Absolutely amazing…read more All of the reviews say it all already, but given how many keep adding their reviews speaks to the incredible service they provide, and how passionate we are about our own personal pet story and BluePearl's part in that story. Our Lilah was 18 years old and had kidney disease and hyperthyroidism for 3 years. Having cats before, I knew it was futile to fight old age and disease. I gave her, her meds, but I wanted to be accepting that cats don't live forever. Interestingly, Lilah kept kicking despite the disease. She kept going along, and I knew one day I would know when it was time. Lilah was a consummate house cat. She was perfectly happy being indoors, with a warm place to sleep and nothing exciting going on. And so, when it was time, we knew Lilah didn't want to go anywhere. She just wanted to be home, with us cuddled around her. BluePearl made the process so easy. From the online appointment system (because, who wants to call a place to say those words 'i'd like to make an appointment to euthanize my cat?!) to the vet who came so compassionately. Lilah didn't even notice anything was going on, which was amazing because she didn't need any more stress. The vet walked in so gently and explained everything to us so compassionately, and allowed the process to be so amazingly peaceful. Even when it was time to take her away, she wrapped her delicately in this fluffy bed, so respectfully. Yes, it was pricey, but it was totally worth it. I'd recommend Blue Pearl for sure, and would use their services again, if need be. Thank you so much!

Dr. Michelle Rose recently helped our little buddy, Bandit, to cross the rainbow bridge gently and…read morepeacefully in his favorite sunny spot on the bed. She explained the process to us before beginning and provided comfort to us while we petted and kissed our boy as he slipped away. We felt so fortunate that we were able to give him a stress free passing for the many years of joy and companionship he gave us. And we are so very grateful to Dr. Michelle for her professionalism, kindness and care in making this difficult time bearable. We would highly recommend Dr. Michelle and Blue Pearl for end of life services for your family fur baby.

Our family would like to thank the in office staff and Dr. Ruthie for their tremendous compassion…read moreand extreme care from beginning to end. It was difficult processing the thought of having to let our Kaia girl cross the rainbow bridge. We have previously used Lap of Love for our 16 year old year old yorkie and had a great experience under a very sad circumstance. We appreciate everything you've done and allowed Kaia to remain at home with us. Lap of Love made this very difficult time stress free and their compassion for our grieving family. Thank you Dr Ruthie for explaining the process and allowing us the time we needed to say goodbye. You are a true professional.

I had to euthanize my 16 year old dog due to her declining health and quality of life. For weeks I…read morewas going back and forth about it but Lap of Love made me feel better about my decision. I really appreciated the people I spoke to over the phone when asking questions about the whole procedure and setting up the appointment because they were very supportive and respectful. Dr. Renee was amazing. Very sweet to my baby girl on her final day with us and she was comfortable and peaceful in her passing. They offer a complimentary clay paw print and Dr. Renee was able to shave some hair for me. It was a quick procedure and Dr. Renee ensured that she was in no pain during the procedure and she was safe when being taken away. I chose to do private cremation and was able to pick up the ashes from the crematory after a few days. I've had to euthanize previous dogs before but this was my first time using Lap of Love and I thought the whole process was perfect for my old gal.

Dr. Stephanie is a very caring, gentle and compassionate veterinarian. When our dog needed to…read morecross the Rainbow Bridge, having her come to the house helped make a very difficult day easier to say a gentle and painless goodbye to our fur baby. She thoroughly explained everything that would take place, and didn't rush the process, giving me quiet time with my dog as he drifted away to sleep. Highly recommend this very kind and caring doctor!!

Dr. Stephanie was great. She was upfront with all the costs. When it came time to say goodbye to…read moreour sweet Zoe, Dr. Stephanie was able to come out the next day. She was very professional and compassionate. She explained the process while being empathetic. I would definitely recommend Dr. Stephanie.

Dr. Ma was so kind to both me and my sweet Betty - everything went really well. I highly recommend…read moreher.

After 16 wonderful years, it was time to say goodbye to my beloved dog, Bear…read more When the dreadful day arrived, Bear did not feel any stress. It was just like any other day that he was sleeping in on my bed. Dr. Ma made sure I had time to spend with Bear every step of the process. Bear and I are fortunate and grateful to have found Dr. Ma. Every small gesture revealed how much she truly cares. She is gifted with the grace and compassion to handle such heavy grief. Thank you for offering such an invaluable and heartfelt service.

I cannot fully express how much Cara has done for me and my lil Capone. I was referred to her…read morethrough a mutual friend when I found out my little guy was diagnosed with a terminal disease. I couldn't have asked for better therapist and person to bring into my life during the most difficult of times. From our very first session, it's like it was meant to be. She was so incredibly understanding and compassionate. She basically held my hand through all the steps I had to go through, that Capone and I had to go through together. She stood by our side for a year. She guided me, emotionally and spiritually. She taught me how to think rationally when making tough decisions, she celebrated our small wins, she talked to me through the darkest of times, all the vet visit, radiation treatments, times filled with tears and guilt. She honored the bond Capone and I have. She helped me stay strong. she taught me to write down what I was feeling, she showed me techniques to get through moments when I would be alone. she constantly checked in and made sure I kept in touch. She held space and even cried with me. And after everything was all said and done, she was still right there, spiritually and emotionally by Capone and my side. She has so much experience with animals both in the veterinary field and as a fur mama herself. I could not have asked for anyone better to be by my side, to share Capone and my journey with. I am forever grateful, and truly honored to have met her. She has a very special gift and an even more beautiful heart. I couldn't recommend her enough. This is exactly what she was born to do. To Cara, Today, 4.16.24, marks the one year anniversary since Capone transitioned. I just wanted to reach out and tell you I am forever grateful for all of your love and support through that really hard time. Thank you for showing up for Capone and I, thank you for selflessness, thank you for your patience, thank you for your understanding. Thank you for your beautiful heart and thank you for being the incredible friend you are! Couldn't have done it without you! Sending all the love and hugs your way! LOVE YOU

My husband & I knew we were coming to the end of our time with our beloved cat, Tocho. And we knew…read moreit was going to be difficult because we were so attached. Somehow I stumbled upon Cara's services and from there, she walked by our side until the end--and beyond. Cara is warm, knowledgeable, intuitive and caring... Everything we needed to shepherd us through our loss. I highly (highly) recommend her services. And I won't go through another loss without her.

We had a quality of life assessment for our senior dog last summer with Dr Brian. He gave us a lot…read moreof useful information and wanted to follow up with some medication and in office tests. When I contacted his office I was unable to secure a time to pick up the medication or schedule an appointment. My voice messages and emails largely went unanswered. The biggest shock was receiving an invoice today (7 months later) for the medication I never received. The invoice even included a finance charge. Thankfully there are better options for senior dog care in San Francisco.

Our Kara kitty was diagnosed with cancer in her abdomen last month, and there was nothing we could…read moredo to help cure her. We made her as comfortable as we could, injected fluids in her everyday, and she had strings of good days, but then on Christmas Eve, her body just couldn't take it anymore. I got referred to Dr. Van Horn and his services from a family member and a couple of friends, and my wife and I are so glad that there are angels on earth in the form of Dr. Van Horn, Zayn, and Jennifer. They were all incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional and in spite of having to play phone tag and change the day of our appointment a couple of times. It's not easy at all to do what Dr. Van Horn did, but he did so with the most calm, kind, and understanding heart. He explained everything to us very clearly and even went so far as to share things about himself and stories about his pets to help us through things. He was so patient and gave us all the time we needed to say what we needed to say. He was gentle with her and helped her not suffer any longer. Kara was in excellent hands with Dr. Van Horn, and I highly recommend him if you are in need of services for your pet in their last moments. It was the most peaceful day, spending time with our Kara on the couch on Christmas Eve, and having Dr. Van Horn help ease her passing, and now we're so relieved that our kitty doesn't have to suffer any longer. Dr. Van Horn even went so far as to make himself available to us if we needed someone to talk to in the future, and if I ever see him in the city, I would gladly go up to him and say hi. I consider him family based on how kind and gentle he was to our Kara. Thank you so much, Dr. Van Horn, and all of your associates, for helping our last moments with Kara be so loving and meaningful!

I could not have asked for kinder, more wonderful people to help me through one of the most…read moredifficult experiences of my life. Dr. Dominique was loving, so skilled and so present. I will forever remain grateful for Lap of Love giving my beloved Nico a peaceful and dignified end.

I recently had to say goodbye to my cat, Muffin, and I am so, so grateful to Lap of Love for their…read moreexistence and in particular to Dr. Ruthie Parsley, for making one of the worst days of my life more manageable. I filled out the form on Friday night and booked an appointment for Sunday evening. They sent a follow-up email stating that they would call to confirm the appointment, and that if they weren't able to reach me to confirm details, they would need to cancel/reschedule the appointment. I replied back that I had to work on Saturday morning, and if it'd be possible to call not during those hours (so I could try to remain a non-functional mess at work), I'd really appreciate it. They actually called me that same night at 11pm and were so patient with me through my mess of tears. On the day of, Dr. Parsley called about an hour prior to give me an ETA and appeared right on time. She offered comfort, explained the process on what to expect, allowed time for questions, and gave us the time we needed to say goodbye. She took a clay impression of Muffin's mixed toebeans + a clipping of her fluffs for me to keep, and also gave us some more time while she went out to get Muffin's basket ready + I was able to carry her to her car to "see her off." It was the most peaceful transition I could have asked for, and I was able to hold Muffin in my arms throughout the process. The email she sent me the day afterward offered support + also showed she really listened/cared, and I received a card in the mail from her as well. I'd chosen to have Muffin cremated so per my request, Lap of Love sent her back to my vet so I could pick her up from there. My world is feeling a lot emptier, but this is the best I could've hoped for given the circumstances. Thank you for being there and for everything you do.

My dog was a warrior battling lymphoma for 372 days. The support staff that walked me thru the…read moreprocess was patient and compassionate. I had scheduled an appointment for the end of the week, but was checking to see availability almost daily. The team never made me feel like it was an imposition and their policy of cancelling 4 hours ahead was reassuring. But as I saw my dog decline day by day, and the morning off he didn't want to eat - I decided to called early morning hours to see if there was availability that day. Dr. Karen Vine was patient, compassionate and empathetic, walking me thru step by step the process. And her examination of my dog made it more reassuring I was making the right choice at the right time.

This is the review I have been holding off for a while…read more Today marks 6 months since we used this service. This has been the most difficult and saddest decision we've had to make. When I contacted Restful Paws, I didn't know what to expect. In fact, I felt bad crying on the phone because I couldn't imagine trying to talk to someone like me at that moment. But the staff couldn't be more understanding and supportive. Unlike making end of life decisions for your fur baby, the process of scheduling this appointment was very easy. Restful Paws asked all the right questions, set the expectations, and made this process that much easier. And on the day of, Dr. Ami arrived promptly at the scheduled time. She was very caring and understanding, and she put all of us at ease. We could not have asked for a better last day for our Sodapop. I'm thankful that we reached out to restful pause, and grateful that they were able to come to our house to help us get through this phase. Weeks later, we received a card from Dr. Ami sending us her condolences. Thank you, Restful Paws, for doing the service that you do. I'm sure it's not easy, and I can only imagine how sad it is to do this on a daily basis. Thank you so much!

Dr. Dilchert came to our house in December 2025 to help us say goodbye to our beloved elderly…read morestandard poodle. Her compassion, patience and expertise made the euthanization process as peaceful as possible. End-of-life decisions are never easy! But this felt like the most gentle way to let him go after his struggle with cancer.

I was so pleased to find a vet who makes house calls. Dr Dilchert has a holistic approach to pet…read morewellness but also provides traditional veterinary care. She has been a blessing, especially now that my labrador, Skipper, is in his last phase of life.

Dr Araba is beyond impressive. She combines deep knowledge, humorous communication and seasoned dog…read moreengagement. Dr. Araba and her skilled technician Jennifer visited us today for the 1st Vet appt of our 12-wk old Great Pyrenees puppy. We had many questions ready, but her New Puppy Topics sheet and detailed verbal share answered all of our questions, and of course, all of the questions we didn't even know to ask. She was ready to explain vaccination Qs for travel (LA, valley, Tahoe. as well as planned international), grooming, micro-chipping, et al. Finally, we have a very experienced dog-trainer in our group and Dr. Araba was able to connect his expertise to her own recommendations, also bridging the gap for my own dated dog-raising history. Cannot recommend her enough. We're looking forward to enjoying the support of Dr. Araba as our puppy heads from 16 lb to 95 lb!!

We were referred to Blue Sparrow by a veterinarian at SF AMC after finding out that my sweet soul…read moredog of 14 years had a baseball sized tumor on his liver. We contacted Blue Sparrow immediately after accepting the fact that we'd be starting hospice care for my dog and could lose him any time. Due to the placement of his tumor, we decided that we needed a veterinarian to come to our home as we didn't want to risk putting him into the car. Immediately after the first appointment, Dr. Araba recommended a series of supplements that relieved his joint pain, and brought him back to a higher quality of life. In fact, we got nearly 20 additional months with him after having him see Dr. Araba for the first time. While it's sad to know that Tiger has crossed the rainbow bridge, I find comfort in knowing that I chose a veterinarian + staff that provided him the highest level of care and compassion. In fact, Tiger would even jump around and be excited at Dr. Araba's arrival for his regular appointment. Everyone at this practice cares SO much about the well being of your furry friend. I can't recommend them enough. Know your loved one is in good hands if they're being seen by Blue Sparrow!