Losing a pet is never an easy thing but HOW you say goodbye MATTERS. We contacted Dr. Susan Holt…read moreat Say Goodbye at Home when we knew our precious little golden, Sailor, was failing. Dr. Holt was absolutely AMAZING. Her love and care for animals and her undertaking of her business says it all. It can't be easy for Dr. Holt to travel to pet owners homes and face tears and anguish every day, but that's exactly why she does what she does. So pet owners can peacefully say goodbye to their pets in the comfort of their own homes. Despite our sorrow, we felt so good about how our little warrior just drifted off in one of her favorite spots in the house. Dr. Holt was extremely caring and gave us time with her..comforting us and assuring us of our decision. If the time ever comes when you have to face this painful decision, I highly recommend Dr. Holt for a caring and beautiful sendoff. Thank you Dr. Holt for your strength and love. We miss our Sailor every day, but you have made us smile as she was so peaceful and ready for her journey to once again be united with her brother Sam over the rainbow bridge.

I messaged Dr Holt on a weekend night and she got right back to me. She came and picked up my baby…read moreParker. Dr Holt is so compassionate and you can see how much she cares and feels your pain. Thank you Dr Holt for taking good care of my baby Parker.

A review I wish I never had to write. Our fur baby, Panini, was nearing the end of his fight with…read morelymphoma and we made the decision to say goodbye to him at home, where he could be with us and our other kitty in his familiar surroundings. We reached out to Betsy and planned for her to come the afternoon the next day; immediately, on the phone, I was soothed by her calm, compassionate manner and knew Panini would be in good hands. The night before, the ER vet let us know Panini was declining faster; we went over to BluePearl in Waltham (which I also recommend) and texted Betsy if she could come in at her earliest. She responded promptly and said she could. With sick pets operating on a very fluid schedule, we really appreciated her accommodating us. I thank Betsy for walking us through the procedure and explaining the steps. She had an incredible bedside manner and gave us time to grieve. I'm not sure how she does it but I'm so glad and grateful for how kindly she treated both us and Panini during this time. We had a ton of questions before, during, and after, and she answered them all with patience. If you need someone to give the best for your pet and to treat them as if they were her own, please call Betsy.

We could not have asked for a better person to provide euthanasia services for our dogs. She…read moreattended to our 14 and 13 year old ridgebacks some years apart, one just a few days ago. Betsy is technically skillful but also extraordinarily compassionate, understanding, soft spoken and gentle toward both our beloved dogs and the family members present for our dogs' final moments, one on a familiar couch and one on the grass in the yard he so enjoyed. She clearly understands and feels the trauma we were feeling and made our pet' s passing as easy as possible. She assisted at every step, and stayed to help until all was done. We are very grateful to her for making these difficult steps less painful. We were so very lucky to find her. She is the best.

Surell and her team have been caring for my Jack Russels for years! She has improved the lives of…read moreall of my dogs, and I trust her judgment based upon my experiences with her, implicitly! Since we don't ever board our dogs, Surell manages their vaccinations and medications accordingly, and always offers me options regarding their care. Most importantly, however, is that Surell and everyone who works for her are truly compassionate and caring, and it shows every time they come over. We are never rushed, we feel like she and her team are always 110% there, and I'm so grateful that our family found the Hopkinton Home Veterinary Service!

This crew is amazing. We have a very nervous rescue and in-home has been a lifesaver. Dr. Macchi…read moreand Keeghan (sp?) are the best and I can't recommend them highly enough.

There is nothing like losing your best friend, but Dr. Cushing made the experience as good as it…read morecould be. She was so helpful along the way, when it became clear that our beloved girl was slowing down. When the time finally came, Dr. Cushing was readily available to answer all of our questions, talk with us about what we should expect, and was a great communicator during travel times. On the day of the euthenasia, she was kind, patient, and gentle. She was so caring and made sure that our last moments with our soul dog were beautiful. I can't even thank her enough, and I can't encourage you enough to work with Dr. Cushing when it's your pet's time. We have no regrets--it's worth every single cent to help them transition to death in the comfort of their home and your arms.

Dr. Cushing helped us say goodbye to our 15.5 year old pup. She showed such compassion and empathy…read morethrough the whole process. She made one of the worst days as good as it possibly could be.

Christina is the most remarkably kind women. She made this very tough experience as smooth and…read moreseamless as it could be. She was so helpful with sharing her own experiences and she provided the most amazing resources to help us talk with our children about the loss of our dog, Toni. She has followed up several times to make sure we are doing well. She was a godsend! Working with her was one of the best decisions and I really feel that we honored Toni by choosing her. A+++++++

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I don't know how to express our feelings of gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Kennedy. She was…read morerecommended to me by another doctor. This week we had to make the hardest decision regarding our 16 year old Shepherd mix. He was clearly failing health wise, having breathing problems and could not walk or stand for more than a few minutes. We knew he had no quality of life and was suffering. We called Dr. Kennedy the day before and spoke about our boy and the decision we knew was inevitable and made the appointment. When she came to our home the next day she was kind, gentle and empathetic. She prepared us for the steps she would perform. My son and I stayed with him, loving in him and telling him how much we love him. Within 10 minutes it was over. He went to heaven to run and play with his best friend Diamond who passed in her sleep six months earlier. This was the worst decision we had to make but Dr. Kennedy walked through it with us and we are forever grateful to have been able to allow our boy to go to rest at home.

My baby, Pebbles, literally wandered up to my front door when she was 6 weeks old. She was with me…read morefor 18 years; through relationships, retirement, moves, and everything in between. Always waiting for me by the front door, always purring in my arms, and always giving me her love. Her time came relatively quickly (within about two weeks) and I wasn't going to force her to endure being put into a carrier and taken to the Vet's Office, afraid, in her final hour. I just couldn't do that to her. She trusted me. I was given a referral for Dr. Kennedy and I'm so glad I reached out. Dr. Kennedy was kind, suggested ways to mediate Pebbles pain, offered cremation, gave me options for an urn, and was both empathetic and, frankly, very sweet. She helped Pebbles to transition as peacefully as possible, giving me time with her and I was holding her as she passed, laying in my bed (instead of a sterile, stainless steel exam table, with dogs barking in the background). When Pebbles finished transitioning, Dr. Kennedy wrapped Pebbles in a blanket, with respect and love, and took her to be cremated for me. Her kindness and sympathy were wonderful and very helpful for my experience. The cost for in-home euthanasia is obviously higher that taking your pet to the Vet, but worth every penny. Considering the love they gave you throughout their lives, how can you consider exposing your loved companion to fear in their last hours ? I would completely recommend Dr. Kennedy. She was wonderful.

It took me a while to write this because losing a pet truly feels like losing a family member. We…read morehad the privilege of working with Dr. Mary from Honored Hearts while our beloved cat, Mila, was battling cancer, respiratory distress, and diabetes. Mila was on morphine for pain and steroids to help her breathe, and throughout it all, Dr. Mary was there for us every step of the way. She checked in daily, came by frequently with medications, and always made time to see Mila in person. When it was time to say goodbye, I cannot stress enough how incredible Dr. Mary was -- not only with Mila but with our entire family. Her compassion, kindness, and gentle nature made an unbearable moment just a little more bearable. If you are caring for a sick pet, I cannot recommend Dr. Mary and Honored Hearts enough. She is a truly special person, and we are forever grateful for the care she provided to Mila and to us.

Dr Mary is an Angel. She is kind, compassionate and just gets it. I knew we were in good hands…read morefrom the first communication. She gets what a tough day it can be for people and does everything she can to help make it better. She texts you updates of her eta. She truly cares about you and your pet. So grateful I found her and would highly recommend her. Don't think twice about booking with her, you will thank yourself after for having someone make a tough day a little brighter.

My beloved lovebird passed away when I got home around 7. I know it was after hours but I sent them…read morean email to contact me. They called me back within 10 minutes. The person I spoke to was very sympathetic since I was a hot boogery mess. I made an appointment for the next morning to drop off my bird. The day of appointment, Alicia was waiting for me and opened the door to greet me. We went over pricing and she helped me pick out a nice urn. I was also able to have it engraved. I sadly handed her my baby and cried all the way home. On Monday morning, I was notified my baby was ready to be picked up. I was pleased with my experience. Thank you Alicia for your kindness!

On April 12, 2025, I paid $198.12 for a $90 urn and what I believed to be for cremation services…read more On April 15, they called me to say I needed to pay another $295 for private cremation because it was not included in the first payment. They should have asked for the total payment the first time instead of leading me to believe that the $198.12 covered the private cremation. About a month later, the manager called me to inform me that they sent me an empty urn without my dog's ashes. This is a big mistake. Even with a partial refund, this is something that cannot be overlooked.

Always know I'm going to be very satisfied with the care given to Emmie. Full examination. The…read moreenvironment is very clean. Staff there are very caring . You can tell they are all animal lovers. No question is silly. There very knowledgeable and never in a rush even when you know it's a crazy day. Definitely recommend.

Brought my dog here for her annual check up after recently moving to the area. Everyone from check…read morein to the Vet herself was very pleasant and helpful. My dog is very skittish, despite this they made her feel comfortable and were quick so we were in and out in no time. On top of this I found the Vet to be very kind and patient as well as knowledgeable. She took the time to explain everything and made the experience a pleasant one. Thank you!