Not only dogs and cats
Multi-Species Care
Dogs and cats, yes, and also the animals most boarding facilities have no idea what to do with.
The name is not decorative. Over the years the property has held horses, goats, sheep, poultry, waterfowl, camelids and the occasional animal nobody else would take. Owners of unusual species are used to hearing no. It's worth asking.
The name means what it says
Over the years this property has held horses, goats, sheep, poultry, waterfowl and camelids. One owner, writing publicly about their stay, described the place as a veritable ark.
Livestock and poultry ask entirely different questions than a dog does: fencing, herd company, forage, predator safety, hoof and coat condition, and what to do when one of them looks slightly off.
Species Dawn regularly cares for
- Dogs
- Cats
- Horses
- Goats
- Sheep
- Cows
- Chickens
- Ducks
- Geese
- Alpacas
- Llamas
- Donkeys
Availability is genuinely case-by-case
Space, season, herd composition and the animal's own needs all matter. Rather than publishing a list that might be wrong the week you read it, Dawn would prefer you simply ask. If it isn't a fit, she will say so plainly.
Households that travel together
Families with a mixed household of two dogs, a cat and a small flock often find they have to split animals across three arrangements. Here they can usually stay in one place, which is easier on everybody, owners included.
All Species Animal Care provides boarding and supportive animal care and is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment. Animals requiring veterinary attention should remain under the direction of their veterinarian.
Reviews
Trusted with what matters most.
For many families, leaving an animal in someone else's care is the hardest part of treatment, recovery or travel. These are the words of people who have done it.
5.0 on Google5 reviews
Dawn is nothing short of amazing! She cared for my 7 year old German Shepard after TPLO surgery on his back leg. Recovery time is long and she kept him for 5 weeks. He shed extra pounds, regained his leg strength, and completely healed from the surgery under her amazing care. He adores her and she clearly loved him back!! She's the best!!
No words for how lucky I feel to have found Dawn Gillette and All Species Animal Care. Recommended by UCDavis, she is a former vet tech who does medical boarding for animals post surgery or those with ongoing treatment needs. Works with multiple rescues and also takes in animals that have been evacuated from the fires. My dog will be with her for 8 weeks recovering from TPLO surgery. Horses, cows, goats, sheep, cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, geese, alpacas, llamas and donkeys - the place is a veritable ark!
Other care
Recovery Care
For animals recovering after veterinary procedures who need a calm environment and closer observation.
Read moreLong-Term Boarding
For animals staying while their families travel, move, deploy or navigate an extended chapter of life.
Read moreSpecial-Needs & Senior Care
Individualized care for animals whose age, mobility, routine or health make a traditional kennel difficult.
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How care works
A simple way to get started.
You may already be managing more than you can hold. This part should be easy.
- 01
Tell Dawn about your animal
A short care request: who they are, what they need, and the dates you're considering. Write as much or as little as you like.
- 02
Dawn reviews their needs
Every animal and every situation is different. Dawn looks at the details before confirming care, so nobody arrives somewhere that isn't right for them.
- 03
Coordinate the stay
Dates, veterinary instructions, medications, feeding routines, emergency contacts, and any transportation you need to arrange.
- 04
Leave them somewhere you trust
Your animal settles into care built around their routine and their circumstances, not around a schedule that was set before they arrived.
Request care
They deserve somewhere you can feel good about leaving them.
Tell Dawn about your animal, what they need, and the dates you're considering. Every care request begins with understanding the animal first.