San Juan Capistrano facilities
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Ortega Animal Care Center - Matthew Brehmer, DVM and Lynlee Fluent, DVM

27341 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

2.6
5 Google reviews
Live webcamPool / water playMedication adminGrooming

Overview

Ortega Animal Care Center is a full-service pet care facility in San Juan Capistrano offering luxury dog and cat boarding with 24-hour monitoring, veterinary care on-site, and dog daycare with supervised group play. The facility features large suites for dogs with TV and window views, splash pools, and personalized playtime, plus cat boarding in private suites with climbing structures.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: key vaccinations (specifics not listed)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:6am-8pm
Pick-up hours:6am-8pm

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates β€” Free
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

5 reviews analyzed

The facility presents a polarizing reputation with a sharp divide between long-term boarding clients and recent veterinary/grooming customers. While established regulars praise Dr. Brehmer and the staff for years of compassionate care, newer reviewers report significant administrative incompetence regarding travel certificates, aggressive upselling of tests, and a defensive or dishonest management style.

Dog happiness
4.0
Staff
2.5
Value
2.0
Communication
1.5

People love

Long-term Trust(2)Boarding Confidence(2)

Staff shoutouts

DanielleBrehmer(2 mentions)

Worth noting

International travel documentation errors

β€œThe certificate they gave me was without a signature and USDA seal... I had to figure it out myself.”

Allegations of dishonesty/falsehoods by management

β€œKatie then told Michelle Beck... that I was upset and cursed at Katie, which is a complete falsehood.”

Poor Customer Service/Attitude(3 mentions)

β€œThey simply don’t care and do not provide quality service or customer care.”

Administrative Errors & Incompetence(2 mentions)

β€œThere were mistakes with the cat's age. In one paper they wrote that she was 2 years old, in the second - that she was 2 years and 4 months old.”

Overcharging/Unnecessary Testing(2 mentions)

β€œThey routinely want to run many expensive tests. We took dog to another vet and he diagnosed immediately without all the tests.”

At a Glance

Google rating
2.6/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities4 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.2

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