Dr. Shanan was our very first vet when we moved here in 2013. I was simply in awe by our first visit, which began by him meeting my dogs on the floor. Such kindness and sensitivity. Fast forward to this past weekend. After a long time in coming, it was decided on Friday that my girl needed to be released from this world on Monday. When my current vet said the name, Dr. Shanan the immediate flood of relief I felt was overwhelming. We had been treated by this amazing man - his kindness to all and sensitivity and compassion towards animals is astounding. My girl is running free in wild fields and is happy again thanks to Dr. Shanan. My grief was sincerely lessened by the dignity, sensitivity and compassion with which she was treated and released. Dr. Shanan is a remarkable human being and has a gift with animals. He's just an amazing person. Help you and your beloved, call Dr. Shanan. Trust me, he's the real deal. read more

I called Dr. Shanan after my cat stopped eating, following a terminal diagnosis from her primary vet. I didn't want to bring her into the office to be put to sleep because she found travel so upsetting; it seemed cruel to stress her out on her last day. I had expected that he would come and put her to sleep right away. Instead, Dr. Shanan gave us 2 extra weeks with our cat, with care and support that ensured that they were comfortable weeks for her. His nurse, Greer, was always available by text and was willing to come over to administer medication when we couldn't be there. When she visited, she stayed long enough to provide quality time and snuggles to our cat. She also came twice to show us how to administer an IV and to drop off more medication. Dr. Shanan is perfect for the work he does. He is calm, patient, and humble, and he was comforting not only to our cat but also to us. His knowledge of and attention not only the physical care of our cat but also our emotional and psychological needs as the parents of a dying animal was incredibly impressive and much appreciated. read more

Dr. Shanan and his staff were compassionate, appropriate and supportive as our dog Murphy neared the end of life. Murf was on hospice for a few weeks before he passed. The medications, recommendations and perspective provided during this time were invaluable to my whole family. Murphy's pain was treated, as were my anxieties that I'd waited too long or that it wasn't yet time, as it was emphasized that Murphy's tolerance of pain and his declining functional status should be the guiding principle in his treatment. Dr. Shanan gave Murphy a dignified and fair death, a true compliment to the fourteen years I spent with this loving, strong and fun companion. read more

Having to put down a pet is one of life's hardest decisions. At home euthanasia with Compassionate Veterinary makes that final decision calm and peaceful. Dr. Shanan's services come highly recommend. read more

Deciding it was time to end my cat Heidi's life was incredibly difficult. However, being able to hold her in the comfort of the home she'd known for years while she was lovingly and gently taken care of by Dr. Joshi was the best thing I could have done. Dr. Joshi took her time and talked me through all of the signs to confirm that Heidi was, in fact, dying and that this was the best thing for her. She was patient and incredibly kind and made a heart wrenching experience bearable. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she was. If you find yourself in the awful position of having to make such a tough choice, I highly recommend having Dr. Joshi see you through it. read more

Dr Shanan was referred to us from relatives who highly recommended him. We were completely blindsided by our beloved dog's illness and contacted Dr Shanan when our boy deteriorated very quickly. Dr Shanan responded very quickly (even though we called him late evening) and he showed up by 8 a m the next morning. Dr Shanan was very, very compassionate and concerned about our much beloved family member. Dr Shanan and his assistant called a few times after to check up on us. Such a rare, caring vet with a great staff read more

Dr. Shanan made a very difficult day for our family much easier for everyone. He was excellent to work with - very kind, respectful, and gentle. I appreciated that I could do the initial outreach via text as it's a difficult topic to discuss via phone. Thank you Dr. Shanan. read more

I cannot begin to say how great this Vet was. I have never been thru anything so difficult in my life, and she made the experience loving, calm and soulful. SHe explained everything simply, and took as much time as we needed between steps. My kids and husband and I couldn't have asked for a more loving ending to our dogs life. Thank you Dr. J! YOu are an incredible human for taking on this task for so many people and their beloved pets. If you are considering Euthanasia for your pet, I don't think you could do better than Compassionate Heart. They come to your home, and make the experience memorable and heartfelt and loving. read more

Dr. Shanan's services were so helpful during such a difficult time. Unlike some of the other at home vet services, Dr. Shanan offered more than just euthanasia. Our cat, Pierre, had cancer, and absolutely hated going to the vet. Our goal was to make his last months as stress-free as possible, so we opted to do chemo treatment at home. Dr. Shanan would come out to do blood work on Pierre and send it to our regular vet who would analyze the results and release a chemo pill to our local Walgreens that we could administer ourselves at home. This was a dramatic increase to his quality of life because it meant only 5 minutes of someone putting a needle in him and then being put right back into his normal environment instead of 2 hours-ish of needing a car ride to the vet, being in a foreign environment, being taken "in the back" where he isn't with anyone he knows, then coming back via another car ride (which he hates). We didn't opt for chemo shots, but if we had, I know that Dr. Shanan was also willing to administer those chemo shots in-home as well. Eventually, the time did come where Pierre showed us signs that it was the end for him (hiding in dark places, lethargic, struggling to breathe on his own), and we had Dr. Shanan come again. You will never see Dr. Shanan in a rush. He really took his time to assess Pierre and let us talk through options (if we wanted him back in intensive care, what his quality of life would be, how to know that Pierre has already started the dying process, what might happen if we do/don't euthanize, etc.). When we decided to move forward with the euthanasia, he let us take as much time as needed to say our goodbyes. I liked that he was willing to go to where the cat was, and not move the cat out of the place he chose as his safe place. The whole process was far more peaceful than I expected. Dr Shanan was very respectful. We chose to bury Pierre ourselves, but Dr. Shanan did offer cremation services as well as gave us the option to keep him for as much time as we wanted and then come back later to get him when we were ready, and that feeling of "not being rushed" was comforting. I'm very impressed by how responsive Dr. Shanan was. I had originally called about 3 in-home vets, and Dr. Shanan was by far the quickest to return calls. When in a meeting, he would even send a text immediately that he would be available shortly. He came at the last minute when I needed, and even said he was willing to come at 1am on Pierre's last day. I can't thank him enough for the support during an otherwise such difficult time. read more

Dr. Shanan deserves an extra special spot in Heaven as he is a true blessing. He did a phone consult for me as I didn't know if it was time to put down my beloved Corgi. I had just found out he had terminal lung cancer. I wanted him to stay with me as long as possible but not if it meant he was going to suffer. We had made an appointment for him to come on a Saturday to "see" where Bubbas was at. By Friday morning, I knew what I had to do and it was hands down the worst thing I've ever done. He didn't hesistate to get to my house as soon as he could. He let our Ridgeback sit next to him so he could see his brother. By the time he left, we were all in tears. He not only sent a condolence card but also made a donation in Bubbas honor. Dr. Shanan is one of the kindest souls you'll ever meet. I highly recommend him! read more

They are the best. I can't say enough good things about Compassionate Veterinary Hospice. We were lucky enough to have almost 16 great years of life with our dog but we could tell the time had come and needed to make arrangements. She never liked going to the vet and we didn't want her to be more stressed than necessary. I called CVH early in the morning on December 30th and they responded right away and were able to come to my house the next day (New Year's Eve) and help out. Dr. Shanan called me beforehand to discuss the situation and get a feel for what we were dealing with, which was much appreciated. When it came time for our appointment for at home euthanasia he was prompt, caring, and gentle. I'm very grateful to have found them and thankful for their help in letting our dog go in peace. Additionally they were prompt about informing us of when her remains were available for pickup and offered support from grief counselors which we didn't need but I was surprised to see offered. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I've used Dr Shanan since Sept 2005 when I needed a housecall vet after I had surgery and was unable to lift more than 5 lbs. He came over within a few hours and has been my cats' vet for the past twelve years. He does a lot more than home euthanasia which is just one of the numerous services he provides. He has extended the length and quality of life of two of my elderly cats including Tiger who lived to 22 and Cupid who is now 18 and thriving under Dr Shanan's care after almost dying earlier this year. He has always been more than responsive during pet health emergencies. For instance, when Tiger collapsed on a Saturday evening, he arrived in 30" flat during a snowstorm and provided major emotional support during Tiger's final two days. Since I have 7 cats, it is much more convenient to have one "giant housecall" for everyone rather than make multiple trips to the animal hospital. He has provided in-home euthanasia for two cats and arrived in less than an hour both times and stayed with us a long time afterwards to provide support. However, these two end-of-life events are only a small fraction of Dr Shanan's services over the years, and currently all 7 of my cats including 18 y/o Cupid are all in excellent health thanks to Dr Shanan's skilled and compassionate veterinary care. read more