There really are not words to express my appreciation for Justin and Robin! I'm so grateful for…read moretheir kindness, compassion, tenderness, patience, efficiency, and for helping me to send my 20 year old kitty off to the rainbow bridge! So grateful! I highly recommend their caring and compassionate service!!!

Everyone knows how difficult it is to put your beloved pet down, thank goodness for Robin and…read moreJustin. From the first phone call on they've been amazing and helpful. Justin did not rush us when it was time, just let us have our time with our pet. Robin is amazing behind the scenes from booking appt until the end. Cannot recommend "Always with us" more! Thank you both for the love and care of Tank

We just had to say goodbye to our goose of 16 years. As hard as this was for my wife and I Paws…read moreinto Grace made it very nice for us. The doctor that came to our house was exceptional and was just amazing in such an emotional time. We were crying most of the time and he was so patient with us. He let me carry goose to the car and she looked so beautiful and at peace. For the life of me I can't remember his name because we were crying but a truly great human being so thank you. I think both my wife and I want to go this way when it's our time hopefully many years from now. But again thank you guys so much. Jason & Dana Berget

Couldn't have asked for nicer people to help us with our dog crossing the rainbow bridge. Every…read morecall was answered compassionately and made me feel that my dog would be in good hands. Dr. Benson was wonderful and allowed us the time we needed to be comfortable with the process. When Josh came to transport our girl I knew he would be gentle with her during her journey to cremation. Thank you for making a very difficult time a bit easier.

After 17 years together, my lab mix Max had reached the point where his pain and exhaustion…read moreoutweighed his quality of life. I called Transitions, and they were kind enough to come to our home -- which made an incredibly difficult moment feel far more peaceful and personal. The veterinarian who came was exceptional. She walked me through every step of the process, kept me engaged and talking, and somehow managed to steady me through something I wasn't sure I could hold together for. Her composure and compassion made all the difference. When it was over, she gave me quiet time alone with Max -- no rushing, no awkwardness. Just space to say goodbye. Transitions handled one of the hardest moments of my life with remarkable care and sensitivity. I can't recommend them enough.

This was our first time using an in-home euthanasia service. It was a tough decision and my husband…read moreand I debated if it was the right thing to do. When we called, I believe, Kim, answered the phone with so much sweetness and kindness. She was patient and answered all of my questions and concerns, all through my tears and sniffles. I called on a Friday afternoon and booked our appointment for Sunday afternoon. She sent clear email instructions and told us to call for anything. Dr. Justin Altman showed up at 2:30pm on the dot. He came in with a comforting confidence. He sat with us and let our Big Black Bear, Rossi, the sweetest 14 year old Black Lab, warm up to him. It didn't take long, as Rossi loved everyone. He was a gentle giant. Justin saw the large mass on his front left leg and immediately said bone cancer as well as explained the quick decline he must have had. He asked us questions about Rossi's health and behavior and reassured us it was the right decision, we NEEDED to hear this from a professional, as the cancer had most likely spread elsewhere in his body and the mass would not go away. Once he explained all of this, we were ready to proceed. My husband and Justin easily moved Rossi onto his bed. Justin explained the process, and allowed us all the time we needed. The sedative that would kick in and relax him and take away his pain, and then the euthanasia injection. He gave us privacy to say our final goodbye after he had checked that his heart had stopped beating. He returned with a small stretcher to carry out Rossi's body to his car. His wife Robin would receive Rossi's body for aquamation. A three week process. We had filled out the form prior to the euthanasia so Rossi could start right away. We picked him up in Lakeside and was given a paw print and a beautiful brown box with his remains. Kim, Justin, and Robin were extremely professional and sympathetic. I highly recommend their services and will be referring them in the future to all my fur Mamas and Papas.

My soul dog, Atlas, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancerous tumor of his upper jaw and sinuses…read morein December of 2025. Atlas was 13yo, and I made the difficult decision to decline the invasive treatment options available. Instead, I vowed that Atlas would live out the rest of his days with peace and joy, never stepping foot in a vet clinic again. Peaceful Veterinary Care allowed me to keep that vow to Atlas by giving him a calm and dignified passing at home surrounded by his favorite people. From the kind and empathetic staff answering my questions over the phone to Dr. Rose's professional and compassionate bedside manner with Atlas and me alike, everyone at Peaceful Veterinary Care is truly in service of the families they care for. The day of Atlas' passing was beautiful and bright, so we all went out to my backyard where Atlas could feel most comfortable. We were not rushed in our goodbyes or grief, and the entire process was quiet and calm... I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to plan those arrangements for my dearest boy. He deserved nothing less. I will add that I initially chose Peaceful Veterinary Care because I was especially interested in their aquamation services. I knew that I wanted Atlas' ashes, but I also wanted a more environmentally responsible option than traditional cremation. Atlas' remains were ready in one short week, and they even included a beautiful clay paw print and a small collection of fur. The loss of a beloved family pet is profound and devastating. The services offered by Peaceful Veterinary Care honor the sanctity of those deep bonds, allowing space to truly celebrate the life and love shared.

My final gift to my dear Maya was to let her go in the most peaceful stress-free way I could…read morearrange. I was so happy I picked PVC over the other services I looked at. Dr. Cheng came to the house (on a weekend) and she was extremely kind and professional. The whole process was peaceful for both Maya and myself. I was grateful to be at home and not in a busy public vet office. Thanks again to Dr. Cheng, she made me feel so comfortable and gave me lots of space to say my goodbyes. I give my highest recommendation.

i can't say enough about how kind, respectful and professional Mark and Erik were. i was completely…read morelost when we lost Rufus and they came right away and made things so much easier!

From the owner: Honor and cherish your beloved pet with a cremation or burial service. Take home a pawprint to…read morealways remember your best friend.

How and when can I begin to tell you that you do not need to look anywhere else in this otherwise…read moreawful journey when it's time for your baby................This woman is THE WOMAN!!!! Before, and none of us, certainly not me had done the research until the last minute...........I scrambled and bounced and the only sound landing I found was Elizabeth with Caretakers, and how could you not? She is an angel sent via air waves or? Or? I cannot explain how beautiful it is to speak to her or how calming she is, but it is the real deal and I assure you, this is the guidance that guides you through the entire experience. I have dealt with multiple other services throughout my life with other pets and nothing has compared to this service, this without parallel. And then, the service is set up, Justin, our guy who is THE man to guide our baby over the bridge.......and what a sensitive and beautiful guy to do the job.......and when all is said and done, we go to pick up our baby, beautifully packed up, with even more fur enclosed then promised, from a solemn and lovely setting..............wow............from beginning to end, Elizabeth delivered an experience that far exceeded what we expected! We cannot recommend this service enough!!!! Five stars all the way!!!!!

From start to finish, Caretakers Animal Care was phenomenal. Our little bestie of 16 years was…read moresuffering from Dementia for a while and while we wanted to keep him as long as possible, we knew it was finally time. I called all over town for pricing and information on the procedure itself. What stood out to me the most was Elizabeth's demeanor and kindness. She was thorough and answered all my concerns. We reached out on Tuesday and were expecting to have until Friday, but on Tuesday night our poor baby took a serious decline. Elizabeth was able to accommodate and have a vet come by early the next day. Dawn was nothing short of wonderful! She was gracious, compassionate and so, so gentle with our beloved Daewoo. My mom, who has had the hardest time with this whole ordeal, is so, so grateful for the great care with which the entire situation was handled. Thank you so much Elizabeth and Dawn for being so wonderful! We are truly eternally grateful!!!

Losing a beloved pet is extremely difficult, and I'm so grateful we found West Coast Pet Memorial…read more When we brought in our beloved feline, Ashley welcomed us with open arms. She was incredibly warm, compassionate, and patient, guiding us through every step of the cremation process with genuine care. During such an emotional time, her kindness made all the difference. Don't let the exterior of the building fool you. From the outside, it looks like a simple building along a busy main road, but once you step inside, it's beautifully decorated, warm, inviting, and feels homey. They also offer a wide variety of thoughtful, personalized keepsakes and memorial options to honor your pet in a meaningful way. We dropped off our pet, and by the very next day we received a call that she was ready. The process was handled with professionalism, respect, and compassion from beginning to end. What stood out most was that it truly felt like a caring mom-and-pop business where every family and every pet matters. I can't recommend West Coast Pet Memorial highly enough. If you're facing one of the most difficult days as a pet owner, you'll be in caring, compassionate hands.

I honestly don't know who is more at fault here , the vet/VSH that referred me to West Coast Pet…read moreMemorial, or West Coast Pet Memorial itself for using language that I feel is extremely misleading. First and foremost, "individual cremation" is not actually individual cremation. It is partitioned cremation. "Private" is what I would consider truly private. The distinction is incredibly frustrating because the word "individual" naturally implies that a pet is cremated separately, not simply separated or partitioned from other pets. I had to put my dog, Winston, down on Wednesday. I specifically told the vet that I wanted an individual cremation, not a communal cremation. I then paid for what I believed was an individual cremation through the Eternal Memories website--not West Coast Pet Memorial's official website. Scam #1 . Nowhere on the site I used did I see that individual meant partitioned. I only discovered what was actually happening because I wanted to know where Winston was in the process on Friday. Had the company provided updates like other pet memorial companies do, I probably never would have known. Once I found out, I spent the entire weekend worried and praying that they had seen my email and would not cremate him until I could figure out what to do. Because the company was closed for the weekend, I had no way to get answers. I was literally considering picking Winston up and taking him to Sorrento Valley Pet Memorial, which sounded like a much better option. They offered truly private cremation, at approximately the same price, without the confusing terminology. They also offered the option for me to be present and actually watch the cremation. At that point, that felt like the only way I could know for certain that the ashes I received were Winston's. I know I was not in the right headspace . Monday morning, I finally received a call telling me that I could pay an additional $120 to have a truly private cremation. At that point, I honestly didn't have the energy to fight anymore. I had already spent days worrying about this and had come to terms with the fact that what I wanted for Winston might not be honored. I am incredibly disappointed by this entire experience. The terminology and pricing should be completely transparent. I received Winston's ashes in a "beautiful" blue bag, but will always have the doubt it's not Winston.

I have now taken three of my pups to this place and they have always been amazing. The staff is…read morevery friendly and they always take extra care of the situation when I bring in my animal.

My soul dogs cremation and the caring customer service during your most difficult time ! Thank you…read moreall for taking good care of my Sadie and getting her back home to me within 3 weeks time. Your caring support over the phone was what I needed after Lap Of Love sent my baby to you all from South OC . I'm sorry I couldn't write this sooner , you deserve your 5 star review so I had to write it now . Thank you again .

Dr Becky provided in home care for putting down our beloved furchild. She made an impact, very…read morebeautiful experience, really appreciate her grace, softness, and gentleness, thank you from bottom of our hearts

From the owner: The right kind of care for the best rest of life. BluePearl Pet Hospice in San Diego County…read moreprovides senior care, pain management, hospice care, and end-of-life services for your pet. We offer mobile end-of-life care including in-home euthanasia and mobile euthanasia so you and your pet can have an unhurried, loving "goodbye," in the most comfortable place - your home - surrounded by loved ones. Virtual and in-person consultations are available throughout the greater San Diego, CA community.

They took excellent care of our cattle dogs swollen ear. They we're very thorough in their…read moreexplanation of what was going on. They gave a severe options. Our dog is feeling much better.

A week ago, we had to say goodbye to our very beloved, sweet cat who was over 20 years old. We had…read morenever been to this office before and were thankful they were open on a Saturday. Dr. Dixon, Ronnie, and the entire staff were very kind and compassionate. They allowed my husband, our two adult sons and myself to all be in the room with our cat to say goodbye and did not rush us at all throughout the whole ordeal. I just wanted to say thank you to them all. We don't have anymore pets at this time, but if we decide to get another pet in the future, we would defiitely bring them here.