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    Compassionate Veterinary Hospice

    4.7 (53 reviews)
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    Kelcie D.

    Yesterday was the worst day of my life, but Dr. Bartell made the process of putting my 22-year-old best friend to sleep as peaceful as possible. My best friend, Pumpkin, got diagnosed with multiple forms of cancer in her intestines and stomach. It only took a few days for her decline to become abundantly clear, and as soon as I knew the sweet kitty that was at my side was no longer truly "my girl", I reached out to Compassionate Veterinary Hospice for guidance because I had zero ability to remain objective in this situation. Tracy was able to coordinate an in-home consultation for us for the next day. Dr. Bartell showed up at the house and exuded a very kind & compassionate aura. She sat with me and Pumpkin on the bed and thoroughly walked me through Pumpkin's diagnosis from our vet, what it meant, and what her professional opinion was in terms of treatment and/or outcomes. Dr. Bartell was not only there for me and my feelings, but she was a full advocate for Pumpkin from a physical, spiritual, and emotional perspective. Once we (aka me- Dr. Bartell was beyond professional and did not inflict her opinion on what I should do, but instead, supported me in my intuition) decided that the most loving thing to do was put Pumpkin to sleep, Dr. Bartell talked me through what the whole process would entail, what each medicine did and what Pumpkin's experience would be throughout the process. Suffice it to say, after Pumpkin was no longer earthside, I was devastated. Dr. Bartell gave me a basket to transport Pumpkin, and we brought her down to the car. I didn't even think to have expectations about the transport process, but I was so relieved and pleased to see the environment in which Pumpkin was being transported. She was tucked in a basket with a fluffy blanket, in a clean and cozy car with fake plants and candles to make it a peaceful environment. Dr. Bartell gave me time to say goodbye and when it was time for them to leave, Dr. Bartell closed the trunk and had her hand on her heart in a fully present and honoring way. There was not one moment where I felt rushed, judged, "over the top" or an inconvenience to Dr. Bartell. I'm going to have to wrap this up because I am in hysterics, but Dr. Bartell, genuinely thank you for being there for my fuzzy bestie & me. It's a unique experience to consider that you will be a key character in my life forever- despite being a stranger. Thank you so much for your support, professionalism, kindness, and empathy during Pumpkin's transition & the worst moment of my life. I can't wait to get Pumpkin's ashes, clay paw print and ink nose print back so I can honor my sweet little girl.

    Robin C.

    Our beloved cat got seriously ill very quickly over the Christmas holiday time and after bringing her home from the emergency vet, she let us know it was time to go. I spoke with Lisa and she worked with me to arrange a home visit by Dr. Brooke Bartell. The online consultation with Dr. Bartell was reassuring and helped me to prepare. Although I had another cat euthanized in a vet office, it was clear from the conversation it was going to be a different experience at home. I understand some people might find the pre-visit consultation unnecessary, but I appreciated the time to meet Dr. Bartell before she showed up at my door and her explanation of how the visit was going to progress only at the pace set by our cat and the time we needed to say our goodbyes. Once Dr. Bartell crossed the threshold to our house, it was apparent her focus was on our cat and assessing the cat's needs. At every stage Dr. Bartell explained what she was going to do before doing it, all the while offering love and kindness to our cat as well as us. We did not feel rushed at all and our cat was made as comfortable as she could be. The word 'compassionate' could not be more fitting. I should also mention the pre-visit registration process offers a variety of services for taking care of your pet after death, from leaving the animal for you to take care of, to cremation without the ashes being returned, or private cremation where you get the ashes back. At this writing I don't have the ashes back, but I trust they will arrive in a reasonable amount of time and in an appropriate container. Obviously, I don't want to think about having to do pet euthanasia again, but if I have a choice, this in-home service is absolutely what I will do. Thank you for the love, care and respect you paid to our Hester and to us, Dr. Bartell.

    Leo, the "goodest" cat in the universe!

    If there were more than five stars to leave for this review, I'd check them all and set them in a constellation shaped like a heart. Compassionate Veterinary Hospice helped my husband and me to get through the illness and death of our 18 year old cat, Leo. He'd been in their care for just over a year and he would not have had the quality of life and well-being that he had if not for the care and tending of Dr. Shannan, Dr. Brooke, all the vet techs who looked after him -- especially Irene and Rebecca. As well as Leo, I feel that my husband and I were taken care of too. The love and respect that the staff showed for Leo included us as pet parents and we will be forever grateful for their empathy and love. On a last note, Leo's litter mate, Gracie also received great love and attention, and my husband and I were given great advice about how to take care of her after losing her brother. We are so fortunate to have been in the care of Compassionate Veterinary Hospice. They are the best.

    Tootsie Roll

    Every single interaction was perfection. Every phone call, email and of course the vet that came to our home was wonderful. They were an integral part of our healing which was not expected....highly recommend.

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    Mary T.

    I never thought I'd be consulting Dr. Shanan again so soon, but weeks after Riley died my vet gave my other cat, Frank, a grim prognosis. Frank was good at hiding his symptoms and quite the copy cat, so a little weight loss and increased water consumption escaped my attention. Like the last time, I reached out to Dr. Shanan and gave him an idea of what was going on with Frank, so when the time came there would be less explaining. I'm knocking this review down a star because of follow up. Frank developed an abscessed tooth and antibiotics weren't controlling it any more. It was Sunday and he had an appointment at the vet the following morning to remove it. That morning he exhibited signs of pain, refusing to eat or do much of anything other than lift his little head now and again. Not knowing what to do, I called Dr. Shanan for advice and left a message. The message says he's available 24/7 and offers an alternate emergency number. Last time, he called me before I could finish dialing the emergency number. I left my message and waited. After hearing nothing for two hours, I called my friend, a vet tech, for advice. She was able to help me comfort Frank and get him eating. I expected to hear from Dr. Shanan later that day; I assumed he was tied up with other patients and gave him the benefit of the doubt. After nothing for days, I reached out via email and expressed my extreme disappointment. Dr. Shanan returned my email today, noting had been out of town without access to email or voicemail. I get it, everyone needs time off, but when your business is hospice care, you absolutely need vacation messages on all of your contact methods or a backup plan for coverage. I struggled with whether a one star reduction was enough; watching an animal in pain is heartbreaking and makes you feel helpless. I settled on four stars because he was so good with Riley and responsive every other time I reached out.

    My baby on our last day together. Thank you CVH for making it as painless as possible
    Katie D.

    No one ever wants to review a place like this. I didn't think I'd have to be doing something like this for a while still. Compassionate Veterinary Hospice lives up to their name in so many ways. I lost my precious baby Gus last week. A chronic illness finally caught up and I needed to give him a gentle way out. He was so strong, and too stubborn, to go out on his own. Under a strong recommendation, I reached out to CVH to give my fluffy boy a relief from his pain. Right from the beginning, the phone call to set up the appointment was so so sooooo nice and the staff were so incredibly kind and comforting in their words. Dr. Joshi was amazing on that day and was so soft and gentle with my sweet kitty. She gave him the most peaceful ending and provided us with so much support. Picking up his ashes today once again caused the waterworks and I just broke down. Rebecca gave me one of the best hugs I've ever had and just comforted me as a wept. I needed that so badly and it was perfect. This whole situation just sucked. Gus was the best cat in the world. I still can't believe he's gone. My heart will continue to hurt for a long time. But Compassion Veterinary Hospice made this crappy situation as good as it possibly could have been. They took care of everything with the type of loving kindness that you would expect from a close friend, but they somehow manage to provide to all of their patients. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you so much. I hope to never see you all again (ha), but if I haven't make that decision again, I know who I will call.

    Bob-o & Waffle, both helped by Dr. Shanan.
    Lauren E.

    First of all I'm so sorry if you're reading this and you have a pet who may need euthanasia. I just went through it this morning and it's gutting. Dr. Shanan helped me end the life of my cat Bobalu 2 years ago. Today my other cat Waffle was ready to go. I knew for sure that Waffle was in the death process but I was having a really hard time deciding whether I should let him complete that process on his own. Dr. Shanan's responsiveness and availability for phone and video consultations is incredibly helpful and comforting. He never told me what I should do and instead offered options and his seasoned perspective on what my cats were going through. He is gentle and empathetic. There was a moment today where I fully expressed the pain, it came out big, and his response was so affirming. It's hard to describe and impossible to fake; I wish everyone knew how to respond to pain and sadness with such presence. Thank you Dr. Shanan, for helping my loved ones die well.

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    $425 for at-home euthanasia. It's a lot of money but I believe it's comparable to other providers and I think it's worth it if you can afford it. $165 for "memorial" cremation… 

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    I've been bringing my pets here for years probably at least 10 at this point and have continued…read moremaking the 45-minute drive because I trusted them. I understand that prices have gone up everywhere over the past few years, but the increases here feel significant. I recently found a 2021 receipt showing the exam fee was $65 and it's now $88. Nail trims are now an additional $19, which used to be included at some point, and my recent visit for an exam and routine vaccines totaled $300. Unfortunately, it's just no longer affordable for us, so we'll be looking elsewhere.

    I really like this vet, and have been going to it for about a year now. I had brought my new kitten…read moreat the beginning of the year for vaccines and whatnot. He is an extremely shy cat who curls up into himself out of fear. The vet and vet techs are always super gentle with him because of how fearful he is. I had him neutered at this location without issue, and the price was reasonable. I have also taken him in for anal gland expression and it was a quick tech visit, so only $32. They were able to get me in on a weekend. One thing I like in particular is that they have their own parking lot. It is small but most places around that location you have to find street parking. This clinic is also responsive via email, and has helped me order flea meds through Chewy. I will continue to bring my cat here and also consider having his teeth cleaned next year, because their prices are fair and their staff is friendly.

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