pets there, good luck. more

Dr. Domotor's office is very nice, the staff friendly, and the care is top-notch. Be warned that it is *very* expensive. My last visit was to take my two cats in to be dewormed. The final bill was over $500 for a worm test, office visit, and medicine. The previous visit last year was simply because my cat wasn't eating and having trouble vomiting. It turned out to be a hairball and the bill was over $600. They are very nice and everything, but I can't afford to spend thousands of dollars per year on routine care for my cats. more

Dr. Domotor is a compassionate and intelligent veterianarian. The staff at this veterinary clinic are also terrific. Your pet will receive top care. I took my dog here after getting a recommendation from a friend. Another veterinarian simply wanted to sell me their merchandise and did not find the underlying cause of my pet's discomfort. Dr. Domotor basically listened to my description and immediately told me what she thought was possibly the problem. She was right too! Instead of searching for problems with tests she confirmed the diagnosis with tests. Wow!! I feel very comfortable with this veterinary clinic and highly recommend to anyone with a pet. I observed a rabbit, dog, and cat while in the office with my pet. You will always receive a written estimate on pet care costs and maybe even get a "freebie". Don't forget to take a couple of treats that are always on the counter and in every examination room. Perfect animal care! more