I wanted to give a shoutout to "a gentle goodbye". We used their services for both our dogs this past year and I can not thank them enough for their care and professionalism. Both our dogs passed peacefully, without stress, in their own homes. As hard as the experience was "a gentle goodbye" made it so much easier. read more

Exceptional service. I called 4 places and this place was the kindest place. Reception was SO nice, calming, understanding, and patient. Dr. Heather was wonderful. Very kind, soft, and gave respectful space. She was the presence you hope to have in a situation like that. I'm so grateful to them for creating a loving space. They handled everything. (Unrelated to this place, A them day beforehand and letting them transition with happiness is recommended. If no appetite, an appetite inducer can help them have their favorites if primary dr recommends.) Thank you Dr Heather and team for a wonderful, beautiful, peaceful experience. So grateful to have found this place read more

Things could not have gone any better. We were fortunate not to need emergency euthanasia for our cat so made an adorned fur 5 days out while we provided hospice care to our 14 year old cat. Scheduling was easy, communication was compassionate and thorough and Dr Molly was wonderful in the home. We were given every opportunity to ask questions, plenty of time with our kitty while sedated and then after her passing. Grief resources provided and complimentary keepsakes offered. I hope to go this way when it's my time. Will use this company again for future situations and see no need to involve a final trip to the vet. read more

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I saw this Yelp page a long time ago when searching for a routine vet, and loved the thought of not needing to take my nuggets into a stressful, scary vet's office in the end. I kept the name of the business in the back of my mind, dreading the day when I would need to use them. Well, the time finally came, and I knew I wanted my little Lacie to pass peacefully on her favorite spot: the heat pad on the couch. Dr. Nicole called us about 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment and let us know her arrival time. When she showed up, she was the nicest, most gentle person ever. She immediately put us at ease with her calm demeanor and asked us all about Lacie and our life with her. When we were ready, the process was gentle, peaceful, and pain-free. If she had to leave us, I take solace in the fact that it was in her spot while I held her. Afterwards, we immediately received a foam paw print and were offered some hair and whisker clippings. Lacie was wrapped cozily in a basket and her brother got a chance to say goodbye before she was transported away to a water cremation. We poked a hole in the paw print and turned it into a Christmas ornament that we hung on our tree. A few days later, we received a beautiful eulogy Dr. Nicole wrote, and we were blown away by the amount of detail she picked up during her short time with us. We then received a card the next week with a personal note from her. I truly appreciate how she genuinely cares about her job, clients, and the animals. It somehow made an impossible decision a little more manageable. I will definitely use this service again if/when the need arises, and highly recommend anyone to consider saying goodbye to their pet in their favorite place. read more

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How about this, maybe when someone is calling to schedule the appointment, your caller intake person clearly state the $150 cancellation fee policy at some time during the call. That was not done and guess what? An email that went to my Junk folder on the day of the appointment at 5:30am isn't getting read by me on the day I'm euthanizing a beloved pet in my life for 13 years. I'm spending the day with him, He literally started eating 1.5 hours before the appointment. Weeks of eating next to nothing was why I made this painful decision -after he had an undiagnosed issue and numerous vet visits. You were cheaper than the corporate owned "Laps of Love," I had to use 5 months ago, thats about all I'll give you. From initial phone call to compassion to payment arrangements and policies they ran circles around you. I intentionally chose your company bc I wanted to move away from big corporate. So when my dog started eating right before the appointment, I called to cancel. I have never been this unsure with any other dog. I was met with "it's okay to cancel. Call us back if it changes, but we have a $150 cancellation fee, so I'll need your credit card" is how the conversation ends- you will not be the place I call when this decision is made. I've no issue paying cancellation fees when clearly stated and reasonable. On the other hand, I won't be subjected to emotional blackmail fees that are snuck by the consumer. Thanks for making an emotional time that much more unpleasant. read more

The admin staff Tiffany, Michaela & Emmy (?) were patient and helpful as I arranged for compassionate end of life for our beloved George. Dr. Libby McVey was the kindest, most compassionate vet. Terribly hard to lose George but being at home, with us was better. Truly gentle and peaceful. Highly recommend them for any of their services including care and hospice. read more

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On discovering a terminal illness that was causing our 12 yr old boxer pain, we made the difficult decision to put him down. Based on online reviews, we called A Gentle Goodbye. Their schedule was full, but they quickly found a way to have Dr. Libby come out that day. She was so patient and compassionate, and helped to set our kid's minds at ease. Our dog went right to her and seemed to sense that she was there to ease his suffering. We opted to have him aqua-cremated privately so that we could receive his ashes. The aftercare team followed up a couple of times during the process to check on us and give updates. When his remains were ready for pickup, Levi, Aaron and Chabely were extremely kind and accommodating with scheduling. End of life services are obviously the most difficult of things to have to arrange. The warmth and sympathy given by the staff of this well-run business made it easier. Thanks much. read more

Obviously you never want to have to do this, but if you find yourself needing this service, this is the place to call. They were able to get us scheduled for same day and the entire process was handled with the upmost kindness and sensitivity. read more

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We cannot thank A Gentle Goodbye enough for the kindness and compassion they showed our family during one of the hardest days of our lives. Dr. Libby came to our home to help our beloved 16-year-old dog, Jack, peacefully say goodbye. She treated Jack with such dignity, gentleness, and love, and gave us the time and space we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Her empathy and calm presence brought so much comfort to our family in such a heartbreaking moment. The beautiful obituary they wrote for Jack afterward was incredibly thoughtful and touching -- it truly captured who he was and meant so much to us. Saying goodbye to a pet is never easy, but Dr. Libby and the team made it as peaceful and loving as it possibly could be. We will always be grateful. read more

I had a very good experience with A Gentle Goodbye, even though we were going through one of the most difficult and heartbreaking weeks of our lives. On Tuesday, I lost my Schnauzer, and then on Friday, I had to say goodbye to my Boston Terrier, Halo. It was an incredibly painful time, but their compassion and care helped make the pain a little lighter and the transition much gentler. I'm especially grateful to Dr. Molly -- not only was she extremely professional, but she also showed a truly kind and caring heart. She brought comfort and peace during a time of deep sadness, and for that, I will always be thankful. read more

Very kind and professional during a difficult situation. They were reassuring while helping to guide us through the process.

We recently made the agonizing decision that it was time to put down our beloved dog who was almost 20 years old. We knew we wanted to do it at home so I reached out to our dog walker and she as well of a number of her clients recommended A Gentle Goodbye. We are so pleased with the entire experience. From our initial phone call to schedule the appointment to picking up his ashes the entire team was kind and sensitive. Dr. Molly came for our appointment. She spent time with us getting to know us and learned about Gizmo and explained how everything would go. It was so beautiful and peaceful. She assured us we were doing the right thing in the best interest of our pet. She wrote a beautiful Eulogy which we used to share with our friends and family. They notified Gizmo's vets that he passed and sent us a beautiful sympathy card with a very kind note. read more

Obviously euthanizing a beloved animal is awful. But it was so much more calm and loving doing it at home. The vet who came to my home listened to me talk about my cat and I felt truly cared. I received a lovely eulogy about my cat after from her. I will use this service for other pets if I have the luxury of advance notice that time is coming. read more

From my first phone call through the gentle and peaceful end, A Gentle Goodbye was the absolute best. I couldn't have asked for more compassion or kindness for my family or for our beloved Cissy. Saying goodbye to her was the hardest thing I've ever done, and A Gentle Goodbye made it much less difficult. I can't recommend them enough. read more

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I recently lost my dog after having her for almost 18 years...a gentle goodbye was the best decision I had chosen. Although I felt like I didn't make the right decision Dr. Libby made sure I was assured. She walked me through the steps and was kind and showed so much empathy and went at my pace. Thank you to the team also for the follow up care as well. read more

This was an amazing company with wonderful people to help us through this difficult situation. Dr. Molly came to the house and was very kind and gentle. We were able to do a memorial for their page and they've contacted us several times to make sure we're doing OK. What a wonderful company. If you're in this situation that you have to put your beloved pet down, I could not recommend anybody better than this company they were amazing. read more

So grateful to have Dr. Molly and everyone who has supported us during this difficult time. Dr. Molly helped Ollie go peacefully in our arms at home. She explained everything and what to expect, so we weren't startled. She also went at our pace, so we were more prepared. We were never going to be 100% prepared to let Ollie go, but she was patient and compassionate. Even in Ollie's dire situation, she greeted Dr. Molly with a toy in her mouth. That image itself really helped us. It showed us that Dr. Molly was someone we could trust Ollie's last moments with. Ollie's ashes came in a beautiful box with a tag with her name engraved on it. Those extra details really helped us feel that Ollie was well taken cared of. Thank you so much for your compassion and kindness during this time. read more

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I can't recommend A Gentle Goodbye enough. I first called in late March to make an appointment for at-home euthanasia for our 15.5 year old dog. The appt was all set for 4/5/24. The woman I spoke to on the phone was so patient and explained everything. On Sat. 3/30, our dog took a turn and I was concerned she would not make it to 4/5. It was too late at night to call so the next morning (Easter Sunday) I called and left a voicemail. Kaelani (sp?) called me back within 15-20 min and I asked if there was any way to expedite our appt. She re-scheduled for the next day and was also very accommodating and patient. Dr. Sam Landry came to our house the next day as scheduled. She was such a calming presence for our family. She explained the process step by step and made sure any questions that we had were answered. For as difficult and sad as this situation is, she really made it as comfortable as possible. She asked us questions about Jersey's life and had us reminiscing about all the good memories. Things never felt rushed. And our sweet pup never felt an ounce of pain. I'm so comforted knowing that we made the right decision for our dog and that she was in the right hands til the very end. I'm grateful for the stellar team at A Gentle Goodbye and would recommend them to anybody who has made the difficult decision to say goodbye to their beloved pet. read more

I do not typically write reviews, but I feel compelled to share our experience. Recently, we made the difficult decision to euthanize one of our cats after her long battle with kidney disease. She was diagnosed at just over one year old, and through consistent treatment--including subcutaneous fluids and daily medication--we were fortunate to have twelve additional years with her. Despite her illness, she remained a happy and well loved companion until her condition progressed to stage four kidney failure. At that point, she stopped eating, became extremely weak, and we knew it was time to say goodbye. Based on recommendations and several phone conversations, we chose to use the services of A Gentle Goodbye. When the veterinarian arrived, the procedure was explained to us: an initial intramuscular injection to induce sleep, followed by a second injection once she was unconscious. We were told the first injection would be a brief pinch and would work quickly due to faster absorption. Unfortunately, the intramuscular injection caused our cat severe pain. She cried out and, despite her weakness, we had to restrain her. This was deeply distressing, as it meant her final moments were not peaceful. While we understand there is no way to change what happened, this experience was anything but "gentle." Afterward, I spoke with Dr. Lyles to discuss alternatives so others might avoid a similar situation. She explained that severely ill animals may sometimes react this way due to sensitivity or chemical imbalances. For those considering this service, I would strongly recommend requesting a subcutaneous injection for the initial sedative and consulting with your primary veterinarian about administering oral sedation in advance. read more

A gentle goodbye?? NOT!! More like Deeply disturbing Deciding to end a loved one's life is one of the worst decisions to have to make. Maia was an incredible cat. I can't say enough about her. She was absolutely amazing. I would tell her on a daily basis that I'm thankful for her and grateful for every single day I had with her. Unfortunately she developed kidney disease at a very young age and we treated her for 12 years, giving up everything for her whether it be vacations or weekend getaways, and if anybody asked, I would tell them she was worth it and she deserved a chance at life. We dedicated our lives and made sacrifices for her. Anyone with a special-needs pet would understand.. Eventually, It came to the end when she progressed to stage four and there was nothing more we could possibly do. We had exhausted all our efforts and decided that we had no other choice. She was not passing on her own. Because she would get so upset going to the vet, we decided to use A Gentle Goodbye, which meant she wouldn't need to endure going to the vet. Our experience was very traumatic, and if I had read all of the reviews I would have realized that we are not the only ones that had a traumatic experience with this business. There was another person who had a dog and went through the same painful, excruciating situation that we went through. We had reached out to a gentle goodbye, and it was not a gentle goodbye Far from it, my poor baby suffered, and this was a cat that had been given fluids on a regular basis and was a trooper. For people who are not familiar with kidney disease, she was getting subcutaneous fluids; which means she was getting a needle put under her skin to give her Lactated Ringers to keep her hydrated, so she was used to getting needles. We were told it was going to be a slight pinch, which is what she was used to, and this was not!! She had fluids the night before to keep her as comfortable as possible, and she did not react at all to having a needle go into her skin, but the injection that was given by the vet made her to scream out in pain This was not a cat that was faint of heart. We thought we were doing the right thing and my baby screamed and it was awful and it traumatized her sister. We thought we would have them come to our house to make it easier on all of us and it was not. I wish I could turn back time and unfortunately, I can't. I'm hoping to save others. You'll have to make this decision. There are better ways. She did not have to go through this. They gave her an intermuscular injection that caused significant pain. She screamed out in pain and her sister had to hear her who also started crying. It was a horrendous, awful experience, and I have to live with the guilt that I chose the wrong place. There are better ways. I know they told the gentleman who lost his dog that it was painful because they were so far gone. Instead, the pets regular veterinarian could prescribe oral sedation before they give the injection. Instead the pet is given an intramuscular because it is faster even though it can be very painful. The impression is that the intramuscular injection is being used because it is faster than subcutaneous so that they can "get it over with" and move on to the next. I thought when she was diagnosed 12 years ago, it was the worst day, but nothing can compare to what we went through on her last day It was a horrendous, traumatic experience, and I am devastated, and I have to live with this guilt I feel awful for taking care of my baby for 12 years and doing anything that I possibly could for her and in the end I failed her. Find someplace else. My heart goes out to anyone that needs to make this decision. read more

i called on recommendation of friend, i knew her time was near, she was 15 year old lab, my closest friend and she had a good run at 15, she was collapsing often and i knew it was time but still my heart was broken when Dr Sam came out in the afternoon my family had gathered in our living room and Molly was laying on her fav rug, Dr Sam was empathetic and had a very soft , gentle voice. i could hardly talk and mostly cried, but she was patient and explained the process to us my kids, grand kid, and other dog were all gathered around, caressing my dear Molly as she drifted off now a week later i am finally able to write this review thank you so much Dr Sam, you were heaven sent that day i am still in sorrow but grateful that our good bye to Molly was in our home, where she was comfortable and felt secure read more

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I've never left a yelp review before because I think they are silly, but I had to say something about our experience. Thank you SO much to the entire team at A Gentle Goodbye for your help during this unthinkable time. The Dr. and the Admin team alike were very compassionate and gentle (literally) with handling such a difficult situation. My dog Riley was 16 and had a stroke and was very distraught. The Dr. was able to help calm him (and I) down and explain everything very plainly. We felt sad and lost but somehow at peace with her there, and I would highly recommend A Gentle Goodbye for anyone who has to make this decision for their fur baby. I am so grateful to have had this ending with him, thank you all for your hard work - I will never forget your compassion. read more

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It was a very difficult decision for us to put down our 16 year old sweet dog Cicy. But once I contacted A Gentle Goodbye and spoke with Ellie and, later, Elizabeth, I knew I was in the right hands to go through this journey. The nature of the staff is very uniquely compassionate and I was so grateful to have been led through the process by these ladies. Dr. Juliana was such a beautiful soul as she explained gently how things were going to progress and her heart was right there with us. Thank you so much for your choice of life's work ,helping pet owners with their pets' end of life experience. I highly recommend this company for the needs of your pet as they age and need assistance. God bless A Gentle Goodbye. - Lauri L read more

Was a necessary decision to prevent my fur family member pain. Met with understanding, compassion. Follow up excellent. Would highly recommend. read more

The doctor was so kind and respectful. The experience was so much better for all than going to a veterinarian's office.

We had a great experience with Gentle Goodbye. They gave us ample time with our pet. They did not rush us to leave. She let every family member take their time and say goodbye to our pet. She let us cry it all out together as a family. This was our first experience having to do this, and I would definitely recommend Gentle Goodbye read more

Although we ended up having to go with another company due to our dog declining faster than we anticipated, A Gentle Goodbye was extremely empathetic and helpful throughout the entire difficult process. I sincerely appreciated their help. read more

Our 17+ year old cairn terrier was closing up her journey with us. We reached out to Juliana to schedule her euthanasia. We had just started conversation about it. Then, our girl took a very bad turn and we had to rush her to the ER. I sent Juliana a text explaining what had happened. She then called and offered condolences and offered support, even though we never actually used her services. The love and kindness that was extended to us by her meant so much to us. read more

As the final Chapter of this story comes to a close, this entire situation could not have been handled any more gracefully than it was. A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice exceeded every single expectation that Adam and I had. From the very first call, the precare, actual final act, and aftercare. Truly breathtaking how much care was placed towards this incredibly emotional and life-altering situation. We cannot recommend A Gentle Goodbye enough. You can absolute trust them throughout this entire process. Dr. Sam is an incredibly special human being. My friend Mandy called someone like Dr. Sam an 'Angel walking on Earth'. After experiencing everything that we have been through with A Gentle Goodbye, I could not agree with her more. Every single detail of this experience, including the final gift to us, was beautiful and heartfelt. We are planning on a beautiful remembrance for Gameboy that will be set up either in our bedroom or in our upstairs office area. Until then, Gameboy is exactly where he should be - in our bedroom, directly across from his favorite spot on the bed where he and I spent so much time together over the years. This was his absolute most favorite time of every single day. He would stare at me and/or Daddy until one or both of us looked his way and asked him, 'TV Time'? He would immediately wag his tail, look upstairs at the bedroom, and wait until he knew you were absolutely ready to go. Once you would start walking upstairs, he would BOLT upstairs (even at 17.5 years of age), go into the bed, and wait for you to lay down with him. He knew it was time to cuddle, watch TV together, and be told what an incredibly good and special boy he was over and over. He was told that we would always love him, always protect him, and how he would never be alone / abandoned. Our beautiful 'Bubbas', 'TV Time' will now last with us forever. Whenever we are watching TV from the bedroom, we know you are there with us, now and forever. To everyone at A Gentle Goodbye, what you do matters, is incredibly special, and incredibly appreciated. You really don't know how much you do for those whose lives you touch. If I could rate you 100 stars, I would. You were there for us when we needed someone to guide us through this incredibly difficult situation. We appreciate you so very much and cannot express fully how much having you by our side through this really mattered. From our family to yours, we love you and appreciate each of you so much. Grace, Dr. Sam, Dr. Juliana, and Chabely - as we had direct contact with you or received direct correspondence from you, simply put, you truly are Angels walking on Earth. All our love, Sven and Adam read more

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Kind and compassionate. Very responsive. I have had them come to my home three times to help my pets transition and each time I felt enveloped in caring. Caring for my poor babies and for me too. read more

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Truly such a compassionate team. At every stage of this process, a gentle goodbye was thoughtful and prepared. Dr. Molly came to my home to help my dog of 13 years, Delmer, cross the rainbow bridge. Dr.Molly was kind, clear, and allowed me to control the timing of everything. I am so grateful that Delmer passed at home, surrounded by his dog sister. The eulogy and notes that come from the team afterward mean almost as much as the actual act of saying goodbye. This is a really special service for one of the hardest times in your life. read more

It's been almost two weeks since Corbin has passed away and it has taken me some time to collect my thoughts and feelings. I could not imagine a better group of people to reah out to during this time. Every sngle person I spoke with from the initial call to Dr. Molly to the gentleman who returned Corbins ash's to me were simply amazing. They exemplified compassion and professionalism beyond my expectations. They made this heart wrenching decision bearable. Dr. Molly was warm, compassionate, and reassuring. She was simply amazing and I can not thank her enough. I sincerely recommend A Gentle Goodbye if you have a furry family member that has lived there full life. I was so happy to have Corbin returned home to be with his family. Thank you to everyone at A Gentle Goodbye. read more

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A Gentle Goodbye ensured that my dog, Hotshot, died at home in my arms. 14 years ago we bought Hotshot online. He came to us from AK and when we picked him up at O'Hare, he didn't want to come out of his little crate. He was scared after a long plane ride. We finally got him out and I held him on my lap on the car ride home. For 14 years, he was my shadow, but never more than during the pandemic. The pandemic had a silver lining because I got to work remotely for two years and spent so much magical time with Hotshot. He had a heart condition that was found ~ 5 years ago. He was put on Vetmedin and his medical problems seemed stable. He saw his cardiologist every 6 months. In December 2021, the cardiologist heard some crackling and started him on a low dose of Lasix. Suddenly he wouldn't eat, could barely move, and we didn't know what was wrong. My cousin was his vet and when she ran a renal panel he was heading towards renal failure. Because of his heart condition he could not be overloaded with fluids as he could then go into heart failure. He was admitted to a nearby pet hospital and home within 24 hours. But he was never the same dog. He always loved to eat and banged his bowl at 6 am and 4 pm to alert us he was hungry. Now he wouldn't eat, even with an appetite stimulant. We tried a lot of different foods. Never would eat his dog food again. One day he would eat chicken and rice. Then the next day he wouldn't want that but he would eat ground beef and sweet potato. Every day was a new challenge and I was heartbroken because I knew he was deteriorating. He turned 14 in February and we joyfully celebrated his birthday knowing it would be his last one on earth. I researched pet hospices and found A Gentle Goodbye. In March 2022 Dr. Kristina came to evaluate him. She believed he still had light in his eyes and he actually was fairly lively that day. But after that I could see him lose a little of that light each and every day. One day in April 2022, after a tough night of labored breathing, I finally realized that if I truly loved this dog with all of my heart, I would allow him to die. He slept 99% of the time, wouldn't really eat, and had no quality of life. On April 8 Dr. Kristina returned and noted a definite change from 3 weeks ago. I held him in my arms as he got two injections. As he took his last breath, I thanked him for being the best dog I could ever have. I couldn't be in the room as Dr. Kristina and my husband wrapped him the blanket I bought for him and took him to Dr. Kristina's car. Toughest decision I've ever made but A Gentle Goodbye reinforced the reasons I wanted him to die at home. In the place that he loved with his family around him. It's been a sad few months without him. I still cry sometimes. But I was able to give him a gift of a humane and peaceful death because of A Gentle Goodbye and Dr. Kristina. All of the staff at A Gentle Goodbye are angels on earth. I asked so many questions and sometimes doubted my decision. They responded quickly, empathically, and respectfully. They never made me feel that I was 'bothering' them or asking too many questions. Hotshot being able to die at home meant the world to me and A Gentle Goodbye made this happen. I am eternally grateful to everyone on their staff. SORRY THIS IS SO LONG BUT I HOPE MY REVIEW HELPS ANOTHER FAMILY. read more

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If you're reading this for yourself or a loved one, you are weighing a very heavy decision for what's best for a pet. And I think choosing the option of at-home euthanasia is the best option for the comfort of your pet during the process and your own after the fact. There are a few companies out there offering this service in Chicago, and we went with this particular one after a review of the reviews and speaking with Dr. Juliana. It helped me decide it was the right thing to do and I hope this review helps others in making an informed decision in a difficult time. We had to say goodbye to our family cat of 19 years and two months. She had entered the final stages of CKD. We were offered euthanasia services at an emergency vet but declined. We simply weren't ready to let go. I asked for at-home options and A Gentle Goodbye was listed among others. We liked the idea of at-home euthanasia as we didn't want her final moments to be in an unfamiliar place surrounded by other pets in distress. We especially did not like the idea of our cat being stressed because she could not sense us nearby during such a process. Despite objective blood test results and expert advice, we still held onto hope that perhaps some type of miracle would occur. But it quickly became clear that despite our hopes and our cat's insistence on trying to keep to her routine the CKD disease had reached a point of no return. It became more painful to see her suffer and frustrated at being unable to walk independently than fret about our own pain of losing her. She had given us so much that the least we could do in return is grant her a dignified passage to the "rainbow bridge." So we made the call and sent an email. Dr. Juliana returned our contact and explained the process in a kind patient manner. It was awkward to talk to her while on the verge of tears, but it was important to hear a kind voice at the time. We felt comfortable with her and trusted her to send someone to take us through the process. We were helped in person by Dr. Sara who was everything we could have hoped for in this difficult situation. She was personal and kind with us. She treated our cat with a caring touch and professional dignity. From start to finish she explained the process and controlled the situation in an emotionally intelligent manner. We were at her favorite spot in her home. She knew we were there the entire time. She felt our touch. And she was more comfortable than she had been for a long time. The sun was shining brightly as she enjoyed. The first injection of the process granted nearly immediate pain relief. She had been struggling so much to sleep by failing to find a comfortable position. And I witnessed her finally find comfort and wiggle her ears in a deep satisfaction. It was in that moment that I knew we had made the right decision. I saw all the pain and frustration she was dealing with quietly on her own disappear. And along with that was any hesitation I had left for letting her go. I miss her greatly. But I am able to take some solace from knowing in our final moments that she was undeniably happy and at peace. I am grateful for this memory due to this group's service - I whole heartedly recommend them. read more

Dr. Molly and the very kind administrator (whose name I unfortunately cannot remember) helped me handle an incredibly difficult day with grace and peace. My 16 year old cat made it clear in the morning that he was ready to go and wouldn't be waiting long. He hated the vet, the car, and the carrier and I was desperate to avoid making our last moments together a painful vet visit. Even though A Gentle Goodbye was booked, the administrator worked to make an appointment possible, while being so kind and patient as I sobbed through our phone call, which I am deeply grateful for. Being able to spend the morning snuggling with my cat, knowing that he would be able to pass at home without fear was such a gift. And Dr. Molly's bedside manner is genuinely moving. She was gracious and patient and gave me the space and support I needed. Maybe most importantly, she made me feel confident in my decision - anyone who has been to this horrible crossroads knows how powerful that is. I have been living in fear of this day for quite awhile and, while it was certainly devastating and painful, I couldn't imagine a better way for my sweet guy to leave this plane than the way A Gentle Goodbye facilitated for him. My deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone on the team. read more

When it was time to say goodbye to my beloved 21 year old and very ill kitty Basil, A Gentle Goodbye were recommended by a friend who used their service with her dog. Everything was very easy to set up and they worked really hard to soften the impact of an incredibly painful event. Saying goodbye to a member of my family was less horrible at home and less stressful for Basil, not having to take her to the vet and wait our turn. I recommended them to my partner, who also used their service with her elderly and ill kitty.Again, easy to set up and professional and kind from beginning to end. They offer clay paw prints and other small keepsakes as well. I have Basil's print on my desk along with one for my other kitty I had to say goodbye to years ago. It's a bit more expensive than going to the vet, but a service I had no problem with paying for and will again if and when our other kitties times come. Highly recommended. read more

A friend recommended A Gentle Goodbye, and I'm beyond grateful for this first-class and compassionate service, so I want to pay it forward by writing this review to hopefully help other people who are searching for this type of service for their furry family member (hugs if this describes you, dear reader!) A Gentle Goodbye was so caring and supportive throughout the entire journey, from the initial call to picking up my sweet boy's ashes. I'm so grateful for Dr. Molly's compassion and expertise. Obviously it was a heartbreaking situation, but she made the transition go as smoothly as possible ("smooth" is a word I never thought I would use when writing about a goodbye like that). The keepsakes I chose to include are perfect and will always be cherished. Thank you so much to Dr. Juliana and the entire team for providing this service! read more

I 100% recommend this company. When I wanted to euthanize my dog, Lucy, at home, my vet gave me the names of four different organizations. I chose this one. I am so pleased with how everything went and I only wish my other dog (Atreyu) could've had such a nice experience six months ago. The doctor, and everybody at the office, were extremely kind, gentle, and unrushed. She clipped some hair from Lucy and tied it in a little bowl. She made a paw print for Lucy. She explained what was happening every step of the way and there was enough time to process it and say goodbye. When I took my poor Atreyu into the vet to be put to sleep One day when his heart failure got so bad that I didn't feel he could go another day, they gave him one injection, helped him to the ground and gave the other one right away without even telling me they were doing the second one or asking if I was ready. It was done in less than a minute. I wasn't even sure he was sleeping soundly. What a big difference going with A gentle goodbye! As happy as I am about how this was for Lucy, that's how Much I now regret what happened with Atreyu. From now on my dogs will only be euthanized at home (unless it's an emergency and I can't do that for some reason) and I will absolutely use A Gentle Good Bye again if I can. I hope I can prevent some readers from making the mistake I did. I've lost two dogs in almost 6 months and I have another who is 14 and a six-year-old. I hope I won't have to say good bye to Cindy for a while. PS: I saved $150 by taking Lucy's body myself to the crematorium, which I was comfortable with doing. read more

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Our 15-year-old cat, Milo, was very sick. His quality of life was not good. He could no longer eat. He was having problems walking. He could not jump up into laps to cuddle. We reached out to A Gentle Goodbye and Dr. Molly came to help Milo across the Rainbow Bridge. She did not rush, and we all got to say goodbye to Milo. She listened to our stories about him patiently. He was gone very quickly. She took wonderful care of him and us. It has taken a long time for me to be able to write this review. Saying goodbye to part of our fur family was hard. I am grateful that there is a home service that allows us to have him put to sleep in his home surrounded with people that he loved. Thank you Dr. Molly. read more

We are so grateful for Dr. Juliana. A most kind and compassionate vet. She is definitely doing what she should be. Our almost 17 yr old pup peacefully left us at home. I am so grateful my soulmate passed in her presence. Forever thankful read more