Firestone Animal Hospital
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Customer Reviews (88 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 21, 2011Dr. Rocha is a kind, compassionate skilled - and I stress the word skilled as the previous reviewer did- veterinarian. I had lost al hope for my chihuahua Quixote; after he was was paralyzed due to a hit and run driver, I... (more)
Erick C.
on Judys Book May 21, 2011Our dog (chihuahua) wasnt eating she was very sad and she wouldnt want to move, she also puked and had an upset stomach..and we took her to a vet in our city and the dr. wasnt much help, we didnt know what to do..until a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 26, 2010They've got the most friendliest and profesional staff in the city of downey. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants the best for their pet. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 25, 2010One of our main concerns when moving to Los Angeles was finding a family friendly, good vet. We have found Firestone to be just as good (and in some ways better) than our previous vet in Wisconsin... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 29, 2010Each one of you has been so nice, it makes it very hard to put so much real gratitude into a review. But if each one of you will read between the lines, you'll know this brings a "thank you" more sincere than words could ever... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 20, 2010Thank you for keeping all them healthy! Could you believe I just got another? She's looking forward to visiting soon! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 15, 2010Scooby has recovered 100%! Thank you Dr. Rocha for your dedication! And please thank your kind staff. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 03, 2010We feel so fortunate to have found such an excellent animal hospital. All of you were so kind and understanding... we very much appreciate your compassion and assistance. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 26, 2010It's funny how people think that if they pay more, they're automatically getting better service. We brought our dog in once. The building does look very clean and modern, so we were thinking we picked a good place.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 20, 2010Dr. Rocha and his staff are the nicest, most caring people. More than a few friends and family go their for their pets' care, and we are all always more than satisfied. He's very knowledgeable, informative and... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 18, 2010It was Oct. 2005 and our dog Chaco, a 9 lbs toy fox terrier was hit by a car. Chaco had serious trauma, collapsed lungs, internal bleeding and a fracture to his leg that looked like a million shattered pieces of glass on... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 27, 2010I've been to many vets, but they are definitely the most welcoming, fair priced and informative. Highly Recommended (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 22, 2010Thank you for always being there for us and Daisy, and your kindness and time. Thank you very much for everything. God bless you and everyone at your hospital.Take care with love,Gloria and family... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 21, 2010I have moved to Cambria, Ca, and I have Paws and Rascal too. My son is building a home here and I am very happy. I want to thank you for all the care you have given my two cats. I am having their nails clipped and giving them the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 17, 2010Thank you for taking such good care of my mom (Buddy's Girl), my sister (Buttons) and my younger sister (Baby). They are all doing so well!Thank you,Zipper (& Joe and Sally also) (more)
Sdnay
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2010Wow, i extremely dislike this vet! The doctor doesnt speak any english, and is rude!. they did a minor procudure on my dog and could careless for him! when i had to pay, they told me they didnt accept check, and i didnt... (more)
Guest1000
on Citysearch May 24, 2010Your help, concern and love for our beloved Kaanapali will never be forgotten. She's doing better than ever. We really appreciate the care you provided for her. It's hard to find such sincere, quality service these... (more)
Ilove
on Citysearch May 18, 2010Thank you for always being there for us and Daisy and your kindness and time. Thank you very much for everything. Take care (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 16, 2010Dr. Rocha and Staff, Thank you for taking care of Callie in such a loving way. I'd like to have a picture of her nestled in the doctor's han... (more)
Anonymous U.
on Judys Book May 13, 2010Our family has been clients of Dr. Rocha at Firestone Animal Hospital (FAH) since he was first located accoss the street from All American Home Center. The office has since moved and I continue using his services... (more)
Anonymous U.
on Judys Book Apr 30, 2010Your help, concern and love for our beloved Kaanapali will never be forgotten. She's doing better than ever. We really appreciate the care you provided for her. It's hard to find such sincere, quality service these... (more)
Anonymous U.
on Judys Book Apr 20, 2010Dr. Rocha and Staff, Thank you for taking care of Callie in such a loving way. I'd like to have a picture of her nestled in the doctor's hand. Your clinic is kept beautifully and your staff is caring. Thank again.... (more)
Anonymous U.
on Judys Book Apr 16, 2010We moved to San Gabriel last spring and everyone is doing fine. Last month, I went to Japan and was surprised to see many pet shops packed with people. They didn't have that many pet products like odor removers 10 years... (more)
CarolineG2010
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2010I can't believe this guy actually has a license to practice. I never write reviews, but felt I should for everyone else's benefit. I took my dog here because he was experiencing shortness of breath, slower than normal... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 23, 2010My doberman Jenny was mauled by a pit-bull and a chow almost six months ago. We came in to this hospital late in the day, without calling, and immediately the staff and the Dr. rushed to help us. Even though it was fairly... (more)
Review Boost
on Yahoo Feb 11, 2010Thank you so much for taking care of Taro, Thai and Maru when we were in Cudahy! -Miho (more)
Review Boost
on Yahoo Feb 10, 2010Thank you for taking care of Callie in such a loving way. I'd like to have a picture of her nestled in your hand. Your clinic is kept beautifully and your staff is caring. Thanks again, Sincerely Yours," Mr. Edwards... (more)
ReviewBoost
on Yahoo Feb 09, 2010Thank you for the care you gave Sir Pingely. It only took a week recovery before he was back to normal. Thank to your treatment, he acts more like a puppy again. Thank you for your help. Hazel and Sir Pingsly G.... (more)
ReviewBoost
on Yahoo Feb 08, 2010We feel very fortunate to have found such and excellent animal hospital. All of you were so kind and understanding as this was such an emotional time for us. I also very much appreciate your compassion and assistance... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2010These people go beyond great service...they really seem to care about every patient that walks in. I was there on a busy Saturday morning an... (more)
ReviewBoost
on Yahoo Jan 27, 2010I highly recommend this hospital. The Dr. is really nice and informative...takes his time. The staff and the atmosphere are really welcoming. My whole family takes their pets there and even the dogs like it! - Sara J.... (more)
ReviewBoost
on Yahoo Jan 27, 2010Been going to them for yearsalong with all of my neighborsDr. Rocha is greateveryone there is great. Those negative reviews sound either made upor coo coo pet owners. Guess everyone just has to see for themselves. -... (more)
ReviewBoost
on Yahoo Jan 27, 2010We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Maggie is doing as well as possible (more)
ReviewBoost
on Yahoo Jan 27, 2010We feel very fortunate to have found such and excellent animal hospital. All of you were so kind and understanding as this was such an emotional time for us. I also very much appreciate your compassion and assistance... (more)
reviewboost51
on Yahoo Jan 27, 2010Thank you so much for being so helpful. We all think your animal clinic is the best. Sincerely," Denise, Patches, Bailey and Scrappy (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Jan 22, 2010I highly recommend this hospital. The Dr. is really nice and informative...takes his time. The staff and the atmosphere are really welcoming. My whole family takes their pets there and even the dogs like it!- Sara J.... (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Jan 08, 2010Been going to them for yearsalong with all of my neighborsDr. Rocha is greateveryone there is great. Those negative reviews sound either made upor coo coo pet owners. Guess everyone just has to see for themselves.-... (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Dec 29, 2009Thank you for taking care of Callie in such a loving way. I'd like to have a picture of her nestled in your hand. Your clinic is kept beautifully and your staff is caring. Thanks again,Sincerely Yours,"Mr. Edwards... (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Dec 29, 2009Thank you for the care you gave Sir Pingely. It only took a week recovery before he was back to normal. Thank to your treatment, he acts more like a puppy again.Thank you for your help.Hazel and Sir Pingsly G.... (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Dec 29, 2009Thank you so much for taking care of Taro, Thai and Maru when we were in Cudahy!-Miho (more)
kelley c.
on Judys Book Dec 13, 2009I run a small dog rescue in downey. On Sat. we rescued a sick German Shepherd female from the downey seacca. We knew she was sick and possibly could have pnuemonia because she had thick green discharge from her nose. We... (more)
RESCUE A DOG
on Yahoo Dec 10, 2009I run a small dog rescue in downey. On Sat. we rescued a sick German Shepherd female from the downey seacca. We knew she was sick and possibly could have pnuemonia because she had thick green discharge from her nose. We... (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Nov 17, 2009Your kindness and thoughtfulnes of me bothering you all weekend was truly appreciated (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Nov 09, 2009This is a very excellent and very professional business. They've cared for my animals for over 10 yrs and I've never had any doubt that they've given my 4 dogs and 2 cats the best of care. I wouldn't think of taking my pet... (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Nov 03, 2009We fell so fortunate to have found such an excellent animal hospital all of you were so kind and understanding... we very much appreciate your compassion and assistance (more)
Bliss
on Yahoo Oct 23, 2009Hey FAH staff, so I see you have not only changed your nick names but also had reviews deleted and deleted some of your own fake ones. Too bad I was five steps ahead of you because I have print screens of all the reviews... (more)
Yesi
on Yahoo Oct 20, 2009The following reviews accurately express how I feel about this wonderful hospital and staff. (more)
dm36905
on Yahoo Oct 19, 2009Funny, Dr. Rocha makes it seem like everyone in here with bad reviews is nuts and crazy. I think some soul searching needs to take place, and it needs to start off with him and his staff. If you read this don't take ure pets... (more)
rat
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2009i took my dog shagy to this place because it was bleeding trew his rectum he said give him thismedicine and food i took him to seaca he is being put to sleep because of parvo? what kind of a dr... (more)
iceman
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2009i took my cat nibbles to this place after it was shedding alot of hair he stated oh its normal for your cat to shed so much hair its because he does not eat the right food he recomended some food i went home and then i called a... (more)
juanhippo
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2009They really helped my cat recover under intensive care after it was mauled by a dog. Really detail oriented, concerned and helpful staff. (more)
fire storm
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2009i took my boxer to this hospital in downey not knowing it would be the worst mistake ever my dog in because had ate a chicken bone and it was stuck in his throat and that dr said it would come out eventually he recomended... (more)
Agustina
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2009Dr. Rocha is the best veterinarian in the Downey/Los Abgeles area. I would like to thank him for his immediate and expert attention when my dog got hit by a car recently. I highly recommend him.... (more)
Please Note
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2009PLEASE NOTE: My family, friends, and I have been grateful clients of Firestone Animal Hospital for years. Dr. Rocha is an excellent practitioner. His staff is wonderful. I advised them of what seemed to be illegal... (more)
Kazazian
on Yahoo Sep 22, 2009I've taken three dogs to get treated for parvo, and they all survived and they are doing very well. Two of them were in critical condition. Parvo treatment is costly anywhere you go, so their pricing was fair.... (more)
xiceman169x
on Yahoo Sep 21, 2009I've got to say that this is by far the best vet I've been to. They've got the most friendliest and profesional staff in the city of downey. I would recomend this place to anyone who wants the best for their pet.... (more)
Hovik
on Yahoo Sep 21, 2009I agree with M.Y. in regards to going to this hospital, receiving great service and care for our pets..and reading negative reviews from individuals who seem loony. It's upsetting to see unscrupulous individuals... (more)
M.Y.
on Yahoo Sep 18, 2009After taking my dog to this hospital and being treated so well- together with the excellent service and knowledgeable staff- I was enthusiastic about writing an excellent recommendation for Dr. Rocha. I read some... (more)
cat owner
on Yahoo Sep 17, 2009I'm not really one to write reviews but for this hospital I thought maybe I should especially after seeing all the negative reviews. When the dr came in the room he looked very agitated and made me feel uncomfortable... (more)
L1976
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2009its ans afffffuuull place i went their and had a verry bad exsperiance with them i reported them to sacramento state board after like 6 monthe they sent me a letter back stating that they fined him for $501.00 dlrs for... (more)
cattzndogz
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2009PLEASE NOTE: My family, friends, and I have been grateful clients of Firestone Animal Hospital for years. Dr. Rocha is an excellent practitioner. His staff is wonderful. I advised them of what seemed to be illegal... (more)
MorganPirandello
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2009My doberman Jenny was mauled by a pit-bull and a chow almost six months ago. We came in to this hospital late in the day, without calling, and immediately the staff and the Dr. rushed to help us. Even though it was fairly... (more)
face licking dog lover
on Yahoo Sep 02, 2009False advertising or deceptive advertising is the use of false or misleading statements in advertising. As advertising has the potential to persuade people into commercial transactions that they might... (more)
love dogs
on Yahoo Sep 01, 2009I adopted a severely neglected Golden Retriever, who I named Buddy, and is approximately ten years old. I looked over a neighbor's fence roughly two weeks ago and saw a dog that was clearly starving and living in a... (more)
Rocio
on Yahoo Aug 31, 2009Dr. Rocha saved my cat, it was intoxicated and i was unaware of the situation. My cat had stoped eating and was looking weak and it was acting weird. I took a ride from Boyle Heights to Downey because Dr. Rochas animal... (more)
concerned dog lover
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2009I adopted a severely neglected Golden Retriever, who I named Buddy, and is approximately ten years old. I looked over a neighborÂ’s fence roughly two weeks ago and saw a dog that was clearly starving and living in a... (more)
O'Mally
on Yahoo Jul 31, 2009Dr. Rocha saved my dog after it was severely poisoned by eating a flea collar. Never take advice from a pet shop!! Anyway, after he was in intensive care for three days, his improvement was remarkable. No one thought he... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2009I highly recommend this hospital. The Dr. is really nice and informative...takes his time. The staff and the atmosphere are really welcoming... (more)
unbelivevable
on Yahoo Jul 13, 2009look at how funny cahco the dog mallorie is talking about also liza has the same dog with the same date look at all of this really look at this fake man (more)
amikrealto
on Yahoo Jul 08, 2009I think this hospital is awesome. They are really nice people...its family run and they go beyond any expectations when it comes to animal care/health. I get the impression that the negative reviews are individuals... (more)
Jasper
on Yahoo Apr 30, 2009Called during office hours (917am on weekday) to have my vaccination papers faxed to grooming (yes, i know my fault, I forgot!) Well nothing was faxed but instead I was yelled at and lectured about how I should always... (more)
hastings
on Yahoo Apr 30, 2009My dog was severely attacked by another dog. I came in and the Dr. and his staff took care of my Darla immediately. Their expertise was apparent. She's 100% now after being in critical care for some time. I'm doing... (more)
rosalinangeles9
on Yahoo Apr 24, 2009My parents take our dogs and we all love Firestone Animal Hospital. Even our dogs dont mind staying there they like it! Dr. Rocha is very cool. (more)
valkeriej
on Yahoo Apr 21, 2009They're the best vet around!Great prices and staff. Highly recommended! (more)
Roxy N
on Yahoo Apr 11, 2009worst place ever!!!!! NEVER TAKE your beloved pets here . they do not know what they are doing . I took my baby (dog) she was very sick they did nothing for her just blood test and gave her vitamins when i took her to another... (more)
Mexikannno
on Yahoo Mar 13, 2009ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS - THEY'RE THE MOST UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNETHICAL PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET!!! TERRIBLE SERVICE AT A VERY HIGH PRICE! (more)
MoMo
on Yahoo Jan 14, 2009I have been looking for a place to get my cat spayed. I live in the neighborhood near firestone animal hospital so you would think it would be the most convenient place to go, right? Wrong! My grandmother said my... (more)
mallorie
on Yahoo Jul 28, 2008Our family has been clients of Dr. Rocha at Firestone Animal Hospital (FAH) since he was first located accoss the street from All American Home Center. The office has since moved and I continue using his services... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2008Our family has been clients of Dr. Rocha at Firestone Animal Hospital (FAH) since he was first located accoss the street from All American H... (more)
agy
on Yahoo Jul 15, 2008The only reason I visited this Animal Hospital was because they were the only ones that had an appointment available on Saturday that day. Worst mistake!!... (more)
its true
on Yahoo Jul 10, 2008I have since file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, who recommended I also file with the District Attorney and Veterinary Board.on firestone animal hospital .... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2008It seems like they're a family business who serves each client and their pet individually. They really treated us well, and Dr. Rocha was gr... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 16, 2006Will never go back: About a year ago, I took my mom's dog to see Dr. Rocha because she was itching and losing her hair. I did not take her to my vet because he was already closed. When I took the dog in Dr. Rocha said that she... (more)
contact_llugo55@...
on Yahoo Jul 12, 2006Taking my puppy to this place almost killed him!: My puppy had been bleeding heavily from his mouth so we took him to Dr. Rocha (all other vets were closed at the time) that was the biggest mistake ever. He pulled both of... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Nov 14, 2004They don't care.. except fees!: The doctor doesn't care about your dog... but he will charge you for almost everything... you'll get to see a vet for a sec.. but thats it, unless you want to pay more fees.. this place... (more)