The service was great. Very caring from the pickup of my sweet pup to the delivery of her ashes…read more They are reasonably priced as well. The best I could hope for in a stressful situation.

Very disappointed in this service. Would not recommend. Very tacky clay paw prints with rhinestones…read moreon them. We paid for the paw print framed and the pictures speak for themselves. Could not look cheaper or tackier. They used a label maker to put our dog's name on the frame. We also asked, specifically for our dogs fur, she was a black and tan Doberman and, well, again, the pictures speak for themselves. We wrote on the form, when they picked her up to make sure that they gave us both black and tan fur. She had a lot of tan fur in her paws that we should have clipped ourselves in retrospect. We got a tiny amount of black fur (it doesn't even look like hers). We had our last cat cremated at her vet and they did a much better job with the paw print and glass vial (filled with her fur). What's done is done. Also, it should be "forever in our hearts" with a "s" because "our" is plural. Just sloppy and cheap.

This review is long over due, I took me some time to find the right place to send my girl off, and…read moreI'm so thankful I found Bryan and Deanna! They spoke to me like a human and held so much space for me, it didn't feel like they wanted to upsell or just take my money. Bryan put so much care into my urn package for my sweet Boba, and really made this process as easy as it can be. Deanna was so so sweet over the phone and shared a story of her pet with me as well. I hope I don't have to feel this pain for a while, but when the time comes with another pet I would not hesitate to come back to paws and claws aquamation. Thank you Bryan for going above and beyond with my girl Boba.

My 15 yr old dog passed away last month, and it was a devastating time for me as it happened so…read morefast and my first pet loss. While I was looking at different businesses offering cremation services, I found that Paws and Claws Aquamation and Memorials differed in their process. Rather than traditional cremation, they offered aquamation which does a take a little longer but appeared to be a more gentler way for me to keep my dog's remains. Brian was super empathetic and patient with us, offering us a private moment with our girl. We ordered the private aquamation service, which was $295, and opted for a second set of paw prints for an additional $20. We also asked to keep the dog's bed. The whole process took a little over a week. I received a call when my dog's package was ready. Everything was packed well and deliberately put together with care. I also appreciated Brian saying that he hoped he did not have to see me again at his business (due to the fact that pet loss is a horrible experience). However, I really support this business and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a local business to cremate their beloved pets.

My husband and I had to make the decision to let our Max go over the rainbow bridge in just two…read moredays of his diagnosis. I found Mobile Pet Cremations and very happy we used this service. The vet was very compassionate and understanding. He explained all the steps as well as the delivery of the cremation and paw print. The grief will always be there but it is comforting to know that Max got his wings the best way possible and with great care. Thank you for the extra gentle care of our fur baby.

We had to make the impossible decision to let our 10-1/2 yr old Saint Bernard go on Sunday. Mobile…read moreCremations was able to send a most caring, and compassionate vet Dr. Charlie to our home within one hour. We will be forever grateful that they came in our hour of need. Nana was so calm and we didn't feel rushed at all. We knew what to expect as we'd been through this with 2 of our other beloved dogs and the vet still walked us through each step. We hugged our Nana, kissed her over and over again while we told her what a sweet girl she always was and that we love her and will miss her everyday. Thank you to all the employees that followed through with text messages and phone calls when we needed you most.

I am SO grateful I found this place during a very difficult and emotional time. Oliver is the…read moreabsolute best at what he does for people going through the loss of a pet. I recently lost my soul pup Benji of 16 years and the day he passed, I called this place to see if I could drop him off that same night. Oliver was very thorough about his process while maintaining kindness and empathy and it's clear he wants to help make a difficult time as much of a positive experience as possible. I drove my pup to his office around 9pm on a Thursday and when we got there, he went over all the details and what to expect in the next couple weeks. He allowed my bf and I to say our last goodbyes to Benj in private before we left and that meant a lot as he respected our last moments together. Oliver was very communicative and did the best job making sure the design on Benji's urn was exactly what I wanted and he was able to provide me with everything a day sooner than expected. The urn and paw print impressions were packaged nicely and I was thoroughly impressed by the care and attention to detail Oliver has for what he does. This was the best experience I could have possibly had during such a hard time and I highly recommend him to anyone needing his services.

Oliver was outstanding answering questions w compassion and good prices !…read moreTues thru Sun 10 to 2pm Michele Harr

We had a really positive experience at Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital during a stressful time…read morewith our pup, Mocha. From the moment we walked in, the team (Brandon especially) stood out. Brandon was incredibly kind, patient, and communicative, which made a huge difference for us as anxious parents. He loves labs too and mocha loves being loved! Toni, Julie, Serena and Marcela were amazing with mocha too and really helped calm some of her stress too Dr Sohn took the time to thoroughly talk with us, gather Mocha's history, and understand everything that was going on. We never felt rushed or brushed off, they made sure we were fully informed and prepared for each step. Most importantly, they helped keep us calm during an overwhelming situation. They didn't try to oversell unnecessary tests, but they also made sure to run a comprehensive set of diagnostics so that no possibilities were overlooked. It felt like they genuinely cared about doing what was best for Mocha, not just checking boxes. Overall, we felt supported, heard, and confident in the care Mocha received. We're very grateful to the team and would definitely recommend them!

Three days later and the owner of this hospital, Mike Cao, has not called back. He seems to respond…read moreto reviews on yelp, but apparently he doesn't pick up the phone. That leads to me believe that it's not even actually him responding to people on Yelp. A manager of the hospital called and said they were the best person to help me, and I insisted that I speak to Mr. Cao. They continued on that they are the managers and the best people to help me, but I insisted that I talked to someone that is actually a doctor and not administrative. it has been more than three days. We got an analysis of the fluid in his abdomen that built up, which was more than a pint and a half and this hospital allowed it to remain and didn't even take a sample like they promised to do. The analysis showed that his body is fighting some sort of infection and his blood cells rapidly increased. Not only could they have removed the fluid, but they could have given him an antibiotic. They failed to give our antibiotic to our French bulldog as well when he had an infection. In my opinion, it is cruelty to a dog to do what they did and just take my money and allow him to suffer. He is anemic and fighting an infection and basically fighting for his life. Now they won't even respond to me. There are a few good doctors here that do the right thing. But has a hole, two out of our four visits in the last year. These guys have not done what was right for our dogs and left two dogs in pain leaving their hospital without proper care.

During a very difficult time for our family and our sweet baby girl, Dr. Leah proved to be the…read moreperfect person to help us get through a very difficult experience. Dr. Leah was professional, compassionate, gentle and kind. As a vet, she briefly discussed Roxy's condition with us and this helped me with all of the conflict that I felt regarding ending her health struggles and pain. Dr. Leah was sweet with her and made all of us feel comfortable. She suggested giving her treats as the procedure began and Roxy was so happy eating cheese that she did not feel the needle as I held her. Afterwards Dr. Leah gave us her time and did not rush us, which I appreciated. I had hoped to give our sweet girl the luxury of peace and love at the end, but I really did not expect her to go happily as she ate special treats. I am so truly grateful for that. Thank you so much.

April 15 stinks for 2 reasons now. I had to let go of my fuzzy son. Pets Farewell was curtious,…read morecaring, and compassionate. I highly recommend.

When it was close to our pet passing away, we found Only Cremations For Pets and spoke to Kayla…read more She answered all our questions about the process and services they would provide to our beloved dog, Ronni. She explained how we could watch as little or as much of the cremation process as we wished. She also explained the "Private Viewing" and what the entire package would cost and entail. The morning Ronni departed our life, we brought her to Only Cremations and they kept her for us until the viewing, which was a couple days later. The day of the viewing, we were already an emotional mess, but Brittany was there right away to show us the presentation of Ronni in the viewing room. She was beautiful and had a blanket laid over the lower half of her body. Ronni looked like she was peacefully sleeping. There was ambient lighting and somber, relaxing music playing, a vase of flowers nearby, a sofa, and of course a box of tissues for our use. We were given up to two hours to spend with Ronni in the private viewing room for us to say our last goodbyes. We felt grateful to see her beautiful face one last time. During this time, Aldair came in and took her clay paw prints and we also had some ink paw prints done. He did a great job capturing the definition of her paw prints. Both Brittany and Aldair made this time more supportable with their patience and compassion and the gentleness they had with our baby girl. When it was time for the cremation, we had to leave the viewing room and go to another room, as our 86 pound Ronni needed a larger cremator chamber. We were able to sit in this room and watch through a window as Aldair placed her into the compartment. We had previously viewed the entire cremation process with another pet of ours and wished to ensure we received only their cremains, with little chance of a mixture or unknown other pet being switched out. Sounds a little paranoid, but we've heard stories, and this way gave us peace of mind knowing we were definitely receiving Ronnie's cremains. After the cremation process, approximately 90 minutes later, Aldair carefully and thoughtfully prepared the cremains for us to be able to take our Ronni home with us in a nice wooden urn provided as part of the package. Brittany presented us with a fabric bag with the urn inside, along with the clay and ink paw prints, a certificate note of sorts, and a packet of flower seeds. We are so thankful for this experience your establishment provided. Some of the "mom and pop" stand alone facilities have been bought out by big chain corporations, and they do not provide this same service as you have given to us. It's almost as if they have something to hide or don't want you to see. You've provided us with the best farewell we could give Ronni and are so appreciative Dr. George Katcherian founded and created this location for us to give a compassionate goodbye to our loving pets.

We lost our fur baby and Only Cremations took great care of everything. David was in contact with…read moreme about the delivery. Thank you for your wonderful service

I wish Furrever Friends existed when my other dogs passed…read more Our dog, Franklin, died on Sunday. For over 11 years, he was a very important part of my family and friends. We are devastated. Not many crematoriums are open on Sundays. I called a number in Van Nuys that I found on Yelp, but the man referred me to Furrever Friends. I'm so glad he did. Heather at Furrever Friends was so kind on the phone and in person. She made the entire process very smooth and easy. She discussed everything with me - their strict cremation process, what to expect with the final package, etc. Honestly, I didn't ask; she just told me. I wasn't functioning very well that day. I picked up Franklin today after only a 4-day wait. At the shop, Heather surprised me with Frank's paw and nose prints on wood and paper! What a thoughtful idea! (I'm sure she told me about it on Sunday, but I really wasn't present.) I almost broke down in front of her when I saw his nose. We used to "boop" that thing! Frank himself is resting in a beautiful wooden box. He's coming home now. Heather, thank you so much for the amazing love and care you showed us! I won't forget you.

Back in April, my bsf lost her dog and used Furrever Friends to help her with her services. She put…read moreher dog down at a vet's clinic and FF offered a service to come pick up her dog directly from the clinic and handled everything that she wanted/needed perfectly. Last week on the 23rd right before christmas, my dog of 14 years passed away at home. I remembered my bsf used FF and I reached out to get their info. I contacted them immediately and was assisted by Heather. She was very kind and helpful over the phone, gave me all the info about the various packages they offer. They offer 3 different cremations packages (private, witness, and communal). I chose to go with private bc witness was more than double the price of private. However, don't be nervous about going with private bc they have numerous ways to ensure that you will be obtaining your pet's remains back even if you aren't able to witness the full process. The private package included a simple urn (a box), paw/nose impression, and fur clipping. In their viewing room, they have numerous urns to choose from and upgrade from the package. Although it was so close to the holidays, I was able to pick up my baby girl the day after christmas. They were kind enough to gift us with a bamboo impression of her nose and paw as an ornament as well. The whole service and communication was truly great. I had no doubt in trusting Heather and her family with taking care of my pet. You can feel how much they care about animals and their passion in helping families get closure and having a beautiful send off for their pets. I will definitely recommend Furrever Friends to all pet owners when it's time to say goodbyes to our fur babies.

It was incredibly difficult for us to accept the loss of our childhood dog, Chloe, but finding…read moreGentle Journey helped ease some of that pain. I'm so grateful we found such a compassionate business. They were able to take Chloe the same day we contacted them, while also giving us the time we needed to grieve and move forward at our own pace. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who wants their furry friend to be in caring hands. Because of them, we were able to reunite Chloe with her sister, who missed her just as much as we did. It means so much to have her back home where she belongs. Thank you, Gentle Journey, for making this possible.

Losing a pet is one of the hardest things to go through, and after finding out my cat had passed…read moreaway overnight, I was completely overwhelmed and scrambling to figure out what to do next. I came across this place and they answered my call right away with so much kindness and empathy during such a difficult moment. I truly appreciated how compassionate and understanding they were throughout the entire process. Within just an hour or two, they were able to come pick up my boy, and they kept me updated every step of the way so I never felt left wondering what was happening. They communicated clearly, let me know when everything was ready, and made an incredibly painful experience feel a little less heavy. I also chose a package that included his fur clipping, a paw print, and a beautiful box for his ashes with his photo placed on the front. Receiving those keepsakes meant so much to me and made everything feel a little more personal and comforting during such a heartbreaking time. I'm truly grateful for the care, respect, and compassion they showed both me and my cat. Thank you again for helping me through one of the hardest moments of my life.

I want to thank Danielle and Dr. Becky for their quick help for my family and I. Danielle was kind…read moreenough to take the information about Sonny's urgent need when I initially called and was able to contact Dr. Becky, who graciously accepted taking our last minute late night house call (It was maybe less than an hour notice). Dr. Becky was gentle, patient, and flexible. She not only provided her services excellently, she explained every step, waiting to make sure we were ready for each step, told us what to expect and made a sad situation as positive as she could. The vehicle that Dr. Becky uses to transport our beloved boy was arranged beautifully. She had a blanket to keep him covered while he was transported into her van. She allowed us to have extra goodbye time and we each got to say goodbye again. My only suggestion for people who are paying for these services would be when the doctor asks If you'd prefer to complete payment before or after services, choose before. I chose to do it after and providing a payment while you're actively grieving is an interesting feeling and sight, and I'm sure it could also be uncomfortable for the doctor seeing a family crying and still having to ask for method of payment - sorry Dr. Becky. The next day, I saw I had received a voicemail from an unknown number. Dr. Becky left me a voicemail just to check in and see how we were doing since Sonny's passing and to let us know that she was thinking of us - thank you Dr. Becky. 2 weeks later, I followed up with AHPE to inquire on any steps I should be taking regarding picking up my boy's ashes. Danielle reached out to me directly via email and let me know that he was ready to be picked up, and it felt like a full circle moment. Danielle helped me from the first time I called needing help and was the last person I communicated with after all was said and done - Thank you Danielle, please know that those little details do stay with us. Danielle's email was kind and supportive, as every interaction I've had with her had been. Once my family and I arrived to pick up Sonny, at the address provided, the woman at the desk very kindly went to the back to grab our boy. She opened the gift box, created by Honor Pet, and revealed a beautiful wooden box with intricate carvings, the certification of water cremation (impressive service), a vial of my boy's fur, and the 2 paw prints we paid for. What we didn't pay for, that this company Honor Pet provided, was a candle that came with a cute poem, a packet of flower seeds (Forget-Me-Nots....are you crying yet?), a brochure for Pet Loss Grief, and my favorite one that I was not expecting..a little cardstock page, maybe 4x6" of his big booper snooper. My boys nose that I kissed so frequently in life, and was the last thing I kissed before saying goodbye to his body. We paid for the ashes, the paws, and I don't remember if the vial of fur was included or not, but the manner that each person and company, At Home Pet Euthanasia and Honor Pet, took care of Sonny and my family, made it worth every penny. When making the difficult decision at the vet's office to take him home, they offered to lower the price to be able to help us. We said, it's not all about the money, it's what we want for him. So, is it expensive? Yeah, but everything is. Could our situation have been handled or cared for better than it was? Probably not. I will recommend these services to anyone unfortunate enough to need them because they truly care about you and your loved one and we felt that.

Thank you to everyone at this company, to the sweet lady that took my call the night before whose…read morename I didn't catch, to Dr. Daniel for being so compassionate and patient. My 14 year old boy was suffering from organ failure from a quick and aggressive cancer. And though we tried to save him, it all happened so quick and we unfortunately had to make the call to give him peace. The quickness of everything left me scrambling to find a vet that could come the next day. I knew I wanted my boy to pass on his favorite couch surrounded by family, and luckily this wonderful company had an opening for the following day. Dr. Daniel explained how everything would happen and I could tell he went peacefully. The only discomfort he had was the sedation shot which Dr. Daniel explained would sting just a little bit. I can't express how grateful I am to have had such a beautiful process arranged for my boy The best final gift to him Though it can be pricey, it's worth absolutely every penny to have had such a wonderful end of life experience as this Thank you all